Came here about 3 times now. I am new to the neighborhood. Great prices and everything was fresh on my sub, but I did feel as the bread has been a little bit on the hard side each time.
This is a local gem! Everyone who works there has a huge smile on their face, and they truly seem to enjoy their jobs. When we bring in our little kids, they couldn't be more excited to see them. They gift them suckers or little toys every time! They have the best gluten-free meatballs we have ever found. The prosciutto cotto & seafood salad are constants on our shopping list. They have many pre-made meals in the refrigerator or freezer. Tony's is truly a special place!
This is a true Italian grocery with a great deli counter. I went in and there was a line at the deli counter. I ordered a sub sandwich despite the line within two minutes it was ready. They have a wonderful selection of fresh made sauces, Jardinière, and lots of amazing looking treats. The neighborhood is quite charming as well. I will be going back very soon.
The Italian and meatball were good. Nothing to write home about, while meeting your sub needs. The bread had a noticeable buttery flavor.
Really delightful and such a pleasure supporting this business. I ordered three trays and they were absolutely delicious and a big hit at my event. A true neighborhood gem. Friendly and courteous family and crew.
Finally found a real Italian sub. Wish I lived closer, but it was worth the trip. My last attempt was a 2 hour round trip and it wasn't even close. Parking can be a challenge.
Authentic Italian grocery! Homemade sauces, pastas, sandwiches are fantastic. Imported items. Classic tunes when you're shopping as well. Friendly staff. Gnocchi, subs, and their vodka sauce is da best. Also pizza sticks by the checkout.
I ordered an italian sub just to try it out. Pricing is great because you can try a 6 inch for 5.99 instead of having to pay 10 for a bigger sandwich. The italian sub was simple, the bread crunchy and the meats very fresh and tasty. It was a good mix. Altogether a great tasting sandwich. The bread was airy and crunchy so the sandwich didn't make you full. I also tried a meatball and caprice sandwich. They were served on the same kind of bread, again very fresh and tasty. The great part of the sandwiches is that they are easy to eat. They were not oversized and bulky. The pricing strategy allows for tasting different kinds if needed. I also had a taste of the fish salad. Very fresh and fishy. The oil dressing was light and tasty. I liked the way they presented the cannoli at the register as kind of an impulse buy. I had to have one and it was great at 1.99. I should have bought two.
You can't beat the prices and the Italian sub, the italian beef combo and meatball subs are all the best around. Let's not forget the meat arracini with red sauce either..
Who doesn't love Tony's? It's a neighborhood traditional treasure with delicious homemade foods and imported goods. I always buy the fettuccine alfredo, manicotti, foccacia, potato salad, and then I make sure to get some chocolate rolls and cheese rolls at the checkout counter.
As a vegetarian, I really appreciate that they label the meatless frozen homemade dishes. They do have some gluten free items, but note that their kitchen is not fully gluten free (they have this posted too).
The staff are friendly and will recommend items or direct you to something if you have questions.
One more thing: you can also purchase some nice gifts here, many are Italian themed. These include espresso cups, mugs, kitchen towels, t-shirts, flags, pens, and more. A friend bought a set of espresso cups on his recent visit and says they're of good quality.
P.S. If you thought this was a good review, could you please "like" it? That would help me get to the next Local Guide level. Thank you!
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