All types of sandwiches are delicious, but subs are special. Maybe it's the length or the fact they work hot or cold. Whatever it is, we love them.
We've rounded up some of the best sub sandwich chains in the U.S. and listed them from good to we'd-have-lunch-here-every-day.
Year founded: 1989
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Headquarters: De Soto, Kansas
States with a location: 8
Midwesterners all have an opinion about Goodcents, one of the region's most recognized sub chains. And as the company expands to other states like Pennsylvania, it seems like soon we'll all have to choose to be fans or not.
Thankfully, the chain's terrible taste in logos isn't reflected in its sandwiches, which include tasty choices like the chipotle cheesesteak and the buffalo chicken always served on soft bread.
Year founded: 1986
Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio
States with a location: 46
While Charley's claim to have the No.1 Philly cheesesteak in the country is overly confident, we'll concede that it has the best mall-court cheesesteaks. On the rare occasion when we have to eat at a mall, this chain is usually one of our top choices.
You can't go wrong with the traditional steak sandwich, but if you want some variety, you can also get the chicken teriyaki or the Bacon 3 cheesesteak.
Year founded: 1996
Headquarters: Denver, Colorado
States with a location: 3
You can tell Snarf's wants to appeal to college kids by looking at its logo, whose three purposefully, badly drawn figures seem to belong on Adult Swim.
But we'll forgive its bad marketing and the fact that it's only in three states because the subs taste pretty good. Plus, this is a family-owned business that uses fresh ingredients, and we gotta love that.
Year founded: 1981
Headquarters: Denver, Colorado
States with a location: 37
Quiznos claims to have been "pushing boundaries since 1981." They've certainly done this with their commercials, especially in the cultural chaos of the early 2000s, when two rodent-like beings sang an ode to the subs in raspy voices.
But the chain hasn't been as bold in its menu, which is fairly classic with a splash of guacamole here and there. It's not bad for when you want a fast and inexpensive sub, though.