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Best submarine sandwich
The votes are in, and with 52.54% of the votes, Penn Station with multiple Dayton-area locations offers the best submarine sandwich in the Dayton area.
Voting in this category ended on July 19.
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By BC
July 12, 2010 4:16 PM | Link to this
There is no competition…Submarine House beats them all hands DOWN!!!
By Scotty2Hotty
July 12, 2010 6:32 PM | Link to this
Submarine House=Ummmmm Gooooood!!!!!!!!!
By JoyB
July 12, 2010 7:14 PM | Link to this
I absolutely love Submarine House. They have a great variety of delicious subs and other food items to suit everyone’s taste. The only bad thing I can say about them is that they don’t have enough locations.
By Aaron
July 12, 2010 7:39 PM | Link to this
Milano’s is easily my favorite. The Atlantic City Italian is boss.
By Pippen
July 12, 2010 9:04 PM | Link to this
W.g. Grinders is BAR NONE the best sandwich in town!!
By Dave
July 12, 2010 11:35 PM | Link to this
Submarine House has the best subs in town…. or any town. Have it with the “works” and it will change your life!
By kjb
July 13, 2010 2:09 AM | Link to this
I like to stick with Subbies because I am never disappointed. Their subs are average and therefore you know what you are going to get. I hate going to a sub place and getting a great sub and then the next time being disappointed. Only the mediocre are always at their best. Subbies is mediocre and I like it that way!
By david of tipp city
July 13, 2010 8:13 AM | Link to this
the original sub house name says it all. since 1974 on brown street the sub house has led the way with great subs. my favorite is the chicken cheese steak.
By Kevin
July 13, 2010 8:23 AM | Link to this
Christies Pizza in Vandalia, should be on the list.
By Not a Fan
July 13, 2010 8:50 AM | Link to this
I tried Submarine House because it won last year. I couldn’t stomach it. My turkey sub tasted like fish. It was just gross. I prefer Jersey Mikes or Mamma’s because the ingredients are fresh, cut right in front of you. YUM!
By Jen
July 13, 2010 9:10 AM | Link to this
What are rating on. Price or taste? Taste= Penn Station Price= SubWay
By Luann
July 13, 2010 9:18 AM | Link to this
My very favorite is the Ruben (all that sauerkraut and corn beef) and if I don’t order that it the classic, Philly Cheese Steak, yum!
By DT
July 13, 2010 9:34 AM | Link to this
Clearly none of you have ever eaten a sandwich from DiSalvo’s Deli in Kettering. OMG….best ever! The house dressing is fantastic and just puts their sandwiches in another league.
By Mary
July 13, 2010 9:38 AM | Link to this
Penn Station’s Italian sub is the best ever! The bread makes the sandwich, but all the fresh ingredients do the rest. They are a little pricey, but clearly worth it!
By Barb Knight
July 13, 2010 9:49 AM | Link to this
My vote is for Penn Station. The quality of meat that they use on the subs I feel is better then any that you find around town! The crew are always careful to make your sub exactly as you want with no oops!
By Tonya
July 13, 2010 10:01 AM | Link to this
In the past I LOVED penn station, NOT ANYMORE the people they have staffed their stores with are rude and can not make a correct sandwich to save their lives. At this point I’d rather save my money and eat a bologna sandwich.
By joe
July 13, 2010 10:30 AM | Link to this
milanos used to be the best in town but i’d have to say prnn station has the edge now.i’ve been in dayton all my life and i knew the original owner of milanos and he would die at the quality of their subs.bread has definately has changed!
By Kim
July 13, 2010 10:34 AM | Link to this
I eat at Penn Station in Springboro at least once a week for several years now. Their staff is friendly, and their food is always good.
By Henry
July 13, 2010 11:05 AM | Link to this
Sub House is very good. For a chain, Penn Station is good too (puts Subway to shame). For the life of me, I can’t see why Milano’s subs are so bad (the pizza and other stuff are fine), when subs are their signature item.
By janeway
July 13, 2010 12:00 PM | Link to this
I used to love Submarine House subs. However, the last one I had at the Centerville store was terrible. I’m afraid to go again.
By Tigger
July 13, 2010 12:26 PM | Link to this
If you want truly delicious subs, you must try Domsitz Deli in Vandalia. Hands down the best around! Their 6 inch subs are actually larger than anybody else’s 12 inchers because Domsitz knows how to make a sub! No skimpin’ at this place! Try ‘em! You WON’T be disappointed.
By mojo
July 13, 2010 12:31 PM | Link to this
Quig’s had the best Italian beef around. Penn Station usually sounds like a good idea but I’m always disappointed. Mama DiSalvo’s is consistently yummy!!
By Gail
July 13, 2010 12:50 PM | Link to this
Hoagies on North Dixie…..Nothing better!!!!!!!
By Lee
July 13, 2010 1:23 PM | Link to this
Submarine House - Hot Italian with everything is the best. daughter will be a freshman at UD was afraid to get it, took a bite of mine and the rest became hers as she wouldn’t let it go.
By Lillian Newton
July 13, 2010 2:19 PM | Link to this
I love your Italian Sub. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. You have the best sandwitches in the business.
By Blah Blah
July 13, 2010 2:33 PM | Link to this
The only thing FAKE about Penn Station is the “Faux News” on the TV’s.
By skipper
July 13, 2010 2:37 PM | Link to this
Milano’s is where its at! The baked Italian or the cheesesteak beats any other subs in town.
By Artimus69
July 13, 2010 2:57 PM | Link to this
The sub at Hoagie’s is the best in town. Italian Beef at Quig’s is phenominal. The Cheese Steak at Submarine House is the bomb!!! Milano’s has gone down hill but used to be in the top 3 when you could buy a whole sub from them under $5.
By Mr. Business
July 13, 2010 3:12 PM | Link to this
Can’t you morons spell Subby’s right?
By Jack Hoffman
July 13, 2010 3:14 PM | Link to this
Penn Station wins hands down. Great East Coast Subs that make you feel you are in downtown Philly.
By Spence
July 13, 2010 3:34 PM | Link to this
None of these places are bad, but make the drive to Springfield if you live in Dayton. Try Mike & Rosey’s Ham and Swiss on Italian. Nothing else on it. Thank me later.
By nyc
July 13, 2010 4:08 PM | Link to this
you hillbillies in dayton wouldnt know a good sandwich or sub if it hit you over the head….the places you rate the best….would be terrible going up against anything in nyc….
By lex
July 13, 2010 4:25 PM | Link to this
main street deli in Springboro hav the best subs :)
By ray sharp
July 13, 2010 5:53 PM | Link to this
THE BEST SUB EVER IS THE CLUB AND ITS MADE AT PENN STATION ON WILMINGTOM PIKE. MMM GOOD, RAY AND BARB FROM WAYNESVILLE.
By Mike & Kay Harcourt
July 13, 2010 6:33 PM | Link to this
We love the Penn-Station Club and Chicken Cordon blue subs prepared at the Springfield location ( # 1 Penn-Station in the country). Subs are fresh, hot, delicous and the employees treat you right. We eat there 1-2 times a week. Great sub great personnel. Mike & Kay
By Pat Goode
July 13, 2010 7:14 PM | Link to this
Penn Station is the best. My favorite sub is the the Philly Cheese Steak and Fries. Go Penn Station!!!!
By Maria
July 13, 2010 7:18 PM | Link to this
Penn Station is the best. The subs are so fresh! I enjoy several of them but the chicken caccitore is my favorite. Oh and the fries are the best fries ever. Yum!
By cyndi
July 13, 2010 8:02 PM | Link to this
Chicken philly w/ onions, mushroom, mayo, lettuce & tomato is where it is!!!
By Diana Packman
July 13, 2010 9:26 PM | Link to this
It is the best sub I’ve ever eaten and I have ate allot of subs from different places including states!!
By Bert
July 13, 2010 10:45 PM | Link to this
In my many years of eating many subs, once I found Penn Station, I stopped trying any others. No one can beat their Philly Cheesesteak or their Reuben…I’ve tried others and no one even comes close. My brother in-law comes from Ky. and goes to Penn Station first thing…THE BEST
By Niki
July 13, 2010 11:05 PM | Link to this
As an East Coaster, it’s clear to me that I’m definitely in the midwest, anytime Penn Station wins a taste test. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good. But not what true subs are meant to be. And don’t let that who “East Coast Subs” thing fool ya.
By Nicole
July 14, 2010 8:57 AM | Link to this
I’m sorry Super Subby’s is the best. The service is good and boy do they pound on the meat.
By Jersey Mike's fan
July 14, 2010 9:49 AM | Link to this
Jersey Mike’s in Centerville beats them all as far as best Submarine sandwich. Order a Giant #13 “Original Italian” It’s stacked with Provolone cheese, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami and pepperoni (all sliced fresh right in front of you)… then say “make it Mike’s way” and they pile on the lettuce, tomato and onion. Topped off with oregano, oil and vinegar. They have been around since 1956, find out why!
By Arnold G.
July 14, 2010 11:32 AM | Link to this
Wow, what a tough call. Sub House has long had the #1 CheeseSteak IMO. Ron’s Italian Steak can’t be beat. Subway has the cold cut sub like we used to get at SS Kresge’s for fifty cents! Penn Station’s subs are all around great, but some locations are better than others. I also like Cassano’s Original Sub (been getting those for over 50 years). I’ve never gotten a sub I liked at Quizno’s. I haven’t tried some of the others listed.
By born2golf
July 14, 2010 3:56 PM | Link to this
No question…other’s shouldn’t even be in the competition. Submarine House was #1, is #1 and always will be #1. Not only great cheese steaks, but italian cheese steaks, italian subs, fish sandwiches…they’re all good!
By Robcat
July 14, 2010 4:19 PM | Link to this
WG Grinders IS a Kettering LEGEND! The best Italian sub in town and a cheesesteak that puts Penn Stations’ on a train with its tail between it’s legs!!
By Ole Dave
July 14, 2010 5:31 PM | Link to this
Come on………Penn Sta s-c-s ! ! !
By Football Fan
July 14, 2010 6:54 PM | Link to this
CHRISTY’S in Vandalia blows all of these away. You can’t beat the quality and quantity (16”) They use real steak unlike the soy products found at sub house and others. The marinated chicken cheesesteak rocks as well. I’ve been a fan for years.
By BT
July 14, 2010 8:44 PM | Link to this
All you voting for Penn Station probably think Olive garen is good Italian. While Penn Station isn’t the worst I’ve ever had, it is nowhere near the best. Try Mama DiSalvos Deli in Kettering and you will never eat a sub from anywhere else again.
By Tisha
July 14, 2010 9:28 PM | Link to this
Submarine House is great and I love the new bar and grill, I can’t wait for the one in Beavercreek to reopen. The subs are so yummy…they will also be having Keno
By Geoff Willoughby
July 15, 2010 10:00 AM | Link to this
All those that voted for Penn Station obviously haven’t tried the Submarine House. I’ve tried both and the Submarine House has been my favorite for over 25 years!! What are you waiting for?
By Chicago the best
July 15, 2010 10:16 AM | Link to this
nyc, you seriously need to seek help before you hurt yourself or somebody else. Psychopaths like you should be put out from society.
By hmm
July 15, 2010 10:44 AM | Link to this
whenever Pennstation is part of an active dayton poll they always seem to get a vast majority of the votes… Weren’t they accused of cheating last time this happened and the poll was taken down?
By mtg
July 15, 2010 1:19 PM | Link to this
Penn Station? Really? No chain restaurant of any kind can ever macth locally owned ones, who buy fresh produce and do not pull the ingredients from a metal pound containing whatever item that has been in there for God knows how many days. Support locals, Mama Disalvo’s, Main Street Deli,Domsita, Christy’s..Milano’s has just outgrown its abaility to be fresh and tasty anymore.
By Pragmatic
July 15, 2010 3:39 PM | Link to this
my mouth used to water just thinking about Milano’s when they had crusty sub rolls…not anymore with the bready rolls you can get anywhere else.
By tina
July 15, 2010 8:49 PM | Link to this
The problem with the Milano’s may be that you are not going to the one on North Dixie all of the others are franchises that were sold to a company, the one on North Dixie is owned by the original owners. They are the only location that is not a franchise and is the original owners
By Dick Robinson
July 16, 2010 1:20 PM | Link to this
7/17/2010 My nomination for best SUB is Submarine House 1137 Brown Street near UD. Their Italian sub with extra V&O on a toasted roll/bun. I’ve tried the others but I still think this location is the BEST. Polite and easy service is a plus also.
By Buddy08
July 16, 2010 3:07 PM | Link to this
How did nobody nominate main street deli in springboro?? Is there a way to add them to the list??
By born2golf
July 17, 2010 12:17 PM | Link to this
At one point…would said Penn Station…but after they started baking the sandwich instead of grilling…no more! Submarine House gets my vote each and every time!
By Rocker
July 17, 2010 2:36 PM | Link to this
Christy’s Pizza by the airport has been doing it right for 50 years now. No need to win a poularity contest, just great food at good prices.
By Fritz Baker
July 18, 2010 5:25 PM | Link to this
I don’t think that the voters had visited all sixteen and sampled their subs, then voted.
By Barbiedoll
July 20, 2010 4:17 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry I missed this poll, because my favorite sub is no longer available in the area. It is Sarpinos Chicken Bacon Club with Basil Pesto Sauce. Quality sandwich at a reasonable price. I guess the secret never got out!
By surs
August 11, 2010 1:15 AM | Link to this
I love how people buy right into the commercialization of America. Penn Station?? Sorry, it’s a chain, and so so at best. I prefer to go for mom and pop shops, like MILANO’S?? It’s the BEST sub in Dayton, and frankly the state. I live in Columbus and have yet to find something to compare to the Atlantic City Italian Sub at Milano’s.
By Roger
November 10, 2010 8:23 PM | Link to this
Hoagie’s on North Dixie. Go there every chance I get and I live in Preble county! We have a good place out here on S.R.725 called Momma Mac’s. They are awesome too. Great pizza as well.