Comments on: Hobby’s Hoagies: the best sandwiches in Oklahoma City

By: Wehdy Hobson Kemmerer

Wehdy Hobson Kemmerer — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:02:30 +0000

This happens to be my first cousin – I am from wilmington, de and the hoagies in this area rule and I can see George took this with him to Oklahoma where it has become such a success.

By: The Traveler

The Traveler — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:19:25 +0000

I have been to the downtown location several times an always get the cheesesteak. Wait I always get chicken though, so is that cheesechicken? Anyway, the subs are great!

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:33:13 +0000

Let me first start off by saying that I love this place, but not for their cheese steaks like everyone keeps raving about. My wife and I have tried the steak and chicken phillys, and we both agreed that neither were anything worth writing home about. The fries are just average as well.

What keeps us coming back to Hobby’s is their Special Italian hoagie. It is absolutely delicious. You have to get the Special Italian though, not the Itailian. It’s the capicola that makes this sandwich (along with the oils and the peppers).

Do yourself a favor next time you’re thinking about Subway, and go to Hobby’s instead and get a #2.

By: JD

JD — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:59:59 +0000

Was here on a Saturday dinnertime. Expected the place to be full of patrons and to my surprise walked in to an empty restaurant. Not a problem as we then had the place to ourselves and decided to stay and eat in. Well, maybe we should have taken note as to why all the other people seen were picking up their orders to go. The 3 employees were rather short and dry with personality. The floor and several tables were spattered with oils and food crumbs. Giving it a shot we ordered the Philly and Chicken Philly. Unfortunately, at the very sight of the Philly Cheese, I had a vision of the cardboard box with the words STEAK-UMM written on it. One bite and it was Steak-umm all the way. Was expecting something “different” I guess. The Chicken Philly was just ok as well. The soggy bottom of the roll burst open from the gallon of juices that accompanied the chicken. Ended up being an open-face chicken sandwich. Overall, was aaaaverage-ish but nothing to rave about.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:29:11 +0000

I’m from New Jersey and I must say – if you’re looking for a good Italian hoagie, this is the place to get it. Gotta love the B+G pepper mix. I’ve had better back east on a few occasions, but being here for so long, I come to this place and it reminds me of home.

The only other place that is not as good and comes close is Jersey Mike’s…and I hate to say that as I’m an anti-chain-ite. But Hobby’s has filled the hoagie void in my heart.

By: Alexis Lux

Alexis Lux — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:47:16 +0000

I am addicted to Hobby’s Hoagies philly cheesesteak. The bread is so soft and fresh. Love the NY Style pizza too, it’s huge and cheesy. At the downtown location you can buy it by the slice. Next I am going to try the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza, a combo of my 2 loves! The cannoli’s are great, and the italian ice flavors are perfect for hot summer days.

By: Tiger Mike Revere

Tiger Mike Revere — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:24:51 +0000

I was in Edmond again, getting my oil changed, so I swung by Hobby’s Hoagies for lunch before heading home. I ordered the Reuben and french fries, and it was AWESOME!! The Reuben was piled with a good amount of corned beef and sauerkraut, and served on thick-sliced toasty rye with thousand island dressing. It went well with Hobby’s delicious fries, a cold drink, and a crisp dill pickle spear–yummy! This is my third visit, and I’m convinced stopping by Hobby’s Hoagies for any reason is time well-spent.

By: Tiger Mike Revere

Tiger Mike Revere — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:41:13 +0000

Got to go back to Hobby’s Hoagies in Edmond yesterday. I’m working the early shift, so I can get into and out of Edmond before the afternoon Rush Hour. Had the Special Italian sandwich and an order of French Fries–both were fantastic! That with a drink will put you over ten bucks, but the sub’s a footlong, so you leave out of there very full, I assure you. The bread and spicy peppers really compliment the Italian cold cuts–well worth the repeat trip! To quote AHH-nold, “I’ll Be Back!”

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:13:25 +0000

I visited the new Hobby’s Hoagies downtown location last Friday. I picked up a couple of philly cheesesteaks to take home. They were awesome! We had tried Jersey Mike’s earlier in the week and while their philly cheesesteak was good, it was not as good as Hobby’s. What a wonderful addition to places to eat downtown. It was very clean, plenty of seating and a couple of tv’s to watch while you’re waiting. The shop is located in the Legacy shops, store front of the the Legacy Apartments on the west side of Walker. Check them out…..I’m ready to go again.

By: Tiger Mike Revere

Tiger Mike Revere — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:19:47 +0000

I’m originally from NYC, and have been here in OKC since being transferred in the USAF 20 years ago. Based on the review and recommendations, I braved the Edmond traffic (folks still treat Broadway like the Indy 500, even with the present Construction Zone), and made it to Hobby’s Hoagies. The young people working the counter were very courteous, and gave me a to-go menu to take home. I tried the Philly Cheesesteak, and it was delicious-not exactly like Geno’s or Pats in the City of Brotherly Love, but authentic, with very good bread. I was very pleased, and had some room left, so I ordered a small pizza for dessert. It was very tasty, with lots of greasy, stretchy cheese and a crispy crust. They have TastyKakes, an East Coast staple, but I can pick those up at the Tinker Commissary. It was after I finished that I noticed they carry a couple varieties of Cannolli, so I brought some home to eat later–they were very good, and you can’t find good Cannolli in very many OKC-area places. I look forward to my next visit (maybe to the Downtown location on N. Walker), and I plan to try the Reuben or Special Italian–maybe both!!

By: Tyler

Tyler — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:01:27 +0000

The Mr. Hobson and he family most certainly have the best of many things here. By far the best we have in deli’s in the metro.

By: Sadie

Sadie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:16:51 +0000

I wasn’t all that impressed with the sandwich I got, apparently I should have gotten the Philly Cheesesteak. I absolutely loved the fries though, very hot, fresh and yummy!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:02:48 +0000

I love this place. They have a fantastic cheesteak sandwich. Highly reccomended.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:09:08 +0000

Hobby’s Hoagies is a one-of-a-kind deli. I was shocked the first time that I went in…I’d never eaten in a real deli — one where your sandwich and pickle are wrapped in butcher paper. Great ambiance and fabulous Reuben!

By: Gloria S

Gloria S — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:07:29 +0000

Great sandwiches at affordabe prices.

By: Bizzle

Bizzle — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:36:43 +0000

My husband and I ate here the other day. I was totally pumped to try it because he just loves cheese steaks. We each had a cheese steak and split an order of piping hot fries. I was thoroughly impressed. I did want more cheese though. Unfortunately, my spouse thought it was just okay. He likes Jersey Mikes better…gasp, a chain. He didn’t like that his bread got soggy. I pretty much told him he should just eat faster. I thought they were wonderful and am somewhat sad that he didn’t love them too…of course the drive from South Side to Edmond is quite the trek for a sandwich even if it is delicious, yummy goodness.

By: Nancy E. Wood

Nancy E. Wood — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:41:35 +0000

I was going to write down all my gushy reactions to Hobby’s Hoagies (well, actually, Hobby’s Philly Cheesesteaks), but I would merely be repeating what’s already been highlighted. It’s a real Philly Cheesesteak, and it’s absolutely The Best!

Great little place, always satisfying. And for a wonderful light dessert, try the Chocolate Ice… mmm!

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:52:12 +0000

Check out the link above if you haven’t already. Steve Lackmeyer points out the fact that a second Hobby’s Hoagies location is about to open in the Legacy apartments at Arts Quarter downtown, near the Civic Center and the Art Museum. This is great news for those in or around downtown.

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By: Kathy English

Kathy English — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:07:13 +0000

Hobby’s Hoagies is the only place in this area that makes a real hoagie and cheese steak.
I grew up in the Philadelphia area but have lived here for over 30. I was almost in tears when I finally found their restaurant a few years ago.
The roll itself is a big part of what makes a good hoagie.