Good variety of choices, friendly welcoming attentive staff. Fair prices. Enjoyed egg salad and pastrami half-subs; my son had a big Italian. I didn't realize they had their own little parking lot. read more

One of the best sub shops in all of NJ. I've been a regular here for over 10 years and whenever I'm craving a sub, this is where I'm stopping. There's some debate on who reigns supreme in this area for subs and without naming names R&M takes the W every time - no contest. I'm a cold sub gal so haven't had too many of their hot options, but their turkey/prov (sometimes ham) with the works is anything but boring. Super fresh, super flavorful and always filling. The bread is great too which is one of the reasons I love it so much. It's a small building with only a few parking spaces so it can get a little crowded, but their service is quick and efficient. No tables, just order at the counter kind of joint. I like getting one of their giant dill pickles on the side that they'll slice for you. Ran by the loveliest people and a business I hope remains for years and years to come. read more

Riddle & Martin Sub Shops - Turkey, ham, provolone with the works - Delis Near Me - South River, New Jersey

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I think I'd been going here for over 30 years before I moved to Europe. Been gone 12 years, and the *first* place I went when I came home for the holidays was to R&M for the Belly Buster. Fortunately I had a day to digest it all before mom's turkey, but while I looked forward to dinner, I absolutely *longed* for the sub. The Belly Buster is a sandwich you dream about. Long live R&M! read more

Nice fresh sandwiches Never had an issue . I don't know if they deliver but regardless try it out read more

Since 1970... 12/29/23 Stopped in earlier to pick up lunch. Ordered 2 cold half sandwiches. I'll stress that you should look a menu beforehand. As this place is tiny. It's easy to drive right by if you don't know the area. They were turkey & Swiss plus a roast beef with provolone. My roast beef was shaved with the works. The bread is soft and pillowy. Best bread I've had in a deli around central NJ. Easily :) Staff is very efficient. Prices are reasonable. Each cost about $8. You really don't have to order a whole sandwich. Reading other reviews for this place they mention about 3 and 6 foot heroes for catering purposes. Something to consider for a holiday party. Enjoy. read more

Riddle & Martin Sub Shops - #7 Turkey & Swiss - Delis Near Me - South River, New Jersey

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Great subs and fair prices. Fresh bread and Thuman's, the deli best! Great place for great subs.

I've been going to Riddle and Martin since the 70's. Hands down the best subs I've had.

I've been eating at this place since high school in 1988. Owners change but the quality is the same! They even still have the pistachio pudding. Nice family owned business. Better than Tasty Subs for sure! read more

Traditional NJ sub shop. Great bread and right amount of meat and cheese. Great staff. This type of sub shop is NJ all the way. Support the local independent NJ business! read more

Delicious food, friendly proprietors, and prompt service. What more could one want? I've gone to Riddle & Martin Sub Shop since the original owners were behind the counter, and the freshness and quality of the subs today is equal to what it was when Chuck Martin and Ed Riddle were in charge. I'm especially pleased to report that the tuna subs are up to Chuck and Ed's notoriously exacting standards. The place is tiny, so much so that with more than three customers inside it can feel a bit crowded. The decor is old-school Jersey neighborhood takeout joint. It's a refreshing change from boring corporate design. Be careful going in and out, as the door is plastered with signs, making it impossible to see if you're about to bop someone inside as you enter, or get struck as someone exits. The cement steps that lead from the sidewalk are a bit tricky to navigate, but with due caution and a modicum of balance you'll succeed and gain a memorably delectable meal. read more

Everything Meats Toppings Service Cleanliness Attention to details! Best subs in town! read more

best local sub shop owned and operated by a lovely family - always delish - highly recommended over jersey mike's or mr. subs (sorry).

Used to scarf them in the 70's ...excellent subs. Jersey boy Charlie Hager highly recommends Riddle And Martin !

This sub shop is hands down one of the best in New Jersey. I'm proud to have them in the town I grew up in. The place is super clean and bread is always fresh. I ordered a half of the number thirteen with Provolone, Swiss, and Pepper Jack. A vegetarian dream. When you bite into these subs, they melt in your mouth. I didn't even breathe, the sub was gone in less than 5 minutes. They also have homemade sides to go with their subs. Their coleslaw is pretty awesome too. I highly recommend this joint. Five stars all around! "My review is strictly my opinion based on my experience and interaction with the business and/or persons while they provided me a service, food, or merchandise. This review is not to be translated as fact. My review is truthful to the best of my ability and is not intended to present harm to the business but to encourage them to perform better or allow them to continue being awesome. I have not received any monetary gain for writing this review" - Bruno F read more

Riddle & Martin Sub Shops - Number 13 Provolone, Swiss, Pepper Jack Cheese Lettuce Mayo Salt Pepper - Delis Near Me - South River, New Jersey

Great subs! Never disappointed. Better bring your appetite for the belly buster! Top it off with some chips and the nice lady will ring it all up for you. Staff is super friendly!! read more

Have been eating here for years. Best sub in the area. Always fresh, consistent and the newest owners are great. No grey roast beef here. The bread makes it over the top. read more

Riddle & Martin is roughly the size of a single-car garage (just the first floor) located in a tiny corner lot at the intersection of Old Bridge Turnpike and Hillside Ave (the part of Milltown Road east of Rt. 18). The intersection has a traffic light, and the storefront faces the middle of intersection, so you won't have to look too hard to find it. Half subs go for $5 -$6, while whole subs will set you back $11-13 post-tax. The credit card minimum is $10, so if you don't have cash, consider ordering a whole sub or two half subs. The menu has three types of offerings: breakfast sandwiches, hot subs, and cold subs--which dominate the menu. Included in all sandwiches at no extra cost are lettuce, tomatoes, onions, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt & pepper. A fork will come in handy to finish off the peppers and mounds of shredded lettuce that come with. Your choice of sandwich cheese is sliced fresh by machine when you order while the rest of your sandwich is built before your eyes. The glass panel in front of the counter allows you to observe your sandwich being made from start to finish (5 minutes for a whole sub if no other customers): the meats and lettuce are freshly sliced/chopped and generously portioned. As other reviewers have noted, the sandwich bread is an untoasted, semi-soft, plain white flour baguette that is easy to chew but won't hold up overnight against oil, vinegar, or the liquid secreted by tomatoes and lettuce. With that in mind, these sandwiches are best eaten sooner than later. The waiting area by the door is already quite cramped--allowing standing room for maybe 4 people-- and the drink coolers by the wall create only a narrow corridor by which to access the cash register at the far end of the room. Napkins and utensils are stocked to the right of the cash register. There's not much to do while you wait, so bring your own entertainment. A amusingly large TV screen has live camera footage of the parking lot to allow customers to monitor any car thefts in progress. The parking lot is barely large enough to hold four parking spaces, one of which is over an enormous pothole, and there isn't much room for two-way traffic, so only one vehicle can comfortably get it or out at any given time. The lot has two one-way entrances (one on the Old Bridge Turnpike side and another on the Hillside Ave side), but the common courtesy seems to be get in and get out. During the lunch and dinner rush, the Crestwood Liquor, Bar and Food Store parking lot across the street unofficially serves as overflow parking. Customers living or working within walking distance have the advantage, and may even choose to visit the nearby Magnifico's Ice Cream (a 3-minute walk away) afterwards. While Riddle & Martin continues to be an iconic and longstanding establishment in the area's sub shop scene, it continues to be pricier than competitors, particularly the Village Deli (3 miles south) which charges about 20% less and has no credit card minimum. The parking situation also leaves something to be desired, yet devotees continue to flock here for their sandwich fix. read more

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Used to live by them but moved to Texas. Everytime I go back and never disappointed. The roast beef and cheese is my go to

Some of the best subs in the area. Italian sub is my favorite. The bread is soft and fresh.

This place has a small parking lot that makes it tough to get out of, especially if you have a truck.. besides that, the place is real small on the inside. Looks clean, and servers were friendly. I ordered a half of Ham, Salami, and provolone.. the sub had a lot of meat and topping. I was only able to eat half or the half. The sub was good not the best tasting I've had but it good and I'd definitely would go back and recommend you try this place for yourself. read more

Riddle & Martin Sub Shops - Ham, Salami, & Provolone sub - Delis Near Me - South River, New Jersey

It's been years since I had a sub from Riddle & Martin and the quality and service hasn't changed at all. My wife and I shared a large tuna sub with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and oregano. It was so large and heavy that we could barely finish it. Over the decades the shop has earned a great reputation and deservedly so. We waited on a line that moved quickly as the two guys behind the counter took care of the lunchtime crowd. read more

Always a crowd favorite with my friends and family, the subs are the best bang for buck you can get in the area. Do yourself a favor and grab a number 5, load it up with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, hot peppers, Mayo, oil and vinegar and don't look back read more

I grew up in the area and Riddle & Martin has always been known as the sandwich go-to. They make 6 ft subs which are perfect for any kind of party or large gathering. Whether it was a graduation party, a birthday or a neighborhood block party my family has always ordered R&M for various occasions. Subs are plain, simple and perfect. Turkey and or roast beef with shredded iceberg, sliced tomatoes, onion, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and oregano. Crusty and fresh Italian bread. The perfect meat, bread and veggie ratio. Fair prices, classic combinations and delicious taste. read more

One of the best sub shops around Actually a little far from my home but we'll worth the trip Prices are good also subs are stacked read more

Just an average sub shop. Those who go and say it's good need to explore. The bread is a poor choice. Quick fat sandwich is available just not my flavor. read more

This is a to go spot, no tables & chairs, no restroom. Parking is behind but can be tight if many cars are already parked. Got #15 ham, cappa, salami, pepperoni, cheese for $6.89 & #11 tuna salad for $6.19, in half sizes. Sandwiches come with lettuce, tomato, onion, dressing, salt & pepper options. Bread is soft, veggies are fresh, generous with the dressing, large portion can be split into 2 meals, good service. Inside can be cramped for space. Drinks, chips, candy also sold. Highly recommend. read more

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I would frequent this establishment if I lived closer! This place is a must stop everytime I am visiting my mother. I always say what makes the best subs is the bread, and they have the best! Always friendly, shop is always clean. My mouth waters on the ride just thinking about it. Highly, highly recommend!! read more

Best sub shop within a hundred miles, if not anywhere. Been coming here 15+ years through two owners and the quality has never changed. Huge subs with fresh meats and produce. I live in Philadelphia now but make a point to stop in every time I come home to NJ. Great people too! Edit: in response to the hit or miss comments; I've hit probably 300 times in 15 years and never missed. Js. read more

Riddle & Martin Sub Shops - Delis Near Me - South River, New Jersey

The biggest and best subs! Very flavorful and large, trying to put your mouth around. It is really much.

Disappointed... Not the same as I remember.. biggest disappointment was the bread.. Not the light fluffy bread of the past.. Tasted like cheap white bread and now sits heavy on me. Tasty ingredients just quite light on the meat and cheese. Well I have a craving no more. read more

If you're going to Riddle & Martin go hungry. They don't skimp out on their sandwiches and honestly it's something they're proud of serving. The establishment is pretty humble and they're pretty straight forward with get in get food get out. There isn't anywhere to eat so it's a place to pick up and eat somewhere else. NONETHELESS the sandwiches are cut and prepared with care. Solid place to get a sandwich. Also they have snacks. read more

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It's not a drive in and it would be easy to drive by, but don't. Fresh bread and tasty fillings. For a non Italian sub-shop the chicken parmigiana sub was a hit with my husband and I enjoyed my tuna sub, although it would best be consumed at home because it's a tad messy to try to eat on the fly! I'm going to try the cold cuts next time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

This place is a hidden gem. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside you will find good food. Portions are good sized. I always have to save half my sub for another meal. I usually get a sub here whenever I am in the area. I didn't think the meat was skimped on but then I didn't have expectation from years ago. read more

Great sandwich! Very friendly. Fresh ingredients. Def will be returning next time in the the Jerz.

Recently ordered a swinger hero. It was great tasting and filled with fresh ingredients.

The best sub sandwiches in the Central Jersey area, hands down. Hidden in this small corner shop is a haven filled with fresh ingredients, quality cold cuts, and flavorful cheeses. Portions are huge- a half sub is easily a foot long and stacked high with meat. Even though the parking and store space warrants a quick stop and go, the service is friendly and efficient. Menu is manageable despite the variety of options available. We ordered the half ham, turkey, and pepper jack cheese and tuna melt with everything on both. They were tastefully seasoned- the tuna was moist but not smothered in mayo, and the oil and vinegar didn't make the bread soggy. The ham and turkey was super moist and light, with the zing of the pepper jack cheese laced in every bite. The bread was fresh and chewy with a slightly crisp exterior. Overall, quality ingredients assembled to perfection. Would highly recommend to any sandwich lover. read more

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The BEST SUBS in Central Jersey! Forget Subways, Jersey Mike's or anywhere else ... THIS IS IT! Don't go any where else, until you have tried this local hidden gem! My GO TO Subs place! read more

One of the best baloney and cheese sandwiches I ever had! You can't even get a sandwich like this in Byram Township! read more

Riddle & Martin Sub Shops - Baloney and cheese with lettuce, mayo and black pepper - Delis Near Me - South River, New Jersey

I have never had a bad sandwich here. They are always full of meat and cheese. There's 0 reason to go To a Jersey Mike's or subway. The sandwiches are comparable in cost, yes slightly higher but I dare anyone to say it's not a much better value with meats and cheeses that are to me better. They have amazing hot sandwiches too but my go to sandwiches are the Italian or the turkey bacon and cheese. It's a small parking lot and a corner shop so it's easy to pass by but more than worth keeping an eye out. The best quick eat place around. read more

The bread was hard and not enough oil and vinegar on the sandwich. I took a bite and had a long black hair in my sandwich. When I called to tell them, they could not understand what I was saying. I should have turned around when I parked and noticed the black grease coming down the side of the building from their vent fan. Not worth the money spent on the food or the 20 minute wait for the sandwich. read more