Subway

I’m not sure why I’m giving this Subway even two stars. It’s Subway, and the sandwich was adequate, BUT…
The worker sneezed without covering her mouth. I thought that was gross, but let it slide since she wasn’t facing any food. BUT THEN, she put my sandwich in the microwave, closed the door, sneezed into her gloved hands, and just stood there waiting for my sandwich to be warmed up. I actually had to say, «Um… excuse me? But do you mind changing your gloves since you just sneezed?» She did, but I really shouldn’t have had to ask.
I was pretty grossed out! I probably shouldn’t have eaten the sandwich, but it’s been a week and I’m not sick… so I guess it’s A-​OK!
It’s rare that I even eat at a Subway, and even rarer that I would eat at the one at 6^th and Mission. Still… UGH!

DIsturbing

Times are tough these days.
No really, haven’t you noticed how food prices have crept steadily upwards where a ten buck lunch is more common?!
That’s why sometimes convenience and price can trump all. On a recent midweek afternoon, I caught Muni back to my office and couldn’t decide what to have for a quick grab ‘n go lunch. Not feeling particular hungry, I remembered this corner store which is a block from my office. With just a couple guys ahead of me in line, I had time to study their menu. After deliberating on various large sandwiches, the Italian BMT combo (
) was my meal of choice; it consisted of Black Forest ham, pepperoni, and salami. The sandwich is decent at six inches (ladies?) and my Sammy person was generous in loading up the veggies. She also offered to toast my wheat roll which made a difference with the added crunch. All this for $ 6.00? A DEAL, given the climate.
My sandwich was ready within five minutes and I was back off to work. Three plus stars for the food with a half star for quick, easy, and reasonable price.

Employees do not speak English. Manager screams Cantonese on her cell phone. No restroom. Should be illegal.

Lunched here during jury duty. Folks were friendly and efficient; the prices are right. Maybe it’s because I’d been listening to lawyers all week but I’d like to cross examine someone about their choice of pastrami: kinda tough. Go for the basic subway choices and this place will be fine.

Clutch location downtown — best to go in daylight hours… They can’t help it but customer base is a straight up tweak fest at night… Glad they open at night cuz it’s came through, inner city vibes tho — helped guy behind counter bounce out some drunk/​tweaker upset the sandwich he wanted wasn’t 5 bucks and started flipping out… Ha soma soma soma, know what it is and your good — I could see someone not expecting that to be shocked, but just driving at night you should know where your at

It was semi-​clean, the area was to ghetto…

normally i love subway. but not at this store.
19-​mar-​2013 16:30 ish
clerk: welcome to subway, what can i get you?
me: i’d like a 12″ veggie patty on wheat bread.
c: ok. [puts on gloves.] what kind of meat?
m: veggie patty.
c: ok. 6″?
m: no, 12″. and can you microwave the veggie patties instead of toasting it?
c: ok. [takes the veggie patties, puts them on wax paper and heads to the microwave. open mouth coughs in the general direction of the food containers without even attempting to cover his mouth].
m: uhm, i think i’ll skip it. where’s the manager?
c: right back here. [gets the manager]
manager: what’s the problem?
m: [explains the coughing on the food, told him if he thought i was ever going to eat there again he was out of his effing mind.]
i don’t mind the not listening part. although they’re in a customer service environment, and do actually ask you questions, proper listening and a command of the english language are not exactly hallmarks of subway operations.
but the wholesale coughing on the open food containers? no thanks. that’s as bad as the neighborhood dental floss pizza. (
)

It’s only 5 mins walking distance from where I work. Staff are friendly but only downsize is the location as most customers are trashy or homeless. You know it’s 6^th Street!

I entered the door I was greeted by the nice employees of this subway store… I ordered a footlong and the employee was really nice and specific on my orders. Its very clean place but the only thing is lots of homeless get in and start to make a mess inside. But overall, they make a good sandwich, good customer service and fast service saan!

Between here and MUNI /​BART, I passed at least one store renowned for carrying Thunderbird and Night Train. That should tell you all you need to know about the neighborhood entourage sported by this Subway. My breakfast trek was a clear example of my «possibly homeless, definitely ragamuffin» jacket working to my advantage. Not one thug, fiend, or residential challenger messed with me on my way down or up the 6^th Street corridor, even as I did total tourist stuff like stopping and zigzagging to take a bunch of street photos.
Across 6^th Street from the graffiti gallery /​store 1AM, this Subway was lined with tiny 2-​seater tables and boasted what looked like a full roster of Subway items. It even had things I didn’t recall seeing at other Subways, including 90-​second pizzas, a $ 3 breakfast combo (cheaper than buying a sandwich alone), and vegetarian patties.
I was greeted promptly upon entering, though I didn’t quite make out the words. The person nonetheless handled my sandwich with near-​Ron Burgundy class. As I ordered egg, they asked whether I wanted yellow (regular eggs) or white (just the egg whites). I know this question is protocol, but I was plussed by the fact that they asked. Also, I didn’t ask for lettuce. So when I pointed that out after the person had plopped on lettuce, they deftly lifted what was above it and began to pick off every last lettuce shred. I eased them off of this endeavor, and at the end I thanked and paid them.
Though the place was clean, I headed home because I didn’t feel like eating on-​location. That being said, I’m withholding a potential 4^th star solely because of the surrounding neighborhood. I know it’s unfair. But 6^th Street ain’t fair. And sandwich pimpin’ ain’t easy.

Brand new location. Food is standard Subway subs. Had the cold cut special for Dec. for $ 2… can go wrong on whole wheat…