Tucked away in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Laspada’s Original Hoagies has been feeding hungry locals and visitors with overstuffed sandwiches that keep people coming back for decades. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, this counter-serve spot has built a cult following that extends far beyond South Florida. Walk in and you’ll witness an assembly-line spectacle where meat gets sliced fresh and literally tossed through the air to land perfectly on your sandwich.
Whether you’re a beach-goer looking for serious fuel or a sandwich enthusiast on a pilgrimage, Laspada’s delivers portions so generous you’ll likely be taking half home for later.
1. The Italian Special That Started It All
Walking into Laspada’s means you’re probably ordering the Italian Special, and honestly, why mess with perfection? This beauty stacks ham, Genoa salami, and capicola with your choice of cheese on a roll that locals swear is the secret to the whole operation. The bread comes from a supplier who apparently knows exactly what they’re doing because it holds all that meat and toppings without falling apart.
What sets this sandwich apart is the construction method. Meat gets sliced right in front of you, then dramatically flung across the prep area to the person building your hoagie. It’s part theater, part precision, and all delicious…