[Spexxvet]

The roll makes the difference. In and near Philly, you get a hoagie. That's meat and/or cheese on a HOAGIE roll, with various condiments included - all or any of lettuce, tomato, hot or mild peppers, pickles, mayo, oil, onions, etc. A hoagie roll is slightly crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside, and shaped like a large hotdog roll. I've been many places around the country, and rolls just don't cut it. It's like the difference between a pita and a tortilla.