Spring is here, and so are the cravings! With the season in full swing,
I’ve gathered the top “Pub Sub” hacks making waves lately. From secret menu creations to the latest hot honey craze, here are 10 must-try subs you’ll want to add to your order ASAP.
1. The “Viral Hot Honey” (The Current #1 Trend)
This is the sub dominating your feed right now. The standard menu item is fine, but this specific customization changes everything.
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The Order: Chicken Tender Sub.
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The Hack: Ask them to toss the chopped tenders in the Hot Honey Sauce (don’t just drizzle it; tossing coats every nook). Swap the standard Provolone for Smoked Gouda or Boar’s Head 3-Pepper Colby Jack. Add Garlic Pickles (crucial swap from dill) and finish with a sprinkle of Oregano and Black Pepper.
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The Taste Test: The 3-Pepper cheese brings a smokiness that cuts right through the sticky sweetness of the honey. The garlic pickles add a sour punch that makes your jaw ache in the best way possible. It’s sticky, messy, and absolutely worth the napkins.
2. The “Holiday Feast” (Seasonal Exclusive)
You only have a few days left to order this before it vanishes for another year. It’s Christmas dinner in a handheld format.
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The Order: The Limited-Time Turkey Cranberry Holiday Sub.
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The Hack: Ask for extra bacon and double toasted. The heat needs to melt the Smoked Gruyere into the cranberry relish.
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The Taste Test: It’s savory, salty, and sweet all at once. The tart cranberry relish brightens up the heavy turkey and cheese, while the bacon adds that necessary crunch. It literally tastes like the best leftovers you’ve ever had.
3. The “Chaos” Salad (The Low-Carb Viral Hit)
Technically a salad, but it’s trending because it drives the Deli crazy and tastes incredible.
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The Order: “Chicken Tender Salad” (Sub in a Tub).
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The Hack: Hot Honey Chicken on a bed of spinach (skip the iceberg). Add cucumbers, banana peppers, and—this is key—ask for Boar’s Head Chipotle Gourmaise as the dressing instead of ranch.
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The Taste Test: This turns a heavy cheat meal into a “power bowl.” The heat from the Chipotle Gourmaise creeps up on you, but the cold, crisp cucumbers cool it down instantly. A texture bomb without the bread coma.
4. The “London Onion” (The Cult Favorite)
If you are tired of chicken tenders, this is the “grown-up” viral pick gaining traction on Reddit.
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The Order: Boar’s Head London Broil Roast Beef.
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The Hack: Ask for French Onion Dip (or Gourmaise) spread directly on the bread before toasting. Top with Swiss Cheese and crispy Fried Onions (from the topping station).
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The Taste Test: Rich, savory, and pure umami. The French onion spread melts into the bread, making it taste like a fancy steakhouse appetizer. It’s salty, but in a “I can’t stop eating this” kind of way.
5. The “Comfort King” (Hot Honey + Mac)
This is for the “cheat day” warriors. Do not attempt this if you have plans to run a marathon later.
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The Order: Hot Honey Chicken Tender Sub.
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The Hack: Order a small side of Gouda Mac & Cheese from the hot case and ask them to scoop it ONTO the sub before toasting.
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The Taste Test: A carb-on-carb masterpiece. The creamy Gouda pasta mixes with the spicy honey chicken to create a sauce of its own. It’s heavy, indulgent, and satisfying in a way that feels illegal.
6. The “Sweet Heat Italian” (The Hybrid)
People are bored of the standard Italian and are remixing it with the new sauces.
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The Order: Boar’s Head Italian Sub.
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The Hack: Ask for Pepperhouse Gourmaise (peppercorn mayo) on the bread, and drizzle Hot Honey over the salami and ham before toasting.
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The Taste Test: Think “Charcuterie Board on a bun.” You get the salt from the cured meats, the sharp bite of the pepper, and the floral sweetness of the honey. It elevates a basic lunch sub into something gourmet.
7. The “Nashville Mock” (The Crunch Hack)
A poor man’s Nashville Hot Chicken that surprisingly delivers.
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The Order: Chicken Tender Sub.
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The Hack: Ask them to toss the tenders in a mix of Hot Honey + Buffalo sauce (50/50 mix). Load it with Extra Pickles and ask for a scoop of Coleslaw on top (if available) or just lettuce and ranch.
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The Taste Test: The vinegar in the Buffalo sauce cuts the sugar of the honey, creating a tangy heat. The cold slaw/lettuce against the hot fried chicken gives you that classic hot chicken contrast.
8. The “Cordon Bleu” Remix
A secret menu item that feels fancy.
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The Order: Chicken Tender Sub.
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The Hack: Ask them to add sliced Ham and Swiss Cheese on top of the tenders. Drizzle with Honey Mustard before toasting.
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The Taste Test: The ham crisps up in the toaster, wrapping around the chicken. The Swiss cheese gets perfectly gooey (better than Provolone here). It’s salty, tangy from the mustard, and incredibly filling.
9. The “Buffalo Blue Crunch”
For the wing fanatics who think the standard Buffalo sub is too “dry.”
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The Order: Buffalo Chicken Tender Sub.
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The Hack: Ask for the tenders to be tossed (not drizzled). Crucial step: Ask for Blue Cheese Crumbles (not dressing) and extra celery/onions if you want the full wing experience.
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The Taste Test: The crumbles are the game changer. They don’t make the bread soggy like the dressing does. You get sharp, funky cheese hits in every bite mixed with the spicy vinegar of the buffalo sauce.
10. The “Miami Grill” (The Spicy Cuban)
A 2026 twist on the classic Cuban that brings the heat.
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The Order: Boar’s Head Havana Bold Sub.
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The Hack: Peppenero Ham, Chipotle Gouda, and pickles. Press it flat.
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The Taste Test: It’s compact, crunchy, and spicy. The “Press” is non-negotiable—it fuses the bread and meat together. The Chipotle Gouda lingers on your tongue, making you reach for your drink after every bite.
