Italian Market Italian Hoagie appears as a signature dish in 1 United States cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.
Philly Italian hoagie · Philadelphia
Long sandwich on a sesame-seeded Philly roll layered with prosciutto, capicola, salami, sharp provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, vinegar and oregano. The Italian Market's defining sandwich.
The Italian hoagie originated in early-20th-century Philadelphia among Italian immigrants working in the Hog Island shipyards (hence 'hoagie'). The sandwich pulls together the deli traditions of South Philly's 9th Street Italian Market. Di Bruno Bros., Sarcone's Bakery (for the roll) and Cosmi's Deli have defined the canonical Philly Italian hoagie. The bread is the make-or-break ingredient: a long roll, dense crumb, crackling crust, traditionally from Sarcone's, Liscio's or Cacia's.
Where to eat in Philadelphia:
- Di Bruno Bros. (Italian Market)
- Sarcone's Bakery
- South 9th Street Italian Market
- Reading Terminal Market