In a city with so many great sandwich options, why would anyone go to a subway?  I can get a much tastier hoagie from a food truck for about the same price.

wow that is lame

I thought there was a restriction on take out restaurants on Walnut and Chestnut?

 Of my favorite sandwich shops–Sarcone’s, Paesano’s, Chickie’s, and Cosmi’s–I think only Cosmi’s is regularly open past 5pm.  I’m sure some places are open later but I’ll admit I sometimes get Wawa (never Subway, though).

It pains me to see people pick Subway over any number of good sandwich choices in the City, but brand recognition, convenience, and the “fast food standard” (a subway sandwich will always taste the same no matter where you get it) drives a lot of people to Subway.

 Going to Wawa is like going to Rita’s though.  It’s a local business and it actually somewhat blends in to the neighborhoods where it opens up.  I’ve yet to see a place where that ugly ass green and yellow of Subway has blended in.  You bring up a good point about how early certain places close though.  It’s a shame because those are exactly the type of places that should be open into the late evening given that they serve great food for reasonable prices.

Not to mention that none of those places are anywhere near 19th & Chestnut. The Primo’s down the street though should be open later. Old Nelson at 20th & Chestnut is open 24 hours and makes pretty good sandwiches, much better than Subway and Wawa at any rate.