A Blimpie with a 4.8 on Yelp and 4.5 on Google Maps... seriously? You know this Yelper had to investigate. For context, I'm a Subway loyalist. I used to eat it daily back when a full meal was $4.99, and I've even had Subway in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. So yes, I have a calibrated palate for mass‑market sandwiches. They've got a handful of subs on special, but for a couple bucks more I went with my usual Italian--here called the "Italiano"--on Cheddar Jalapeño bread. And of course I did the footlong because size does matter. I asked for it toasted, only to discover they use a panini press, which flattens the bread like a stress test. Not my favorite. Ironically, I used to love Blimpie's oven‑style toast before Subway even offered it. They do have a separate oven for melting cheese, and that part I absolutely recommend. The sandwich itself was very good and definitely in Subway territory. For $1.29 you can grab a self‑serve cookie--critical, because I can select the front‑row cookie with the maximum chip‑to‑dough ratio. Fresh daily, solid flavor, very Subway‑adjacent. But I still prefer Subway's footlong cookie. It's a personality trait at this point. Staff was extremely friendly. I'm pretty sure the owner was working the counter, unless a gentleman of his seniority just enjoys staying busy or needs the cash, which is increasingly common these days. Honestly, that personal touch is probably what gives this place an edge over Subway. Pepsi products here. Acceptable, but I'm a Coke person. Blimpie is becoming an endangered species, even though it predates Subway by a year. But overall, I still think Subway has the stronger product. read more

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Why 5 stars? Because this long awaited visit was so worth the wait. --- --- --- This was one of those places I have not only had on my list forever, but I've tried to go a comical amount of times. Somehow, someway, it seems to never work out for me. But it finally happened and I'm mad at myself that it took so long. Probably 2+ years ago a friend and I were at a local sub shop in Sugar Land, and he mentioned how Blimpie was always his favorite. I couldn't even remember if I'd ever been to a Blimpie, but I saw that there happened to be one, so I bookmarked it on that day, and it haunted me ever since. Blimpie cares not about decor or vibes, but they do make an absolutely incredible sandwich. The menu is unique, in that each sandwich is basically just one ingredient different than the sandwich above it. I opted for the Blimpie Best Deluxe on parmesan bre The bread was pillowy soft. The flavor of the sandwich was absolute perfection. It somehow got better each bite. I could not believe how much I liked it and how sad I was when it was over. It will probably torment me indefinitely that I didn't order the larger sandwich. I will prevail. And I will visit again. My question though, is very simply: why did Blimpie almost completely go away? It's light years better than Subway. read more

Blimpie - Blimpie Best Deluxe - Sandwiches Near Me - THE WOODLANDS, Texas

I don't normally review chain restaurants but since they have so few locations in Houston, and they're a little unique, I felt I should. I had a blimpie near my house when growing up but it had been nearly 20 years since I've been to a location and tried their sandwiches. This location also happens to be very close to home, so it was only a matter of time before I visited. This location is pretty small and cozy, with a small section of old style carpet in the dining area up front which you rarely see in fast food restaurants, much less any restaurant, these days. I tried their 12" meatball parmeseana on parmasean flat bread as recommended by the sandwich maker. The sandwich itself was great and messy, unfortunately the meatball is not mostly beef like you might think. It's mostly pork with maybe a hint of beef. Service was excellent and the guys behind the counter are pretty quick and efficient when making sandwiches. Needless to say, I will just stick to a regular sliced meat sandwich next time as I feel they've changed their recipe for their meatballs over the years. read more

i'll say this 100 times and say this 100 times again they need to make more of these around the Houston area. This place blows every other subway copycat out of the water read more

This was my first time eating a Blimpie and will not be my last. This was the B E S T Italian sub I've ever had. The service was amazing, I loved the inside of the store too it old school vibes, the ambiance was amazing. I'm moving 30 minutes away, but this is definitely worth driving for when I'm craving a fresh delicious sub. I added oil, vinegar, and mayo to my sub. Which made it messy but was definitely worth getting all over my hands and mouth. They have a clean spacious bathroom that I was able to wash my hands in. I went around 10am when they first opened. read more

Blimpie - Spicy Italian with mayo, vinegar, oil, and extra onion on white bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - THE WOODLANDS, Texas

I've been having lunch here for over twenty years always great. They are the best sandwiches around and the prices are not bad.

I absolutely love Blimpie and this location is my favorite. The owner is absolutely the best, remembers my order, greets me with a warm smile, etc. My sandwich is consistently delicious and I'll never go anywhere else to get a sandwich!!! read more

After watching an episode of The Food that Built America I started craving a Blimpie sub since I had not had one in over 20 years! A maps search revealed there was a location close to my job so I decided to visit. The sandwich was delicious and restaurant nice with attentive employees. I went with the Blimpie Best and had it Blimpie way. Such an interesting story of the sub sandwich battle and this was one of the first. So happy to discover this place as I will be a frequent visitor for my lunch break! read more

Blimpie - The Blimpie Best - Sandwiches Near Me - THE WOODLANDS, Texas

I've been patronizing Blimpies in The Woodlands for 25 years! The quality and the service has always been the same at every visit! Occasionally I've used their catering for various entertaining. It's always been a huge success! Today I ordered their Ultimate Club Salad and it was great. I also love several of their subs that can be ordered on a variety of breads. The meats & cheese are cut to order and the variety of veggies are always fresh! Be sure to stop by for lunch or dinner or in between! You won't be disappointed! read more

This is a Subway knockoff or maybe Subway is their more widely known sibling. The setup is the same as is the color scheme. A little variation in the menu and with less add on options. The cold cuts could use an upgrade but this is the kind of shop that might be popular in a college town. Uniform servings, relatively cheap and filling. read more

Blimpie - Club - Sandwiches Near Me - THE WOODLANDS, Texas

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I have always loved Blimpie, and was so excited that there was one nearby when I moved here. I always get the veggie and cheese on the jalapeno cheddar bread. They have all the regular veggies and a sweet pepper mix that I enjoy. My husband, who has been known to complain about my love of sandwiches, quite often suggests we come to Blimpie he likes the sandwiches so much. He gets the cheesesteak, the club, or ham and swiss. The bread is always fresh and delicious, and they have multiple flavors. The owner always seems to be there, and everyone is very efficient. read more

Fast, excellent service and all fresh ingredients. I always order the same sandwich (all veggies) but I'm sure it's all good! Would highly recommend this place to locals and travels alike. This is my go to lunch spot, glad it's so close by. read more

I stopped by this location today 11 minutes prior to them closing. I mentioned to the employee that this was my first time there and asked for a minute to make a decision. He rudely told me "we close at 8pm I already cleaned everything." No reason to mention that to a customer, specifically on the first time visiting. After I chose the bread, the employee placed it down and a fly landed on it. My husband told the employee about the fly and he put the same bread that the fly landed on back inside of the bag. Disgusting!!! I walked out of there. Never going back. Please train your employees to not be rude to customers and toss food that flies land on it. read more

Amazing people, great food, wonderful environment, highly recommend! Every sandwich you can get is worth it and its way better than subway or quiznos read more

One of the best sandwhich shops I have ever been. Small store, but lots of personality. I got the blimp and added black olives. Only bad thing was that the bread was small for the amount of ingredients, but I did order the largest sandwhich they had lol. read more

This place is really good, bread is really fluffy, their meat is nicely prepared and the workers are very good at there job. I really recommend the white bread, even though it's a little basic, I promise this stuff is to die for. Overall I will always come back for a nice sandwich. read more

Hubby and I had delicious sandwiches there today. Tuna on wheat and steak and cheese on flatbread, I think he said it was jalepeno, but whatever it was it had to have been really good because my very picky eater husband devoured it all, then said he should've gotten the large. He never says that! And I seriously want another one for Update: Again, supreme tuna on wheat today! Master sandwich makers at this Blimpie. Go now. read more

I have been a Blimpies customer at this location for 20 years! My family always enjoyed the food! Recently, I needed to cater an event. Blimpies came to mind! I ordered 2 trays of assorted 3" Blimpie sandwiches. it came spectacularly packaged with several toppings on the side to dress the sandwiches. Everyone one loved them! Don't overlook Blimpies catering. it won't disappoint!! read more

Wish there were Blimpie's around town! Much fresher tasting than Subway and, to me, more appetizing than Lennys. This location is on the small side, but the staff is always smiling and happy even when the place is busy during a rush. read more

I have been a lover of this blimpie subs since the first day they arrived. My mom and I would drive here and purchase a Blimpie Best, Jersey style.... The owner of this place has been here for years and he works long hours and makes it his point to make himself available to the customers. He has never failed me. I usually order a Blimpie Best and sometimes get it with double meat.... Yes I can eat it. The best way is to ask for extra vinegar. Thats how a sub should be made. They have recently started a huge bread line and offer some nice artisan breads. This time I had parmesan bread. My sub was so good.... If you havent been here, please go... Its totally worth it. They offer more than subs, but I will never try any of it... Sorry. My mouth MUST have a BLIMPIE BEST. read more

Was craving a sandwich, the reviews brought me here. I've had sandwiches from the other good places around like Lenny's, Schloksktsys, Firehouse, Potbellys. Sammiches are generally sammiches unless the place is just sucking. So I sit in the parking lot for a few, looking at all their sandwiches online trying to get my muse, but so many things look so good. I go in, and they've got a special, large regular subs for 6 bucks, well that's pretty good. Now I'm stuck again. The staff are all super cool, understood my dilemma, they eventually helped guide me to my sandwich home. Warmed up some DOPE jalapeno cheese bread. They SLICED up the meat and cheese to put on this bad boy. IE, didn't pull a pile of pre-arranged stuff out of a fridge. And we finished loading everything up. Homeboy even noticed I got a jalapeno butt while he was dressing it up and took it off. Attention to detail, good stuff. I hate half in the car, and the other half made a tasty dinner even after getting cold and soggy lol. read more

what a difference a little extra attention can make.. I was literally in the process of writing a more negative review because the cashier here over charged me for my food and wouldn't listen when I pointed out the mistake. But in the middle of writing it, a manager saw that I was still upset by it, came and got my receipt, went back and added it back up, and brought me cash to refund the difference and apologized for the error. He turned a bad experience to a good! The food is also good and like any other Blimpie. . The meats freshly sliced, the veggies seem fresh, and the portions larger than other chains. It's still a solid addition to the fast food sub chains. read more

first time and only thing i didn't like about this place is they dont have one in houston but omg this was goooood. i will take the drive to get another sub the guy who help today was amazing he was alone there was a line and he move quick calm and had great customer service u guys should fix it to where us card payers can leave tip read more

I have been hankering for a pastrami sub like i used to get in So Cal but haven't been able to find out here. I went to Blimpie yesterday and asked uf they had pastrami cuz i didn't see it on the menu. Yes, they do, and yes they can make me a hoagie just like i want it, double meat, provolone, pickle and mustard, thats all. Hot. I sat 8n my car and wolfed that puppy down while i waited for my comforter to wash and dry at the nearby laundromat. Certainly will go back. Soon. Service and quality and value are all tops. read more

The service is great and the subs are super tasty. The meat is sliced to order right in front of you and the ingredients are always fresh. If you are a Subway fan, give Blimpies a try and you may switch your allegiance - I know I did. Not only is the the food and service of a higher quality, the dining room is always very clean and comfortable. You can even watch some TV if you like! read more

I concur, always good and fresh sandwiches here. Blows Subway and all of the others out of the water. Friendly staff and good service. read more

Love Blimpies, and this location is great! Clean, friendly service and consistent good quality food. read more

Blimpie - Blimpie Best w/sweet peppers. Love Blimpies, it's been my #1 sub for many years. Nothing can beat it! - Sandwiches Near Me - THE WOODLANDS, Texas

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Great food, great service. I've used them for years for both personal and catering needs. Highly recommended. read more

Best subs in town! Easy ordering online option as well! Bread is fresh. Great sandwich all around!

Have been going to this very shop since 1998, Have has always been my favorite and go-to sandwich shop for sure. Have always ordered the 12" turkey, w/xtra meat, heavy lettuce, mayo and oil/vinegar..... since moving in 2008 to San Marcos,TX, have not had a chance come back here due to time when I am in town. Went last week after a way to long drought of almost 3yrs and the owner still remembered me, and my order & even mentioned that he sees my friends come in whom I showed this little jewel many yrs ago. Best Sub in the Woodlands for sure. read more

Love this place. The cheddar jalapeño bread is scrumptious, and they have these sweet peppers that really add flavor to a sandwich, (try them with banana peppers - yum!). The owner is always very friendly. There are some good sub shops in the area, but this is my favorite. read more

Love their sandwiches - meat is cut fresh when you order and customer service is top notch.

We love this shop because it is NOT attached to a gas station. We now go there at least once a week. The personnel really take their time making our sandwiches, i.e., they take care to put the ingredients on the sandwich without skimping or slopping it on, but they are fast and efficient. They actually CARE about their product and customers. The veggies are always fresh...never brown wilted lettuce! Go here for your next lunch or dinner! read more

I really enjoy Blimpies. I am from Michigan and finally found one here in Texas. Sandwiches are tasty. Tried a spinach extra turkey provolone wrap with ranch. It was one of the better wraps i had from a sandwich shop. Great service and this nice, good looking guy that makes my sandwich on occasion there makes the experience even better. read more

Simple fresh sandwiches with friendly staff. Something that sounds simple but get messed up. Are these off the chain authentic subs? Not exactly. But this outpost is the top of the sub chains here. read more

Love the sandwiches at Blimpie! Their bread is yummy and soft and I like all the seasonings and oil and vinegar. The staff is helpful and friendly. Always a good sandwich and a good experience. read more

Very good subs. The meat is very fresh and there is a big variety of different types of sandwiches. I had the buffalo chicken with each and it was delicious! read more

Been coming here for years. The food, quality, and service is as consistent as it gets. It's my go to spot for a great sandwich.

The most underrated sandwich shop chain. This one is my favorite. Great service and super fresh ingredients. Definitely better than the other highly marketed sandwich chains. read more

This is the best sandwich shop in town. All the vegetables are fresh, meat is sliced to order, bread is soft, staff is friendly, and the restaurant is always clean. read more