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    Dave's Cosmic Subs

    4.2 (82 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Claire D.

    Tried The Grateful Dave (turkey with alfalfa sprouts and avocado) and The Original Dave (Italian sub). Worth the stop! Their Dave's sauce is interesting - very vinegar forward but it works. I really liked it! Employee was super hospitable and made sure we were satisfied with our order. I would recommend trying it out if you haven't.

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    Eric O.

    Lunch time. I got a Tuna Salad. Very good. Wife got a turkey sub, she says great . Daughter got a chicken bacon sub, she also says great. Pepsi , no Coke ....bummer.

    Kalah Rae F.

    Tried the buffalo chicken, Italian and the pasta salad for delivery. I'll be honest, the sammies were ok but not my favorite sub sandwiches that I've had. I have been waiting for a bit to try this spot and when I finally did I wasn't blown away. They were tasty but nothing incredibly special. There wasn't anything specific that I can point to as far as the order being subpar, it just really wasn't anything to write home about for me. I wouldn't discourage anyone from ordering from here, but I'm not sure that I'll do so again.

    #1 Original
    Jeremy Q.

    Worth braving the craziness of campus for a sub! This was my first visit so I went with the popular #1 Original, served hot (their version of an Italian). It was delicious! Great sauce, flavors, and bread--I will be back!

    Jenny Z.

    Dave's cosmos subs started in Chagrin Falls, a suburb of Cleveland. Now it's a franchise and has locations all over Ohio but also some unexpected states like CA and VT. The Columbus location is on High St, right on Ohio State's campus. I can see why they expanded so quickly... the subs are delicious with sooo many protein options, and also offers flexibility if you have dietary restrictions like subbing in gluten free bread and lettuce wraps. I can't choose between these two subs -- the peace steak and the sloppy daves. Did splitsys with the husband and loved both. My biggest regret is not buying a bottle of cosmic sauce but will next time!!

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    Adam G.

    This is your prototypical college deli shop. There is tons of cool, throwback decor on the walls and they definitely have some hippie vibes -- from the logo to the colors. The menu style reminds me of an old walk up shop. I tried #4, titled "Dave's Far Out Chicken" which is a toasted sandwich of chicken, cheese, onions, hot peppers, hot sauce and Dave's cosmic sauce. The cosmic sauce is an Italian based dressing. The sandwich was good, but nothing super special. The bread was over toasted and way too crunchy that it took away from the sandwich. Overall, cool spot, but the sandwich was a bit of a disappointment.

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    Nancy R.

    Location: N High Street, Columbus Ohio Website: https://www.davescosmicsubs.com/ Menu: see website Hours: see website Parking: street parking, paid and paid parking lots within 1-2 blocks Service: excellent Thrilled to try this (new to me) location of the best sub shop in Ohio. Dave's Cosmic Subs succeeds with this storefront in the heart of OSU campus, creating the most amazing sandwiches anywhere. The only shift here is all sandwiches are available in one size. Don't fret - the sandwich is an 8" sandwich, very substantial and a great meal whether you are vegetarian, eat only chicken, want a hot sub, or the best cold sandwich you may ever have. I trialed my favorite sandwich - the #1, 'the original': Pepperoni, Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sliced Banana Peppers, Onions, Fresh Garlic, Herbs, Provolone Cheese, smothered with Dave's Cosmic Sauce. Outstanding. I will admit I prefer it cold. Your call. You are welcome. The best sandwich you can buy for under $10. This beauty is $7.99. Magical. Can't make it there? Delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats available.

    #3 on the menu! Great version of a basic sub.  Even better hot.
    Abbie S.

    Subs are very good! So good I couldn't help but eat it right away. The cosmic sauce is delicious, even though they forgot an extra side. Service was great and friendly.

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    Jaclyn C.

    Tried the original Italian sub and fries. The sub was good but it was a little too vinegary for my liking. I actually enjoyed it much more the next morning heated up. Their fries are fresh cut and they give you a healthy serving. I would come back but probably try different items in the future

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    Good sammy's , cool seating, pretty cosmic , lady was friendly. service was good. food was good. good place. definitely felt cosmic

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    Always a delicious meal with incredibly generous portion sizes. A great local business!

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    The food was good, the service was fast , and the environment was good too overall 10/10 I do recommend .

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    4.6(359 reviews)
    2.1 miArena District
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    These guys make, hands down, the best sandwich in the city. When my wife and I moved to Columbus,…read morethere didn't seem to be a stand out place. Wario's changed that. The service is top notch. After finding out how much the owner takes care of his staff, it makes sense. There's a real pride back in their kitchen. It's the best. Yes it's expensive. It's worth it. Go get the Steak - Wario's Way. It'll change your life. Get the House Spuds. Sample it all. You won't go wrong.

    This pains me to write this but the food is slipping badly, today I had the Philly Wario's way and…read moreI got bland tasteless meat and cheese whiz. There was maybe 5 onions pieces the size of nickels that came pouring out of a sub that acts more of a squishy squirt gun than a sub, lately the bread is stiff and falls apart on the first bite. This sub was garbage Previously I got my favorite, the chicken caesar. The crispy chicken cutlets were so well done that they were hard to bite through and that just ripped apart the now stiff old rolls, and of course now everything is pouring out. The bread is not the same quality a year ago, in fact I saw a delivery of bread and I thought I saw everything was made in house. I'm kind of at the 1,2, strikes you're out because let's face it these aren't cheap subs and feeling ripped off while covered in your subs droppings is the worst feeling, I'm not to eager for a possible 3rd disappointment. The staff is always extremely friendly but it's an expensive sub shop, I want more than kindness.

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    Katzinger's Delicatessen - Amazing deli options... $18 for a sandwich is not precisely a bargain but I hope flavor makes it worth ...

    Katzinger's Delicatessen

    3.7(688 reviews)
    3.2 miGerman Village
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    The best sandwiches in Columbus! We come to Katzinger's at least once a month, and it never…read moredisappoints. We have a few go to's (#41 and #16), but we like to try a new one each time we go. Every single one has been great! Tonight we got #57 Franklin's Kibbetz, which has homemade mozzarella and pesto and added turkey (bottom right). We also got #5 Mimi's Melody, which has their homemade tuna salad on grilled rye (bottom left). Next we got our favorite, #41 Phil Katzinger's Club, which has their homemade chicken salad, bacon, and Honeycup mustard (top left). Finally we got #3 Ari's Open Door, which had pastrami, salami, and cream cheese (top right). The service is also amazing - the workers are kind and even gave us free bagels tonight as they were closing! Must try.

    It is St Patrick's Day so I looked for a deli with corned beef sandwiches nearby and found Katz's…read more Having lived in NYC I had high expectations for a deli with Katz in the name. Additionally, having had a Goodman's Deli mile high corned beef sandwich when I lived in Cleveland, I had even higher expectations. Their most popular sandwich is the Reuben so I went with that. Katzingers did not meet them. When I arrived to pick up my sandwich I was shocked the line wasn't out the door to place orders before they closed and the dining room had maybe 6 people in it. There were about 6 to go bags on the shelf along with mine. When I mentioned to the cashier that I was surprised it wasn't busier, she said it'll be busier tomorrow. I said the day after St Pat's? No answer. Another not good sign in my mind. When I got home, the wrapped sandwich was bigger than my hand but not very tall. The paper had areas of grease which is a good sign for this sandwich. The corned beef itself was tender but there wasn't as much of it, maybe an inch high and 1/3 of the bread had no corned beef. I also could not taste the thousand island dressing. The rye bread was toasted but pretty soggy. The crust was mostly crunchy. The bread slices were paired upside down putting a narrower side a larger side against each other. There is not enough sauerkraut and it is not very sour. I was given the choice of a dill or garlic pickle but I cannot tell you how it was because they didn't put it in the bag. I expected this sandwich to have so much meat in it, I could eat for multiple days for $18. Again, disappointed. Maybe I should've gotten the deli sized version but paying that much for a sandwich... The inside of the deli is fun and it's obvious it's been around a long time and has been well loved. I wanted to like Katzinger's but since the price and the quality don't match, I cannot.

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    4.8(15 reviews)
    3.9 miClintonville

    Fat Arnie's is the place to be on Saturdays! The fried pork belly chicharrones are dangerously good…read morecrispy, rich, and packed with flavor. I swear I went into a full food daze while inhaling every single bite. But don't wait... these sell out fast and once they're gone, they're gone. Tucked in the back of Rafters Beer Pub is a hidden gem of a kitchen just waiting for your order. Trust me, this is one you don't want to miss.

    Mr found out about this spot earlier this week, so we made time on a Sunday afternoon to pick up…read moresome sammies to go! Couple things worth noting: it's tucked inside a neighborhood bar on Indianola. Parking can be tricky but there's more around back and just down a bit closer to Savor. Inside the bar, just head to the back inside window to order. They have a menu with some notes and updates, also. Seems chicken sandwiches will be back soon which might be the thing I try next. Also, on Saturdays, you can order a pound of chicharron for $20. A bit about costs: I think it's a bit expensive. A single empanada is $5. There are price breaks for larger quantities ordered. Italian sub and double patty burgers are each $13. The Appolonia Italian is a decent size, but the buger, even with double patty, felt small. The service is super friendly! The quality of their offerings is much higher than average. Everything tasted really good, no notes. The spicy Italian is a bit spicier than I prefer with their version of a giardiniera on it, but Mr loved it. All in all, a generous 4. I'd get it again and recommend it with my notes so you know what to expect. (Sorry I forgot a pic of the burger)

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    Frenchi’s Deli

    Frenchi’s Deli

    4.7(59 reviews)
    1.2 miUniversity District

    French-owned. Family hospitality. Next-level sandwiches…read more This small deli is the definition of heart + flavor -- you can feel the love in every bite and every hello. You have to come try one of these sandwiches for yourself!

    We walked to the brand-new Short North location first, but it was inexplicably closed despite…read moreposted hours. That was frustrating. We really wanted Frenchi's, so we drove up to this OG location. No line which is great! A nice woman was working the counter. We got our sammies and brought them home. They were as solid as always, but there's some things I have to note: Frenchi himself always made our sandwiches to perfection. Toasted, hot, perfectly made. The two times we had another employee make them, they are just different. Same ingredients, but different ratios maybe? Today my husbands Eiffel came super toasty and meats/cheese heated up in a microwave (or toaster oven maybe?) My Buckeye always used to come warm, but only if Frenchi made it. Twice now, I got barely toasted and my meat wasn't warmed at all. Also, man I loveeee the house made chipotle mayo but today was just way too much sauce. Yes, I should have spoken up about what I specifically wanted, but part of my reviews need to include things like consistency. Today was fine, but not the 5 star I've come to expect. One star off for the other location being closed and not posted anywhere. One star off for inconsistent sandwiches.

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    Catering By Scott - The Schmoozer

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    4.9(736 reviews)
    4.9 miEastmoor
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    Scotty's Cafe came recommended by my wife's OSU colleague Isaac and it did not disappoint on two…read morefamily visits. First time my wife and daughter stopped before our daughter headed overseas for two years in the Peace Corps. Scotty''s is super close and convenient to the airport. Scotty learned of the imminent departure and came with cookies and treats for the long flight! And now this morning it was another airport drop off. It was my turn, dining alone but nothing about a table for one at Scotty's is lonely. The staff are immediately welcoming and every customer is every employee's charge. Four different people helped me or just checked in. The Gina breakfast combos have lots to offer for breakfast. But I was thrilled this 9:30 am to be assured the whole menu was available. I was looking for something less common and was excited to see potato latkes with sour cream and apple sauce as an option. That would have been great but then the waitress (Salome maybe) said, "Do you like corned beef?" The Schmoozer is 3 enormous latkes with thinly shaved and lightly grilled corn beef on top with an over easy egg atop that. Seriously, I can declare victory for finding something I'd never had before. Never would have found it without the nudge. Had to cut myself off with all the coffee offers. Just a great vibe. You rarely see a 4.9 rating and even more rarely that high based on so many reviews. But I understand why - like in so many things in life, it is about the people. And the joy they bring to every conversation. And I will just add, in this age when some would divide us, this dining room is filled with all manner of folks, reveling together over food in fellowship.

    As someone who considers herself a pancake connoisseur, theirs were genuinely the best ones I've…read moreever had. They have such a wonderful vanilla flavor, I could eat them plain. Their baked goods are also a must-get, especially the lemon cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies! The workers were so kind and attentive and made our first experience there absolutely amazing.

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