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re: What happened to Subway?

Posted on 6/23/19 at 12:44 pm to
Posted by Upperdecker
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2014
30676 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 12:44 pm to
Best sandwich chains:
Jersey Mikes
JJ’s
Firehouse
Which wich
Quiznos (does it still exist?)
Subway
Posted by nvasil1
Hellinois
Member since Oct 2009
15969 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 12:46 pm to
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The first slip I noticed was the Tunafish

Good call. They used to have a pretty damn good tuna salad sandwich, but it's bland and too mayonnaisey these days.

They also used to have a solid seafood medley several years ago. Last time I had it though, I puked my brains out the rest of the day. I think they took it off the menu within the same year.
Posted by Sidicous
Middle of Nowhere
Member since Aug 2015
17530 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 12:49 pm to
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And how tf isn’t turkey $5 foot long anymore?
$15/hr minimum will do that to a menu of prices.
Posted by Bard
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Member since Oct 2008
52037 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 12:56 pm to
The Subway downtown on North Street (not North Boulevard) is still legit but then again it runs a little more expensive than the others and the owner (and his wife, I believe) is hands-on there damned near every day. I've gone there one and off for years and have yet to have had a bad meal (sandwiches, drink, cookies, etc).

For those that have mentioned Quiznos, I tried their foods a couple of times and was never impressed. Plus, their commercials looked like they were made by people who were in the middle of a deep LSD OD.

I agree though that what is holding Jimmy Johns back is the lack of hot foods. When I want a sandwich shop sandwich I generally want something that would take far too much time and effort on my part to make for myself (see: meatball sub).
This post was edited on 6/23/19 at 12:57 pm
Posted by LSU Tigershark
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Posted on 6/23/19 at 12:58 pm to
Quiznos was definitely better than Subway, Firehouse, and Jimmy Johns (never had Jersey Mike's or Which wich)
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
55246 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:02 pm to
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Firehouse and Jersey Mike's make a more premium hot sandwich


Unless I am getting a meatball sub, I want mine cold!

Eat half for lunch, eat the other half for dinner.

quote:

serve it with a cold bag of chips.


Adding a deep fryer is adding trouble.
Posted by ruzil
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
16978 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:05 pm to
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smell like fresh bread


Have your olfactory sense tested, baw.

The aroma of freshly baked bread smells nothing like the nasty smell emanating from a Subway.
Posted by Steadyhands
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Member since May 2016
6849 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:06 pm to
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Subway was a decent sandwich shop and a viable alternative to McDonalds


Are you saying subway has gone down hill compared to McDonald's? These two aren't even close, McDonald's has always been close to the bottom of the hill. Subway isn't great, but it's way better than McDonald's. Sometimes I want a sub sandwich and subway is an alright option for that. Never do I crave a burger and think of going to McDonald's to satisfy that craving.
Posted by OldTigahFot
Drinkin' with the rocket scientists
Member since Jan 2012
10502 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:11 pm to
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For those that have mentioned Quiznos, I tried their foods a couple of times and was never impressed. Plus, their commercials looked like they were made by people who were in the middle of a deep LSD OD.


Who ever thought rats advertising for a sandwich shop was a good idea ?

And Subway's commercials right now are the most annoying thing on TV.

Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
68739 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:12 pm to
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Arby’s

That's not oversaturated, though.
Posted by Sampson
Chicago
Member since Mar 2012
24586 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:20 pm to
I was in there yesterday and they are doing $5 footlongs this month. Only 3 to choose from but a minor fleeting return to the glory days.
Posted by thesoccerfanjax
Member since Nov 2013
6128 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:27 pm to
No way. Subway is basement tier fast food.

McDs isn’t that bad. It’s at least consistently average across locations. Rarely is it awful.
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
27647 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:28 pm to
I enjoy the Seafood Sensation from time to time.
Posted by LSUGUMBO
Shreveport, LA
Member since Sep 2005
8593 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:29 pm to
Subway used to be the only game in town in many cities- now there’s Lenny’s, Firehouse, Jersey Mike’s, Jimmy John’s, etc-, all of which are better than Subway.
Posted by Langland
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Member since Apr 2014
15382 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:30 pm to
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Have your olfactory sense tested, baw.

The aroma of freshly baked bread smells nothing like the nasty smell emanating from a Subway.


Keep you condescending remarks in the Food Board.

Subway can be good, just go to the ones where the owner is working there.
This post was edited on 6/23/19 at 1:33 pm
Posted by Steadyhands
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Member since May 2016
6849 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 1:55 pm to
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No way. Subway is basement tier fast food.

McDs isn’t that bad. It’s at least consistently average across locations. Rarely is it awful.


Lol. Obviously you're a fatty. I would eat subway over McDonald's just about any day.
Posted by Sun God
Member since Jul 2009
44874 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 2:01 pm to
Lol at thinking that subway is much healthier than McDonald’s
Posted by ruzil
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
16978 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 2:04 pm to
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Keep you condescending remarks in the Food Board.

Subway can be good, just go to the ones where the owner is working there.


So, which shops do you work in?

I am baking two loaves of bread as I type. The smell of my kitchen smells nothing like a Subway.

Sorry for partying.
Posted by Steadyhands
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Member since May 2016
6849 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 2:06 pm to
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Lol at thinking that subway is much healthier than McDonald’s


Lol at being dumb. Quote where I said that. It is healthier, but not much....just depends what you get. McDonald's is just shitty food though. Subway is somewhat edible.
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76821 posts
Posted on 6/23/19 at 2:07 pm to
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Just had Jersey Mike’s. It’s now firmly in my rotation alongside Corner Bakery and Potbelly.


All are ok, but if I’m getting non-drive thru semi-fast food, it’s tough to beat Freebird burritos
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