Sub Sandwich reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 274 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Sub Sandwich brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ColoradoSprings, r/kansascity, r/ColumbiYEAH, r/askTO, r/AskSF. Top-rated brands include Jersey Mike's (4.4/5), Firehouse Subs (4.7/5), Publix (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews274
Subreddits36
Posts42
Brands97
Products11
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#1
Jersey Mike's
4.4
(16)
"Jersey Mikes is the best chain sandwich available. Period."
"Jersey mikes is awesome! I like it better than firehouse."
"Just go to Jersey Mike’s if that’s what you’re craving."
"There’s just something about Jersey Mike’s that tickles my pickle"
"The only place I've found where the food looks EXACTLY like the advertising pictures and the taste is great."
"I really think Jersey Mike's is hard to beat."
"Jersey Mike's or Firehouse subs."
"Jersey Mike's is a franchised chain that has freshly cut, high quality meat."
"Jersey Mike just opened. They are at Hwy 7 and Woodbine. Probably too far but really good subs"
"Jersey Mikes is really good, just expensive :("
#2
Firehouse Subs
4.7
(12)
"Their prices are maybe 1.5x the prices at Subway, but Firehouse gives you well over double the portions of meat, and the quality is awesome in my opinion."
"Firehouse Subs!! They load on the meat."
"Try Firehouse Subs."
"Turkey bacon ranch is so good."
"Give the beef brisket sub a try it's damn good or the Italian fully loaded it's very good."
"Firehouse subs."
"Firehouse for hot subs, Jersey Mikes for cold ones."
"Their sandwiches blow subway, quizno's, and jimmy john's out of the water."
"Firehouse subs, jersey mikes snd banh mi house are my fav spots in that order"
"I like Firehouse Subs. A portion of the profits go to emergency response workers."
#3
Publix
4.5
(10)
"A lot of you have never had a publix sub and it shows"
"👏PUBLIX 👏 SUBS 👏 ARE 👏 THE 👏 BOMB"
"Publix!"
"Publix"
"Publix"
"I’ve heard Publix makes pretty good subs."
"Publix subs >>>>"
"Maybe not the best, but we can all agree publix > teeter when it comes to subs."
"I love Publix bread, but some might find the outer crust a little tough."
"All the grocery sub bread sucks except Publix. Theirs is good."
#4
Sub Sandwich
4.9
(8)
"Bonanza makes a great sandwich"
"Belly Buster in Brookfield Center!"
"It was literally the best subs ever!"
"Buffalo chicken tenders with bacon, jalapeños and onions with provolone on top and bottom of the chicken toasted."
"Mine was buffalo chicken tenders, lettuce, toms, ranch. Sloppy and amazing."
"Fire smith chicken
Jerk turkey
Obligatory chicken tender/buffalo tossed
Philly cheesesteak
All very good stuff"
"Gemelli’s in Gaithersburg. Continental in Kensington for steak & cheese."
"If you are in Bethesda Cornucopia is great (don't expect to get the sandwich quickly though)"
#5
Cheba Hut
4.8
(8)
"Cheba Hut on powers is the best. Trivellis or Mollica's is also good"
"Cheba Hut, Crostini Sandwhiches"
"Cheba Hut"
"Cheba Hut."
"Cheeba hut hits the spot every time."
"Cheeba hut! I don't think that's a chain"
"Cheba hut has been my go to for a nice sub/sandwich."
"CHEBA HUT"
#6
Alimentari
4.8
(6)
"Alimentari. Full stop, the best."
"Alimentari, Gino’s, Hot Lunch, Casseta, MacTaggarts (breakfast sandwich), and a few others but those more so depend on your tastes."
"Alimentari. No contest."
"Alimentari."
"Easily Alimentari"
"It’s a bit upscale, but Alimentari makes damned good sandwiches"
#7
Snarf's
4.5
(6)
"Snarfs is only a chain because it’s so damn good."
"Snarfs (but order ahead online)"
"Snarfs is king in the Colorado sub sandwich realm, no doubt about it!"
"Snarfs or Cheba Hut are both really good (even though they're chains)"
"Snarf's"
"Snarfs has been my jam lately"
#8
Which Wich
5.0
(5)
"Which which."
"Their sandwich with the chips as an added topper was my go to."
"I highly recommend which wich."
"I love Which Wich!"
"Which Wich!"
#9
Carollo's
5.0
(5)
"Carollo's, Scimeca's, Giovanni's, Breits."
"Carollo’s in the river market makes a great sandwich for like $9."
"Carollo’s slaps"
"Carollos, Scimecas, Bella Napoli, Bay Boy."
"Carollos in the river market and Bella Napoli in Brookside are two of my favs."
#10
Jimmy John's
4.0
(6)
"I loved Jimmy John's when I lived in the states."
"Jimmy Johns, Jersey Mikes, and Firehouse."
"I have become addicted to Jimmy John's lately."
"Jimm johns is probably the best chain, and fast."
"I'd say Jimmy Johns."
"Back to Jimmy John's with me I guess."
#11
Sandwich Factory
4.0
(6)
"The sandwich factory is the best there fish sandwich hit something different."
"I like Sandwich Factory in Boardman."
"Sandwich Factory is the best."
"Sandwich factory is always good."
"Sandwich Factory in Austintown specifically."
"Sandwich factory was always my preference."
#12
Belly Busters
4.2
(5)
"I LOVE belly buster!"
"I came here just to say Belly Busters"
"Depends which BB you go to. The one on King St. W. just east of Spadina does a great job. For the $$...Lambos."
"Belly busters for a classic style sub sandwich."
"Belly Busters doesn't get enough love"
#13
Kazoopy's
5.0
(4)
"Kazoopys for best grinders."
"Kazoopys has some damn good grinders."
"Kazoopy's has some damn good grinders."
"The grinders at Kazoopy’s are quite delicious."
#14
Dave's Cosmic Subs
5.0
(4)
"Ignore everyone saying sandwich factory they’re actually the worst.. Dave’s cosmic subs is the best!"
"I like Dave's Cosmic Subs more than anything else in the area."
"Unless I feel like trekking to Canfield to go to dave's cosmic subs. Their bread is fantastic, I love cronchy bread."
"Dave’s cosmic subs is my favorite!!"
#15
Mr. Sub
3.8
(5)
"LONG LIVE MR. SUB!! Subway can suck it. Mr Sub is where it's at."
"Mr Sub is and always will be my favourite. Simplicity is key."
"Mr. Sub 😤 I'm gluten intolerant but I would risk my intestines for a Mr. Sub sandwich"
"Tbh mr sub is great but the quality at a bad mr sub is absolutely awful compared to a good franchise lol"
"I do like Mr. Sub, they’ve got mushrooms! But they’re just basics ya know."
#16
Lambo's Deli
4.3
(4)
"Lambo’s Deli is the absolute best. One location at Dundas West and Trinity Bellwoods, and one at Queen St East and Greenwood."
"Lambos was good, and filling for $16."
"Lambos is one of my faves, as is Belly Buster Yonge and Lawrence location only"
"Lambo's on dundas"
#17
Enzo's
4.0
(4)
"Enzos."
"My Long Island husband swears by Enzo’s."
"Enzo’s is probably better quality than anything else and its slightly more expensive."
"Enzo's kicks ass but it's very expensive and the portions are really big."
#18
Beezer's
4.0
(4)
"I've been there they're consistent."
"Beezers."
"Beezer's is the golden spot between affordability and portion and it's always tasty."
"Beezers was always a solid choice."
#19
Cheeba Hut
5.0
(3)
"They serve toasted subs like Plant Sub or Yellow Sub. Sofa king good."
"Toasted subs. Super good, great vibes."
"Cheeba hut."
#20
Bay Boy
5.0
(3)
"Bay boy, all day!"
"Bay boys is great, especially the cuban."
"Big fan of Bay Boy in west plaza"
#21
DiBella's
5.0
(3)
"My go to is dibellas.... Unless I feel like trekking to Canfield to go to dave's cosmic subs."
"If it's a chain, without doubt DiBellas, who can put to shame plenty of non-chain delis."
"DiBellas"
#22
Italian Sausage Company
5.0
(3)
"All of these are excellent: Italian Sausage Company, Scimeca’s."
"Italian Sausage Company's sandwiches are huge."
"It's the closest thing to the La Sala's Rich Boy sandwich."
#23
Penn Station
4.7
(3)
"Penn Station."
"Penn Station"
"Sign up for Penn Stations emails. Twice a year they do a Bogo 6” sub deal which makes it a pretty good sub at a great price."
#24
Calabria Bros
4.7
(3)
"Calabria Bros in Exl"
"I prefer Calabria Bros. in the Excelsior."
"Calabria Brothers in the Excelsior"
#25
Cangiano's
4.3
(3)
"I ended up getting Cangiano’s and was definitely not disappointed!"
"Cangianos or Venti for more of a sub"
"Cangianos or veloce"
#26
Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium
4.3
(3)
"Colonel Mustards is the BOMB!! I agree, everyone needs to try this place."
"Colonel Mustard"
"Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium!"
#27
No Name Deli
4.0
(3)
"No Name Deli."
"Overall, I like no name the most."
"No Name Deli and Gourmet Shop have some good ones."
#28
Trinacria
3.7
(3)
"I just discovered it and it's so good"
"Trinacria is a little hidden gem"
"I've had it twice and found it good, but by no means special."
#29
Giovanni's
5.0
(2)
"Giovannis on Antioch. #1"
"Giovanni’s on Antioch (up north)"
#30
Neighbors Deli
5.0
(2)
"Neighbors deli on Henderson rd."
"Neighbors deli. hands down. you’re welcome."
#31
Wally's
5.0
(2)
"Wally's hands down."
"Wally's is definitely the best."
#32
Crave
5.0
(2)
"Crave is great."
"More of a deli than a sub shop, but Crave is delicious."
#33
Sub Station II
5.0
(2)
"Sub Station II on Fern Valley I believe still makes them."
"Sub station II"
#34
Chubby's
5.0
(2)
"Chubbys is amazing!"
"Chubby’s on morningside and sheppard is the best sub shop around"
#35
Carollo's Deli
5.0
(2)
"Will also endorse Carollos Deli."
"Carollo’s Deli in River Market."
#36
Goodcents
5.0
(2)
"Goodcents my friend it really is amazing"
"Say what you want, but Goodcents makes a damn good sub."
#37
Bella Napoli
5.0
(2)
"I would fight somebody for a sandwich there."
"Bella Napoli."
#38
Filippo's
5.0
(2)
"Fillipo's in Wheaton, MD is probably exactly what you're looking for."
"Filippo's in wheaton."
#39
Il Saro
5.0
(2)
"Agree with No-Chemical6870 on the il Saro at Bella Napoli - I like it spicy"
"Il Saro at Bella Napoli is up there"
#40
Fraboni's
5.0
(2)
"There needs to be more Frabonis love. Madison area staple for 50 YEARS!!"
"Fraboni's"
#41
Capriotti's
5.0
(2)
"Capriotti's up in Liberty."
"Capriotti's"
#42
Capo Deli
5.0
(2)
"Capo Deli. The cuban, philly cheesesteak, and italian are all bomb."
"Super good!"
#43
Gaetano's Sub Shop
5.0
(2)
"Gaetano’s Sub Shop!!!!"
"It has what you are looking for!!"
#44
Molinaris
5.0
(2)
"Molinaris is the answer."
"Best sandwich in the city."
#45
East Coast Subs
5.0
(2)
"East coast subs is pretty good"
"East coast subs- state street in Murray"
#46
Molinari
5.0
(2)
"¼ pound of mortadella from molinari and a sheet of tomato focaccia from liguria."
"Molinaris, flour + water pasta shop"
#47
Molinari’s
5.0
(2)
"Molinari’s!"
"Molinari’s in North Beach."
#48
Palm City
5.0
(2)
"Palm City Is my favorite by far in SF."
"Palm City in the Outer Sunset. The roast pork with raab and the Italian American hoagies are soooo good."
#49
A Litteri
5.0
(2)
"For a classic Italian sub try a literi at Union mkt."
"I'm partial to A Litteri."
#50
Sully's Steamers
5.0
(2)
"Sully’s Steamers is SOOO good also!!"
"Sully’s Steamers! There is one in Lexington, and it’s awesome!"
#51
Andy's Deli
5.0
(2)
"Andy's Deli is what you're looking for, my friend!"
"Andy's Deli will always be the best."
#52
Berto's Deli
5.0
(2)
"Bertos Deli.. no doubt…"
"Berto's Deli in Downers."
#53
Carl's Subs
5.0
(2)
"Subbs by Carl is an institution."
"Carl's Subbs for sure, a overlooked gem."
#54
Subway
2.5
(4)
"I love a good Subway from time to time."
"I really like Subway."
"Subway"
"*Not* Subway."
#55
Pellegrino's
4.5
(2)
"Pellegrino’s - Central Ave."
"Pellegrino’s, Roma’s and Cardona’s are the next tier."
#56
Mollica's
4.5
(2)
"Mollicas is awesome. The muffuletta is unreal."
"Mollica’s"
#57
Red Barn
4.5
(2)
"I would say Red Barn."
"Have you been to Red Barn? :)"
#58
Mr. Goodcents
4.5
(2)
"I love Mr. Goodcents."
"Mr. Goodcents."
#59
Firehouse
4.5
(2)
"Firehouse hands down! They don't skimp on the meats."
"Have you tried Firehouse? They're my favorite US sub chain."
#60
Potbelly
4.5
(2)
"Potbelly and Firehouse."
"Is Pot Belly still around? Their subs were always good."
#61
Elm St. Deli
4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend Elm St Deli. Bast sub sandwich I’ve had in Toronto"
"Elm St. Deli or Lambo's"
#62
South Jersey Subs
4.5
(2)
"South Jersey Subs is easily the best sub shop in the city."
"South Jersey Subs"
#63
Steak N Hoagie
4.5
(2)
"Steak N Hoagie is the best I’ve been to"
"Steak n Hoagie!"
#64
Italian Food Imports
4.5
(2)
"Italian Food Imports has excellent sandwiches."
"Italian Food Imports would make me sandwiches with deli meats of my choice."
#65
Casetta
4.5
(2)
"Casetta, hands down. I’m not much of a sub person but I love Casetta."
"Another good option is Casetta."
#66
Jersey Giant
4.5
(2)
"I'm a fan of jersey giant."
"I like Jersey Giant."
#67
Alpine
4.5
(2)
"Alpine in westchester is worth going the extra few mins east."
"Alpine on North Ave"
#68
Limoncello
4.5
(2)
"Limoncello, its an Italian grocery and sandwiches."
"I personally like Limoncello more than Molinari’s."
#69
Submarine Center
4.5
(2)
"Submarine Center is my favorite - hot pastrami for life!"
"Submarine Center- West Portal. Really good, but odd hours."
#70
Cardonas
4.5
(2)
"Tell em Uncle Joey sent ya"
"Cardonas"
#71
Shannon’s Deli
4.5
(2)
"Shannon’s Deli in downtown Lombard."
"Kinda close but Shannon’s Deli in Lombard is solid."
#72
Mike's
4.5
(2)
"It's Mike's Way by farrrrrrrrrr"
"You gotta add Mayo to the mikes way, it’s too acidic without it"
#73
Faicco's
4.5
(2)
"Faicco’s is really good"
"Faicco's is good"
#74
Andrea's
4.0
(2)
"Andreas, Cagiagnos, or Antique Bakery"
"Andrea’s"
#75
Milano's Deli
4.0
(2)
"Seconding Milano’s Deli"
"Milanos! Sometimes they have bruschetta samples on Thursday"
#76
Luigi's
4.0
(2)
"Love Luigi’s"
"Luigi’s in Hampden."
#77
Black Forest Foods
4.0
(2)
"Drive up to monument and go to Black Forest foods . Get the tri lakes club or Rueben"
"Well the tri lakes club or the Rueben at Black Forest foods . Boars head meats also ."
#78
Salumeria
4.0
(2)
"If you’re in NE, Salumeria 2703 on 12th St."
"Salumeria in Brookland (go Mondays as their bread seems the most fresh then)."
#79
Yellow Submarine
4.0
(2)
"Yellow Submarine"
"Check out Yellow Submarine in Inner Sunset."
#80
Groucho's
4.0
(2)
"Groucho's gets my vote!"
"Groucho’s is a chain now, but that 45 sauce is always amazing."
#81
Walrus Subs
4.0
(2)
"Walrus Subs, Racoon Rd, Austintown."
"Walrus subs, Austintown."
#82
Mother's Deli
3.5
(2)
"There is only one answer. Mother’s deli on Markham Main Street. Go see Ted!!!"
"Their prices are quite high now and the quality kinda dropped."
#83
Tat's
3.0
(2)
"Tat's is incredible."
"Look at Tat's... $11.50 for a 12" steak and cheese? Are you kidding?"
#84
Trivelli's
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the Italian with oil, vinegar, mayo, and the pepper relish."
#85
Grinders Sandwich Company
5.0
(1)
"Grinders sandwich company off of peterson road is my top pick."
#86
The Corner Beef
5.0
(1)
"The corner beef is flown in from heaven"
#87
My Belly
5.0
(1)
"His roast beef sandwich is UNMATCHED."
#88
Dion's
4.0
(1)
"Dion's makes really great subs, and the prices are very reasonable."
#89
Taste of Philly
4.0
(1)
"Taste of Philly is pretty good"
#90
Cool'o's
4.0
(1)
"Cool’o’s for subs and Fairfax for pastrami sandwiches."
#91
Black Forest Pies and Grinders
4.0
(1)
"Black Forest Pies and Grinders"
#92
Trivelli's Hoagies
4.0
(1)
"Trivelli’s Hoagies"
#93
Taste of Philly, Capriottis
4.0
(1)
"Taste of Philly or Capriottis!"
#94
Trivelli’s, South Jersey, Grinder’s, Mollica’s, East Coast Deli, Joey’s, Taste of Philly
4.0
(1)
"Trivelli’s, South Jersey, Grinder’s, Mollica’s, East Coast Deli, Joey’s, Taste of Philly, are all good options."
#95
Pascale's
3.0
(1)
"Pascales"
#96
Pastores
3.0
(1)
"Pastores"
#97
Sobeys
3.0
(1)
"Sobeys - Dagwood"
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