We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Skyler’s Hoagies in Mount Laurel has closed after serving the community for approximately 14 years. However, the space won’t be sitting empty for long, as a new Italian restaurant and pizzeria called Vincenzo’s is preparing to take its place.
Located at 1200 S. Church Street in the Village II Shopping Center, Skyler’s Hoagies first opened in 2012 under original owner Dar Soleymani. The popular neighborhood sandwich shop became a familiar destination for hoagies and other casual fare. Soleymani eventually sold the business in 2019, and Skyler’s continued operating under new ownership.
While a sign posted on the storefront says the business is “closed for renovations,” Skyler’s will not reopen under its longtime name.
Vincenzo’s Coming Soon to Mount Laurel
According to a recent post in the South Jersey Food Scene Facebook group, a new restaurant called Vincenzo’s is taking over the former Skyler’s location, with plans to open within the next week or two.
The new restaurant, owned by the Palillero family, is already hiring as it prepares to welcome customers. They provided SJFS with the following statement about the opening:
The Palillero family is excited to announce the tentative soft opening of Vincenzo’s, a new sandwich shop at 1200 S. Church Street in Mt. Laurel Township, on November 9, 2026. Please be advised that this date is subject to change, though.
The shop is named in honor of Vincenzo Carollo. The name Vincenzo’s is more than just a name; it’s a tribute to the man who taught the family everything they know about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Their roots trace back to Casa Carollo’s on Route 73, where they learned the business and built lasting connections.
You can expect to see soups, sandwiches, salads, and more at this Italian-style eatery.
Having lived, worked, and raised their children in the Marlton community, the opportunity to return to the area and open a business feels especially meaningful. For the Palillero family, this isn’t just a new restaurant; it’s a chance to come back to a community they consider family and create a place that feels like home.
The family looks forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new neighbors, and welcoming the community back in for a great sandwich and a little taste of home!
What To Expect at Vincenzo’s in Mount Laurel
Vincenzo’s will offer an extensive menu featuring traditional pizzeria favorites, including pizza, cheesesteaks, hoagies, salads, and a wide selection of Italian specialties. Based on its menu, customers can expect plenty of choices beyond the usual pizza shop offerings.
The restaurant has already launched a website at vincenzosnj.com, where customers can explore its offerings. As with Skyler’s, it will mostly be a pick-up and delivery business as there isn’t much seating inside.
A New Chapter for a Familiar Location
Skyler’s Hoagies had been part of the Mount Laurel dining landscape since 2012, making its closure the end of a longtime neighborhood business.
While it’s always disappointing to see an established local eatery close, Vincenzo’s means the Village II Shopping Center will soon have another dining option.
Vincenzo’s
1200 S. Church Street
Village II Shopping Center
Mount Laurel, NJ
Website: https://vincenzosnj.com/
Stay tuned to South Jersey Food Scene for additional updates as Vincenzo’s prepares to open.
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