This isn't a "well Bari is better than D'amato's anyway" type post – this is me ranting about feeling genuinely ripped off by D'amato's offerings, specifically their chicken cutlet caesar sandwich.
Just had hoagies with a buddy in Philly at Liberty Kitchen. Their chicken cutlet caesar is about 5x the amount of food as D'amato's for the same price and I didn't have to wait in line for 20+ minutes to order. I feel like we're being cheated in Chicago with these sandwiches, I had to double take when they handed us our order.
Legitimately baffled by the experience – how much more betrayal can a man take?
That's the end of my mostly sarcastic rant however, I don't think I'll be eating at D'amato's any time soon. If you love their stuff there's nothing wrong with that.
(Chicken is on the left in the photo, right is a tuna salad which was also excellent – both served on seeded rolls)
by Diplomatic_Victory
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I don’t necessarily want the largest possible sandwich… This one looks too large to pick up and eat.
Also what would you like DAmatos to do about the line? It’s a small old school place putting out a high quality product. Angelo’s in Philly is the same.
Bari subs have half the meat and cheese they used to for twice the price.
Complains of price, doesn’t tell us price.
Looks pretty good.
This is a true shit post
Might run over there and grab one
Omg liberty kitchen is SO good. And yes, sandwiches in Chicago can’t compare to hoagies in Philly.
This is what triggered my shit post (pic is from Google)
https://preview.redd.it/gughr9y65tlf1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=1b8acb1c7ece5ba9ac2776b6077d6e7900a0b320
OP, Philly native here. The best sandwiches on the planet are in Philly. Glad you’re able to experience them first hand. If you have a chance, swing by Ricci’s in South Philly (their OG location) and get an Old Fashioned Italian. A few blocks away is Antonio’s Deli. Try their crispy tomato hoagie. If you have some room left, go to John’s Roast Pork, but order a cheesesteak with these specs — double fried onions, sharp provolone, and add long hots.
So many places I can rattle off for you, in any part of the city, for hoagies, cheesesteaks, and all sorts of sandwiches. No other city compares, and trust me, I love Chicago and the food we have, but again, Philly is the king of sandwich kings. Enjoy your trip!