This is a follow-up to our Spotlight Series article from last year, where we talked about the surprising importance of Vashon’s one and only fast food franchise. Since then, Subway on Vashon continues to do what it does best: serve up sandwiches with a side of small-town charm.
Tucked next to IGA, this Subway has all the things you’d expect from the brand—Footlongs, wraps, chopped salads, cookies—but the experience feels a little different when you’re ordering with island dirt on your boots and someone in line is chatting about the ferry schedule. It’s exactly the kind of place you don’t think you’ll miss until you need a reliable lunch spot that doesn’t require a second mortgage or a reservation.
Yelp reviewers continue to praise the shop for its customer service. One called out Vinny and his team by name, saying they always serve “dependable food and, more importantly, fantastic service.” Another review pointed out the obvious but worth repeating truth: “If you like Subway, you know what you’re getting. These guys do it well, and they could use your support.” Even on TripAdvisor, where travelers tend to expect culinary fireworks, someone still gave them credit for being clean, quick, and consistent.
According to their official page, this location offers online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery. And yes, they cater, because nothing says “island office lunch” quite like a tray of six-inch subs and oatmeal raisin cookies. You’ll find all the classics—Italian B.M.T., Chicken Bacon Ranch, Veggie Delite—and you can build your own, right down to the bread type and sauce ratio.
Personally, I’ve dropped in after long days working on island projects and found comfort in the predictable: a toasted turkey sub, heavy on pickles, light on small talk. There’s something to be said for knowing exactly what you’re getting when everything else is blowing sideways outside.
So yes, it’s a chain. Yes, the menu is the same as anywhere else. But there’s something undeniably Vashon about this Subway. The staff knows your name. The parking lot has more Subarus than sedans. And the vibe? Well, it’s part ferry line energy, part after-school hangout, part dependable lunch stop for islanders who just need something good and fast.
This feature is part of our ongoing series from the Vashon-Maury.com team, highlighting the unique businesses that make our island so special. If you own a local business and would like to be featured in the Observer, we invite you to submit an article for consideration at vashon-maury.com/submit-writing. Please include as much detail as possible about your business (what you offer, what sets you apart) and share a short story about how you came to Vashon or what inspired you to start your venture here. We’re proud to support the Vashon-Maury community and would love to help tell your story.
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