That time a gas station sub changed my whole lunch routine

I used to just grab whatever fast food sandwich was closest when I was working near the industrial part of town. Then about two years ago I stopped at this little Shell station on 12th Street in Columbus because I was low on gas and starving. They had a cold case with subs wrapped in plastic for like $4.99 each. I grabbed one thinking it would be sad and dry but it was actually packed with meat and fresh veggies. It beat the $9 drive thru mess I usually got and took half the time. Now I check every gas station I pass for their deli section because you never know where you will find a real deal. Anyone else got a weird spot like a gas station or bodega that changed how you do lunch?

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lilymurphy1d ago

Oh man, that's awesome you found that hidden gem. I had a similar thing happen at a random liquor store in Cleveland that had these amazing brisket sandwiches wrapped in foil behind the counter. It basically saved my work lunches for a whole summer, way better than anything else nearby. You really gotta keep an open mind about these places.

thomas_scott1d agoMost Upvoted

Did you ever get a chance to ask them what kind of smoker they use in that tiny kitchen?