Firehouse Subs Kearny Mesa

Absolutely delicious and fresh! Great service and good food!

Great service and the sandwiches are always the best.

They don't wash their hands prior to touching and handling food. Witnessed this first hand and immediately asked for a refund. No thank you. Will not eat here or recommend to anyone. Gross.

I love this Firehouse Subs!nnI ate here almost every day for lunch for almost two years- of course in part because it was conveniently located near my company's office, but also because the food was great, and the service was fantastic. Over time I got to know most of the employees there, and of course Sharon, who runs the place. As a regular I was greeted by name everytime I came through the door, and they usually knew what my order was (though I changed up my favorites often enough to keep them guessing).nnOn March 16th my team packed up our office and transitioned to working from home- I made sure to stop in and say bye to the friendly faces at Firehouse because they had become as much a part of my workday as many of my coworkers. I got one last delicious sandwich from them, not sure when (if ever) I'd be back. I wasn't sure if *they'd* be back.nnWell today (August 27) I actually had to go back to the office for something, so of course I walked over to Firehouse to see if they were still open, and they were! As soon as I walked through the door Sharon saw me- and honestly I wasn't sure if she'd remember me at this point (or even recognize me, given quarantine beard, hair, and mask) but of course she did, and welcomed me in by name again even though it's been more than 5 months since I was last there. It was great to catch up, I'm gratified to see they've managed to stay open the whole time, and of course the sandwich was excellent as usual.nnThey've got a good set up to manage COVID risks- I felt comfortable and confident ordering there. They've got lots of great sandwiches to try, and lots of great hot sauces to pair with them. (My one criticism is that the heat numbers on their bottles [set by corporate, I believe] are complete BS and do not reflect the actual heat levels. Some 9's are mild and some 3's are quite hot- just make an effort to try a small taste of one before you commit to pouring it all over your sandwich) Don't be afraid to grab a bottle from the rack and ask the employee on sandwich prep to add it into your sandwich during the prep. I do specifically recommend the vegetarian sandwich with mushrooms- I'm neither a vegetarian nor a huge fan of mushrooms, but I love this sandwich. Add some Gator hot sauce and you have perfection.nnBottom line is that this place gets the full five stars, and it makes me sad that I get to eat here so rarely now that I work from home. Help me keep them in business until COVID is over!

One of the best sub shops in town. If you haven't tried it yet you're missing out. Club on a Sub or their cheddar and beef brisket are awesome. Check them out, you won't be disappointed.