302061 Mon May 22 19:06:07 -0700 2006 19 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1688696 I'm being offered $500 gift certificates to either Subway or Quizno's. I've been to Subway a few times many moons ago, but have not really tried Quizno's. Which is better? Thanks. Mon May 22 19:06:07 -0700 2006 0 ipse dixit 1 1688698 i really like Quizno's better. Mon May 22 19:10:24 -0700 2006 1688696 0 Monty 1 1688700 No contest: Quizno's. Mon May 22 19:23:33 -0700 2006 1688696 0 Chris E. 1 1688701 i like subway much better. Mon May 22 19:24:37 -0700 2006 1688696 0 meb903 1 1688702 I'd rather not eat at either, but if forced to choose between the two, I'd take Quizno's every time. -nick Mon May 22 19:27:17 -0700 2006 1688696 0 nja 1 1688705 I find that Quiznos subs are overkill - too much stuff, you lose the flavor. That said, the "fresh" bread at Subway sucks. But the cookies make up for it, so I vote Subway. Mon May 22 19:41:25 -0700 2006 1688696 0 piccola 2 1688719 I agree-- too much cheese. Subway seems healthier. Or at least they have some healthier options. Mon May 22 22:38:46 -0700 2006 1688705 0 bugfat 1 1688707 Do you need a tax deduction? I'd take either one and donate it to a charity. Both Subway and Quizno's are pretty awful. Quizno's being just a hair less awful than Subway. Mon May 22 19:46:28 -0700 2006 1688696 0 Christine 2 1688708 You know what? That's a great idea. I might just donate it and take the deduction. Thanks! Mon May 22 19:51:30 -0700 2006 1688707 0 ipse dixit 2 1688739 I don't think either are "awful". they fit their market. But at 4 to 7 bucks per sub, you'd be eating a lot of subs at $500! I like the charity suggestions, $500 can go a long way to feed a charitable group. Tue May 23 07:06:53 -0700 2006 1688707 0 LikestoEatout 3 1688759 I don't know about Quizno's, but Subway is indeed awful. Being succesful in their niche means nothing - most people have little ability to taste anything (judging by what sells in huge numbers) and less inclination to exercise what discriminatory powers they may possess. A sandwich from any corner bodega in the city is better. Usually a lot better. The bread, while maybe fresh baked, tastes like crusty Wonder bread with some kind of cheap "spice rub" sprinkled on it and the cold cuts are third, not even second, rate. Seriously - I'd pass up lunch if that were my only option and I'd eaten within the last 12 hours, and I'm not proud. In a pinch I'll usually eat all manner of fast food without complaint. Tue May 23 12:02:17 -0700 2006 1688739 0 MikeG 3 1688777 Subway is indeed awful. Their bread is terrible, the meats are terrible, the vegetables are terrible every thing is terrible. Uhg vile. I never can understand how subway outposts can exist in NYC when there are so many great delis. I have never had Quizno's so i cannot attest to its quality. Tue May 23 13:18:54 -0700 2006 1688739 0 MV 1 1688709 Quizno's. But after $500 worth of food at either place, you'd never eat a sub sandwich again. Mon May 22 19:52:23 -0700 2006 1688696 0 Peter 1 1688729 Quizno's in a heartbeat. Something that would be a worthwhile idea in addition to donating... if there's a picnic coming up at your workplace, be the office hero and get subs for everyone. Link: http://thecosmicjester.blogspot.com Mon May 22 23:45:11 -0700 2006 1688696 0 JK Grence (the Cosmic Jester) 1 1688734 Subway is cheaper so the shelter you donate the certificate to will get more value from it. By all means eat at neither. Tue May 23 02:04:50 -0700 2006 1688696 0 JudiAU 1 1688796 The bread is much better at Quiznos but I don't like toasted subs so I always aske for mine to be served "cold". Subway's bread is soft and doughy. The idea of using this for a charity or a party seems like a good one. Tue May 23 15:33:59 -0700 2006 1688696 0 twodales 2 1689630 And the regular white roll that subway used to make seemed to have changed into a giant sweet hot dog roll recently. Had my last Subway sandwich last weekend. Mon Jun 05 11:52:02 -0700 2006 1688796 0 rl 1 1688801 The charity or company picnic is definitely the best idea. That said, even though technically you're getting more for your money at Subway, as has been pointed out on other posts, the ingredients are truly abysmal. I think even third rate is being generous. I don't know how anyone can consider that horrid gelatinous rubbery orange sheet that they are trying to pass off as cheese to be "healthy". Their "vegetarian" option is pretty desolate (I don't eat red meat, so that limits my options). Also, they are notoriously stingy with the ingredients. (I know, I know... One little old lady: "the food here is awful" second little old lady: "and the portions are so small") I was stuck in the Detroit airport for three months last year (long story) and found I could survive quite well on Quiznos. They had more choices, better ingredients, better flavor, and I think the overall better quality made it a "healthier" choice. So.. whoever ultimately receives the $500 gift certificate will eat much better and healthier if it's from Quiznos. Good luck. Tue May 23 15:59:50 -0700 2006 1688696 0 Loren3 1 1688912 I agree with other posters that Subway's ingredients are marginal at best, but sometimes it satisfies me. Very rarely, but sometimes. In my area a given Subway will have a dozen customers waiting in line while the Quizno's across the street will have none. It's all about marketing. Same thing with McDonald's - there's a street near me with just about every fast food joint known to man within blocks of each other. The drive-thrus at most of them will have 1-2 cars, maybe, while the one at Mickey D's is 20-deep. Anyway, and sorry for getting off-topic, but I'd choose Schlotsky's over Quizno's OR Subway. But none of them have ANY shame when it comes to sodium, remember that. Wed May 24 15:45:36 -0700 2006 1688696 0 Jim A. 2 1688945 Re marketing. The most hilarious aspect is the constant harping on the "healthiness". When my nephew finally managed to drag me into a Subway and I saw how little filling they put on the sandwiches, I found myself wondering how on earth they managed to get even 5g of fat into a turkey sandwich. The mayo, maybe? Thu May 25 08:55:36 -0700 2006 1688912 0 MikeG