Even in April, the idea of a sandwich evocative of Thanksgiving leftovers has a lot of appeal. So the Hot Bobbie at Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop that combined all of those fall holiday flavors hit the spot.

Of course, there were other options available that were equally enticing.

The Menu

Like the name says, this is a sandwich shop. With the exception of soup and a few salads, everything comes between sliced Italian rolls. Sandwiches run the gamut from homemade tuna to American Wagyu roast beef, from plant-based products to its award-winning Hot Bobbie; more about this later. 

Critic’s Tip

Four sizes are available and based on our experience of ordering the mini (4 inches) and the small (8 inches), both are plenty large enough to satisfy most appetites. The advantage of the smaller size was the option to order more than one, even though it meant taking some home. Not a bad thing.

On the Table

Ordering the Hot Bobbie (mini, $7) was a no-brainer. The paper-wrapped sandwich wasn’t quite as pretty as its photo on the wall, but it was tasty, which mattered more. Rather than layers of sliced, hand-pulled turkey (featuring both white and dark meat), house-made stuffing and cranberry sauce, everything was a jumble. There was a thin layer of mayo on the roll. The combination really did stir memories of leftovers being among the best parts of Thanksgiving. 

Our other mini was the Classic Italian ($11.99). The strata of thinly sliced Genoa salami, prosciutto, capicola, provolone, tomatoes, onions and lots of shredded lettuce were more clearly defined. The bread held up nicely and the flavors were exactly what I expected.

Unfortunately, the bread couldn’t handle the contents of the small Classic Meatball ($11.99). This was one gooey mass of marinara and provolone enveloping three larger-than-golf-ball-size meatballs. It was tasty, but too messy to eat by hand. Fortunately the plastic fork and knife did the trick, but wasn’t the usual way to eat a sub. Besides the untidiness, the sauce, complete with tomato bits, highlighted the savory orbs. We did wonder why there were three in an 8-inch sub, which could have accommodated four. This was particularly noticeable since the sandwich was cut in half.

The small American Wagyu Beef ($14.99) was much easier to enjoy – except for the overabundance of shredded lettuce. Still, the tender, marbled meat was the star with sliced tomatoes, provolone and onions merely minor players.

The Venue

It’s not a large space. Yet it had a cool vibe thanks to the décor of brick, weathered wood and corrugated metal. Placards of the sandwiches adorn part of one wall, along which tables are placed. Slogans promoting Capriotti’s menu items, cooking methods and food-related ideas are featured. 

Afterthoughts

Orders were placed at the counter; staff was friendly and patient as we perused the large menu behind them. We were told the baked items were made in-house, so we ordered chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies ($2.99 each). The large, sweet disks were a nice way to end the meal. While it was a clean, comfortable place to dine, carryout would also be a nice alternative.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Made-to-order hot and cold sandwiches

Location: 140 E. Cheyenne Mountain Rd. 

Contact: 719-354-4137; capriottis.com/location/2375637 

Prices: $5:49 to $27.99

Hours: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. 

Details: Credit cards accepted. Wi-Fi. Online ordering available.

Favorite dishes: The Hot Bobbie and the Classic Italian.

Other: No gluten-free bread, but vegan options available.

El Paso County Health Department Inspection: In compliance November 2025