"I visited the Herbivorous Butcher today with high expectations. I had never been there before, though I am a long-time fan of their sister shop, Herbie Butcher’s Fried Chicken. The Herbivorous Butcher has an excellent reputation, but I didn't know if their sandwiches could compete with other local well-regarded sandwich shops. This was before I tried the Italian sandwich! It was recommended to me by the friendly person working the counter, and I’m so glad I tried it. It was crunchy, chewy, savory, and a little sweet. I loved the garlic mayo and cherry pepper relish. The bread was soft and easy to eat. Sometimes sandwich shops have crispy bread that’s difficult to bite through, but this hoagie roll gave me no such trouble. The plant-based meats on the sandwich were so flavorful and chewy. I devoured my sandwich, and I can’t wait to bring my boyfriend here to try it. I want to try all the sandwiches on their menu now! The sandwich came with chips too, which is always nice. The shop is cute and fun. The food is amazing. Highly recommend a visit!"