When Subway introduced the Series in 2022 it was solving a real problem: standing at the counter designing a sandwich from scratch is stressful, slow, and produces wildly inconsistent results. The Series answered that with twelve pre-built, chef-designed sandwiches you order by number. Four years on, the numbered board is the most-used part of the menu and the easiest way to eat well at Subway if you do not already have a regular order.
The twelve subs are grouped in fours: Cheesesteaks, Italianos, Chickens and Clubs. Below is what is actually on each one, plus an honest read on whether it is worth your money. Every Series sub is available as a 6-inch, a Footlong, a wrap, a No Bready Bowl or a salad.
Cheesesteaks (#1–#3)
Steak, melted cheese and heat. The best-selling group by a wide margin.
#1 The Philly
What's on it: Steak, provolone, green peppers, onions, mayo on Artisan Italian.
Our take: The benchmark. Simple, cheesy, correctly greasy. Ask for it well toasted and add banana peppers.
#2 The Outlaw
What's on it: Steak, American cheese, crispy onions, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato.
Our take: Sweeter and crunchier than The Philly. The crispy onions are the whole point, so eat it fresh.
#3 The Monster
What's on it: Double steak, double cheese, pepperoni, bacon, mayo.
Our take: A genuine gut-buster and the most expensive way to eat steak at Subway. Split the Footlong.
Italianos (#4–#6)
Deli meats, Italian bread and sharp condiments. The most classically Subway group.
#4 Supreme Meats
What's on it: Salami, pepperoni, capicola, ham, provolone, oil and vinegar, oregano.
Our take: The best value on the whole Series board if you like cured meat. Order it cold.
#5 Bella Mozza
What's on it: Ham, capicola, fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato, oil and vinegar.
Our take: The one sandwich on the menu that tastes like a deli rather than a chain. Do not toast the mozzarella into oblivion.
#6 The Boss
What's on it: Meatballs, pepperoni, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan.
Our take: Meatball Marinara with ambition. Messy, hot, and the best cold-weather order on the menu.
Chickens (#7–#9)
Rotisserie-style chicken with three very different flavour directions.
#7 The MexiCali
What's on it: Chicken, pepper jack, guacamole, baja chipotle, lettuce, tomato, onion.
Our take: The most balanced chicken sub. Genuine heat, real avocado, and it survives a couple of hours in a lunch bag.
#8 The Great Garlic
What's on it: Chicken, provolone, garlic aioli, spinach, tomato, onion.
Our take: Understated and very good toasted. Add jalapeños if garlic aioli alone reads too soft for you.
#9 The Champ
What's on it: Chicken, bacon, cheese, ranch and a peppery kick.
Our take: The comfort pick — essentially Chicken & Bacon Ranch dialled up. Calorie-dense; check the numbers.
Clubs (#10–#12)
Turkey, ham and bacon combinations. The lightest group, and the most office-friendly.
#10 All-American Club
What's on it: Turkey, ham, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo.
Our take: Reliable, unexciting, never wrong. The default order for a table of six.
#11 Subway Club
What's on it: Turkey, ham, roast beef, provolone, veggies, mayo.
Our take: Roast beef makes this the most 'sandwich shop' of the clubs. Best with red wine vinegar and oregano.
#12 Turkey Cali Club
What's on it: Turkey, bacon, smashed avocado, provolone, veggies.
Our take: The freshest-tasting Series sub and the one to order in July. Also the easiest to make genuinely healthy.
Which Subway Series sub should you order?
- First time at the Series board: #1 The Philly. It is the group's reference point and the least likely to disappoint.
- Best value per dollar: #4 Supreme Meats — five cured meats for mid-range money.
- Best cold sub for a packed lunch: #12 Turkey Cali Club or #5 Bella Mozza.
- Biggest appetite: #3 The Monster, ideally shared.
- Lightest option: #12 as a No Bready Bowl, which drops the roll entirely.
Customising a Series sub without breaking it
You are allowed to change anything — staff will not blink. A few changes that reliably improve the sandwich:
- Add acid. Banana peppers, pickles or red wine vinegar cut through the cheese-heavy builds (#1, #3, #9) enormously.
- Hold the mayo, keep the signature sauce. Most Series subs carry both; the signature sauce is what makes the sub distinctive, the mayo is just calories.
- Toast selectively. Toast the steak, meatball and chicken subs. Leave the Italianos and Clubs cold so the meats keep their texture.
- Swap the bread deliberately. Italian Herb & Cheese overwhelms subtle builds like #5 and #8 — see our bread and toppings guide.
Series vs classic: is the upcharge worth it?
A Series Footlong typically costs $2–$4 more than the classic sub closest to it, and you generally get more protein, a second cheese or a signature sauce for the difference. If you would have added double meat or premium toppings anyway, the Series is cheaper than building it yourself. If you are a lettuce-tomato-mustard purist, the classic board and the Sub of the Day will serve you better. Exact numbers are in our Subway prices guide.
Subway occasionally rotates limited-time Series variants and regional exclusives in and out. The twelve numbered subs above are the standing US lineup as of August 2026.
