History of the Submarine Sandwich

The submarine sandwich, alias "Italian Hero," "Hoagie," "Grinder," "Poor Boy," "Dagwood," or any other name its individual creator wants to call it, originated in Naples, Italy as small meat and cheese sandwiches on little rolls with pointed ends. It is believed to have had its beginning in the town of Chester, Pennsylvania, by a Mrs. Agostino DiCostanza, who began making subs in the early 1900's.

The Naples origination eventually developed into its American counterpart to become a king-sized sandwich on an Italian loaf of bread approximately 12" long and 3" wide, filled with boiled ham, hard (or Italian type) salami, cheeses, lettuces, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes flavored with garlic and peppers. Throughout the years lovers of the sandwich added variations such as oil and vinegar, oregano, and anything else that may have suited their palate.

The Little King sandwich is a culmination of all the best variations. We take the freshest of Italian type loaves, add fresh boiled ham, provolone cheese, Italian hard salami, and garnish it with lettuce, tomatoes, oil and vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.