Sandwich Shops near Derby

“This review is of the Derby, CT location for all the celiacs out there who need gluten free/allergy safety protocols.

I went around 1:30PM on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024.

As a chain, I experience Jersey Mike's to be be a little hit or miss in terms of precautions. Today I stopped at the one in Derby for the first time and really appreciated how thoroughly and attentively the staff person helping me followed the safety protocol and even politely called out/redirected other staff who were making a to-go order and started doing things that could expose my food to gluten.

Obviously it may not have gone as well had one of those other less attentive staff members helped me, but this woman seemed like she might have been in a leadership role, so I feel confident going back.

I made sure to be the last in line and not to go during a rush, but I was impressed at the time she took to get it right. Even my teen took notice and said, "I can see why you come here, mom."

As a vegetarian who loads my subs with veggies, the riskiest thing about Jersey Mike's for me is that most of the stores keep most of their veggies in a shared prep area where people put veggies on gluten-filled as well as gluten-free sandwiches. This is the case in the Derby shop too, but I noticed that the staff person helping me specifically did not pull my veggies from the top, but chose to go in more untouched areas of the bins and under the top layer. I really, really appreciated that.

Jersey Mike's uses Udi's sub rolls for gluten free subs. I am holding out hope that a better gluten free sub roll eventually will be available. The Udi's rolls can be on the dry side (I just use more sauces to counterbalance it), but subs are one of the things I miss most from before having celiac, so it hits the spot. Plus I love having a "fast food" I can actually eat, and it is both tasty and a healthier fast food option. I find myself going to Jersey Mike's more and more. It is pricier than I might like, I am guessing because the Udi's is not cheap, but as we celiacs know, it is worth it to have things we can eat out.“

“I'm a regular here. I visit about 1-2 times a week. Hands down my most favorite subway. They always get my order right, and the service is always friendly. The only location as of 5/28 that I could find nearby selling Smores cookies. To the Owner/Manager: Please if you're reading this MAKE THEM PERMANENT! They are delicious!!“

“Just went for lunch for the first time , I have to say one of the best chicken sandwiches I had in a long time Will be going back for sure 👍“

“The plant based Italian combo was good ! I think y’all should start writing down the orders because I had to stand there and watch them making sure they put enough of everything . Other than that it was good . A lot of veggie and vegan options“

“Highly recommend Bobette’s, they offer delivery off their website and have been regularly ordering their soups, salads and sandwiches- the Turkey Cobb Salad is my favorite and I actually crave it weekly, lol and love the Barley Soup. Also get the Chicken Orzo and Chicken, Broccoli and Cavatelli Soup. Also recommend the Steak or Chicken Quesadillas. I have an older parent whose very picky and she never argues over any meals from Bobettes. Each order has been perfect, fresh ingredients and just tastes good.“

“I've been a long time customer, and I should have written this review years ago. Soup Thyme makes so many different soups daily, each and every one of them outstanding, that it makes it hard to decide. But I tend to default to my favorite, their chicken pot pie soup. They offer a wide variety of paninis to accompany their delicious soups. I often get a small soup and a half panini, excellent value at around 10 bucks. The owner and the staff are always friendly and welcoming and efficient. I gave only two stars for atmosphere because there were only a couple of tables inside the restaurant to sit. So don't come for the ambience, just come for the great food!“

“Usually their salads are delicious. But today i came by, right when they opened up (prob a mistake) and ordered a crispy chicken salad … My salad was done in about 5 mins …. ( how can chicken be cooked that fast?) Anyway, i tried to eat the salad for dinner. My croutons were stale, the bread was stale and tomatoes along with the cucumbers tasted like theve been sitting out from the night before. I doubt chicken was freshly made. I’m so disappointed. Next time i know not to come right when they open up.“

“My Daughter graduated yesterday (Mother’s Day) from WCSU. To say that it was a very special day would be an understatement. I decided I wanted to enjoy the day as much as possible, I did not want to cook nor did I want to be rushed out of a restaurant because of the holiday. I wanted to enjoy my guests and my daughter’s achievement without time limits or oven timers. After seeing a friend’s post recommending DiBella’s Catering, I immediately went to the website to see what their catering menu offered. I was instantly interested and called Destiny to help me customize one of their packages to our needs. Not only was she knowledgeable and able to answer all of my questions and offer suggestions, she helped me put together an incredible menu with as much enthusiasm as I had. When my son arrived to pick up our order, it was ready, fresh, beautifully presented and all set for transport. Everything was absolutely delicious from the salads to the cookies! Our guests LOVED everything and I had no problem giving them Destiny’s contact info for their future catering needs when asked. I know I will be calling her again myself. Thank you Destiny and DiBella’s for allowing me to enjoy one of the most special Mother’s Day ever. 🙏🎓🌟🥰“

“Getting out of work on a hot day, not wanting to cook…grabbing a “daily Special”!!“

“Best Jersey Mike's I've ever been to.. James, Jaylen, Kev & Paldo make an excellent team. They are all personable & efficient. Great service. Food came out great‼️ Big Kahuna #56 is blazin. Will def be back. Hat's off ?“

“I drive here almost every day further from all
subways because the staff is so awesome and it's clean and as a person who runs a business I can say this customer service is 10/10
every employee, the manager especially“

“Great sandwiches and the Cookies are great and the Pepsi is good“

“The final answer to subway, reasonably priced hot and cold subs that are delicious. Worth a stop for lunch.Staff at the location is friendly, and attentive, overall great experience to get in and out on a lunch break.Definitely try the #9 Mike's Way, or a Kahuna Cheese Steak.“

“I have eaten in hundreds of different subways across the country and the owner of this one got it right.She is always there working harder than the people she hires open to closing time. The reason some of these places taste better than others is purely timing. If you dont have an owner paying attention to this then you have employees overstocking. You have to have bread and vegetables fresh not prepared early in the day and sitting around going stale. You absolutely have to gauge your floor traffic to product or you have a bad tasting sandwich.Anyway yes I`m fat and have a love affair with food,but only good food.So if you want a well made sandwich that tastes good go to this subway“

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“I want to preface this by saying I'm really really picky about deli meat. I NEVER eat it. However, after having surgery this week , this just sounded good so I tried it. I was actually blown away by how good this was. The meat was fresh, not slimy like most deli meat is and they were very very generous with toppings. The person working was super nice and patient and took his time making the sandwiches. I was impressed by how clean it was too. This was more of a good deli feel as opposed to a chain sandwich place. Thank you for making my horrible day so much better. ❤️“

“This is easily one of the best Subway restaurants ever. The sandwich tastes good. They even look like the commercials.

As I read the other reviews, the bad reviews sound like the other Subway down the street. ;-)
Not this location.!!!“

“The persons that work here are the keys. They make you feel so great every time you go there. They remember your preference of orders so well and create a smooth conversation while they are serving your order. I totally recommend getting a chance to visit this Subway at this location.

Kid-friendliness: They know how to attend kids. They give the opportunity to kids to practice and have the experience of ordering food in a Subway store. They are great for this.

Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is settled. They can come without any restrictions.“

“I love this place I’m so glad it’s up north now . My only thing is when I do a mobile order or when I’m person and ask for extra toppings They don’t put it in. If they get that fixed 5stars. Staff is supper nice I would just say when people ask for extra toppings please actually put extra toppings“

“Carmen was awesome! She made the Boss and a Philly cheese steak for my coworker and I! They were sooooo good! I really enjoyed it! Her hospitality was top notch! Attentive and great with suggestions! Definitely looking to come back and have her make me another round! Thanks Carmen! You rock!“

“Subway needs a hungry man to serve a great sandwich. Obviously too corporate most subways micro manage silly tiny pieces of cheese and meat. On the Capitol Avenue Subway you can relax in the hands of a master crowd pleaser and feel the joy of being well cared for by getting the tuna footlong however you want it. Bigger best bodacious..“

“Stopped here on the way back south. Decent Subway with super friendly staff and generous with ingredients. When line got long, she got another worker from back to help. He wasn’t talkative, just really efficient at making sandwiches! Saw her work with a deaf person and she was great at pointing out ingredients and confirming the right choices. Good stop.“

“I've been to many Subway locations, but this one is definitely my favorite. The staff is always so helpful in creating the perfect sandwich. My recent visit was no exception. The sandwich was packed with delicious toppings and the bread was fresh and soft. I'll be back for sure!“

“I don't know why this subway has these low stars but when I visited today, it was fantastic. The staff were really friendly, also there is one asian girl who made me a lot bigger ( I think the biggest I ever had) sandwich. She needs a raise. It also has a big space where you can sit and eat. Overall it was really good to have a peaceful and delicious meal.“

“I enjoy this subway more than most. It’s clean. They make your sandwich fast and they aren’t skimping on ingredients. Friendly service with a welcoming smile. I live 2 minutes away from my local subway and go the extra 10 to come to this one. Definitely one of the best in the area.“

“Very friendly staff, get my meals right every time some comment staff being rude for not accepting coupons it's not their fault if you look into the the amount of franchisees who apply for redemption from corporate they don't get reimbursed this is why it's their corporate establishment they are causing problems, not taking care of the buisness they ask more and more to the point there is no profit for these mom and pop franchise. They are great people here, just know they truely love their community, and the food they serve they are just wrapped up in the wrong sandwich shop now the chain used to be great.“