Is a Subway footlong worth the money?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the cost-effectiveness and nutritional value of Subway footlong sandwiches, particularly from the perspective of college students. Participants explore alternatives for healthy eating that may be more economical than purchasing Subway sandwiches daily.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that buying groceries and preparing meals at home is more cost-effective than purchasing Subway footlongs.
  • Others argue that Subway's bulk purchasing might make their prices comparable to homemade meals, questioning the assumption that home cooking is always cheaper.
  • Concerns are raised about the quality of Subway's bread and overall food quality, with some participants expressing dissatisfaction.
  • Several participants share personal experiences and preferences for other sandwich options, such as Walmart or Jimmy John's, which they believe offer better value.
  • Some participants emphasize the importance of variety in diet and suggest simple cooking methods to save money while eating healthily.
  • There are differing opinions on the practicality of cooking, with some participants admitting to being poor cooks or lacking the motivation to prepare meals.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether Subway footlongs are worth the money. Multiple competing views exist regarding the cost-effectiveness of homemade meals versus purchasing from Subway, as well as differing opinions on food quality and preparation skills.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about food pricing, preparation skills, and nutritional needs, which may influence their perspectives. The discussion includes anecdotal evidence and personal preferences, which may not reflect broader trends or data.

Who May Find This Useful

College students or individuals seeking affordable, healthy eating options, as well as those interested in meal preparation and budgeting for food.

  • #61
jedishrfu said:
Ramen seems pretty hot now. In Austin there are a few hot places Tetsuya Ramen and Jinya to name a couple. We've been to Jinya, it's very upscale and the ramen while really good is somewhat pricey but it's really good. We recently had tonkotsu black at $13 a bowl and it was delicious.

Ramen is also quite hot in Toronto, where several ramen shops have opened up, particularly near the downtown core -- which is a boon for me, as I love ramen (being half-Japanese, I grew up with ramen). Pho is also quite popular in this city as well.

(To the mods: am I allowed to provide names of restaurants that I would recommend here, as well as links to their websites? Or is that a violation of PF forum rules?)
 
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  • #62
StatGuy2000 said:
(To the mods: am I allowed to provide names of restaurants that I would recommend here, as well as links to their websites? Or is that a violation of PF forum rules?)
We've allowed links to major chains before answering questions about food. It's never come up about small food shops before. Yes, it's fine, go ahead and list them.
 
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  • #63
Evo said:
We've allowed links to major chains before answering questions about food. It's never come up about small food shops before. Yes, it's fine, go ahead and list them.

Thanks for the clarification!
 
  • #64
StatGuy2000 said:
Ramen is also quite hot in Toronto, where several ramen shops have opened up, particularly near the downtown core -- which is a boon for me, as I love ramen (being half-Japanese, I grew up with ramen). Pho is also quite popular in this city as well.

As a follow-up to my earlier post, here are ramen shops I would recommend in Toronto (to the mods: please feel free to separate this into another thread):

1. Konnichiwa (http://konnichiwa.ca)

2. Touhenboku Ramen (http://www.touhenboku.ca/)

3. Kinton Ramen (http://www.kintonramen.com)

For those PF members living in Toronto, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for Vietnamese restaurants serving pho.
 
  • #65
And back to the original topic:

To those PF members living in Toronto -- any suggestions for good sandwich places that is an alternative to Subway? The only place I know of that I can recommend is Lettieri (located at Bayview Village).
 
  • #66
StatGuy2000 said:
And back to the original topic:

To those PF members living in Toronto -- any suggestions for good sandwich places that is an alternative to Subway? The only place I know of that I can recommend is Lettieri (located at Bayview Village).
You're making me cry thinking of the sandwich place nearby , that used a carving board to make sandwiches in front of you, absolutely amazing ones, that decided to abandon the fresh sandwiches and just sell pre-fabs. Sorry, I just needed to let it out to recover.
 
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  • #68
StatGuy2000 said:
To those PF members living in Toronto -- any suggestions for good sandwich places that is an alternative to Subway?
No, there are none.
 
  • #69
DaveC426913 said:
No, there are none.

Dave, I'm assuming you're being sarcastic (sarcasm doesn't translate well on Internet forums).

Because you can't be seriously suggesting that there are no good sandwich places in Toronto, are you?
 
  • #70
StatGuy2000 said:
Dave, I'm assuming you're being sarcastic (sarcasm doesn't translate well on Internet forums).

Because you can't be seriously suggesting that there are no good sandwich places in Toronto, are you?
Likely expensive ones. Customers look for cheap or even free yet clean ones.
 
  • #71
Pepper Mint said:
Likely expensive ones. Customers look for cheap or even free yet clean ones.

I wasn't factoring price into this. At any rate, there is a tremendous variability in the prices of restaurants and eateries in Toronto, and (at least from my own experience) there is only a very weak correlation between price and quality.
 
  • #72
Anyone noticed the "resemblance" between "Jared," Subway's former spokesman, and "X," Sprint's latest peddler?
 
  • #73
Bystander said:
Anyone noticed the "resemblance" between "Jared," Subway's former spokesman, and "X," Sprint's latest peddler?
Yes, actually. But is that important and helpful in resolving both current and future subway footlong issues ?
 
  • #74
Pepper Mint said:
important and helpful
Really don't know --- ad campaigns come and go but, given comments in this thread regarding the franchise and by extension the franchise "parent company," the "resemblance" just reminds me that complaints about quality of bread(s), freshness of ingredients, might have more to do with "corporate policy" than I was originally (in my unreminded state) willing to consider.
 
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  • #75
Bystander said:
Anyone noticed the "resemblance" between "Jared," Subway's former spokesman, and "X," Sprint's latest peddler?
It seems the first three letters of your description of Jared apply to something else about Jared.
 

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