WHERE TO EAT The best Hoagie in the world (according to food experts)

"Tucked on the corner of 8th and Dickinson in South Philly is Cosmi's Deli, known for some of the tastiest hoagies and cheesesteaks in all of Philadelphia."

"One of the best known hoagie chains in the Philadelphia area, Primo's is also one of the few if not only chain that makes hoagies on real, crusty seeded Italian bread. Their specialty sandwiches are super minimalist: no lettuce, tomato or onion unless you ask."

"10 Amazing Hoagies You Should Eat: Carmen's - Their Sicilian includes hot capicola, prosciutto, soppresatta, crumbled provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes and onions (but no lettuce) on incredible non-seeded, just soft enough bread from Del Buono that brought to mind White House Subs in Atlantic City. Sort of the best of both worlds, you've got your high quality meats, but not as overpowering and dry as some; on softer bread still sturdy enough to hold together the massive pile of meat."

"As well as carrying a fantastic selection of imports ranging from aged balsamic to Brioschi, an Italian antacid that works like no other, Pastifico is packed at lunchtime thanks to their spectacular hoagies. The Classic Italian fills a loaf of Abruzzi Brick Oven Bakery bread with top notch slices of prosciutto, Genoa salami, mortadella, capicola, and provolone."

"While the deli sandwiches here reach Carnegie Deli heights and are nothing to scoff at, the Jewish Hoagie is where it's at. The Amoroso roll that barely houses this splitting at the seams masterpiece is piled high with corned beef, peppery pastrami, spiced beef (according to the owners, only available at Koch's), tangy kosher salami, American cheese, shredded iceberg, tomatoes, and pickled banana peppers that lend enough acid to cut through this salty, meaty gargantuan hoagie."

"Fink’s is one of the few hoagie shops in town that doesn’t add lettuce, tomato, or onions unless you ask for them, but they can be forgiven, because these hoagies are creative and delicious. Fink’s prides itself on being “the king of gourmet hoagies,” and these are gourmet indeed."

"The selection is mind-blowing, but if you head for the hoagies, you really can’t go wrong. Opt for the Italian, with soppressata, capicola, Genoa salami, prosciutto, provolone, and lettuce, and you’ll be in hoagie heaven."

"Carmen also perfects favorites like Rose's Special with provolone and capicola."

"Although you can buy a hoagie anywhere in the country, customers of Danny’s Pizza & Hoagies customers swear by the eatery’s Italian hoagie so much that many people who move out of the area order the hoagies through the mail, and get the sandwich’s ingredients delivered overnight."

"Definitely up there with Pastore's as one of the best hoagies I've ever had. They also know their clientele... if you ask they will wrap the wet ingredients separately and place them in the middle of the sandwich. When you arrive at your destination just open the packet and flip into the waiting hoagie!"