50 Best Sandwich Shops near University Heights

“Besides the food being amazing, Customer service was also AMAZING, i was having a bad morning when a young lady who worked there. I think her name was Jayda if i’m not mistaken. Brighten my day up just by talking to me and making me feel better! Thank you cocky bagels !👍“

“📍 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 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“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!!!“

“Good Customer service and very affordable food!“

“I don't know who manages this Charley's😋on Broadway Avenue in the hood but I tell y'all this....their food is always HOT&FRESH to order. The customer service is 💯. The food is Delish!!!
Charley's is the BEST restaurant in that area. The one on Lee Road need help.... Young Stunners keep up the Great!!! customer service. To the owner those young adults rep Charley's to the fullest. Give them a raise will I give them a Praise for Excellence❤“

“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.“

“Love the subs would highly recommend them!“

“Amazing corned beef loaded too the top, juicy and loaded with flavor. And their gyros to die for had their original and the meats was so tender. Plus the staff is some of the most freindly people ive met always willing to strike up a conversation the secound you walk in the door.“

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

“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“

“I've always enjoyed this Mr. Hero location. I love the Roman Burger with waffle fries and of course you got to have the cheese sauce with the fries. It hit the spot today. The staff has always been helpful and it's a nice area if you want to enjoy your meal inside. I will say the food is hit or miss at times on when it’s ready so it’s hard to tell if it’s busy or not but other than that it’s good.“

“Good place to eat nice staff, and great sandwiches.“

“All their food is amazing and very well kept inside the building, ive been going here for a couple years and I've never had any issue's with my food or waiting time, the owners and workers are very friendly too. Would recommend this place to anyone.“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“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.“

“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.“

“the best burgers and waffle fries :)“

“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.“

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

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

“Food may have little room to improve. Compared to other Penn Station places, it needs little improvement. Comparing other sub joints, this place has better options to offer. Liked the service of the staff. Friendly, quick to serve, welcoming, and following individual requests without mistakes. Though we had carryout order but while waiting there we felt that the atmosphere was also good to sit there and enjoy the meal...“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Asked what's popular and I picked the godfather. It's been YEARS since I had a sub that good, fresh ingredients, fresh bread, perfect combination, they really knocked it out the park. I don't usually review places this good but man, that was the best sub I think I might have ever had..“

“the best burgers and waffle fries :)“

“1st time here was very good!“

“After such a terrible visit to Dunkin I decided to walk next door to Jimmy John’s - it’s like 2 different worlds !! I was greeted imminently upon entry by the young kid on the register - and before I even handed him my cash my sub was already done !! ( when I ate it later it was one of the best I’ve ever had - the chicken bacon ranch ) I asked to speak with the manager and explained my frustration with the next door restaurant and how I wanted a coffee - he proceeded to tell me that they are sister companies and he was embarrassed to be next to them - the way they have this Jimmy John’s looking you should put him in charge of the whole building ! He was running a tight crew , way to go Jimmy John’s !“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Best in the area fast always great clean restaurant“

“Soooo good. Will definitely go back 🎄“

“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“

“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.?“

“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.“