Head West

Such a great local sub shop. Their sandwiches are incredibly delicious and their prices are great. The workers have a certain vibe about them, but it's a good one. Head Weat also usually posts local shows around town, one of the few places that does that. I highly recommend the Italian or Roast Beef and Cheddar on their sweet bread.

While traveling southwest on Interstate 55, I was yelping for a place to grab a quick bite to eat. I quickly noticed several Head West Sub shops pop up on the Yelp app. Head West is a local Springfield chain that promotes their sweet bread subs. This location just off I-55 on Toronto Road (south of downtown Springfield) has an interior "decor" of brightly painted walls, punk art and rock 'n roll music. This eatery seemed to attract a younger aged clientele of high school teenagers and 20-something's. The menu offers soup (changing daily), salads and, you got it, submarine sandwiches. All sandwiches are served cold, unless requested otherwise. I like their "Pick 2" deal (choice of salad, sandwich and/or soup) for $6--similar to Panera but without the side. I ate the Chicken Salad Provolone sandwich. I wasn't super impressed, but the sweet bread was pretty tasty. The garden salad was basic with lettuce, tomato, green peppers and onion, but the chef salad with cheddar cheese and ham looked better. I'm not sure if I would stop here again, however, it is probably better than the Subway which shares the same parking lot.