I used to go here more but it seems like they changed owners and staff. The people working there dont make the subs like they used to taste. The guys have to constantly check a paper of what is in the sub and how to make it. I used to love walking in and having the same young, quiet but friendly, skinny lightskinned guy idk his name make my sub to perfection. Where did he go? I used to be able to get flat piece of chicken breast on their subs. **Now the grilled chicken is all chopped and falling out of the sub while I eat it**. I likely wont return. Also now the *prices* seem higher for all items. They now do not offer Columbia stude teacher discount which wasnt much to begin with. Today i went there because i wanted some avocado and the gpa sub seemed fitting. However as I was waiting for my food to be made, I noticed the delivery guy with his jacket on go behind the counter and grab a cucumber with his bare hands to eat it! This kind of made me cringe. I told him I saw him when i went up to pay and while he was grabbing his deliveries at the counter. The women at the register apologized for him in a genuine way which, was nice. I just always wonder when I eat out..what its like behind the scenes?! So when thats how staff acts in front of you it makes you wonder about the stuff you don't see. Also they need to fix that panini situation. I'm not a panini person, but if I was, they look old and crusted over. The label tags are continuously re-used and filthy. IF I worked there it would drive me nuts and id have to scrub with hot scalding water or convert to a system where labels are re-made more frequently read more

Subsconscious - Veg panini not looking so hot. This is actually one of the cleaner looking panini labels. Ick. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I have come here a handful of times because it is close to campus! When you walk in, you may be overwhelmed by the vast amount of food items you can choose from. I sure was. The names of the sandwiches are very cool and you can tell they cater to students when the sandwich names say "all nighter" sub etc.. Although it may seem like a quick lunch/dinner spot, if there are a couple of people waiting in front of you, the wait can take a good 15 minutes or more. I thought the subs were good. The philly cheese sub is memorable to me because of its generous portions of meat.I recommend eating your sub right away because the bread will get soggy if left over some time. Sadly, the cashier every time has looked as if she didn't want to be there and I consistently have had bad service when checking out. A smile can brighten someones day! read more

Subsconscious is very ordinary - they have a good selection of subs/sandwiches, bagels, paninis, and salad options, and the quality is pretty standard. They're one of the few 3am options in the area, but aside from that, not really worth seeking out. read more

While wandering around the Columbia campus before my class with a rumbling stomach I randomly came into SubsConscious. Not a bad place by any means but not great either. It seems quite clean, the sandwiches are acceptable and some of them are even reasonably priced (others not so much). The quality of the sandwich I ate was not bad but you can definitely find better elsewhere (for cheaper). Acceptable for someone who would find themselves in the situation I was in however I'd suggest exploring other options, which is what I will do next week. I just started taking a class over here so I'm sure I'll be back at some point. read more

I passed by on the way to class every week and finally decided to go in. It's part corner store, part true deli, with sandwich making stations and grills lining the wall. The food was delicious and made fairly quick for the lunch rush (I waited less than 10 minutes after ordering). The service was also great, and I was able to leave a tip. My only complaint -- they forgot to give me napkins. read more

The salads are fantastic for the price (and awesome rewards programs) and the guys that make them are always nice and chatty.

One of my go to lunch places around campus. I love the variety of subs and the clever cheeky names, but I try to avoid coming here around peak lunch hours because the line can get impossibly long. read more

Love their salad bar! Hate the long lines during lunch. You get to choose the "base" and they add tons of toppings and mix in the topics and dressing before giving it back to you. Sooo tasty. And healthy. Though part of their namesake, Their subs are nothing to write home about, but they are fresh and tasty. They sell gift cards ($5+) and take credit cards ($8 min) read more

It is always a big problem when ordering from SubsConscious. You call and place a order, then 10 minutes later they are calling your back to tell you that they are out of chicken, bagels, ect. Then 10 minutes after that first call, you get a second call saying they are out of something else, and you are forced to change your order once again. Going to the store is a slightly better experience. You can get a cheap breakfast sandwich, (bagel, egg, cheese, and sausage) with a drink for $4 and some change. They also have a nice selection of healthy dried fruit mixes, nuts and berries on the shelves. I did enjoy stopping in here in the mornings on my walk to work and get a small cup of grapes to snack on. Although, last time I did this, the grapes had a strong smell of garlic. YUCK. read more

Even though the wraps taste quite good, they simply can't manage to give me that premade wrap on display; I always have to wait way longer than necessary for all 4 of the staff to finish doing other stuff. Only if they had 1 guy dedicated to that, I'd never be late to class. Today, I walked out without buying anything as I was too frustrated to wait for the cashier to finish her chit chat with someone else before processing my order. read more

Not as good as chopped, really hoping to find the selection of toppings here that Chopped has. Decent quality ingredients though. Expensive as they charge for every topping which isnt usual read more

SubsConscious is a great grab and go place and you can't go wrong with free soup! I've had the cream of broccoli and the chicken noodle and both are good. I am personally a fan of salty things, but I can see it being too salty for someone. The salads are always made very quickly and I never have a problem. I will say if you are in a rush go with the salad because the sandwiches take longer to make and people tend to wait for them. When Columbia is having PD for teachers it can tend to be more crowded but on average it is pretty quick and you can be in and out in 15 minutes. read more

Online ordering is really unreliable, most of the time you have to order again in store which defeats the purpose. Their lines are really long and slow too so it's a bad experience. AppleTree next door is much better read more

The food is pretty good, but the guys who make the sandwiches aren't very smart. I don't like tomatoes, so I always order my sandwiches without them. That being said, I have never NOT had to remind them I wanted it without tomatoes as they worker is putting them on there-and of course they get an attitude about it, like you're being rude for making sure you get what you want. One time, I caught the guy making me what appeared to be the wrong sandwich but when I called him out on it he said it was the right one; the lighting is pretty dim in there at night, so I took his word for it. Of course, when I get back home it was the wrong sandwich. I probably should have checked it before I left, but I was in a rush. When I went back to get the right one, the dude played stupid. All in all, the sandwiches are acceptable for the price, but make sure you keep an eye on the guy preparing your food. read more

Subsconscious - Be sure to watch them make your sandwich, because they WILL mess it up if you don't. Ordered this with "no tomatoes." - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Four stars for food, two stars for pricing and service. Ordered a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, which at $4 a pop is way too much, especially since it only comes with one egg. The sandwich itself was decent, but the going rate on these is between $2.50 and $3. The fact that they included a small hot coffee with the sandwich was nice, but unnecessary and unwanted, as it is currently 84 degrees outside (and now I have to schlep a leaking coffee in a paper bag). None of the employees seem to be in a rush, which by itself isn't the worst thing in the world, but showing a little hustle would be appreciated--especially during the morning rush. read more

I don't understand why so many students raved about this place. Pros: the red velvet cupcake (which is half a con because it's not all that fresh. Cons: It's super-pricey! Salad starts at $6.25 and you have to pay for each topping. The last time I had salad there, I got food poisoning. Just for that reason alone, I'm not going there. Also, the ladies at the cash register have major attitudes. I haven't tried the sandwiches yet. Maybe that's why people rave about this place. read more

Check the NYC Dept. of Heath rating - they are a "B" . I'm only going with "A's" not just because this deli is located across from an Ivy League institution but, because it seems healthier. Cheers! read more

It's not bad for the price you pay. I just wish there was more to it. I ordered the roast beef sandwich and a small order of fries. The roast beef was so cold like it had come out of the freezer. The lack of creative artistry displayed in preparing my sandwich: get roll, splat some mayo on it, throw the meat on it followed by cheese, cut it, serve. BAM! The fries were enjoyable. Nothing memorable but they hit the right spot and did the job. Definitely think this would be 1 of their strong points. For a student or anyone looking for a reasonably priced meal around the Columbia area, definitely a good one. Make sure to get the frequent customer card. NOTE: Did not try Che Bella Pizza next door but they had quite a few customers inside as well. read more

Excellent place to grab a quick and cheap lunch to go! I love that they have already pre made salads and packaged fruits. They also have a selection for custom salads and warm foods except there is always an insanely long line during lunch. I like that they have different soups for different days of the week. The soups are good but super salty! I mostly skip past everything and head straight to the back to just grab a small pre made salad for $3.50 for lunch. read more

I used to eat here all the time. The subs are fantastic and the service is quick and nice. There's always a long line at lunch time. Sadly, Subsconscious has gotten too expensive for me ($7.50 for a cheese steak), though they do make reasonably priced party platters. read more

Although I've only been to this location a few times, I practically lived at the old location pre-closing since it was next door and open 24/7. Seeing that it's the same management and employees, I figured a review would work. Great sandwiches in my opinion. Better than anything else I've had in the area. I particularly love anything they make with breaded chicken cutlet--Spice is Nice and Bella Maria are my two personal recommendations. Salads are pretty good--fresh, and you get at least 2 meals out of the larger size (unless you need a lesson in portion-control). Unless they're different from the old location, salads are charged by weight, not by price. A good selection of drinks, chips, snacks, etc. If you're looking for a supplement to your meal, you'll probably be able to find it. Service is definitely an issue, both in person and delivery. Any time I've ordered for delivery and made a change to a sandwich (adding something, no pickles, etc.), it's almost always been wrong. Also, some of the employees are not the nicest people in the world. I've gotten attitudes for no reason from some of the cashiers before. Overall, I think the sandwiches are really good. I've seen a lot of people complain about price, but you get the same size sub from Subway for the same price, only it is not fresh and it has about half the substance. My only real complaint, other than the fact that they closed down the 108th and Broadway location, is the service. Worth at least a try for anyone looking for a creative and filling sandwich! read more

I had the meatball sub, and the meatballs were worse than I've gotten at subway. Beware! Good selection of drinks, and good salad options though. I have had the bar exam in the past, and that is a much better sandwich. read more

To expensive for sandwiches. I'm not a huge salad eater, but that is the only good thing about the place is the salads but $6+ for a salad or a sandwich is a no for me. The taste is not even worth it. P.S the crab cake sandwich i had a week ago was OK, for $5.50, it's a HUGE hit or mess! read more

The soups are good, but how hard are soups to screw up? I had a salad here today with grilled chicken... I had about half of it before, upon swallowing my second small bone, I dumped the whole thing. It even had that terrible chicken bone taste, which only becomes really terrible when you taste it in a salad. Also, salads being a healthy alternative, I found the amount of dressing they poured on my salad way to be way too much, the lettuce was just swimming in ranch dressing. Their sandwiches are alright, nothing special, but not terrible. By Morningside's standards, I'd give it an extra star, but if you're visiting from outside the bubble, you'd do well to avoid. read more

I LOVE this place. There are so many food options and delicious sandwiches. You can also buy salads and soup too. The only reason it gets 4 stars is because it doesn't have a place to sit down and eat. And the store is a bit narrow so it can get very crowded. I would avoid going between 12-1pm. But its amazing otherwise. Delicious sandwiches. My favorite is the GPA: chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and ranch on a roll read more

Overall, this is a good place to grab soup/sandwich/salad, but there are definitely some downsides. Let's start with the positive. The food is pretty good. The soup is hearty, the sandwiches are fresh and made to order, and there's a nice assortment of drinks, chips, and fruit sides to choose from. The sandwich menus is VERY extensive, with lots of options for hot or cold, as well as breakfast sandwiches, although the price for that goes up after 11am or so. The guys who work behind the counter are also very nice and will custom make pretty much anything you want. Now the not-so-positive: The lettuce for the salad is often not very fresh. (I would advise examining the pre-made lettuce bowls before choosing one.) Also, it's EXPENSIVE. Definitely over-priced, even though the portions for everything are relatively large, especially hot sandwiches. (A basic chicken salad sandwich costs almost $6.) The other real downside is that fact that it takes FOREVER to have your sandwich made. I used to occasionally order grilled cheese until I figured out that I could just go home, make one, and have time to walk back before they would be finished. If you decide to order anything hot, make sure you have at least an extra 10 minutes to spare to wait for it - and that's 10 minutes from the time you order, so if there's a line, forget about it. If you have the time and don't mind spending an extra couple of dollars, the food here is quite good. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Their prices are so affordable!!! I get a large iced coffee and an almond croissant and it comes to less than $5. It's in a great location and they offer a discount for Columbia and Barnard students. Get's busy during lunch and breakfast, but they get you your food super quick! So much love for subs (*hearts) read more

Omg sooooo good! Nice clean place with AMAZING subs wraps and salads must try if your in the area!

Great place that allowed me to charge a Gatorade when the awful Appletree Market wouldn't. I felt dehydrated and all I had on me was a card. No illegal minimums and I definitely didn't have sweaty bills to give. Thank you to this place! I shall return! read more

Back in the day, the prices were great. Summer 2015, breakfast got much more expensive, and how I hardly go here anymore. I mean, it's a 24 hour sandwich place and everything is delicious. What more could you want?* *Personally, more vegetarian sandwiches and a less hectic ordering/line system-- but that's small fries. read more

SubConscious is open 24hrs. That is nice. The sandwiches and salads are equally good. The sandwiches are delicious and healthy too. Salads with Spinach, Toss-ins (Chicken, Egg whites, Corn, Avacado, Red Beans, American Cheese and lot more), Sauce (Caesar and Mustard) variants are my favorite. read more

SubsConscious is the absolute best for a cost-effective, delicious meal. I've been coming here for 2 years and everyone who works there is super kind and helpful. Their whole menu is great, love this place. read more

Visit this place fairly often for lunch since I go to CCNY. The food is very good and the sandwich selection is huge. The salads are also very good for a reasonable price. Pretty much every meal u get there is under $10 Now to the customer service at the cash register, unfortunately it is not very good. The girls tend to be rude and do everything with an attitude which is unnecessary. Besides the register staff everyone else is pleasant and fast. read more

They have different prices online and in store and they won't match prices, even when you put in the order online and they miss it. Even the manager said they can't put in the same price. Stay away and go to Hamilton deli instead. read more

As many have noted, the bad service from the cashiers who apparently couldn't care less really keep this place from being the solid neighborhood sandwich shop it could be. I live right around the corner from Subs and come here multiple times a week. I've only ever ordered sandwiches - their breakfast sandwiches (which are served all day and are, in my opinion, hands-down the best in the neighborhood), chicken parmesan, and cheese steaks are my favorites. I should note that any digs at the service here are not directed at the guys who make the sandwiches. In fact, one of the main reasons I come here and tolerate the piss poor service in the front is the charming, personable attention you get from the sandwich guys. They're happy to accommodate whatever you're in the mood for (thank God for late night bacon, egg, cheddar and avocado sandwiches). That being said, the cashiers in the front need a serious attitude adjustment. When you ask them to do anything - like, say, take your payment in exchange for their services - they make you feel like it's a chore. They rarely say more than a few disgruntled words to you. The only time I have heard them make conversation is when they're talking to each other about how they don't want to be there. I'm very sensitive to the interests of employees, especially those that often have to deal with obnoxious college students. But as others have written, this service is past the point of being curt - it's just downright rude, and people are justified in being turned off by it. If this place wants to be more than a drunken drive-by, something seriously needs to be done about the customer service. read more

Decent sandwich place near Columbia with rakish sandwich staff stuffing up a mean sandwich. Note: there was absolutely nothing Freudian about my tuna wrap. Couldn't they make up some fitting names... Lettuce-pus complex? Ego on a bagel? Hmm, maybe not. read more

I have been eating their Philly steak and cheese sandwiches for over 20 years. They use fresh, real slices of steak not some frozen meat or filler meat like Steak-ums. The staff is friendly and professional. The sandwiches are delicious. I no longer work in the area, but I still visit the neighborhood to pick up a sandwich. read more

I called, was put on hold for 10 minutes, and then was told that "we don't deliver that far" (I live 10 blocks away). Why do you have delivery if you can't even go 10 blocks? I then asked if they could make an exception since, you know, I was on hold for 10 minutes, and the lady tried to tell me that I had not been on hold for 10 minutes. Uh, cell phones record the length of a call. I'm not calling from a rotary dial phone. read more

This place is pretty good. Their food tastes great and they have integrative and diverse menu options. The staff is very friendly and they have discounts for college students. Overall nice place! read more

SubsConscious is by far one of the best local delis in the Morningside Heights/Columbia University area. Their lines are long at lunchtime for a reason (and it's really not because their service is slow or anything--they're just really popular). The sandwiches are yummy and affordable--the GPA and Final Exam are both great options for hot sandwiches and the Spring Chicken is good if you're feeling something cold. Moreover, Subs is open 24 hours, making it a great place for a late night snack--chips, muffins, cookies, hamburgers, fries, fruit, they've got it all! Really, everything you could want out of a local deli! read more