Best Subway Sandwich Combinations: 20 Custom Orders (2026)

A deli-style Italian sub that rivals any NYC sandwich shop. The oil and vinegar combo with banana peppers creates that authentic Italian hoagie flavor Subway’s standard menu can’t touch.

The backyard cookout in sandwich form. Rotisserie chicken + bacon is already great, but BBQ and ranch together create a smoky-creamy balance that’s borderline addictive.

Turns Subway into an Italian bakery. Marinara with melted provolone on Herbs & Cheese bread — toasted until bubbly — gives stromboli vibes without the oven wait.

Subway’s standard Philly is decent, but this build levels it up. Pepper jack + chipotle southwest adds heat the original is missing, and green peppers add crunch it desperately needs.

Three deli meats layered together create depth no single protein can match. Turkey gives lean base, ham adds salt and sweetness, roast beef brings richness. Much better than ordering any of these meats alone.

Highest-protein standard build at Subway without going double meat. Double chicken combo packs serious protein while keeping fat relatively low. The gym-bro’s dream order.

Steak and eggs isn’t just for breakfast. This works any time and delivers one of the best protein-to-calorie ratios on the menu. Skip cheese to drop 50 calories while keeping all 38g protein.

Wraps are underrated for protein builds. Lavash holds more filling without getting soggy, and turkey + bacon hits the sweet spot between lean and flavorful.

Sweet onion teriyaki is already hugely popular, but this version strips the unnecessary stuff and doubles down on what matters. Multigrain and loaded veggies keep flavor while cutting empty calories.

For keto and carb cutters — skip bread, go protein bowl. All the flavor with a mountain of protein without the 200+ calories from bread. How competitive bodybuilders order at Subway during prep.

Tastes like a Mediterranean salad on bread. Olives, banana peppers, spinach, and oil-vinegar create bright punchy flavors that make you forget you’re eating “healthy.” The sub we’d recommend to anyone who says light food is bland.

Standard Veggie Delite is boring — let’s be honest. This version adds avocado for creaminess, pepper jack for heat, and loads every single veggie Subway offers. Goes from “diet punishment” to something you’d genuinely choose.

Sometimes simple just works. Sweet-salty ham pairs perfectly with mild nutty Swiss. Honey mustard ties it together without dumping 100+ calories of mayo.

Subway’s standard chicken avocado can feel mushy. This fixes it by using avocado spread (easier to control), adding crunchy veggies for texture, and multigrain for fiber.

Subway’s tuna gets a bad rep for being too mayo-heavy, but paired with bright acidic veggies and no extra mayo, it’s a solid low-cal protein source. Vinegar is the key — it cuts through the richness.

Standard Subway BLT is mid — thin bacon and too much lettuce. This viral upgrade adds garlic aioli and avocado spread, turning a basic sub into something from a trendy brunch café.

Takes the popular teriyaki chicken into a sweet-heat direction. Jalapeños and chipotle southwest with sweet onion sauce creates a complex flavor — sweet, smoky, and spicy at once. Sounds chaotic but works.

Inspired by classic NYC deli sandwiches. Roast beef with salami might seem odd, but salami adds bold salty richness that transforms Subway’s sometimes-mild roast beef.

Meatball Marinara is already a fan favorite, but most people order it as-is. Adding pepperoni and parmesan turns it into a meatball parm hero — especially when toasted until the cheese is bubbling.

Little-known fact: most Subway locations will add egg to any sandwich at any time — you just have to ask. Adding egg whites to a ham and cheese transforms it into a protein-loaded brunch sandwich for any meal.