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    Original Sub Shop & Deli

    4.6 (108 reviews)
    InexpensiveSoup, Delis, Sandwiches
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    ORIGINAL SUB SHOP & DELI ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Happy Goat Sub
    Brittany G.

    This place was so cool. The decor, the plants, the art, all the makings of a cool kid establishment. And then on top of that they have various subs that feature my absolute favorite cheese in the whole world... GOAT CHEESE!? Yes. Yes this will work. I got the Happy Goat, which featured turkey, tomato, goat cheese and jam, and let me tell you, it's a delight. I plan to work my way through the whole goat cheese menu!

    Old school
    Summer D.

    I've had food from here quite a few times that my man has brought home but this was my first visit inside. Very old school rustic look. I'm not sure that I would eat here but that's because I love stuff being shiny and new. No delivery that I could find and a gravel parking lot on the side of the building. You can try to park along the street but the traffic is pretty steady and people aren't very nice about giving you time to find street parking. Now the folks are really nice and everyone greets you as you come in the door. The subs are the winner of the show here. And 12 bucks for a footlong in today's world is a pretty good deal. Great meat to bread ratio and I'm not a big fan of vegetables so pretty much all I get is the meat and bread. They have their own sauce which is called awesome sauce. I'm not quite sure what it is but I can see it making the bread a little soggy without the veggies so I got it on the side. In this way I'm kind of old school and I just prefer mayonnaise so I went home and put some good old hellmans on the sandwich and I was good to go. The meats are all quality. I got the Italian with provolone. I wish they were open a little bit later but only open till 2:00 so got to come for lunch. Recommended if you're in the area

    Black Beef sandwich and pickled potato kettle chips. Loaded with flavor!
    Raymond A.

    Delicious sandwiches with house-made aioli. Friendly service in a great location with an old town feel. There is plenty of seating for you and whomever else and then some. Stop by today.

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    Erin E.

    The happy goat made me more than happy! I have lived in Toledo for 15 years and I can't believe this is the first time I've been into The Original Sub Shop & Deli. ! The food really is spectacular. It's not "just another sub shop". It really is something special. They pack a lot of flavor inside of their fresh house-made bread. All the ingredients are high quality with well thought out perfectly crafted flavors. I was pleasantly surprised by their beer selection. We tried a little of everything. Even the soup was great, and I'm not really a soup kind of gal. The staff were extremely friendly and did a great job of making suggestions. My next trip will definitely include the angry goat. I'm excited to make my way through their menu. Don't sleep on the cookies either, definitely worth the splurge.

    Fancy Ass Sodas

    The feta cheese on this salad is so good and they are very kind and helpful. They gave me a sample of the soup to try just to be nice I did not even ask. The music is so nice along with the colors and art giving this place such a positive vibe. Their prices are amazing as well.

    a sandwich and a cup of coffee
    Maddie M.

    Let me tell y'all about the best sub shop I've ever been to... About a year ago I tasted the best soup I've ever had. Ginger, mushroom, brothy deliciousness. So today I called them up because I was craving it, but I couldn't find it on the menu. I spoke with Maureen, the owner, and told her about how the soup truly had resuscitated me last year when I had a double sinus infection. She asked for my name and phone number and promised me she would make it for me next week and call me so she could set aside a giant bowl for me! Then, she told me to come into the sub shop that day and she would whip me up a huge grilled cheese and some amazing soup to hold me over in the meantime. Let me tell you, this was the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The ambiance, customer service, and human decency the owner showed me made my entire month. I will be back again, and again, and again.

    The Fainting Goat (aka classy fried bologna) is delicious! Pairs well with OG Sub's unrivaled pasta salad and a cold Boochy Mama drank.
    Ryan B.

    The OG Sub Shop is easily one of my favorite eateries in Toledo. Not only is it the oldest sub shop in town (40 years strong) it's one of very few non-chain restaurants that specializes in the delight of oblong sandwiches. Owner Maureen Brogan is a wonderful person and her staff are always friendly and exciting. The vibe is wonderful, a cool old building filled with local art, literature and books to borrow, and really great smells. The food is wonderful, all high quality deli meats, fresh vegetables, and homemade soups daily, among other items. All subs are served on All Crumbs Bakery artisan bread (best bakery in town), which makes all the difference. The GOATS menu is the signature of the shop in its latest iteration. These are fun, inventive experiments that are all rousing successes! And there's the old school menu, the Originals, that honor the sammies that kept the place humming for 30+ years under the stewardship of the original owners. These are a few of my favorite things: Angry Goat - goat cheese, jam, pastrami and hot sauce? Yes please! Beef & Basil - just as it says, savory sliced roast beef balanced with fresh pesto The Original - this is really the perfect sandwich, stacked with salami, ham, and bologna and sliced provolone, piled with crispy iceberg lettuce, it reminds me of childhood. It's simple and taste the way a Midwest summer birthday party picnic feels. Pro tip: add roasted red pepper and banana peppers Italian / Deli Sub - slightly different take on these old standards and they are great Clumsy Goat - Hands down the best veggie sub you can get in town Tuna Salad Salad - This unique curried chicken salad is a Sub Shop staple. You gotta try a scoop! Fun Fact: you can make any sub on the menu a salad Macaroni Salad - arguably my favorite macaroni salad anywhere (don't tell my mom!), it's so filled with black pepper Chili / any soup - the chili recipe has been on the menu for many years and it delivers every time. Each day/week the the menu changes (roasted red pepper, cream of mushroom, There's also a full case of fun sodas, root beers and other treat and be sure to check out the fine selection of potato chips. Stop in, grab an order, and enjoy the vibe. It's a nice little space and it'll refresh your day. You'll definitely want to come back.

    Like Wheat Beer, you need to upend the bottle before drinking D&B; it tastes like a mixture of ginger ale and root beer.
    Mike P.

    The Original foot long is still a very good product, and seems, for the most part, unchanged. If the bun has changed, it's very similar to the previous bun; that is to say, it's very good. I noticed many cool items on the menu (and on the Facebook page) that I don't remember seeing during the "David Era." I can't wait to try some of the soups. The service is still about the same; the new owner and new staff seem competent and friendly. But I must say this: I couldn't help but notice the 60 percent markup on The Original (was 5 bucks, now 8 bucks). Now, I'm not feeling particularly cheated, but a 60% price increase is strikingly noticeable. (Overall, however, the new prices are pretty much in line with other sub shops in the area. And, BTW, I understand that the prices were flat for a long time, I understand the concept of inflation, etc, etc). Although The Original Sub Shop & Deli isn't the awesome deal that it was, in the end, I've been coming here for about 25 years, and I have no plans to stop. 4 stars!

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    Vibes and food were fantastic. The service from the staff was top notch! 10/10 I had the black beef and it was fantastic

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    6 months ago

    Yummy food made with love! And this business stands up for what is right. Excellent sandwiches, soups and desserts.

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    11 months ago

    The little sub shop on the corner is where the food is truly divine, and so fresh! The people are so nice!! As well as Great choices!!!

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    2 years ago

    Easy parking, everyone was nice. Sandwich was solid. Place could be a touch more organized & cleaner. Will be back for sure.

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    2 years ago

    Outstanding sandwiches! Must stop next time through Toledo. Friendly staff. Awesome vibe.

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    A little over priced. Very slow service. I had heard some good things, but disappointed overall.

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    Has a cool vibe for stopping for a quick sandwich over lunch. Had the angry goat but all the sandwiches look great!

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