The lunch meat hoagie at Fessler's, which up until 2016 was part of the local Pasquale's chain of pizzerias, is a thing of beauty, with its crunchy pickles and tangy tomato sauce.

There’s even a day dedicated to all things hoagie — May 5 is. Log out Log in Register MyAccount SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTERS. ADVERTISE ... We cook it with peppers, onions and a red sauce,” he said.

Italian hoagies are iconic in Philadelphia, where these sandwich shops offer all kinds of toppings on bread from local bakeries. Here are standout Philly hoagies to try for the best local lunch.