If Jared Fogle had eaten two meals a day at Gandolfo's instead of at Subway, he wouldn't have lost all that weight, that's for sure.
Gandolfo's is a Provo original with authentic New York roots. The founder of the chain, Craig Gandolph, got started with a deli in New York, but after he moved to Provo, he opened the original Gandolfo's in 1989. Gandolfo's now has stores throughout the West.
Subway began as Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport Connecticut. It is now the third largest fast food chain in the world.
Both stores offer a New York theme, but Gandolfo's feels more like a New York deli. (My favorite NY deli is the famous Carnegie Deli--right by Carnegie Hall--where they offer ridiculously huge sandwiches and cheescake. Can't make it to New York? You can now find a Carnegie Deli at The Mirage in Las Vegas. But as the name of the casino indicates, it's not the same.) Gandolfo's also offers a wider selection than Subway does. They have good pastrami and corned beef, a variety of hot and cold subs, and authentic Nathan's hotdogs, both in the original coney dog style and a "second city" (Chicago) style.
Subway is probably healthier if you get the low fat meat and forego the mayo, but looking for a New York experience close to home? Skip the subway.
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I appreciate that Gandolfo's has quite the variety on the menu, but unfortunately, that is its downfall for me. When I walk in and see a whole wall devoted to descriptions of all the sandwiches, I feel overwhelmed; I need a 1/2 hour to read through them all. By the time I read the fifth description, I forget the first. Yet I noticed that generally the same sandwich will be listed several times with just a difference in meat/cheese/lettuce/tomato. I would prefer fewer listings, with the option of choosing a meat, cheese, etc. I guess I'm more of a Subway girl (which by the way, is delish with just honey mustard and sweet onion sauce).
As for the last sandwich I had at Gandolfo's, I think it was the Bridge Hampton. Sadly, it seemed to taste like a sandwich from home. Who wants the taste of a "homemade" sandwich when you're eating out? Well, maybe some people, but not me because I grew up in the sticks and everything was homemade. :)
Despite my recent aversion, I will give them another chance and branch out to something else.
I kind of get overwhelmed by their menu too, especially if it's busy and there are people behind me. If you do decide to try it again, try looking at their menu online first. Then you can take the time to get an idea of what you might like to order. That's what I did after our last trip, and now I'm ready for the next time we end up there!
My teenage son loves their breakfast sandwiches, so one morning I took him there (as a "reward" for getting up early on a day he didn't have to be to school until 10 am--I needed a ride home from the mechanic). I thought the kaiser rolls the breakfast sandwiches came on were so yummy! They seemed very light and fresh.
I had heard rumors about this place having some very good pastrami sandwiches. I was disappointed to discover their pastrami tastes like they bought it at the Macy's deli. I have eaten a real pastrami sandwich in New York and sadly Gandolfo's pastrami just doesn't live up to the real thing.
I think everyone has their own point of view on things. I don't thing Gandolfo's is soo bad at all. See some of us think its bad and some of us actually think its wonderful so its not the place that makes itself good or bad, its the people and how they look at things. We are a human race and unfortunately we can never be pleased with everything.
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