Very quaint, locally owned sandwich shop. The food was delicious! The customer service was on point with the owner checking on the status of our food and giving inside tips to the beaches and area. Seems to be well-visited by the locals with community engagement. Would definitely revisit. read more

Quick, reasonable prices, great little take out spot! We had an Italian sub and added the pepper relish. Relish was just enough sweet and a little kick. Also had a chicken salad wrap and turkey, roast beef provolone. All very good read more

Sub Tropics - Jamaican relish is yummy- spicy red peppers! - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Best sub on beach. Now I do love a Sub Pub but it's too far and this is far superior. Also owner is usually there. Support Local!

On a beach trip from Raleigh, my friends and I will never miss a YUMMY trip to SUB TROPICS. And there are many! It is conveniently located at the beach on the main road, Ford Macon Road en route to the Circle and other Atlantic Beach public shorelines. Beachgoers can shop local and stop in for something refreshing and will love colorful Sub Tropics - a sandwich, wrap and smoothie spot that's located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, just off the Atlantic Beach Causeway. I love what one review on google said, "cheerful customization from the chief, Charles." I also added a pic of some dolphins we saw. Be kind to the animals tho and be sure pick up all of your trash while at the beach. Stop in to SUB TROPICS for a treat on your vacay. read more

Sub Tropics - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

This is my favorite place to get subs in the area. The spicy Italian island style is fantastic and so is the mahi fish wrap!

You probably would drove by this place and think nothing much of it. The inside is a bit of a dive, but the sandwiches we ordered were superb! Don't let the appearance deceive you. I got the turkey, ham and roast beef - the bun was fluffy, there was a generous amount of meat, and you can add whatever toppings you want. The Italian was simple and delicious. Give this place a try! A few spots for parking in front of their store. read more

Sub Tropics - a person holding a sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

subs were delicious and Caylas customer service was amazing! Turkey sub with chipotle gouda 11/10, driving up it does look a little run down, but it is worth looking past and trying for a quick lunch :) read more

Sub tropics is the perfect beach hole in the wall! I walked in to the most amazing smell of sandwiches and pizzas toasting. The best part of my experience were the smiling faces of the staff. You can tell that this business is a family affair, run by folks who truly have a passion for what they do. They were also very helpful in answering any questions I had and customizing my order to my liking. My fish wrap was average, but the star of the show was the blackened turkey sub my mom got. The bread and vegetables were so fresh and the turkey had an amazing flavor. I was so full after my wrap, but still ate a few bites of hers! The food is also extremely affordable! Please make sure to stop by Sub Tropics to get some amazing food and support what seems to be a wonderful family! *One other note... it says online that they close at 2, but will sometimes stay open later depending on the crowd* read more

Sub Tropics - Island style fish wrap (with a bit of amazing tortilla already eaten) - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

WOW! speechless. I think may be the best sub shop i've been to. Such nice people and so helpful. And the subs/wraps were sooo good! If you don't know what to get I highly recommend the chicken island style wrap.. melts in your mouth and so much flavor. 10/10 highly recommend well done! read more

Solid hole in the wall sub shop. Subs, chips, pizzas, smoothies & cookies! Basic and hits the spot for the beach. Props for carrying boats head! read more

Forget Jersey Mike's and that god-awful Subway and check out Sub Tropics for your take to the beach lunch or cold dinner needs. Sub Tropics came recommended from a Pine Shore native and it did NOT disappoint. The bread is great and that red pepper relish- man- it's the bomb. I had the turkey and Swiss and when I told the girl I had never been she recommended the chipotle Aoli to go on the sub instead of the usual mayo or mustard and it was killer. Hubby had the spicy Italian and he enjoyed it as well. Boar's heads meats are a game changer and they don't use those at Jersey Mike's. You can also purchase bags of chips, cold drinks and even smoothies. The staff was incredible gracious and kind considering how busy they were, and I'm sure are, day in and out. Be sure to leave something In That tip jar for those hard working friendly folks. They seemed to know almost everyone in line and shouted hellos and names as they went. I would put this on your must stop list for Atlantic Beach..there's a line and a tiny shop with a small staff so prepare to wait a few minutes but any sandwich this good is well worth it. There's some outside seating but I found everyone was taking it to go. Get a large- you won't regret it! In fact if you don't, you will! read more

Sub Tropics - Turkey and Swiss on wheat with chipotle aoli and that killer pepper relish. - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

The subs here are so very good the rolls are always very fresh, the owner and his staff are so nice and always right on top of moving the customers along with great pleasure! Just wish they had longer more consistent hours, they are the only "good" sub place nearby! Keep up the great job! Thanks Doug (Buffalo) read more

Old man working was hateful, wasn't wearing gloves either when handling the food. Out of multiple toppings, and no lids for the drinks

A legit sub shop on the Atlantic Beach strip, Sub Tropics offers a lot to sandwich fans. Boars Head meats, as so many others have mentioned, make a huge difference. I had the turkey; my friend had a chicken club. All the meat was shaved as we ordered. Veggies were abundant (but the lettuce was a little brown). I wish I'd know about the chili aioli, but maybe next time. There are two tables outside, but no more seating, and the trash can is off the parking lot. If you're looking for a great sub, pleasant people, and delicious smoothie (to go), you can't beat Sub Tropics. read more

Sub Tropics - Chicken club - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Love me some Sub Tropics. The old man that runs the place isn't very friendly though. Good quality food though

If we weren't trying to responsibly support local restaurants during a pandemic, this place would get five stars. It's a tiny sub shop with excellent ingredients, fantastic prices, and a great menu. We didn't try the smoothies but the Coastal Club (ham, turkey, roast beef) and the turkey wrap (with veggie cream cheese) really hit the spot. The people working there were very friendly too. You can order your sandwiches "island style" which comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, salt, pepper, spices, vinegar, and aioli. It's a local restaurant which I am always trying to support, especially during these times. While I was there, I heard them take phone orders, which is an option to avoid any lines. But similar to Shelby B's review, I can't give this place more than 3 stars due to hygienic and safety concerns during this pandemic: - It's a TINY shop with little ventilation. Without any employee intervention, there weren't any options for people to physically distance themselves while waiting in line or ordering. - There were zero signs about wearing a mask, which at this time is required in North Carolina. - The employees were not wearing masks OR gloves. I feel like the gloves part should be required, pandemic or not. That said, I was hangry and about to be stuck in a car for a few hours, so we ate the sandwiches and chips. Sub Tropics, I wish I could give you more stars, but the lack of pandemic precautions really soured the experience. read more

Yum! This little hole in the wall sub shop is so delicious! All of their ingredients are so fresh and they use top notch deli meat! There's usually a line out the door. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The prices are also very reasonable. One of my favorite places to get a sub! If you're looking for a refreshing lunch - this is your spot! I will continue to come back every time I'm in town! read more

Sub Tropics - Full turkey sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

So here is an honest review. I was in the area and needed a quick lunch so I researched best sandwiches on the beach. Yelp's reviews lead me to Sub Tropics so I have it a shot. I ordered the roast beef and turkey "island style" which comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, salt, pepper, spices, vinegar mixture, and something they call sunshine aioli. In a nutshell the sandwich was good. I ate all of it and enjoyed it. However, I feel like it is very close to Jersey Mike's. I must mention that the price is much better than Mikes though. I never tasted the aioli which I assume has a sight banana flavor? That's just based on what I read. That would definitely set it apart if I could tell it was there. I would recommend this place for the reasons that the sandwiches are solid. Boars head meats can never go wrong. It's a privately owned and local business which will draw me in every time. The people were nice but they were NOT wearing masks during this covid crap. I felt like that is important. So with that reason and the fact that it is basically Jersey Mike's, I rate 3 stars instead of 4. read more

Charming little spot and friendly staff. Seriously disappointed in the smoothies. They're not fruit smoothies. it's basically flavored sugar water with ice. Honestly not sure why my açaí smoothie tasted like grape cough syrup. Didn't try anything else so can't help you guys there. But seriously morehead needs to step up their smoothie/açaí bowl game. It's 2020 people! Was really counting on the mom and pop to have a fresh made smoothie. Pretty disappointing. read more

Sub Tropics - "Açaí berry smoothie" - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

This place lacks the basic organization and flow that you'd expect from a food service establishment. Dirty. Confusing. Out of date product. Baffled at other reviews..The "subs" here were worse than subway. Maybe an ounce of meat total and two slices of stale provolone on a dense, dry roll. The cashier upheld her minimal customer service standards until after I tipped her and returned to her comfy crappy attitude. Coffee condiments were out of date, pizza was frozen. Lunch meat was advertised as Boars Head and was definitely not. All around "sub" par experience. read more

SubTropics is a really good sub shop on Atlantic Beach. Decor fits the name. The sandwiches are made with your choice of bread, like Subway. Unlike Subway, they use Boars Head meats which IMO is a cut above the rest. With a number of cheeses to choose from and a huge variety of toppings this is a great option for a deli meal. read more

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Okay, if you want a gen-u-ine hoagie like they make in Phila./Jersey, this is the place. Only maybe better. Big, full, quality meats and a killer hot pepper sauce if you want it. All the trimmings. We split a large and could hardly carry it out of the joint. Friendly folks. Noticed they have A Cubano and a Rueben, too, but don't know anything about them. It was a hoagie we were hankering for, and a hoagie we got. A little joint, right next to Four Corners Diner, right by the Atlantic Beach Bridge/Causeway.. Easy to miss...but worth seeking out. It's a take-out place with a couple of picnic tables. We really enjoyed the food and people there. The hefty hoagie, plenty for two and a Black Cherry soda set us back 12 bucks. Good value... read more

Great place to get a sub, wrap, or sandwich while at Atlantic Beach. This is a hole in the wall place that doesn't have indoor seating. They do have a couple of picnic tables outside. They use Boar's Head meat and the subs are good. A good place to eat at the beach. read more

Sub Tropics - Great sub shop that uses Boar's Head meat. - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Food was good and tasted great after a morning in the sun, but they didn't give us very much meat on our sandwiches (I think my kids each got one slice on theirs). One worker was friendly and helpful but the other had an attitude and didn't seem to be in the best mood. We'll likely stop again and just hope we catch a different worker or a better mood, and we may ask for another slice or two of meat on our sandwiches. read more

This place has good wraps. Perfect to bring to the beach. We did have to wait about 30 mins in line which is the only reason it's only 4 stars read more

Stopped in for lunch while exploring on our motorcycles. Line was long, food was good. They offer only cold subs with the option to get your sub toasted. Very tasty options. I had a spicy Italian which was very good. Also on the menu they have wraps and pizza. Pizza wasn't the best I've ever seen. But they do specialize in subs so that's to be expected. They offer can sodas and bottle water as well as coffee and tea. You can pay with cash or a card. Outdoor seating is the only option. Limited parking as well. I'm giving four starts because when I think of and want a sub I want it to be hot. That's not an option at Subtropics. Outdoor bathrooms were disgusting. I've seen porta johns that we're cleaner. If I had the choice I would prefer to relieve myself behind a bush. read more

Been eating here for years because it's convenient. Never had a bad experience until today when the girl at the cash register with braces accused me of having a disability. I don't have a disability and I am not easily offended but this was beyond rude and something a normal person would never say to anyone unless they were intentionally trying to be an ass. Hopefully, the owner reads this and gives ole brace face the boot because if she talks to every customer that way then she's in for a rude awakening in life and he's going to lose more customers. read more

Decent sub for a decent price! Service was quick and staff was friendly. Nice decor by local artists on the wall for sale. Editing to say I went to the Beaufort location! read more

Custom made subs using quality ingredients. Rotating specials are the icing on the cake. The owner takes each order, slices the meat and cheese, & is not stingy with the amounts. Great price for a great product. Probably why it is very busy, especially in season. Plan to wait for a bit to order but it is definitely worth it! read more

I was excited to try this place out as it seemed good based on the reviews. I went with my boyfriend and we walked up to the cashier to order. My boyfriend ordered first and when she asked what I wanted I said were ordering separately. She still insisted on taking my order. She had a giant attitude with me and was overly friendly with my boyfriend. When I told her I wanted an ice coffee she said, "why didn't you tell me when I had the ice out?" At that point I walked out and she said to my boyfriend "I'm sorry I pissed her off" as if she purposely did it. I told the owner who was apologetic but unless they want to stay in business that blonde girl needs to go. She has problems. read more

Great little shop for a quick lunch. And the smoothies and AWESOME! Great find today next time I'm in the area I know where I'll be going for lunch read more

Stick to the subs here & you can't go wrong. The smoothies are not fresh fruit smoothies, they're out of a carton and more of a slushie. Tandori pizza was interesting, undercooked and not very good. The sub meat is sliced fresh and lots of great options. read more

Sub Tropics is located on Fort Macon Road just a few doors away from the 4 Corners Diner toward the Fort on the same side of the road. On the menu are subs, wraps, hotdogs and smoothies. The only seating at the restaurant is outside. Parking is limited too. On my first visit I had the Cuban sandwich. It was not the best I have had, but I would order it again. The owners are very friendly. They use Boar's Head meats and cheeses which is a plus. Food C Staff A Decor B Location B (great location within walking distance to the beach, limited parking) Health Inspection Grade n/a read more

I was always taught that if a place is packed with locals, it is the place to go! This was definitely the case when we visited Sub Tropics last Saturday. Sub Tropics is a tiny sub shop and when we went it was packed with a line out the door. All of their meat sliced to order and the girls that were working, were working their butts off to get through the long line. We did have a long wait, but it was understandable with the amount of people there. I would recommend going and taking it to go. There is no seating inside and there are only a few tables outside, however during summertime I believe this seating would be uncomfortable. Parking is very limited, so if you are within walking distance that would be your best bet. We got a chicken club wrap and a 6 in italian sub. Both of them were solid sandwiches. We will go back next time we are in town! If you are looking for a good lunch to compliment your beach day, give this place a try! read more

Sub Tropics - 6 inch Italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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We stopped on our way out of town for some quick sandwiches. It's a really small building with only 3 parking spots in front, but a larger lot to the side. I had the Spicy Italian (it wasn't very spicy, but was tasty), my husband had... a ham and something? It was good! The kids split a turkey winch they enjoyed very much. The bread was pretty fresh, but the best part was the fresh sliced deli meats and cheeses! I'm a big fan of shops that do this. Order to the right, topping station in the center, smoothies, chips and payment to the left. Speaking of smoothies, I think I had the best peach smoothie I've ever had there. I think it was just a mix, but man, it was good. Husband had an ABP (we laughed when they called it that) listed as Accai, blueberry, pomegranate. It was good, just not my thing. There's no seating inside (and really no room for more than 6 customers at a time) but there are two picnic tables outside. We were planning to eat there, and were kind of surprised that there was no seating. Luckily one of the tables was free, and there was a bit of a breeze. On the other hand, immediately beside the table was a very very full trashcan that was attracting flies. Another downside was the dirty bathrooms around the corner. My 5 year old thought they were really cool. I didn't share his enthusiasm. The ladies room door was kind of hard to close and latch. They WERE very beach-y, and sort of mid-eighties state park-y, if you're into that sort of thing. I decided that I would just wash my hands and wait for a rest stop. These things wouldn't be an issue if you were ordering to go, which is what I think most people do. Everyone was very friendly and happy top help, and the place seemed to be frequented by locals in the half an hour or so that we were eating - I think that's a good sign. I guess the bottom line is that the subs were tasty, smoothies were great, and we would go again. read more

Subs are amazing -all fresh and cold! You should get a sub protector! A plastic sleeve - Great for the cooler! Service was s super friendly ! Fair prices for Boars head meat! read more

We went during spring break at lunch time. Staff was super nice. My son got a meatball sub on white(half). He ate it all and said it was good. My wife got spicy Italian on white and said hers was very good. I ordered the turkey and Swiss on a spinach wrap and it was tasty but could've used a little more turkey for the size of the wrap. I would go again. read more

We visited Sub Tropics for lunch a few days after Atlantic Beach lost power due to Hurricane Dorian. Not all foods were available because the shop's truck deliveries haven't all arrived to replenish all items. We appreciated that they were open to offer the foods they did have. The items we ordered were fresh and delicious! The owner and staff came outside to make sure our meal was good, and they were so kind and courteous to us and our energetic toddler. We will spread the word and definitely visit this lunch spot again! read more

Literally the best subs on the planet, probably the galaxy, maybe the universe, who knows.

Simple and good sandwiches. My group got the roast beef, coastal sub, ham&genoa sub and I got the cubano. We also tried a wild berry blast smoothie. ALL of it was delish, there was no skimpin on the meats, bread was fresh and tasty, so were the fixins. Only seating was outside, which was perfect when we went bc it was only 83 with very little humidity. If it was hotter, more humid or cold, it would've been uncomfortable to eat there and we would have just got it to go. This is a perfect meal at the beach, after the beach, and after the aquarium. Owner was friendly and talked about an upcoming food truck- say wha! Looking forward to that food truck :). read more