50 Best Sandwich Shops near University Heights

“A friend recommended Cocky's in University Heights a while ago, so on a Saturday afternoon I ordered a caffè latte and the Cocky Bagel Sandwich. And WOW! The latte was so refreshing. The Sandwich was HUGE and more importantly it was delicious. The service was friendly and prompt. The interior is beautiful and very welcoming. I highly recommend this place.“

“📍 Deanatella’s Italian Deli – Valley View, OH 🧀🍕🥖 A true hidden gem that screams classic Italian deli the second you walk in. If you can name the deli meat, trust us—they’ve got it. Shelves packed, fridges loaded, and a full lineup of Coke products to wash it all down. We stop here 2–3 times a month, and for good reason. The food never misses. Here's what we had today: 🍕 Pepperoni Pizza – 8.1/10 Hot, fresh, and loaded with flavor. A crustless, center-cut slice of cheesy joy. No edge, no problem—it hits hard where it counts. 🍕 Sausage Pizza – 8.4/10 Same amazing base, but the sausage takes it up a notch. Big, juicy chunks of sausage packed with flavor. Definitely the MVP slice today. 🌶️ Mild Pepper Sub – 9.2/10 This one’s my go-to. Not super spicy, but absolutely loaded with flavor. The combo of peppers, melty cheese, and rich sauce makes for one giant, unforgettable sandwich. Perfect from the first bite to the last. The staff? Always friendly. The vibes? All Italian. If you’re anywhere near Cleveland, do yourself a favor and stop by Deanatella’s. You’ll thank yourself later. 🍽️ Two food lovers, one page—justifying our epic food binges, one bite at a time. Follow along at @joeandjrkfoodreviews for mouthwatering meals, honest scores, and the best hidden gems you need to try. Come hungry.“

“Was hearing so much about Charley's cheesesteak, the article in the Call and Post is what really pulled me in. Came and got Philly cheesesteak and Old school cheesesteak with classic lemonade, the sandwiches was delicious and the lemonade excellent. Will be returning. Welcome to the neighborhood 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“Good Customer service and very affordable food!“

“I used to live in Cleveland hts and started going to Grums when they first opened. I now sometimes drive all the way from Westlake just for a Grum’s sub. In my opinion the Grums Turkey Ridge sub on French bread is the best sub ever, anywhere!!!“

“Love the subs would highly recommend them!“

“Simply the best ! Great food and great service! I love how they offer junior size Gyros for only $7.50 - for those of us who like a little less meat in the taste balance of our Gyros. Soup is always on-point, fresh and delicious! Fries are great- that hard-to-find battered style and a large portion for the price. Burgers are very reasonably priced at only $5.50 and come with toppings. Coleslaw is great too - superfine cut cabbage type. Highly recommend!“

“Deb Taylor - I always love it when ppl like you start right off with "foreigners who barely know how to speak English", and your post is FULL of spelling and grammatical errors. Pot, meet kettle.“

“Had for first time .My job ordered from them Thursday. I had the tune sub. Amazing.will be back asap“

“The 2 gentleman that worked on 2/19/2026 ClevelandOhio/ Broadway location@ like 5pm were very helpful, and patient with my ordering. Very clean location inside.
The chicken Philly was mid. Nothing against the workers. One part of the bread gets soggy, I feel because of the meat and vegetables“

“The person serving us here was absolutely amazing. Full of life, spoke clearly, made me feel welcome and just nice to talk to (from the few exchanges we had from when I was ordering). I’m not sure exactly why I enjoyed talking to him so much, he just seemed like a great guy. I don’t know his name but I believe he looked like he was in his 40s, African American and had a nice moustache if i may add. I
Hope he sees this review.

I really enjoyed the food here, I got a number 26 I believe. The Chicken Bacon Ranch sub in a regular size, would definitely recommend. The service was quick and easy, overall a great experience.“

“I can't review this any easier than simply saying everything is delicious. Their sundaes are as big as a house, ice cream is yummy, plus the hot dogs are tasty too. Love“

“Food was great, only reason I dropped a star was the $.50 they wanted for my ranch to go with the poppers. Should/ used to get one for free. I guess I understand getting charged more for extra. 2 people already cost $29 without drinks. ( 2 regular sandwiches, 1 fry, 1 popper.😑“

“I'm new to the area and wanted pizza. But after reading all the bad reviews on most of the places here, I opted not to. I found Mr. Hero by accident. I'm glad I stopped. Their food is delicious. The man at the counter was very nice and polite. He was right when he said I would like it. Definitely will be back. ?“

“Hanini is my go to spot...need a quick lunch or don't feel like cooking dinner, they got you. Loaded steak fries are delicious my favorite menu item but everything I've tried is great. Fairly priced too and made to order. Owner and employees are polite and quick to get your order.“

“What can I say. I've always liked there Roman burger and fries. I always say no cheese on anything and they would repeat what I say but I some how I end up with cheese on my sandwich. I am lactose intolerant which makes it hard on my stomach.“

“Served by 777 on 09/05
The staff member was nice, attentive and quick. She handled everything so smoothly. I didn't have cash on hand to leave a tip unfortunately but she definitely deserved one.
The store is clean and tidy. Everyone there does a tremendous job.“

“I love going into this subway all the workers I get they give me the best service. I love the random sandwiches I get when I go in there I the workers make me a random sandwich. I will keep going back there for any subway sandwiches I want to get.“

“Hanini Subs on Woodland isn’t just another sandwich shop—it’s a neighborhood staple. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the energy: the grill sizzling, the staff moving with purpose, and customers who clearly know this is the place to be. The subs are stacked heavy, the corned beef is legendary, and the loaded fries are the kind of comfort food that hits every time.“

“Clean. Friendly. Letter from owner on wall said it well. They appreciate our business: nothing less than great product, happy service and clean environment is acceptable

Vegetarian options: More would be better. Would visit more often if more unique options.“

“I received bad customer service today around 6pm. There were several customers ahead of me ordering multiple sandwiches that were made by a young man. When it was finally my turn, a friend called me on the phone. It was ringing loudly, but I answered and got rid of the call in 10 seconds max. When I looked up a young lady appeared and was making multiple sandwiches for the two people at the end of the line who arrived quite a bit after I did and were behind me in line. There was no disputing this fact. The young man and woman tried to figure out why I was standing in line in front of those being served. He asked me if I wanted to order. Why did he think I was standing for 10 minutes waiting? No apologies from anyone. The young woman told me that she had said “next customer” and the guy behind me quickly spoke up. She said that I was on the phone, but that is no excuse as I ended the call rapidly. The food was fine, but the service was terrible and I felt ignored. The woman seemed to be picking and choosing who to serve first.“

“the best burgers and waffle fries :)“

“Great food, great customer service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Awesome little deli. I have not had anything there that I did not like. I would definitely recommend it!“

“EXCELLENT A++ I ordered 3 party subs a few days in advance online for a remote venue party & picked up. Everything was spot-on perfect and DELICIOUS & fresh! Our guests loved them and it was under $200 and fed 35-40 people lunch. Kudos to whoever is managing this process!! Keep up the good work, would highly recommend.“

“The guy working was extremely nice as can be everything is always good the stores always clean and fresh ? best subway still for years and years“

“Love Firehouse Subs!!!! Their subs and salads are the best!!!“

“Oh my goodness! So hot, fresh and good!!! Love their fish and chips. I grew up eating this and it’s so good. Anytime we come to Cuyahoga Falls we stop and get this. Amazing food. Brings back childhood memories. It was down the street in Barberton growing up and we had it often.“

“I was here on 10-11-25 after a previous negative experience and both the service and food were outstanding. There was a team member working in the grill area who noticed me waiting and asked the front counter person to find out what I was waiting for. I hadn't been waiting long, but it was nice to know that they were paying attention. My food was fresh, which I appreciated because I previously had cold fries and overly toasted bread. I felt like a valued customer and I hope they keep this standard of service.“

“Placed an order for 4 sandwiches. Each was special order and they were ALL perfect and delicious. They were friendly and welcoming…will DEFINITELY go again.

Vegetarian options: PESCATARIAN

Dietary restrictions: Tomatoes, onions,peppers lettuces restricted and veggie sub was GREAT for a pescatarian.“

“Best location we have been to hands down. The staff went out of their way to provide a great experience and the food was amazing. Otis got my husband the chips he wanted that weren’t in the display (without us asking), and Valencia made my sub exactly how I wanted when most people at other locations get annoyed by what I order. The staff was great and the food reflected it.“

“Today is Saturday the 13th 2025 I want to go get me a hot butter cheese steak today and it has somebody else cooking and it don't taste the same

The tall dark skin guy knows what he's doing the other guy need to go“

“Service and Managers always on point! The staff are super friendly, aside from the task heavy set guy with rosey cheeks. He was rude to me and had an attitude, but everyone else has always been nice and accommodating. I go here quite a bit.“

“I love the food here. It’s literally the taste I crave all the time while I’m pregnant. The waffle fries and Roman burger are my favorite. I dip my sandwich in the cheese and it’s just amazinggg. It’s kinda costly and I always debate whether I want this or Charley’s but they win most of the time!“

“This location is the best to me I have 2 different other Mr Hero's near me on is not even a mile away in Shaker his the other is on Miles rd about 2 miles I will never eat there ever again the taste is not how I remember it but I was leaving work and decided to take a chance on this location North Randle and me and my wife was NOT disappointed love it and well worth the drive“

“Nice food come enjoy specially Roman burger so delicious and yummy“

“The sandwich artists at Toasty Subs make the most epic sandwiches. The food is fresh, the prep looks clean. I'm always happy to visit this area. Atmosphere is only three stars because, well, it's a gas station, not a dine-in experience.“

“Soooo good. Will definitely go back 🎄“

“First time ever trying a Mr Hero. Had a medium Hot Buttered Cheese steak. Waffle fries.(Like Chic-fil-lay) And a soda. 15$ fast service. Clean, well lit place. (You can dine in) Men's room had a sign saying "out of order" although a male employee used it...food was hot and flavorful. Not a bad experience.“

“I always get friendly service even if I’m picking up an online order. Special shout out to Andrew for going the extra mile and calling me when they were out of an ingredient in my online order and asking what I would like it to be substituted for instead of guessing or saying nothing. Really appreciate the extra effort and customer service.“

“We enjoyed our visit.The prices are just tad high.The food was really good though,and I liked the cheese sauce withmy waffle fries.The man who took our order wasnice and helpful.The lobby REALLY could have usedsome attention as all of the tables weredirty and trash was scattered around.It sure is a busy place as well.Oh, by the way, they've got lemonade and fruit punch. If you mix 2 parts lemonade and 1 part fruit punch... you get Sweetarts.?“

“There’s one gal that’s usually running the show here and she is amazing. My order is always perfect and it is so appreciated. Many places don’t care about quality anymore but I never worry about that when ordering from this subway. Thank you, I’ll be back <3“

“The best Subway in the area if you really need a Subway sandwich & their cookies. Daughter enjoys a good Italian sub at this location only. Veggies and meat are always fresh, never suspicious and worried about quality here... They seem to care!“

“Best in the area fast always great clean restaurant“

“I work in sales in the area and I visit the owners of Mr. Heros frequently in the Slavic Village area and they are very nice and accommodating. I always order ahead of time for our lunch-ins and they always surpass my expectations. Fantastic food and friendliness every time! Thanks for putting up with our huge orders! Happy Holidays!“

“#bestbakerrrrrrrrrrr @Bre“

“Here’s where you go for top notch service & a perfect sandwich! Michael put together the best sandwich I ever had at Subway. He knew from 20 years experience how to put it together just right!! He made my day!!

Parking: Easy access & lots of space for parking!“

“It is 6:14 p.m. to the evening cook when someone pays for a gyro they are looking forward to the sauce. I paid for extra sauce. It looks like you rubbed the sauce on the bread like. Instead of pouring the sauce on top of the sandwich. Minus the sauce everything else was excellent. Don't be scared to squeeze that cucumber bottle.“