Subway subs

[MorTech]

Shocking! Just Shocking!!!

Horrified Subway Execs Assumed People Were Buying Footlongs To Share With A Friend - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvzw7MOFhQo)

[Two Bills]

1 foot long, a large bag of chips, a couple of chocolate cookies, and a gallon of fizzy drink!
Whats the problem?:shrug:

[Taltarzac725]

A number of the Villages' area Subways went under during the Corona Virus 19 shut downs.

[MickeyStevens]

Shocking! Just Shocking!!!

Horrified Subway Execs Assumed People Were Buying Footlongs To Share With A Friend - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvzw7MOFhQo)

:a20:

[Stu from NYC]

We used to stop and buy one when traveling and just eat in our car to save time.

Than we found out there were many better options out there and Subway lost its attraction.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I've been eating Subway subs since - pretty much forever. Their HQ is in Milford CT, their first store is in Bridgeport, opened in 1965, their first franchise store is in Wallingford, opened in 1975. I've lived between those locations most of my life. I don't know of anyone from Connecticut who hasn't ever had one or doesn't consider it a normal option when it's take-out night.

[alwann]

I've never had a Subway sub that looks good as the one in the ad or on the poster. So much for truth in advertising. :ohdear:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I've never had a Subway sub that looks good as the one in the ad or on the poster. So much for truth in advertising. :ohdear:

The truth is, someone DID really make that perfect sandwich, and that perfect sandwich really CAN be made. It's 100% true.

You can always ask them to make it look just like that picture, if you really want them to do it. They're pretty accommodating people, as long as there's no line behind you.

[RedChariot]

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."

[Topspinmo]

Not big fan of subway, but, sometimes convenient’ s wins.

[Topspinmo]

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."

I prefer firehouse subs. Don’t want to have get loan for Jersey mikes.

[Bucco]

I am sure that all knows, as with most youtube videos, this is actually a spoof and is from a satire website called onion. So often we see on here folks actually quoting ONION....which is something scary.

[Two Bills]

I am sure that all knows, as with most youtube videos, this is actually a spoof and is from a satire website called onion. So often we see on here folks actually quoting ONION....which is something scary.

Well spotted!:clap2:
Fooled me, but now I looked again, it does look very 'spoofy!'

[unialimon]

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."

Just yesterday thinking about Fraboni's subs in Madison WI, my favorite.

[billethkid]

We will go to a free standing Subway store.
In our opinion and experience, the ones that are located in gas stops or other shared facilities just do not measure up on cleanliness and care.

[John_W]

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[retiredguy123]

Since Jersey Mike's opened in front of Target in 2013, I was there at grand opening and have never eaten a Subway Sub since then. The Jersey Mike's opened in Trailwinds Village a mile from my home on Jan 9, 2019, just over two years ago and I was there opening day for that one as well.

I play golf on a championship course every Friday, so with the new location so I close, I spin by on Thursday morning pick up a Giant #3, Ham & Provolone (Mike's Way) lettuce, tomato, onions, oil & vinegar, oregano, salt & pepper, cut in 4 sections. I have lunch & diner for two days, and with golf, I don't worry about what to eat before or after. 15 seconds in the microwave and it's even better.

I can buy Boar's Head Virginia Baked Ham at $10.99 a pound at Publix and it still doesn't taste as good. I don't believe the pandemic has hurt Subway at Pinellas & Traverse Plaza on the southside as much as Jersey Mike's has, they's a crowded anytime I go there.

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I agree with the quality at Jersey Mike's. But, I think they are always crowded because the service is too slow. I was there this week, and the guy at the cash register was trying to answer the phone while 5 people were lined up to pay for subs that were already made.

[Stu from NYC]

I agree with the quality at Jersey Mike's. But, I think they are always crowded because the service is too slow. I was there this week, and the guy at the cash register was trying to answer the phone while 5 people were lined up to pay for subs that were already made.

Never understood why they will give priority to a phone caller when people are waiting to pay or get service

[Malsua]

If you watch to the end of the video, they also point out why Taco Bell stays open to 1am.

[Hape2Bhr]

I agree with the quality at Jersey Mike's. But, I think they are always crowded because the service is too slow. I was there this week, and the guy at the cash register was trying to answer the phone while 5 people were lined up to pay for subs that were already made.

Service was extremely slow when wife and I tried it...won't go back. :ohdear:

[Stu from NYC]

Service was extremely slow when wife and I tried it...won't go back. :ohdear:

Makes one wonder if the owner ever comes to a store and watches his customers experience?

[John_W]

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[UpNorth]

I've been eating Subway subs since - pretty much forever. Their HQ is in Milford CT, their first store is in Bridgeport, opened in 1965, their first franchise store is in Wallingford, opened in 1975. I've lived between those locations most of my life. I don't know of anyone from Connecticut who hasn't ever had one or doesn't consider it a normal option when it's take-out night.

The secret to their success in their first store is that it was right next to the University of Bridgeport campus. More importantly, it was open until the wee hours of the morning, when stoned potheads got the munchies and sent someone out to buy a bag of food. Pete's Subs was the only place open that late. True story.

[New Englander]

To me it seems like Subway uses flavorless cold cuts. WaWa is much better.

[retiredguy123]

To me it seems like Subway uses flavorless cold cuts. WaWa is much better.
I think the Subway cold cuts are all made from turkey, and it says so on the menu.

[MickeyStevens]

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."

Plus one for Publix!

[John_W]

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[Stu from NYC]

Driving from Wash to NJ believe we have been to that wawa numerous times.

We prefer having them made to order (customized) and always found them to be excellent quality.

Been to the one on 441/27 and was happy to turkey sub.

They do use a good italian bread for their sandwiches

[Garywt]

I have gone to Subway 2 times and both were not really my choice, with a group. Went a third time and was going to get steak until they told me they boil the steak. Turkey sub comes with I thin slice of turkey. Six inch is tiny, foot long is at least the size of a normal sub.

[billlaur]

Service is always too slow, time to move on.:boom:

[Rent From A Villager]

Jersey Mikes or Wawa are my go to places!

[Blackbird45]

If your looking for any food that looks like their ads forget it.
I worked on hundred of commercials, they always had a food stylist on set.
Some of the things they did to make the food look fabulous, made them uneatable.

[b0bd0herty]

I've said the same thing about every single fast food place. Except perhaps Culvers.

[Tmarkwald]

1 foot long, a large bag of chips, a couple of chocolate cookies, and a gallon of fizzy drink!
Whats the problem?:shrug:

hmmmm

[J1ceasar]

I gave up on subway when they ended up asking for 10 or 12 bucks for a 12-in sub made the way I want it was really ridiculous. That being said it brings back memories of buying subs during my college days in Los Angeles they had a really good way have dicing the onions and peppers and tomatoes that were ice cold on top of the roast beef and topping it with pepper oil and vinegar topping. It really was just delicious

[J1ceasar]

Oh by the way I come from Jersey where they have the original Jersey Mike's and they are definitely better than subways but as the other guy said Publix really makes better subs than all the rest

[rmd2]

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."

I like the Publix Ultimate Sub (Boar's Head meat). It's my favorite sub.

[jwonycr]

Shocking! Just Shocking!!!

Horrified Subway Execs Assumed People Were Buying Footlongs To Share With A Friend - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvzw7MOFhQo)

Wow, a "shocking" spoof that is almost 7 years old, to boot.

[larrycrilley@gmail.com]

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."

I concur. We order the Boar’s Head meat from Publix. I am a punk from Queens.

[SacDQ]

All the commercials on food products you see are all done in studios with food artists creating the masterpiece. A lot of the set is done with props and is not even eatable.
What you get over the counter or at the drive through widow will never look the same.

[camaguey48]

I am sure that all knows, as with most youtube videos, this is actually a spoof and is from a satire website called onion. So often we see on here folks actually quoting ONION....which is something scary.
The onion? Really?

[DAVES]

I gave up on subway when they ended up asking for 10 or 12 bucks for a 12-in sub made the way I want it was really ridiculous. That being said it brings back memories of buying subs during my college days in Los Angeles they had a really good way have dicing the onions and peppers and tomatoes that were ice cold on top of the roast beef and topping it with pepper oil and vinegar topping. It really was just delicious

Reality, your taste changes as we age. Endless posted debate, they don't make pizza like they used to. I find that I need to add a little salt.

Subs-in my college years, I complete with long hair and my 1964 VW with 100,000 miles on it drove across the US camping most nights an adventure. All you can eat buffet.
Comment form some brat. Mommy there going back for the third time. A hero, you can buy a foot long at a sandwich place or go to the grocery store, buy the bread and stuff to put on it. Wipe the knife off on your jeans to clean it and make your own for at least 30% less.

[Veiragirl]

shocking! Just shocking!!!

horrified subway execs assumed people were buying footlongs to share with a friend - youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvzw7mofhqo)

anytning that is 1 foot long is too much.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I always get the Jersey Mike's extra large (18"?) Italian sub and eat it myself.

[Mulliganguy]

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."
You know you can order as a deluxe or double meat with whatever on them that you request. Makes for a delicious sub sandwich.

[justjim]

Not a fan of Sub Sandwiches (not on my cardiologist’s list of food recommendations) but occasionally will share a footlong with my wife. That said, my experience with Subway goes from very good to mediocre. Not all Subway stores are alike in quality. Much depends on the ownership, mangers and trained employees. The same can be said regarding other “branded” Sub Stores too. Good luck in your search.

[La lamy]

I am sure that all knows, as with most youtube videos, this is actually a spoof and is from a satire website called onion. So often we see on here folks actually quoting ONION....which is something scary.

:clap2:

[Rodneysblue]

🤣👍🏼😂😆

[Bertram00]

I prefer firehouse subs. Don’t want to have get loan for Jersey mikes.

Firehouse are cheaper than Jersey Mike's because they have a lot of bread and fillers and way less meat. Even Subway is better than Firehouse.

[Bertram00]

I've been eating Subway subs since - pretty much forever. Their HQ is in Milford CT, their first store is in Bridgeport, opened in 1965, their first franchise store is in Wallingford, opened in 1975. I've lived between those locations most of my life. I don't know of anyone from Connecticut who hasn't ever had one or doesn't consider it a normal option when it's take-out night.

I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

[mjpuleo]

I was told from a Subway employee that all their meats are turkey-based. Don't know if that makes a difference to anyone, but I actually like their sandwiches with the variety of toppings and dressings that they offer.

[Villages Kahuna]

Shocking! Just Shocking!!!

Horrified Subway Execs Assumed People Were Buying Footlongs To Share With A Friend - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvzw7MOFhQo)A six-inch Jersey Mike’s has as much “filling” as a footlong Subway. But the Subway bread is better!

[Scorpyo]

1 foot long, a large bag of chips, a couple of chocolate cookies, and a gallon of fizzy drink!
Whats the problem?:shrug:
What's the problem? What's the problem you ask. Where's the ice cream???

[Stu from NYC]

I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

Kind of like when people say that pizza from Aldi is better than freshly made in a pizza shop.

[Boston1945]

I prefer firehouse subs. Don’t want to have get loan for Jersey mikes.

Yes Sir..The first time for me was the new one in the front of Lowe's on 466A.
No lie $13.00 and some change. SAY WHAT???

[Boston1945]

I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

I grew up in Boston. Back in the day, I would think Subway would have tanked in Boston.
How about one six-inch. sub for 25 cents??? For me, I rank Publix number one and close would be Wawa.

[Aloha1]

I think the Subway cold cuts are all made from turkey, and it says so on the menu.

Not true.Only the cold cut combo is made from turkey meat. For those who want a low cost option and one that also does not contain pork.

[Aloha1]

I have gone to Subway 2 times and both were not really my choice, with a group. Went a third time and was going to get steak until they told me they boil the steak. Turkey sub comes with I thin slice of turkey. Six inch is tiny, foot long is at least the size of a normal sub.

Obviously, you were not at Subway. No way is anything you posted true.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

Subway was a staple, because it is native to Connecticut. That doesn't mean it's a favorite or that I prefer it. It was just a common thing - the fast food of subs, much like a Fishwich at McDonald's is the choice for fast food fish sandwiches when you don't want the full treatment of a proper fresh breaded cod on toast with a side of crinkle fries and slaw at the seafood joint up the street.


There was no D'Angelo's anywhere near where I lived when I was growing up. We had the local pizzerias for our meatball subs, and mom for cold cut sandwiches. And the occasional Subway. That was the extent of my sub experience until college. At that point, we had local sandwich shops, and we had Subway. Subway had a sub club card, and they were fairly inexpensive. So that's what we ate.

Fast forward to after I graduated college and was still living in Brighton MA, and we had a local pizza/sub joint where I would get my subs. Genoa, mortadella, hot capicola, and prosciutto, on a fresh-made italian loaf, with the provolone on the top and tossed in the pizza oven long enough to melt the cheese. Then top it with lettuce, tomato, hot pepper relish, anchovies, and a drizzle of olive oil and a shake of oregano. You won't find THAT anywhere else, ever. So since I can't have perfection, and since I have to settle no matter what I do, I might as well go for consistent mediocrity. Subway is what it is.


Down here in the Villages, there's no D'Angelos. That'd be my first choice for a steak and cheese. Publix is my first choice down here for italian cold cut. But Subway is a good option for "we want fast food but don't want McDonald's." Usually get the tuna.

[BlackhawksFan]

Just go get a sub at Publix and enjoy. You can thank me later.

I lived in CT for 44 years. Subway is trash.

[John_W]

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[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Just go get a sub at Publix and enjoy. You can thank me later.

I lived in CT for 44 years. Subway is trash.

We do get subs at Publix. But never when we want it "soon." It took me 15 minutes standing in line just to get a sub ROLL yesterday, and there was only 1 person ahead of me in line. (I buy the rolls to make garlic bread and they don't sell that sub roll on the floor, only behind the deli).

That is the biggest downside to getting subs at Publix. They are notoriously slow.

[Stu from NYC]

I had a Firehouse one time, that was a Millenia Mall in Orlando, so it was the only option, their food court lacks. I ordered a cold cut, and they gave to me toasted. I have never had a cold cut sub toasted in my entire life. That told me they had no clue how to make a real cold cut sub. A steak sub, you can toast, not one with cold cut meats.

Similar to what happens at Subway when you want a chicken sub.

It has already been cooked but they almost insist they must microwave before putting between the bread. When I asked if they have ever had a cold chicken sandwich they look at me like I have two heads before they make it my way.

This has happened at least a dozen subways up and down I 95.

[bpascani]

This is what I find as well. We (my hubs and I) NEVER share a 12"! Our tastes are totally different (I won't go there!). I always ask for extra spinach and black olives on my 6". I just don't listen to what hubs asks for on his... I think he just does whatever they offer. I never get chips, rarely get a cookie, and always just drink water...yea, I know...I'm pretty boring

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

This is what I find as well. We (my hubs and I) NEVER share a 12"! Our tastes are totally different (I won't go there!). I always ask for extra spinach and black olives on my 6". I just don't listen to what hubs asks for on his... I think he just does whatever they offer. I never get chips, rarely get a cookie, and always just drink water...yea, I know...I'm pretty boring

My husband likes eating a whole one usually. But once in awhile he's not hungry enough and we'll split a whole BMT. He likes his half fairly plain - just tomato, green pepper, a little onion. I like mine loaded: baby spinach, tomato, pepper, onion, olives, pickles, banana peppers, oregano. They "dress" each half of the same sandwich however you want, you just have to let them know. You pay for a footlong. Only exceptions is if you want double-meat or double-cheese or any other "extra cost" stuff on only half.

[chet2020]

Just yesterday thinking about Fraboni's subs in Madison WI, my favorite.

I'm with you, the only one left I believe is in Monona.

I love Subway, as far as fast food goes, it's good and it's a fairly healthy alternative. The only thing bad about it is I have to tell the sandwich artist what veggies I want - every single time.

[Boston1945]

We do get subs at Publix. But never when we want it "soon." It took me 15 minutes standing in line just to get a sub ROLL yesterday, and there was only 1 person ahead of me in line. (I buy the rolls to make garlic bread and they don't sell that sub roll on the floor, only behind the deli).

That is the biggest downside to getting subs at Publix. They are notoriously slow.

Have you ever tried ordering online.? You pick the time for the pick up.No wait it's just setting in the cooler with your name on it. I use it all the time.

[Fredman]

Prefer Publix over subway any day of the week.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I prefer firehouse subs. Don’t want to have get loan for Jersey mikes.

I went to Firehouse once and would never go back. They were about to put my large Italian sub with everything on it into an oven. Luckily, I stopped them in time. When I got home and ate it, it wasn't even as good as Subway which are mediocre at best.

Jersey Mike's is the best around, although Publix is ver good as well. The only issue with getting a sub at Publix is the service. It seems that no one in the deli department has any idea of what they should be doing. It takes them forever to make a simply Italian sub.

I never tried the double meat but I might next time. What is the price difference?

[PugMom]

I've been eating Subway subs since - pretty much forever. Their HQ is in Milford CT, their first store is in Bridgeport, opened in 1965, their first franchise store is in Wallingford, opened in 1975. I've lived between those locations most of my life. I don't know of anyone from Connecticut who hasn't ever had one or doesn't consider it a normal option when it's take-out night.

dittos. we LOVED Subway in Ct., they used to be just about anywhere. bad luck choosing Jared though, i'm convinced he hurt the company in ways they will not forget. even the current generation knows the story

[PugMom]

I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

not everybody had Mom ^ Pop joints, wish we did. the closest thing for us would have been Public Market, Main St. Middletown, but i read they just closed up after decades of business. we had 1 deangelo's in the whole county, lol, & wasn't run very well, imo. when time allowed, we found EXCELLENT deli's in New Haven, or ride out to Rein's in vernon, i think it was, off 84W

[retiredguy123]

I went to Firehouse once and would never go back. They were about to put my large Italian sub with everything on it into an oven. Luckily, I stopped them in time. When I got home and ate it, it wasn't even as good as Subway which are mediocre at best.

Jersey Mike's is the best around, although Publix is ver good as well. The only issue with getting a sub at Publix is the service. It seems that no one in the deli department has any idea of what they should be doing. It takes them forever to make a simply Italian sub.

I never tried the double meat but I might next time. What is the price difference?
Double meat is 3 dollars extra on a whole sub, 1.5 dollars on a half sub.

[Stu from NYC]

dittos. we LOVED Subway in Ct., they used to be just about anywhere. bad luck choosing Jared though, i'm convinced he hurt the company in ways they will not forget. even the current generation knows the story

It was shocking and rather disappointing in finding out what Jared turned out to be.

[Garywt]

I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮
I agree, D’Angelos is great but there are a couple of shops in our town that are outstanding. Nothing down south compares to the steak tip or cheese steak subs we can get in MA.

[Garywt]

I was told from a Subway employee that all their meats are turkey-based. Don't know if that makes a difference to anyone, but I actually like their sandwiches with the variety of toppings and dressings that they offer.

That is why the 2 times I have been I ordered a turkey sub. I do not like anything on my subs, just meat, bread and Mayo so they are very thin at Subway.

[Garywt]

Obviously, you were not at Subway. No way is anything you posted true.

Are you off your meds. I was at a subway. The 12 inch is a normal size sub, how is that not true. They do not put much meat in, how is that not true. They overload on veggies and I don’t put veggies on my sandwiches. Not really know where you are coming from or why you are saying I am lying but I am not.

[Topspinmo]

Firehouse are cheaper than Jersey Mike's because they have a lot of bread and fillers and way less meat. Even Subway is better than Firehouse.


You’re opinion.

[Topspinmo]

This turning into who’s pizza/Italian is better rant. We all got different taste and opinion’s AND there are NO expert on here that think they know it all when it comes to others taste. Subway IMO, (IN MY OPINION) is and always been bottom crawlers of the sub sandwiches. What It’s got going for them they are cheap and convenient. Sometimes, that wins out over persons taste. Yes, that’s my opinion of subway and it not going to change no matter what so called expert says. Another thing I like my BUNS toasted, I could give rats —- if it called sub, gyro, Cuban, submarine, or bun with the meat on it.

[Stu from NYC]

This turning into who’s pizza/Italian is better rant. We all got different taste and opinion’s AND there are NO expert on here that think they know it all when it comes to others taste. Subway IMO, (IN MY OPINION) is and always been bottom crawlers of the sub sandwiches. What It’s got going for them they are cheap and convenient. Sometimes, that wins out over persons taste. Yes, that’s my opinion of subway and it not going to change no matter what so called expert says. Another think I like my BUNS toasted, I could give rats —- if it called sub, gyro, Cuban, submarine, or bun with the meat on it.

Well said but us NYers always called it a hero sandwich.

[Topspinmo]

Well said but us NYers always called it a hero sandwich.

Or hoagie and many more all,over the world.

Names for Sub Sandwiches Around America - Thrillist (https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/names-for-sub-sandwiches-around-america)

[graciegirl]

Well spotted!:clap2:
Fooled me, but now I looked again, it does look very 'spoofy!'

I cannot tell you how the two of us enjoy your understated humor. Hope you return to these shores soon and we can meet both of you in person.

P.S. I loved the subtitles. Sounds like a fun site.

[Topspinmo]

I am sure that all knows, as with most youtube videos, this is actually a spoof and is from a satire website called onion. So often we see on here folks actually quoting ONION....which is something scary.

Maybe there trying to add little humor?

[Aloha1]

Are you off your meds. I was at a subway. The 12 inch is a normal size sub, how is that not true. They do not put much meat in, how is that not true. They overload on veggies and I don’t put veggies on my sandwiches. Not really know where you are coming from or why you are saying I am lying but I am not.

You said all the meat is turkey based. Not true. I know, I have been a Subway Franchisee for over 35 years. You can also get as much meat as you want. Just add it. Standard subs are made to a formula but extras can always be added for a price. Subway base prices are less than Jersey Mike's or Firehouse. You want more, just pay for it. You want more veggies, free. You want less, no problem. And yes Subway sells footlong and also six inch subs, and wraps, and salads. You can order healthy or indulgent in your choices. And no other sub chain offers the number of options you can get at Subway. Oh, and no way is the steak "boiled". That's where I'm "coming from".

[Carla B]

We eat Subway's tuna salad subs occasionally but would enjoy them more if they had decent bread like Publix's sub rolls. One day we were in the Colony Subway and they ran out of all bread except for Italian herbs and cheese. A couple customers didn't take it well. I should have suggested to one guy that he send his wife to Publix for their sub roll and then bring it back and order his sub.

IMO, no chain has great bread like Schlotsky's. They started up in Austin years ago and have made it to Georgia but not Florida. Used to get their Albuquerque Turkey to take on the plane whenever leaving Austin but since Austin remodeled their airport Schlotsky's must have been priced out.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Are you off your meds. I was at a subway. The 12 inch is a normal size sub, how is that not true. They do not put much meat in, how is that not true. They overload on veggies and I don’t put veggies on my sandwiches. Not really know where you are coming from or why you are saying I am lying but I am not.

The 12-inch sub is 12 inches, give or take a couple of millimeters. That's why it's called a foot-long. The 6-inch sub is approximately 6 inches. That's why it's called a 6-inch.

They put ZERO vegetables in the subs, unless you ask them to. And then, they will only put the vegetables you ask for, no more or less.

I think you've never been to a Subway because it's clear you have no idea how they make their subs.

[Topspinmo]

We eat Subway's tuna salad subs occasionally but would enjoy them more if they had decent bread like Publix's sub rolls. One day we were in the Colony Subway and they ran out of all bread except for Italian herbs and cheese. A couple customers didn't take it well. I should have suggested to one guy that he send his wife to Publix for their sub roll and then bring it back and order his sub.

IMO, no chain has great bread like Schlotsky's. They started up in Austin years ago and have made it to Georgia but not Florida. Used to get their Albuquerque Turkey to take on the plane whenever leaving Austin but since Austin remodeled their airport Schlotsky's must have been priced out.


I really miss Schlotsky's!

[Aloha1]

We eat Subway's tuna salad subs occasionally but would enjoy them more if they had decent bread like Publix's sub rolls. One day we were in the Colony Subway and they ran out of all bread except for Italian herbs and cheese. A couple customers didn't take it well. I should have suggested to one guy that he send his wife to Publix for their sub roll and then bring it back and order his sub.

IMO, no chain has great bread like Schlotsky's. They started up in Austin years ago and have made it to Georgia but not Florida. Used to get their Albuquerque Turkey to take on the plane whenever leaving Austin but since Austin remodeled their airport Schlotsky's must have been priced out.
Subway is rolling out new bread formulations next month. Research and consumer testing has been going on for 2 years.

Schlotskys went belly up a few years ago.

[Garywt]

You said all the meat is turkey based. Not true. I know, I have been a Subway Franchisee for over 35 years. You can also get as much meat as you want. Just add it. Standard subs are made to a formula but extras can always be added for a price. Subway base prices are less than Jersey Mike's or Firehouse. You want more, just pay for it. You want more veggies, free. You want less, no problem. And yes Subway sells footlong and also six inch subs, and wraps, and salads. You can order healthy or indulgent in your choices. And no other sub chain offers the number of options you can get at Subway. Oh, and no way is the steak "boiled". That's where I'm "coming from".
I am not the one that said turkey based, I said I ordered turkey. No where have I seen that you can order or buy additional meat, is that on the menu? Never been to a Jersey Mike’s or Firehouse. The boiled steak was a Subway in Seabrook NH and was probably 20 years ago but once your told that, you never go back to see if things have changed.

[retiredguy123]

Not true.Only the cold cut combo is made from turkey meat. For those who want a low cost option and one that also does not contain pork.
Thanks for the clarification. But, the menu is confusing. The name "cold cut combo" implies that it is a combination of cold cuts used in other sandwiches, and it says that the cold cuts are turkey based. Otherwise, what are they combining to make the cold cut combo?

[Aloha1]

Thanks for the clarification. But, the menu is confusing. The name "cold cut combo" implies that it is a combination of cold cuts used in other sandwiches, and it says that the cold cuts are turkey based. Otherwise, what are they combining to make the cold cut combo?

It's a combination of turkey based ham, bologna, and salami, hence the term combo.

[Aloha1]

I am not the one that said turkey based, I said I ordered turkey. No where have I seen that you can order or buy additional meat, is that on the menu? Never been to a Jersey Mike’s or Firehouse. The boiled steak was a Subway in Seabrook NH and was probably 20 years ago but once your told that, you never go back to see if things have changed.

Sounds like someone told you wrong 20 years ago. Subway steak has NEVER been boiled, it's steak. And on the menu panels in the stores the option to add double meat is listed.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It's a combination of turkey based ham, bologna, and salami, hence the term combo.

And this shouldn't be confused with the BMT, which is also a cold cut combo (just not "the" Cold Cut Combo).

BMT: big, meaty, tasty.

Ham, genoa, slicing pepperoni, provolone cheese.
On the occasion when I get one, I add lettuce, pickle, onion, green pepper, olives, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper, and oregeno. On white italian.

I definitely like Publix subs better but when I don't want to wait 20 minutes in line to order the sandwich, 10 minutes for them to actually make it, and another 15 minutes to pay for it, I go to Subway.

[retiredguy123]

And this shouldn't be confused with the BMT, which is also a cold cut combo (just not "the" Cold Cut Combo).

BMT: big, meaty, tasty.

Ham, genoa, slicing pepperoni, provolone cheese.
On the occasion when I get one, I add lettuce, pickle, onion, green pepper, olives, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper, and oregeno. On white italian.

I definitely like Publix subs better but when I don't want to wait 20 minutes in line to order the sandwich, 10 minutes for them to actually make it, and another 15 minutes to pay for it, I go to Subway.
By the way, if you want chips and a drink with your cold cut combo, you need to order a "cold cut combo combo".

[Topspinmo]

Subway is rolling out new bread formulations next month. Research and consumer testing has been going on for 2 years.

Schlotskys went belly up a few years ago.


https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2019/04/18/focus-brands-sandwich-chain-going-back-to-texas.html


Not really.

[Stu from NYC]

By the way, if you want chips and a drink with your cold cut combo, you need to order a "cold cut combo combo".

Combo combo new one on me but what if you want the chips without the drink?

Is that a less than combo combo?

[Aloha1]

And this shouldn't be confused with the BMT, which is also a cold cut combo (just not "the" Cold Cut Combo).

BMT: big, meaty, tasty.

Ham, genoa, slicing pepperoni, provolone cheese.
On the occasion when I get one, I add lettuce, pickle, onion, green pepper, olives, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper, and oregeno. On white italian.

I definitely like Publix subs better but when I don't want to wait 20 minutes in line to order the sandwich, 10 minutes for them to actually make it, and another 15 minutes to pay for it, I go to Subway.

Some may think it sacrilege but try it toasted!

[Aloha1]

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2019/04/18/focus-brands-sandwich-chain-going-back-to-texas.html


Not really.

Actually, yes. They filed for bankruptcy in 2004, were subsequently bought out of bankruptcy and the assets sold again in 2006. The name still exists but it's not the original Schlotskys.

[Stu from NYC]

Some may think it sacrilege but try it toasted!

Toasted is a good way to disguise stale bread

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Some may think it sacrilege but try it toasted!

I'm fine with it being toasted, but that's when I need to add the anchovies and hot pepper relish.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Toasted is a good way to disguise stale bread

True story:

In all my years of having Subway subs, I've only experienced a stale sub maybe a handful of times, ever. And since they usually don't even ask you if you want it toasted or not until after they've started putting all the meat on it, THEY have no way of knowing in advance to give you the stale one.

[wisbad1]

Just yesterday thinking about Fraboni's subs in Madison WI, my favorite.
The Italian sub is great! Go Bucky!

[Topspinmo]

Actually, yes. They filed for bankruptcy in 2004, were subsequently bought out of bankruptcy and the assets sold again in 2006. The name still exists but it's not the original Schlotskys.

That’s funny, I was at original Schlotskys as late as 2013. And did so for 20 years prior. Yes maybe corporate has changed hands, but there are still local owners selling same sandwiches. But, I haven’t been back there in 5 years so? I guess you could say that about lots of chain restaurants. I guess some go wildcat and change name, but still keep similar menu’s?

[MorTech]

Thinking people recognize that The Onion is the finest investigative journalism on earth. Their expose' on female menstrual cycle was riveting.

Around here, Publix for subs and fried chicken.

The only worthwhile sub at Subway is tuna with gobs of mustard for flavor...I order a footlong for myself and I always throw half of it out because I am not a fool.

[Aloha1]

Toasted is a good way to disguise stale bread
Oh, puleeze. I thought better of you. Toasting is an option.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Oh, puleeze. I thought better of you. Toasting is an option.

Especially since they don't *actually* toast it. They stick it in a convection oven that crisps up the top surface and melts the cheese. As long as they don't put it on the wrong setting or leave it in too long, the rest of the bread is just as squishy as it was before they put it in the oven.

[Stu from NYC]

Oh, puleeze. I thought better of you. Toasting is an option.

It is an option for sure.

Ever work in a restaurant? I have and that is one way they do use up stale bread.

Other ways if you are interested are making croutons and breadcrumbs for onion rings and other breading of fried foods.

[Aloha1]

Especially since they don't *actually* toast it. They stick it in a convection oven that crisps up the top surface and melts the cheese. As long as they don't put it on the wrong setting or leave it in too long, the rest of the bread is just as squishy as it was before they put it in the oven.

Nope, it's a high speed convection oven used in almost every major restaurant chain. It toasts, melts, etc. Screwups by a crew member are another issue altogether and can happen anywhere.

[Aloha1]

It is an option for sure.

Ever work in a restaurant? I have and that is one way they do use up stale bread.

Other ways if you are interested are making croutons and breadcrumbs for onion rings and other breading of fried foods.

Been in the "business" since 1967, so I do know what I'm talking about.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

We do get subs at Publix. But never when we want it "soon." It took me 15 minutes standing in line just to get a sub ROLL yesterday, and there was only 1 person ahead of me in line. (I buy the rolls to make garlic bread and they don't sell that sub roll on the floor, only behind the deli).

That is the biggest downside to getting subs at Publix. They are notoriously slow.

What's surprising about this it that Publix customer service is excellent in every other department. Why is it only the deli that's like this. There is one very pretty black girl that works in the deli at the La Plaza Grande location who does an excellent job. She is the only one that seems to know what she is doing.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The truth is, someone DID really make that perfect sandwich, and that perfect sandwich really CAN be made. It's 100% true.

You can always ask them to make it look just like that picture, if you really want them to do it. They're pretty accommodating people, as long as there's no line behind you.

Not necessarily. Some of the stuff that you see in advertisement photos is not real. For all we know the stuff in the pics could be plastic.

One I know about was for cereal. They kept pouring milk on the cereal but it sank to the bottom and didn't show up in the photo. What did they use instead to make it look appetizing? Elmer's Glue.

It's the same for all of these products. Ad companies use whatever they can to make the product look good. Have you ever seen a Whopper or Big Mac that looks like the ones in the ads? A lot or the time they don't even use food products because they being to wilt under the hot lights.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Yes Sir..The first time for me was the new one in the front of Lowe's on 466A.
No lie $13.00 and some change. SAY WHAT???

That's for their "Giant" size. It's about one and a half times the size of a subway and has way more meat and cheese.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I had a Firehouse one time, that was a Millenia Mall in Orlando, so it was the only option, their food court lacks. I ordered a cold cut, and they gave to me toasted. I have never had a cold cut sub toasted in my entire life. That told me they had no clue how to make a real cold cut sub. A steak sub, you can toast, not one with cold cut meats.

Agree 1000%. I ordered an Italian cold cut at Firehouse and stopped them before they could put it in the oven with the lettuce, tomato etc. I took it home cold. It was mediocre at best. That was the last time I ever went to Firehouse.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

We do get subs at Publix. But never when we want it "soon." It took me 15 minutes standing in line just to get a sub ROLL yesterday, and there was only 1 person ahead of me in line. (I buy the rolls to make garlic bread and they don't sell that sub roll on the floor, only behind the deli).

That is the biggest downside to getting subs at Publix. They are notoriously slow.

I agree completely. But next time, try Jersey Mike's. Their employees are very efficient. Sometimes there can be a bit of a wait because they are so busy. But then again, there is a reason that they are so busy.

Some people are raving about Wa Wa. I might give them a shot next time.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Not a fan of Sub Sandwiches (not on my cardiologist’s list of food recommendations) but occasionally will share a footlong with my wife. That said, my experience with Subway goes from very good to mediocre. Not all Subway stores are alike in quality. Much depends on the ownership, mangers and trained employees. The same can be said regarding other “branded” Sub Stores too. Good luck in your search.

Your cardiologist probably tells you to eat a lot of "healthy" whole grains which are really at the root of most health problems these days.

I have a jersey Mike's sub maybe once a month if that. But avoid them because of the bread. Sometimes, I get a sub in a salad but it's not the same.