"At Franky’s, when they ask if you want the philly cheesesteak “how it comes,” you say yes. The reasonable portion of provolone lets the flavorful steak (with grilled onions and peppers sprinkled here and there) shine. The bread is toasted golden brown, yet still soft and bouncy inside. They give you a hole-punch card for a free sandwich after your 10th visit—a goal you will accomplish faster than you think, thanks to the affordability and speed of this spot. Franky’s Deli feels like the kind of place you’d find in Brooklyn. Until you realize their Italian sub is made with cuban bread, and then you remember you’re in Hialeah." - virginia otazo, mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer
"Franky’s Deli feels like the kind of place you’d find in Brooklyn. Until you realize their Italian sub is made with cuban bread, and then you remember you’re in Hialeah. The family-owned sandwich shop has been around for decades and they’re actual wizards in sandwich sorcery. Ruler-sized sandwiches are just under $10 and they give you a hole-punch card for a free sandwich after your 10th visit—a goal you will quickly accomplish once you try their tuna salad sandwich (say yes to all toppings offered)." - mariana trabanino, virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"The first time we ordered Frankie & Wally’s, then still operating from a ghost kitchen in Allapattah, we were blindsided. Could a sandwich—one that had been delivered, no less—really be this exceptional? Everything about it had been carefully considered and thoughtfully engineered. The meat was sliced so thin it was practically translucent. Strategic cheese placement ensured the bread was not made even the slightest bit soggy by the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Lettuce was shredded so fine you could floss with it. Frankie & Wally’s treats its sandwiches like NASA treats rockets, and although the Il Padrino—with its layers of ham, salami, and mortadella—is our favorite, we’ve found this to be true of every sandwich we’ve tried so far. The best part? Frankie & Wally’s is in the process of opening up a shop in Coral Gables. In the meantime, find them inside a food truck parked outside Superblue in Allapattah." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Franky’s feels like the kind of place you’d find in Brooklyn. Until you realize their Italian sub is made with cuban bread, and then you remember you’re in Hialeah. They make great, ruler-sized sandwiches that are delicious, filling, and just under $10. The family-owned sandwich shop is incredibly friendly and gives you a hole-punch card for a free sandwich after your 10th visit. So really, it’s economically responsible to become a regular at this place." - virginia otazo, mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer
"The Meal: Famous Italian on Cuban Bread, $9.95 Franky’s Deli feels like the kind of place you’d find in Brooklyn. Until you realize their Philly cheesesteak is made with cuban bread, and then you remember you’re in Hialeah. The family-owned sandwich shop has been around for decades and they’re actual wizards in sandwich sorcery. Ruler-sized sandwiches are just under $10 and they give you a hole-punch card for a free sandwich after your 10th visit—a goal you will quickly accomplish after you try these thin slices of capicola layered beautifully on fluffy cuban bread. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino