"Fine" Dining26 Feb 2025

Subway Is Even Worse Than You Remember

Subway's reputation has been circling the drain for years—but is it really as bad as people say? We tried a bunch of footlongs and we've got thoughts.

This week, Terral Wells joins me to put the country's most common fast-food chain to the test. From a pretzel drier than the Mojave Desert to an interior design aesthetic that actively made Terral upset, we break down every moment of our subpar experience.

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WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

🥖 Is there anything redeemable about Subway?
🫠 The footlong pretzel was a mistake.
🚨 "Is that smell coming from Subway? Damn, that's crazy." – A real quote from a real woman outside Subway.
🖼️ Bizarre wall art that we still don't understand.
🥪 The assembly line: efficient or soul-crushing?
💀 Subway's decor is so lifeless it might be worse than the food.
🍪 The cookie: the best thing we ate but still just fine.
📉 Where does Subway rank in our search for the most mediocre restaurant in America?

💬 LET ME KNOW: What's the worst thing you've ever eaten at a Subway?

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