Primo’s

LOVE Primo’s… BUT i’ll never order from the Fishtown one again. I was so excited because i didn’t know Primo’s even delivered. Well, it only took them an hour and 20 minutes to deliver 2.5 miles away… i ordered one sandwich, two sides (ordered extra bc it had to be $ 15 min for delivery) and a drink. Not only did it take them 10x longer then it should have, but they gave me the wrong drink and they didn’t add balsamic vinegar, pickles, roasted peppers & hot peppers as i ordered it (and says SO clearly on my receipt). Not even worth calling back to complain about, why so i can wait another lifetime for sides? ugh

The hoagies from this place are rather tasty and fresh. Sometimes they are a bit too salty, but not over the top. They also sell staples such as milk and eggs. Wishing they would sell fresh fruit, but instead they have potato chips.

Ive asked a million times for less meat more lettuce n onion, can they do it no. The place sucks!

The bread they have makes the hoagie. Lets be honest most meats are rather similar to eachother. The bread they use is what puts them over the top. Very good!

Moved to fishtown a few years ago. Def a great place for real authentic hoagies. Cant go wrong with any chicken cutlet sandwich. 10 outta 10.

So happy to have this jawn down the street from me obsessed with primos! Nice staff too!

Love love love the subs! Get one! I recommend the Italian (mild).
The soda selection is great, as is the Tasty Cake sweets area– it’s hard to leave without getting something extra.

Haven’t seen ‘Joe’ in here since my last review, so that is nice. Their hoagies are still delicious, but at almost $ 10 each, I’d rather go the extra distance for Paesanos.

The woman who works there is a selfish person they don’t sell milk anymore

I’ll probably end up updating my review at some point, because I do plan on going back to try something different. My boyfriend goes to the Center City location + has nothing but praise, so I thought I’d try the location closer to our apartment.
I got Nonna’s veggie hoagie — which has provolone, breaded eggplant, broccoli rabe + roasted red peppers. Very, very salty. I actually ended up tossing half … Short on flavor with the the exception of red peppers, but mostly mouthfuls of bread + breaded eggplant with tons of salt.
I do plan on going back however, because of the extensive menu — I feel like every place deserves a second chance, so I’m sure I’ll find something I like.

Ok… This place can do no wrong! The best Italian hoagie I’ve ever had… Hands down! The bread and top quality meats make it so yummy! If there are any near you (yes they are a chain) you have to try them!

I love having this place close by. I have had a variety of hoagies and none of them disappoint!

One of my go-​to lunch take out places when I don’t want to cook or leave the hood for food. The hoagies are delicious — I speak of the Nonna’s Veggie specifically, as this is the hoagie I crave when I visit Primo’s. For a tasty healthy option this is perfect for me –Eggplant, Sharp Provolone with Broccoli Rabe & Roasted Red Peppers. The broccoli rabe and eggplant have been cooked perfectly — not too tough or bitter tasting, but not to confuse things this is a cold hoagie. My partner in crime ordered the Sharp Italian (Prosciutto, Sharp Provolone, Thumanns Capacola & Natural Casing Genoa Salami), and seemed equally happy with his selection.
This place is fairly small, so I find its better to call in your order ahead of time. You can get a good sampling here of Fishtown culture, and the characters that frequent this neighborhood, so showing up early to pick up food isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
The staff is very friendly and the food has always been consistent. Plenty of other items to pick up here — chips, mexican soda, pickles — to make it a full meal. Also, a wide selection of tastykakes if you’re looking for desert, and other assorted deli meats and cheeses, as well as staples including milk, eggs, and butter.
My only complaint here is that they don’t stay open late enough on weekdays — a Primo’s Hoagie would make a great dinner after a long day at work… :/​
Recommended for lunch!

Just moved into the neighborhood, two short blocks away. I’m in trouble now.
This was my first meal in my new house. Tried just one hoagie, and I’m sold. The ingredients taste quality and fresh, and my sandwich was made in probably less than two minutes. Delicious stuff, and I will absolutely be back here for more.

Duuuuuuuuude! I could probably live on these hoagies. I might need to change my last meal Unilocal preference to include a Primo Milano. Also, I might be on a low-​no carb diet right now and craving a seeded roll something fierce. Don’t judge me. Seriously though, Primo’s has probably the best hoagie I’ve ever eaten. They offer so many options for vegetarians and I’ve tried most of them, with the simple Milano being my favorite– fresh mozzarella with roasted red peppers. I usually ask for mine with lettuce, tomato and pickles, but it’s also delicious in pure form.
I’ve used Primo’s for catering too. The sandwich trays are a bit pricey so unless you are really serving a boatload of people just buy a bunch of sandwiches and cut them up yourself. I will say they are great at party trays though-​they were delicious in bulk, well made, and ready for pickup when I arrived.
You can get a ton of sides in house too, as well as lunchmeat, chips, beverages and cookies. I can’t wait for this stupid diet to be over!

I don’t really dig on hoagies. My husband thought for sure I’d be impressed with Primo’s. To me, they tasted like every other hoagie I’ve ever eaten. He, on the other hand, was happy as a clam when he finished eating.
I guess I can compliment them by saying I didn’t NOT like anything?

Ummm what the heck these are the best sandwiches ever.
We ordered a tray of sandys for a Phillies tailgate — roast beef and turkey. Mind blowingly good. People literally could not get enough.
I think the best way to explain what sets them apart is the fact that they are the opposite of dry. They have high quality meats and cheeses and the perfect amount of oil, mayo or whatever it is you fancy.
Unreal. A must-​try.

Delicious and right across the street? Can’t miss.
Nonna’s veggie is my favorite. They do close early-​ish.

Primo’s… you are my sunshine.
I doubt that i’ll ever get a hoagie anywhere else that will even match the awesomeness of Primo’s. The roll, the meats, the fresh veggies. I can’t even imagine a place as wondrous. Thank you. Just. thank you.

I’ve eaten a lot of sandwiches in my day, so when I say that the one I tried from Primo’s is the best I’ve ever had, I don’t say so lightly. When I was visiting Philly over Christmas, my friends were raving about this place and we ended up there my last night in town. It may be a bit of an exaggeration to say this sandwich changed my life, but just barely.
I ordered a Nonna’s Veggie, an insanely good mix of eggplant, sharp provolone, Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Red Peppers, along with some pepper shooters. My friends told me this place was awesome, but to be honest, I really didn’t think a veggie sandwich could be this good. I was wrong. I also tried a piece of The Crusher, Pepper turkey and sharp American and it was also completely off the charts.
Primo’s menu has too many great sandwiches to choose from. I’ll definitely be back, the only problem will be deciding which sandwich to devour.