Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co.’s ‘That Louie,’ which is a hand-breaded chicken cutlet, housemade pesto aioli, red peppers, and mozzarella. Credit: Photo via cousinvinnyssandwichco/Facebook

Cousin Vinny is officially offline.

After two years trying to hop off the hashtags and have a storefront with a name tag, Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. is set to open in Tampa on Tuesday.

Executive Chef and co-owner Vincent “Vinny” Andriotti and co-owner Russell Leone first opened a to-go sandwich shop out of a small kitchen on Nebraska Avenue in 2023, operating for pickup only on Saturday and Sunday.

Andriotti told CL he noticed customers driving from places outside of the Bay area, just to try one of the sandwiches.

The online shop featured chicken cutlet and shredded beef sandwiches with a variety of sauces, in a grab-and-go-style. Vinny’s is saying goodbye to its ghost kitchen pick-up days and hello to its storefront.

In 2024, the duo, along with other partners, were preparing for a soft launch after signing a new lease on W Cass Street. As previously reported, zoning and other paperwork on the deli space delayed plans.

The current online menu includes cutlet and meatball sandos, wraps and Schiacatta bread sandwiches. Diners can also order a little something on the side with their meals. Promos and exclusive offers for the openings will be published on their social media.

The New York inspired deli Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. is at 1331 W Cass St and will open its doors on Jan. 14. Operating hours, for now, are Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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This article appears in Jan 9-15, 2025.