Feb 24, 2025 - Food and Drink

Bite Club: Try the Bella Bruschetta at Cousin Vinny's

Yacob Reyes

Cousin Vinny's Bella Bruschetta. Photo: Yacob Reyes/Axios

I visited Cousin Vinny's Sandwich Co. one recent afternoon to see its new grab-and-go restaurant on Cass Street.

Best bite: I asked the cashier for her favorite sandwich on the menu, and she directed me to the Bella Bruschetta — a hand-breaded chicken cutlet sub with homemade bruschetta, mozzarella and balsamic glaze ($15).

Even with a line that snaked along the counter and almost through the front door, I got my order in under 15 minutes.
Beneath the aluminum wrap lay a warm, generous sandwich that tasted sub-lime — garlicky, tangy and rich.

Four-word review: Way better than Subway.

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Bite Club: Try the Bella Bruschetta at Cousin Vinny's

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