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Subway restaurants really SUCK now!
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I would give my left testicle to have a place that sold a sandwich like that near me.
BobTheFork
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I like subway. I don't have issue with their wheat bread and I like getting it built topping by topping so I can change it or just get exactly what I want every time. I don't like having a pre-build on the sandwhich where you have to tell them when you order it what you don't want on there.
I REALLY like their breakfast. I feel like it's the only fast food I can get around here that will have any veggies in it. Bacon egg and cheese on flat bread with tomatoes, onions, peppers and guac is great.
I REALLY like their breakfast. I feel like it's the only fast food I can get around here that will have any veggies in it. Bacon egg and cheese on flat bread with tomatoes, onions, peppers and guac is great.
Jimmy Johns for cold
Penn Station for hot
Mr. Hero for guilt
I moved to FL a few years back so the latter two are no longer available to me except when I go back to visit. FL sucks for food, IMO.
Never liked Subway. Had the occasional steak and cheese on flat bread in a pinch though.
Penn Station for hot
Mr. Hero for guilt
I moved to FL a few years back so the latter two are no longer available to me except when I go back to visit. FL sucks for food, IMO.
Never liked Subway. Had the occasional steak and cheese on flat bread in a pinch though.
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
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I mean, it's not like Subway being shit is an unpopular opinion.
http://www.businessinsider.com/subways-sales-are-falling-2015-6
Absolute statements are very popular on this forum. Very rarely are the various gradients inbetween discussed.
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
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Do people really need to have more nuanced, carefully-considered opinions on Subway for you? Should we be reviewing this ubiquitous chain on a scale of 100, with decimal points for added precision?
How do most people talk about fast food? "I love it" "I like it" "It's all right" "It's cheap" "Gross" Do we need more?
shinobi602
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Not sure about their meats but I always order their tuna subs only, and they've always tasted good to me...
Tuna salad tastes good, get some provolone and cheddar cheese, all the veggies with some siracha sauce. Everything tastes fine.
Tuna salad tastes good, get some provolone and cheddar cheese, all the veggies with some siracha sauce. Everything tastes fine.
mcz117chief
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Subway is definitely not cheap where I live. One sub sandwich is for some people 2 hours worth of wage or more. I guess that explains why Subway is pretty deluxe in Czech Republic, only tourists use it, it is way too expensive for locals.
Extrapolating my statement too much. I was just making a general statement that absolute statements are rather popular.
The problem is that it wasn't always like that though. The quality has gone to shit since they introduced the $5 foot long (2009).
Yep. I get the tuna or veggie sub. Never let me down.
Enter the Dragon Punch
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it's alright still, but I just get veggie subs no cheese
Maybe this is different in the US, but in The Netherlands Subway is fucking expensive. If you're a student and constantly eating Subway, you're basically living a life of luxury or need to be more smart with money.
They're not bad for what they are, but as others have said, it's McDonald's level. They did a good job for a while convincing people that it's a better value/healthier/better tasting than fast food. Now, just within 2 miles of here, there's: Potbelly, Firehouse Subs, Jason's Deli, La Madeleine, Jersey Mike's, McAlister's, Jimmy John's, Which Wich, Zoe's Kitchen, and a local grilled cheese shop.
Lots of competition from places with much tastier food, and Subway doesn't have that unique Taco Bell or McDonald's taste where you know it's garbage, but you come back anyway.
Lots of competition from places with much tastier food, and Subway doesn't have that unique Taco Bell or McDonald's taste where you know it's garbage, but you come back anyway.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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When was subway cheap?
Subway is serviceable for the price. It's nothing really special, but it does a decent job in filling you up. I'd personally go to Penn Station if I wanted a toasted sub.
This guys gets it. I always make sure to grab a few Publix subs when I visit family in Florida.
This guys gets it. I always make sure to grab a few Publix subs when I visit family in Florida.
When most of the foot long subs were 5 dollars.
Ninja Scooter
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They've never been great, just quick, convenient, cheap and readily available as an alternative to greasy fast food.
Fonz72
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The quality went to shit well before then. It was when they introduced all the different breads, sauces, and veggies.
Jag
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I'm assuming you are referring to the one on University. Love that place, but i'm not sure anyone outside of SoFla knows about it.
Liquidsnake
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Thanks GAF I had quiznos for lunch.
Why do they not put mustard and mayo on their sandwiches? Why is it always some weird sauce? Ranch, Chilli sauce etc............
Whats the problem?
Why do they not put mustard and mayo on their sandwiches? Why is it always some weird sauce? Ranch, Chilli sauce etc............
Whats the problem?
But they never were quick, convenient, cheap. They tend to be greasy, depending on what is on the sandwich.
17 Seconds
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topical subway bashing is so passe
SubScorpianZero
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You know what really happened? I think you grew up and noticed the food is actually shit.
joeyjoejoeshabadoo
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The change to the hinge cut was the beginning of the end for me.
Goldenroad
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I still get the same sub I've gotten since the early '90's and it tastes the exact same as it always did:
Spicy Italian /w- Orange Cheddar, Lettuce, Onions, Black Olives, Jalepeno Peppers, Mustard, Mayo & Italian
I've gotten this sub almost 99% of the times I've ever gone to a subway, and it has not changed one iota in over 20 years.
My taste for the sub has diminished over the years, since I just don't enjoy fast food as much, but yeah, it's the same crap as always.
Spicy Italian /w- Orange Cheddar, Lettuce, Onions, Black Olives, Jalepeno Peppers, Mustard, Mayo & Italian
I've gotten this sub almost 99% of the times I've ever gone to a subway, and it has not changed one iota in over 20 years.
My taste for the sub has diminished over the years, since I just don't enjoy fast food as much, but yeah, it's the same crap as always.
I only like one sandwich.
Dat struggle.
Ninja Scooter
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Compared to even other chain sandwich shops, and even mom n pop spots, they are fairly quick, convenient and cheap. They are all over the place, you can walk in and walk out with a sandwich in about 5 minutes and it will cost you $5. Same reason someone might go to McDonalds or Burger King over, say, In N Out or some upscale burger joint.
FinalFanXtreme
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I wish I could stay in the late 80s early 90s. Everything was better even subway! Bring back the bowl cut
Jag
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I never want to go back to a time when smartphones didn't exist.
BobTheFork
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I hated the original cut. It was like a hinge cut but with this useless little flap of bread on top. Any sauce at all on our sandwich turned that bread strip into a fucking mess.
GraveRobberX
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Maybe former or current employees can chime in, but they fucked with the Buffalo Chicken haven't they?
Before the chicken was almost stewed into the sauce and kept in a bin like meatballs/tuna, if I asked for double meat, good Lord the amount you got
Then they put them in these little cardboard boats, portion size, double the meat meant 2 more of those controlled size portions, look liked less meat
Then now it just looks Luke chopped up plain vanilla chicken breast in same boat size portions almost like 3/4th of a breast, then buffalo sauce squeezed on top, which is blasphemy in my opinion
I miss my Toasted Double Meat Buffalo Chicken footlong Sub on Herbs/Cheese with Green and Red Peppers, maybe American/Swiss
Always asked the veggies to get nuked with meat, bread, and cheese
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I stopped going there when they shifted to this lame ass savings yet rose the prices
My local fast food Chinese shop has beaten Subway
I can order 1/2 fried chicken with buffalo sauce and French fried for $5.50
Go to papa John's and if I do t have the cunty employees, grab ranch/blue cheese drippings for free or pay $0.50
So $6 gets me a good fucking meal...
Before the chicken was almost stewed into the sauce and kept in a bin like meatballs/tuna, if I asked for double meat, good Lord the amount you got
Then they put them in these little cardboard boats, portion size, double the meat meant 2 more of those controlled size portions, look liked less meat
Then now it just looks Luke chopped up plain vanilla chicken breast in same boat size portions almost like 3/4th of a breast, then buffalo sauce squeezed on top, which is blasphemy in my opinion
I miss my Toasted Double Meat Buffalo Chicken footlong Sub on Herbs/Cheese with Green and Red Peppers, maybe American/Swiss
Always asked the veggies to get nuked with meat, bread, and cheese
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I stopped going there when they shifted to this lame ass savings yet rose the prices
My local fast food Chinese shop has beaten Subway
I can order 1/2 fried chicken with buffalo sauce and French fried for $5.50
Go to papa John's and if I do t have the cunty employees, grab ranch/blue cheese drippings for free or pay $0.50
So $6 gets me a good fucking meal...
You honestly can't get a footlong in Seattle for less than 8. It's 10 for any of the decent ones. They even advertise a 6 inch with a drink combo for 7.
The original Yellow Sub (changed their name to Planet when they opened in joco) was in Lawrence. Loved that place so much.
They dropped their prices down to 5 and had to drop quality to compete. Since then they have raised prices and kept the quality the same.
Damn, I miss these both.
The original Yellow Sub (changed their name to Planet when they opened in joco) was in Lawrence. Loved that place so much.
Fancy Clown
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Still my favorite subs. I love their Turkey, Spinach, Mayo, and Pickle subs. Any place that doesn't require me to say "hold the onions/cheese/tomatoes" is fine by me. It could also have to do with the Subway you go to...
I've gone to the same one for 10 years now. I've had the same two people wait on me the whole time (there is also a third person who has changed). I've been there so often, I don't have to give my order: the lady in front gets my bread (footlong white/italian), meat (turkey), no cheese) without asking. The guy at the end/cashier knows I get a meal with 2 cookies and a bottle of coke. It probably takes about a couple of minutes at most for my order.
I've gone to the same one for 10 years now. I've had the same two people wait on me the whole time (there is also a third person who has changed). I've been there so often, I don't have to give my order: the lady in front gets my bread (footlong white/italian), meat (turkey), no cheese) without asking. The guy at the end/cashier knows I get a meal with 2 cookies and a bottle of coke. It probably takes about a couple of minutes at most for my order.
Subway is pretty alright when you're a vegetarian. Their veggie patties are pretty good, and if you go to the right stores, their bread isn't half bad either. I'm pretty forgiving of most fast food, tho.
People on gaf make it seem like every fast food restaurant serves steamed feces. Hyperbole gets crazy sometimes.
People on gaf make it seem like every fast food restaurant serves steamed feces. Hyperbole gets crazy sometimes.
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