- Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop offers a Classic Meatball sub with provolone and Romano cheeses, warm marinara, and fresh meatballs on a hoagie bun, priced from $7.99 to $22.99 at a Midlothian, Virginia location.
Meatballs are a perennial favorite meal around the world. Whether it’s a traditional pork and beef Italian combination or a ginger and soy sauce spiked Asian-inspired version, there are a wide variety of flavors and ways to make them. And no matter what kind you choose, they all taste great on toasted bread, whether that’s a hoagie roll or a ciabatta baguette. But the kind most people are familiar with is a warm, marinara-covered sandwich with melty mozzarella or provolone.
Everyone has a preference on the size and composition of the meatballs and the kind of cheese to use, but nearly all meatball sub lovers agree the sandwich should be hearty, filling, and flavorful. And while local delis and sandwich shops are always excellent, sometimes tried-and-true chains are too consistent to pass up. With that in mind, we scoured reviews from several sites and platforms to determine which chain restaurant meatball subs were worthy of mention. According to customers, these are the best of the bunch.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop was started in 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware. The small restaurant quickly grew and now has over 100 locations, while still expanding its footprint. In addition to recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, the shop also came in as the No. 9 Best Sandwich Shop in USA Today’s 10 Best poll. One popular selection at the restaurant is the Classic Meatball sub. It has provolone and Romano cheeses with warm marinara and fresh meatballs on a hoagie bun. At a Midlothian, Virginia location, the sandwich ranges from $7.99 for a mini to $22.99 for a large.
People will drive long distances for the sub, which some people have been ordering there for decades. Customers say the sandwich is garlicky, with a nice portion of cheese, and appreciate that the meatballs are made in-house. The protein and sauce are both called excellent, and fans highly recommend the sub, even though it can be very messy. The only (other) complaint people have about the sandwich is how pricey it can be. If you’re not near a Capriotti’s, or just want to make your own version at home, these tips can help ensure you get the best meatballs possible.
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs gets its memorable name from the two former firefighters that founded it in 1994. The brothers were able to take that first location and turn it into a chain with over 1,500 franchises across the country. The chain has a wide variety of hot and cold sandwiches and salads, as well as its own line of hot sauces. The company also has several meatball options to choose from, including the Firehouse Meatball, the Sweet & Spicy Meatball, and the Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub. At a Hackensack, New Jersey location, the sandwiches range from $6.99 for a small to $15.99 for a large…