Silverglade & Sons

I'm an east-coast transplant who struggled to find a good deli downtown, but Silverglades scratches that itch for me. My go-to order is the Little Italy with a side rotation of either their Greek feta pasta salad or chicken tortellini, but everything I have had there has been good. It is really refreshing to be to be able to get a high-quality Italian sandwich on good bread in Cincinnati, especially one that does NOT skimp on the meat! It's not a classic New England style sub/grinder but it tastes wonderful nonetheless. Most bread in Cincinnati sucks, but the bread they use for the Little Italy is legit. Besides the sandwiches and sides, it's great to know that I can grab an assortment of crackers/drinks/snacks/desserts/etc walking distance from my apartment and office at work. If Silverglades left downtown I would honestly be very disappointed and feel that Cincy lost a bit of character, so I make a point of frequenting them weekly. The next time you are in the mood for a sandwich, support an independently owned business and try Silverglades - you won't be disappointed!

It was my first time coming here and I really enjoyed it. They have a good selection of salad and sandwiches, make your own flat bread pizza, as well as smoothies and slushy. You can also shop for salad and deli meat by pound. The place is a little outdated but not without its charm. You can tell this a popular lunch spot with the locals working downtown. I recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a deli lunch spot.