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DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines

620 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623-3260
585-475-1831
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Ranked #6 of 559 restaurants in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Price range: 5 AUD - 10 AUD
Cuisines: Delicatessen, Sandwiches
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Rochester, New York
Top Contributor
158 reviews 158 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

First of all, I need to say that this review was for the DiBella's Sub Shop on East Avenue in the city. (There are more than one location.) This is normally a great place, and serves up some of the best subs in Rochester. But not tonight. First, I got to the place rather late; about 8:15 PM. There was... More

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See 35 more reviews by Larry W for Rochester
Rochester, NY
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Best subs ever. (Unfortunately, I'm trying to lose weight & this is not the place to do it) More

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See 3 more reviews by cfwVictor for Rochester
Rochester, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It not clear how they have made a major business (9+ locations in ROC) based just on subs, but they have the product is very good and reasonably priced. More

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See 4 more reviews by x_sailr for Rochester
Rochester, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Great selection of cold & hot subs. Try a hot turkey sub. More

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Rochester, New York
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I have been to Dibella's over the years more times than I can count. They are a Rochester staple, of always fresh ingredients, menu choices that give seasonal choices as well, and great complimentary items to your sub. No matter what type of bread, meat, cheese, sauces, etc that you choose, it will always be good! Lines typically form as... More

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See 13 more reviews by 04eagle for Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Old fashioned sub shop. Not crazy about their bread, but you leave full! More

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See 13 more reviews by Mark R for Rochester
Rochester, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Face it: in Rochester "submarine" and "DiBella's" often the same thing. At any DiBella's store (am most familiar with the Irondequoit location), the drill is clear: choice of breads, proteins, toppings, and extras. And the drill is uniformly good: a sub that is made to order and tastes as ordered. Yes, prices have crept up. But DiBella's remains - for... More

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

They have the best rolls and have kept their quality through the decades. More

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Rochester, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

But you have to choose between the whole wheat bread that is good for you, and the "everything" bread that tastes great. But truly well made sandwiches. More

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See 6 more reviews by Wade L for Rochester
New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Probably not but should have. Lots of choices, big staff, never wait more than 1-2 minutes in line. More

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