To The Maxx Sandwich Shop

To The Maxx Sandwich Shop Fresh sandwiches, house-made breads, and a welcoming place to stop in. Opening October 21st!

Forty-eight hours left for the sealer to fully cure, and then this piece of history is officially ready for action. Unea...
08/27/2026

Forty-eight hours left for the sealer to fully cure, and then this piece of history is officially ready for action. Unearthed and restored the original tilework over the old brick.

Our customer counter -- hand-finished and installed by the husband and looking right at home right alongside the historic floor. All about that live-edge grain.

And honestly? Aren't they purdy? 💛

In a lot of kitchens today, it’s easy to lean on pre-made dough, outsourced bread, or packaged sides to save time. But f...
08/13/2026

In a lot of kitchens today, it’s easy to lean on pre-made dough, outsourced bread, or packaged sides to save time. But from day one, we knew we wanted to do things differently.

​Behind every roll and bun we bake is a commitment to doing things the old-school way. We don't use commercial molds or shortcuts here. Every single hoagie roll is shaped completely freehand and baked right on standard sheet pans to develop that perfect balance: a golden, crisp outer crust paired with a soft, tender interior crumb that actually holds up to your favorite meats and dressings without getting soggy (and I've tested this overnight 🙂).

​No rubbery texture, no palate-scraping crust -- just a clean, exceptional bite designed from scratch to elevate the sandwich experience.

Every side dish, dressing, marinade, oil blend, topping, and baked treat will be freshly made. Every deli meat will be freshly sliced in-house. Yes, our prep days will be busy. But our commitment to real, honest food is a promise we will always stand by.

My husband and I are counting down the days until we open our doors and share it all with this wonderful community. Keep an eye out for our new Open sign lit up -- see you in October! 💛 🤎

Every sandwich on our menu tells a story.​When we set out to create the menu for To The Maxx Sandwich Shop, we didn't wa...
07/29/2026

Every sandwich on our menu tells a story.

​When we set out to create the menu for To The Maxx Sandwich Shop, we didn't want to serve safe, bland sandwiches. Flavor is everything to us.

​Growing up back east in Pennsylvania, I fell in love with real, uncompromising deli culture -- the sharp cheeses, the herb-infused oils, the slow-roasted meats, and bread baked fresh that morning. I took those regional flavors I loved, experimented in the kitchen, and fine-tuned every single build to create something truly our own.

​From our Philly Sharp Tuna (sharp aged provolone, roasted peppers, and our house oil) to The Makeever Special (house-roasted beef with fresh mozzarella and a rich demi-glace), every single recipe has been curated for maximum flavor balance. (Curated flavor profiles: Deletions welcome, no additions please.)

​No fluff, no filler. Just bold, scratch-made combinations on our daily morning-baked rolls.

​We can't wait to welcome you in!

P.S. As we get closer to our opening and while I dial in the kitchen, I'll be baking and rolling out fresh samples of our signature items one by one. Keep an eye out on Google (and here) for when your favorites are coming out of the oven -- stop by and grab a taste. 🙂

New building sign is done! We are absolutely in love with how our storefront turned out. A massive thank you to Reinforc...
07/23/2026

New building sign is done!

We are absolutely in love with how our storefront turned out. A massive thank you to Reinforcements Design for the incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. He absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the flawless gold trim to the perfect scaling, our vision for To The Maxx Sandwich Shop had been brought to life perfectly (that gold trim edge is everything!). Support local businesses because the talent in our community is unmatched! 🙏✨

We can’t wait to welcome you all through these doors soon. Lots of moving parts go into getting a food establishment ready, but we're oh so close. 💛

Opening a shop is a series of "no's" and "not yets." When my husband and I started this journey, we set a budget for equ...
07/20/2026

Opening a shop is a series of "no's" and "not yets." When my husband and I started this journey, we set a budget for equipment. We knew we had to be practical, and we were fully prepared to start small and simple to keep our doors open.

We spent weeks looking for used gear, praying for the right things to come along at the right price. There were moments where we had to let go of our "wish list" and choose what was actually sustainable. And that’s exactly when things started to shift. Through a series of unexpected turns, we didn’t just find what we needed. We found something better than we ever expected, and even received an unexpected gift to help us get started.

When you stop holding on so tightly to the "perfect" plan, there’s so much more room for the process to work out exactly as it should. We are walking into this opening with a lot of gratitude for how things have fallen into place. The right things show up right on time.

We aren’t just opening a shop. We’re seeing a dream take shape, and we’re so thankful for the path that got us here. It is such a humbling reminder that we aren't walking this path alone.

Someone has to ensure the shop is ready for you all, and our Chief Sniffing Officer, Maxx, is on the job! 🐾 He will be d...
07/16/2026

Someone has to ensure the shop is ready for you all, and our Chief Sniffing Officer, Maxx, is on the job! 🐾 He will be doing his "sniffari" inspection very soon, giving his official seal of approval to the new space. We think he approves of the view! 🧡 Can’t wait to welcome you all in soon.

I'm not going to lie. I'm tearing up here a little bit right now. Thank you to Reinforcements Design for such a GORGEOUS...
07/11/2026

I'm not going to lie. I'm tearing up here a little bit right now. Thank you to Reinforcements Design for such a GORGEOUS window sign! I was not expecting to see this when I arrived this morning, so he must have been here pretty late last night.

Thank you so, so much for bringing our vision to life! You nailed it! We can't wait to see the building sign next. 🤎💛

Last month, we shared our excitement about sourcing our meats from Greco & Sons. Today, we’re highlighting the other hal...
07/09/2026

Last month, we shared our excitement about sourcing our meats from Greco & Sons. Today, we’re highlighting the other half of the equation -- the cheese. When I started planning the menu for the shop, I knew I couldn't compromise on the cheese. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with Grande Cheese to bring that authentic, high-quality flavor to our hoagies, using their aged salamino provolone, whole milk mozzarella, and Parmesan.

The result is the standard we promised: a truly uncompromised, authentic hoagie. 🤎💛

06/26/2026

I'm happy to share some wonderful news for our little sandwich shop.

Next week, we're meeting with Greco and Sons to finalize our new partnership! They have officially agreed to deliver us their world-class, premium meats straight to our kitchen.

Why did we choose them? Because they are the gold standard for authentic flavor. They are legendary for their "Old World" Italian roots, tradition, and uncompromising commitment to quality. Everything they make represents the rich heritage of a true Italian marketplace. We refuse to cut corners, and partnering with a distributor that values food tradition as much as we do means you get an elite, flavorful sandwich experience every single time.

We will be sharing our simplified signature menu very soon. I may be a little unreasonably excited about this, but that's what happens when you're a sandwich snob. 😊

Have a very blessed weekend, everyone! 🤎💛

When looking for chairs, we wanted something that would honor the era of the building. Just like we're taking our time t...
06/19/2026

When looking for chairs, we wanted something that would honor the era of the building. Just like we're taking our time to source good ingredients for our sandwiches, we took the time to find furniture that felt authentic to the soul of the shop. These are the chairs we chose. 🪵 ✨

This design was pioneered by the German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. He perfected the technique of using steam to soften solid beechwood, allowing it to be bent into graceful, curved shapes.

This was his most famous design, often called the Vienna Cafe Chair. It was introduced in 1859 and revolutionized the furniture industry because it was lightweight and durable and could be mass-produced and shipped flat packed. They became staples in European cafes and bistros throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. While the style dates back to the 1850s, the design became so popular that it has been continuously manufactured for over 160 years.

We’ve only got room for a few cozy tables in this charming little space, but we truly can’t wait to see you sitting in them, sharing a meal and a bit of history with us. 😊

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120 West Washington Street
Rensselaer, IN
47978

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