I was in Statesville for work and a sub sounded like a good idea for lunch, So i decided to try Sub Express. Friendly counter service, nice clean family orientated atmosphere. I got a 1/2 turkey "all the way" with added jalapenos and it one one of the best subs i have ever had. I live in Winston-Salem and have plans to go back on a Saturday some time to get another one! read more

Sub Express - 1/2 Turkey "all the way." - Sandwiches Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Probably best place to eat lunch in town. Affordable, quick, generous portion. Half sandwich with a side of soup or pasta salad is plenty. Everything on the menu looks good. There is a fee to use credit card. read more

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First time and def not the last time. I'm a subaholic and didn't expect to love it as much as I did. I got the Italian and 8hours later I was still talking about it. I'm giving it 5 stars read more

We love this place. It's been here for 40ish years, and is a Statesville Staple. Plenty of parking on the street or in the BoA lot next door. It's clean and cute inside. The building is deeper than it looks (bigger in the inside!) and has plenty of seating. They are super fast but everything is made to order, so you might have to wait. Good sized menu, with just about every combo of sub & sandwich you can think of. Drinks are either bottle or fountain. Everyone raves about their pasta salad and I have to agree. It is definitely the best I've had (that wasn't my own). It's so popular that you can find it here in ready to go portions, or at small, local shops that sell food. read more

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A long standing great place to eat in downtown Statesville. Sub Express has fresh ingredients and very fresh bread! The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. It's a great place to eat in or grab for take out. My favorite menu item is their homemade pasta salad: I always get extra to take home! They have a great salad bar too in the summer and always hot soup in the winter. One of my favorite spots in downtown, Sub Express will not disappoint! read more

Not only are the sandwiches and soups delicious, the crew are friendly and kind. Even though I visit there less than a month at a time, they know me by name and greet me upon entry. I recommend them most highly. read more

Service was quick and food was good. It was my first visit, but my boyfriend has been several times. The chicken salad was very good

This restaurant has been in the heart of Downtown Statesville since 1980, in other words, I've been eating here since I was a kid and it was here long before there was a Subway, Jersey Mike's or Groucho's Deli in town! It is a staple for native Statesvillians and it's a part of this town's history! Sub Express is an original restaurant created by a Statesville resident, so don't expect the same food or service that you're served in other deli restaurants, it's really like comparing apples to oranges! My favorite sandwich from Sub Express is the Chicken Salad on a Croissant Roll! This sammie is the longstanding Friday Special! This special is served as a "meal deal" with their classic Pasta Salad and a drink. I always get their Sweet Tea with my combo, it is the BEST tea in town! The Chicken Salad is simply delicious with nice bite-size chunks of tender chicken meat in a creamy sauce, might be just mayo BUT it sure doesn't taste like it! When you couple this creamy Chicken Salad with a fresh, buttery, soft and flaky Croissant Roll, you've got yourself a wonderful flavor match! There's just something about the two together that brings out the best in the other. The Pasta Salad is another creation from the original Sub Express owner/creator that has stood the test of time! This pasta salad starts with tri-color pasta and adds in some tiny pieces of fresh, chopped broccoli and cauliflower before marinating it in another creamy sauce which is definitely NOT just mayonnaise. This creamy sauce has a tangy zip to it, along with a garlicky punch! Best part is, you can grab a container large or small "to-go" for later and trust me, you'll be glad you did! The longer it marinates, the better it gets! Over the years, I have tried many of the other menu options and they are all good! Sub Express has a nice salad bar, too! Desserts can vary (like a daily special) but there are typically fresh baked cookies available everyday. Also, it is one of the only restaurants in town where you can get a Diet Sunkist (my SO's favorite!). Sub Express can get very busy at times, so keep this is mind if you're in a hurry or on a time schedule. Statesville loves Sub Express and we appreciate that their food is made to order! Therefore, we expect to wait for ALL the goodness we know we will have in our near future! Thank you Sub Express for your 40+ years of serving Statesville! Here's to 40 more!! #supportsmallbusiness #eatlocal #shoplocal read more

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The service was great. The food was excellent. The staff was wonderful. It was good good good good good good good.

For the time, I'll have to rate them with just 2 stars but willl be back because there is promise. Went here for lunch today which was my first time. Looking for a sandwich to go so I could take it back to my office for a quick lunch at my desk. The way it works is you walk in and get in line, place your order, pick up your order and either take it with you or pick a table. Much like a typical Subway experience. Not that well organized so the line moves slowly. I ordered a Toasted Reuben which since I am a Reuben fan, was a natural fit. Picked up my sandwich and went back to the office. The sandwich was large and the break was great with a good hint of caraway. Meat on the otherhand, while generous was bland and had very little if any flavor. Sour Kraut had no crunch and devoid of the sharp contract in flavors that makes a Reuben great. I've had better but looking around, this may have been a bad day and not characteristic so I'm willing to give it another shot. Menu is more extended than most, very popular so in most cases they must be doing something right, might like other menu selections better, etc. We'll see read more

I love this place. Complete throwback to 1980! Sub special with pasta salad was SPOT ON! Super friendly staff as well. My new go to lunch spot!! read more

Well this place was a nice surprise. The decor is confused and sound from 3 tvs is annoying but the sub was the best I've had in 30 years.

Great sub shop in downtown Statesville. Owner is super nice as is the staff. We love their meatball sub and my wife loves their pasta salad. read more

Its conveniently located right in front of the college so it makes for a great lunch spot however the the food is extremely mediocre (has its good days, has its bad days depending on who's prepping your sub) and I think some days I could make a better sandwich at my house. It's also a little difficult to even want to go here when they have places like Groucho's nearby. They have a lot of competition because of a lot of other places having different types of sandwiches and unique options with better quality meats. Sub Express is a little pricey for what they serve. They are somewhat busy most of the time but I think its honestly Because they've built a presence in Statesville (they've been around awhile so many elders stick to their guns and come here). read more

So I stopped in today for some lunch, I've hadn't been here till today and probably won't be back. I had a "steak and cheese" at least that's what I think it was, is was really bad. It was basically mystery meat on a bun. It wasn't grilled or anything, kinda reminded me of the frozen steak um meat from the grocery store. 2 layers of flat meat. The cookie was good tho. But that's about it. I can't speak to their other sandwiches but I hope they are better! read more

Sub Express is one of the best sub sandwich restaurants in Statesville! Their food is always fresh and tasty. The pasta salad is delicious and a must have! read more

The best roast beef sub ever. Fresh and large portions. The macaroni salad is the best I've ever eaten. I could eat it as my main meal. Scrumptious!! read more

I work in Mooresville once in a while, and my choices for lunch are usually within a couple of block area that I can walk to. I'm not a sandwich guy, so I have a salad at Subs Plus. I have ordered the chef salad both times, and both times I was pleased with my meal. It was nothing special, but had enough meat and cheese to be filling. And the addition of fresh broccoli to the salad sets it apart from most lunch salads. The service is always quick, even when they have a long line like they usually do around noon. read more

Sub Express - Chef salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

The #1 has every meat you could want on a sandwich. I get it probably once a month. No need to get a foot long, because you won't be able to finish it. Be sure to ask for mayo and mustard, as it isn't included in the "all the way" option. The pasta salad is the best thing on the menu. Make sure you get it as a side. A good snack is the tuna salad. Get it to go and put it on the crackers when you get home. read more

Only been here a couple of times and only ordered their Italian sub (the Combo) both times. It's almost comically huge, but pretty darn great. It's like something you'd see on Scooby Doo. Loaded with delicious meat, cheese, and fresh vegetables. So far I've been unable to venture further into their menu because of the sub but I will. Sub is great. I'll keep coming back. read more

Absolutely the best subs!! Located in the heart of downtown Statesville and the staff is incredibly nice and helpful!

I spent the last four days in Statesville, and had the Sub Express pasta salad twice. I CAN'T STOP EATING IT!!!! read more

Um....not good. The food is mediocre at best; service is ok, but you feel a bit like you're not all that welcome; not that the staff is unfreindly because they are....just not very outgoing. The store is situated in....well, a store...or what obviously used to be. Could be much better. read more

I would do anything for an Express with everything right now! Miss this place! I havw loved Sub Express since I was a child, they used to include pickled jalapenos with the subs, those were so good! Seriously I don't know what they put in their subs but whatever it is makes them so much better than every other sub shop I have been to. read more

Ugh. Just ugh. No. 1. They don't have bacon? Ever. The boy said to me the owners won't use it" what the...we were waiting on our appointment for a haircut and wandered in, we have friends that rave about this place. If your options are white bread only, use better bread than the no frills store brand. I hate to say it but this place is just gross. I wouldn't feed these sandwiches to the dog that was sitting outside. Edit: I was there about 1 month ago and I just took a glance at the menu today, says they have a turkey avocado with bacon? Must of just added it because my son asked for a BLT and was told they don't have bacon. Period. read more

Just Pass This place by. I understand that we were in their late and they were cleaning up and whatnot but customer service was horrible and the food well let's just say that there's a whole lot of other restaurants around that I would pick before this one ever again read more

The best pasta salad I've found. Friendly atmosphere with daily specials. The best is the Pepper Turkey sandwich. Very popular place for lunch. read more

Best subs in town. Great service and I love the daily special!

Great food and great people. Would recommend to anyone that likes subs and some awesome pasta salad. Love it!!!!!!!

LOVE this place. I highly recommend the Club Express...yum. Paired with the pasta salad and some cheerwine WOWSERS. I go every week ;)

I Love Sub Express!!! I wish you had one in Charlotte!!!!! My favorite is the Club Express, and the Pasta Salad! My mouth is drewling now just thinking about it!! read more

I have been eating here since I'm had teeth, I still order the same sandwich, it's not changed a bit. To me that is the test of a great restaurant. Consistency. I'd call ahead, because there is always a line. The pasta salad it's not to be missed. read more

The pasta salad is not what it used to be. It once was the BEST, but something has changed, and It is not the same. The tea on the other hand is great, but when you go in for a sandwich and the pasta salad you might be unhappy. I believe the ownership has changed and maybe costs are being cut, but that is one that should not be cut. the old pasta salad was creamy and had lots of veggies, but latley it is watered down and no veggies at all. : ( read more

HUGE. H.U.G.E. Portions. Worth the money? Check. Delish? Check. Go frequently for lunch? Check. Sometimes for dinner? Check!

Great pasta salad and subs, love to drop by for a quick snack

First and last time going. Went with my boyfriend and it was definitely pricey. Not impressed at all everyone said the pasta salad was amazing so I tried it what a waste it was nasty. I'll stick with Subway. Not the best customer service. (Apparently the person who runs their Facebook page didn't like the fact I gave them a bad review so I was blocked. How rude.) read more

The BEST sub shop in Statesville! My wife and I have been "lunching" here as often as we can for the past 20 years. The pasta salad is so good, we had some brought to our daughter's high school graduation...IN SOUTH FLORIDA! read more

Their subs are excellent always fresh and moist never dried out. But the pasta salad and potato salad keep me coming back. Love them

Pasta salad is great but after that not much to talk about! Overpriced sandwiches! Wish JD's Deli was downtown instead and move this place out to the Signal Hill Shopping Center that they call a mall! Too expensive for below average food. read more

We find Sub Express' prices rather high. They do have good broccoli cheddar soup sometime. My husband enjoys their potato soup. Their chicken salad is not the best, but if you are craving it and do not want to make it, it will do! Don't think their employees are the friendliest, but what the heck........we only go there maybe twice a year. read more