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Philly Favorite: Primo Hoagies - Turkey Diablo

A small, Italian family-owned operation in South Philly and Center City has blossomed in recent years, expanding throughout the region as dozens of franchise locations have taken root in the sandwich starved suburbs. Primo Hoagies serves up a wide selection of original creations and classic hoagies featuring Thurmann’s meats and cheeses, and their commitment to quality is evident with every bite.

The menu offers a dizzying array of lunchmeat and Italian specialty sandwiches that can satisfy any craving. But what is truly remarkable about Primo’s is the bread. In a city where fine bread bakeries make it possible to source any number of hoagie rolls, Primo bakes their own. Their hoagie rolls are top-notch; a crusty, dense, chewy, seeded reminder that some things are worth doing yourself.

The first sandwich I’ve ever ordered at Primo’s was the Turkey Diablo, so that is where we will begin with our reviews. The ultra-thin sliced turkey breast is moist and flavorful, packed tight in the hoagie roll with shredded lettuce, tomato, mayo and hot pepper cheese. But the star of the show is the the Diablo spice blend, which is available with a number of different meats. The fiery chili and herb blend adds a spicy new dimension to the turkey hoagie that grabs hold of your palate and lets you know it means business. The sandwich leaves a spicy zip in the mouth well after it’s done. If not for the cooling mayo, the Diablo seasonings would be well above an average person’s spice tolerances. But for me, the Turkey Diablo is more satisfying and unique.

More on Primo Hoagies to come in future posts. Got a favorite from Primo’s? Tell us about it in the comments.

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