Tony Baloney’s Submarine Shops: A Taste of Authentic Italian Sandwiches

The aroma as soon as I set foot in the door took me back to my childhood! Best Italian food in Sacramento hands down!

I enjoyed a walk down memory lane with my mom and aunt eating delicious subs at Tony Baloney's!! My aunt used to come here in the 80's when she was a student at ARC, and I used to work across the street back in the day when it was a Kinko's! Tony Baloney's did not let us down. The sandwich was everything I remember, the smell, the taste, the crunch of the toasted roll. We had their pastrami (best pastrami around!) and the pepper steak subs. Tony's wife and daughter were working hard to do right by this Sacramento staple. They are celebrating 60 years of fabulousness! If you've never been, go....if it's been a while, you need to revisit. Keep up the great work!!

A diner feel....with not diner food, lol. It was easy to find, had chill vibes, pretty quick and nice service, and good food(at least the Sammie and salad were!).

Just dropped off my Slaphapper Wallyhoot to Briskit Öndagrïll over at his place, ..the Strike Three bowling ball factory so he can adjust the gyroscope for me. When I passed by Tony Baloney's I knew right then and there were I was going to eat. I've heard about Tony Baloney's but I've never been, so today I'm going to see if the urban legend is true! Well, I don't know if they make the best sandwiches in the world..but Sactown for sure is in the top 3! 5 stars all day long.

Tony Baloneys has the best pepper steak sandwich you will ever taste! They have a lot of delicious food and the service is always great. I've been going there for 45 years! Try it!

Tony Baloney Submarine Shop! This sub sandwich shop is a local institution. A lot of community history and fond memories. I remember the first time I dined here and that was over 25 years ago. The place has been around since the 1970s. I recall dining and talking to Tony, the owner. The pepper steak sandwich is legendary, that's their number 1 seller. Fast forward now. Tony is no longer with us but his family continues to run the business now. The staff is fun, sassy and engaging. The pepper steak is still my favorite on the menu. It's subjective if it's the best ever. In my book, it's pretty darn good. The Italian American style menu includes cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, pasta, and pizzas. I also enjoy their meatball sandwich, potato salad, pastrami sandwich, and spaghetti n meatballs plate. All housemade. No frozen meatballs or lunch pressed meats here. On my last visit, hubs and I ordered a pepper steak sandwich and spaghetti n meatball entree. Still digging that pepper steak. Don't forget to ask for the provolone cheese with it. The spaghetti and meatballs hit all the familiar notes. It's not a jazzy standout menu item, but it's comforting and basic. It came with two meatballs and a lot of pasta. Wish they were more meatballs. You get more in a sandwich. Those meatballs are tasty though. Fluffy, dense and savory. The entree size was ample for two. It came with cheese bread and a green salad. The bread was heavy on the butter. Soaking in it, so much that it provided a crispy and buttery deliciousness. Served warm. The green salad was simple with fresh ingredients, refreshing flavors. The building needs some TLC. It's showing its age. The dining room hasn't changed. And sadly so hasn't the restroom, oh the restroom is not in great shape. They gotta upkeep the restroom to keep it functional and clean. If you intend to dine here and not use the restroom, you'll be fine.

Friendly employees, quirky old Town vibes, and a decent sub! Toppings aren't your typical mayo, mustard, and lettuce, but rather diced tomatoes, diced onions, and relish. Reminds me of hot dog toppings. Sub roll was soft, chewy, and tasted fresh. Bring cash as they charge to use a card.

Been getting Peppersteak Sub. Sandwiches since the 70s