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    OJ's Submarines

    4.5 (240 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    OJ'S SUBMARINES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Turkey sandwich - where are the freakin tomatoes at?
    Christopher T.

    Decided to finally give this place a try. I called to make a phone order , I Waited on hold for 4 minutes - Maybe I should have taken my first instinct and hung up after about a minute or two and went somewhere else. I ordered two sandwiches. Tomatoes were missing on both. Based on the hang time on the phone and missing basic ingredients - I'd probably recommend eating at another sandwich spot - Like Jersey mikes or even subway. I hate saying that, but they are at least consistent. Will I be back? Probably not. Decent place but for suuuuuure not on my highly recommended list. There are better out there. 3 stars here all day long folks.

    18 Avocado and Turkey Sub

    Let me start by saying that I had tried coming a few times due to my schedule I would always be too late. Today I risked running out of gas to make it lol. My first impression was the service, the owner was present and she was super kind and engaging in conversation and I loved that! Second, my sandwich met my expectations!!! NOT DRY, bunch of crunchy bits, nice pickles and peppers in my sandwich. I loved every bit and will be back later with my husband! Thank you for making your shop so welcoming and being so helpful. The owner was super apologetic about her hours and me not making it in the past (which she shouldn't be) and she mentioned I can call ahead when that happens and she can wait for me which was very nice to hear! Please give this place a try you won't be disappointed!!!!

    Bianka P.

    We got 2 sandwhiches. Both seemed to taste the same. Nothing great very basic and nothing to remember. Inside is a bit dated. Old school seating. Service was okay. Not super nice or helpful. Wouldn't go back but seen a few other places around to try.

    Italian sub
    Geri H.

    Delicious!!! I went in here on my lunch looking for an authentic, good Italian sandwich and got exactly that! The food is FRESH and delicious, the service is great, (not sure if it's family owned but it sure feels that way) and it's CLEAN! This was my test drive to see if I would come back again for office lunches and it absolutely passes, I bought my staff some subs and they all loved it. the meats and bread taste so fresh, I can eat a foot long and not feel stuffed, the bread is so light and tastes like it was just made. Will continue to be a regular here!

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    Antonette B.

    Food is okay. I was assuming a better sandwich than Subway. Service is good. We just have to wait for a lil bit. The worker was by herself. Ambiance is okay. For $29 + cents. I rather go to Sunday. Thank you for the experienced. Pic's provided below.

    Turkey Breast Sub
    Jessica S.

    Went here for the first time, and was very pleased with the sandwich I ordered , the bacon was extra crispy ! It was delicious, the worker was also very nice and helpful

    Macaroni Salad
    John C.

    Finally tried this place in Lakewood. Patty who made my sandwiches has been there 22+ years, she worked for previous owner. Prev owner retired and sold to her just before pandemic. Very warm friendly and welcoming. This place has been there 40 years or more, glad to see the legacy continue. Sandwiches were not cheap: $45 for 2 foot longs, 2 large fountain sodas and 1 large 4oz macaroni salad to share. Expensive for what it is but high quality. Macaroni salad: excellent, elbows with slightly sweet mayo dressing,with yellow mustard and sweet relish forward, and minced red bell pepper. Very fresh and tasty, I could eat my own tub of this. 5/5 The Works sub: chock full of goodness: tons of layers of meat, shredded lettuce, onion and pepperoncini. A very hefty sandwich. 5/5 Meatball: got it topped with onions and pepperoncinis. Tomato sauce was pretty sweet; we inhaled that sandwich. Not as hefty as The Works but a nice warm sandwich. 4/5 Sandwich rolls are excellent, tender crumb with a little chew. It's not a big place but they certainly have some tables to grab lunch if you want to eat in. Very good for sandwiches. Will be back again.

    The Italian sandwich (large)
    David M.

    Had to go to Long Beach for work and was in the mood for a good sandwich. Thanks to Yelp, I found OJs Subs. Another great small business with quality food. As I've said before, I judge sandwich shops by their Italian sandwich and OJs did not disappoint. Initially, I thought the bread was a bit on the soft side but it was good and the thinly sliced lettuce and onions are the way to go as they add so much texture to the sandwich. I opted for light dressing in case it made the bread soggy or overpowers the taste. I got the large (12") and it's quite a bit of food. Can probably share with someone but it's easy to keep eating when the food tastes good. Will come back here if I am back in Long Beach. Plus, the owner is very nice and I had a chance to chat with her to compliment her on the food but I also had to ask about the business name... Rest assured, this place is not named after OJ Simpson . The original owner (40 years ago) named it after one of his grand kids initials. The shopping center has been recently renovated so stop by if you're in the mood for a darn good sandwich!

    Hours
    Heather W.

    The hours posted say Thursday 9-6. I drive all the over here excited to try what looks like a tasty sub. I arrive at 5:24 pm and the place is already closed. It's not even 6 pm yet. I strongly believe in supporting small businesses and do as much as possible. It's really frustrating to show up to a place that is supposed to be open and they are closed with no explanation. I would have been a new customer today but I don't think I will be coming back if this is how they conduct their business.

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    I like this sandwich shop! Always clean and friendly. My go-to is the large Italian cold-cut! It never disappoints!

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    This is one of the best places to have a nice sandwich and take to a picnic. Which I would recommend to order ahead. Service is excellent.

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    Fresh sandwiches very light and fulfilling.the 3 meat !with cheese and turkey melt with bacon are good

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    11 months ago

    Used to work across the street from here and we'd get catering from them often. We all love their sandwiches.

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    Ask the Community - OJ's Submarines

    How the quality of the sub and the price compare to subway becuz we only grab subway but subway is kind a pricy nowadays?

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