Much more of a problem is the ‘chicken breast’. It’s not real chicken breast, but instead is a chopped and formed piece made with some kind of filler. Does anyone know what’s really in it? The hot grill marks are ok, but what happens to the filler when too much heat is applied is odd – turns a shade of beige to deep caramel or even brownish.

Chris: Yep, I was just thinking about that actually. I need to add a “View Results” button to the Mike Industries polling system.

I like Subway but not any of their fancy breads, just their standard white or wheat. I agree that their sourdough bread tastes bad, sorta off or chemically or something.

BTW, thanks for your recommendation of Trader Joe’s pizza. I agree, as frozen pizzas go and for the price, they cannot be beat!

I used to buy the smaller ones and heard about 15 years ago that they were actually re-branded Wolfang Puck pizzas. But, I like the larger ‘made in Italy’ ones better.

I dunno if they have them in Seattle, but if you’re ever in Florida or Georgia Mike, you need to try Firehouse Subs.

As for Jimmy John’s, I tried it once, but it was pretty submarginal. Maybe I’ll try it again since everyone here’s got their panties in a wad about how glorious it is, but I think it’s inevitable that any internet argument will result in people choosing the “dark horse” candidate that’s not even part of the discussion.

That being said, Jason’s Deli is superior to all.

We don’t have Jimmy John’s here in central Florida, but you guys are making me hungry!

$5 for that Subway sandwich seems like a ripoff. For forty-nine cents more, I can go to a real deli across the street from them, get better service and a better sandwich.

When I was a kid, we used to go to a little italian deli that made subs with the fresh baked italian bread from the bakery right next door. Haven’t had a sandwich like that since. Finest deli meat and super quality FRESH baked bread.

We still go out of our way to get fresh baked breadand italian cookies from one of the finest bakeries in town: http://www.savoiapastry.com/ – They have been in business since 1929!

Subway is pretty fresh but the ingredients are not high quality.

The thing I’ve always disliked about Subway, other than the sub-par ingredients, is that if you don’t give specific instructions to your ‘sandwich artist’, they will slather everything with Mayo from top to bottom. Not spread it on the bread, but poop it out from one of their ubiquitous condiment bottles. I suspect they may be a subsidiary of Hellman’s.

But I agree with others who’ve said, if I can find a local mom-n-pop type place, I much prefer that option.

FWIW, I’ll take Jimmy John’s over either of them as well. I always get their wheat bread instead of their French Bread though, and I always order the #12, which has avocado on it, which isn’t available on any sandwich at Subway *or* Quiznos, which is a sin.

Mr. Goodcents is pretty good, as well.

For those complaining about how your food is handled at Subway – you should probably just accept that what happens to the food *at any fast food restaurant staffed by high school kids* while you’re not watching is going to make your stomach turn. Just pretend otherwise, and enjoy.

Footlong Roasted Chicken Breast on Wheat with Lettuce, Cucumbers and Green Peppers, Spicy Mustard, Mayonnaise, Salt & Pepper and Oil & Vinegar

…?

Hrm. No? Therefore, it can’t compete with Subway.

Second, and less importantly, doesn’t Quiznos send all their bread through that crisper oven, which makes it all dry?

Plus, Quiznos takes *forever* if there’s a line of any size at all. And their selection of condiments / ordering strategy is confusing, which is probably why their lines run so slowly.