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Once in awhile Subway comes out with a new creation that we're excited to try, like their breakfast sandwiches. The same cannot be said for Subway's two most recent additions -- the Steak & Cheese (pictured in the front) and the Fiery Turkey Jalapeno subs.
The Steak & Cheese has been out since August; the Turkey Jalapeno sandwich is part of Subway's Fiery Footlong Frenzy campaign, which is sponsored by Playstation (and seems to truly motivate gamers to purchase several Subway products at one time for a chance to win Playstation gear).
Subway's motto is "Eat Fresh," and their fiery sandwiches are indeed "fresh"...in the sense that they're down right mean. They truly create a burning hot, can't-taste-anything-else-for-30-minutes sensation.
Subway Fiery Turkey Jalapeno
Grade: C-
Nutritional Information: 440 calories, 18 grams fat, 1350 mg sodium
Our testers said: "It was a just a standard Subway sandwich with the ingredients in a different combination." "I love super hot foods, so considering it's fairly cheap and fairly tasty, I would consider ordering it the next time I'm at Subway." "This sandwich could easily rival BK's Angry Whopper -- it was so hot, I lost the flavor of the other ingredients on the sandwich. For once, the sandwich came together exactly as advertised -- with a ton of jalapeños."
Subway Steak & Cheese
Grade: C
Nutritional Information: 380 calories, 10 grams fat, 1230 mg sodium
Our testers said: "This is a weak take on a classic Philly Cheese steak with ground up beef, melted cheese and a chipotle sauce. I found myself looking for the beef, there was hardly any on the sandwich." "It's not the sort of thing I would rave about to friends." "It wasn't great and it wasn't bad -- there are other sandwiches I'd order again before having this."
Fast Food Reviews
Taco Bell Chicken Flatbread Sandwich
Grade: B
Nutritional Information: 290 calories, 15 grams fat, 720 mg sodium
Our testers said: "Surprisingly good. All of the ingredients seemed to be fresh -- the bread was soft and the cheese wasn't a disgusting, chemical-tasting mess." "While it says there's a chipotle sauce, it seems like the heat is coming directly from the chicken. The spices give the sandwich just the right amount of kick and heat down the throat. I would actually eat this again."
The sandwich was admittedly on the small side; you'd probably need two to fill you. On the bright side, it was pretty cheap. In New York City, where prices are inflated, it only cost $1.52 -- that's the cheapest lunch we've had in a while.
Starbucks Toffee Mocha (Hot)
Grade: C
Our testers said: "Very sweet and not a very good toffee flavor to me. It tastes more like the regular mocha coffee that they already have." "I wouldn't mind a stronger hint of toffee. Leaves a very filmy taste in my mouth, though, which I don't like. It's a little bit too thick -- I don't like my coffee (or even my lattes) to be as thick as hot chocolate." "All I really taste is sugar. Maybe a little caramelized, but mostly just overwhelmingly sweet."
Starbucks Toffee Mocha (Cold)
Grade: B
Our testers said: "Was able to taste the toffee flavor in this one more and it was slightly bitter -- in a good way, I hate drinks that are too sweet. It also had a nice aroma." "I can taste the toffee more in the cold drink. But I don't really think I can taste much coffee. Still tastes like chocolate milk." "I'd rather just have some ice cream or a milk shake."
Denny's Fried Cheese Melt
Grade: A
Our testers said: "I thought the mozzarella sticks were amazing. I was concerned that the breading around the sticks would either get lost or soggy because of the other cheese surrounding it, but it held up well. The marinara sauce was delicious. It had just the right seasoning with an incredible amount of basil in it. The sourdough bread was fresh, crispy and had just the right amount of butter on it to make this grilled cheese sandwich one of the best I've ever had."
McDonald's Deluxe Angus Wrap
Grade: C-
Nutritional Info: 25 grams fat, 410 calories
What's in it: Angus beef, tomato, American cheese, pickles, lettuce and red onions.
Our testers said: "I wasn't sure how I would feel about eating my burger in a wrap, but turns out it wasn't so bad. However, when looking at the calories and fat compared to the actual burger, I might as well go for the full-fat option." "When I think of a 'snack,' I think of something less heavy and something that will boost my energy level. After eating this, I just wanted to take a nap." "My favorite part about this wrap was the crunchy pickles."
Bacon & Cheese Angus Wrap
Grade: F
Nutritional Info: 21 grams fat, 390 calories
What's in it: Angus beef, bacon, American cheese, pickles and red onions
Our testers said: "The ketchup mixed with the fake, stringy bacon produced a pungent taste in my mouth -- close to drinking tomato juice while eating a dry beef burger with waxy cheese -- it's not a good combination." "This wrap left me with no words -- it was that bad."
Mushroom & Swiss Angus Wrap
Grade: F
Nutritional Info: 26 grams fat, 430 calories
What's in it: Angus beef, mushrooms and Swiss cheese
Our testers said: "If there was a grade letter lower than F, this wrap would have received it." "This is a complete mess in my mouth -- the mushrooms tasted like they came right out of a can (with a metal aftertaste)." "I would much rather eat any one of those Taco Bell Cantina Tacos than ever eat this wrap ever again."
Taco Bell Cantina Taco - Chicken
Grade: B+
Nutritional Info: 2.5 grams fat, 170 calories
What's in it: "Southwest" chicken, onions, lime, cilantro (wrapped up in corn tortillas)
Our testers said: "This taco is easily better than any other item on their menu. The moist chicken had just the right amount of spice and the corn tortilla's were still warm, not gummy. If we had just one request, it would be to add more sauce or a spicy salsa."
Cantina Taco - Steak
Grade: D
Nutritional Info: 2.5 grams fat, 160 calories
What's in it: Onions, lime, beef, cilantro (wrapped up in corn tortillas)
Our testers said: "The steak and wrap were both dry -- when we tasted the beef alone, it was extremely chewy and lacked the simple basics like salt and pepper. It wasn't worth more than two bites."
Cantina Taco - Carnitas
Grade: F
Nutritional Info: 7 grams fat, 200 calories
What's in it: Onions, lime, shredded pork, cilantro (wrapped up in corn tortillas)
Our testers said: "Never has food looked so completely different in real life than in the advertised photograph. A pile of mush and odd flavors, this mixture of sweet pork and onions never came together. To be brutally honest, when opened up, this taco looked like cat food -- and not chunky style. We couldn't get through more than one bite."
KFC Original Doublicious
Grade: C+
Nutritional Info (small): 23 grams fat, 470 calories
Our testers said: "This is a much better combo -- the saltiness of the fried chicken balances out the sweet bread." "I'd much rather have the sandwich with the Colonel's Sauce rather than the honey mustard BBQ." "While the bun itself does not taste good, it is soft and fresh -- like it just came out of the oven, which is surprising for a fast-food establishment."
KFC Grilled Doublicious
Grade: D
Nutritional Info: 11 grams fat, 360 calories
Our testers said: "If you blindfolded me and didn't tell me what I was eating, I would have said this was a hot dog." "The combination of the honey mustard and the sweet Hawaiian bun was overwhelming, way too sweet." "I couldn't tell whether I was tasting the cheese or the sauce." "I'd much rather splurge on the calories and fat and eat the fried version."
Friendly's Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt
Grade: B+
Nutritional Info: 1500 calories, 97 grams fat, 2090 mgs sodium
Our testers said: The grilled cheese "buns" were buttery, oozing with just the right amount of cheese and just the right amount of greasiness. True, the burger could have been more plump and juicy but it was the right amount of beef to balance out the two grilled cheese sandwiches. The only thing we'd do differently is skip the lettuce. Watery, shredded lettuce did not pair well with the grilled cheese.
KFC's Double Down Sandwich
Grade: B
Nutritional Info: 540 calories, 32 grams fat,1380 mgs sodium
This sandwich isn't for the faint of heart. The sodium intake alone will knock you off your feet: Our testers determined the salty culprit seemed to be the breading on the chicken, though it was pleasingly crispy and the meat itself was quite moist. The bacon was legit -- it didn't have the usual weirdly chewy, artificial bacon-bit taste -- but it was essentially lost, both physically and flavor-wise (along with the cheese), between the two behemoth chicken filets. And there was a lot of discussion around whether the cheese was really a cheese spread, or if it had just melded with the special sauce.
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad
Grade: --
Nutritional Info: 49 grams fat, 740 calories
What's in it: Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, shaved Asiago cheese, French bread croutons, Wendy's spicy chicken with a lemon garlic Caesar dressing.
Our testers said: We can't officially give this salad a grade because Wendy's forgot to put the salad dressing in our bag. However, we can say that the garlic croutons with sea salt, black pepper and garlic were absolutely delicious. And with Wendy's classic spicy chicken filet on top, we believe this salad has potential. We look forward to going back and trying this one again (with the dressing this time).
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9-21-2010 @1:28PM Catherine said... By biggest pet peeve with Subway's "Specialty" sandwiches is that when you order one, the clerk expects you to know how to make it! They still ask "what bread?" "What meat do you want on that?" "What kind of cheese?" etc, etc. I think the last time I ordered something like a Chicken Asiago sandwich they actually asked me what kind of meat. UM WHAT DO YOU THINK? What is the point of these specialty sandwiches if you have to figure out what would taste good on them?
Is it just me? Or my local untrained subway workers?
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9-22-2010 @9:38AM Ammitt@aol.com said... The turkey jalapeno sandwich was a joke. 3 slices of dry turkey with mediocre cheese and the jalapenos...I had to tell them three times extra jalapenos, they were just going to ass one per slice of meat. My advice, save money, make your own subs!
9-22-2010 @10:46AM areudingme said... I don't even like Dave (Pervert) Letterman.What is real fun about telling everyone I start drinking at eight in the evening? They are all a bunch of IDIOTS Turn them ALL OFF. Watch Science channel or something else. Snooki looks like a tramp setting in that chair.
9-22-2010 @11:23PM suziebisback said... Subway's great... if you don't like MEAT on your sandwich! SUBWAY IS A CROCK!
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9-22-2010 @8:52AM me to you said... our local subway has this great sub. It's called the spicy snatch on whole wheat. Boy it's finger lickin' GOOOOODD
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9-22-2010 @9:13AM last known as said...
responding to the reply by "me to you" below::
Our McDonald's has one also called the "Golden Arches" and it's a real tasty piece of meat on a pair of firm round buns. you need extra napkins in case the sandwich drips on you.
our local subway has this great sub. It's called the spicy snatch on whole wheat. Boy it's finger lickin' GOOOOODD
9-22-2010 @9:29AM Melody said... All I can say to Subway is: Where is the Beef? Is there any meat between all that bread and salad?
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9-26-2010 @4:19PM JULIE said... I love driving by Subway on my way home to make a better sandwhich than they could ever serve up .
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9-22-2010 @10:55AM Patrick R said... Those are some sexy looking sandwiches. Oh wait, did I say "sexy"? I meant "awful."
Seriously, Subway. A decent sandwich is not that hard to make. Get with the program.
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9-22-2010 @5:32PM Brunowolf said... You folks who don't like the New Turkey Jalapeno sub because it is too hot are wussies. My Subway does a great job making my sandwiches. All I have to tell them is my bread and cheese choice and vegetables. The sandwich calls for the Southwest Chipolte Sauce. That stuff is great and now I put it on my next favorite, the Italian BMT. Later people, I'm on my way to Subway for lunch.
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9-22-2010 @3:18PM CJ said... BLIMPIES IS THE BEST!!! :9
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9-26-2010 @10:00AM Tom said... I seen a question once of "how to make a subway sub?" I say loaf of white bread and 2 slices of cheap bologna should do it. You know the real gritty bologna and day old bread. Only thing I don't know how to replicate is the retard that painstakingly takes 2 hours to make a bologna sandwich. That crap can not be healthy.
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