Shocker of the Century: I've never had Dave's Cosmic Subs before my visit the other day. Crazy, I know! As a fan of the Coventry shopping center, I had my first experience at the location on Coventry in Cleveland Heights. I had looked at the menu beforehand to plan my choice and landed on the Dave's San Fran sub, regular size. For $9.99, my sub came with Turkey, Capicola, lettuce, tomatoes, cosmic sauce, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and homemade cole slaw. I asked for it without mayo. The staff was a bit incompetent. I don't like to judge and I don't expect the best, finest service everywhere I go, but the lady who took my order and made my sandwich was clearly not familiar with the stores offerings and what was supposed to go on my sandwich. I swear my sandwich would have been made with half the wrong things if I wasn't guiding her. Fortunately, my sandwich ended up being super yummy! I felt like this combination of ingredients made the perfect sandwich for me. However, I think 10 bucks for a small-ish sandwich is way too pricey. They also nickel and dime you for each thing you want to substitute or add. Also, while I find the cosmic sauce very tasty, I didn't want my sandwich to be drenched in it!! read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Interior with menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Dave's Cosmic Subs are truly cosmic. Intergalactically acclaimed by the finest of food critics amongst the universe. Seriously everybody needs to eat here - absolutely everybody seriously!!!! And I've realized that they not only do they dominate the scene in northern Ohio, they also have locations in LA, Atlanta, and Vermont! So the realest and most true cosmic fans of Dave, can plan vacations accordingly and not change their (cosmic sub all day everyday) diet!! I love you, Dave! read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Italian subs so good you'll be singing sweet child of mine - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Dave's Cosmid Subs does a good job at delivering a delicious, gourmet sub quickly. While I think the hot subs are much better than their cold ones, they both still are better than most of the sub places around here. At times service isn't great, but it is more of a fast food place that focuses on getting a good sub to you at a decent price, so I can't complain too much. There is a new Dave's next to L'Albatros on bellflower road, and I really like the atmosphere and service there. They have a bar and a lot of nice seating, and is definitely a place to check out if you haven't been there yet. read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

I'd give this location a no star if I could. I had a co worker pick up my Dave's original on a bed of lettuce assuming I'd get a salad along with the meat that would be on the Dave's original sub but I was wrong. I get my food and I had 2 what appeared to be subs wrapped in tin foil placed inside of the salad container. I opened the tin foil to find 3 pieces of lettuce no meat just loads of cheese Peppers and artichokes with 2 sides of dressing. I didn't even know what to do so I put it into my container thinking I was suppose to make a salad or something. After I took a bite I asked how much this cost and was told $16.99 I was mind blown that I didn't even get what ordered or even remotely close to what the pictures looked like. And did I mention over charged. I then re read the menu and couldn't even find what I was eating. So I called up there and they offered me a new sub or salad. I went back and this time said to myself let's play it safe and get a sub. I went with the Dave's original finally get back to eat it and the bread was hard as a rock literally threw it in the trash. Beyond disappointed this location needs major attention. No hot subs today and only wheat bread. Took 30 minutes to make my sub. I feel robbed today! read more

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When you're in the mood for a sub go for the real deal at Dave's with Dave's own sub sauce. My favorite is is Super Dave, it's Huge. They have a wide variety of subs, traditional and non traditional. The "Crazy Dave"was voted best sandwich in Cleveland. I'm sure some would debate this, but it is very good. Best part is you can get it delivered. Don't waste your money on bread subs, get Dave's, which always comes loaded and is a local chain. read more

Eaten at Dave's many times; it was my second try that I actually found something tasty, and ever since then, I have been a fan of Dave's. I used to love Subways for the $5 specials, but after eating Dave's, it's a whole different world for me. Jimmy John's.. they always always forget my alfalfa sprouts, or it's contaminated, or something. Dave's is around the same price as Jimmy John's for around the same quantity, but they never forget my alfalfa sprouts on the sandwiches that come with them. I've tried a bit of flavors at Dave's and have come out to say that I really enjoy Dave's Club, Grateful Dave's (after eating too many Dave's Club), and the Crazy Dave, in that order. I like that they also deliver to around the Cleveland Clinic area, which unfortunately, falls outside of most other delivery zones. There are misses though... if you don't get the right guy in the back making sandwiches, some of the other guys don't put enough sauce, and the sandwich is not as enjoyable. Also, can get slow since I think there's only one guy behind the counter making sandwiches and one girl who works the register and delivers, so careful when you decide on delivery- we usually wait an hour or so for delivery. Other nice touches... all of the sandwiches come with a pickle on the side. They taste freshly pickled too, kind of like a cucumber that's just slightly pickled. Yum. Also, when you're waiting, be sure to check out the awesome chips. I have yet to try all the flavors, but so far, I like the salt and vinegar ones :) read more

On November 5th at 6:00 a female worker decided to yell us at if you would've waited a second I could've taken your order as we were ordering on order screen. read more

Dave's subs is always delicious. A small shop with some funky decorations. It's always empty when I go, and takes about 10 min to get my sandwich. Sometimes I just get a craving for the super dave corned beef sub, which has become my go-to! The bread is soft, even the whole wheat bread. All of their subs come with a pickle--don't forget to ask for it without the pickle if you're a pickle-hater because the juice can get on your sub! I've also had the meatball sub, which is delicious, but very messy to eat. You can also buy Dave's Cosmic Sauce by the bottle! Overall, better subs than Jimmy Johns across the street, fast service, and lots of choices. read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Super dave - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

I remember having good sandwiches here a few years back, so I ordered some stuff for a night in. Man, was I disappointed. The italian sub was COVERED in shredded "mozzarella," you know, the kind they put in pizza joint salads. No flavor, just gunk. Add a few slices of meat and some peppers and apparently you have an italian sub? You could go to little italy and get a sub with properly sliced meats and toppings for about the same price, I mean it's literally 3 minutes away! Jimmy johns makes a better sandwich! Really disappointed to see the quality here wasn't what I remembered. read more

the customer service was amazinggggg ! I ordered the tuna sandwich ,the meatball sub & the grateful Dave , bread was toasted super hard I asked for extra mayo in my tuna sandwich and got none , the drinks and chips are EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE ! , very little for the pricing DO NOT GET THE PICKLES ! Ambiance was great ! read more

There are Cosmic Subs and there are all other subs! Also, they are always a great take out option, and especially convenient during Covid. We first tried Dave's Cosmic Subs over a decade ago and I find myself still having that same wonder and enjoyment of the flavor of a #9 (The Incredible Dave) that I got the first time. Nostalgia can normally affect something as it will never live up to what one remembers, but Dave's is consistently awesome every time! We always get big #9's (well, 2 sandwiches really) and either have enough for later or just eat it all in one sitting. I opt for the latter option and have never left a Dave's sub behind! You have banana peppers, onions, plenty of shredded cheese, sliced turkey, wonderfully-fresh and flavorful hoagie rolls, lettuce, and the Cosmic Sauce which is very unique in flavor and really makes the sandwich. Admittedly, I just finished a #9 for dinner, otherwise, just talking about one would likely necessitate a quick drive to the Coventry location. However, I considered this possibility and bought a second sandwich for lunch tomorrow. read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Incredible Dave Sub (#9) - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

There is nothing yummier than a sub from Dave's all slathered up with Dave's cosmic sauce. It has a great hit of spice that leaves your mouth tingling. I got the Dave's all American and the grateful Dave's. They're both awesome!! The touch of smooth avocado with the spice of the sauce just feels so right! The sub shop is very cool and pays homage to many of rock's legends. There is writing all over the walls and pictures and ads. It'll definitely leave you entertained while you're waiting for your sub. This is a great place for a late night snack or a quick bite for dinner. Make sure you eat it when you get it, because the great sourdough bread will get soggy under the sauce. read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - The turkey Dave - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

The food is delicious!! You get a lot for your buck, their food is fresh and their sea salt fries and delicious I came here with my family and we all enjoyed it the Turkey club I got was delicious read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Turkey club sea salt fries and a diet coke - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Crusty bread, copious banana peppers, dousing of "Dave's Special Sauce" aka Italian Dressing, and cucumbery pickles. Eff yeah. I've been eating at Dave's original Chagrin Falls location since I was in high school (10 years or so), and I'm a little embarassed to say that I've only ever ordered the Turkey Dave, because it's so delightful... why stray from a classic? read more

I came here for a sub sandwich on a weekday night and got a pizza sub. Given the fact that we weren't in the store for too long, it's hard to say too much about it, but the staff were pleasant and helpful and took my customizations without any chagrin. My partner ordered a sub as well, and the process was similar. The food itself was delicious, and the bread was well toasted and crispy. My sub was pretty simple, but got the job done. My only complaint was that it seemed to take about 15-20 minutes to make two subs despite the fact that we were literally the only ones in the store. I suppose it's possible that the employees had just received a ginormous phone order, but they didn't seem particularly busy, so I don't assume that's the case. We'll probably come back here again. read more

Our company paid over 300 dollars on an order and we have called in several times. Every single time we call in, we are told they are cooking and it will be an hour. We put the order in at Noon, it is now 2pm and we are being told it will be another hour at least until we get food. Apparently lunch orders at Dave's Cosmic Subs, are literally cooked in outer space for several hours before being teleported to the kitchen (in which there is no manager on duty during the lunch hours) Furthermore, the worst part isn't that it is taking long for them to get a big order together (3 hours+), it is the fact that when we call in apparently there are aliens working the front desk, because they have no clue what is going on in the kitchen right behind them, or when the sandwiches are actually being cooked. This is unacceptable and they have just lost a massive customer that would have been a several times a month repeat offender. Thanks for doing us a favor, and messing this order up, which will inevitable save us the headache of working with any of your incompetent workers in the future. read more

I love Dave's! Good subs and quick service at this location. They seem to be following social distancing and masking guidelines if you're worried about COVID-19. read more

I tried it for the first time being a sandwich lover and it was fantastic. The sub I got was on point and didn't last very long in my presence. It was delicious and I will go back again. read more

Turkey Dave is the best!! With extra cosmic sauce of course. Staff is always friendly and service is fast. read more

Giving this place a 1 star, because they succeeded in giving me actual food. Did it taste good? No. Well made? No again. Will I be returning to this establishment? Absolutely not. I used to be a regular at 3 Dave's locations but over the past year, the food quality just isn't the same. I ordered the Peace Steak(a long-running favorite of mine) and received what looks, has the consistency of, and tastes like, slightly old corned beef. Did I mention it was cold? From their door, to my car...parked in front of the store...cool as a cucumber with more sauce on the outside of the paper, than inside my sandwich. Just ew. A picture won't do what's inside this monstrosity any justice, but I'll attach one anyway. read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Corn---er Peace Steak? - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Paid almost $9 for a roast beef sandwich and was disgusted when the bread was soaked and soggy! Both pieces of rye bread were soaked as if dumped in water. The bread fell apart when I took the sandwich out of the wrapper. I squeezed the bread dry. Disgusting! read more

The place looked promising. Sadly we walk in the only person at the counter looks shocked when we wall in. She's angry because she is eating chocolate at the front desk and had to put it away. She mumbles multiple complaints about us being there. Then we get our food and sit outside and she begins to smoke and tell us she needs a blunt to deal with her boyfriend. Yup. So not only was she high but then she went outside to tell us about how stressed she is. Fries were also burnt. read more

Food is great, but that's not the issue. If you are a DoorDasher DO NOT take any orders from this place. it's an absolute sh*tshow. you'll be waiting AT LEAST 20 min for the order to be ready. If you are ordering online, expect a LONG wait read more

Excellent subs. I'm not a vegetarian, but I will swear by the Haight Ashbury (#10) , with roasted red peppers, green peppers, sliced banana peppers, and lots of other goodness. Then again, I'm obsessed with green peppers, and peppers generally. read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs is f'ing delicious! I found Dave's by accident. I was on Coventry Road on my way to Next and I had stopped to let a few people cross the street and my navigation said "your destination will be on the right" so I turned and saw Dave's and said I've got to check this place out. So after I went to Next I was starving so I walked down to Dave's. It's a cute little place. It reminds me a lot of Jimmy John's but Dave's is so much better! Service is quick and there was no wait. You can choose from either Italian or whole wheat bread, two different subs sizes regular and large and hot and cold subs. I got "The Super Dave" which consists of pastrami, corned beef, mayo, lettuce, mustard, cole slaw and Dave's Cosmic Sauce and it was utterly f'ing amazing. The pastrami and corned beef were so tender and juicy.... sorry I was having a moment. read more

Well this IS a good sub. What's not good is watching a manager pick on an employee. Mr. Manager, if you've been doing this 14 years, as you sneer at your cashier, than you should know that if you're going to be rude to your employees, you should take it in the back. Your attitude cost you 1 star. And by the way, I have 15 years in foodservice. You were probably a cashier once too. read more

Holy Bejebus! This place makes some awesome subs! We ordered a whole bunch of platters for an event at Case Western, and they were worth every penny! Not only were our guests happy that we didn't settle for the typical pepperoni pizza, but the variety of subs really made for interesting eats! I also have to admit that I LOVE sauces on sandwiches, and this place had some great mixes. If you're looking for a new catering option, try Dave's! read more

The BF and I came here thinking we were gonna grab a small sandwich each for a late lunch. But we ended up getting a large each and having it for an early dinner. The large sandwiches are actually two smalls, and I was stuffed to the point of almost feeling sick, but a supper satiated sick. Hahaha. I had a 'Super Dave', a sandwich on toasted sourdough bread with "Pastrami, Corned Beef, Mayo, Lettuce, Mustard, Tomatoes, all Topped With a Generous Portion of Dave's Homemade Cole Slaw, Herbs, and Don't Forget the Dave's Cosmic Sauce." The BF had a 'Crazy Dave', also on toasted sourdough, consisting of "Prosciutto, Capicola, Hot Peppers, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Garlic, Provolone Cheese, Sprinkled With Crushed Red Peppers, Herbs, and Dave's Cosmic Sauce." Only way I can think to describe Dave's Cosmic Sauce, is a creamy garlic sauce with extra hidden flavors that explode on your tongue. No doubt Im coming back here again. An amazing sandwich experience. Gotta try other options. read more

It's Friday night. Go wild or rest up? Compromise and share a lazy night in with crazy Daze! We watched funny stuff and ate: THE CRAZY DAVE Prosciutto, Capicola, Hot Peppers, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Garlic, Provolone Cheese, then Sprinkled With Crushed Red Peppers, Herbs, and Dave's Cosmic Sauce. DAVE'S FAMOUS ITALIAN SAUSAGE Top Grade Italian Sausage, Dave's Cosmic Sauce, Dave's Famous Marinara Sauce, topped with Provolone Cheese and a Dash of Romano Cheese, then Sprinkled with Herbs and Crushed Red Peppers. Served Hot. The Maui Onion "DIRTY" brand chips and the original sea salted ones. Crazy good. Exactly what a homegrown sub shop taste experience should be!!! Apparently there are a few locations throughout Ohio and in other states as well. I'm not surprised and am definitely a new fangirl. read more

Pretty tasty subs though I always feel like I paid a buck too much. Still, subs are good - especially the toasted ones (my favorite is the Hey Dave). And the service is prompt. It's a locally owned chain (they have 10 stores now, mostly in/around Cleveland), so that's a plus: each sub you buy is helping Cleveland. The decor is outstanding.... lots of hippie memorabilia to stare at while you scarf down a sub. There are only a few tables, but you can usually find a spot. They also have some soups and chili. I've tried the chili, which is standard fare. read more

Coventry Dave's Cosmic went quickly down the tubes as soon as new staff came in. Gave them 3 more chances and still the same half ass work. It shows in their attitude also. Hardly any meat, and throw sub together carelessly. Bring back the previous owner! read more

Food is always amazing, staff is always nice and phenomenal! Highly recommend location!

Felt like getting a quick bite to eat, so I figured I'd give Dave's Cosmic Subs a try for dinner. While I'm giving Dave's Cosmic Subs three stars, I suspect that I may have just ordered the wrong sandwich. I got the Super Dave (pastrami and corned beef topped with a heaping portion of cole slaw). While the sandwich was good, the cole slaw overpowered the other ingredients. The ambiance is about what you'd expect for Coventry: the walls are littered with announcements of local events and random posters, giving the place an eclectic feel. There aren't many tables, so you're probably better off ordering take-out or delivery. Service was fairly quick. read more

There are three simple, yet critical, ingredients that make for an outstanding sandwich. Good bread, high quality meats, and great dressing. And while it seems simple, many places still miss the mark. Dave's has nailed all three. These cosmic subs are a cut above the competition when it comes to the art of sandwhich making. Having tried nearly 30% of the menu, I'm convinced there isn't one bad thing on it. Dave's is an iconic Cleveland Heights staple and one which still knows how to deliver the goods. read more

I cannot express my love for Dave's Cosmis Subs enough. They do a great job. Their pickles are fantastic, their cookies rock my world, and their subs are great! I like to keep it classic, with their original dave, sometimes the crazy dave. All in all, their cosmis sauce is real tasty, and their bread has the perfect softness-crunch balance. I highly recommend it. (I would however, steer clear from the Grateful Dave unless you really like sprouts). read more

My daughter says to give this five stars. She is a huge Reuben fan, and they made a huge Reuben for her. Just under $10 for the sandwich, which could be split if your companion is more generous than mine. read more

Dave's Cosmic Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

These are the best subs around hands down! Friendly staff and a groovy atmosphere elevate the experience beyond the already spectacular food. read more

I absolutely love this place. The bread is delicious, the sauces are amazing and their pickles are out of this world! Their vegetarian baked potato soup is perfection. They have quite a few creative vegetarian options, which wins bonus points with me! So many sub shops only have one vegetarian sub and they're usually all the same, but not at Dave's! They have quite a few different vegetarian options and they're all very different. read more

I ordered the meatball sub over the phone and it was ready when I arrived. The decor is fantastic! Very Coventry with bands and music memorabilia all over. I wanted to buy a brownie but being $3.99 I decided not too but opted for a chocolate chip which was good as well as my sub. read more

Delicious. Wonderful. Great. Priced right. Good food. Thoroughly enjoy.