Imperial Submarine Sandwiches in Picton

325 Picton Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada

★★★★★
(176 reviews)
Categories: Sandwich shop Fast food restaurant
Address
325 Picton Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
Plus Code
2V56+M8 Picton, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–8 PM
Monday
9 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–8 PM
Thursday
9 AM–8 PM
Friday
9 AM–8 PM
Saturday
10 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards NFC mobile payments

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Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
176 reviews

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★★★★★
October 18, 2024

Been eating here for 30plus years. Absolutely love their subs

October 7, 2024

From the reviews I was expecting this shop to offer yummy, high quality subs better than the chains. Unfortunately that was as far from the case as possible. Very low quality meat. My assorted sub was all bun and one slice each (cut lengthwise) of cheap bologna, cooked ham and luncheon meat. The club included two small pcs of bacon. Sad. I really wanted to love it.

★★★★★
August 10, 2024

Tasty choice of green olives and pickles for toppings. House dressing has good acidity. Bread is fresh (white). Prices are low. Locally owned and run.

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

Absolute hidden gem in Picton! I come here every year on my yearly trip to the beach. The owner goes above and beyond to give you the best customer service. She will make the subs EXACTLY how they are advertised and you will get a great conversation out of her. I look forward to coming here every year. All ingredients are fresh and the sub is made with love. 100000% recommend stopping by and supporting this local sub shop.

★★★★★
May 24, 2024

We stopped into this sweet little shop on the way to the beach and the subs blew us away! The owner is so bubbly and sweet and has been running the place for 45 years. Incredibly delicious we will be back☺️

★★★★★
May 4, 2024

Stopped in at Imperial Submarine Sandwiches today for the first time today. This family run shop is a must try, if you are in the Picton area. The food is amazing (fresh and delicious ingredients), and they have fantastic customer service (I had a lovely time chatting with the owners while my sandwich was being made)!

★★★★★
June 16, 2023

Great subs, much better than Subway in my opinion! Bread is great and lots of great reasonably priced options to choose from! Service is always fast and the guy there is super nice!

★★★★★
August 22, 2021

What a terrific sandwich place. Very cozy when inside but big flavors from there menu. I had a roast beef with bacon my wife had a cheese and veggie sub. Everything was freshly made. The bread was soft and smelled great. This place dates back about 50 years and has an old school element. Don't expect grilles and heating ovens. Expect the way subs were made when we grew up. We will be stopping in again and so should you

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Always fresh. The best subs around!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Incredibly affordable and delicious. Just the right size for a meal.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The owner and employees are very friendly and always fresh ingredients.If you want a real submarine sandwich this is the place to go.Once you eat one you will never step foot in a subway or Mr Sub again.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Wonderful! Best sub Ive had in a long time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The best subs and best service . I drive from Odessa to enjoy the best subs on the planet

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Always welcoming and fresh, also have salads.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The two ladies behind the counter were very nice and the sandwiches were delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Proper original type submarine sandwich place, enjoyable staff who are friendly and knowledgeable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Been going here since I was a kid. It was lovely to be back and I really enjoyed my sub again. Ive missed the housemade dressing. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Faithful submarines that you come to know and love. Vegetarian options: Cheese sub Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I could eat their Greek Salad every day for the rest of time. House-made dressing is exceptional!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

These are the best submarine sandwiches available within 100 miles. Easily. Great family owned business with awesome service. Absolutely worth a visit

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Not only have I come to Imperial since I was young, but my mom has also gone for 30+ years. My family loves the subs, and the workers are extremely friendly. For more of a personal review, because I have had the subs for so long and at such a young age, they re a core memory. Of course, the place is not perfect for few reasons, but regardless, it s a special place that has its special type of value. It s very little flaws do not put down the quality of the subs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best subs in Picton!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious sub and great service! The owner and her daughter were very nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best subs in town Parking: Parking behind the building and use the rear entrance. Wheelchair accessibility: Steps to get in and narrow. Not wheelchair accessible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best old school sub shop around. Fresh finely shredded lettuce, non of the bagged garbage lettuce that subway etc. has. The owners are so warm and welcoming. Thank you.

December 22, 2023

The person doing the sandwich was not wearing any gloves and just handling all the ingredients and bread with his bare hands, basically cross contaminating everything. Meatballs are taken from the freezer and put in microwave. Bun is not even grilled. The guy is nice, but the severe lack of hygiene is concerning.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

These subs taste exactly like they did back in the 80s they are fantastic you ve got to try and imperial sub if you re in Picton we love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been going to this place for 30 years and love it. Always plan a visit anytime Im in picton!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

As a family of 6 from England with different tastes, we were delighted to find such a friendly lunch spot with very fairly priced tasty options. A definite mus to visit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place. Amazing prices, fresh ingredients, and amazing customer service. Dont go to subway, support this shop!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My favourite sub in the world! Been enjoying these since I was in my Moms belly; now I bring my kids here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best sub place hands down. Always fresh and the best simple toppings. The staff is always so friendly, we stop by when we can when visiting my parents in the county! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best subs around town hands down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Perfectly balanced subs in taste and ingredients. Just the right thickness of white bread and sliced tomatoes, along with shredded lettuce and your chosen filling. Recommended daily visits.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best subs in town hands down! Super friendly staff! You ve got to try it here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The perfect sub! Fresh ingredients, great portions and awesome service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best of the old fashioned style submarine sandwiches. Staff is always friendly and talkative.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always good, been eating there for over 10 years and it s always been my go to in the county!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place. Best subs ever! Top quality. Top flavour.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best pizza sub anywhere! Hands down best subs youll ever have!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place to stop and get an old fashioned sub. Theres definitely a reason theyve been in business for 42 years

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely a must when in Picton!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pizza sub is awesome

December 22, 2022

Good food. When you can get it. Several times 10 or 15 and even 20 mins before closing and the door has been locked. When you close at 9.. it should be 9.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My all time favourite sub place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fast, friendly and courteous service and the best tasting subs Ive ever eaten

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

No frills, nostalgic, delicious sub. Perfect for a beach day! Got a Turkey and salami sub. Cash or debit only!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The bread is always soft. Thats a huge plus for me in choosing a sub. Very yummy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely family owned business since 1980, the best subs around!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Ordered a blt sub here for a quick lunch. The service was quick, friendly and the sub was good. The bread was really fresh and if not probably better then what you would get at another sub chain.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Normally a 5, but my wifes pizza sub had less than a teaspoon of pizza sauce..

December 22, 2022

Terrible tbh. Meat is microwaved from frozen, bread tastes like its been sitting out. Just reminds me of war food. Vegetarian options: Little Dietary restrictions: zero Parking: was alright Kid-friendliness: No idea Wheelchair accessibility: Not really

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Had the Turkey Bacon. Loved it. The Owner assisting us had COVID protocols covered well. More bacon is almost always better

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food with reasonable pricing... good eats in Picton in my opion!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Try the chicken and bacon sub...you WONT be disappointed! The owners have GREAT customer service, as well as teach that to their employees. Something MANY businesses are lacking these days.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Turkey bacon 100%, always the friendliest service

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Was led here by the ravishing reviews, however, after eating here I am 99% certain they are fake/paid bot reviews. The sub was gas station quality at best and $10. Small amount of Discount cold cuts on the sub, and thick wonderbread. Makes Subway taste like a gourmet deli. 2 stars for the small business owner but should be 1.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Low quality sandwich. Asked for mayo and sub sauce for dressing, got a mayo sandwich with a bit of meat inside. The whole thing was mayonnaise and the bread was stale as well. The food was not up to previous standards so order here with caution.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Been going here since I can remember and my dad has been going here since he was in highschool. Absolutely love the subs and make a point to get one everytime Im through Picton

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love this sub shop...our family favourite!! Wonderful family and service, and very yummy subs!! Definitely a place to visit when shopping in Picton. We get the privilege of enjoying them all year round

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Sooooooo delicious! The bread was the freshest I have ever had!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best sub youll ever have. Unreal Turkey, the sub sauce is beyond compare. They use real garlic in the tzatziki and you can really tell. Always make sure to stop here when Im in the County. Family owned business with great owners.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Like a flashback to great childhood memories of mom & pop subs in my small town (before Subway chased them all away). Assorted is a classic but the Greek salad is delicious too. Looking forward to going back soon to try the gyros sub.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Wonderful place with wonderful food and a wonderful owner! Came here craving a sub while on a multi day bike ride and this filled me up : )

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Imperial sub has to be one of the only places thats never changed but how do you change perfect

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great, classic subs and wonderful service. You can t go wrong!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best place in town to get a sub,always fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Been going there since early 80s. Quality has never changed, GREAT SUBS!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I remember going there in the 80s. Recently was in 2017 when I visited my Hometown and saw it was still there. Had an assorted and Ill be damned, it tasted the same if not better than I remembered. Ill make sure I go every time I get back home. Keep it up!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The best! Always remember their customers and serve quality food for years

December 22, 2020

Steak was frozen and reheated in the microwave, bread was served cold. I let myself be influenced by the reviews. Bad decision. Do yourself a favour and Drive anywhere else to grab lunch. The subs were not tasty and none of us were able to finish our food. I was very disappointed given that the reviews were hyping this place up. A BLT from Timmies would have been more satisfying.

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I never tried something like that,I just wasted my money, their food was cold, they reheat the meats in the microwave so dissatisfied.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Anna is a Picton gem....you gotta eat here!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Love these people and their subs. Family owned and operated with super friendly staff. Most excellent subs or if souvlaki or baklava your thing they have got that covered too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service and friendly staff

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Food is good service is great. Same owner for like 40 years.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

This is the best place to go for a great experience every single time! Delicious, no one else comes close to being better!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best subs in Ontario

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great subs in Picton! Fresh and yummy. Only criticism is my friend ordered chicken & bacon, and we watched the owner open a store-bought pack of sliced chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

CLASSIC.....The Best Submarine Sandwich

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good subs.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Loved these subs since I was a little girl, great flavor and family owned, but need to tell some staff not to be too cheap on toppings and fillings, especially lettuce.

December 22, 2019

Here in Picton and looked like this place was decent based on the reviews, so decided to head over with my buddy to check out the hype on the best subs in the county. I guess everyone on here either has never left Picton or their yardstick for a good sub is whether or not it is physically digestible. Watching them rip open a pack of discount cold cuts as I noticed the meat slicer collecting dust, then pulling the ready crisp bacon out of the microwave... I had seen enough. I actually went back to my place and ate a turkey sandwhich leftover from yesterday with the confidence it would either meet or far surpass in quality. Being a locally owned joint, I understand the support and an alternative to Subway is certainly desirable. However, if you are gonna distinguish your quality from them, then do so.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best subs you can get!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great subs from a family owned business

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Hands down the best subs ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

They always have fresh bread fresh ingredients and amazing staff.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good subs

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The BEST subs in the county and surrounding areas! Their secret homemade sauce is what makes them so delicious!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Beat sub in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Yummmmy

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

best subs in town

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Always good, miss seeing the previous owners. The subs were always awesome when the husband wife duo was there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

I love this place...awesome subs and customer service ALWAYS!!?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Best chicken & bacon sub you can get!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Bad service, bad sub, it was EXACTLY like Subway but more expensive, less choices and smaller, and without offering to grill or heat it!! Really do not recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great subs. Fresh and friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Awesome food & owners

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Best subs of life been eating here for over 25 years

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Worth the trip to picton

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

HANDS DOWN the BEST subs in the county!

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Great little sub shop fresh ingredients great service the Countys best business everyone loves the place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Great sub

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

The most delicious sandwich Ive had in a while. Would highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

So much better than Subway!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Old school subs prepared quickly. Was just what we felt like the day we stopped in.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

High in nitrate cold cuts and they really skimp on the vegetables. I guess lettuce is expensive in Picton? I was so looking forward to a classic refreshing sub away from the sorrid limp stuff Subway makes. This wasnt very imperial.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Always great service and subs. I go here whenever possible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Their subs are 1 of a kind ! What a sub used to be ! Not subway ! Better ! Tje service is amazing !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Subs made the way they are suppose to be! Always fresh and great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Great taste, very nice owner. There is the reason how it runs through 3 generations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Absolutely great place to eat. The owners/staff were very polite and talkative. The subs were fresh and my imperial sub had more meat than you would get at a subway for a better price. The souvlaki and baclava were both homemade so my mother got them and thoroughly enjoyed them both. I will definitely be stopping here again on my next trip to picton.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Great subs - better than most chain joints.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2011

Great sub stop when you are in a hurry