16 Best Sandwich Shops near Waterloo

“Although there are other decent places to get a sub sandwich in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area, Sub City beats them all. The sandwiches are authentic New Jersey style, the ingredients are always fresh, and they slice the meat right in front of you. We are blessed to have 3 Sub City locations in our area. All of them are great, but the downtown Waterloo location caters mostly to the lunch crowd, and College Hill is a bit higher priced (ironically, since it serves a lot of college students). It is nice that the Kimball Ridge location is open later for those who might want subs for supper.“

“My husband and I got lunch to-go today and I really appreciate that they put all of our food in a bag, with spoons and chips for our soup and napkins without us having to ask. They really very fast and welcoming. Sometimes, it’s the little things that go a long ways.“

“I went thru the drive thru today and just wanted to pass along a compliment. I was helped at the window ( I think he also took my order) by a gentleman who seemed to be learning the ropes. In a world that has lately produced some not so pleasant people, this guy was great. Very pleasant,personable and just seemed to be a happy guy. I hope this guy sticks with it and doesn’t change a bit!“

“The Staff and Manager at the Laporte Rd location are always friendly and helpful. I've noticed there air conditioning hasn't been working my last few visits. The owner really needs to have more compassion for his or her employees and have this fixed immediately. It's hotter in the store then it is outside.“

“Tue sandwich expert went oit of his way to make the sandwich I desired. I'm not sure if the guy who cashed mw out was the manager on duty however together, they made this a great experience for me. Especially since I grew up on the east side of Waterloo and generally don't eat over here due to poor service and awful food. Kudos gentleman.?“

“The staff of this Jimmy Johns is the best, fast, always smiling and having a good time as a team. The owner will use my name every time I walk in his store. You can tell there is such a great culture at this one. Plus the food and service is always 100%.“

“The food here is always good, and the staff work hard to fix your meal up fast so you can get going. If you want a healthy sub with lots of veggies, this is the place to go!

Vegetarian options: Lots of veggies and cheese to choose from.

Parking: Plenty of room to park close to the door“

“Mikayla was very helpful in getting a large order placed for me. She and her crew and the other managers are very customer-service oriented, and went above and beyond to prepare the large order, and got it delivered. Kudos to such a great crew“

“Rowan and I regulars there on class days and they know his order by heart when he walks in! Great service“

“The workers there are amazing and so is the food and pies (which are made from scratch). If you haven’t eaten here your wrong and need too lmao. This place is a must for food, atmosphere, and memories to make.“

“Subcity is by far the best sub shop around! The subs are fresh, the service is friendly and clean cut, and the place was fast. Oh I almost forgot to mention the prices are AMAZING!! STOP GOING TO SUBWAY, YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY.. SUBCITY IS WHERE ITS AT!!“

“So not sure what the gentleman's name is that is working this evening although I did catch that he opens tomorrow morning as well if that helps narrow it down but I just wanted to take a minute and give a huge shout out to him. Hands down one of the friendliest employees that I come across working in a fast food type establishment in a long time.he just had a smile on his face when I walked in the door super friendly warm and inviting extremely quick in making my food and most importantly said thank you and told me to have a good night. I've worked in restaurant management for a long time and getting employees to understand the importance I'm thinking your guest when they leave it seems so hard to do and you can tell he does it all the time because it was effortless. So just a huge shout out to the staff at this location highly recommended“

“Jimmy Johns is my dinner every Tuesday night as I prepare to teach.“

“First off great experience here. They always make my food in the right order and with the right sauce. I’m able to give it to them quickly and they always have it done in under a minute. I love subway if u can’t tell! All the employees smile and are polite. They offer a drink and chips. I usually just get a water cups. This is a typical meal for me after a gym session so I might be considered a regular. Idk I go maybe once every two to three weeks. I’d recommend the chicken teriyaki with Italian herb and cheese bread toasted with jalapeños and sweet union sauce. Careful tho it’s a little messy to eat! I wouldn’t recommend the cookie footlong. It’s crunchy and crummy not very good.m My sister makes better cookie than that at home.

Vegetarian options: Salad

Parking: 8-15

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to entrance“

“A beautiful young lady named Mel made my sandwich and it was absolutely delightful. I didn't know what I wanted to order and she gave an excellent recommendation, italian bmt (so delicious). Will be coming back soon with my 4 kiddos and husband. Food was tasty, and customer service was fast and friendly.“

“Very friendly, kind and helpful when deciding what I wanted to order! Will be going back! Thank you!“