In 1996, Chris & Lisa Thompson brought the first Grinder to Bowling Green, Kentucky. Providing food made‐to‐order and a restaurant experience focused on superior customer service, Mancino's quickly made a name for itself in the Bowling Green area. Over 13 years and two locations later, along with the addition of manager, now co‐owners Ed & Micha Griffin, Mancinos has become a traditional stop for families, ball teams, high school & University students and church and social groups all over the area. What is a Grinder? The name "grinder" originates from the blue collar ship yards of the North East, where Italians would set up vending stands to serve the steel grinders of the yards. The sandwich had to be big, to satisfy the heavy appetite of the ship workers and served hot, to warm them up in the cold outdoors of the yard. Therefore, the Grinder is the largest sandwich of its kind (immitators would be the hoagie, sub, etc…). Made fresh to order on homemade bread baked daily, the grinder has become the favorite hot sandwich of Bowling Green!

Mancinos' menu doesn't stop at the grinder though…we also have what many patrons feel is the best pizza and baked pasta in town as well. If you haven't tried us – come on in soon and see why our fans always leave saying…"I love that place!"