Algonquin Sub Shop

User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

From the looks of A.S.S.- you would think it's a dive. It is but with fantastic food! High quality, fresh ingredients, large portions, decent prices and an awesome selection of subs, salads, soups & desserts. We've been going to this place on a monthly/bimonthly basis for years & years. Try A.S.S.- you will not be disappointed. Best sandwiches in the area!

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I just had the #7 turned into a salad and it was FABULOUS!! It was the Italian veggie over spinach...and I didn't even need to use one drop of dressing, the veggies were soooooo flavorful, it was great! Thank you so much! It's my new favorite salad, I'll get it again and again, and try others too. :)

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This place is so great. I work about 15 minutes from it; I manage to get there about twice a month for lunch.

The main draw, of course, is the sandwiches. And they are something. They are clearly designed by a proper gourmand - even on a simple sub (roast beef) they add some interesting twists and use high quality ingredients.

My favorites? The "Jimmy the Greek" (chicken, feta cheese, kalamata olives) and the "Texas Chili-rub" (pork with an outstanding chile rub)

The soups are also great. They usually have a few every day. I've never had a bad one but a standout is the chili which I've seen every time I've been there. I'm a bit of a chili snob, but damn, theirs is good. Very spicy, lots of flavor. Might even be better than my own homemade chili ;D

A hint: their "half-a-sub and a cup of soup" special is misleading in a very good way. They basically take a full sub and cut off only a tiny nub. So it's more like 7/8 a sub and a cup of soup. Excellent value. An enormous amount of great food. This will be two good meals for an adult with a good appetite.

The place itself is unassuming. Don't be misled. I think I saw them use a slogan something like "Just a shack, but you'll be back!" No doubt. Actual seating is limited, though in warmer months they have nice outdoor seating. In the winter I just get take-out (call ahead and order, saves the wait)

I haven't tried any of the desserts (not my thing.) The sides seemed pretty standard - I think once I ordered the chili fries with two friends, the chili was great but the fries meh. Sides are unnecessary to begin with since a single sub is huge. The "half-sub and soup" special is even bigger.

I've also been pretty meh on the salads - I've tried their oriental chicken salad and (I forget the name) one with bleu-cheese and bacon. Both times I was not overly impressed. The bleu-cheese bacon one comes with a bacon vinaigrette that is a bit overwhelming. Probably the only time I've ever eaten a bacon-themed dish and thought, "this is entirely too bacony." The oriental chicken salad is good but nothing special.

Stick to the subs and soup. ALWAYS ask what soups are on for the day, there is always something interesting and delicious.

Overall - highly recommended.

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