Ideal Sub Shop

I've been coming to ideals since I was a kid and absolutely love the subs here. The service is top tier and the people here are very friendly. If you're looking for some Cape Verdean food then definitely stop by they have some CV items on the menu. My go to item whenever I come by is either the Italian sub or the tuna sub. 10/10 ! If you're ever in the Roxbury area definitely stop by.

Ideal Sub Shop is a local favorite in the neighborhood. Their sandwiches never fail to impress. My go-to order is always the tuna sub and tuna empanadas, although I wish the empanadas were stuffed a bit more generously. Keep in mind three things: 1) they only accept cash payments. 2) they close on the early side, at 3:30 PM during the week and 3:00 PM on Saturdays. 3) there's no indoor seating available; it's strictly takeout. Ideal Sub Shop remains an amazing spot for a quick and delicious meal and the staff is always friendly.

As the Generation Z calls it, this place is a big "buss"! no cap. LOL This is one of those "limited edition" places where after 3:30pm you missed out on life because they're closed. I had a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich from them today and oh man, they don't play. They added 2 eggs, extra cheese and extra bacon for an affordable price. Usually my boyfriend and I get their steak and cheese subs which is 100/10! I definitely recommend this place if you have never tried it. Remember to go before 3 :-) I ain't even mad they close early. They deserve the rest after all that hard work put in!

The Tuna subs are the best in the entire city of Boston. They make it fresh and when I say fresh I mean open a can of tuna just for your sandwich fresh. They pack the sub. You can't go wrong with the Tuna Sub at ideals.

I wish I knew about this spot sooner! Subs are simple but hit the spot every time. I would suggest getting your lunch in the morning because around noon time the place is packed.

Awwww man y'all.... I'm sad to write this review, but, I gotta keep it 100... I went here with the family on Saturday afternoon... I ordered my typical Italian sub with LIGHT MAYO & everything... It was soooo wack!!! They went extra heavy on the Mayo (I literally had to spoon globs of it out, gross)... it only came with excessive lettuce and some tomatoes (mind you, I asked for EVERYTHING)... they were stingy with the meat... it just looked sad and sloppy altogether.My mom ordered the steak and cheese with onions and mushrooms and 2 extra slices of cheese (.65 extra each slice)... I tried her sub, it was dry AF, there was NO extra cheese, and the meat was unseasoned smh... My dad ordered the same sorry Italian-sub as me... Not to mention, they went hella-up on their prices now... if they had decent quality with higher prices, I wouldn't mind... but man, that food we got was not that good.I gave it 2 stars cause my gramps Wingding dinner LOOKED decent and He liked it! All-in-all, market basket subs are better and cheaper... I don't think I'll be going back anymore... I'm disappointed, this was my favorite spot every time I came back to Boston.

Wtf happened to Ideal???? Paid them a visit yesterday around 2 for a large tuna sub with tomato and these mofos opened a can of tuna mixed in some cut up tomatoes and slapped it in a sub roll! No Mayo, no pepper, no salt...nada! Thought I was going to chow down for lunch...SURPRISE! Another twilight zone moment...pissed me off! I had to buy a jar of mayonnaise to finish preparing the tuna.

The best cold subs in all of Boston. The best canja soup too. If you never tried, it's a must. Best tuna subs ever. They use the best bread too. They use a cape verdean tuna that can only be bought at certain places. The bread is fresh, soft n chewy. No on ejse uses the bread they use. Best place for subs and good prices too!!!. This place can't be beat.

I heard someone else metion about the tuna sub , again what happen i order the extra large tuna sub the bread was flat because hardly no tuna and no mayo and when you ask for mayo they put to much . when i first went there way back the sub was the BOMB so good , now they lost a customer they s-ck

Ideal Sub ShopIt saddens me to write this post. I have been gladly supporting your establishment for well over thirty years.On Thursday 6/22/23 was the first time I have visited since during Covid.I was so disappointed upon entering the shop and the glass where you usually watch you sandwich be made was covered up and the pickup window is now the order window (like during the pandemic). Which you are given a number.We all know how the line be out the door, which we accept but to now have to wait for your order after waiting in the line from any where from 15 - 20 minutes just to order and wait some more is ridiculous.I ordered a super size Tuna with lettuce, onions and pickles. My number was 86902I started noticing that ppl that had came in after me where getting their food before me 03, 04, 05, 06, I ask the young lady why she said is yours a hot sub (no) is your bread toasted (no). She did rectify the situation by bringing it to the attention of those making sandwiches.The kicker was when I got home and opened my sub there was barely any tuna in it. I guess it's time to make my own.