Faicco's Sandwich Shop Abruptly Closes Sarasota Location
A beloved New York sandwich restaurant with a 120-year history has abruptly closed a location.
"After a lot of thought, it's time to say goodbye. Faicco's Sandwich Shop will be closing its doors," the company wrote on Instagram of its Sarasota, FL restaurant.
The Faicco's in New York still remains open. It has existed since 1900 in that city.
"To our loyal customers: thank you. Whether you stopped by once or came in every week, your support meant everything to us. You kept the spirit of this place alive longer than the numbers ever made sense," the restaurant wrote on Instagram of the Florida store.
"Running a small business is not for the faint of heart—and truthfully, there were more than a few days that tested our limits. In the end, it just wasn't sustainable. The love was there, but the business wasn't," the restaurant noted.
"Still, we're proud of what we built and grateful for the community that built it with us. Thank you for the memories, the orders, the conversations, and the chance to be part of your days. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 31st, will be our last day," the post concluded.
The website explained, "Our family opened Faicco's Pork Store in 1900 on Elizabeth Street in NYC. We've been proudly serving customers for over 120 years, and are excited to bring our recipes to Sarasota."
According to Sarasota Magazine, the Florida location opened in 2022.
The Italian hero sandwiches on the menu ranged from mortadella to chicken pesto, the magazine reported.
A woman wrote on the restaurant's Instagram thread, "Very sad news indeed. Faicco's is the best! Grew up with your NY locations; was thrilled when you came to SRQ. So many of us patronized your Webber location, but we're all snowbirds, and know it's difficult to survive the off season. 😢"Faicco's Sandwich Shop Abruptly Closes Sarasota Location first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 6, 2025
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