Traveling to Chicago and searched for a highly rated sandwich shop to try. This place did not disappoint. Easily one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely come back when I’m back in town.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
My go to is the Alpine, regular size with oil.
The sandwich is cut in half which suggests you could eat it for two meals...I've never been successful in eating it in less than one sitting. I will say that the sandwich WILL survive just fine until the following lunch or dinner that night, wrap up and keep cool. When we have a half, it is a much better experience if you let the sandwich come to room temperature. Leave on the counter for an hour and cross your fingers that no one wolfs your leftovers down.
The shop uses REAL bread, I believe Turano (maybe Gonnella?) which is delivered fresh and they go till there is no more bread. They ran out once on me but I called late in the day. Key to any good sub is the bread so pretty much the chains are a no go for me. Why bother when you can get a way better sub for about the same cost?
The Westchester location is smaller compared to their other location. Yet, they still have a good selection of things other than sandwich. Pasta salads and all yummy things that make marinara taste even better. I missed the cooler across from the deli counter as most people stand there to wait for their orders. Poke around, try not to be hungry.
One of my sons first meals when he comes back from school is an Alpine although he skips the oil...I blame his mother....
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Terrific local sub shop plus they have sausage, homemade pasta sauce, meatballs, garlic bread and lots of other goodies. Minor pet peeve is this is another local spot where I can't get a simple thank you when tipping on carry-out orders. Never, not once. Sorry but no more tipping.
The best Italian subs in the area!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
The Alpine
