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About Subman

Subman, located in Encinitas, is your go-to spot for a satisfying and convenient meal. We offer both takeout and dine-in options, perfect for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or solo dining. Known for our comfort food, we strive to provide a casual and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. We are commi...

Subman, located in Encinitas, is your go-to spot for a satisfying and convenient meal. We offer both takeout and dine-in options, perfect for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or solo dining. Known for our comfort food, we strive to provide a casual and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. We are committed to accessibility, featuring a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and seating. We're open daily; find our hours below. With a 4.7-star rating from over 200 reviews, come see why our customers love Subman!

What Customers Say About Subman

Subman is a local favorite in Encinitas known for its large, fresh, and reasonably priced sandwiches. Customers rave about the squaw bread, Italian sub, and the friendly owner, Tim. Some negative reviews mention issues with service and food quality inconsistencies.

Popular Dishes

Italian sub (4) #16 - turkey and avocado meatball sub

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Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Try the sandwiches on squaw bread. Ask for awesome sauce.

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Frequently asked questions about Subman

Subman is located at 204 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, Encinitas.
Subman offers sandwich cuisine.
Subman has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Subman offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Subman based on customer reviews are: Italian sub, #16 - turkey and avocado, meatball sub.
Subman is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining.
Subman is a local favorite in Encinitas known for its large, fresh, and reasonably priced sandwiches. Customers rave about the squaw bread, Italian sub, and the friendly owner, Tim. Some negative reviews mention issues with service and food quality inconsistencies.
Try the sandwiches on squaw bread. Ask for awesome sauce.
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Subman Encinitas Reviews

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Ted Witte

Thought we would try this sub shop in lieu of the one down the street that we normally go to. Boy were we surprised. The people here were very friendly. The subs were larger and tasted equal to or better than the other one. Also we saved at least $3 on each sub. We will certainly be returning for more. Excellent experience.

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Sonia Blade

I decided to try this place after a half day of work. It was between Jersey Mike’s and something new and I really wanted to try something new. I got the Italian. The service was great. Very quickly and just like Jersey Mike’s, you watch them make it in front of you. The sandwich to my surprise was huge! For under $10 this is a great deal. I got the medium size. And as you can see from the pictures, it was huge. I ate half for dinner and half for lunch the next day. I am definitely going to go back and try other sandwiches as well.

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Heather Calvin

I ordered catering for 150 staff at a local high school. Their owner, Tim, was absolutely amazing to work with, from start to finish. He was helpful in suggesting quantities and recommending their top-selling sandwiches. I wound up ordering seven of their 6-foot long subs, each with a different meat/cheese combo. If you’ve never ordered their 6-footers before, all I can say is DO IT! Talk about a WOW factor. Each of the 6-footers was securely placed on a wooden plank which had been wrapped in tinfoil. Each sub was cut into 30, secured with toothpicks, and wrapped in Saran. I was able to transport them all easily. On the side Tim included mayo, mustard, and all the toppings so people could build their own sub. I heard multiple rave reviews from the staff, with many exclaiming, “it’s the best sub I’ve ever had in my life”.

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Annabelle Rodriguez

Such a great sandwich spot. Found this little gem years ago on Yelp and we stop by whenever we're in the area. Stopped in today for lunch and they're still serving up great deli style subs. Love their squaw bread. Very reasonable prices. Owner seems to be a kind hard-working man. Will be back!

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Paul G.

This is the best east coast style sub shop around for sandwiches and hoagies! Don’t be fooled by the hole in the wall look. My go to is the Italian. It’s the perfect food to grab on the way to the beach. Also the owner and and sandwiches makers always seem nice.

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Jeff Dibel

Absolutely delicious! Usually go for Jersey Mike's but felt like trying something new and we weren't disappointed. The squaw bread and sprouts really made the difference and the wife and I will definitely be back.

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Mark Burns

That might have been the best submarine sandwich I’ve had in years. My wife and I shared the medium #16 - turkey and avocado - on their squaw bread. It was fantastic. Everything seemed extremely fresh. Plenty big enough for a small on-the-go lunch we wanted. Came to about $10 with a drink.

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Elizabeth Wilson

First time visiting Subman, and the vibe was great. The sandwich is outstanding and the value is better than expected. I will certainly be back.

Ted Witte
Ted Witte

Thought we would try this sub shop in lieu of the one down the street that we normally go to. Boy were we surprised. The people here were very friendly. The subs were larger and tasted equal to or better than the other one. Also we saved at least $3 on each sub. We will certainly be returning for more. Excellent experience.

Sonia Blade
Sonia Blade

I decided to try this place after a half day of work. It was between Jersey Mike’s and something new and I really wanted to try something new. I got the Italian. The service was great. Very quickly and just like Jersey Mike’s, you watch them make it in front of you. The sandwich to my surprise was huge! For under $10 this is a great deal. I got the medium size. And as you can see from the pictures, it was huge. I ate half for dinner and half for lunch the next day. I am definitely going to go back and try other sandwiches as well.

Heather Calvin
Heather Calvin

I ordered catering for 150 staff at a local high school. Their owner, Tim, was absolutely amazing to work with, from start to finish. He was helpful in suggesting quantities and recommending their top-selling sandwiches. I wound up ordering seven of their 6-foot long subs, each with a different meat/cheese combo. If you’ve never ordered their 6-footers before, all I can say is DO IT! Talk about a WOW factor. Each of the 6-footers was securely placed on a wooden plank which had been wrapped in tinfoil. Each sub was cut into 30, secured with toothpicks, and wrapped in Saran. I was able to transport them all easily. On the side Tim included mayo, mustard, and all the toppings so people could build their own sub. I heard multiple rave reviews from the staff, with many exclaiming, “it’s the best sub I’ve ever had in my life”.

Annabelle Rodriguez
Annabelle Rodriguez

Such a great sandwich spot. Found this little gem years ago on Yelp and we stop by whenever we're in the area. Stopped in today for lunch and they're still serving up great deli style subs. Love their squaw bread. Very reasonable prices. Owner seems to be a kind hard-working man. Will be back!

Paul G.
Paul G.

This is the best east coast style sub shop around for sandwiches and hoagies! Don’t be fooled by the hole in the wall look. My go to is the Italian. It’s the perfect food to grab on the way to the beach. Also the owner and and sandwiches makers always seem nice.

Jeff Dibel
Jeff Dibel

Absolutely delicious! Usually go for Jersey Mike's but felt like trying something new and we weren't disappointed. The squaw bread and sprouts really made the difference and the wife and I will definitely be back.

Mark Burns
Mark Burns

That might have been the best submarine sandwich I’ve had in years. My wife and I shared the medium #16 - turkey and avocado - on their squaw bread. It was fantastic. Everything seemed extremely fresh. Plenty big enough for a small on-the-go lunch we wanted. Came to about $10 with a drink.

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Sandra Smith

Best sandwich place in North County. You have to eat here. So many choices and always fresh

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Ken Croff

Just had an Italian sub from there and it was the best sandwich I’ve had in a long time. Very fresh bread and great ingredients!

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William “Billy Bones” Fullwood

Great local shop. Huge selection of sandwiches and quick service.

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Kaden Sedillos

Shout outs to the Subman. This place is everything I want a sandwich shop to be. No frills, no pretension, plenty of high quality meats, delicious soft bread and courteous service. I was smiling ear to ear the whole time. Long live the Subman!

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a Allen

Similar to my other favorite sub shop(unlisted). Great quality ingredients, lots of options, friendly people and atmosphere! I'm happy about the pricing too, just right to keep me coming every time I'm not the area.

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Joey Russano

It’s the spot to be. Best sandwich and doesn’t need any special sauces. Bang for your buck and they never raise the prices. Tim is a legend.

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Morgan Mullins

I love Subman and I love Tim! I’ve been coming here for over a decade and I’ve never been disappointed. This place is the best local sandwich place in all of north county San Diego. The perfect antidote to a bunch of hungry tummy’s after a beach day. Do not sleep on the Subman! Ask for awesome sauce!

William “Billy Bones” Fullwood
William “Billy Bones” Fullwood

Great local shop. Huge selection of sandwiches and quick service.

a Allen
a Allen

Similar to my other favorite sub shop(unlisted). Great quality ingredients, lots of options, friendly people and atmosphere! I'm happy about the pricing too, just right to keep me coming every time I'm not the area.

Sandra Smith
Sandra Smith

Best sandwich place in North County. You have to eat here. So many choices and always fresh

Joey Russano
Joey Russano

It’s the spot to be. Best sandwich and doesn’t need any special sauces. Bang for your buck and they never raise the prices. Tim is a legend.

W M
W M

A gem in Encinitas- large portions, great prices, & great sandwiches. No frills spot, a favorite!

Ken Croff
Ken Croff

Just had an Italian sub from there and it was the best sandwich I’ve had in a long time. Very fresh bread and great ingredients!

Kerrigan Colwell
Kerrigan Colwell

Can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on this place! Popped in today to check it out and I must say , “holy cow” ! It wouldn’t be out of character rating my sandwich a 10/10 🔥 I got something simple and it was amazing ! Left full and happy .. Will be back A++++

Morgan Mullins
Morgan Mullins

I love Subman and I love Tim! I’ve been coming here for over a decade and I’ve never been disappointed. This place is the best local sandwich place in all of north county San Diego. The perfect antidote to a bunch of hungry tummy’s after a beach day. Do not sleep on the Subman! Ask for awesome sauce!

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Joel

Simple, no frills sandwich shop with about 3 dozen sandwich choices. But don’t be intimidated by the choices, it’s basically the same 7 or 8 ingredients. Fresh bread would be the upgrade I’d recommend here.

Joel
Joel

Simple, no frills sandwich shop with about 3 dozen sandwich choices. But don’t be intimidated by the choices, it’s basically the same 7 or 8 ingredients. Fresh bread would be the upgrade I’d recommend here.

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Lilly ApOs

I have heard that this Subman sandwiches were good. But I went to eat last Saturday and it was not what I was expecting. I think the Cali Subway is better than this sandwich that I ate! :/

Lilly ApOs
Lilly ApOs

I have heard that this Subman sandwiches were good. But I went to eat last Saturday and it was not what I was expecting. I think the Cali Subway is better than this sandwich that I ate! :/

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Neal Archer

I am not sure why this place has such good reviews. I ordered the italian sub in a medium. The guy asked me what veggies I wanted, I told him and the he proceeded to just put all of them on the sandwich anyway. I asked for oil and vinegar and salt and pepper, and he could not possibly have put less on my sandwich. They told me the price and I used a credit card to pay. Then they charged an additional 4% without telling me or having any notices printed. (Credit card companies only charge 3.5%, I've never seen anyone charge 4% for using a card!) Then they ask for tips? I'm not tipping the owner of a restaurant, tips used to be for waiters and waitresses who are paid less than minimum wage, not for greedy restaurant owners. Unimpressed.

Neal Archer
Neal Archer

I am not sure why this place has such good reviews. I ordered the italian sub in a medium. The guy asked me what veggies I wanted, I told him and the he proceeded to just put all of them on the sandwich anyway. I asked for oil and vinegar and salt and pepper, and he could not possibly have put less on my sandwich. They told me the price and I used a credit card to pay. Then they charged an additional 4% without telling me or having any notices printed. (Credit card companies only charge 3.5%, I've never seen anyone charge 4% for using a card!) Then they ask for tips? I'm not tipping the owner of a restaurant, tips used to be for waiters and waitresses who are paid less than minimum wage, not for greedy restaurant owners. Unimpressed.

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Node Ex

I had a very disappointing experience due to poor customer service. While I was placing my order, the man behind the counter, wearing his hat backwards, repeatedly interrupted me and spoke rudely. He asked for confirmation multiple times (more than twice) in an unnecessary way, which felt dismissive rather than helpful. On top of that, my specific request was not acknowledged at all. Good food isn’t enough when the service makes customers feel uncomfortable or unheard. I won’t be returning unless there’s a clear improvement in how customers are treated.

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Zelayah Maytubby

Went today and was very excited to try their meatball sub. I was pleasantly surprised by their prices. I paid and tipped and after a longish wait, my sub finally came. Unfortunately there was a hair in my food. Not a small one either, a very long black hair that i discovered after my first bite. My friends at the table were stunned along with me. I politely let them know that a long hair was in my food and I showed them. They offered a refund which i appreciated. The man who seemed to be the owner begrudgingly gave me the refund saying to his team “we don’t give refunds” so I appreciated them making it right. I offer to give the sub back but they said don’t worry. Another team member eventually came to my table to take the sub away from me, but I didn’t see a problem with that. I said “accidents happen” and went to a different restaurant. I met with buddies who were still sitting there after I left and they told me I was accused of putting the hair there myself. They didn’t even talk amongst themselves, a team member actually went up to my friends and told them this. I went back in to the shop upset and I walk in to see the owner still holding the hair ready to accuse me. I would have never written them review, even with how disgusting it was to have an almost 20in strand of hair in my food. But because of how disrespectful and accusatory the staff and owner were I can’t hold my tongue. PS. the sub was gross and they use Smart and Final Meatballs.

Node Ex
Node Ex

I had a very disappointing experience due to poor customer service. While I was placing my order, the man behind the counter, wearing his hat backwards, repeatedly interrupted me and spoke rudely. He asked for confirmation multiple times (more than twice) in an unnecessary way, which felt dismissive rather than helpful. On top of that, my specific request was not acknowledged at all. Good food isn’t enough when the service makes customers feel uncomfortable or unheard. I won’t be returning unless there’s a clear improvement in how customers are treated.

Zelayah Maytubby
Zelayah Maytubby

Went today and was very excited to try their meatball sub. I was pleasantly surprised by their prices. I paid and tipped and after a longish wait, my sub finally came. Unfortunately there was a hair in my food. Not a small one either, a very long black hair that i discovered after my first bite. My friends at the table were stunned along with me. I politely let them know that a long hair was in my food and I showed them. They offered a refund which i appreciated. The man who seemed to be the owner begrudgingly gave me the refund saying to his team “we don’t give refunds” so I appreciated them making it right. I offer to give the sub back but they said don’t worry. Another team member eventually came to my table to take the sub away from me, but I didn’t see a problem with that. I said “accidents happen” and went to a different restaurant. I met with buddies who were still sitting there after I left and they told me I was accused of putting the hair there myself. They didn’t even talk amongst themselves, a team member actually went up to my friends and told them this. I went back in to the shop upset and I walk in to see the owner still holding the hair ready to accuse me. I would have never written them review, even with how disgusting it was to have an almost 20in strand of hair in my food. But because of how disrespectful and accusatory the staff and owner were I can’t hold my tongue. PS. the sub was gross and they use Smart and Final Meatballs.

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