Don't pass up this little sandwich shop. Little building but it packs a big punch! We tried the chicken bacon ranch, the chicken Caesar salad wrap, and the buffalo chicken Caesar salad wrap. They were all delicious. The bagged kettle cooked chips are delicious. No fresh brewed tea but won't ding them for that. The guy who rang us up, Dean, what a nice man. read more

The Best Sandwich shop in Tampa. If you're a fan of Italian sandwiches, this place is a must. I had the Tony Piccante and it absolutely delivered--crispy chicken cutlet, flavorful vodka sauce, melty cheese, and just the right amount of heat. Fresh ingredients, great bread, and friendly service. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Hands down, the greatest chicken Caesar wrap in this world. Pure perfection from first bite to last -- I'm talking crisp romaine, dressing done right, chicken juicy, wrap tight, no sog. This is the real deal, not the Florida imitation nonsense. Gotta give props to Max for putting me on the chicken Parm sub too. Another best of the best I've ever had when it comes to chicken parm sandwiches -- sauce, cheese, bread, all in the right proportion, nothing drowning anything else out. If you see this review, don't think -- get in the car and get the wrap. Get the Chicken Parm Sandwich while you're at it. read more

Please for the love of god, order ahead if you don't like to wait. It's a small space, so it feels crowded. There's a bench outside for waiting. Ordering was quick, but we waited from 1:04pm until 1:33pm for a wrap and a chicken parm. That being said, there's a reason it's busy. That wrap was so tasty and we haven't even gotten to the chicken parm yet. read more

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Best chicken cutlet sandwich I've had since I left New Jersey in 2011. Soft fresh Italian bread sub roll, pounded thin cutlet, so good. The line waiting for subs was insane at 3 p.m. On a Saturday. This is a takeout place - there are only three tables so plan to bring your sandwich home. read more

Cousin Vinny's - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was so impressed with Cousin Vinny's. I'm not really a sandwich girl so that says a lot. There was a line out of the door so I knew it must be good. We got prosciutto di papo and That Louie! Who knew a chicken cutlet on a sandwich could be so good. The food was delicious. We will be back to try the other menu items. read more

Stopped by Cousin Vinny's in Tampa to grab some subs before heading out to catch the sunset, and it was a solid choice. I ordered the Tony Piccante, and my husband got something similar to an Italian sub ( can't remember the name). Both sandwiches were packed with flavor and made with really fresh ingredients. The portions are no joke either..you're definitely getting your money's worth. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and satisfying without feeling heavy. I was full eating half. Perfect quick stop if you want something filling and flavorful. read more

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Cousin Vinny's Sandwich is a small sandwich shop located on Cass St near the University of Tampa. There is not much seating or standing room inside so you might want to consider taking your food to go. Parking is also scarce. Service is quick though. Our sandwich was ready within 8 minutes. I've only tried one sandwich so far, Tony Piccante... but that's all I needed to try to say it's one of the best around. The bread was excellent. The cutlets with vodka sauce, red peppers, ricotta, and mozzarella made an outstanding sandwich. At $15 it's not a cheap sandwich for the size, but it's stacked with quality ingredients. read more

Cousin Vinny's - Tony piccante - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Welcome to the family Cousin Vinny. I loved it here. Well I didn't really go in. I ordered online and picked it up. Which was so efficient and seamless. Order was ready mad fast too. Going here I had really high hopes but I was also worried that it would be a letdown. Based off the extreme hype I was worried but knew I had to try it and do a trial by fire. Not only did they pass but they crushed the test. I went with 2 homies. All ordered separate menu items and they delivered. Pesto sammy, prosciutto sammy and a spicy chicken cutlet. Idk I can't be asked to get the government names from the menu, too many clicks away. But all three delivered. Spent the day by the pool and took these bad boys down afterwards and if my summer is backed and sponsored by My Cousin Vinny, it's going to be a great summer. Chicken was breaded perfectly, correct amount of sauce-cheese-toppings ratio and bread was plush. I mean no notes except lemme get more!! A fun idea, (and I know the kitchen will hate this and im sorry) what if we allowed the customer to do a half-half deal. Two different half's of a sandwich would go crazyyyyy - just an idea. I'll be back to try the whole menu and the wraps. I'm excited read more

Food was great. The staff were very friendly and so kind. They gave me a free chocolate chip cookie! So nice! This place was very busy and it is quite small. Only three tables inside with 4 seats each. But no big deal. Most people it seems take orders to go. This place bas been going viral online, so I thought I'd give it a try and I'm glad that I did! read more

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Tiny place with BIG taste!! We stopped by on a quick trip after watching beach volleyball games at Univ of Tampa. Delicious! Just wow! Super friendly from placing the order to pick up. We got the chicken Caesar wrap and the Tony Piccante. Wrap was outstanding, fresh. The "Tony" was great- the bread was off the charts good. Soft with a crunch. A bit messy, but worth it. Spicy ala vodka sauce does have a kick to it. Huge portions. Could actually split and you'd be fine. Would definitely RECOMMEND!! read more

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Update: I went back to Cousin Vinny's after a year and now I can say they truly impressed. Their menu has expanded and they now seem very dialed in. I got the Cape Del Schmeet and it was excellent. read more

Cousin Vinny's - Update: Cape Del Schmeet - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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My brother had heard good things about Vinny's so we stopped by for lunch and we get the hype! It's a small restaurant with minimal parking and seating, but truly massive and delicious sandwiches so just plan on taking yours to go if needed. My sister and I split the prosciutto di papo which was packed with fresh mozz, red peppers, and prosciutto. Absolutely delicious and more than enough for 2 people. My brother and his fiance split the Tony piccante and the bite I tried before they devoured it was just as good. Make sure you catch the mural of my cousin Vinny outside! read more

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Had to check this place out after making Michelins Bib Gourmand! I understand they can get wildly busy, so was fortunate to show up during a downtime, and even then it took a while for the sammy to come out, as it must be made fresh. The Louie was a bit dry, but cutlet was on point - crispy and tender, and bread warm, soft, with crispy outter shell. Not a cheap Sammy, but worth the extra couple bucks for something local & made with love. read more

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Visited on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was busy, but the staff were friendly and promptly took our order. We tried the chicken Caesar wrap with chicken cutlets instead of grilled chicken, and the Parmesan Don with vodka sauce. Both were absolutely delicious!! I have been wanting to try this place for the longest time and after visiting, I'm kicking myself wishing I hadn't waited so long! Cousin Vinny's surpassed my expectations! Flavor insane, personable staff, efficient. We will definitely visit again very soon! read more

I finally got to cousin Vinny's...wow! Who knew that this unassuming brown paper bag held within it the most amazing meatball sub of all time?! The bread is crunchy on the outside and sort and chewy inside. The meatballs were...well, meaty! I got the spicy vodka sauce and it...was...amazing! Just a little kick...cheesy and tomatoey...overall 5 star experience. I got it to go, of course...I'll be back! read more

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Grilled chicken Caesar salad wrap was WOW. You wouldn't think a Caesar wrap could get any better but then I tried this place... Number one tip is to order EARLY especially around peak times! I did an online order on a Friday at 1:30pm (website says it'll be ready in 30/45 minutes) and got there at 2:55pm. Place was PACKED. I ended up waiting until 2:20 when I finally got my food. Well worth the wait... but be prepared to be waiting with students that attend school nearby and be basically shoulder to shoulder as place is very small. Staff was going as quick as the could! Parking is kind of a nightmare which is understandable given where the place is located. read more

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We decided to call an audible from boring airport food and found these guys on Yelp on the way out of Tampa. So glad we did. Got the vin don with spicy vodka and it was gone basically the moment I sat down in 38C read more

Cousin Vinny's - Vin don - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

What an incredible experience! First, we loved finding out that Vinny is a former Long Islander--just like us! It made us feel right at home. The restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine. Watching the staff work together so seamlessly in a small space was impressive. Everyone knew exactly what they were doing, and the service was outstanding. To top it off, Vinny surprised us with a complimentary cannoli and a meatball sandwich that had been made by mistake. That kind of generosity says a lot about how they treat their customers. The food was phenomenal! The schiacciata bread is hands-down some of the best we've ever had, and the desserts were just as amazing. We loved it so much that we went online later and ordered the Tony Piccante for dinner--and WOW, it was just as delicious! We can't stop talking about this place. We'll definitely be back again and again. You truly have a gold mine! read more

I heard a lot about these sandwiches but only went now to try it There are long line that moves pretty fast. Most sandwiches are with meat but one is vegetarian- the one we had. It was tasty and we will come back again. read more

CAPOOOOOOO!! Great establishment. Great service. Great quality. If you don't like it argue wit ya motha. read more

Stopped by Cousin Vinny's on Sunday around 2pm. Wow they were absolutely PACKED inside. We couldn't tell who had ordered versus who was waiting for their order based on how crowded it was. After a bit, we realized everyone had ordered already and we stepped up to the cash register. I ordered the PROSCIUTTO DI PAPO and my boyfriend ordered the THEE PARMESAN DON. We stood awkwardly in the way of the trash can for a while as there was zero space in the place to go to truly be out of the way of people. After about 20 minutes of standing there, a table cleared up and we very quickly rushed over to grab a seat. The cashier came out and cleaned another table but did not bother to clean ours. It seemed as though she was only willing to clean empty table. After about 40 minutes, our food was ready. It was insane to see how many orders were on their screen as the whole kitchen is visible from inside the place. The sandwiches were good, but I would absolutely recommend ordering ahead so that you don't get stuck standing there forever waiting. I also don't necessarily think the sandwiches were as good as expected. Especially for how long we had to wait. read more

Pretty good overall and I'd visit again, but it's not a tremendous value at $15+. The soda fountain has some very yummy and unique choices. One thing that I didn't like at all was being asked for my phone number (for an eat in order?), then first name (which is really the only reasonable ask), and then last name?? Seriously? At that point I said no and was about to walk out, honestly, but the guy settled for my last initial (wtf). Anyway good sandwiches with a side order of way TMI requested - please just ask first name and give me a sando! read more

Yum! Great service, sandwiches, vibes. I have no complaints. The bread was perfectly toasted. The chicken cutlets were thin and crispy. Will be back soon! read more

Cousin Vinny's - Meatball sub with red sauce Capo del schmeet - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We tried them over a year ago and loved it, but lately we've been twice in the past 6 months and felt disappointed. Prosciutto Di Papo- good and loaded. but again i havent had this recently so don't know if its the same quality. Tony Piccante- not at all enough vodka sauce like they used to put yet prob one of the best items on the menu. Thee Parmesan Don- plain jane. Tiramisu Tres Leches- nothing special. It's sad because they were TikTok famous last year so the quality bumped up but now it's dying down. Is it still the best italian sub shop in Tampa? I'm sure but I wish it was up to NY quality. Ambience- busy but hectic and crowded. small space with not enough sitting let along waiting space. bathrooms are usually clean however. read more

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I had the Italian Stallion. It was so good I wanted to cry. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Everything is perfect.

My stomach is rumbling as I think about my visit to Cousin Vinny's. I stopped in for lunch a few days ago and WOW! the food here is phenomenal! I ordered the Tony Piccante at the recommendation of the cashier and it did not disappoint. Warm crisp Italian bread was filled with super tender chicken cutlets, lightly spicy vodka sauce, gooey mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, and juicy red peppers. Please go out of your way to visit Cousin Vinny's. It is a must visit in Tampa. read more

Cousin Vinny's - Tony Piccante - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

When you hear Italian Sandwich shops, you tend to think of the classic Italian cold cut meat sandwiches that we all know and love. Cousin Vinny's focuses more on other Italian sandwiches like cutlets and schiaccata. They had me at cutlet sandwiches and so we stopped by to try some. Service was quick and after ordering, it took about 10 minutes for my sandwich to be ready. There's a few tables inside but I took my food to go. I ordered the Tony Piccante which was fantastic! I cutlet was tender and tasty. The spicy vodka sauce was a huge highlight and it definitely had a nice kick to it! All things combined with the cheese and roasted red peppers, it was heavenly. However by the end of the sandwich, the acidic flavors got to be a little too much between the vodka sauce and roasted red peppers. If the vodka sauce or other parts of the sandwich were slightly salted more, I think this would help balance out the overall sandwich. But even with that being said, I really loved this sandwich and am sad that I won't be able to try something else until I'm back in Tampa! read more

Cousin Vinny's - Tony Piccante - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ordered the Tomei & Mozz along with Thee Parmesan Don. The Tomei was solid and you can tell everything was fresh. The cutlet on the Don was seasoned but VERY dry. Neither was bad at all but I honestly don't see what all the hype is about. I could have gotten the same at my local pizza joint. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place for a while. It was hyped. Although the food was still great it was missing a lot of UMPH for me. I got the Louie and expected more pesto or more flavoring. I wouldn't knock them though because I would be back to try again. I hope they can bring it the next time because they are very big and popular. read more

So there I am, pulling up to Cousin Vinny's in Tampa, and what's staring me down from the storefront? That elusive red square--Michelin 2025. Wait, what? A sandwich shop with Michelin cred? Stakes officially raised. I went straight for "That Louis"--their signature chicken cutlet with pesto and roasted red peppers. And let me tell you, I was ready to nitpick every detail. But nah, this was just a damn good sandwich. The bread, which for me is half the battle, was a soft white roll that perfectly balanced the crunch of that cutlet. High-quality ingredients across the board! Now, if I'm behind honest--this probably isn't the single best sandwich shop I've ever hit (and trust me, I've probably clocked over 100 at this point). But a Michelin-guided one? That's a first for me, and Vinny's holds its own. Sandwiches are life, and this is sandwich excellence! I'm already curious about the rest of that menu. I shall return soon enough to itch that curiosity..... read more

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Cousin Vinny's is definitely within my top 5 for sandwich shops in Tampa! The cutlets & meatballs are made fresh in house & you can tell! Everything tastes flavorful & fresh. The service here was great, no complaints. The vibes were good, however space/seating is limited. It's such a popular spot & I definitely would highly recommend! read more

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Visiting Tampa and really wanted a sandwich. This place was great. Very delicious food, legit delicious. On top of that service couldn't have been better. Very friendly, great recommendations, and checked in on us. If you are in the area highly reccomend. read more

Popped into Vinny's on a whim but gosh is it hard to find parking! They only have three spots! We ended up parking down the street and walking. It's definitely a primarily takeout spot. There are three tables which are always full. Super minimalist with the options and the supplies. You won't find napkins, forks or knives hanging out for you to access. The bathroom also didn't have any paper towels. Also the music was insanely loud. Couldn't even hear my husband from across the table. Now the food! The food was delicious! I had the chicken Caesar wrap and it was probably the best I ever had! The homemade dressing was just the right amount. The croutons offered a nice crunch. They have grilled or cutlet chicken available too. My husband at the chicken parm and he enjoyed that too! read more

Cousin Vinny's - Chicken Caesar - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Service was friendly and very quick! Also the restaurant is very nice on the inside and good light music. The sandwich/ subs were made fresh to order and delicious. Id definitely come back and get the same sub. I don't recall the name but I got it without the salami/pork. There's very limited parking but we made it work. read more

Cousin Vinny's - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cousin Vinny's is probably one of the best chicken cutlet sandwiches you can get in the area! The portion sizes were extremely generous, and honestly the prices were not that bad. The service was very friendly, but it did take a good 15-20 minutes to get my food and that, paired with limited seating makes it a hard place to casually enjoy and yes, while you can take it home to eat, the bread becomes a little soggy and quality goes down a little bit. I found it to be just a little too crowded and busy for a chicken cutlet sandwich that you can get at many other places locally that are just as good and with the comfort of enjoying at the restaurant. Sandwiches are 5/5, service is 4.5/5 due to high wait and Ambiance I'd say is 3.5/5 cause of limited seating and waiting room options. read more

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The sandwiches here are truly a 10/10! Absolutely loooove That Louie sandwich (yes, that's the name) and ask for extra vodka sauce on the side. The service is always friendly and speedy. Definitely consider taking a to-go order because the seating area is pretty small and sometimes it can get busy. This is a super casual sandwich shop. read more

Excellent sandwich shop! We had the Prosciutto di Papo, Thee Parmesan Don (eggplant), Capo del Schmeet. All made with generous toppings. Ordered online and it was ready when we got there 15 minutes later. Friendly stuff, not a lot of parking, cute spot. Lived up to the hype! read more

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I'm so glad I decided to check this spot out! From the moment I walked in, I noticed how clean the space was, which immediately made a great impression. Parking is a bit limited, so it's worth keeping that in mind when you plan your visit. Inside, there are only three tables along with a small bar area where you can stand and enjoy your food. We lucked out and were able to grab a table just as another group was leaving, but if you're stopping by after work or on a weekend, you might have to wait a bit. We tried the That Louie and the Parm Don with vodka sauce, and both were absolutely delicious. Our food came out within just a few minutes, and was insanely good. We also tried the chocolate chip cookie, which was the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. Overall, this place is definitely worth a visit. Next time, I'm excited to try one of their wraps or another sandwich. If you're in the area and looking for fresh, flavorful food in a cozy, casual setting, this spot should be at the top of your list! read more

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First time having Cousin Vinny's. I have heard so much about this place... It definitely did not disappoint. We had the Meatball Parmesan. So delicious. The flavor of the meatball was so tasty. The meatballs were a little bit soft for my preference but a delicious meatball and sandwich nonetheless. The star of our lunch was the Capo Del Shmeet. We have never had a sandwich quite like that... from the cutlets to the capicola to the cherry pepper mayo and red peppers, this sandwich was perfection. GO GET IT. You're welcome. read more

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