Vic's Subs in Absecon, NJ

So there I was, standing in line at the ice cream joint on Tilton, when who do I bump into but my cousin Carmy. Now, Carmy treats Sunday dinner like a Michelin inspection. You'd think the Pope was coming over for meatballs. Anyway, Carmy starts talking about how everyone’s blaming their bad day on an abnormal brain. I tell Carmy, "Hon, some folks just need a good sub and a nap. That’s the cure for all woes." Speaking of subs, yous know what’s better than a nap? A sub from Vic's in Absecon. Now, I’ve heard it said that Vic's is like the Holy Grail of hoagies. People say you can't beat the bread, which they get from Atlantic City. It's got that perfect crunch on the outside, soft on the inside. You know, like the perfect in-law. Some folks have been going there for decades. I overheard someone say they’ve been stopping by for 38 years. That's longer than some marriages last, so you know it's gotta be good. They rave about the half a regular, but honestly, you could blindfold me, spin me around, and I'd still point to something delicious on that menu. Vic’s is a place where the cheesesteak is so good it could make a vegetarian question their life choices. And the chicken Caesar salad? It’s like a hug in a bowl. Plus, the chicken tenders are so good, I’d arm-wrestle a bear for the last one. So, if you find yourself in Absecon with a grumbling tummy, head over to 742 Ohio Ave. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Vic’s Subs is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re part of the family. Just don’t forget to bring your appetite and maybe some stretchy pants.