Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs

I stopped here for lunch between appointments. The line was quick, the price was higher than at Yello Sub ($ 7 or $ 8 for a half-​sub, versus $ 6.50 for an entire sub), and the guacamole was not beautiful. My bad for ordering pre-​made guacamole that is in a squeezable plastic container.

Staff likes to rush you through your order. It was like 10 degrees outside, and it felt like the A/​C was on, and the ceiling fans were on high. Not a comfortable atmosphere.

Staff is off the chain. Especially the GM Todd. 2 really awesome night crew member named Cole and Grayson. Love taking in the atmosphere as a I cram footlong meatball subs down my gullet.

I can’t tell if my love of Mr Goodcents is because I’m burnt out on Subway and finally live close enough to MGC location or if the subs really do taste better? Anyway, I really like the sub selection. My favorite if the California Turkey Club with guacamole. Not the healthiest option, but I can’t hate anything that pairs bacon with guacamole. Before a race, the fiancé and I usually eat here because we can get bland pasta and a sub for our carb load. And yes, the pasta is bland. I’ve had the spaghetti and meatballs and the alfredo, but neither is stand out. Not a lot of spicy and definitely not your grandmother’s recipe. but before a race we don’t want anything that isn’t expected so it works out. I’ve previously had the chicken noodle soup and it left a yellow stain in the cup it was served in. Odd. Methinks this soup sits for a long while before it is served so take heed. I did love the egg noodles in it though!
This Lawrence location has the new coke machine that lets you choose your drink and add flavors to it. The restaurant had plenty of seating and the service was fast.

The subs are «okay» but consistency is NOT something they pride themselves on. And beware, if you are wanting a sub delivered (or even want to call ahead for carry out) anytime even close to when they close, they will not even answer the phone. Bad service and mediocre subs.

Mr. Goodcents fills my need for «regular» sub sandwiches. They’re not gourmet, and they don’t claim to be, so it’s all fine with me, The first few times I came here for quick alfredo pasta. It’s okay. At least for the alfredo, it’s something to get if you are hungry and just not in the mood to deal with anything too time intensive or complex. The subs are the better side of Mr. Goodcents. Like I said, not gourmet, but there is something in their simplicity that does make me crave them on occasion. I think like most folks today, I tend to be a wheat bread snob — I think to myself, «white or wheat? Why ever would you get white when wheat is better for you, more „natural,“ and has more flavor?» But at Mr. Goodcents, I say to myself, «I’m going to get white bread, because that’s what a stereotypical non-​pretentious sub is all about!» And it’s good. I even get all crazy and get (Heaven forbid) American cheese. And that is good, too. I think the main unique thing about Mr. Goodcents is the thinly sliced meat, which they slice right before putting on your sandwich. And it’s all nice and succulent and probably full of sodium-​enriched juices. And that’s good, too. My favorite, and the only sub I’ve actually gotten so far since it has so far made me happy, is the Penny Club, with a sampling of roast beef, turkey, and ham. It’s like the comfort food of the sub/​sandwich world. I also like that you can get a 4″, 8″, or 12″ sub… a couple times I have gotten the little baby 4″ sub (for ~$ 3.00), which is sometimes all you need. The Mr. Goodcents chain is a little new to me, but I think it’s edging out Subway in my heart with it’s hokey (and somewhat creepy) little Mr. Goodcents cartoon character and tasty meats.

This is a fine and dandy sangweech shop. It certainly tastes fresher and better than Subway, but I don’t think it’s the best deli in Lawrence. Rather, it’s just about «fine». I don’t go there terribly often, because I must honestly say I have never said to myself, at lunch, «wow, I need some Goodcents!» Rather, if I need a sandwich, there are a myriad of places to go, and Jimmy Johns usually wins out. However, Goodcents is tasty and fresh and good… it’s just not great.

How has Mr. Goodcents not been reviewed yet? They have the most delicious deli sandwiches ever! Freshly baked bread, the most thinly sliced cheese, fresh vegetable toppings, and yummy chocolate chip cookies! mmm, can’t wait to return!