Submarine Express

Best submarine sandwich in the northwest suburbs!

Me & a buddy stopped by for lunch the other day.  He said he always drives by here but never remembers to stop in.  When I pulled up I could see why, it's a tiny little shop on Route 14 that could easily be missed if you're not looking for it.  We had intentions of eating there, but it was a really tiny space.  There were 2 tables & 2 counters, with a total of about 16 seats/stools.  Not sure how comfortable people would be sitting shoulder to shoulder at the counter trying to eat a sub, but it appeared that most patrons were carrying out.  The owners really gave the place a welcoming & comfortable feel.  They were chatting with almost everybody who came in & knew a lot of their orders & names already.  I ordered a turkey sub & it was ready before I put my change in my wallet.  My buddy ordered a chicken fillet, it was made to order which took a little while but it looked flawless when it came out.  I noticed a lot of people ordering fries or cheese fries so I'll have to try that next time.  Loved the atmosphere & attitude of the staff, I can tell they put a lot of care into their business, and because of that, I will definitely return

Submarine express is my favorite place to go for traditional cold subs. The building itself has stood for over a century and is the size of a large shack, but is home to the best subs in the area. Subs stacked with thickly sliced meats and cheeses, fresh veggies, oregano, oil, and vinegar on chewy Italian bread are their specialty. Some of their best subs are the flavorful, but not too salty beef salami, the Submarine, featuring mortadella bologna, juicy deli style ham, and that great beef salami, and the corned beef sub. Delicious homemade soups are served anytime besides summer with the homemade chili served year round. Submarine express also does a great rendition of the Chicago style hot dog and serves several Mediterranean specialties such as baklava and Greek salad and other Chicago fast food staples.