When Manuel and Katie Brocato arrived in Florida from Sicily in 1948, they only wanted to open a small grocery store. But that store soon became a meat market, and then a sandwich shop. Today, it's even more than that, having grown a reputation as a must-visit stop for Tampa visitors.

Loyal supporters and newcomers can find common ground over the shop's famous deviled crabs, stuffed potatoes, and of course, its sandwiches, crafted exclusively with Boar's Head products. The Cuban in particular has earned the city's love with its stacks of ham, pork, salami, and cheese. Brocato's even doles out sandwiches for breakfast, stuffing them with the perfect mix of ham, bacon, eggs, and morning memos.