In Delaware County, a hoagie is never just lunch. It is a roll-quality exam, a party-tray essential, a shore-trip companion, and a neighborhood loyalty test wrapped in deli paper.
Delco has no shortage of shops where people argue over the right amount of oil, oregano, onions, sharp provolone, and long hots, and whether the roll can hold its own under the weight.
From century-old counters to Italian specialty markets and cheesesteak landmarks, these nine spots show just how seriously the county takes its sandwiches…