Pittsburgh sandwich shop known for massive meals opens first Columbus location

A favorite sandwich spot among Pittsburgh diners has opened its first Columbus location.

According to a statement posted to the eatery’s social media pages, Frenchi’s Deli held the grand opening of its first-ever Columbus restaurant, which is located at 18 E. Hudson St. in the Old North.

Frenchi’s officially opened its doors on May 18. This is the restaurant’s second location. Its original eatery is located on the east side of Pittsburgh, serving as a hotspot for Carnegie Mellon University students.

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Named after co-owner Djamal “Frenchi” Aboudou, the concept offers up a wide variety of massive bodega-style sandwiches that are made in front of diners. You can find the full menu here.

“We are finally here, up and running. It’s absolutely going well so far, the community is responding really well to it, they’re loving the food,” Aboudou said.

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