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The Sub Station

4.3 (450 reviews)

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Vegetarian catering

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Kayden L.

Came back because I heard this UCR gem was closing and had to go back to reminisce some memories and even brought my fiancé with me to try it out. Upon returning, it was very busy with both the inside and outside seating filled up around the afternoon on Saturday. It's been so long I don't know why sandwiches I used to get. This time decided to get the big dude. It took about 10-15 min to get our food. Needless to say, I think subs definitely tasted better back in the day or my taste in sandwiches has changed. It had its run and loved the memories here.

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Rhiannon H.

I love the Sub Station!!! So sad they are closing their doors this summer. I've used them for catering (3 large platters) & they're my go-to for a quick, yummy sandwich. My favorite is their turkey salami. Their ingredients are always fresh and delicious. I love the carrots & pepperoni peppers that come with your sandwich. Service is friendly. I hope they re-open in a new location.

Gabriela S.

Stopped by on a way to Arizona. Fresh bread, good amount of meat, could use more veggies but the sauce was overpowering... vinegar pouring out after each bite. The young staff could use better friend attitude and brush up on customer service. Overall, good spot for fresh deli sandwich!

Yohonna B.

I'm so sad to see this place go . I had always wanted to check out the sub station and heard great things about it . I heard this place was closing so I wanted to go and check it out. I came around 11 and there was already a ton of people and it seemed to be students and locals alike . You stand in line to order but the line moves fairly quickly . I decided on the lunch special they had which was the turkey sandwich and it came with chips and a drink . The sandwich comes with meat cheese lettuce tomato pickles and you have to put the mayo and mustard on yourself . The order came out pretty quickly . Overall I really enjoyed the sandwich I thought it had good flavor and the bread was super soft .

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Elizabeth T.

Sad this place is closing. Been coming here for decades. The sandwiches are good, made with fresh ingredients. The owner is always there working hard and keeping the place vibrant. The staff is always friendly and you can tell they happy to work there. The inside looks like you're stepping into a college sandwich shop. It's always kept clean. Substation will be missed.

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Jacob C.

The subs are good and people are typically happy with their order. The interior was pretty packed on a weekday afternoon. There's outdoor seating, unfortunately they're closing for-everrr in June. :******[

Kristie T.

I came here to try sub station before it closes forever. unfortunately, it was not very good. I can tell the meat, cheese, and toppings are good quality but the bread really ruined it for me. It was dry and dense and almost stale. Also, they cut it so that one half was a lot thicker than the other. I ended up eating the sandwich open faced and throwing out the bottom bun because it was so thick and dry. The service was fine, I didn't wait as long as other reviews on here said they did but maybe it's because I came in the morning.

19. Turkey & Cheese
Monica C.

Ordered Sub Station on DD, for the first time, and it was delicious. I ordered a turkey sandwich, and I appreciated the size as well as the amount of meat and cheese. I also enjoyed how thinly the turkey and cheese were sliced. The only thing I would ask for is any vinegar/oil to be on the side as it makes the bread soggy, especially if you don't eat it all at once. Otherwise, a really solid and tasty sandwich!

Allan Y.

Across from Uc Riverside, this place looks like it's pretty popular with the students. I thought the staff was pretty friendly and my food came out quickly. I ordered the steak and cheese sandwich. The sandwich was ok but I didn't think it was worth how much they are charging. I personally felt that you can get a better sandwich for less at Jersey Mikes.

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Craig G.

Ordered the big dude to go by phone and it was ready when I got there. Although the sub was as good as always, fresh soft bread, fresh sliced meats, shredded lettuce and tangy dressing. The best part are the pickled carrots and yellow chilies. At just about $20 it's not an every day treat but I hope it is around for 50 more years!

Chad T.

This sandwich spot is a great place for college students to hang out and do studies outside. This food would score higher on my review but if they only offered different types of bread and put more oils/ vinegar/ mayonnaise on the subs/ sandwiches. My daughter and my sandwiches were very dry and had to ask for condiments and only pre packaged were available. This establishment has cornered the market at UCR being across from the college and within walking distance of most college housing.

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Best sandwich place around! Love the owner! The melted avocado and cheese sandwich is amazing

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I went here last week with a friend. Service was good and my sandwich was pretty good. I liked their dressing they use on the sandwiches.

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Top notch food and top notch employees. We have been eating there for more than 30 years. We will continue. It never disappoints.

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Had the big dude. Pretty good sandwich. Bread not so crunch but soft enough. Really nice and young staff. Busy during college hours.

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Great subs, cool vibe. Nice little spot on school campus.

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The substation food is the BEST. Everything is freah. My husband gets the hot pastrami and I get the meatball. Try it. You'll like it.

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This place is so good!! The owner, Rich, is so friendly and makes you feel like family. It's a nice clean environment next to UCR.

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