Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff, but the food, oh good god the food! The Pig and the Fig may be a religious experience on bread. And though I admit that it's understandable to be skeptical of Banana Pudding from a sandwich shop, it's among the best I've ever had. Already making my trip to Richmond incredibly worth it. read more

First time trying Chimbo after hearing great things. I ordered the Tuscan Chicken. Here are the pros: Friendly staff, wait time, points for creativity, and sandwich size (comes with chips)! Cons: While I understand the sandwich requires a strong vessel to hold the toppings, the bread was very thick and tough. The fillings did not match the bread proportion on this particular sandwich. The chicken breast was extremely overcooked and difficult to chew. Several pieces were leather-like in texture. Maybe chicken thighs would work better. I love the creativity of this sandwich and I get where they were trying to go, but the finished product was disappointing. A new line cook was being trained so perhaps this accounted for the miss. I've seen photos of the other sandwiches and they look delicious with better proportioned fillings. Not sure if I'll give it another try, but shoutout to all their fans in Church Hill. read more

Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe - Tuscan chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'm not a big sandwich connoisseur, but this place has me HOOKED. The chicken caesar parm is absolutely delicious and the size of the sandwiches is absolutely insane. If there was anything I'd suggest, I'd ask them to offer a half-sandwich. I'll definitely be returning! read more

There must be something magical about this building... The old 8 1/2 Pizza Churchill was amazing, now Chimbo has taken over and their sandwiches are phenomenal. Just go. And get a side of homemade sauce/dressing, any one of them. So far, I've tried the Chicken Caesar and the Club. Zero complaints. read more

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My favoritest big lil bro in the entire universe blessed his older cute sister with lunch today (in the mist of my morning shenanigans I was unable to secure breakfast or lunch so his offer was right on time). Let me preface that we both exchange food content daily of places that look good etc and he recently sent a TikTok highlighting a sandwich from @chimbosandwichshoppe and it did not disappoint! We both got the club sandwich, a bag of @utzsnacks plain chips and a banana pudding! Woowww! He said they were packed (after a work shift in this heat it had to be love for him to wait 30 mins but so glad he did lol). That was one a enormous sandwich so much so I saved half! Everything was so fresh from the toppings to the sub roll (his rating was 4.2/5 stating he added a bit more mayo and so did I, I would rate the sandwich 4/5 in that it was bread heavy to me (and I love bread) good amount of meat, cheese and toppings tho so overall an amazing sandwich, I so get the hype! Now that banana pudding baby... was so light, creamy and not too sweet at all, good amount of cookies and the bananas weren't browning so that would indicate that they were fresh (didn't taste any lemon either lol, 4.5/5). While waiting he met a lovely couple who suggested a few more places for us foodies to try, I guess my treat next, thanks again Bro! read more

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My husband and I split two 8" subs - the chicken Caesar and fig and pig. The chicken Caesar was delicious. From the garlic crust on the chicken, to the large cut of chicken breast, to the Caesar dressing, everything just went together. Our only complaint is the bread was a little tough/almost too thick. But it was still delicious and we gave it a 8/10 and 7.8/10, respectively. I personally was not a fan of the fig and pig because of the Gorgonzola cheese sauce - it's very strong and I didn't realize Gorgonzola is reminiscent of blue cheese. But my husband liked this one and gave it a 7/10. We also felt everything was reasonably priced, it came to about $37 for two subs and two bags of chips. We'll definitely be back to try more subs! read more

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TLDR; sandwiches are HUGE and delicious! Great place for takeout. Vibes: the restaurant is small and quaint. You can order ahead or at the counter and there are several barstools along the window for sitting. Food: If you're worried about the portion or price of the sandwich - DONT BE! They're MUCH bigger than you're probably imagining! The half sandwich is $14-$16 and comes with a bag of chips. The portion is so generous, I think it's well worth the price. My husband and I ordered two half sandwiches to share. We had enough for lunch and dinner. Here's what we got: The Ceasar: crispy chicken + all of the makings and flavor you'd expect from a Ceasar salad. DELICIOUS! Next time I'll ask for a little more Ceasar dressing. The Tuscan: very saucy and flavorful! We both enjoyed the sandwich but felt it was missing something. We'll definitely get it again but will add a cheese next time! I didn't see this online but in store there's an option to build your own. Looking forward to trying that! read more

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I didn't think sandwiches could be SO good. We ate them 2 days ago and I'm still drooling. They weren't kidding - these sandwiches are absolutely massive and overflowing. They're meant to be shared or eaten over multiple meals so they are priced accordingly. I appreciate that they listened to customer feedback and added half sizes (8 inches). I can't imagine how large the whole 15 inch sandwich is. We tried the Tuscan and classic Italian with a side of lemon aioli. The Tuscan was very saucy and flavorful. The Italian felt like it had 3 lbs of deli meats and we had meat sweats after only eating half of the half size. The lemon aioli was a nice addition and they provide a reasonable amount for 75 cents. I'm usually cautious about toasted baguettes because they can cut the roof of your mouth but these were actually quite fluffy. All sandwiches come with chips, which were a small 1 oz bags of Utz chips. Kettle chips would match the quality of their food more. This is mainly a take-out spot. They have a handful of bar seating facing the windows but it can easily be crowded inside. There is very limited waiting space so I'd recommend calling your order in ahead of time. They don't seem to have a website yet. I found their menu on their social media. They also have pasta salad and some desserts. read more

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If this place has one fan, it's me. If this place has no fans, I'm dead. Legitimately one of the most delicious sandwiches I have ever had in my life - not trying to be dramatic or hyperbolic either. It is amazing what these guys have put together. Every single sandwich recipe is unique - something you quite literally cannot find anywhere else. They put their own unique spin on most everything - and then blow it up into a generously sized hoagie that's enough for like four meals! Seriously - you get your money's worth here and then some. It's hard to say which is our favorite - but if I had to choose one, the chicken caesar is TO DIE FOR. Or the Fried Chokes. Both just incredible bursts of flavor with just the right amount of veggie to balance out the fried goodness alongside it. Awesome ambiance when you walk in - gives off the vibe of a neighborhood sandwich shop. When you walk in, it feels like they know you - or at least care about you. Super approachable staff, detailed menu, and some cool colorful merch too. Plus its walkable to our new place in Church Hill so what is there not to love?!?! Legitimately so impressed with everything here - opened right on time with us moving to the neighborhood, it's almost as if they knew we were coming! read more

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Been twice already because the food is that good. The Tuscan Chicken and Beef Bulgogi^ were excellent. Next up: The Philadelphian. Everyone there is also kind and friendly. Thanks, Chimbo! read more

Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe - Beef Bulgogi - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great sandwiches. Go! Friendly service, interesting choices, quality ingredients. What more do you need?

Grabbed sandwiches from here after a long day of travel. They were delicious. The secret star of the show was the banana pudding!

Massive sandwiches, super delicious, love all the different variations and creations. If you want to be full and satisfied by a sandwich you have found the right spot! read more

Just your average sandwich shoppe located by Chimborazo park only plus for me because we grabbed our food and ate at the park! For your average person nothing special for me Went to Subway the next week and had more choices! read more

Let's talk about these sandwiches. I'm almost positive one bite and all your sins will be forgiven. I've tried their subs 3 times now and they do NOT disappoint. It's a fully packed toasted baguette with fresh ingredients. The marinated sliced pork loin, banana peppers relish and the horseradish aioli , that flavor is delicious. There are no grocery store deli meats here, it's chicken cutlets, marinated pork and flank steak, ham, pepperoni, prosciutto - high quality meats. You get what you PAY for people - $15-16 for a half sub, little pricey but one bite and you will be so happy with your purchase. Each time I have visited, there has been a 20-30 minute wait so please do not get restless , waiting for your delicious sub. The flavors of the meats topped with the dressings are absolutely fantastic. Well done Chimbo! Welcome to the neighborhood & make yourself at home. read more

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Newer sandwich shop in the Church Hill 'hood of Richmond, this place offers various sandwiches, in addition to a build-your-own-deli sammy option. We ordered: +The Fried Chokes - with battered & deep-fried artichoke hearts, lemon garlic aioli, chopped Romaine, and sundried tomatoes +The Sheep - with marinated & sliced flank steak, white bean hummus, pickled red onions, chopped Romaine, and feta cheese +The Tuscan - with marinated grilled chicken, onion jam, arugula, and sundried tomato shallot cream sauce +and, The Brisket - with slow-roasted sliced brisket, chimichurri, roasted peppers, arugula, pickled red onions, and mayo All sandwiches came in two sizes - small (8 inches) or large (16 inches); they were nestled in between the toasted house baugette and chips. The sandwiches were generously filled and easily shareable between two people or into two meals, at least. The place is cute and bright, and staff were friendly and efficient. Note that Chimbo is closed on Wednesdays! Plenty of parking available in the large lot. +generously-filled sammies +friendly staff & service +ample parking read more

I love this place! The service is excellent and this sandwich has become my favorite. read more

Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe - Huge sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great place! Staff is great and cute. Service was fast, even when busy. Small space inside, so not a ton of seating (few stools at the window counter, cute vibe!) but great to take out. The sandwiches are fantastic!!!!!! No matter what you get it's delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Excellent sandwiches! We stopped in here in a food tour and sampled the Tuscan chicken sandwich. It was so good that we came back the next day and got the full sandwich along with the fig and pig. Yummy! Great service and vibes! read more

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Went here for lunch today, and when I tell you this sandwich was a SLEEPER!! So good, full of meat and cheese, warm soft baguette it was perfect! I also tried the banana pudding but could only take 1 bite of it because I was so full from a half sando! I got the Philadelphian with lemon garlic aioli instead of horseradish aioli and it was still very good and full of flavor. I will be back once I wake up from my carb induced slumber.... read more

Good lord. I'm somewhat glad (somewhat) that I don't live closer. This is what a true "sandwich joint" is supposed to be. Menu is outstanding, service is friendly and inviting, and quality is superb. I'm a big appetite kind of guy and a half sandwich was definitely more than one meal. You won't be disappointed, at all. read more

The portions are HUGE, I think even a half sandwich could easily feed two people for lunch. Got banana pudding as a side and it was also soooo good! Don't sleep on this place!! read more

Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I must admit, I like a good sandwich, and Chimbo was fantastic! The sandwiches offer unique combinations on house made bread. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

First time eating here. In old 81/2 location. Had the Philly. Amazing sandwich. Huge portion. Great staff. Eat in or take out. You'll be back. Enjoy. read more

The Sandwiches here are amazing and portions are huge. The person at the register was very helpful and friendly. Would go back here anytime!! read more

"Great spot for a quick, satisfying bite! Service was fast and friendly, and the sandwiches are both huge and full of creative flavor combinations. Definitely worth a visit if you're hungry and want something a little different." read more

Sandwiches are huge, bread tastes very fresh, balanced generous portions of meats and fixin's.

Ok, I don't know who told me that this place was" just ok.. nothing to write home about " - they clearly have no taste buds. Seriously, one of the best subs I have eaten that I didn't make myself! I chose the chicken caesar. The cutlets (multiple) were crispy, succulent and piping hot. Juxtaposed against the rich, garlicky, cheesy and heady anchovy dressing (only complaint was the chop on the romaine- i would have painted the dressing on to whole leaves of romaine because most of it ended up in the bowl- but I'm splitting hairs) and the bread! perfectly crusty on the outside and soft yet not overly dense inside ( a perfect vehicle that didn't mottle the ingredients) Exceptional! Did I mention the size... I NEVER leave a meal unfinished but I struggled to finish the 1/2 size sandwich! THANK YOU, for upping the ante on what the Church Hill food scene has become. I wish you all the best! Please let me know when you will tackle the perfect rendition of the Chicago Italian beef of my youth. WOW! Just WOW read more

I should've took pictures of my sandwich but it was AMAZING! Saw a guy with a couple thousand likes on social media review the restaurant and he recommended the Tuscan sandwich! 10/10 recommend!!!! Great customer service, very clean and tidy! Will be back :) *first time customer btw* read more

I am a resident of Church Hill, so I always try to support local businesses. On the Sunday I stopped by, Chimbo Sandwich Shop already had a line out the door when arrived 15 minutes after they opened! The staff was extremely friendly and even remembered my name when I returned to pick-up. I ordered the Tuscan and Fried 'Chokes -- both were great, and I will be returning! read more

The breads no good, no texture or volume. Basically tastes like those take and bake subs from the grocery store. The Italian is done right though with peppers, oil and vinegar. But If you're making bread in house, you have to do it as well or better than wherever you'd source it from. Maybe they can workshop their bread recipe. read more

I would do some seriously shady things for the chance to have another bite of the Tuscan. This is what a sandwich should be. I'm a happy full man read more

So happy to see this up and running. I'm a regular at LPH and couldn't wait to try this new place out. I tried the Chicken Caesar sandwich. Two huge pieces of chicken with flavorful greens and what seemed like a Parmesan Crisp atop. Great big and filling sandwich for $18, probably could feed 2. Good bread. I can't wait to try the entire menu. Service was good and as fast as it needed to be to produce a great product and not just throw together any ol' sandwich. Clean place, inviting staff. I'll be back. read more