Eat local: $5 subs on Queens Quay - Round two, Quiznos v. Subway

Last time we posted about food, we wrote about the submarine sandwich wars. Just to stretch it, we decided to go with two rounds. First, the beauty round. Second, the tasting round!

To remind you, these two large subs cost $5, $5.65 with taxes.

Subway: Assorted
This sub was the heavyweight of the two, with a full 60 grams or two ounces more meat, bread and veggies.

Since Quiznos was toasted, we decided to also toast this one as well.

The sub had a good match of moistness (ever have a dry sandwich?) and bread, although not very pretty to look at, had a satisfying chew to it.

They were generous with the veggies but sometimes they tend to load on the lettuce, which masks the other flavours

Funny thing about assorted cold cuts is that as a whole, the indivudual cuts don't really stand out. We had honey-mustard sauce, which is lot fat and is understandably on the sweet side, and less mustardy.

All in all, a satisfying sandwich.

Quiznos: 5 meat

Yes, the toasted sesame bread actually has a taste to it, the seeds adding an extra texture and flavour. The bread is pretty light and good chewy/crunch mix.

We did feel that they went a tad skimpy on the meat, so all the fancy cuts, well, they didn't really jump out at you but you could taste the higher quality. One thing though, they went overboard with the mustard sauce, and nothing can overpower a submarine like too much sauce. Hint guys, go light unless we ask.

All in all, has higher fat content and you could taste it. Not as satisifying if you're hungry and a little more calories. A large puts down more than 1000 calories which is almost half the amount you need for a 2500 a day diet so go light or have this for dinner if you want.

Of course, you can load up on the veggies and get all in one meal

The winner, we'd have to give round 1 (beauty) for Quiznos and round two, just a slight lead for Subway. When it comes down to it, for value, go Subway, for a little extra fanciness, go Quiznos. You'll pay the same price.

Our winner, for these tough economic times: Subway