Super Subs is a counter-service sandwich shop in Oklahoma City's Midtown district that builds made-to-order subs and wraps on fresh bread, positioning itself between quick-service chains and sit-down lunch spots. The operation runs lean, focused on customization and speed rather than table service or a full kitchen program.
Super Subs occupies a compact storefront and operates on a straightforward model: customers select bread, protein, vegetables, and toppings from behind-counter options, and the staff assembles and wraps. The menu avoids frying and specializes in cold and warm sub formats. Portion sizes run generous; most sandwiches are substantial enough to be a full lunch rather than a side option. The space itself is utilitarian, with limited seating and a cash register up front; the experience is fundamentally grab-and-go or eat quickly at a counter, not lingering.
Signature builds anchor the menu alongside a build-your-own option. The Italian sub typically runs $9 to $11 depending on size, while meatier options like turkey or roast beef hover between $10 and $13. Vegetarian subs cost $7 to $9. Wraps price similarly to subs of the same filling. Extras like bacon, avocado, or added meat run $0.75 to $1.50 each. Prices and portion sizes should be confirmed directly, as menu pricing can shift seasonally.
The vegetable bar is more expansive than typical sandwich shops: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, banana peppers, and pickles are standard; sprouts and olives are often available. The dressing roster includes oil and vinegar, ranch, Italian, and sometimes a house garlic aioli. This depth of customization is where Super Subs differs from chains; ordering allows real modification, not just "hold the mustard."
Jimmy John's operates several locations across the metro and emphasizes speed and simplicity. Jimmy John's subs ($7 to $11) use thinner bread, lighter fillings, and a more limited build-your-own palette, and they deliver. Choose Jimmy John's if you want something quick and standardized; choose Super Subs if you want to pile vegetables and control every layer.
Subway has broader metro coverage and lower entry prices ($6 to $9 for a six-inch), but the bread is softer and the meat thinner. Subway's appeal is convenience and familiarity; Super Subs appeals to people who find Subway's customization feels constrained and want thicker bread and meatier builds.
Ike's Chili and Chips on Northwest 23rd Street serves primarily chili and fries but builds a solid Italian sub as a sideline. Super Subs is the dedicated sandwich specialist; Ike's is a chili destination that happens to make subs.
This shop works for Midtown workers and residents wanting a substantial lunch built to spec without commitment to sit-down dining. It suits people who eat standing up or at desks, or who want takeout to eat elsewhere. It appeals to customization-focused eaters who find standardized chains limiting.
Super Subs does not suit diners seeking a full meal experience, alcohol, or dessert. It is not a place to linger for an hour. It is not ideal for dietary restriction accommodations beyond basic vegetarian or avoiding certain vegetables, since the prep is straightforward and cross-contact risk is inherent to the counter layout.
Walk in, step to the counter, and state your size (usually six-inch, foot-long, or wrap). Point to your protein from the display case. The staff will ask or show you the bread options, which typically include Italian, wheat, or a specialty variety. Then indicate your vegetables and dressing. Payment is usually cash or card at the register. Assembly happens in front of you and takes 5 to 10 minutes. Most customers take their sub immediately; a few eat at the counter on bar seating.
Super Subs keeps Midtown hours, typically opening around 10 or 11 a.m. and closing by 6 or 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with reduced or no weekend hours. Street parking is available on the block; the shop has no dedicated lot. Confirm hours before a visit, as they can shift seasonally or with staffing.
Super Subs survives in a crowded sandwich market because it delivers custom builds with fresh bread and reasonable pricing in a neighborhood where lunch speed matters. For Midtown workers and nearby residents, it is the local sub option worth the short trip.
