5 Best Sandwich Shops in Athens

“Overall great. Food was 10/10 as usual, service was great. Firehouse Subs has never let me down.

This one doesn't have a ton of seating though so when they're busy you might not be able to eat in. Have backup plans“

“This was our first time visiting McAlister’s Deli in Athens, Texas, and it definitely won’t be our last! From the moment we walked in, everything was clean, welcoming, and the service was quick and friendly.

I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich on a buttery croissant, and it was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful chicken on a fresh, flaky croissant made for the perfect lunch. We also tried the Cuban sandwich, and it was just as impressive with great flavor and perfectly toasted bread.

The mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and pure comfort food. And, of course, the famous sweet tea absolutely hit the spot!

If you’re looking for a great lunch in Athens, McAlister’s Deli is definitely worth a visit. Fresh food, generous portions, friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere—we’ll definitely be back to try even more of the menu!“

“Food was good but it was definitely more fast food and less delicatessen. It had a mixture of a few sandwich selections and hot items like calzones, flatbreads, and salads. The sandwich tasted good and the sourdough bun was thin which I liked. The calzone was more like a pizza taco. It was tasty but definitely not a traditional calzone. We were expecting more deli options. But food came out quick and tasted pretty good.“

“I arrived around 6:45, and there was only one woman working at the time. She had black hair and really cool black eyeliner. She was incredibly professional and so kind. Even though they didn’t initially have what we were looking for, she went out of her way to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. She handled everything with such care and professionalism and was just a genuinely sweet person. I recently moved to Athens, and it was really nice meeting someone like her.“

“I don’t know who the new manager or supervisor is but she is great. Don’t let the tattoos fool you she was very friendly and for a pregnant woman she was not only working she was doing multiple things at once. We were in this store 2 weeks ago and were not very impressed but my son loves subway so I took him again and we actually got fresh food. I thought that was the point of the whole moto eat fresh and yet it was never fresh before. I hope she’s here to stay or at least here to train every one else to keep it that way. If it was up to my son we would eat at subway every day but if it’s not good and fresh I’m not wasting my money. So thanks athens subway for finally getting some good help to clean up the store I hope this is a new look for yall.“