Firehouse Sub was founded by two brothers, both firemen. The first location was in 1994 in Florida. They also have a charitable foundation, inspired by the wrath of Hurricane Katrina. There are 80+ locations across Canada, with this location being the latest to open.
Their meat are steam infused with flavour. They use an air-tight steamer. The steam releases the flavour and reinfuses it back into the meat.
We ordered the following:
1. Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub (medium $12.49). Pickle on the side.
2. Brisket Hat Trick Sub (medium $14.49). Pickle on the side.
3. Combo ($3.98) with pop and cookie. Upgraded to Apple Juice (+$0.50).
I really liked the Brisket Hat Trick. So very flavourful!
There are many sauce you can use, with numbers 1 to 8; the higher the number, the spicier. I tried the Bee Sting (Honey and Habanero Pepper Sauce) and Fat Cat Peach Maple Bourbon Hot Sauce and Glaze. I loved the latter so much that I bet I added 1000 calories to my meal!
You can get a pop (medium.$3.09). They give you a cup and you use a self-serve freestyle pop machine that has 200-300 flavours.
There is a loyalty program. With $30 of purchase, you qualify for the first reward level. My order was over $30. Unfortunately you have to be a member and scan your code before paying. They never told me so I missed out.
The customer service is good. There are only 5 small tables for indoor seating. They will bring you order to your table.
There is also an outdoor patio.
You can donate money (directly or via rounding up) to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada charity, found in 2015. If you donate $3.00, you get an empty, recycled pickle bucket.
The foundation will give a grant to fire or police dept, twice a year. They donate lifesaving equipment, prevention education tools, scholarships and continued education fir public safety officers, and natural disaster support.
This location soft-opened in Mar 2025.
There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are one gender-neutral washroom which is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There is one high chair for little children.
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