A good Italian sub in Ohio is a serious thing. You want it packed with meats and cheese, layered with lettuce and peppers, and wrapped up tight in paper so nothing falls out on the drive home.
The shops on this list have built their reputations on doing exactly that, from long-running family delis to neighborhood spots that fill up fast at lunch. Some have been feeding their towns for decades, while others are newer favorites that locals already swear by.
If you love a sandwich you have to hold with both hands, keep reading and pick your next stop.
1. DiCarlo’s Deli-style Italian at Antonio’s Italian Deli, Youngstown
Youngstown takes its Italian food personally, and the deli tradition here runs deep. The Mahoning Valley has long been home to families who brought their sandwich recipes from the old country…