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Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is showing off its menu -- and its CEO. After Domino's Oven Baked Sandwiches recently beat Subway's equivalent sandwiches by an incredible 2-to-1 margin in a national taste test, Domino's received a letter from Subway demanding it cease and desist from running advertising featuring the independently researched claim.

Domino's has not only refused to pull the work, it has responded by launching a new TV spot featuring Chairman and CEO David A. Brandon playfully burning up Subway's letter in one of the 450-degree ovens used to bake its victorious sandwiches.


Im ordering one of their sandwiches now for lunch, and I just thought itd be interesting to ask what NSG thinks...

Who is the winner? I personally have to go with Dominos on this one, I think their sandwiches have a better quality and I like how when they bake them, the bread is a bit crunchy like I like it...

Your local deli/pizzeria.

Lets see I think I will go Subway. One is known for greasy nasty pizza. The other is known for fresh subs. Sorry, Dominos doesn't have a good healthy image for my tastes.

Your local deli/pizzeria.

That too.

Your local deli/pizzeria.

Cant argue with that...They dont deliver though, So i cant get them at work, :(

I am very doubtful of the claims they make in their commercials. I would definitely have to see their research and the methods used to actually believe anything that Domino's says.

Potbelly.

Eh, Domino's subs are definitely better. But there's only like five freaking choices and they take forever to make. If I want a quick lunch or, say, a tuna sub I'm definitely going to Subway; if I want a damned good cheese steak or something, Domino's it is.

Though, we have a...truck, called Famous Frank's. Freaking amazing sandwiches but he only does them during bar hours so I never get to eat 'em while sober. =\

Sub Station or Delia's Grinders.

I've never been to Domino's, I don't even know if we have them in Canada.

So, Subway.

Subway because domino's has cookie dough and you can't have that with sandwiches (nor can you really have sandwiches delivered and they have this new delivery girl who looks delicious:$)

I also like farting for 2 weeks after eating subways vegi-patty

Your local deli/pizzeria.

rat sandwiches FTW!

I've never been to Domino's, I don't even know if we have them in Canada.

savages.

I've never been to Domino's, I don't even know if we have them in Canada.

So, Subway.

yeah they have Domino's in Canada.

Your local deli/pizzeria.
rat sandwiches FTW!
I'm sorry that's what your local deli or pizzeria serves.

But fast food restaurants obviously are not immune to what you accuse the local guys of.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qihGbngJg

Quiznos is the sub leader anyways, as chains go.

I'm sorry that's what your local deli or pizzeria serves.

But fast food restaurants obviously are not immune to what you accuse the local guys of.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qihGbngJg

Omg yeah, My dad was a Truckdriver for PepsiCo for years, and when he was delivering crap to them before the Spin off he'd find not only rats, but all kinds of roaches and bugs...I always ask which store was a good store before I go, lol...

yeah they have Domino's in Canada.

Maybe on the West Coast, never seen one in Eastern Canada. Western Canada has IHOP too, which we don't for some reason.

If I wants a sandwich, I makes it myself. I have never been to either of these establishments.

Quiznos is the sub leader anyways, as chains go.

Yea but a sub can also cost you $10 there.

SNIP

your speaking to a guy who brought a "happy pizza" last night because it was cheap

I have never been to either of these establishments.

you have spent your entire sandwich eating life blind and subway is here to cure you

you have spent your entire sandwich eating life blind and subway is here to cure you

*looks up their website*

I think I'll pass. From the menu I just looked at it seems they shovel all kinds of 'fruit and veg' crap into every sandwich on the menu. If I'm having a ham sandwich, thats all I want, ham, godammit! Too much faffing around and elaborate combinations for the likings of moi.

Conclusions: Subway is a silly place.

*looks up their website*

I think I'll pass. From the menu I just looked at it seems they shovel all kinds of 'fruit and veg' crap into every sandwich on the menu. If I'm having a ham sandwich, thats all I want, ham, godammit! Too much faffing around and elaborate combinations for the likings of moi.

Conclusions: Subway is a silly place.

Well those are just pictures, when you go in there, they ask exactly what you want on the sandwich, in steps, first bread, meat, etc...

And you watch them make it step by step in front of you...

Well those are just pictures, when you go in there, they ask exactly what you want on the sandwich, in steps, first bread, meat, etc...

And you watch them make it step by step in front of you...

Fair enough. I've got in the habit of buying precisely the bread, meat etc I want when I go to the local evil mega-corporate supermarket, and then making it myself at home. Its a relatively simple process that even I can do without too much trouble (and believe me, thats saying something). Plus, I'd probably just go in there and go "right, I want ham, and some more ham, and nothing else", and they'll be like "GAAAAAAAAH! I'M A HIGHLY TRAINED SANDWICH MAKER, GTFO WITH YOUR ONE INGREDIENT SANDWICHES!!!" before then chasing me out the shop with a gun, shooting wildly.

Firehouse Subs trumps both.

Fair enough. I've got in the habit of buying precisely the bread, meat etc I want when I go to the local evil mega-corporate supermarket, and then making it myself at home. Its a relatively simple process that even I can do without too much trouble (and believe me, thats saying something). Plus, I'd probably just go in there and go "right, I want ham, and some more ham, and nothing else", and they'll be like "GAAAAAAAAH! I'M A HIGHLY TRAINED SANDWICH MAKER, GTFO WITH YOUR ONE INGREDIENT SANDWICHES!!!" before then chasing me out the shop with a gun, shooting wildly.

lmao, I cant argue with that...In fact I bet they would...

If I am at home and not at School or Work, I do the same...

Fair enough. I've got in the habit of buying precisely the bread, meat etc I want when I go to the local evil mega-corporate supermarket, and then making it myself at home. Its a relatively simple process that even I can do without too much trouble (and believe me, thats saying something). Plus, I'd probably just go in there and go "right, I want ham, and some more ham, and nothing else", and they'll be like "GAAAAAAAAH! I'M A HIGHLY TRAINED SANDWICH MAKER, GTFO WITH YOUR ONE INGREDIENT SANDWICHES!!!" before then chasing me out the shop with a gun, shooting wildly.
Um, no. They'd give you your ham and ham.

Um, no. They'd give you your ham and ham.

lol, But I have known some feisty Subway employees in my time, :p

Domino's do sandwiches?

Domino's do sandwiches?

Yeah, Its relatively new though, it may not have left US shores yet, lol...

Your local deli/pizzeria.

Too expensive, and too crap. Subway for me anytime.

I worked at a Dominos, so I will gladly take my Subway. What I don't know can't hurt me.

Too expensive, and too crap. Subway for me anytime.
No offense, but I very much doubt that terrific pizzerias exist in Ireland.
Generally speaking, Subway and Dominoes are more expensive than their mom-n-pop counterparts here, and strictly meh.

I've only ever had one subway sandwich, and I forgot what it tasted like. I've never had a dominos sub, but I love their pizzas.

I worked at a Dominos, so I will gladly take my Subway. What I don't know can't hurt me.

I know what ya mean, after working at McDonald's I cant stand eating there anymore...

Let's see them beat Quiznos, Subway is the bottom of the sandwich chain barrel.

Let's see them beat Quiznos, Subway is the bottom of the sandwich chain barrel.

Idk, maybe its just ours, But every time Ive went to Quiznos its either A)way too sweet, or B) just Soggy...

No offense, but I very much doubt that terrific pizzerias exist in Ireland.
Generally speaking, Subway and Dominoes are more expensive than their mom-n-pop counterparts here, and strictly meh.

There are some, but they tend to be few and far between. But I thought this was about sandwiches?
I definitely prefer the Subway ones to any other around here, they're better (as in, they have vegetables on them if you want to), and cost about half of what any other sandwich shop or supermarket charges.

No franchise sandwich shop is going to make a spectacular Veal parmesan sub no matter what. Mom and Pop italian sub shops FTW!

subway for subs
dominos pizza for pizza

simple. kinda helps we don't have dominos' sandwiches over here (yet)

I've only ever had one subway sandwich, and I forgot what it tasted like. I've never had a dominos sub, but I love their pizzas.

Pizza hut > Dominos

£20 meal deal for 2 pizzas + big bottle of soda + 2 starters = om nom nom

I definitely prefer the Subway ones to any other around here, they're better (as in, they have vegetables on them if you want to), and cost about half of what any other sandwich shop or supermarket charges.

out of interest is subway the only place that does free drink refills like in the UK?

Fair enough. I've got in the habit of buying precisely the bread, meat etc I want when I go to the local evil mega-corporate supermarket, and then making it myself at home. Its a relatively simple process that even I can do without too much trouble (and believe me, thats saying something). Plus, I'd probably just go in there and go "right, I want ham, and some more ham, and nothing else", and they'll be like "GAAAAAAAAH! I'M A HIGHLY TRAINED SANDWICH MAKER, GTFO WITH YOUR ONE INGREDIENT SANDWICHES!!!" before then chasing me out the shop with a gun, shooting wildly.

if my office had an industrial strength toaster (Subway's is so fast! :eek2: ) i'd make mine at home and toast them at work. problem is sandwiches made at home end up cold and icky and squashed.... not all fresh and warm and toasty like a lovely Subway.... *drools*

Pizza hut > Dominos


ewwwwwwwww, dude... Pizza Hut sucks big hairy balls. nasty, bad tasting, usually burned, covered in oil and grease, overall crappy crap. and the "salad bar" has become a joke in the last 5 years, too.

had some bad experiences in pizza hut, me. doesn't help that most times we've tried to go there they've been shut, or shutting, at 9 o-fucking'clock. what kind of restaurant turns customers away at 9 in the evening? and not just us, too, but half a dozen other people. at like, 3 different restaurants. grump.

ewwwwwwwww, dude... Pizza Hut sucks big hairy balls. nasty, bad tasting, usually burned, covered in oil and grease, overall crappy crap. and the "salad bar" has become a joke in the last 5 years, too.

had some bad experiences in pizza hut, me. doesn't help that most times we've tried to go there they've been shut, or shutting, at 9 o-fucking'clock. what kind of restaurant turns customers away at 9 in the evening? and not just us, too, but half a dozen other people. at like, 3 different restaurants. grump.

Indeed. They don't even make their own dough or spin the pizza. They are pre-made and delivered.

The dominoes sandwiches looked nasty...so, subway. Local deli of course is also mucho delicioso.

Indeed. They don't even make their own dough or spin the pizza. They are pre-made and delivered.

Yeah, and thats when they went downhill...when they were still owned by PepsiCo they made their own dough and it was much better....

I used to love Pizza Hut, but, lately Dominos has been doing much better....

One of these days though Im gonna hit up the Hungry Howies near here...I had it in florida and it was the shit, pretty cheap too....

Unfortunately the one they built here recently's on Pass Rd, and I dont go that way too often...

out of interest is subway the only place that does free drink refills like in the UK?

Errr... how would I know? It doesn't here.

out of interest is subway the only place that does free drink refills like in the UK?

Wait....You guys dont get free refills?

Like, every Fast Food Chain gives you free refills on this side of the Atlantic, lol...

Yeah, and thats when they went downhill...when they were still owned by PepsiCo they made their own dough and it was much better....

I used to love Pizza Hut, but, lately Dominos has been doing much better....

oh yeah, the Hut used to be great, but when they got sold/bought/sold again (or whatever mess happened) a few years back, they kinda went downhill. a lot.


Wait....You guys dont get free refills?

Like, every Fast Food Chain gives you free refills on this side of the Atlantic, lol...

actually, Pizza Hut do it :P

ewwwwwwwww, dude... Pizza Hut sucks big hairy balls. nasty, bad tasting, usually burned, covered in oil and grease, overall crappy crap. and the "salad bar" has become a joke in the last 5 years, too.

cheesy bites.

had some bad experiences in pizza hut, me. doesn't help that most times we've tried to go there they've been shut, or shutting, at 9 o-fucking'clock. what kind of restaurant turns customers away at 9 in the evening? and not just us, too, but half a dozen other people. at like, 3 different restaurants. grump.

this is why I get delivery's (well that and I'm lazy)

Errr... how would I know? It doesn't here.

:eek2:but thats like the best thing about subway meal deals

Like, every Fast Food Chain gives you free refills on this side of the Atlantic, lol...

maybe its the excuse to queue that makes it unworkable in Britain

I thought the question was going to be "which would you rather eat if they were the last two places with food left on earth."

To which I would have answered that I'd rather eat my own hand.

cheesy bites.


i don't like the cheese.... i have dominos' thin crust, which is about as far away from that as you can get :tongue:

I thought the question was going to be "which would you rather eat if they were the last two places with food left on earth."

To which I would have answered that I'd rather eat my own hand.

Rofflmao...

/thread

Wait....You guys dont get free refills?

Like, every Fast Food Chain gives you free refills on this side of the Atlantic, lol...
Why is it that every subway I've been to (in either Canada or the US) has some sort of sign to the effect of "no free refills, please" on their drink machines?

Why is it that every subway I've been to (in either Canada or the US) has some sort of sign to the effect of "no free refills, please" on their drink machines?

Not goin far enough South? Idk, lol

I really hate Dominos. Their pizzas are oily, mostly cheese, with almost no toppings. Disgusting. They're also usually burnt.

I like Pizza Hut's spicy chicken pizza because you actually get sizable chunks of chicken on it.

For pizza though, I prefer Papa John's.

For pizza though, I prefer Papa John's.

blech, I hate Papa John's their Sauce is just way too Sweet, its like they dump sugar in it...

i don't like the cheese.... i have dominos' thin crust, which is about as far away from that as you can get :tongue:

but thats just topping that you can hold in your hand why not just eat a big plate of nachos if your going there :confused:

blech, I hate Papa John's their Sauce is just way too Sweet, its like they dump sugar in it...

Yeah, but I like that. Their BBQ sauce is delicious.

Potbelly.

Seconded. Potbelly has really good sandwiches, plus you can get a malt with little butter cookies stuck around the straw, plus ordering during the lunch rush involves yelling. Always fun. Pretty much the only reason I miss working in the Loop.

http://www.landmarkcres.com/images/potbelly%20logo090904.jpg

edit: or if you get an Oreo malt, you get little oreo cookies. Awesome: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1116/1445357376_bbdbb63c2e.jpg

But if forced to choose between Domino's & Subway, I'd have to choose Subway. The cheese is less horrible. Plus their corporate practices are (slightly) less repugnant.

Pizza hut > Dominos

£20 meal deal for 2 pizzas + big bottle of soda + 2 starters = om nom nom



out of interest is subway the only place that does free drink refills like in the UK?
Oh good lord, just spread some catsup on a cracker. Pizza Hut is way too sweet and cardboardy.

But if forced to choose between Domino's & Subway, I'd have to choose Subway. The cheese is less horrible.
Subway's cheese is less horrible only because it has no taste! I always ask them to leave it off if I order from Subways -- yech.

Oh good lord, just spread some catsup on a cracker. Pizza Hut is way too sweet and cardboardy.

I quite like the taste of sweet and sour tofu though so I guess its what I go for

Not goin far enough South? Idk, lol

In the last year and a bit, I went to the southernmost state in the US and did not get free refills at the Subway.

but thats just topping that you can hold in your hand why not just eat a big plate of nachos if your going there :confused:
cos its all about the tomato sauce and the toppings. if i'm offered a bready pizza (base), i'd rather just eat bread.

i do like nachos and dip though, but no way the same as a tasty, crispy pizza

I really hate Dominos. Their pizzas are oily, mostly cheese, with almost no toppings. Disgusting. They're also usually burnt.

I like Pizza Hut's spicy chicken pizza because you actually get sizable chunks of chicken on it.

For pizza though, I prefer Papa John's.

what is this??? maybe Pizza Hut are better up north or something, cos most people i know round here say what you said about Dominos for Pizza Hut. that is, burnt, too much cheese, too oily, and shite. the world is crazy, i tells ya

cos its all about the tomato sauce and the toppings. if i'm offered a bready pizza (base), i'd rather just eat bread.

but its so soft and fluffy unlike some hard crisp that doesn't fill me up at all

i do like nachos and dip though, but no way the same as a tasty, crispy pizza

*makes PM a giant nacho*

what is this??? maybe Pizza Hut are better up north or something, cos most people i know round here say what you said about Dominos for Pizza Hut. that is, burnt, too much cheese, too oily, and shite. the world is crazy, i tells ya

maybe you just have a bad pizza hut :p

I've eaten in Pizza Huts from Florida to NY. They were much less than spectacular.

Dominoes has tastier subs. However, Subway has more options for their subs. Hmm...I'll go with Dominos.

but its so soft and fluffy unlike some hard crisp that doesn't fill me up at all

pah, deep pan pizza people confuse me ;)

*makes PM a giant nacho*

yay! :D

maybe you just have a bad pizza hut :p

but that's the point... there are four in this city, and they're all awful. and the one in Winchester, where i work, is too. others i've tried have been similarly awful, in Newcastle, Telford, Cardiff and Warrington (yes, i remember). like i say, maybe a) there's a really shitty franchise round here, and b) i've probably been really unlucky or something
/threadjack

I thought this was a thread about setting up dominoes and toppling them in the subway :(

For pizza, if I don't make my own (which, btw, rocks) I either go to California Pizza Kitchen or a local place called American Pie.

For sandwiches, Schlotzky's. Except today I made a great ham sandwich - I used my bread machine for the first time - so homemade bread, butter, ham, tomato, cheese, lettuce, hot mustard - mmm.

Dominos wins on pizza but Subway wins on sandwiches. Part of the reason I feel this way is because I don't really enjoy toasted sandwiches that much.

Pizza Hut fails on almost everything, but usually what they make is better than nothing at all, as long as I'm not paying the check :p

A couple of local delis are better. And open at 4am for the drunken food run.

In the last year and a bit, I went to the southernmost state in the US and did not get free refills at the Subway.

Florida isn't the South as Skallvia is referring to it (if you meant Florida). He means Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, the deep south.

For cheap chain restaurant pizza, I always preferred Round Table. :(

Zachary (http://www.zacharys.com/)'s is my favorite pizza place--they finally opened up a third location that's way closer to my house (like a 20 minute drive instead of 45) and it makes me so happy I could cry. Their stuffed deep-dish pizzas weigh like 10 pounds.

Florida isn't the South as Skallvia is referring to it (if you meant Florida). He means Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, the deep south.

Well, yes and no...I was referring to the states you mentioned...Ive been at Subways in them, Always got free refills, lol....


However, I was talking about Geographic South when I said that....

Im trying to decide if thats Ironic or not, lol

I prefer Subway. It's much healthier.

I prefer Subway. It's much healthier.

Id love to hear the explanation of this. Baring semolina poisoning, meat cheese vegtables and bread from fast food chains are all chemically pretty identical. To your circulatory system mozzarella cheese is mozzarella cheese, a tomato is a tomato. The difference is taste not health. Unless you mean Subway offers other options that Dominoes doesnt that are "healthier" (Im not very familiar with the Dominos sub selections) but its not fair to compare two different sandwich shops and not compare similar sandwiches in the comparison.

Id love to hear the explanation of this. Baring semolina poisoning, meat cheese vegtables and bread from fast food chains are all chemically pretty identical. To your circulatory system mozzarella cheese is mozzarella cheese, a tomato is a tomato. The difference is taste not health. Unless you mean Subway offers other options that Dominoes doesnt that are "healthier" (Im not very familiar with the Dominos sub selections) but its not fair to compare two different sandwich shops and not compare similar sandwiches in the comparison.

It's Subway versus Domino's...a huge reason Subway wins out is specifically because of their much larger selection and that they have tuna. Tuna subs will always rule the other subs, this is nature, this is science. *nod*