Monty’s Submarine Sandwiches

Stopped into Monty’s on a work trip for lunch. Nice little sub shop with a soup /​salad /​sandwich menu.
I got the Italiano on wheat. The bread is on the softer side and not very crackly. I got mine cold.
The biggest positive for me was that the cold cuts and veggies tasted really fresh. It blows subway away in this regard.
And, a personal preference, they have cherry Pepsi on the soda fountain.
However, fountain soda refills are 0.50, which is kind of odd.
They had fresh baked brownies and rice crispy treats for sale on the counter too tgat looked really tempting.
Prices were a bit higher than chains. My meal of the sandwich, chips and large drink with one refill was $ 10.50.
The only bad thing I felt was the first booth I sat at was very sticky. I came at lunch rush, so it may not have been cleaned off, but still not good. The booth behind it was fine.
So, a good lunch stop for a good bite to avoid the chains.

Best sandwiches in Springfield! We stopped here on our way home to Chicago. I had a Lighter Biter with broccoli and cheese soup and a heated Hamlit on sweet bread. So good! My son loved the Turkey Bacon Ranch on French, which he could not finish. Hubby really enjoyed the El Italiano on French, especially the sweet Italian dressing. My daughter had the Gobbler on sweet bread heated and she enjoyed it. Staff very friendly. Quick service and great prices. 69 cents for a bottle of water! Will definitely return!

Decent sandwiches but don’t be surprised when the guy in the beret asks «how can I be of disservice to you today?» or «how can I mess up your order today?». He thinks he’s being cute and it’s obviously an act but he just comes off like a jerk. The lady that works with him looks very tired and irritated from listening to him all day. Go across town to the other Monty’s instead.