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I compared sandwiches from Publix and Wawa and one sub had a slight edgehttps://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/i-compared-sandwiches-from-publix-and-wawa-and-one-sub-had-a-slight-edge/slidelist/89100819.cms2022-01-24T23:34:29+05:30

I compared sandwiches from Publix and Wawa and one sub had a slight edge

Joey HaddenJan 24, 2022, 23:34 IST

On a recent trip to Miami, I tried Wawa, a gas station and convenience store chain, and Publix, a supermarket chain, for the first time.

Both Wawa and Publix are quite popular and are especially known for their sandwiches.

I started at Wawa, which Insider reporters dubbed America's best convenience store, despite only operating in six states.

Wawa had a touchscreen kiosk for ordering sandwiches. I thought the process was simple and I appreciated that I could customize my order to my liking.

I ordered Wawa's most popular item, a hoagie, which is the regional name for a submarine sandwich in southeastern Pennsylvania, where Wawa originates.

I ordered my roast beef hoagie with lettuce, tomato, pickles, garlic aioli, and everything seasoning, which was similar to everything bagel seasoning.

When I bit into the sandwich, I was blown away by the flavors. I thought the garlic aioli and everything seasoning were excellent additions.

I thought it tasted delicious, fresh, and so much better than the food I typically get on road trips.

With multiple moist ingredients, the bread got a little soggy. But that didn't stop me from wolfing this sandwich down.

Next, I hit Publix for sub number two. Publix subs are also very popular, as Insider previously reported.

Instead of a kiosk, Publix had a sub counter in the deli section where you watch as your sandwich is made in front of you.

I preferred Wawa's kiosk because it was easier to see all the customizations at once without feeling rushed.

At Publix, I ordered a roast beef sub on wheat and added cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and Italian dressing. It was as close to the Wawa order as I could get with a similar menu.

The bread on my Publix sandwich was fresh, and I could taste and feel the textures of all of the ingredients individually.

Without a doubt, I thought the bread was better at Publix. It tasted fresher and didn't get soggy.

But overall, the flavors weren't as impressive as Wawa's. I especially missed the garlic aioli since Publix's Italian dressing wasn't as prominent.

I would gladly order either sub again. But next time I'm on the southeast coast with a sandwich craving, I know I'll be looking for the nearest Wawa first.

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