It's lunchtime during the work week and you are looking for something quick to fill you up.
You are in the mood for a sub — but where do you turn?
For this week's Chowdown Showdown Challenge, we are asking McHenry County readers to tell us: where is your favorite place is to get a sub sandwich in the county?
Let us know by commenting below. And don't forget to also tell us which sub sandwich you think is the best from that particular sub shop and/or restaurant.
You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. Tuesday. From there, we will take the top finalists and post as a poll in an article first thing Wednesday morning.
Then it will be time to vote again — this time for the Chowdown Showdown champion. Voting will continue through 12 p.m. Friday, and we will announce the winner first thing Saturday morning.
This is all about participation so we hope you will chime in and check back.
So, without further ado, lets get the voting started. Patch readers, tell us by commenting below: where is the BEST place to get a sub sandwich in McHenry County?
The weekly Chowdown Showdown is meant to be a fun and easy way for readers to pick and vote on their favorite places to get certain entrees in McHenry County. Each week, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place to get a bowl of chili or a burger or a stack of pancakes — you can find all of our past champions here.
William Uhl
6:39 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Jersey Mikes on Randell Road in Lake in theHills. Outstanding subs and service
Silent_Lucidity
7:47 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
There are several very good sub shops in this area. Jimmy Johns, Mikes, Bubs! We just tried Bubs last night and it was great. The staff is very friendly and made us feel very welcome.
Chris
9:03 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bub Subs!!!!
doneitright
9:10 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Happy Jacks Mchenry
Michael Bivona
9:36 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
A vote for Galloway's and the Algonquin Sub Shop from CL Facebook Page.
Bob
9:51 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop. NOTHING else compares!
Joanne Buer Buchhop
10:30 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop is by far THE best!!! The South of the Border and the Californian are to die for... Great "skinny" fries too!
Julie Rowland
10:55 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Yep, Algonquin Sub Shop for sure!
Michele Clark
11:10 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bubs Subs in Algonquin!
Ed Sapeta
11:20 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Jersey Mikes... Philly Cheese Steak !!
Joyce
11:52 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop, the others are very good but rather ordinary. The creative subs at Algonquin Sub Shops puts them in a whole other category of deliciousness!
Annette
3:07 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Jersey Mikes in Crystal Lake - Chipotle Turkey!
Jim Steigert
4:19 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop. Since the day it first opened its doors the quality has been consistently excellent.
Carol
5:09 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Grandpa's Subs in Algonquin on Route 31. Best sub for the money you won't leave hungry
Julie
7:53 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bub's subs on randall road in Algonquin!!!!! My favorite is turkey with provolone and ALL the fixens! Especially the giardinara! So delicious!
Rachel Pawula
8:34 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Definitely Bub Subs on Randall , the bread is amazing and the Italian beef is absolutely the best around (the ONLY place I'll eat Italian beef) , everything they make is amazing from the giardinara to the chipotle mayo. Yummmmmmmm and the owner is awesome and makes my el niño perfect everytime!!
Aaron
8:48 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bubs Subs! If you voted for anything other than Bubs then you haven't been there yet!
Lori Anderson
8:54 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Jimmy Johns.....just gotta love those sprouts!
Sharon
9:45 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop - Hands down the best.
Brandy
9:47 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bubs Subs. I used to go to the various sub shops around but never could commit to one because I didn't feel any of them were particularly good enough to stand out from the others. I'd go to Jimmy Johns for the bread, Mike's for the Philly, etc. Since I've tried Bubs, I haven't went to one of these places (not once). When I'm in the mood for a sub I go here, lots of good subs to choose from, clean place. I love the toasted Bada Bing, Three Amigos, Club but most of all the Cheesy Italian Beef (with giardinera on the side-spelling?) Yummy!! By the way, I really appreciate the fresh vegetables too!
Kristen
9:47 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bubs subs hands down!! #8 with chipotle mayo is delicious!!!
Soonwinner
9:49 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop. Make their own bread and sauces. x
Virginia
10:45 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bubs Subs !!!!!!!!!! I love the Americano, oh yes let's not forget the Italian Beef the BEST I've had in years it melts in your mouth !!!!!
Dino
12:07 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
These Chowdown Showdown Challenges get nasty, back and forth with one another! Let me just say that those chain sandwich shops shouldn't be involved in these! Kept it to the small and local shops! Best sub...that's a tough one I can think of 3 pretty good places. Bubs Subs is a VERY good shop and so is Galloway's but then there is, to me at least, the King of them all since they have been in the area the longest, Algonquin Sub Shop. With that said though I got to tell you, if you give Bubs some time to grow they will march right up to the top of the Sub world. Final vote I am going to say Bubs. I just hope that the finalist are between local business. Don't forget Dino's Pizza has a mean sub! but lets keep Dino's out until a Pizza or Pasta showdown!
Dominick
12:47 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
I agree with you completely Dino!! Forget the chains!! Have you ever had a sub from Butcher on the Block? It used to be my favorites right there with A.S.S. its been a little while since I have had them but they were great! I would say I put Butcher on the Block above A.S.S. then Galloways. I need to try a sub from Dinos next time but the Pizza is just too good to pass up on. Remind me to get a sub too next time!!
Dino
1:30 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Will do. its just a simple Italian sub but it comes out perfect! and no i havent had one before from there but I think my dad has
Kirsten
6:55 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Bubs subs is it
Sally
6:59 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Tried Bubs Subs for the first time and we all loved it. They had a nice selection of subs. The kids were able to get sandwiches for their size. And the taste was amazing.
Jeni
7:04 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
I heard people talking about Bubs Subs! So I went to try it out. I was suprised to see the variety of sandwiches they offer. The veggies were so crispy! The meat was awsome! I recomend Bubs Subs to any sandwich lover!!!!
Bruce
7:34 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
I go for Bubs!!!!
DS
7:54 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Can't find a sub comparable to HERO'S SUBMARINE SANDWICH SHOP on Addison and Milwaukee in Chicago. I have not tried any of the above mentioned stores, but will.
Michael Bivona
8:04 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
A vote for Jersey Mike's from CL Facebook.
Anna Siakel
8:55 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop - it's been the best for years!
Veronica A. Perez
10:20 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Bubs Subs. The price is reasonable considering just about everything is homemade. The variety of sandwiches is great, the vegetables are perfect, and the staff is great.
Savannah Ziegelbauer
11:31 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
35 comments?! Wow! Good work, sub lovers. Keep the nominations coming. And if you really want to have your voice heard, don't forget to leave a review on your favorite restaurant's listing in our business directory, which can be found here: http://algonquin.patch.com/places
Rose Connolly
12:27 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop!!!
Amie Schaenzer
4:34 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Four votes for the Algonquin Sub Shop and two votes for Bubs Subs from the LITH Patch Facebook page.
Heather
5:57 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Bub's Subs is the best!!!! I travel 52 miles just to get a sub from there. Everything is the freshest. Their homemade items are also great!!!! Wish there was one out by where I live!
Tara
6:11 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Bubs Subs ROCKS! U can taste the quality of the bread and meat! Plus u cant beat homemade! Screw the chain sub shops!
Jeff
6:42 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
I vote for Bubs Subs in Algonquin. They are a new place but consistently good every time. I get the Club Bub and the 3 Amigos subs; they're the best. A regular size sub is plenty and hits the spot.
George Ferrante
8:15 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Bubs Subs hands down.
Kyle
4:36 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Bub's Subs is the best, love the homemade Italian Beef on fresh bread!!!!
Laura
9:40 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Algonquin sub shop for sure.
Jim
11:56 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Galloway's. Best Italian Sub in the area!
James
12:39 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop.....
Asheley B
9:38 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Algonquin Sub Shop... Californian
kelly greer
4:03 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Bubs Subs!!