40 Best Sandwich Shops in Knoxville

“This is my first time dining at Aladdin‘s. And I will say I was not disappointed. The food is excellent here the gentleman that prepared it in the kitchen was amazing. He was a delight to talk to. The restaurant was extremely clean and I will go back again. The pita sandwich was so good. It was the best ever I’ve ever had. This is a delightful place to have any kind of a meal at take a moment of your life and stop by you won’t be disappointed.“

“The ORIGINAL!!! Character, great food, ALWAYS great!!!“

“Purchased Chicken ranch on white, the bread was homemade, light & very tasty. All ingredients were fresh. The whole sandwich is for a hungry appetite. The potato salad is very yummy, the fresh squeezed lemonade topped off the whole meal. Staff was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is spacious with a gallery of hometown photos. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“I just moved from FL and wanted to stop at a familiar spot. I ordered a regular chicken salad sandwich, that was made to perfection 👏🏽 This restaurant is a great spot for a quick and tasty meal 🙂‍↕️ Tyrese & Tim were phenomenal! They immediately greeted us and helped us right away.“

“The Firehouse Steak & Cheese.. white bread, all the fixins.. hold tha shrooms. extra cheese with some vinegar & oil love... PERFECTION!“

“We used to go to the Corryton location regularly until it closed. I went to the store in Halls tonight, and the sandwiches were as good as ever. Prices have pretty much remained the same. Great food!“

“Called this morning and spoke with Trinity. She helped me place a catering order for an office. She was very helpful and suggested a different sandwich variety and had everything ready to go and packaged by the time I arrived. Some of the staff at the office had had never had Jersey Mike’s before, and they very much enjoyed it.“

“Fire house subs are fire 🔥“

“This restaurant is the bomb diggity! The first thing I noticed was not the menu but how clean the restaurant is kept and a 100 Health Score. I have had every variety of chicken salad here and my nephew who is with me loves the place also. I eat here at least twice weekly. The employees here are very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. If you like Chicken Salad this is the place you’ll love to come to.“

“Love THEM!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ food is delicious and always ready on time😊“

“Absolutely awesome place!“

“Love this Firehouse Sub location. Just hope the one there building close to me is as nice, clean, and great employees, food, chips, and service!!! #gottahavemyclubonasub“

“My favorite Philly Cheesesteak in K-Town. Tried several different places; Lenny’s still tops the list. Lovell Rd. isn’t convenient or on my regular commute, but if I want a good Philly Cheesesteak, I’ll make the drive out-of-my way.“

“the cheapest and most convenient place to eat on campus located right on the hill - you can get a drink and a pimento cheese (or other) sandwich for 5.46, or a hot meal for only about 10. it's also fast, reliable, and good! bonus, it's been here since my parents went to utk, so it's cool to hear their stories about Ray's place from the 90s and then visit often myself!“

“OMG! My husband needed to stop at Guitar Center and we spotted this little gem across the way. The steak in a sack, tamales, pasta salad, and smokehouse potato salad-all delicious! And the lemon cookies, WOW!“

“Great food and service! It’s always a pleasure to eat there.“

“They have elevated my expectations for all similar type establishments who offer subs without the bun. To receive the turkey bacon ranch sub as a salad unknowingly and it be just what I wanted was a refreshing experience!! Absolutely amazing!“

“Firehouse offers gourmet hot and cold sandwiches that are well-seasoned, fresh, and satisfying. My favorite is the pizza sub, which perfectly captures the taste of an actual pizza with its rich flavors and hearty ingredients. The quality and authenticity of the flavors make it a standout choice, and I will definitely be returning.“

“The staff was amazing, willing to help when my Mac and Cheese was not available on my mobile order. They were quick and apologetic which I appreciate. The food was hot and tasty. My overall experience was a really good one. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Best subs around! Bread is just right and delicious never hard and tough to chew like other sub restaurants. Variety of toppings and app makes it easy to add what you want on the sandwich. The chilli is wonderful as well. Don't want bread they have healthy salads. I'm delighted we have one this close to our home. The crew is always welcoming and dedicated to making the customer feel appreciated. Keep up the good work y'all.“

“Pitiful behavior on your part for refusing to serve our local police officers who protect you as well as the rest of the community. I consider myself a fairly frequent visitor to your establishment, but that will end immediately. No more meals at your deli in the near not long distant future. You ought to be ashamed.“

“This is the best McAlisters in Knoxville and the district as the staff is really helpful and friendly particularly the managers. I would recommend to others to come here and have their variety of delis and even try catering for your events.“

“Though they were out of rotisserie and the grilled chicken they still had the teriyaki which is perfectly fine. Still delicious. There’s girl working tonight was amazing. I absolutely love her and I feel like she deserves a promotion or a raise. She has such an amazing attitude and honestly so dedicated to her job and doing everything she can to make sure the customer is happy! Honestly, best subway sandwich I’ve had in so long. Sad I have to come all the way here from Jefferson City for a good sandwich, lucky for me I was coming this way anyways. Lmao. She deserves all the kindness in the world. 💕“

“The employees are always polite and the food area appears very clean. I would have given them a 5 star review, however the first 'half' scoop of tuna was included and then she asked if I'd like another scoop for 50 cents extra. Perhaps give an adequate, full scoop the first time.“

“I come here often for lunch. I am always very pleased with not only my lunch meal, but the friendliness of the workers. I’m always greeted with a smile and they are very fast and efficient! Keep up the great work. You all are my favorite Subway!“

“Late evening run to Subway could not have been more perfect. Store is clean. Manager is super friendly and was very helpful and quick with my order. I hadn’t been to this location in a while and I have to say, big improvement since my last visit. 10/10 recommend. I will be back.“

“Eating here now and Jordan is the ONLY employee working which is totally unfair to him. Apparently another coworker called in sick, but not sure why a manager or someone else didn’t come in to help him out. Jordan is handling the large crowd very professionally and really should be paid much more since he is handling all online orders, making sandwiches/salads and running the register!Subway is definitely getting their monies worth with Jordan as he is an exceptional worker… hoping he gets a raise very soon! Food was great!“

“My Fav hands down!!! I love the crew here!!“

“I had the most wonderful experience I could have at subway thanks to Theresa! With customer service being so scare no and days, she was the breath of fresh air that every company prays for! I hope the company recognizes her for all that she does. She deserves it!“

“Just want to say Thank you to the employees of this establishment. If any fast food workers in this area as well as Powell deserve a praise and higher wages for doing such outstanding service it's theses guys and gals. 3 times we have eaten here this week and all 3 time it has been exceptional. In the area of Halls and Powell this place stands above the rest. The kitchen is always clean and the service is great and the food is top notch. This is the only place you can count on to get what you want and they way it should be. The employees aren't too busy on their phone or goofing off to make your order and right. This is unheard of in this area. Please keep up the great work and we promise to keep bringing our business and appetites to you.“

“I had an amazing experience at Charleys! The Philly Cheesesteak was absolutely outstanding—perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender steak, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese that blended together perfectly. Every bite tasted fresh and made with care.

What really impressed me was the quality of the ingredients and the craftsmanship that goes into preparing the food. You can tell the team pays attention to every detail, from the way the sandwich is assembled to the freshness of the bread. The portion size was generous, and everything was served hot and fresh.

The menu offers a great variety, making it easy to find something for everyone, and it’s clear that quality is a top priority. It’s not just fast food—it feels like a meal prepared with pride and consistency.

If you’re looking for one of the best Philly cheesesteaks around, Charleys is definitely worth visiting. Excellent food, great value, and outstanding attention to quality. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great service and great employees. I have been here multiple times and am always pleased with my experience. Jackson, Simba, and Jaden are a few employees that I have noticed do a great job consistently. All the employees work extra hard, but those 3 are the friendliest and most knowledgeable it seems. Will continue to go to this location and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great sandwich and great service!“

“Fresh cut potatoes, fried to the point of brown but not burnt. I either get the philly steak or a wrap. Yummmmmm“

“I visited this location for lunch today and the most amazing pay it forward happened to me a guy was sitting in the lobby working on his computer and I don't know if he was the owner or the Manager of the store but he absolutely made my day after my sandwich was made and I was about to pay for it he got up and paid for my foot long combo meal without any hesitation I thanked him for his kindness and generosity this has never happened to me and I wanted to share this with everyone who reads reviews. This Gentleman has a very kind heart and I pray he's blessed for his kindness and Happy Holidays to you and your Family. Thank you again for paying it forward and giving back to me a total stranger we need more kind people in this world just like you. God Bless you“

“Last time hadI been to this location was a couple of years ago and Amazingly glad I went back The girl that made my sandwich was very knowledgeable of how to fix one I normally have a tuna with provolone toasted No big deal Right well a person with a little Sense should know that hot tuna it's not very agreeing she toasted the bread and provolone and then added the tuna and veggies like a Pro“

“Even when they had their little rush I waited no longer than 5 minutes. The staff are super friendly even when reminding you about the 60 something cent ranch fee if you desire that condiment. Ketchup is free so you tomato fans are safe. Highly satisfied“

“Great food ... Great service. Highly recommend.“

“Average subway they never put unuff meat on the sandwich unless u pay for double meat . An allot of the meat like turkey ham.. had went completely down the drain they have cut back cost and switched to a thin sliced not sure if it's real meat or not.. It all taste smells am looks the same..like that cheap meat u get 5 for a dollar at the discount store .I went because I have a crazy for there philly cheese steak that's not a philly at all.. Was not satisfied for the cost..“

“Went on 3/15/26 @ 10 am..the young lady working was very friendly and made our subs as ordered. However the bread was so hard on one side that it couldn't be eaten, so we ended up throwing half a sandwich away due be inedible. What a waste!!! Please don't bake the bread so hard!!! Otherwise everything looked fresh and clean.“