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S. S. Subs ~ Widefield, Colorado


Latest visit: Oct 2024

First visit: Feb 1995 (Colorado Springs downtown - closed)

They have one other location in Pueblo, though it appears they're separately owned at this point.

Like with The Bagel Deli in Denver, S.S. Subs is another place I hadn't revisited since my first tour of duty in the Springs. The original visit was memorable since I had been called downtown for jury duty (the date below is an educated guess). I was almost certain to be selected for trial since I was juror #1 when we broke for lunch. Nearby was S.S. Subs and I enjoyed a sandwich before heading back. I didn't recall much about it, other than I should try to go again sometime. Incidentally I was not selected, much to my glee. Ironically I was recently chosen for jury duty again a month ago, my first time back there in Colorado Springs. This time I wasn't so lucky, and I was selected. Fortunately it was only a one day trial. I'll let you guess who ended up being the foreman...

In any case, the other issue regarding a return visit was that of location. S.S. Subs is long gone from Colorado Springs only residing in the southern suburb of Widefield, and another in Pueblo. I'm rarely this far south in the Springs, though it's not too far from the ARC Thrift shop on S. Academy that I frequent. The reason for my visit this time is that I took Mrs. RJG to the airport (near lunchtime) as she's visiting her mom for the next few days in Arizona. And that airport, of course, is in the far southeast part of town. So there will probably be a few updates here on the RJG as I need to fend for myself in the coming days. 

The 1960s or 70s strip center that S.S. Subs sits in reminds me of an environment you might find in small town Kansas. A definite blast from the past. Walk in, and you're greeted by a large menu on the wall that's probably been there for 40 years. I went with the Italian. Clearly they take pride in making their sandwiches and it was prepared professionally. Very light on meats but heavy on other ingredients, the sandwich was very flavorful, and the bread was delicious. Soft yet chewy. And the sandwich was certainly filling, so you won't feel hungry despite the lack of extra protein. I enjoyed my sub in quiet solitude, taking in the Broncos memorabilia from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Old fashioned to the core. One hopes places like this can survive the current onslaught of financial pressures, and carry on for another 40 years. As for me, I won't consider this a rotation destination, but certainly will make an effort to come again - sooner than 30 years at least.

2/13/95; 10/24/24 (new entry)

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