The History of the Grinder

Have you ever wondered how the amazing grinder was invented?
The term “grinder” can be traced back to the east coast, where during WWI, Italian immigrants set up sandwich shops close to the shipyards. Their freshly baked Italian rolls were filled with generous amounts of meats and cheeses, and were baked and garnished with lettuce and tomato. These super-sized sandwiches were a favorite of the hard working men who ground off rivets on the old metal warships. The friendly shop owners referred to these men as “grinders” and their ever popular sandwiches also came to be known as “grinders”.
Who knew that the legacy of those humble immigrants would last for 100 years and counting! We’re proud to keep that legacy going by serving the best, most tasteful grinders. We are inspired by their dedication, which is why the founders of Bellacino’s put a lot of thought into how we would craft our grinders. Besides a few additions and improvements, the original recipes and good customer relations have never changed. We are famous for more than just the pizzas and grinders. We are dedicated to meeting the demands of our owners and customers for now and in the future. We will never compromise quality, quantity, quick service, value, or our friendly working and dining environments for any gimmick of profit.
Stop by our store today to see for yourself and to try our famous grinders.
620 E Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176
