Luigi’s

Great fresh sandwiches, so much better than those franchise sandwiches. This was my 1st experience with eating at Luigi's (since Im from a different state) I feel bad for not getting some food pictures to post, but we ended up eating everything before I wrote this review. The pizza bites are a French bread style and definitely worth getting cause they won't last long. Their home made Italian soda was really tasty. So if your reading this and deciding whether or not to try the food I extremely recommend you eat here, you won't be disappointed!!

These are pictures of my leftovers. I didn't think to take one of the whole sandwich. I had the six inch gut grinder. It was on a hoagie roll. The bun was different than in pictures I've seen. The roll was toasted on both sides so kind of crunchy. There wasn't much meat and it was seared so it was crispy. The onions and peppers were chopped and fell off when I picked it up. There is no lettuce. The place was clean and cute on the inside. The sandwich was $10.99 and didn't come with chips or anything. It was edible but overpriced for what you got. Overall I was very disappointed in the sandwich. I could have made a better one at home.

Me and my boyfriend were wanting good Italian tonight and after reading some reviews chose here and we were not disappointed we got two meatball subs and an Italian soda each, it was delicious! The staff were incredibly friendly, food was ready fairly quickly and the dogs even got pup cups. Highly recommend giving them a try, I would post a picture but we both scarfed it down immediately there was no time for photos 😂 -thank you for a great meal!

Update August 2022: still great. I opted for the large meatball with onions. 8 meatballs and very tasty. My wife got the garbage grinder without peppers. Even better. Great service. Very clean. Note split shift hours. Great local place for sandwiches and such. The home of the original garbage grinder. I got one (of course!) and it was delicious. Friendly staff.

I stopped in for lunch while I was in town. (I make it a point to stop by local businesses for meals on my visits.) Luigi's is definitely one of the places I'll keep going back to. I have tried a couple sandwiches off their menu and have not been disappointed once. Both the gut grinder and the Reuben were amazing, along with their Italian soda! I had to wait about 10-15 minutes for my sandwiches but I would gladly do so again. The staff was friendly and helpful, even when the card reader started acting up. All in all it was worth stopping and going in.

Good sandwich just a bit slow. I have a 30 min lunch and is just not enough time for them to make my food. Only a few people there when I showed up so I didn't expect it to be 25min for a sandwich. Nice people I'll give them a 4 out of 5 if they were efficient enough to be a quick lunch spot I would go more.

It takes a few for the sandwich, but good things come to thise who wait!! My french dip was loaded with meat and melty cheese. So good!!! And I chose the small sandwich. The others were larges. Reuben was loaded. Took 2 days to finish! Clean, friendly, can call in your order ahead. Cute spot with parking. Outdoor table available. 10 out of 10 will eat here again!

So used to the garbage grinder, here in medford, I think I was a little disappointed with this one. I ordered 2 lrg ones and it was nothing like it. The sandwich I got was ok, but not what I was expecting. The service was great. The shop was bigger than in medford. But it didn't matter when the sandwich was a bummer.

This is a great place to eat. I recommend the hot pepper sandwich and French dip. A nice place to sit in the rainy weather and enjoy a meal

Wish I could give more than 5 stars for the sandwich! A little sketchy in the outside but the sandwiches were absolutely the best!

Small little local fave! Laid back and casual. Was busy when I arrived. All of the tables were taken which is a good sign. Lots of choices. Had the Luau hot sandwich! Delicious, but messy! Get lots of napkins!

Being new to the neighborhood we want to try every place. I was disappointed with Luigi's, the price point for what you get is way off, I had ordered the spaghetti but she told me "they don't have any cooked noodles" so I got the meatball sub, the meatballs were the frozen kind and not even cooked all the way, Oh well

I grew up in Coos Bay and I've had several Garbage Grinders (minus the onions) and have always loved them. Too bad I live 7+ hours away because those sandwiches are the best I've ever had.. Quiznos and Subway are nothing in comparison. I just got to thinking I wanted one and it's too bad I'm so far away. I loved this place!! The last time we went to Coos Bay, we totally went there, but they were closed and my heart was broken

After reading other reviews I had high hopes for this place, thinking it should be better than Subway across the street. I ordered the Garbage Grinder and it was ok, but nothing special. If you're not a fan of onions be sure to tell them to go light or leave them off, they put on a LOT of onions.

Maybe it was my bad for ordering spaghetti and meatballs at a sandwich place. I asked for extra sauce, got a normal amount of sauce after they charged $3 extra for it. I got one, meatball. One. So for $17 this is what I got. The noodles taste like they're gluten free or maybe just not done. Not Al Dante done, just not done and not good. I'm sad and still hungry AF. Two stars for the garlic bread save.

Solid sandwiches- very delicious. Thanks to fellow helpers for sending me here. This place is unassuming but worth a stop.

The same great grinder hoagies they served when I was a kid in the 1970's, with a cute new interior. I am happy they are still there. Friendly people and great sandwiches, with Italian sodas now!

Very quick and friendly service. Had one of the Grinder sandwiches and a Pina Colada. Our server suggested adding some half n half to the drink. Very good. Sandwich was excellent.

Been eating here for years. Always recommend to friends passing through town. Same reaction from everyone. Loved it. Under new ownership but really smart and maintained the same high quality. This place is a must.

Parking is a bit tight, building a bit sketchy, but don't be afraid! the sandwiches were AMAZING! Responsive and courteous staff as well! Will certainly stop again.

I've eaten at luigis for over 50 years... I don't live in the area anymore but when I come back to town that is the first place I eat at... I recently ate there and was extremely disappointed... Only 2 very thin slices of meat on the whole sandwich and barely any green peppers.. I can only attribute it to new management... I would pay a little more to have the sandwich like it used to be.

The grinder is awesome as was the meatball sandwich. The service was wonderful. So big that we took half home.

Really disappointed that the new owner is now using small hoagie rolls for the Regular size Hot pepper grinder, could not believe how small the sandwich's are now. I hardly had any meat on the Hot pepper sandwich, but did have a ton of onions. My boyfriend got the Large Pepperoni garbage grinder , and his hardly had any meat but had a ton of onions. Dont get me wrong the onions are delicious but we didn't want onions sandwich's . I ordered the Regular side pizza and my daughter who normally would eat their pizza refused it, the sauce tasted like tomato paste. The staff was friendly but that's the only good thing I can say. After I got home and saw the portion size I was mad that I paid 28.25 , and we were still being hungry after eating. That never happened when Helen ran the place. Really sad

It is the most disgusting place I ever ate at. The food made all of us sick for a couple of days. It was dirty and flies everywhere. Do yourself a favor. Run the other way.

Got 2 spagetti meatball meals. Not to bad seeing I'd never ate there before. Was pleasantly impressed and the waiting time wasn't bad. Thinking I'll make a visit again

Stick to the grinders. I had spaghetti, and had to order a meatball to go with it. The meatball was very small and was made ahead. It was not very tasty. No salad.

This place is more take out than eat in, but so be it. Luigi's is always packed when they are open, and they are generally open for lunch. They have a facebook page that you can check for hours, but expect them to be closed Sunday and Monday, open 11-6 most other days (I think they close at 5 pm on Saturday). Luigi's is super divey, not much more to say about decor than that. A few tables and chairs and an ordering counter, that's about it. On the other hand, what more do you need? There is a pretty neat wall 'o' pictures to take in while you wait, and my companion even got a picture taken with the nice little old lady that runs this place for the wall- pretty much made his week. Prices at Luigi's are pretty high (like $8 a sandwich) for the area, but just like at Yeong's you get a lot of food for what you pay. This spot specializes in grinders, and is the only place like it in the area. Their claim to fame is the garbage grinder, but I particularly like the turkey grinder- thick slices of turkey breast, veggies, melted cheesy goodness, all grilled up and greasey. Not the hugest sandwich I have had but definitely not Subway either... authentic Luigi's. Yum! The original owner is the little old lady in the back that still does most of the cooking; she is sweet as pie and a damn good sandwich maker. Her daughter was running the register when I visited and was extremely friendly. I wanted to thank her for helping out with a fundraiser at the local community college, and she was very gracious. Luigi's is like that scary house that people tell stories about only to realize a really nice geriatric person lives there that they have missed out on getting to know for the last thousand years... so do like in Monster House folks and get in there!

While eating here the staff said the owner changed a year about a year ago. It was a let down. Sparse vegetables, too much oil, sub par meat.

My sister and I Love The pizza bread; our childhood favorite. My sister also loved the blackberry creamosa. Very friendly and great customer service, will be returning. thanks so much

Very good Italian sandwich. I think I made a mistake in getting the pastrami instead of just an original garbage grinder but still very good.

Giving them 4 stars because those bstrds Subway opened right across the street. 0 stars to Subway, gonna remember them for this. Next time there is a choice as I travel the other guy gets my biz. As for Luigi's ... good sandwiches, nice atmosphere. 3.99 stars

if you want savory you came to the right place please get the pizza bread with pepperoni it just hits DIFFERENT and get an italian soda ! my boyfriends and i ultimate spot they're so good reconsider this little place it's delicious !!!

Okay, but nothing to travel out of your way for. Workmanlike sandwiches, but no bargains here. The people also seemed much friendlier to customers they seemed to know. Tight parking. Picnic table seating. Maybe an acquired taste? I guess we'll never know,

I love their spaghetti its so yummy! And super filling and there garlic cheesy bread it great as well, also their customer service is amazing and the workers are always patient and sweet!!

I came back from the USAF base I was at in SoCal in 1976, used to having a big inexpensive sub sandwich capable of being used for two meals. Luigi's gave me one for more than twice the price with less than half the food and a bad attitude to boot. SCREW YOU GUYS AND IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T FIGURED IT OUT... You have missed out on over 3 decades of business from me and I've done everything I can to trash your rep. You got bad word of mouth in spades when you screwed me once with your pathetic attempt at making a sub sandwich. I've never seen a worse one since that time either. You couldn't pay me to eat there.

We all really enjoyed the food at Luigi's this evening - our first visit ever but certainly not our last. 1 Garbage Grinder 1 Hot LA 1 Pastrami Reuben 1 Pizza Bread w/ Pepperoni All were cooked perfectly and with just the right amount of sauce. The bread was evenly toasted and it was stuffed full of yummy fillings. Very friendly service. Family owned local favorite. Not a chain and that's what we love most. It's got character.

Best sandwich I've ever had. My 4th time here. Holy moses the hot Italian was heaven in my mouth.

The service has always been friendly, and I have never been disappointed with the food. I absolutely love the Garbage Grinder. I think it's great we have this place here in Coos Bay.

Had lunch with a friend the other day caught a head and made reservations due to Covid. They reserved a table for us. I had a small garbage sub. My friend had a ham and cheese sub. As we were eating I noticed the people ordering a pizza subs those looked amazing. Everything was cooked really good tasted great and the service was prompt. They have a side window on the side that you can order and pick up. They are in the middle of completely remodeling the dining room. Thank you for a great lunch.

The service was very very friendly. They were very nice and I enjoyed the atmosphere. However, my sandwich was called like the Hot LA or so etching of that caliber, it was supposed to be spicy but holy mother of Christ there were so many jalapeños on this thing it was virtually inedible. And I LOVE spicy stuff, but this was so much it ruined the flavor of everything else on the sandwich. My husband got the special of spaghetti and meat sauce which they said "received raves" and was "to die for". ...meh, it was just okay. Very expensive for sandwiches.

Only made it through the front door to the counter. I was very inquisitive as to the composition of the sandwiches, my diet choice is a plant based one, so I tend to eat on a radical healthier level, (no offense to those who eat meat) Luigi's did NOT even have a whole wheat bun option, only enriched, nutritrent poor, white bread. I asked about a healthy vegetable mixture. This option was going to be mostly head lettuce, (used as a filler) I mean really? I excited the business. There is a Subway shop right across the street, which offers MANY healthier choices, and if so inclined to eat a sub, this would be my choice. It's unfortunate, because I prefer if possible to support the local business's. This business seems to have fallen into the "we've been here forever and this is the way we have always done it" category. The sandwich was made one way and one way only.I suggest the get more current and evolve.

All I can say is YUCK! Ordered the pastrami. It was made of the cheap loaf pastrami, and cheese that tastes like Velveeta. Burned bun. No mayo or mustard. Hands down, the worst excuse for a sandwich I've ever had. Ate a couple of disgusting bites and tossed the rest. For what we paid, we could have had some yummy footlongs from Subway across the street, made with good meats and all the vegetables we wanted.. Next time, that's what we'll do. Sad. They call themselves a sandwich shop. You would think if all they do are sandwiches, they could do a decent job. Nope. Too bad there is no zero stars option!

Terrible! I've eaten here twice and don't know how it's still in business! The sandwiches are horribly tough, burnt to heck, and dripping with tomato juice combined with mayo? and really greasy, and they just throw a bunch of toppings on their that don't really work well together. not really edible in my opinion.

Huge sandwiches, more of a overloaded deli style. Don't seem to be open the hours I'm infrequently in that area of town. Not always the cleanest, but best at the type they do in the area.

Wanted to like it because the staff seemed nice. But, the meatball sub upset my stomach badly and instantly. Quality ingredients were not used. The person I was with seemed to somewhat enjoy their sandwich but, could not stop commenting on the over-use of raw onion. Hope my bad experience isn't a reflection on how this place is normally. But, it was enough to make sure I never go back.

Best damn sandwiches hands down My man and I always get the Hot L.A and it never seems to disappoint ! Would 10/10 recommend to come here and grab a sandwich ! The customer service is also very great young girl at the counter was such a sweetheart Will definitely be coming back soon !

Love, Love, Love the Garbage Grinder... My husband and I split it and great meal for 2.

The sandwiches are good but very very greasy! In my own opinion it is to high prices for sandwiches. The building is very dated and offers hardly any seating. Very small parking lot.

Last time we were at Luigi's was about a year ago before the new ownership. I went there today all excited about eating lunch only to be seriously disappointed. The sandwich size is a lot smaller then before and not nearly as full. The sandwiches we received today were burnt and two of them had a long piece of hair in them. Not sure if we will come back.

Hasn't changed at all in the last 30 years, the woman who runs the place is doing a great job with keeping things the same. It's a taste of my childhood. Keep up the great work.

Not only is the staff very friendly to EVERYONE, but the sandwich was amazing. The Garbage Grinder is the absolute best! The perfect amount of salami, ham, and pepperoni, with the pickles tomatoes Green bell peppers and the amazing onions that they have, it was the best sandwich I have had in years! I understand why they have been here for 35 years! Keep up the great work Luigis Family! I will be back soon!!

You can see from previous reviews that a lot of people do not get it. Luigi's is an institution in Coos Bay and was here before all of the other sandwich shops. Their method of making sandwiches has not changed in the 40 years they have been in business. Yes, it's greasy. Yes, it's a hole in the wall. Make no mistake, they make some of the best food I have eaten. The "Garbage Grinder" is a sandwich that has to be experienced. Please visit this place to see for yourself.

My family visited CB/NB for this past Christmas/New Years holiday. We stopped at Luigi's on our way out to to see "The Lights". Really good as always. My in-law's took us. We were going to stop for dessert on the way back. I was too stuffed to get an ice cream at Tastee Freeze, and I was just fine with that. Looking forward to going back this summer for the family reunion and another Garbage Grinder!

good sandwiches but not for everybody. get the garbage grinder. the 2 lady's that run the place are very nice and will hook u up!

This was my first time there after seeing the article about the owner in the local paper. I had the large pastrami grinder with pickles and mayo and a side of potato salad. It was a bit pricey ($10.50)but very fresh. The garlicky buttery bread was delicious and although I ended up removing the 20 pickles on my sandwich, it was a great sandwich and I'd definitely try this again and some of their other choices too. The sandwich was also large enough for two meals. The cheese was melty and it was just the right amount of toasted to be a bit smokey but not crunchy. The only thing I wouldn't order again was the potato salad but I'm a sweet not a savory and this was more of a real mayo as opposed to miracle whip kind of salad so I understand that it's strictly a personal taste of mine. The salad itself was fresh, creamy and just the right size chunks of potato. I though the dining space was quaint and the ambiance felt like a mom and pop shop rather than a chain. It was clean and the service was friendly and gracious. I'd definitely go back.

Lived in Coos Bay many years ago and absolutely LOVED the garbage grinder sandwich. Visit the area every few years and of course, Luigis is a must stop. The sandwiches are always excellent and the service is very gracious. It's just a litte shop but they put out the tasty sub. No other sandwich can touch them. The not so nice review from a previous poster (the guy from the Air Force) was actually funny to read considering most other reviews on this shop have been excellent..Yes, they charge $8.00 for a sub but you get what you pay for and there is plenty of sandwich there to fill you up. He must have been in one bad mood that day to have written such a nasty review. My suggestion is to NOT listen to him because even by word of mouth, those subs are the best!

ok, so the bad, it's been there for-ever and if you don"t like onions this is probably not your place. but , this is a institution really. the grinders are wonderful all covered in oil and broiled onions, yeah sounds terrible right? well try it , you will be hooked. I get the garbage grinder which has all the meats and its a sit in the window and watch the traffic go by and savour sort of sandwich. the people that run this little mom and daughter joint are some of the friendlyest on the coast .