The Catanzaros have been a family name from my hometown of Springfield, Ohio since the late 1880s. It wasn’t until I had visited Springfield’s Heritage Museum that I learned how well connected the family had been in the community.
I learned that the Catanzaro’s had once rented a booth at the downtown City Market until it was later converted into a museum and they also owned a corner Fruit and Vegetable stand. Our family would stop by the outdoor stand on our way home from church when I was growing up. I remembered hearing about their submarine sandwiches from a friend of mine and stopped by their shop on the west side of town to pick up some lunch.
Guaranteed the best pizza in town and serving overstuffed subs, their specialty is the 3 Meat Italian Grinder. This sandwich includes a hearty serving of hickory smoked ham, Italian Salami and sweet pepperoni, topped with aged Provolone cheese, onions, sweet bell peppers, garden fresh tomatoes, crisp shredded lettuce, light herb, creamy mayo and Italian dressing.
I decided on an overstuffed sub with ham, turkey and bacon on a homemade Italian roll. At $10 for a 12-inch sub or $7 for a 6-inch, I could have lunch for the next couple of days.
In addition to my sandwich, the store also offered a variety of chips and soft drinks so I picked up the jalapeno kettle chips and a Diet Coke.
I looked over the menu while my order was being completed and checked out the pizza menu for some of their gourmet pizza selections such as the Rosario’s Original Mediterranean Wonder, the Catanzaro’s Deluxe, Meatball Explosion, Hawaiian Delight and the Philly Cheese Pizza. Additional meals and sides include several salads, breadsticks, Italian Bread Pizza, homemade lasagna and chicken wings.
Of course a take out Catanzaro’s meal wouldn’t be complete without one of their amazing cannolis on display.
Have you visited Catanzaro’s Old World Style Pizzas and Subs? What did you order? What will you order on your next visit? I would love to hear about your stop at Catanzaro’s if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below. Thank you for reading about my lunch experience at Catanzaro’s and wishing you many Happy Travels.
What to See and What to Do:
Catanzaro’s Old World Style Pizzas and Subs
433 Dayton Avenue
Springfield, OH 45506
Telephone: 937 322 3791
Where to Stay:
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Springfield, OH
1751 W 1st Street
Springfield, OH 45504
Telephone: 937 322 2200
Where to Eat:
Catanzaro’s Old World Style Pizzas and Subs
433 Dayton Avenue
Springfield, OH 45506
Telephone: 937 322 3791
