Serving Chicago's South Side since 1966

Ever Wondered What a Real Hoagie Actually Tastes Like?

Fresh-baked sub rolls, premium meats, and the kind of crunch that makes you stop and listen. This is what six decades of getting it right tastes like.

58+
Years Serving
100%
Fresh Daily
#1
South Side Pick
A freshly loaded hoagie sandwich with crisp vegetables and quality meats on a soft sub roll
Legendary Taste
Same recipe since '66
Close-up of fresh hoagie ingredients
The exterior of Roscoe's Hoagie Shop on Chicago's South Side
Preparing a fresh hoagie sandwich
The cozy interior of Roscoe's Hoagie Shop
Fresh ingredients ready for hoagie preparation
1966
Est.
Our Story

Six Decades of South Side Pride on Every Roll

Roscoe's Hoagie Shop didn't start with a marketing plan. It started with a simple conviction: a proper hoagie deserves proper ingredients, proper technique, and zero shortcuts.

For over fifty-eight years, we've been standing right here on 79th Street, serving Chicago's South Side with the same generous portions and bold flavors that put us on the map. No gimmicks. No fusion experiments. Just honest, filling food done right.

Every roll is fresh. Every vegetable is crisp. Every hoagie is built the way it should be — loaded, dressed, and delivered with the kind of attitude that only comes from knowing exactly what you're doing.

Fresh Daily
Made with Care
Community First
The Roscoe Difference

What Makes Us Worth the Trip

It's not complicated. We just refuse to cut corners where food quality is concerned.

Fresh Rolls Daily

We bake our sub rolls every morning. That means every hoagie starts with a soft, warm foundation — never stale, never stored.

Generous Portions

We load our hoagies until they won't close. No skimping on meat, no sparing on vegetables. You'll know you got your money's worth.

Real Ingredients

Premium cured meats, crisp produce from local suppliers, and cheese that actually melts. We source the good stuff — you taste the difference.

South Side Roots

We're not a franchise. We're your neighbors. This shop has been part of the block for nearly six decades, and we plan to keep it that way.

Visit Us

Come Hungry.
Leave Happy.

Address
938 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
Hours
Mon – Sat: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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