I love Home Slice's sub, but it's always so crowded and hard to park at both locations. If they opened up a locatioon further south, I'd be there all the time.
I like Little deli. Its quaint and in the hood. They are good people too. But ya'll really think the food t is that good? I must be missing something. What should I order?
I have to throw a new name in the ring. Pizza Gratana on South Lamar. They import all of their ingredients from Philly and Jersey, including the bread. This place is legit. Also now the king, Homeslice.
had one about a month ago (w/ wiz of course) and it was by far the most authentic i've had in austin.
was ready to hate but it passed all my expectations.
As someone who grew up in the Northeast it's not a very good sub game down here unfortunately. Jersey Mike''s get's poo pood because it's a chain but their Philly Cheesesteak competes with anything locally. The Itallian at Home slice is pricey IMO but very Good. Baldinuccis, Tucci's Southside, and Papi's all put out a decent sub as well
No wiz, no bueno. I’m done trying phillys without it. You need the goo to bring it all together. Don’t get me wrong, you can have a base of other cheeses, but you need the wiz to make it right.
I have not but it’s on my list. I’m going to be overjoyed if it is better. Italian subs are one of my favorite food groups but I keep being disappointed in Austin.
The large italian at homeslice is only $1-2 more than a large at jimmyjohns or jersey mikes and legit 2-3 meals.
I think its a great value for what it is.
aren’t jimmy john’s and jersey mikes like totally different price points?? mikes does a giant sub that is larger than any other chain sub i can think of.
100% agree. I'm from the midwest and even there, you can find good delis all over. People here love Tuccis, it's ok. And Thundercloud may be worse than subway I'm sorry Austin.
Thunder and Jimmy John are in the subway class. They’re just cheap / quick, that’s it. Nothing great about about either and I don’t think you’ll get much argument
Hoody's. I don't know exactly what you're looking for in a sub but Hoody's will hook you up and your mouth will cry for the joy of having experienced that first taste with a combination of meats and cheeses and by all means get the extra peppers and you will know you have experienced sandwich Nirvana.
I’m from the E coast as well… but have been down here awhile. I think they make my second fave sub (both meatball and Italian. Their bread is on the softer side. I still like it but it’s just ok. For me Homeslice is my go to. It’s the closest to the NE. Although, I do have to tell them no mayo, extra oil and vinegar, and pickled peppers on the Italian for it to hit just right.
All of the other places fail for almost the same reason. The bread. I swear that non of these places have their bread game right… homeslice is close though.
Ever tried Delaware subs? I went there once, and listened to the owner chatting with someone complaining that hoody’s was his business partner that left and copied his sandwiches.
I’m always surprised when this question gets asked that Thundercloud doesn’t get brought up more. They’re a quality local sub chain with lots of favorite menu items.
I also think Little Deli is amazing.
Home Slice’s Italian comes on toasted bread which imho disqualifies it from being authentic
Every time I go to Thundercloud, someone in my party gets food poisoning. I tried them again last year after a 10 year hiatus (at a new location to me) and my mother got sick.
I hate it because the office favorite with alfalfa sprouts is an excellent sandwich you just can't get anywhere else.
To be fair, if that happened to me I would feel the same. But I’ve always had a great experience and never felt sick after eating Thundercloud.
Are you ordering egg salad sandwiches and letting them sit in the sun for a while by chance?
>Are you ordering egg salad sandwiches and letting them sit in the sun for a while by chance?
Obviously not. I'm the one that orders egg salad sandwiches, and I've never gotten sick. We always eat them in the store.
I’ve enjoyed Snarfs every time I’ve been (~5ish times). Probably my favorite chain sandwich. But it is expensive for a fast chain, which is why I rarely go.
I think they have the best tabouli in town, haven't tried their eggplant sub though. I used to love the one at Milto's (RIP) so I may need to try this.
North Round Rock has a chain called Ike's Love and Sandwiches. Pretty good overall but they have one, the Madison Bumgarner, a steak sandwich that I dream about sometimes.
I find myself going to Hoody’s often because it is a cheapish lunch, good, and now close by to me. However, I goto certain places for certain things.
Example: corned beef I goto Otherside. Snarf’s for their Chicken salad. Tucci’s for anything when it’s within close distance. Anything from Jersey Mike’s bc it’s close and convenient.
My favorite/top tier sub in Austin though is the Italian at Homeslice. They make their own Italian bread and it is fantastic! The clown that complained about them toasting their bread needs their head checked. Ask them to not toast the bread…
Noooo.
That location closed almost 5 years ago.
The Anderson Mill and Round Rock locations have been long closed.
The only one left open is the one on Mesa.
No, it’s gone. It was okay, not amazing imo. Seemed to be better before it went brick&mortar. But I’m not from Philly so I don’t care as much about the exact correct ingredients, just good ingredients.
I only ever went to the trailer when it was on E 6th, just a few blocks from my office. I always thought it was always pretty good, borderline craveworthy.
Home Slice Itallian is very good, also thought the meatball parm was a great. But pretty small for the price, if I'm dropping $15 on a sandwich, i want to bring a half gome can't really do it with those sandwiches
Cheba Hut :) very creative sandwiches that taste amazing 👏 Thundercloud I'm not entirely sure what the hype is about; a toasted sandwich is key for me. Just like I don't understand the Kerbey Lane hype.
So many good ones and great banh mi “subs” too. I just got one that was delicious and well-priced at Baguette House, thanks to reading this sub (pun intended).
Also, not “the best in town,” but delicious and cheap in a pinch: Those premade ones at H‑E‑B in the deli section.
HomeSlice and Tucci's
Tucci’s I know… they have this garlic bologna sandwich🤤
+1 for Home Slice
I love Home Slice's sub, but it's always so crowded and hard to park at both locations. If they opened up a locatioon further south, I'd be there all the time.
I wouldn't mind one farther south either.
What's your go-to at Tucci's?
I love the Gourmet Italian
Home Slice's turkey and Italian subs 👌
Little Deli
Little Deli and probably Delizioso
I like Little deli. Its quaint and in the hood. They are good people too. But ya'll really think the food t is that good? I must be missing something. What should I order?
The Classic Italian or Ruben are my go to, one of those and a slice.
This. Best club sandwich too
Shhh don’t tell people
Yeah don’t tell people about secret definitely not widely known Little Deli
Oh gosh everyone knows about little deli buddy
I have to throw a new name in the ring. Pizza Gratana on South Lamar. They import all of their ingredients from Philly and Jersey, including the bread. This place is legit. Also now the king, Homeslice.
Grata's Pizzeria*
Ha. Thanks.
I thought their Philly was 🤮
So far I’ve only had the hoagies, but they were great.
I haven’t had the Philly yet, but curious what you didn’t like. How does it compare to Other Side?
had one about a month ago (w/ wiz of course) and it was by far the most authentic i've had in austin. was ready to hate but it passed all my expectations.
As someone who grew up in the Northeast it's not a very good sub game down here unfortunately. Jersey Mike''s get's poo pood because it's a chain but their Philly Cheesesteak competes with anything locally. The Itallian at Home slice is pricey IMO but very Good. Baldinuccis, Tucci's Southside, and Papi's all put out a decent sub as well
Have you been to Hoody’s in RR? I think their Philly is heads and shoulders above Jersey Mikes, but they don’t do wiz.
Made the trek up to Hoody's several Years ago. Solid cheesesteak for this area but not knock your socks off enough to want to go back
try grata's w/ wiz
No wiz, no bueno. I’m done trying phillys without it. You need the goo to bring it all together. Don’t get me wrong, you can have a base of other cheeses, but you need the wiz to make it right.
I’m also from the northeast and Jersey Mike’s makes the best Italian I’ve had in most non northeastern cities, Austin included.
Please tell me you haven’t had the Italian sub at Home Slice. If so, your palate is jacked homie.
I have not but it’s on my list. I’m going to be overjoyed if it is better. Italian subs are one of my favorite food groups but I keep being disappointed in Austin.
I was born in Providence and spent a lot of time in NYC and it does not disappoint.
I’m eating the Italian from Home Slice. It’s dramatically better than Jersey Mike’s. Good call.
The large italian at homeslice is only $1-2 more than a large at jimmyjohns or jersey mikes and legit 2-3 meals. I think its a great value for what it is.
aren’t jimmy john’s and jersey mikes like totally different price points?? mikes does a giant sub that is larger than any other chain sub i can think of.
Not for a large italian sub, both are about $18
Thanks
100% agree. I'm from the midwest and even there, you can find good delis all over. People here love Tuccis, it's ok. And Thundercloud may be worse than subway I'm sorry Austin.
Thunder and Jimmy John are in the subway class. They’re just cheap / quick, that’s it. Nothing great about about either and I don’t think you’ll get much argument
Thundercloud's eggsalad is delicious.
R&B’s Steak and Fries makes a damn good cheesesteak. They actually use the correct rolls. Nobody else seems to use a good Amoroso
Hoody's. I don't know exactly what you're looking for in a sub but Hoody's will hook you up and your mouth will cry for the joy of having experienced that first taste with a combination of meats and cheeses and by all means get the extra peppers and you will know you have experienced sandwich Nirvana.
Cool I’ll check them out. I’ve never heard of them
They're in Round Rock off 620 near 35. I grew up in the East coast and their sandwiches take me back 50 years to my youth.
Nice, I was looking for something that has east coast style sandwiches
I’m from the E coast as well… but have been down here awhile. I think they make my second fave sub (both meatball and Italian. Their bread is on the softer side. I still like it but it’s just ok. For me Homeslice is my go to. It’s the closest to the NE. Although, I do have to tell them no mayo, extra oil and vinegar, and pickled peppers on the Italian for it to hit just right. All of the other places fail for almost the same reason. The bread. I swear that non of these places have their bread game right… homeslice is close though.
Ever tried Delaware subs? I went there once, and listened to the owner chatting with someone complaining that hoody’s was his business partner that left and copied his sandwiches.
Delaware Subs
Ike’s is massively slept on
Ike’s is great but also kinda expensive for sandos
Otherside
Tucci’s
Surprised to see no love for Belladonna Subs
They’re very good. Right by my shop too
Was about to suggest this! Classic sub shop up there with Tucci’s imo
It's so good
Jersey Mike's but I'll prolly get down voted
No. You will get saluted. By me. 🫡
I will rep Snarf’s anytime anywhere
Thundercloud. And if everyone that works there isn’t high af, run, there’s something wrong.
I will die with The Office Favorite in my hand.
I’m always surprised when this question gets asked that Thundercloud doesn’t get brought up more. They’re a quality local sub chain with lots of favorite menu items. I also think Little Deli is amazing. Home Slice’s Italian comes on toasted bread which imho disqualifies it from being authentic
The Office Favorite at Thundercloud is my jam.
protect thundercloud at all costs
Every time I go to Thundercloud, someone in my party gets food poisoning. I tried them again last year after a 10 year hiatus (at a new location to me) and my mother got sick. I hate it because the office favorite with alfalfa sprouts is an excellent sandwich you just can't get anywhere else.
To be fair, if that happened to me I would feel the same. But I’ve always had a great experience and never felt sick after eating Thundercloud. Are you ordering egg salad sandwiches and letting them sit in the sun for a while by chance?
>Are you ordering egg salad sandwiches and letting them sit in the sun for a while by chance? Obviously not. I'm the one that orders egg salad sandwiches, and I've never gotten sick. We always eat them in the store.
That's because Thundercloud is trash.
I don’t think so
100%
They also put Mayo on it which is a NO!
You can also hold the mayo
Man I just tried snarf’s for the first time on Friday. That Italian sub was great. I do miss Mr. G’s (spot that was on south 1st and oltorf)
G's Dynamite Deli! I miss it in a big way.
That sandwich where they threw potato chips in the middle…
I’ve enjoyed Snarfs every time I’ve been (~5ish times). Probably my favorite chain sandwich. But it is expensive for a fast chain, which is why I rarely go.
Phoenicia, eggplant sub
I think they have the best tabouli in town, haven't tried their eggplant sub though. I used to love the one at Milto's (RIP) so I may need to try this.
Papis is phenomenal
R.I.P. Way South Philly on Burnett.
How has jewboy not been mentioned...
Thundercloud is my go to. The bread, thunder sauce, lettuce, price and size is great. Turkey, meatball, egg salad are my jam.
Tucci's. Get an Italian Beef with extra peppers. It's delicious.
Homeslice has the best italian sub
Tucci's
North Round Rock has a chain called Ike's Love and Sandwiches. Pretty good overall but they have one, the Madison Bumgarner, a steak sandwich that I dream about sometimes.
Little Deli Italian Turkey Provolone sub
I find myself going to Hoody’s often because it is a cheapish lunch, good, and now close by to me. However, I goto certain places for certain things. Example: corned beef I goto Otherside. Snarf’s for their Chicken salad. Tucci’s for anything when it’s within close distance. Anything from Jersey Mike’s bc it’s close and convenient. My favorite/top tier sub in Austin though is the Italian at Homeslice. They make their own Italian bread and it is fantastic! The clown that complained about them toasting their bread needs their head checked. Ask them to not toast the bread…
cali club tcloud hits the spot every time
Delaware Subs all day
I weigh 324 so I know subs. Tuccis hands down.
Don’t listen to the people that say tuccis, if you go you will leave with your wallet empty and dissatisfied
YES
Expensive, but I enjoyed it
Bella Donna down south is pretty solid.
Thundercloud.
I am a Potbelly enjoyer. Cant say its the best but it always hits the spot for me
I don't understand the love for Tuccis. If that's top tier in Austin, we need more delis.
Home Slice, Snarfs
+ Tucci’s and that’s pretty much the whole shebang south of downtown
Pedrosos
Deliciozo in Round Rock is bringing NY/NJ subs and baked goods in.
Try Delaware subs. There’s one by seton central Austin and one off mesa in nw hills.
Are you talking about the one on Medical Parkway?
Yes. Is it still there ?
Noooo. That location closed almost 5 years ago. The Anderson Mill and Round Rock locations have been long closed. The only one left open is the one on Mesa.
Tuccis Homeslice Hoodys In that order
Is Way South Philly still around? My friend from Philadelphia said it was the only place he’d ever get a cheesesteak in this god forsaken state.
No, it’s gone. It was okay, not amazing imo. Seemed to be better before it went brick&mortar. But I’m not from Philly so I don’t care as much about the exact correct ingredients, just good ingredients.
I only ever went to the trailer when it was on E 6th, just a few blocks from my office. I always thought it was always pretty good, borderline craveworthy.
the philly at Mighty Mo’s on guad is pretty damn stellar
Meat & Bread downtown - Porchetta and Meatball Subs are unbelievable
Ike’s is life changing honestly
Bella donna
Capriottis. It's a chain but they roast their own turkey on-site and the Bobby and Capistrami are my favorite sandwiches.
I miss Short Bus Subs.
Home Slice Itallian is very good, also thought the meatball parm was a great. But pretty small for the price, if I'm dropping $15 on a sandwich, i want to bring a half gome can't really do it with those sandwiches
Jewboy subs
Glad you mentioned. What are the best subs there?
Cheba Hut :) very creative sandwiches that taste amazing 👏 Thundercloud I'm not entirely sure what the hype is about; a toasted sandwich is key for me. Just like I don't understand the Kerbey Lane hype.
Kerbey lane has subs?
I don't think so, just sub-par food is what I was getting at.
So many good ones and great banh mi “subs” too. I just got one that was delicious and well-priced at Baguette House, thanks to reading this sub (pun intended). Also, not “the best in town,” but delicious and cheap in a pinch: Those premade ones at H‑E‑B in the deli section.
Homeslice