Local sandwich shop located in Burlington! I ordered online through their website for next available pickup. I got the Grand Central. The sandwich had honey-ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo (I declined this), and Italian dressing on a French roll. It also comes with a side and I chose baked chips. Food was ready within 15 minutes, which was when it was estimated ready for pickup. The sandwich was pretty good! I would consider the taste to be similar to the Italian sub at Firehouse Subs - just this one being a few dollars more. I'd go back here again because I love supporting local businesses! read more

Southbound Sandwich Works - Grand Central - Sandwiches Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Food was decent... the heavyset (what appeared to be a manager) in the kitchen? Rude as hell. We came in 25 minutes before they closed knowing a sandwich would be quick. Even asked the register girl if she preferred we take it to go- she said it was fine to dine in. We sat down and as this mgr lady was putting other guests food in the window, she yelled to the cashier "if anyone else comes in tell them the kitchen is closed, should have been 20 mins ago"(which would have been an hour before closing time lol) and looked right at us. Super unprofessional comment- and icing on the cake... when our food was ready and my husband went to the counter to pick it up, the other lady in the kitchen said "I should have just packed that one to go". If you want to be done at 2:30- then don't have your business hours open till 3. Do yourself a favor and walk 20 feet down the sidewalk to Mikes Deli- same boards head meat and no one will talk shit about you in front of your face. read more

Very good sandwiches. Good service and fun decor. Food comes out relatively quickly, and I'm glad to story a local business. I would definitely recommend. read more

My husband and I got a delicious sandwich he got roast beef and side of potato salad. I got the ham and turkey club and side chef salad. Great food and good customer service read more

Southbound Sandwich Works - Roast beef sandwich and potato salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Work travels took me to Burlington today so in my sandwich shop search, I remembered seeing this location. It's very easy to order before seating and there is a pick up window that displays your ticket number when your food is ready. I ordered the portobello sandwich and changed the wheat to sourdough. The bread was nice and toasty and I only needed to add a little salt and pepper to the mushrooms. The same with the pasta salad. My only wish that the veggies were a little fuller on the sandwich. read more

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Wanted to try out a new sandwich shop. Spent 30 dollars on two sandwiches.. I know pricing is ridiculous but that is astonishing. The sandwich I recieved was soggy on the bottom, and the lettuce was burnt. read more

The sweet lady sandwich and whew! That potato salad! So good! My best friend stopped to grab our lunch from here. She said the space was large and clean and really busy! Stop by and give it a try because I will be back read more

Really good, the b line is the absolute best sandwich there, I will fight you on this and I will win, the atmosphere is a little dead though

Great sandwich! I will definitely be back! It was difficult to decide which to choose!!! They also allow you to build your own. Adorable train decor; be sure to bring your kids/grandkids! read more

Go only if you like really, really bland food. Nothing had any seasoning, except for salt in the French onion soup. The Ruben kraut had no texture or flavor, nor did the sauce. My wife said her side salad was "fine." Her "sweet lady" sandwich had smoked turkey that could have been used to make a decent sandwich, but the seasoning wasn't there. She discarded the sandwich and ate the turkey - an unintended diet! By chance we both got the sourdough bread, which we both love, but not this poor grocery store variety. So, there's not much to recommend the place unless, as I've said, you like your food very plain. Service was fine, the restaurant was clean and kitschy (fine for lunch), so no minuses there. In this world of inflated reviews, I might have given 3 stars, but the place is overpriced. $30 for two half-sandwich half-side combos, no drinks, is not a one $ place in my book. It's a pass for us next time we're in town. read more

The food is very good & consistent! The soup is homemade & always good & a good variety! Sunday lunch -get there early, they get really busy!! read more

Great soups and sandwiches. The decor is a fun mix of antique railroad memorabilia. Locally owned - which is always a plus in my book and the main reason I use yelp - so I support local businesses and not faceless corporations, but this is a spot I have frequented since my kids were little. They loved the train memorabilia and they ate things like tomato bisque (delicious!!) with a half a sweet lady (grilled turkey, cheese and apricot preserves) in the winter and a sweet lady and water melon in summer. They always have fruit on the menu as a side dish option, fresh if they can get it in season, canned if not. My kids were excited to pick one of the trains off the shelf by the front door to play with for a moment before their lunch arrived. Since the toys were a little sticky from years of play, it taught them to wash their hands before eating and to put borrowed toys away, neatly and I had a rule that they could pick a train to play with until their meals were ready and then they put the trains away and washed their hands and ate. On a recent visit, a very elderly man who moved very slowly left his cane at his table (closest to the pickup window) and came to claim the wrong order. The young man making sandwiches and assembling final orders politely asked him to double check his order number and got the order to the right customers. While the elderly gentleman made his way back to the table to check his order number, the kitchen staff member grabbed the right order, ran through the kitchen to the dining room, and met the man at his table with his correct order. The cook covered a good distance while the customer made it 6-8 feet. The elderly man was impressed with the service and happily sat down and ate his meal, rather than being embarrassed by forgetting his order number. read more

The food, service and atmosphere are great! I highly recommend the Jamaican Train Wreck, but it is addictive! My only negative feedback is the price. In my opinion it's a little overpriced for a sandwich, particularly for the ones you could make at home. But I know margins in the food industry are slim and costs are high at this time. read more

Southbound Sandwich Works is located along South Church Street (US 70) in a small shopping center. After getting settled into the hotel we were staying at, we decided to get something a little more. After checking reviews for different places, we decided to give this place a try. When we got here, the lot was pretty empty, but it was around 7:45 pm when we got there, and their closing time was 8:30 pm. Once you come up to the place, you can tell right away that this place is train themed. The names on the menu items also reflect this theme. We were immediately greeted by one of the staff. We took a little while to decide since this was the first time here. After looking over the menu, I ended up going with The Highrail sandwich with chips, which is a Philly cheese steak, but told them no mushrooms due to an allergy. A few minutes later, the order was ready. The one who served us at the counter ended up bringing it out to us instead of us going up to the window to get it. My mom had gotten a half salad instead. The Highrail was good and hot, along with the bread being very soft, so it was very good and easy to eat. My mom said the salad was good as well. Overall, this was a good find in the Burlington area. The food was good and so was the service. It was nice and clean as well. The one thing that could be improved is the pricing. The half salad seemed to be overpriced for the size that was actually received. Even though that was the case, I would come back to this place in the future if I'm in the area. read more

Southbound Sandwich Works - This is the logo on the door for the restaurant. Photo taken July 29, 2018. - Sandwiches Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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Love it here. The food is awesome and so are the owners. Everything I have tried here has been good.

Although the food appeared adequate I was surprised to get my to go sandwich and find that it was $11.49. I was told the $5.49 price found online was from the old owner. However, the new owner does not have any prices listed on their website. This does not lead to any transparency. read more

Southbound Sandwich Works - Screen shot from the menu page of their website. No prices on any page. And the order online function is disabled. - Sandwiches Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Quick service and reasonable prices. Also like the variety of the menu. You can mix soups, salads and sandwiches.

Great sandwiches, nice atmosphere and especially nice people. Reasonable prices sometimes a little wait to order but worth it.

Awesome place to eat. They have the best chef salad I have ever ate. Their soup and sandwiches are are delicious and homemade and the staff is the best around read more

Variety and quality are great! An easy way to get a good quick meal . Deserts are homemade!

Nice family owned restaurant. The sandwiches are simply flavorful. What one thinks is basic is a top notch sandwich simple fresh ingredients. I wish I had a picture to go with this review the sandwiches are always so good I forget then it's a bit too late lol. Stop by and you'll see what I'm talking about. read more

This is a great hidden gem. Once you enjoy the Southbound Sandwich, you will never take the Subway again

If you're looking for a great taco salad, Southbound's Tuesday special day is terrific!! Their chili is so good and you get a large portion of everything to satisfy your appetite!! read more

Family of 4 ate for $34. Extremely clean facility and nicely decorated with a train motif . The Reuben was very good and the sour dough fried cheese was excellent. Nicer than most inside, not dated but new. Fresh, hot and clean. read more

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Great service and friendly staff are always a good sign. Combine that with an interesting menu filled with great choices and excellent food and you have a real winner. Southbound was a great choice as we drove through Elon! read more

Best sandwich and soup joint in Burlington. Sandwiches can be your old standard or adventurous. Both are delicious. The potato soup is just what the doctor ordered on cold wet days. read more

$48 for two adults and 3 kids and we literally threw the kids meals away. The chicken was absolutely disgusting. It was soggy and tasted horrible. The sandwich I got was good, but I wouldn't go back. $7 for a kids meal and it looks like this? No thanks!! read more

Southbound Sandwich Works - Kids chicken nuggets - Sandwiches Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Sandwiches, salads and soups are easily the best in Burlington and would give anywhere a run for its money! Highly recommend. read more

Called and made an order to go, I was told that the broccoli cheddar soup was available and I placed an order. Upon arrival they apparently ran out of the soup and didn't give a shit about it. Then the sandwich sucks and I paid 8$ for a sandwich that I could have made from a dumpster. Never returning Staff is rude and doesn't care read more

Southbound Sandwich Works - Sandwiches Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

This is a really good restaurant and has good food. It was pretty quick service and would definitely come back. It's Just not something to go crazy about. read more

In spite of the great sandwiches the customer service is terrible. We were not greeted when we walked in only stared at. Once at the counter i was still waiting to be greeted but instead had to just place my order because apparently she wasn't catching my silence as a hint. this girl was just super dry all around and seemed to have a staring problem and proceeded to get on her phone. nobody spoke to us staff wise and it just seemed super uptight. i think they should treat all their customers with the same positive respect. read more

Great sandwiches and atmosphere! We plan to visit again soon. Thanks Train enthusiasts would love it! Great for lunch. Courteous staff and good service. Very good menu selection. read more

My entire staff enjoys skipping out for lunch here. The soups and most of the sandwiches are good. However, the chicken salad I had today was chopped in small cubes that the mayo was not intergrated into the chicken to make a lush chicken salad. It was sparse, hard to eat and it fell apart. I'd stay away from this particular sandwhich. I have had many other varieties that were very good. read more

I have driven by this place for years without stopping in. I will not make that mistake anymore. Everything was delicious. The sourdough was warm and buttery, sandwiches were loaded with meat and the pasta salad was top notch. We'll definitely be back! read more

Love the decor as im alittle bit of a railroad buff myself. The food i got was okay at best, i had the cheesesteak with potato soup. Will give this place another chance, but for time being its 4/5 for me. 3/5 if it wasn't for the interior. read more

Fun stop. Excellent sandwiches for not much cash. read more

Southbound Sandwich Works - Great train photography. Even a shot of the Burlington Depot from 1947. - Sandwiches Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Amazing food! Try the pear salad with the apple dressing; it will no your mouth good. Stop in for some laid back atmosphere, a bit of history of the walls. read more

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Ordered for dining in and was brought a to go bag to the table. I had asked for a description of the spicy chicken soup and no one could tell me anything about it. I said as long as it wasn't tomato based and it was a broth it'd be fine. What I got had the consistency of pizza sauce and was all tomato based, tasted horrible and couldn't eat it. One of our sandwiches came out wrong and they wouldn't fix it. We walked out without eating, left our uneaten food on the table. I told the owner about the experience on the way out and he just stared blankly at me. I won't go back because they didn't even offer to fix anything. Amateurs... read more

First time here to this very cute and clean restaurant with a train theme. I came specifically for the Rueben, but was slightly disappointed. Sourdough instead of Rye, which is fine for a lot of folks and was tasty bread, but I prefer rye. Also, too heavy on the thousand island dressing so it was hard to taste if the sauerkraut was good or not. I excepted a sandwich specific restaurant to serve crafted entrees, but this seemed to be mostly pre packaged. That said, I'm picky about my Ruebens. There's a couple of other sandwiches I want to try here, including the Jamaican Trainwreck and the Portabella Porter that both sound very tasty. And also, several salads that sound yummy. Prices are good. $7.50 for full sandwich and side. I think next time I'll try 1/2 sandwich with a small salad for $8.19. These prices do not include beverages, those are $2 each. Exceptionally clean and friendly staff. Casual environment. You pay up front, get your order at a window and clean up your own table. No tipping required. Will definitely be back to try the other entrees and update review if needed. read more

came for lunch and was not disappointed. i came here over other local lunch spots because they carry gluten free bread. i got a turkey sandwich and wow it was covered in butter (in a good way). i probably couldn't eat here every day because it was a very heavy meal but also very tasty. always a plus when gluten free is an option. read more