The Most Delectable Sandwiches in Cincinnati

Penn Sta East Coast Subs

★★★☆☆ 3 (10) • $$

"I know that some of you Penn Station lovers are going to want to throw plastic silverware and wadded up napkins at me for this one, but I honestly just don't like Penn Station at all. I think the food is incredibly bland, and it's not worth the price for what you get either. I have tried it a couple of times, different orders with the same results. Bland, bland and even more bland this time as I tried the veggie option. Yuck. I will never go back to this location or any others. But, if you are a lover of this place, this one is a good one. Very clean, quick service and the staff were friendly."

Matt and Tony's Kitchen x Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (285) • $$

"My husband and I stopped in for a late dinner the night before Labor Day. The service was great, and the food was fantastic. We ordered the pimento cheese fried chicken sandwich as well as the portobello mushroom sandwich. The fries were hot and crispy. Everything was seasoned well. Just superb. Reasonable prices and great ambiance. We shall return!"

Mainstrasse Deli & Carryout

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"Jared is the nicest guy, great selection of necessities, and the sandwiches are KILLER. A gem for the neighborhood."

Gyro Subs

★★★★☆ 4 (8)

"Excellent food from a family owned business! I love the Gyros and Burgers.... And the Philly cheesesteaks made true Philadelphia style. Well done gents!"

I AM Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.1 (25) • $

"So I had an appointment up this way and figured I get a coffee. I was just going to go to a Dunkin' or place like such but I seen this on Apple Maps and I am so happy I did! Parking is a bit hard to find but there was a lot up the street a bit. I got a Milky Way iced coffee and boy o boy it was amazing! They even had almond milk which I was happy about. I had a cranberry muffin as well and it was very soft and moist. But wait that coffee! I'll be back today to try another flavor cause I have to head that way again!"

The Downtowner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (112) • $

"I had the grilled cheese which was delicious and my husband had the hot brown. Both were delicious. I did think the price was a high considering plates and utensils were plastic or throwaway. Napkins were paper towels. Chips were a Ruffles bag. Homemade Cookies ended the meal and were fantastic and a steal price wise. I would go back though."

Rolling Oven

★★★★☆ 4.1 (97)

"Good food made by a trustworthy team that wants to make their clientele happy and will work hard to get your order right and timely to your table. Rolling Oven does a fine job of preparing pizzeria based items along with typical appetizers. Should there be an issue, they're quick to work to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. They have a friendly, efficient staff located in both buildings at the National ave. location in Lexington. Prices are typical for pizzeria places."

Liberty Gathering Place

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17)

""Small town with a big heart." That is what I would describe the Liberty Gathering Place as. Stopped in here after walking in the West Liberty Labor Day Parade last month. I had the pulled pork sandwich (which was homemade I think) with their fries. It was pretty tasty. If I ever make it back to West Liberty, I will have to stop by again. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Yelpness!5/5 stars"

Coffman Station at Trail Suites Inn

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Service was great. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu. All of our food came out quickly. The menu was diverse with something for everyone. Desserts are made in house and change regularly. We didn't order cocktails, but it looked like they had a fully stocked bar where you could watch a game. We'll be back!"

BellHOP Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (19) • $

"The boy and I were in Bellbrook for the Sugar Maple Festival this weekend and while walking to get him some ice cream we passed this little coffee shop. Since I'm trying to eat a bit better, I thought I'd get a coffee rather than an ice cream.It had a nice little patio that would seat about 5 and the inside was very much like a living room more than a traditional coffee shop. The man at the counter explained that they are usually not open on Sundays, but because of the festival they decided that everything would be free! The cafe is run by the fellowship of a local church and they have live music most nights and fellowships for the church are hosted here.It was well set up for a cafe and looked very professional. What I'm counting them down for is follow-through. I ordered an iced mocha and got a mocha. Steaming hot. Oh well, it was free and it was good. But I really wanted something cold..."

Brewfontaine

★★★★★ 4.5 (152) • $$

"Our server/bartender was great. Everyone's food was good but mine was not great. I ordered the loaded tater tots as an appetizer they came out with the meal and they were not hot. My entree was the French Dip. The meat and onions were cooked perfectly and the au jus was good. My only problem was the bread was just a smooshed hoagie bun. A sandwich like that needs to be served on a nice French Bread or Italian roll. The Hoagie bun was soggy and smashed."

High Grounds Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (41) • $$

"So I'm doing my first yelp review in forever. You gotta check this place out. The interior is great. It had a nice leather chair that didn't hurt my butt. I just had coffee. The hazelnut coffee was probably the best hazelnut coffee I have ever had. The Nicaraguan and house blend were great as well. From observing the other patrons, they were pleased with the food and beverage they got. The attractive lady at the front counter was polite and friendly and I'm sure if I had any questions on menu items she could've handled that well. I did not check out the bathroom but I'll bet it was clean."

AJ's Diner

★★★★★ 4.7 (40) • $$

"This spot checked all of the classic diner, breakfast boxes. A simple and straightforward menu, no frills, atmosphere, great service, and budget friendly breakfast options all day. I loved the cozy vibe of the booths and the long counter. The staff was super sweet in handling our group of six despite the tables only fitting four.Inn no ordered two eggs with pepper jack cheese added alongside wheat toast and hash browns. All were delicious and exactly what I hoped for -- and only $6-$7 for the meal. The menu also featured pancakes, omelettes and BLTs. Overall, a sweet diner that I look forward to visiting again in the future."

Chicago Gyros and Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (228) • $

"100% a weekly meal for me!!! I've been better taking care of my health so a weekly Greek salad with gyro meat and a side of tzatziki sauce has become a go to favorite! Don't get me wrong, there are so many great dishes here! Absolutely recommend one of there all beef hotdogs in almost any form. Really like the one wrapped in bacon with beer cheese...so mouth watering! Regardless, I door dash from here every week to be a bit more on the healthy side and will argue that the house made greek dressing is a must try on any salad you do. They always give plenty of portions, the staff is always accommodating, and it's a classic Chicago meets Cincinnati themed restaurant. Plenty of places to seat or good enough to order out!"

Dave's Quality Meats Of West Chester

★★★★★ 4.8 (51) • $$

"I got tired of meat that was most fatty and misty tough. My hubby came in first. When my daughter and I were extremely happy with the quality of the meat. I cannot tell how pleased we are. Found that ppl also bring in with their produce (tomatoes) which is another treaaure for me . I will continue to cross their their doorway. Thank you Dave's Fine Meats."

County Club

★★★★☆ 3.8 (277) • $$

"My recent experience of having brunch with a friend here was one of the very best. I've been several times over the years and always had delicious food but the latest was way above expectations. I was hesitant to get the brisket pho for brunch at first but wow was I happy with my choice. This dish was expertly created with their fall-apart melt in your mouth brisket, a fried egg and a toasted bagel to top it off. Some of the typical pho toppings like bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, and jalapeños, made this dish taste quite familiar, yet having this brunch version was interesting. I love the take on one of my favorite Asian dishes and had never seen it brunchetized before. I would highly recommend to any pho lovers who are open to a unique take on this Vietnamese cuisine to give this a try."

The Depot Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (66) • $

"WOW!!! Their bfast sandwiches and lunch paninis are the best I've ever had! I don't go during peek hours so the wait has never been too long for me. If you do need to pick up during the busy time I suggest ordering online, you pick it up in the foyer area-super quick and convenient! The coffee is easy to drink unlike Starbucks bitter, too strong for me, coffee. Service has always been given with a smile. I love the local dog treats, candles, other things to look at or shop while waiting. The place is adorable."

Domino's Pizza

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (4)

"They get the orders done quickly. You can track it from the time you place the order until it is picked up or delivered. I've ordered online as well as in store, and my order has always been accurate. The pizza has been a little dry lately, but no major complaints."

Sub Station II

★★★★☆ 4.1 (64) • $

"Got hungry on our drive from MI to TN. Drove by two national "sub" shops on the "way" to Sub Station II. So glad we did! Ordered the Ultimate and was not disappointed. So much meat! My wife chose the 3 cheese and veggie. 2 halves was plenty to fill us both up. Had a great conversation with the owner about driving and eating. He said he provides special bags to keep all the goodies from dripping on your lap on the road. He was not wrong... great customer service with an owner and employees who care. Who wouldn't want to support them!"

Steak Escape Dayton Mall

★★★★☆ 3.5 (4) • $

"By far one of the best philly steak sandwiches I've ever had. I travel a lot for work and every time I'm in Dayton I need to stop here for a sandwich. The fresh cut fries are out of this world and the fresh bread is phenomenal. No steak sandwich can compare to this. Great food, very reasonable prices, and amazing service."

Black Coffee Lounge

★★★★★ 4.9 (124)

"Short & sweet review to highlight the many wonderful things about this coffee shop. The location is great, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the coffee is made with care. It's pretty easy to find street parking nearby, since this shop is on the corner of Elm and Ninth. I stopped here to work remotely for a few hours on a Thursday, and I would definitely come here regularly. There was smooth R&B playing, which totally amplifies the creative, community vibe this place has. I love the wall mural and the decorative art that highlight Black culture.The prices are also right on ... I ordered a "Woah Latte" and a bagel with cream cheese, and spent about $10. The barista was extremely thorough, asking what type of milk I preferred, and how to spell my name. I also love that they feature desserts from Sweet Petit! I'll definitely be back to the intersection of Community & Culture very soon!"

Maggie's Place

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18) • $

"I ate at Maggies and I liked it. The burger was juicy, and potato babies aka fried potato wedges were good. The place is an old school house, so it's kind of cool. I would consider it a dive bar. That isn't a term I use in a bad way. Some of the nicest people, and best food can be found in a dive bar."

Shamrock Bar & Grille

★★★★☆ 4.2 (156) • $

"It rocks! I love their O rounds and chips !Have been going there for over 20 years and have never had a bad meal"

Exprezzo

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"The breakfast sandwiches are excellent. Quick service and great tasting beverages! I try to grab a drive through latte and sandwich every week."

Station1

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (33) • $$

"Yup, just a whole in the wall that paid off. Needed a spot after a long drive and stumbled on this bar instead of the brewery for some reason. Either way we had some nachos and jalapeño cheesy bread they hit the spot. Nachos were burnt which was actually perfect and the bread had a hefty amount of cheese. Also got some beers and they filled up a growler for us. Definitely a cool spot to hang out in. Eat well and travel safe -ant"

DirTy BreakfasT

★★★★☆ 3.8 (19)

"Breakfast would foods until 3:30am - yes please! This small yet inviting family kitchen promises fresh made home cooking and they deliver. Mostly a carry-out spot, there is limited seating for dining and even more limited parking. I really recommend getting your order to go or through a delivery service. A lot of items I was excited about were out of stock, like the lamb chops, but they made it up with some creamy delicious shrimp and grits. The pork chop meal comes with 2 sides - most of the meals come with 2 sides and even in the sides there was some shortages. I hope when I come back I can try the T-Bone steak and eggs meal or the lamb chops with sides (they were out of steak and lamb) which is why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5."

Hometown Eatery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (9)

"In town on business and had breakfast. Food was great and service attentive. Had to try the peanut butter stuffed French toast and it was great. Great idea. I thought about adding chocolate chips but that will have to wait until next time."

Carlos Cuisine Family Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (12) • $$

"The place was surprisingly good. It has a very low key frontage but the staff is amazing and food was great. The fact that they focus on ingredient freshness shows, they are proudly supporting local farmers. For a quick lunch or dinner stop by as the menu is quite diverse. They offer a collection ranging from lo main to burritos to pastas."

Lake Nina Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (86) • $$

"Great fish dinners to be had here!I ordered the highly acclaimed fish log and the fried potatoes. Both were fantastic and didn't disappoint. They will actually make the fish well done which most fish places won't but I like mine Great Britain style, crunchy and with lots of flavor, this one for the bill for sure. Fried potatoes with onions were good too, showstopper though was the onion rings. Truly GB style! Crunchy, flavorful, made with fish batter and not breaded like the ones you get do often these days. The meal was BIG so maybe if you're going for lunch grab the half log or pan to take some home. Great place for truly one of a kind fish for the landlocked Ohio!"

Victory Pints

★★★★★ 5 (21)

"I've come to this location for a few meet ups to played board games. They have a large collection of games to choose from and plenty of tables to set up with your friends.The beer selection is limited, but great for this place. I am a picky drinker and they had something for me that I liked! The food is basically snacks, so plan to eat dinner before you come. Highly recommend!"

Kitchen 1883

★★★★☆ 4.3 (275) • $$

"Great find near a Kroger. 3-6pm is happy hour with a nice array of appetizers. The $5 beer cheese with pretzels is great. Hubs had the ribs with smashed herbed potatoes. The ribs are rubbed and sauce is on the side. I had the chicken and waffles. It came with a cayenne maple syrup. The spice level was not too much. They were sandwiches that looked really good and the salads were huge. Stephanie our server kept our tea full. We have enough for a midnight snack or lunch tomorrow."

Milano Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (119)

"Food was amazing, and service was so nice and fast even though they were short staffed! Had the pasta Milano and I would definitely go back to have it all over again. Amazing romantic ambiance as well. You can tell from the picture we cleaned every plate"

Corner Café at The Leland

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"The Corner Cafe at the Leland is located in the Leland Legacy, a senior apartment complex in Richmond, IN. Years ago, it was the Leland Inn, a hotel. A few years ago, the Corner Cafe at the Leland opened up in the Leland Legacy. I had heard good things about it, and I wanted to try it. My first time was last year, and I thought it was delicious, and I wanted to come back. But with my schedule and the short hours and the limited days they were open limited that. I finally got to come back today, and it was great! I ordered the special of the day, the Stuffed Chicken Breast, along with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Fresh Fruit, and Coke Zero. It was all delicious! The people working there were very nice. I want to come back sometime and try their other food. I just wish they were open more hours and more days during the week. I told one of my friends who now lives in Michigan about this place, and he wants to try it when he's back in Richmond. It is well worth it! You won't regret it!"

Subby's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"Subby's, in my opinion,​ is so much better than Subway. Their ​bread and toppings are always so fresh and are​ baked and made fresh as ordered. I always order the turkey sub and time and time again, it's just as delicious as the next. It's warm, mushy and just an absolute delight. This location has always been clean, organized and welcoming. The staff has always been pleasant, friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this location and Subby's over any other lunchmeat establishment. So, looking for a warm or cold sandwich, this is the place to be. This location is nestled in a small shopping center but can be seen from the main road in Springboro. It's easy to get to and easy to get out of. Great job Subby's. Keep up the great work."

Wich Doctor

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)

"I order from Wich Doctor about once a month for a quick work day lunch! I always order the Crossroads salad with the chipotle ranch dressing. This salad is huge and the chicken is perfectly cooked every time! Well worth the cost. The dressing tastes super fresh and adds a little kick without overwhelming the salad. You can easily order online through their website and pickup at their storefront in Florence. They do not have any tables, so whether you order in-store or online it is for to-go service."