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Submarina California Subs

4.1 (178 reviews)
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Closed • 10:00 am - 8:05 pm

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SUBMARINA CALIFORNIA SUBS ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Oven roasted Chicken Avocado on a French roll
Marie T.

I wish Submarina California Subs had more locations around San Diego. All the ingredients are so fresh here. They slice the meat and cheese when you order it. Veggies are always fresh, never soggy. The bread is soft. Workers are nice. And the lobby area is always kept clean. This location is a little out of the way for me, but it's always worth the drive when we're craving it.

Missy F.

Absolutely delicious! I wish there was a Submarina closer to me. I happened to be in the area and my daughter asked me to stop here on the way home. Submarina was a fan favorite back in the day. She ordered her usual Turkey and bacon, and my go will always be an Italian. Although the prices have gone up, quality of meat is same and I was full off of a 9'inch. Customer service was great and they were even open before the posted 10:00am.

Cali on sourdough
Hannah N.

Years ago I discovered Submarina. Now I know it is a chain sandwich shop but I literally crave a sandwich from here all the time and it has now become a tradition to get one for lunch on my birthday. It never disappoints! I typically get the ATC on sourdough but I switched it up and got the Cali on sourdough most recently which is essentially the same thing but it adds bacon to it. The quality and freshness of this sandwich is what I love the most. We typically order for take out but sometimes if we feel like it we will sit inside and enjoy. I will say that the staff at this specific location are super kind and helpful which makes the experience even better. Can't wait to enjoy another one soon!

A Sub Purchased
Vernon S.

This NEGATIVE review is based on an Employee named TRE whom normally is the cashier. What occurred eas while paying for my Sub,and depositing a 5 dollar Tip in the Jar,I happened to noticed TRE literally THROW the Bacon Stripsat least 2-3 feet from the grill to the counter where my sandwiches was. I told him I didn't appreciate seeing him toss my food ,rather than walk it to the sandwich I feel like Midisela wanted to defuse the ordeal so she gave me Matt's number and said he won't be in until Monday... I really would like the READER'S to see what goes on possibly behind the scenes, because to do it in front of a customer is UNTHINKABLE. I HOPE MATT DOCKS' TRES' WAGES OR WORSE..OR I WILL TAKE MY BUSINESS ELESWHERE...V.L.SWAIN, 8/17/2024

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Bob S.

I love this place very much because the sandwiches here are the most delicious in town, the service was amazing, and the ambiance was really nice.

Peppered turkey, bacon avocado.
Julie G.

Service was super fast , it was so fast I forgot to ask for my sandwich to be toasted . Now I've noticed that from time to time staff will ask customers if they want there sandwich toasted , personally I've never been asked . I would like it if that was a standard question when you order a sandwich. I mean Subway always ask . Overall service was good and my sandwich was good.

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The food is good and fresh. The cashier was great and helpful. The ambiance is normal for a sub spot.

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