Ordering guide
What to order at Subway
At Subway everything depends on the build. Bread, toasting and sauce order matter more than which sandwich name you pick.
Order this at Subway
1Italian B.M.T. on Italian herb and cheese, toasted
The most-ordered sub, and toasting the cheese bread transforms it.
2Rotisserie or oven-roasted chicken with chipotle southwest
The best chicken build and the sauce that carries it.
3Steak and cheese, toasted with extra cheese
Needs toasting to work; with it, it's the best hot sub.
4Tuna, toasted
Divisive on paper, consistently top-ranked in practice.
5Veggie Delite with avocado and pickles
The best vegetarian option once you add fat back into it.
Ordering tips
- Always toast — it fixes both the bread and the cheese.
- Ask for sauce on both halves, not one line down the middle.
- Double the meat rather than double the bread if you want more food.
- Ask them to cut the sandwich in half before wrapping if you're saving part of it.
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Subway?
An Italian B.M.T. on toasted Italian herb and cheese bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, oil and vinegar is the classic build. For chicken, order rotisserie chicken with chipotle southwest sauce. Always toast, and ask for sauce across both halves.
What is the best bread at Subway?
Italian herb and cheese is the most ordered and the best toasted. Hearty multigrain is the best plain bread and holds wet fillings better. Flatbread is the driest option — skip it unless you're avoiding a big roll.
What is the healthiest thing to order at Subway?
A turkey or rotisserie chicken sub on multigrain, loaded with vegetables, with mustard or vinegar instead of mayo — or the same build as a salad bowl. Cheese, ranch and chipotle sauces are where most of the calories come from.
What is the best sauce at Subway?
Chipotle southwest is the most popular, followed by sweet onion and honey mustard. Oil and vinegar with oregano is the lightest option and the closest to a traditional Italian sub.
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