You do not have to drive all the way to Louisiana to get a proper po’boy in Florida. From the Panhandle beaches to South Florida, plenty of Cajun and Creole spots are packing their French bread with shrimp, oysters, roast beef, and more.
Locals will tell you some of these sandwiches come out fuller and messier than the ones back in New Orleans. Here are eight Florida po’boy shops worth planning a meal around, spread out enough that one of them is probably closer than you think.
1. Coastal Cajun Cuisine, Pensacola, FL
Right along Pensacola Boulevard, this casual spot has built a reputation for po’boys that come out generously filled and hard to finish in one sitting.
The whole shrimp po’boy is a standout, built on good bread with remoulade, popcorn shrimp, and fresh veggies. The crawfish here gets seasoned with a careful hand, so the spice lands without overwhelming the plate…