I like the sub sandwiches here, you have to know what you want, quick! I can't remember what I ordered, maybe the classic Italian, but it was awesome. Everything was fresh. The owner moves fast. But I honestly loved the sandwich!!!!!! read more

The sandwiches are pretty decent although the service was pretty terrible. The old man with the mask taking the order was rude and showed no interest in the customer. He hardly made eye contact at all and had a horrible attitude when taking my order. Show some better customer service. read more

Best Sub Sandwiches in Jersey Always consistent Old school delicious Service perfect! 5 stars all the way! read more

It looks like all the meats used are pre-cut, portioned and wrapped. I would prefer having the meat sliced upon ordering as you don't know how long the pre-cut meat has been sitting around. read more

Trash. rude owner. subs are disgusting. do not recommend. Workers act like they're forced to be here.

Best Subs in town ! Friendly service ! I eat there often ! All the subs are made fresh to order.

Awesome tuna subs. Tuna is perfectly creamy and seasoned well. The gentlemen were very friendly and it's definitely no frills but solid, delicious subs and exactly what I was looking for! read more

It's been such a long time. I haven't been to Troops in over 20 years. I was an actually a regular at Troops predecessor back in the 70's which was Frills. The name has flipped a few times from Frills to Troops, back to Frills, then back to Troops as the ownership changed over the years. But I am extremely happy to say that the subs are as good as ever. Exactly as I remember them. Generous portions of meat, cheese and fixings on a sub roll with the perfect texture. Soft, but not too soft. Back in the day the rolls came from the Albodanza bakery. I'm not sure if they still do, or, even if Albodanza bakery still exists. The prices are extremely fair. The place itself is a bit of a dive and that is fine by me. I look forward to my next sandwich. read more

I watched the older guy spit in someone's food and he was giggling to himself before serving it. I left after I saw that. Disgusting and disturbed dude. read more

The food and the people were both great. The place itself and the overall vibe/environment took away from the experience in my opinion. I ordered the tuna, as it came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. It was fresh, delicious, and also cheap. Sandwiches these days will typically run you $12-15 but this was $6 and change I believe. I'd trust Troops to absolutely nail it on any simple sandwich. read more

Troops Subs - 10. Tuna Fish Cold Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

No nonsense kinda place but they have great sandwiches. Would recommend for sure especially if your going to a jets or giants game

This was my first time trying troops and I was very happy with my experience. The bread was soft and flavorful and all the meats are cut in front of you. read more

So I've gone here since I was a kid. Prob 35+ years. Knew this guys dad and whole family. Drove 30 minutes today to get a sandwich. Walked up to a locked front door. I saw the guy inside. Waves and said "hey closed?!?!" He keeps doing what he's doing so I walk away. He walks out and says " Hey guy, I close at 3:30 but I ran out of bread" I'm walking away and nod my head and wave and he yells "well f*ck you guy!!!" 35+ years and this is how he treats customers when he made mistakes to get to this point. Whew....... read more

Troops subs Cheesesteak was delicious but could've put more of a crust on the steak Bread is fresh Sandwiches are bit soggy A whole comes as 2 halfs which is confusing Sandwiches should be labeled read more

Troops Subs - Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Walked in, and was immediately asked what i wanted. It took me about a minute to decide but was asked over and over until I kindly said " I'm not sure I'll let you know as soon as I'm ready" that annoyed him and he walked away. When I was ready he took his time coming back, made a nasty comment to which I sad never mind I'll be back. He then said "don't bother coming back!" Eventually not even your good subs will keep you in business. Oh and the place is not terribly clean. Smh read more

Guy making sandwiches was dripping with sweat and surrounded by flies I wouldn't go there again if my life depended on it* read more

Rude as hell. I called asking if they have delivery because that's what it says here and they said no and hung up on me without even giving me a chance to place an order. He was apparently too busy to get a new customer and has now lost one. read more

They are simply the best tasting sandwiches, bigger and cheaper. The cook is Very friendly and fast

I have been going to troops subs for as long as I can remember. I grew up on the stuff I remember going and grabbing lunch after getting out of school and even after I graduated I would go time and time again because the sandwiches are always amazing and the portions are always more than enough. The owner Billy is one hell of a personality he always makes conversation with all his customers no matter what he's doing. He is also the main guy who makes your sandwiches. Can you tell him your order once and your sandwich will be ready in a few minutes. All the deli meats are cut perfectly paper thin stacked skyhigh with the right ingredients the perfect amount of condiments I guarantee satisfaction Every time I go to troops subs I always order the same thing because the turkey sandwiches here taste like no other. I would recommend anything on the menu all the sandwiches are fairly priced but keep in mind this is a cash only place so don't forget the mullah! read more

Softest bread, freshest veggies, generous portion of meats - can't ask for more! Highly recommend, always greeted with a smile and good vibes; the only thing better is the food! read more

Great sandwich place! Italian, & turkey and provalone subs are the best! Prices are very fair and the owner billy is the best! Gotta give this place a try you won't be disappointed!! read more

As a Clifton native who has eaten at Frills growing up, Troops was a blessing for us. I went there today - during the 2nd wave of this pandemic - and all I can say is FILTHY!! I have never seen such a disgusting and filthy deli in my life. The subs never disappoint as I've been eating there since it opened, but I'm going to lay off going there now until the owner cleans the place and makes it presentable and comfortable for customers to come in. read more

They definitely have the best subs in town, in my opinion. This place has been around for decades. The old name used to be called frills. The owner will take an order for 10 subs in a row and he'll get every single one of them correct. If you seen him work you know what I'm talking about. read more

This place is absolutely filthy. Pictured below is a photo of the counter where the sandwich I ordered was made on.... completely unacceptable. The bread was taken from that mess of crumpled up paper and stray pieces of meat and then made right on top of it!! I was getting food for someone else and was contemplating ordering myself a sandwich until I saw the filth where the sandwiches were being made. My jaw dropped. I don't see how this place is not shut down. They didn't even try to clean the counter before making the sandwich. It was scary!!! read more

Troops Subs - The filthy & disgusting counter that they make sandwiches on top of without even cleaning! No food establishment should look like this. - Sandwiches Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I live very near to this place and pretty much grew up in the area....I'm kinda upset that I NEVER stopped in this place sooner. The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the subs and sandwiches are delicious. My wife had and ham and Swiss half sandwich with the works. Of course I tried it and I loved it! I had the cheesesteak with gravy and fries onions....oh man. They use REAL delicious juicy steak. Awesome cheesesteak! The fries were fresh golden crispy goodness. I will absolutely be coming here again and trying something different. Only thing is they only accept cash, so make sure you've got some on you before you go there. The owner was really nice too. Very inexpensive too! Great for the price! read more

Troops Subs - Yummy!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

While BS'ing with a friend via text, I mentioned that I was craving a WaWa sub (obviously a sub I love, absolutely nothing against them). However, my friend promptly made fun of me, noting that it was lunchtime...during the week - in other words, I should go to an "actual" deli. Based on that interaction (aka peer pressure), I opened up Yelp to see which delis were local to work. Troops caught my eye based on the good reviews. As I approached the shop, I was a little weary. It's not much to look at, and I have to admit I can't be certain I would've stopped in without yelp. They have a large OPEN sign, because it's difficult to tell otherwise. I ordered a turkey and american with L, T, and vinegar. Around the same time, approx 5 other ppl walked in and gave their orders (all kinds of crazy concoctions). I honestly didn't know how he'd keep them straight, but he confirmed my order - no onions, no oil - yep. I watched as he sliced ultra thin turkey right on to the bread from the slicer - he had won me over at this point, luckily it got better... The verdict - the sandwich was super affordable ($5), and delicious! The lettuce was also finely shredded, the tomatoes and bread were fresh, and he added the perfect amt of vinegar. I'm both happy and disappointed that I didn't learn about this place sooner. If my job wasn't ending next week I'd be here way too much. But, I still live in the area, so I'll gladly go back. Friendly service too. I haven't read all of the reviews, but saw that this was (possibly) negatively reviewed at some point along the way read more

Troops Subs - Ultra thin turkey, American cheese, L, T, vinegar - Sandwiches Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Great local sub shop. Everything is fresh with very generous portions of meat and cheese. Loved the Roast Beef and Swiss !!! read more

This is my favorite place for food! I've been everywhere, from mad expensive joints to places cheap as heck this is by far the dopest food place. The owner is super sweet, works incredibly hard, and has the best service! If I could live here I would. The food is incredible. The roast beef with gravy is my favorite, but all the sandwiches can only be described as pure goodness. The best place for lunch, breakfast, or dinner. A beautiful place. Love it. read more

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I had the random urge to try this place and I wasn't disappointed. The service was really good and so was the atmosphere! The guys working there were really nice and the food was SOO good. I got a Chicken CheeseSteak, and it is now my favorite place to get this meal. I also couldn't notice that I felt like the portions were amazing. I honestly can't do this place justice! I hope you guys give them a shot :) read more

It appears the bread supplier has changed because it was terrible. Lettuce was an odd dark green and not the same. Sad the subs used to be so much better. Very disappointed. read more

Was looking for a sandwich or hero place to try for lunch and couldn't decide between Troops or Henry's deli that is a parking lot away. Decided on Troops and first thought was, "How does this place pass health inspections?" Very dirty. Ordered an Italian with lettuce, tomato, oil and vinegar. Bread was soft, a little more oil and vinegar than most places, meats were sliced very thin. A lot of ham that was overpowering and I ended up taking most of the ham off. Service was nothing special. Haven't tried Henry's yet, but it has to be better than troops. read more

Troops Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

One of the best delis around! The owner is a very down to earth guy and always seems to enjoy his job. The dancing and singing to the music just adds to the at-home feeling. read more

A little history about this location. It was located here years ago by the owners father, then it changed over to Frills for years and now is back under the son's ownership as Troops. That said, the sandwiches are amazingly packed with meat. I order a full one by myself, but for the average person, you're either going to share one or you're going to have a really good take-home! The location even had a bench-swing you sit on and swing away the calories while eating. (OK that doesn't work. Or does it, and I just eat so much I can't swing them off?) Either way it's fun! Great food and the service is always happy you stopped by to eat. read more

Awesome philli ! Also the #11 has LOTS OF MEAT ! I'm from out of town and this is a great local place to visit ! Friendly staff and fast service ! read more

If you're from the area you already know what an institution Troop's is. I've been eating there for over 20 years and it's as good today as it was when i first started going. You simply won't find a better "sub" sandwich shop anywhere around. What the place lacks in "decor" it more than makes up for in freshness, variety and value. The bread used for the sandwiches is always fresh, soft and delicious. Try a (#7) turkey and bacon with mayo instead of oil and vinegar or a (#3) capicola, prosciuttini and provolone with the works(lett, tom, onion, oil and vinegar) - along with the "secret" spices they sprinkle on every sandwich. You will get messy and you will use 20 napkins....totally worth it. To drink? Try a fountain made cherry, chocolate or vanilla coke. and don't forget onion rings or french fries - not made fresh, but still some of the best you can get. There aren't many places you can get a kick as lunch for $8 that is this good. You definitely need to give this place a try if you haven't already. read more

Not that impressed, at all. I love a great sub. No where better to get one than Jersey. I've tried this place twice & honestly, not impressed with the sub. First time was a few months ago. Barely any meat on the sub. I was still hungry after I ate it. My boyfriend ordered simple cheesefries. They overcooked the fries to a crunchy brown & forgot the cheese. So wasn't a great first impression. Tried this place again today. I went in and had to wait quite some time-which was fine. However, it allowed me to see how unbelievably run down and unsanitary this place was. You couldn't pay me to eat in the place. It looks like it hasn't been cleaned, swept or mopped in 30 years. Further than that, I had a simple ham, salami & provolone sub. The guy took the salami & provolone out of the fridge, pre-sliced and in saran wrap. For a $10 sandwich-all the coldcuts should be freshly cut, it was extremely odd and had me wondering how long ago both items were cut. Not what you expect from a jersey sub house. Above all, the sandwich, quality of meat nor service did not stand out in a positive way against other local Jersey sub houses. I wouldn't even call it medicore. Don't waste your time or money. read more

The sandwich was okay, I order a hot roast beef. The place was not very clean but, I guess you get what you pay for. The food was good for the price. read more

Casual, warm and delicious. Troops Subs is a time machine back to the 90s with the setting, very outdated I will say but you will always have a good bite every-time. The owner is a jolly man always with a smile on his face, always giving a warm welcome to everyone who walks in through the doors of a historical eatery in Clifton. Will always bring my business, always consistent. Best subs in town! read more

You can tell this place has been around for a while. It too much foot traffic for lunchtime. Very reasonable prices. Appears to be a cash-only establishment. read more

If you're serious about sandwiches, and I know you are, then say this with me: #11 with everything. Ample amounts of ham, capicola, proscuittini, salami, and provolone, shredded lettuce the way it should be, onions, tomatoes, with the perfectly soft roll soaking up all that vinegar and oil, you will be messy and you will be completely satisfied. This place is as good as it gets for Italian subs. The #3 is essentially the same as the #11 without the ham and salami, and almost as good. Very friendly guys behind the counter, too. read more