Everywhere there are establishments that claim to 
be ‘World Famous’. Everything from restaurants and bars to electronic stores and car washes. But what does it really take to be world famous? Perhaps being known to people on several continents? Or perhaps maybe hosting dignitaries or world leaders?
On that note, it’s time to check out a little place called Tastee Sub Shop.
Michele introduced me to Tastee Subs not long after we first started dating. This little sub shop in Edison, New Jersey is her favorite and she was a frequent patron while living in the area, now making stops from time to time while in the area for a bite to eat. Tastee Sub Shop does one thing, and they do it better than anybody; they make subs. No pizza, no grill, just subs and bags of chips and sodas. And it’s all done in an assembly line manner - the first person takes the order and slices the meat, it’s passed to the next person who adds cheese, then the next who handles toppings, on to the next to last person who wraps it or puts it on the plate, and the final cog in the machine is the cashier. But the quick assembly is overshadowed by the supreme quality of the final product, all of the freshest ingredients cut and served same day.
This model for a small business success caught the eye of one particular person with a significant interest in how the economics and management of small business is conducted in America. On July 28, 2010 President Barack Obama visited Tastee Sub Shop to have lunch and discuss economics with local small business owners. Tastee Sub Shop was in the news and had served the President of the United States!
Michele and I decided to take a short road trip to Edison the following weekend for some subs where the atmosphere was still buzzing from the presidential visit. When we arrived at Tastee Sub Shop the line was roughly three times the normal volume and snaked around the store. With new fame comes new clients, and the crowd featured a mix of regulars and curious first timers. Despite the length of the line, it moved quickly in the normal method that Tastee Subs handles business, and the time spent waiting generally revolved around conversation of the President’s visit. The staff that was working and had also worked the day of President Obama’s visit shared their thoughts; the President was a very down-to-earth gentleman who was happy to meet them and listen to what they had to say, and brought a positive vibe to the staff.
When my turn to order came, I chose the #5 Super Sub (same as the President) and picked out a cold drink and chips to go with. As in all my previous experiences here, I had a fresh, filling, and delicious lunch.
Regardless if you’re the President of the United States or the guy or gal from the office or job site down the street, you’ll get great service and an excellent meal for a reasonable price when you stop by Tastee Sub Shop.
be ‘World Famous’. Everything from restaurants and bars to electronic stores and car washes. But what does it really take to be world famous? Perhaps being known to people on several continents? Or perhaps maybe hosting dignitaries or world leaders?On that note, it’s time to check out a little place called Tastee Sub Shop.
Michele introduced me to Tastee Subs not long after we first started dating. This little sub shop in Edison, New Jersey is her favorite and she was a frequent patron while living in the area, now making stops from time to time while in the area for a bite to eat. Tastee Sub Shop does one thing, and they do it better than anybody; they make subs. No pizza, no grill, just subs and bags of chips and sodas. And it’s all done in an assembly line manner - the first person takes the order and slices the meat, it’s passed to the next person who adds cheese, then the next who handles toppings, on to the next to last person who wraps it or puts it on the plate, and the final cog in the machine is the cashier. But the quick assembly is overshadowed by the supreme quality of the final product, all of the freshest ingredients cut and served same day.
This model for a small business success caught the eye of one particular person with a significant interest in how the economics and management of small business is conducted in America. On July 28, 2010 President Barack Obama visited Tastee Sub Shop to have lunch and discuss economics with local small business owners. Tastee Sub Shop was in the news and had served the President of the United States!Michele and I decided to take a short road trip to Edison the following weekend for some subs where the atmosphere was still buzzing from the presidential visit. When we arrived at Tastee Sub Shop the line was roughly three times the normal volume and snaked around the store. With new fame comes new clients, and the crowd featured a mix of regulars and curious first timers. Despite the length of the line, it moved quickly in the normal method that Tastee Subs handles business, and the time spent waiting generally revolved around conversation of the President’s visit. The staff that was working and had also worked the day of President Obama’s visit shared their thoughts; the President was a very down-to-earth gentleman who was happy to meet them and listen to what they had to say, and brought a positive vibe to the staff.
When my turn to order came, I chose the #5 Super Sub (same as the President) and picked out a cold drink and chips to go with. As in all my previous experiences here, I had a fresh, filling, and delicious lunch.
Regardless if you’re the President of the United States or the guy or gal from the office or job site down the street, you’ll get great service and an excellent meal for a reasonable price when you stop by Tastee Sub Shop.
And they’re humble enough to not declare themselves ‘World Famous’.
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Tastee Sub Shop is located at 267 Plainfield Avenue in Edison, New Jersey. Interstate 287 is the closest major highway to use to getting there.
Hours of operation are from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
Prices for a half sub are approximately $5.00, for a whole sub are $9.00. Chips, sodas, pickles, cookies and macaroni or potato salad are the only other menu items. The emphasis is on the subs!
