Here are four Delaware County locales that you can rely on for an outstanding hoagie experience, part of a list of 25 essential shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Bradford Pearson, Regan Fletcher Stephens, and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine.

1. Ro-Lynn Deli in Brookhaven offers up its signature sandwich, the Godfather hoagie on a Liscio seeded roll. There’s a meat-provolone base under a veggie layer with another Delco meat roll on top of the lettuce, tomato, onions, and long hots for an overflowing sandwich.

2. Sangillo’s Farm Fresh Produce & Deli in Drexel Hill.  This Delco favorite is staffed with hoagie engineers who craft your sandwich. Try the two-foot-long Uncle Tony Italian with long hots and actual sharp provolone.

3. DiCostanza’s Sandwich in Boothwyn is under third-generation ownership by Augie DiConstanza, who served his first customers when he was eight, standing on a box to make the sandwich.

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4. Pagano’s in Drexel Hill is very serious about their Italian hoagies, offering nine versions. There’s even an Italian hoagie Stromboli.  You’ll find a Pagano hoagie platter at many Delco events around town.

See the entire list of Philadelphia area 25 hoagie shops, including 4 Delaware County locales, where you can rely on for an essential hoagie experience at Philadelphia Magazine.  

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Rockin Raffi’s Home Cooking in Los Angeles shows how to make an authentic Italian hoagie.