Subway's menu changes in two ways: the announcements, and the quiet franchise-level decisions nobody publicises. The second kind affects your local store far more. Here is where things stand in 2026, and how to tell what your own branch actually stocks.

What's genuinely new

  • The Sidekicks snack range is now permanent at most stores — the Footlong Cookie, Footlong Churro and Footlong Pretzel moved from limited-time to standard. Detail in Sidekicks and the Footlong Cookie.
  • Deli-thin slicing and freshly sliced meats continue to roll out, which is the change most likely to alter how your usual order tastes.
  • Wraps and No Bready Bowls are now a first-class format rather than a special request, with menu-board pricing at more stores — comparison here.
  • App-first pricing. More offers are app-exclusive and fewer are in-store paper coupons. See coupons and the app guide.

What quietly disappeared

  • Soup at the majority of US franchises — see sides.
  • Some breakfast programmes. Many stores no longer run breakfast at all, even where the menu board still lists it (breakfast guide).
  • Regional proteins including rotisserie-style chicken and Buffalo Chicken at low-volume stores.
  • The blanket $5 Footlong-style national price point. Value now lives in the Sub of the Day and app bundles instead.

The Subway Series in 2026

The twelve numbered subs remain the backbone of the menu, with recipe tweaks rather than replacements — cheese swaps, the MVP vinaigrette appearing on more builds, and avocado availability varying by region on #12 Turkey Cali Club. The full lineup and honest ranking is in our Subway Series guide, and every sandwich on the board is listed in the complete sandwich list.

Prices

The direction of travel is unchanged: modest annual increases, wide regional spread, and a growing gap between menu-board price and what a rewards member with an app offer actually pays. Current ranges are tracked in the price guide.

How to check your own store

  1. Open the app or the website ordering flow and select your branch — the menu shown is store-specific.
  2. Compare it with the printed board; the digital menu is usually the accurate one.
  3. If an item is missing, ask. Some proteins are stocked but not listed.
  4. For availability by area, start from Subway near me.
Menu availability, recipes and prices vary by franchise and change without notice. This page reflects widely reported US conditions in 2026; confirm in the Subway app.