Fort Lauderdale has no shortage of places to grab a quick bite, but every now and then a spot comes along that makes the whole city stop and pay attention. This particular deli has been quietly building a loyal following for decades, drawing in everyone from cruise ship workers to convention-goers to out-of-state visitors who stumble in and never quite get over it.
The sandwiches are loaded, the bread is fresh, and the staff has a flair for the dramatic that you genuinely have to see to believe. Stick around, because this place is worth every word.
A Fort Lauderdale Institution Worth Finding
Tucked into the back side of a shopping plaza at 1495 SE 17th St D, Fort Lauderdale, Laspada’s Original Hoagies on 17th Street is the kind of place that rewards people who actually look around instead of just sticking to the main drag.
It sits close enough to the port and several nearby hotels that it catches a steady mix of locals, sailors, and tourists, yet it never feels like a tourist trap. The prices are budget-friendly, the hours run Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Fifty Years of Sandwich History
Some restaurants chase trends, and some restaurants simply outlast them. Laspada’s has been a Florida staple for roughly 50 years, operating across three locations in the Fort Lauderdale area, including spots in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Davie alongside this 17th Street outpost…