ThunderCloud Subs

Atmosphere ? It's a sub shop. There is music playing, the people are working, there are sometimes a few customers eating at their tables. If you have never been to Thunderclouds... the employees often have longer hair, seem to have tattoos and a laid back take on life. I've never walked in and seen any employee with their hair greased to their head with chinos, polo and loafers on. This is more Chronicle, less FOX News. Employees have personality and musical preferences. Food? Fantastic. Yummy. Get a NY Italian salad. So tasty that I want it at least 3 times a week, but I try to contain myself. Quick. Tasty. Healthy options if you want those and sweet treats if you want something extra. I like suggesting it for dates. If they can't appreciate the people, I know they probably aren't my people. It may be the only thing left of old Austin (when it was still a laid back city where music and creativity had value and everything was not over priced and political.)

Whenever me and my roommates are trying to pick a place to go get subs, we always end back up at this tiny local shop. We love the atmosphere and the laid back Austin vibe. And the subs are always fresh and delicious!

Best sub shop in ATX. I love their thunder sauce and that I can get any sub as a salad! Also love to order their large meatballs with sauce, though sometimes they do not give you the $7 worth charged depending on the person working the counter. Overall though, it’s a go to!

I’ve only tried their catered sandwiches and they are terrible. Their cookies are also bad.

I love stopping by for a sandwich 🥪. Super fresh and yummy choices. I have the Big Paul with a pickle, chips, and a Pepsi !! $15. It's a big sandwich, hits the spot.

I have been a Thundercloud patron for 20+ years and have been to most of the locations across Austin. It has been my go-to sandwich spot. I even ordered multiple sandwiches just yesterday for an office event. My experience at this location today was less than desirable. I went at what I was hoping was an off-peak time, 1:45 pm. When I arrived there were six employees behind the counter. Two were waiting on customers and one person was ahead of me in line. I had to wait an unreasonable amount of time when there were so few customers and so many employees. If you see that one customer is a Chatty Cathy (and is paying with cash and counting the exact coins!) and it is taking a long time for the other customer's order to be completed (for whatever reason) and the line is not moving, that is the time to drop whatever else you are doing and help the waiting customers. I'll admit that I did let out a loud breath and showed my displeasure. That's my bad. But the employee straightening chairs instead of making sandwiches and obviously in a senior position, could have diffused the situation instead of escalating it by loudly announcing, "Sir, if you're frustrated I can help you over here." It was said with annoyance, not sympathy. And why would you call out a customer like that? Yes, I'm frustrated. This is taking way longer than it should and you're doing nothing to help. And why would you think I would skip ahead of the person in front of me? A better course of action... stop what you were doing, walk behind the counter and say, "I apologize you guys had to wait, I can help the next person in line." Then offer us a free bag of chips or a cookie and all would be well. Instead I was met with indifference and then an aggressive attitude when I'm in there spending my hard-earned money. When I did step forward to order from the aforementioned employee, he was borderline rude and unapologetic. I will not be back. Goodbye Thundercloud, we had a nice run.

This was my first time back in town since I moved away in almost 10 years and TC was one of my top choices to eat at. They did not disappoint. Tasted just like I remembered, yummy!! Miss you already Thundercloud.😋

Very fresh food. Very friendly staff! Highly recommended!