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The best hoagie in Philadelphia

Start with Angelo's Pizzeria in Bella Vista for the Pops, Farina Di Vita in Queen Village for the Papale Special and Mi Pal's Deli in South Philly for fried eggplant or Italian hoagie. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.

5 places · Updated October 25, 2026

Angelo's Pizzeria
Angelo's Pizzeria · Photo: Angelo's Pizzeria
  1. Angelo's PizzeriaAngelo's PizzeriaBella Vista

    Get: The Pops

    Housemade rolls; rated 9.1.

  2. Farina Di VitaQueen Village · family-run

    Get: The Papale Special

    Takeout only; sells out early.

  3. Mi Pal's DeliSouth Philly · sit-down

    Get: Fried eggplant or Italian hoagie

    Rated 8.5.

  4. Ricci'sPassyunk Square · Hoagie

    Get: Old Fashioned Italian

    Operating since the 1920s.

  5. Dattilo's DelicatessenRhawnhurst

    Get: Traditional Italian

    Twelve-inch hoagies; crowded at lunch.

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Where is the best hoagie in Philadelphia?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Angelo's Pizzeria (Bella Vista), Farina Di Vita (Queen Village) and Mi Pal's Deli (South Philly). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Angelo's Pizzeria, get the Pops. At Farina Di Vita, get the Papale Special. At Mi Pal's Deli, get fried eggplant or Italian hoagie. At Ricci's, get old Fashioned Italian.

How does Chef Amazing pick these?

From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Philadelphia: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.

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