I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. Ordered the vegan sub and it had plenty of cheese and toppings, but the bread was kind of stale and not very appetizing. There are a lot of customers coming in and out so I know this place has been around a long time and has good food. I might've just had bad luck. I would give them another shot though because of the popularity there were four Riverside police officers inside eating so you know the food's gotta be good. read more

This place was delicious!! The sandwiches are amazing!! Service was amazing! The place is low key cute.

Probably one of the greatest sandwiches i've had since a kid! I was severed quickly and with care absolutely amazing.

The excellent customer service provided by Alexander. The sandwiches go without saying because they are always good! read more

Yes, 1st time here cut little place love the shop. Ran by I guess students very polite and friendly. Sorry to see it go. Sandwiches are delicious. read more

I always enjoy eating at the substation! The crew is always friendly and the food is great! Probably one of the best sub sandwiches out there. read more

The staff at Sub Station are so welcoming! I was kindly greeted by Richard, the owner, and recommended "The Rich" sandwich and it was DELICIOUS! The Sub Station definitely lives up to its reputation of being the best sandwich shop in Riverside. Thank you Sub Station for being such an integral part of the UCR community! read more

First off I would like to say that I've been coming to Sub Station for years, and the food and service is always great. I haven't been there for a while and I was craving it. I ordered my usual, a small big dude. For my wife I ordered a tuna on wheat. The tuna made my wife sick and the big dude sub had one slice of each meat. The service was just ok. Definitely not the same caliber of students that have previously worked there. I will definitely come back due to the fact that I am a loyal customer and I've always had great food and service there. Hopefully the owner reads this just a heads up that the quality and service was lacking at this visit. This was Tuesday at 11:30 AM read more

Best sandwiches in town! I recommend the Big Dude. The staff is always so kind and I love sitting on the patio.

20/80 ratio for meat to bread. FYI, if you order via door dash, these subs come with zero mayo/mustard (no options to choose in app), so you better have some at home waiting if you want it. read more

The only con about this place is the service. I have been going here since I was in college at UCR. The sandwiches are always good. However, the workers can either be courteous of juvenile. More than once, I felt I like I was interrupting their conversation with ordering food. As an adult, it can feel awkward to bring your family in. read more

Nice and clean and friendly Good fresh sandwiches...I took my kids there when they were little, I keep coming back

The Sub Station is a Riverside classic, walk inside and you'll find swag alongside sandwiches. It's right by UCR and usually pretty busy but don't work there is plenty of seating indoors and on the patio. The subs here are pretty big, I usually have leftovers if I order the medium size and the large could easily feed two people. I love ordering the hot pastrami with cheese and my husband loves the big dude which comes with all the meat and all the fixings. They also offer vegetarian options. If you're craving a sandwich, the Sub Station is a must-stop! read more

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Ok I have to say the service was good. Honestly, we didn't know this sandwich shop was here. The reason I came across to the business is by IG feeds yup and that's when I told my husband let's go check it out. So we did today Sunday Jan 26 2025. We got there around 10am or so. We walk it and we were greeted with is a plus always. Since it was our first time we mention that and the guy behind the counter right away gave us some good options about sandwiches. My husband and I agree to get " The Big Dude" 12 inch. We were very pleased. Flavor is there, fresh and tasty. The ambiance is a good welcoming and the space is good. Seating is great. Now some suggestions maybe have some upgrades in the kitchen ordering area. That will pump I think a better feeling. The seating area is clean. They have outside seating. Also they will have their Anniversary coming up in February. Wish they had soup at least around the cold season. Hope we can make it to Feb 16 for the anniversary. See pics read more

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Update: The quality here remains consistently excellent. They have extended their hours, too, which is very convenient. Stopped in for a sandwich over the weekend. The place was spotlessly clean, and the young people working (they employ lots of UCR students) couldn't have been more polite and pleasant. My food came out quickly and was delicious. Highly recommend this local gem. read more

Good subs, if you like Jersey Mike's this place is a couple of notches above. Pros: good subs, reasonable pricing, clean place, quick service Cons: pay for soda refills, no Swiss cheese read more

Driving from vegas to San Diego we saw this sub shop on the map to try it out! The subs are yummmmmmm and the people behind the counter were amazing! Seriously so nice! Totally worth the stop! read more

Subs are great. Whenever we are passing thru riverside we make sure to stop and get a sub. Our favorite is the toasted cheese with avocado.

Amazing awesome spot on ucr campus!! Richard is awesome he gave us a tour and background history of this spot. We got the steak sandwich and it was delicious bread was soft fresh and they are not shy with there toppings! Definitely recommend read more

Stopped in a few days ago with my husband for a sandwich, it's been years since I worked two doors down at Dan Martin & Friends. This was our go to for lunch at least once a week and my favorite was the Kinsmen so I ordered it and the young man had no idea what I was talking about! I laughed and said that's okay so I ordered a turkey & cheese with avocado and my husband got the steak and cheese. As we waited for our food I ran into Richard and we talked for awhile about the old days when I worked at the Salon, then I told him that when I was working downtown Riverside we would have our lunches catered by Sub Station and everyone just loved the fresh bread and ingredients in the sandwiches. I'm so happy great things never change. Stop by Bannock Burn Village by UCR sometimes for a delicious sandwich and bring a friend or two. You will not be sorry, full but not sorry. read more

I really enjoyed the lively atmosphere. It has an indoor seating area and an outdoor patio. It's right next to my place, so I mainly went there because it's convenient. I'm not sure if I will frequent it that often though because it was pretty expensive. $16 for a foot-long and a small drink. read more

The Sub Station - 19. Turkey and Cheese Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Closed on a random day due to staffing issues. So sad I really enjoyed my one previous visit and wanted to take my wife but they were closed that day and the next few days. Super disappointed read more

The Sub Station - Outside - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Do you like giving your money to people who are rude to their employees? Do you like overly oily sandwiches on stale bread? Mold in your drink? If so, this is the place for you! In seriousness this is hands down the worst sandwich shop in Riverside. At first I thought maybe I received a bad sandwich, however when I went back it was 10x worse. First off the owner (old white dude) abuses his employees (I've witnessed him berate employees on each occasion I've been there). He also seemed a bit creepy in how he interacted with the younger female employees, it gave a creepy feeling. Not a good dude. Secondly, this place is not clean. I ordered a pink lemonade (10-21) and received mold in my drink. Turns out the Ice machines are not cleaned out and the nozzles cleaned with soda water.... (S/o to the employee who was honest about it) News flash to owner, it's a myth that soda water can clean/disinfect things. The only people who go here are usually people who have Stockholm syndrome from coming here for their whole lives. Delias is 10000x better and the bread is not stale. read more

The Sub Station - Mold from ice machine... maybe clean it once in a while? - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Love Sub Station! Have been going there for over 25 years. Back when I was a meat eater, the Big Dude was my FAVORITE! If you've never been there make sure to try that one first. If you're a veggie eater like me try the avocado or avocado cheese sub, so good! Richard is the owner and is extremely nice and always cares about his customers. It's always clean when we go. read more

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I have lived in Riverside for many years and I have eaten here many times but hadn't in a while. Overall my goal was just to grab a quick sandwich for lunch and I think my goal was met. Food: I got the turkey, cheese, and avocado sub. The guy that took my order seemed a bit rushed and didn't hear me when I asked if there was wheat bread available. When I asked if I could have bacon in it he said it was not available. I was a bit disappointed because I was kind of craving a turkey bacon avocado sandwich. I accepted the sandwich as it was prepared and paid for my order. I got some extra yellow peppers to go and I took my order home. The sandwich was not as good as I remembered. The bread was a bit stale and the avocado seemed more like guacamole. There was very little turkey and mostly lettuce. It came with two little sticks of dry carrots. I needed to put salt in it to give it more flavor. Overall, I was sad the food was not as good as I remembered it. Service: The cashier seemed rushed because it was peak lunch time. The restaurant looks the same as always. Other: Inside and outside seating. Old school restaurant decor. No restrooms available. Good for children and pets. read more

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Still our favorite sandwich shop in Riverside County, SERIOUSLY, we've been enjoying their sandwiches and friendly service since the early 1980's! Really cool atmosphere and Richard "the owner" Munio makes the experience even friendlier with his very approachable personality. Thank you for the "decades" of great sandwiches and hospitality! read more

Not only the best subs in Riverside, but literally the best subs I've ever had. Quality and delicious flavor remains unchanged the last 33 years I've been coming here. Every sub I've had there is delicious. Today I had my original favorite turkey and provolone. I always order a whole so I can share or have leftovers. I haven't measured but I think it's well over 12" with plenty of turkey and the most delicious dressing. It was $14 and a bargain at that. Generously feeds two, feeds four for any non-gluttons out there just wish they stayed open until at least 5 instead of closing at 3. Worth planning ahead though. read more

The Sub Station - Turkey and provolone. DELICIOUS!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

very professional staff and fast service matt has helpful hospitality was a 10/10 and the very cleanly establishment.

Have been coming here for years because it does not disappoint. The big dude (make hot plus mayo) is the best Italian sandwich in Riverside and it will hold its own all the way to the east coast. The steak & cheese is another highly recommend. If you prefer lighter meat options then go with the turkey avocado. It gets a little messy but it's amazing. Sandwiches are served with carrots and yellow chiles which actually bring everything together really nicely. In the "Top 3" sandwich spots in Riverside, for sure! read more

I miss sub station! I am not able to eat there anymore because I have a gluten intolerance. I beg you please bring a gluten free bread! There's barely any sub spot with gluten free bread! Pretty please! read more

These subs are great!!! Once you're had eaten one of their subs you will not want to go to subway again. The service is good, clean eating area inside or outside in patio . read more

I got the big dude and it was fantastic. The service was great and he was very helpful with making sure I got everything on the sandwich that I wanted. Nice outside patio when the weather is nice. read more

Hooray! They're open on Sundays again! Delicious goodness 7 days a week!!! Best subs in town!

Best subs in town! I was a student at ucr in 1972, sub station was our regular lunch spot, the food is still delicious, Richard and his staff provide great service! Before my son graduated from ucr, we went often. read more

I have been coming to this place since as long as I can remember. Hands down the best submarine sandwiches I have ever had. There are lots of sandwiches to choose from, or you can create your own. They have this special Italian oil/dressing they use that is amazing! If you can't decide what to order, the staff is great at helping with suggestions. Parking is right in front of the restaurant, they require all customers and staff to wear masks and they are currently doing outdoor dining due to the COVID restrictions. You can usually find the (original) owner, Richard behind the counter working just as hard as his employees. They are all so kind and helpful.... especially Gavin, he is our favorite subber! read more

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Crazy this place has been here since 1972 It's overall a Great sandwich shop Great vibe , great food. Nothing more read more

What can I say. This place is a staple and legendary for the city of Riverside and def for the UCR community. Sandwiches are awesome, I love getting the Big Dude. Service is great and polite, they mainly employ college students and what seems like high school students so not always the most attentive (usually don't get customizations correct, ie add extra mayo, add avocado, etc). Good place to eat in, strange that they charge for drink refills considering the bread can get a little dry towards the end of the day. Overall good place for a good sub. read more

This is definitely the best grinder place in town! We first started going to the SubStation when my mom was in college in the early to mid 70's and we lived down the street a few houses down from D'Elias, but hated going there. This place beat D'Elias hands down! Have gone there since. Wouldn't go anywhere else. I just wish the hours were open longer during the days. Don't let this place close! read more

This place consistently gives me the exact experience i want from it. So much so that it has become a weekly personal tradition of mine to make my way to sub station for my most anticipated lunch of the week. And to think ive bern only ordering the tuna and cheese w/ chips every time. Good job team, and love the music btw read more

Love this place!! I just saw a sign that says "Sub Station voted best sandwiches in Riverside"! It's true! Their bread is sooo soft and the sandwiches are sooo good! We always go for the Club because that is our favorite. Check this place out! It's fantastic! read more