When you’re looking for a good solid sandwich, sub, wrap, or anything else that qualifies as a sandwich, you want quality and a respectable amount of filling when it comes to what goes on that sandwich.
How does one go about finding the best places to stuff your face in Ocean County? You go to your favorite sandwich sites on social media, and of course the people you know personally who live and shop in the county.
The list has a couple of my favorites, Jimmy Steal’s favorites, and the rest is based on comments from friends and acquaintances on one of my foodie-sandwich pages on Facebook.
So here we go:
1. Anthony's From Brooklyn
I hear nothing but great things about Anthony’s From Brooklyn. The quality of the bread and the meat and the hefty meat portions on their subs are enough for 2 meals.
1808 NJ-37
Toms River, NJ 08753
Photo Courtesy of Anthony’s From Brooklyn
3. Breakin Bread Eatery
This place keeps surfacing on my social media feed. That alone has me interested in what this gem holds for a future lunch. Breaking Bread Eatery is family owned and they claim that your belly will be full, and your heart will be happy after enjoying a meal at this establishment. They’re singing my song with a sandwich called, “The Sweet Piggy.” It’s prosciutto, burrata, arugula with fig jam. Plus they have homemade soups, pasta dishes, and desserts.
1177 Fischer Blvd
Toms River, NJ 08753
Photo Courtesy of Breakin Bread Eatery
4. Scala's Deli
I received a phone call from Lisa in Toms River telling me about Scala’s Italian Deli & Catering. The way she was going on and on about how great the food is and that the owner’s Italian mother is the little old lady in the back creating authentic Italian dishes, I swore she was a family member. I went to their Facebook page to look at the food and my heart stopped when I saw a photo of sausage stuffed long hots and big beautiful rice balls, I knew this woman was speaking the truth.
896 Fischer Blvd
Toms River, NJ 08753
Photo Courtesy of Scala’s Italian Deli & Catering
5. Richard's Sub World And Deli
This place has been family owned and operated since 1976, that’s all you need to know. Check out Richard’s Sub World and Deli by clicking here.
299 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
Photo Courtesy of Richard’s Sub World & Deli
8. Luigi Deli Meat Market
Luigi Deli Meat Market is my place! Local Ingredients and Organic Meats!! It’s a butcher shop, a deli, and a catering joint. Family and locally owned and operated with more than 50 years of deli, catering and butchered meat experience, Luigi’s Deli, Butcher Shop & Catering offers online ordering, pick-up, delivery, and catering services. A killer sausage, egg, and cheese for like 5 bucks! Breakfast all day, every day.
424 Dover Rd
Toms River, NJ 08757
Photo Courtesy of Luigi Deli Meat Market
9. Joe Leone's
Do Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties even need an introduction? There are 3 locations, but we love the one in Point Please Beach. Make sure to get the perfectly pounded chicken Milanese with fresh mozzarella, red ripe tomato, fresh basil, and a drizzle of the balsamic glaze on the crusty Italian bread.
510 NJ-35
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Photo Courtesy of Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties
10. Driftwood Deli and Sub Shop
Serving the Ocean County area for over 47 years! When a place lasts nearly 50 years, you know they’re doing something right. I’ve never heard a negative word about this place. Driftwood Deli and Sub Shop were even kind enough to feed the crew at The WRAT – Ocean Of Love Radiothon, and they even sent Santa down to bring cheer and helped raise lots of money for kids with cancer.
932 Fischer Blvd
Toms River, NJ 08753
Photo Courtesy of Driftwood Deli and Sub Shop
