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    Mr Special

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Cuban, Sandwiches
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Liberty N.

    "I think it was f***ing good" - my boyfriends words! We were only in Tampa for a night but found this whole in the wall and our expectations were exceeded greatly! The coffee is amazing. We can appreciate the hustle of the workers--so busy yet so friendly and efficient! Will come back given the chance.

    Harry D.

    What a dump this place is, old with very little on the shelves. But it's always the dumps where you find a nice surprise. The surprise here is how good the Cuban sandwiches are, places that sell Cuban sandwiches in Tampa are plentiful so I can afford to be picky, the sandwiches here are tasty and worth getting. So don't be afraid to walk in here .

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    1 year ago

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    9 months ago

    Sandwich is fresh! Owners very kind. Not your fast food chain shenanigans! Great for a pick up not so much eat in.

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    1 year ago

    When I lived in Tampa and worked for the dealership this was my go to spot every morning . The breakfast was amazing

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    3 years ago

    Super friendly, great coffee and awesome breakfast sandwiches... it's a hidden little gem.

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    2 years ago

    Always so nice. Great customer service! Whenever I order a sandwich or cafe it's always excellent!! Good prices and great food!

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    15 years ago

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    9 years ago

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    10 years ago

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    14 years ago

    Best Breakfast sandwich ever! period

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    9 years ago

    Worst Cuban sandwich ever. Don't everything you read. Barely any pork and it was deli meat.. very disappointed.

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    This is THE place for a breakfast sandwich, infinitely better than the fast food chains, yours is made to order right before your eyes....

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    Potbelly

    Potbelly

    4.1
    (62 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Man ew lol. Being in Tampa on a work trip i needed a quick bite while in the office. Within 20…read moreminutes Uber eats was delivery the item. I had a Mediterranean chicken sandwich, well let's say I ordered it because I could not eat it. The chicken was grey and I couldn't distinguish it from the artichoke. I was quickly creeped out and wondering what type of GMO was this on the bun. Give the in restaurant team credit, it was hot, included all listed ingredients. But the product quality is poor. Not even sure this was chicken. Yall dont pull up, unless you dont care lol

    I've been to this potbelly about 15-20 times over the past few years. My son loves the Mac and…read moreCheese. Today was by far the worst experience coming here in years. Overall I've been going to Potbelly since 2002 starting back in Chicago. See the attached picture and tell me if you think this is acceptable Mac and Cheese? Beyond it being runny, the noddles were not cooked. Don't serve this. I'd rather hear, sir it'll be another 20 minutes before the Mac and Cheese is ready. You think trying to serve this to a 3 year old is acceptable? I had the Italian which was fine so no complaints there. They try to make amends by offering a cookie and gave me a coupon for a free sandwich or salad. Like I said historically no major issues here beyond 1-2 times they forget the bottled water or applesauce for kids combo meal. I think maybe I'll stick to coming here on the weekdays.

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    Chicago Paulies

    Chicago Paulies

    4.9
    (276 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Chicago Paulie's is the kind of dive that's absolutely worth stopping at for authentic Chicago…read moredogs, Polish sausages, and Italian beefs. Paulie is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. As a first time customer, he treats you like you've been coming in for years. I ordered a Chicago Dog and a Polish Sausage, both served on perfectly steamed poppy seed buns with Vienna Beef franks and sausages loaded with super fresh toppings. I also had to try the Italian Beef, served on a fresh French roll piled with tender, juicy beef and hot giardiniera. I spent six years working in Chicago, and Paulie is turning out Chicago classics that rival some of the best I had there. He's ranked #6 on Yelp's Top 100 Sandwich Shops for a reason. Stop by, grab some incredible food, and take a few minutes to chat with Paulie. You'll be glad you did.

    I've only been to Chicago once, so I am certainly no expert on their local cuisine, but this food…read moretruck situated in a gas station parking lot made the Yelp list of top sandwich spots in the country, so I knew I had to stop by. The first time I came was right after that article, and there were about 50 people in line, so I left. This Saturday I stopped by at around noon, and I was third in line. WARNING: do not be in a rush! Your food is not coming out quickly. Paulie is a sweetheart, but he is a one-man show, and he likes to chat and get to know all his customers. They currently do not carry the full menu they show online, so I went with a Chicago hot dog, and the Italian beef sandwich. Paulie educated me a bit on the sandwich; if I wanted it juicy (with the sauce already on it) or on the side to dip into (yes, please, I'm a dipper), and how spicy I wanted it (more peppers, less peppers). After a nice chat with Paulie about politics, I headed home and dug in. The Chicago hot dog was perfect, although I had to remove the hot peppers. The sandwich was outstanding; the beef so tender, the peppers and onions adding depth, and the roll was so soft-I could only eat half, but the other half heated up nicely for dinner. Can't wait to go back!

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