Jill C.
Yelp
I was familiar with the original Capriotti's in Newark, DE (friend of a friend's family business), but heard mixed reviews about them once they franchised in the 90s. We found a location near to where my buddy was moving in Annapolis, so I had to give this location a try.
For me, there's nothing better on the menu than The Bobbie. Glad to see theres now the option to have The Bobbie served hot (vs the traditional cold), which I absolutely prefer. It's a Thanksgiving Turkey sandwich (to those who are unfamiliar), but they slow-roast real turkey so the taste is exceptionally good and authentic. So you've got turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on a sub (served hot or cold) with a little mayo. It won "best sandwich" awards for a very good reason. And to be able to eat this anytime of year, not just the holidays, is awesome.
BUT, the one thing these franchise locations can't duplicate: the bread. The original DE store had crispy Italian bread for sub rolls, and I've yet to encounter one that can even come close to that quality of bread. Like a bagel shop outside of NY/NJ, they'll say it's the water that makes it taste different and un-duplicatable. (Or do they just cheap out and get cheaper mass-produced rolls rather than ones from an Italian bread/bakery?) Either way, it detracts a bit from what could be an absolutely epic sandwich.
Still, if you haven't tried one, you really must. Crusty bread or no, it's worth the trip.
Oh, and get the "small"...that's a normal sized sub, cut in half, like you're used to. If you get any larger, expect to share or have leftovers!