Ocean Subs
Sandwich shop · Mission Terrace ·
Specialty subs with fresh ingredients and unique sauces
Specialty subs with fresh ingredients and unique sauces
"There’s no other way to say it—Ocean Subs in the Excelsior makes the best subs in SF: oblong stacks of evenly toasted dutch crunch rolls, crisp shredded lettuce, thinly sliced piles of meat, and an herb vinaigrette that ties everything together like a well-timed punchline. Each one arrives bulging in wax paper confines, hefty enough to anchor one of those boats docked at Pier 26. And, unlike most sandwich spots, Ocean Subs' menu only has four options. It turns out, more isn’t always more." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"There are a lot of controversial questions in SF. Should cars be allowed on the Great Highway? Is Golden Gate Park really haunted? But one debate we're happy to weigh in on is who makes the city's best sub sandwiches. It's clearly Ocean Subs. The Excelsior spot focuses on just four fantastic subs that, despite being congested with salty cold cuts, are so balanced they should join the circus and do tightrope walks. Classic fixings aren't just fine-tuned, they get bonuses of tangy herb vinaigrette and a toasted dutch crunch roll, which is even crunchier after a trip in the oven and still maintains a satisfying chew." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Ocean Subs has one of the best lunch deals in the neighborhood. For less than $15, you’ll get one of their four, perfectly calibrated sandwiches, plus chips and a drink. We usually go for the Original Sub on toasted dutch crunch, which comes stacked with Italian meats, vegetables, and a tangy herb vinaigrette. There are a few tables, but during prime lunch hours, plan on taking your order to go." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway
"There are obviously plenty of sub-$15 meals to choose from in SF, but lunch at Ocean Subs will keep you full throughout the day, whether you’re spending the next eight hours on Zoom with your camera off or have to sustain a full day of real, in-person conversations. Every sandwich at this Excelsior spot is gets so generously filled that you’ll need to warm up your jaw before trying to take a bite. Order the eight-inch option and make it a combo, which includes a drink and a bag of chips." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"This Excelsior spot has a tight menu of cold-cut congested subs, but tuna fetishists should go the build-your-own route for this melt. We like it specifically on a dutch crunch roll that forms a crunchy shell and maintains a satisfying chew even after a few minutes in the oven. The filling is creamy without veering into wet territory, and when the owner asks if you want everything on it, headbang your affirmation. The thick drizzle of mustard, sprinkling of pickles, and a dash of slightly biting vinaigrette get along significantly better than your mom and that one weird uncle." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
