Best Sub Sandwiches in Florida

Sub fans think Publix has the best sandwiches. But Florida is full of amazing hoagies, grinders and subs. Here are Floridians’ favorites.
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Whether you call it a sub, hoagie, or hero—here’s where to get your fill in Florida. Unsplash/Kevin Grieve

Publix is revered for its “pub-subs.” Even the Thrillist recently proclaimed Publix to have the best custom-made subs in the land. But the Florida-based grocer is getting a run for its money from plenty of other sandwich artists around the state. We have scoured online reviews to see what other Florida sub shops have subs worthy of universal acclaim. It’s a controversial topic for food fans for sure, but here you have the other sub shops that Floridians love.

Lawless Subs, Altamonte Springs

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445 FL-436 #1033, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 LawlessSubs

In the submarine world, meat is king. Oddly enough though, Lawless regulars say the chicken salad sub here is a must first order.

Kappy’s Subs, Maitland

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501 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 Kappy’s Subs Facebook

Just outside the Orlando suburb of Winter Park is Maitland, home of Kappy’s Subs – an old-school lunch counter where the iconic Philly cheesesteak should be washed down with a sweet tea.

Hogan’s Heroes, Gainesville

2327 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609 hogans83.com

Founded back when people still watched reruns of Hogan’s Heroes through broadcast TV, Hogan’s originally named its super-stuffed subs after characters on the show. Alas, you no longer can order a “Colonel Klink,” but any of Hogan’s combination subs will do the trick. Regulars rave about the #1 combo featuring ham, capicola, salami, proscuittini and provolone. That’s quite a hero, Hogan.

Brocato’s Sandwich Shop, Tampa

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5021 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33619 brocatossandwich.com

Cuban food and deviled crab are the specialties here, but regulars love the shop’s roast pork sub just as much. The wait can be long at lunchtime, so be prepared.

V&S Italian Deli, Boca Raton

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2621 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Facebook page

Reading the online reviews, we’re left to believe there are no bad choices to be made here. So we’ll just go with the V&S Special (sopressata, mortadella and provolone).

Laspada’s Original Hoagies, South Florida

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Multiple locations around South Florida laspadashoagies.com

All the “hoagies” here are done in “Chester, PA” style, which means tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, sweet peppers, hot peppers, oil and vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Of course, there’s still room for meat. Fans here love the Mama Laspada (turkey and Genoa salami).

D’Best Sandwich Shop, Boca Raton

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5201 N Dixie Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 dbestsandwichshop.com

There are a slew of signature subs here, but D’Pilgrim leads the list. Served hot or cold, it’s stacked with turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo.

Mazzaro’s Italian Market, St. Petersburg

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2909 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 mazzarosmarket.com

Mazzaro’s is a must-do pilgrimage for Tampa Bay food fans. After the aromas knock you off your feet, please remember to order a No. 20 – the Hot Italian, with ham, salami, pepperoni, romaine, tomato, provolone, banana peppers and Italian dressing.

Slicers Hoagies, Naples

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13020 Livingston Rd #15, Naples, FL 34105 slicershoagies.com

Fans here rave about the fresh bread used for the hoagies. When it comes to filling the bread, they recommend the super-stuffed “The Slicer” (ham, turkey, roast beef).

Wally’s Deli, Fort Myers

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8024 Alico Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33912 wallysdelifortmyers.com

Fort Myers got on the sports map when Florida Gulf Coast University‘s basketball team became a March Madness Cinderella team in 2013, thus earning the nickname Dunk City. So it seems fitting to order the “Dunk City Delight” from Wally’s, featuring chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing.

Philly’s Cheesesteaks & Hoagies, Pensacola

3900 Creighton Rd #4, Pensacola, FL 32504 phillysonline.com

Okay, so chances are you came to one of the several Pensacola locations of this sub shop for a cheesesteak. But there are six varieties to choose from! Call us crazy, but we like this look of this one, loaded with steak, salami, mushrooms, peppers, and onions.

Blue Boy Sandwiches, Jacksonville

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6514 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208 blueboysandwiches.com

Try to decide between the Big Daddy Sub (two 4 oz. hamburger patties, mushrooms, eggs, onions, and cheese) or the Super Club Sub (bacon, ham, smoked turkey, turkey, Swiss and American cheeses). Or just order both. You’ll have enough food for a week.

Is your favorite sub shop missing from our list? Email your recommendations to [email protected].

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