Primo's Coming To South Street...

**lucidinnature** · 01-13-2013, 07:40 PM

I checked Primo Hoagie's website and it says they are coming soon to South Street! It would be interesting to see where, and if the numbnut associations fight their takeout variance.

**JoeBaker** · 01-16-2013, 04:01 AM

Wow, they really grew that business. Never knew they had that many locations all over PA, NJ, DE. They're in Maryland and Virginia too.

From what I understand, they told that guy he'd never make it at that original Ritner location. Oops.

**NJbound** · 01-16-2013, 07:48 AM

One of my favorite hoagies places..

**BarryG** · 01-16-2013, 08:11 AM

Hope it's open later then the other city locations.

**raider.adam** · 01-16-2013, 09:11 AM

Oh ****. A franchise sub shop. There goes the neighborhood.

**FKD19124** · 01-16-2013, 09:59 AM

south street started to lose its character back in the 80s when the franchise stores started to trickle in.

Originally Posted by raider.adam

Oh ****. A franchise sub shop. There goes the neighborhood.

**mixiboi** · 01-16-2013, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by FKD19124

south street started to lose its character back in the 80s when the franchise stores started to trickle in.

When Old City became the cool spot...

**lucidinnature** · 01-16-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by mixiboi

When Old City became the cool spot...

old city is also getting a primos

**OldMama** · 01-16-2013, 01:47 PM

I think the reason Primos succeeds in areas with other good hoagie shops is twofold. One, they have a pretty good product. Not cheap, but good. Two, they have longer hours than many locally owned shops. Witness the success of Primos in Roxborough that is two blocks down from hoagie heaven, Lenny's. Primos has made money because of Lenny's more limited hours.

**raider.adam** · 01-16-2013, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by OldMama

I think the reason Primos succeeds in areas with other good hoagie shops is twofold. One, they have a pretty good product. Not cheap, but good. Two, they have longer hours than many locally owned shops. Witness the success of Primos in Roxborough that is two blocks down from hoagie heaven, Lenny's. Primos has made money because of Lenny's more limited hours.

Actually, I would say because they make an excellent sandwich, not just good.

**OldMama** · 01-16-2013, 02:53 PM

I can agree with that. I still prefer Lenny's or Sarcone's but sometimes I don't decide to have a hoagie for dinner before 4!!!

**thoth** · 01-16-2013, 02:53 PM

Primos is probably our best local chain at this point, period. Consistently delicious hoagies and good ingredients and if someone starts going off on how their rolls are too tough I want to preemptively say "**** you and your dentures grandpa".

**raider.adam** · 01-16-2013, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by OldMama

I can agree with that. I still prefer Lenny's or Sarcone's but sometimes I don't decide to have a hoagie for dinner before 4!!!

There is a primo's by me at work and a year or so ago there was a sarcone's as well (Cherry Hill) about a block away from where Primo's is. I liked Sarcones, but I have never actually had a craving for them like I do for a Primo's.

**y.lama** · 01-16-2013, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by raider.adam

There is a primo's by me at work and a year or so ago there was a sarcone's as well (Cherry Hill) about a block away from where Primo's is. I liked Sarcones, but I have never actually had a craving for them like I do for a Primo's.

the Sarcone's franchises (i think there are only a few) aren't up to the level of the original. My friend said he was talking to the owner of the west chester one who said that sarcone's pretty much just supplies the bread and name.

**OldMama** · 01-16-2013, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by y.lama

the Sarcone's franchises (i think there are only a few) aren't up to the level of the original. My friend said he was talking to the owner of the west chester one who said that sarcone's pretty much just supplies the bread and name.

Interesting. I only know about the original Sarcone's deli which is near where I live now. I used to live close to Lenny's before this. Hoagie heaven in both locations.

**Jayfar** · 01-16-2013, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by thoth

Primos is probably our best local chain at this point, period. Consistently delicious hoagies and good ingredients and if someone starts going off on how their rolls are too tough I want to preemptively say "**** you and your dentures grandpa".

+1

They focus on one thing and they do it the best.

**NJbound** · 01-23-2013, 12:55 PM

Whats every one think of Jersey Mikes? Ever have one? There one in 30th st station. We love em. Maybe even better then Primo.., Roast beef hoagie is super good. Try one. The cheese steaks are good too

Jersey Mike's Subs - Authentic Sub Sandwiches since 1956

**lucidinnature** · 01-23-2013, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by NJbound

Whats every one think of Jersey Mikes? Ever have one? There one in 30th st station. We love em. Maybe even better then Primo.., Roast beef hoagie is super good. Try one. The cheese steaks are good too

Jersey Mike's Subs - Authentic Sub Sandwiches since 1956

damn it... now I may have to go to 30th street before going to work.

**Burholme06** · 01-23-2013, 01:08 PM

On a somewhat related note, did you guys see this:

Steve's Prince of Steaks to Center City

**lucidinnature** · 01-23-2013, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Burholme06

On a somewhat related note, did you guys see this:

Steve's Prince of Steaks to Center City

I did... and waiting to hear about the lawsuit when Steve sues Steve.
This is what a lot of people consider to be Steves.
http://stevescheesesteaks.com/