Hot Pastrami: tender brisket that was falling from the side of the sandwich , half of the fillings was meat so they do not skimp out. It was also not salty. there are 3 sizes for the sandwiches: Mini, Center, Super. There are 2 lines: 1 for ordering on the left of the store and 1 for pickup on the right Chips and drinks are available with limited selection. Order came out within 5-10 minutes. Sports memorabilia hung on the wall from the championship eras give its character. Parking can be tricky in the area as it is high traffic. read more

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I've always heard good things about Submarine Center. Finally, got a chance to try it out tonight. When I saw the super on the menu. I thought it was be a huge size. For $17.xx, definitely not worth the price. They only have French bread. Take out only. No seating available. read more

Submarine Center - Half of a super Italiano - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's been years since we've eaten a submarine center sandwich! But it was memorable enough to try them again on a rainy, Friday afternoon. It was quiet and only a few others waiting for their sandwich, so we were first in line. Just too bad they no longer have tables and chairs. So we had to take them to go. ***OUR PICKS*** THE ATOMIC ~ hot pastrami, turkey, cheese, corned beef, jalapeños, mustard, mayo, onions. Lettuce, tomatoes, & special sauce. My guy tried this and actually liked the hot pastrami by itself instead. I think I tasted the turkey more than the hot pastrami or corned beef. I liked my sandwich better too. But if you're a turkey fan, then maybe this sandwich is for you! 4/5 HOT PASTRAMI ~ I had this and enjoyed it! I think the special sauce (possibly Italian salad dressing) makes the sandwich taste better. The tartness lessens the saltiness from the meat and makes it pleasant to eat! 4/5 There's no choice but one type of bread, French bread. Now, they toast this bread perfectly that it's crispy on the outside, yet chewy on the inside! That made their sandwiches memorable for us and it's still the same after all these years! I would like a place to eat the sandwich though. Obviously, a freshly made sandwich tastes better than one that's been sitting for 15 minutes, especially toasted and sauced up! We found a near by bench and ate it a few minutes after it was made. Here's to hoping one day they'll have seats again. read more

Submarine Center - S10. The Atomic (Super) everything on it! - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered the large pastrami sandwich and the Italian to go! Delicious like I remembered it. Decent amount of meat vs veggies vs sauce. Bread was perfectly toasted. A bit pricey but hey everything is expensive these days. Picked up the sandwich on a Wednesday around 11:30 am, no line, quick pay and go. read more

Submarine Center - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sandwiches are always a hit never a miss here. I usually get the super roast beef sub or the atomic with jalapeños, pastrami, turkey, corned beef, cheese. Pastrami is my family's fav. The bread is a toasted roll light and crispy and served with Italian dressing. I would never get anything smaller than a super! This place is family owned and they are always friendly fast and consistent. They don't need my endorsement. They are legendary. The shop is small but mighty. They used to have a really good split pea soup. I know not everyone's jam it was mine. Sad they don't serve it anymore. I've been coming here since I was in high school!! Do yourself a favor and order a sandwich from Sub Center. I'm telling you as a friend. You will be taking a bite into your future. Outlook is good!!! read more

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I was craving a pastrami and found this place was within biking distance so I went out and ordered ahead on doordash for pick up. It was ready by the time I got there. The pastrami sandwich was good and juicy though it's not a traditional pastrami I had in mind, I'd still come back for this. But is a sandwich really $17 these days? read more

Submarine Center - S6. Hot Pastrami Sub - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic sandwiches. Pretty fast service for how busy they are. Large portions, okay pricing - $20 for a large sub. Their meatball subs are really good read more

this is by far one of the best sandwich spots in the bay. when we received our order, it was rlly warm which i love. freshly made out of the oven! the bread was pretty soft today but I would mention last time we came, our bread was very hard. but it's okay because today changed my whole perspective about the sandwiches. all the ingredients were really yummy. service was great! it's a nice little to-go spot that's rlly convenient and tasty! read more

Submarine Center - turkey sandwich - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bookmarked this spot since forever, and finally got to take it off the list. A gem for takeout sandwiches! The menu's huge, with three sandwich sizes to choose from, and the subs are generously filled. I got the veggie with avocado, cheese, and cucumber--fresh, flavorful, and made even better with their tasty secret sauce. My husband had the meatball and loved it. The bread is soft and fresh, which really pulls it all together. read more

Submarine Center - veggie - avocado, cheese, cucumber (mini) - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow, where have you been all my life? I've heard so many great things about this place but never tried. Now I regret all the wasted years and money on other over hyped places. Hubby ordered the hot pastrami- super and I got the avocado, Turkey and Swiss mini and it was perfection! Normally other spots give you so little meat and too much bread. Not this place. It's in reverse and yay! We ordered through Door Dash pickup so fast service. Clean area. Not too many spots to eat in so I recommend ordering takeout and find a nice sunny spot to inhale the sandwich with chips preferably and a side of potato salad. Then wash it down with an ice cold Diet Coke! Potato salad was good too. Perfect amount of dill. My new/old fav sandwich spot! read more

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Best sub of my life! Only regret I have is not going here sooner. The subs here are perfectly toasted and 10/10 ratio of ingredients. Do your stomach a favor a get lunch here today :) read more

Submarine Center - Turkey, provolone and Avocado - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great service and sandwiches the workers are nice with great chips and drinks. Five stars al round

Best sandwich shop in the city hands down. Crispy fluffly bread. Fresh veggies. Vinaigrette smack. Great service. Great value. Consistent. Get the pastrami avocado cant go wrong read more

I order the meatball sub like 2x a month. It was my most ordered item of all of 2025. This is the place I take all my friends when they come to visit San Francisco. Highly recommend their Mac salad as well. read more

I ordered the Cheese Steak, which came out to about $20. A little overpriced in my opinion, but overall it was a decent sandwich -- everything was layered well and the flavors were nicely balanced. The staff was nice and the sandwich came out within a timely manner, which I appreciated. There's no indoor or outdoor seating, so it's more of a grab-and-go spot. I've also heard the hot pastrami is the real standout here, so maybe I just ordered the wrong sub. read more

Submarine Center - Inside (instagram: wooneats) - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Hungry on way home from SFO, I did a YELP search for a deli and was directed here. Glad we were. Ordered 2 turkey subs with everything. They were delicious. It was fun watching their assembly line make the sandwiches - and boy did they look good, especially the barbecue beef sub. All had generous portions with very fresh extras (lettuce, tomato, onion). We'll stop in again. read more

Love this place! I always used to get the pastrami because it was so good! But then someone put me on to the Atomic which has another type of meat and also jalapeños and I've never looked back! Time it right, call it in, it can get really busy especially around lunch time. read more

Classic sandwiches that hit the spot. My boyfriend and I wanted to pick up sandwiches for lunch on a Sunday and were not disappointed with our choice. It was quite busy, with separate lines for both online order pickups and in-store ordering. Even with the crowd, we still got our sandwiches pretty quickly. We ordered the center-size corned beef with everything and the center-size hot pastrami with everything, adding cheddar cheese to both. They don't offer Jack cheese which is my boyfriend's preference, but I was fine without it. We both personally preferred the corned beef, but the hot pastrami was also delicious. The portion size was great--perfect for one person to enjoy a whole sandwich and feel satisfied. There's no seating available, so we had to find another spot to eat, but we'll definitely be returning for more sandwiches from here. read more

I was a Marina Submarine lifer and miss it so much (the outpouring of grief when he announced retirement was remarkable). This place is the closest to it in SF because they use the same dressing and they toast the sandwiches the same. I've always found this place to be a bit inferior (and much less friendly service) -- BUT the first bite of the turkey sandwich brought Marina Subs back, and so much delight! So grateful this place is still around. Wish they didn't take out all the seating - even a couple high tops or a shelf would do so you can eat your sandwich there. read more

Subcenter has the best sandwiches in SF. I've been coming here since I was a kid and still visit almost every month. I usually get pastrami or turkey, but today I got both in one sandwich with added avocado. The bread is crunchy, the meat is flavorful, and they make the sandwiches quickly despite always being busy. read more

Submarine Center - Turkey pastrami - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Consistent. Reliable. Quick. A hearty sandwich with secret sauce. I've been going here for over 10 years and I always get my comfort sub, the pastrami with cheese and everything. read more

This was my first time trying Submarine Center and I gotta say, their meatball sub might be one of the best I have ever had. The workers were kind and friendly. There was no wait and they asked for my order right away. The vibe is definitely old school sub shop and it's got awesome pictures of the Bay Area on the wall. I highly recommend checking them out if you're in the mood for a good sandwich. read more

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My go to spot in the city, Hole in the wall Diamond. Can't go wrong with Meatball or Submarine combo or the Favorite Atomic sammich!! Say spend the extra money and get a second to go ask for the dressing to go on side !! Thank me later;) Service is quick.. read more

Has gone downhill. Meatballs and sausage aren't special anymore. Used to be homemade with lots of red sauce. No more They messed up our order. Instead an avo with cheese, gave us a turkey with cheese, which my wife couldn't eat as she doesnt eat meat Also left out our order of potato salad. Disappointing experience read more

This place makes amazing sandwiches. My only comment is that I wish there were tables to eat inside.

I love a good turkey sub and love coming here at least once a week for my fix. My order is sourdough (toasted) with roasted turkey, avocado, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, mustard, mayo and I like to add extra vinegar, and it is literally a hit every time. The bread is so fresh with the right amount of crunch, it's so filling as well. Depending on the time of day, it's usually busy, but the line moves fairly quickly considering the number of people. read more

Hit up Sub Center for my first time on a Sunday afternoon after having it bookmarked for so long. The place has a local deli vibe with quick and efficient service. I got the center(medium) Atomic sandwich with everything. Hot pastrami, turkey, corned beef. I loved the very thin cut onions and the delicate toast on the bread to give you just enough crunch without cutting the roof of your mouth. Bill was around $20 for the sandwich, chips, and drink. Delicious, filling and left me wanting to come back to try other items read more

Submarine Center - Center(med) Atomic - Hot pastrami, turkey, corned beef, cheese, jalepenos with everything - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was craving a sandwich in the midst of a long run. This place is nearby after I had finished doing Mount Davidson. One of the more delicious sandwiches I have had in San Francisco. The extra meat is totally worth it, the peach Snapple was a great compliment to the mustard and mayo. The ingredients tasted fresh, the meat and cheese were full of flavor, and whatever seasoning they used was excellent. My craving was filled and I was able to complete another 9 miles. I would highly recommend Submarine Center!! Next time I go, I'll have to try a different sandwich. read more

Submarine Center - G4. Avocado, Pastrami and Swiss Sub - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Usually my family's go to sandwich spot. Delicious soft bread generously filled with goodness. Today I ordered 4 sandwiches and 3 out of 4 were burnt at the bottom. Paid $80 and had to stop to cut the bottom of the bread off. Disappointed and the place wasn't even crowded. read more

Submarine Center - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best sandwich in town. You would try Marine sandwich with soft bread really good. Recommend read more

The service is fast. The sandwich maker made my sandwich exactly as requested . The sauce is delicious . Efficient set up Order. Then wait pay after order completed, separate line for pick up read more

This is always a favorite to bring back that nostalgic food taste from when I was a kid. Of course it's not the same price as when I was a kid but that is to be expected. I do miss that they don't have the punch/stamp card anymore for being a frequent customer, especially now with the prices as they are. Anytime I am by West Portal though this is definitely my go to spot. read more

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I've been coming to this sandwich spot since I was in high school and it's one of my favorite sandwich places in SF! It's a small hole in the wall joint that's takeout only and their subs are amazing. They have classic subs served on a sweet roll. You can get different sizes depending on how hungry you are. My favorite is the atomic! It has pastrami, turkey, corned beef, cheese, jalapenos with all the usual sandwich accoutrements. It's so good! It comes with lots of meat and fresh lettuce and tomatoes to balance things out. read more

I grew up going here and every year I come back and it is consistently the best sandwich.

Ordered the Philly Cheesesteak mini but received a sandwich with roast beef and no cheese. The sandwich was okay overall, nothing special. It cost around $10 for the mini, which felt a bit high for what I got. I'll probably try something else next time before deciding whether to rate them higher or lower. read more

Absolutely fabulous. Slightly hangover making out way home from the bay to sac and a friend recommended this spot as a remedy. Delicious. Like I think my all time favorite sandwich. The walls are decorated with 49er plaques and posters. No seating. Parking may be difficult. I suggest to order ahead since it's Take out/pick up only. Service was efficient and effective. I ordered the G2 and added salami and pickles. My husband has the roast beef as it comes. He said it was a well constructed sandwich; the combination of the meat, veggies and sauce with the crunchy warm bread made the perfect sandwich. So good. Since It was warm, we ate ours in our car. We will be back for sure. read more

Submarine Center - A G2 added salami and pickles. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The sandwiches are amazing. The pastrami sandwiches are worth the drive. We were visiting SF and our friends got some sandwiches from here and they were so food. Highly recommended. read more

The Hot Pastrami Sandwich is awesome! Parking in West Portal is easy if you're willing to walk a few blocks and know the area. The ordering process is organized. It's a great place. read more

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Delicious sandwiches!! Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Pretty quick and to the point -- you'll definitely be in and out in under 10 minutes. **Price & portion, 5/5** A large sub is enough for 2 people to have lunch, so definitely worth the price since they're packed full of meat and fresh veggies! **Taste, 5/5** The warm toasted sub, the crunch of fresh veggies, the tender savory beef -- so satisfying!! **Other notes** Parking is tough and you might have to walk a block or two after searching for street parking. This restaurant also isn't very suitable for dine in, so get ready to find a nice place to picnic. read more

Submarine Center - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We have been coming to submarine for years then moved out of SF to the East Bay. We made a special trip today to come for their sandwich and it was as good as usual as before. Still worth driving an hour to get it once a while. They removed the tables and chairs probably keeping it the same after the pandemic. There is a park nearby so good to stay a little at the park and the kids can play too. Services was fast. I especially love their pastrami here and turkey is great too. read more

Submarine Center - Delicious Turkey Pastrami and Cheese Sub - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California