Firehouse Subs

Subs that are a little $$ than other nearby sub places. Firehouse serves mostly hot subs, with the exception of chicken salad and tuna subs. They are very much all about the meats. They also offer salads and lower-​calorie sub options. The store itself is pretty barebones, but very big. Lots of tables to sit at and Freestyle drink machines. You order at the counter and they bring your sandwich to you. It’s very warm/​humid inside from their grills and bun steamers so glasses-​wearers beware. Parking is limited (if there is any at all) during M-​F daytime. The lunchtime service can get pretty slow, so I prefer to just order online so my food is waiting for me when I get there. They keep online orders on top of the giant toaster so it stays very hot and ready. I like most of the sandwiches, they’re pretty good, and I usually either get the New York Steamer or just the regular Turkey Sandwich. I’ve had a few of their low calorie sandwiches and they’re also pretty tasty. The only thing I haven’t been a fan of was their version of a philly steak. The steak was really rubbery and chewy and not thin shaved like it’s supposed to be, and there was more mayonnaise on the sandwich than provolone. Everything else has been a palate pleaser however. A solid choice for lunch if you’re on campus!

What can I say, it’s better than subway. I’d eaten here a couple times before I realized you could add peppers, oil & vinegar, hot peppers, etc. Made it much better. Two thumbs up.

Great sub’s, nice selection helpful staff and a great value too
Just wish we had these in New York.

Really good subs. I got the Under 500 Turkey Salsa Verde and had it Fully Involved (sans mayo). Probably the best sandwich I’ve had since I came to Columbia, the turkey was delicious, the bun held up, and the whole thing just tasted awesome. For only $ 7.00 and around 500 calories, not bad at all.
Also, the staff is SUPER friendly. It’s also awesome that they give back to First Responders, so I made sure to donate some money when I paid. Will definitely be visiting again with my dad who is a retired firefighter!

Great subs. Friendly service. Unlike other locations, they do not have a kids eat free day. Thats the only reason that keeps me from going here more regularly. Yes, you may think they are slower than most places at making subs, but the subs are delicious and worth the wait.

I was at this location a few weeks ago late in the evening. One of the workers mentioned to me that they close early on the weekend. I was unaware of this and when I started to ask them when that started he starts pulling out his smartphone staring at it «Probably Texting» giving me this HUH response like he didn’t hear me. Clearly a college student. The owner of this location needs to teach and train his staff to know what true customer service is. If the smartphone is more important than what I have to say I probably won’t be back anytime soon.

I love Firehouse! The selection of hot sauces is awesome and the sandwiches are great! I would argue that Firehouse is one of the best sandwich places in it’s class. I’ll definitely stop by again if I am around.

Best sub in town… well maybe a tie with which wich

The quality of sandwiches that Firehouse Subs delivers is outrageous. As a customer of both Subway and Quizno’s, I know for a fact that there is absolutely NO comparison regarding the two versus this one.
Subway has a method of toasting the bread, and at the same time, microwaving the meat topped with cheese. Then Subway adds all of the condiments to complete the sandwich. Eh…
Quizno’s places the meat & cheese on the bread and toasts the entire sandwich together, then adds the condiments to complete the sandwich. ‘Eh’ plus one…
Firehouse toasts the bread, and at the same time, steams the cheese covered meat in a special steamer. Then the meat & cheese are removed and drained of excess water, and placed on the toasted bread. At this point they add the condiments. The meat is so juicy and soaked full of flavor that you experience the aroma in a way you never thought possible. Your entire palate is immediately overwhelmed.
To explain further, whenever you see an advertisement for food, it usually looks like it was involved in a glamor photo shoot. As in, if you should happen to see this food in person, it NEVER looks the same as it did in the picture.
I will try very hard not to immediately eat my next sub, so that I can add a picture of it prior to my consuming it.
I was beyond halfway through the second half of my sub during my last visit when I got the idea to take a photo. I will not be surprised if I get accused of using a company photo. Go see for yourself.
The simple bottom line here, the absolute fact of the matter is; wherever there’s a Firehouse, Subway & Quizno’s DO NOT & WILL NOT get my business.
In the future, in addition to other business ventures, I can definitely see myself opening a franchise store of Firehouse… there is absolutely NO DOUBT it will be very successful!