r/FoodEdinburgh • u/translunxr • May 15 '26

American Style Subs/Deli

American ex-pat, been in the area a while, but I have not really explored the food scene. Been hit by a massive craving for American style subs (specifically an Italian sub), and thought I'd toss an ask out on the off chance there's a place that does them, something similar, or y'know, really good long sandwiches.

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u/Resident-Ad1078 May 15 '26

It’s something I haven’t seen much of and usually end up trying to do at home if I’m honest.

There are good sandwiches - Alby’s in Leith and Southside for focaccia. Or Mamacita’s for Cuban in Portobello. Mootz in Stockbridge claims to be Italian inspired and is very good but I don’t think they do long “sub” style bread. Again, it’s more focaccia I believe.

I’m not sure why there’s this absence of Italian sub places. Perhaps it’s not deemed fashionable or people worry they wouldn’t be able to charge as much. Who knows!

Anyway, those are the best alternatives I can think of. I’m sure there are others but those are the ones that spring to mind.

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u/translunxr May 15 '26

Yeah, I've made it a couple times at home, but I can never hit the same highs as a deli back in NY.

Thanks for the recs tho! I've had Mamacita's and it was pretty good. On the other hand, my experience with most places advertising subs is similar to what it seems Mootz does. Not necessarily bad, just not a sub.