A sandwich shop in Palmerton encourages its customers to come savor the flavor of its fresh cold cuts.

Hoagie Brothers, located at 950 Delaware Ave., is co-owned by 18-year-old twins Erik and Robert Palacio and opened in March.

For the siblings, who just graduated from East Stroudsburg South High School in June, being entrepreneurs is something they say appealed to them.

The brothers were looking to start a business. Erik Palacio said, “Our dad (Vincent Palacio) bought the (adjoining) bar, Corner Pocket Saloon (which is a separate entity).”

The brothers said their shop is a family-owned business with great hoagies, as they use fresh Boar’s Head meats, fresh cheeses and fresh vegetables.

Customers can choose from 6-inch hoagies ($9) or 12-inch hoagies ($13) plus wraps ($13) or rolls ($11).

Selections include the Italian Stallion (ham, hot capicola, hard salami, provolone, banana peppers); American Dream (ham, roasted turkey, salami, American cheese); The Hammy (ham and Swiss cheese); Turkey Tango (peppered turkey, American cheese, chipotle sauce); Hoagie Bros’ Turkey Treat (turkey and Swiss cheese); Roast Beef Bliss (roast beef and mozzarella); Big Cheesy (three cheeses of choice and toppings); and Tuna Hoagie (freshly made tuna salad per order).

Another option is Hoaginis, which is a panini mixed with a hoagie that includes various meats, cheeses and vegetables on a panini roll that’s put in a panini press.

In this option, customers can build their own hoagies and choose from a 6-inch hoagie, 12-inch hoagie, wraps and rolls, choose their meat, choose their cheese and choose their toppings. Toppings include onions, tomatoes, sweet peppers, jalapenos, banana peppers, homemade chipotle mayo, spicy mustard, VP sauce and spicy chipotle sauce.

The business currently has a special going on called Hoagie in a Bag, in which customers get a 6-inch hoagie with a bag of chips and soda, all for $10.

“We make the best hoagies in town,” Robert said.

The brothers plan to eventually extend their hours and also expand the menu at their Hoagie Brothers deli.

That would include a bigger selection of hoagies, along with hot foods like cheesesteaks and hot subs.

They also want to start serving breakfast as early as 5 or 6 a.m., and offer items like sandwiches, croissants and bagels.

The brothers said they’re proud to be young entrepreneurs and simply want to do well for themselves.

“We want the place to be a community deli, where everyone knows it as a great place to gather with great hoagies and a great name,” Erik said. “Our interest in opening this deli is so we make a name for ourself.”

Hoagies Brothers is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m.-midnight Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.

The business is closed on Monday.

Hoagies Brothers also do catering. Customers may call 610-826-5296.

For more information, search for them on Google by typing in Hoagie Brothers in Palmerton. They are also on Facebook.