Timmy T's Gourmet Grinders
Kailua, Hawaii
(391)
Kailua, Hawaii
(391)
391 customer reviews
Rae O.
Where have you been all my life!!! I was in Hawaiian Tel and man... that bread smell was fantastic! I couldn't help myself and had to try it out. I didn't know what to get and was told the Goodfella was one of the "Roll Masters" (don't think that's what they're called but I'm calling them that) favorites. Oh my god!!!! My sandwich was perfect! The veggies were a perfect balance, the meat had great flavor (boars head, so you can't go wrong), and it brings me to... the bread!!! The bread such an amazing flavor that complemented the fillings, a little sweet, not too hard and not too soft. The size was perfect, I'm normally a double meat kinda girl but this was just right! Sorry about the picture, ate half of it and then realized I needed a picture More...
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Junior L.
This might be my shortest review. GO HERE FOR A GREAT SANDWICH!Service is quick, the sandwiches are killer, and the prices are good to go.
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Maria O.
Our office order lunches from here because the sandwiches are ono and they deliver promptly! The bread is so good. I usually get an array of sandwiches as well as their walking salad sandwiches (breadless) and everyone loved them all. Everything arrived on time, freshly made, and tasty. The Big Kahuna is HUGE and loaded with meats. We definitely will be ordering a few times a year for our office lunches. More...
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Krisha W.
Prior to ordering from Timmy T's, I had tried to order from 2 other sandwich shops first. I had to find a place that would make sandwiches for 10 people in about 2 hours. The first two shops that I called not only met me with opposition, but I received attitude as well (how dare you order 10 sandwiches same day!!). Things were looking bleak and I was going to have to order pizza for the office (again) instead...However, I gave it one more try and found Timmy T's website. Lo and behold, down at the bottom they said that they specialize in last minute orders. Still unable to believe it (all the negativity from the previous two shops was curbing my optimism at this point), I called Timmy T's and asked if they would be able to put together a Party Platter for my office - and at this point I was already down to just over an hour. The person who answered the phone said "of course!" and offered to make us the 30 piece platter with a variety of meats. They even allowed me to add on a custom lettuce wrapped veggie sandwich (for the vegetarian of the office) on top of it all. I was beyond relieved.I showed up to pick up my platter right on time. When I entered the shop I was not only greeted by the cashier, but by some of the people in the back making the sandwiches. It was a friendly atmosphere and very welcoming for a customer who just laid down a catering order last minute :) If you thought that this couldn't get any better, it turned out that the sandwiches were extremely delicious and everyone at the office was thanking me on supplying them with yummy sandwiches. The bread was soft and slightly sweet, I loved that there were sprouts mixed in with the lettuce and the meats were exceptional (duhh, it's Boars Head!) Overall, great sandwiches and it's true, they really do specialize in last minute requests! Next time, they will be a first choice and not a last resort! More...
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Amu Rosen
Great soft serve
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Dixie Turner
Great place
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Suzy M.
I had walked past this sandwich shop a couple of early mornings and was struck by the enticing aroma of baking bread wafting from the store. I decided to stop in this afternoon to grab a sandwich and take back to my hotel for later. Stopping in just a couple of minutes before 4, I didn't know they were getting ready to close at 4. Both the young men working came out to help me, never displaying any frustration at this straggler just before closing time. I ordered a turkey sandwich and one of the guys said they only had thicker wheat bread left. No problem. He immediately got to work throwing my sandwich together while the other lad rang up my order. Polite, efficient, friendly. Nicely done, guys. I dove into my sandwich about 45 minutes later and it was so good! The bread had a nice crust-criso but not hard enough to chip a tooth. Tasty. Fresh. The turkey was REALLY good. All the veggies were super fresh as well. Excellent customer service, very tasty sandwich, with generous portions and homemade bread. YUM! More...
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Kay B.
This was my husband and I's first time here! Staff was super friendly and the place was clean. Sandwiches were big and hit the spot! Grow up in Jersey, we take our subs seriously and this place can definitely live up to a place I. jersey. The bread was sweet which threw me off a little bit but well be back soon! More...
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Robert G.
Best grinder/hoagie/sub I've ever had in Hawaii. Quality vegetables and meats on a super delicious roll. Well stuffed huge sandwiches. Reminds me a good ole east-coast subs. Fun friendly staff. I had the Braddah and my wife had the Warrior. We'll be back! More...
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Bethanie C.
Usually I don't buy subs as a dining out option, but these are really ono!! Great quality ingredients. Love the fresh bread these grinders come on. Reminiscent of a good sweet bread. Had a BOGO offer from their FB account, but would say it's worth it at full price too! More...
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Dawn Quintana
Good sandwiches and super fast!!
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Bryce H.
Finally a good sandwich!!!I have been praying for a place like this. Fast Fun and full of Flavor. We were given a menu at our office and informed of the new location opening downtown. I have tried other shops and most of them are high priced and you get so much bun you can barely tell what you are eating. NOT SO with Timmy T's!! That sando was PACKED with meat and fixings. There was crunch from the lettuce, onions and peppers. The meat was fresh, thinly sliced, tender and delicious. There also was some great tang from a splash of vinegar. They took my order the instant I stepped foot in the door, they built it while I was standing in line. Then the sandwich came flying through the air to the cashier and I was walking away with my lunch in under a minute. These guys keep it lively in the shop and are having fun. I think you will enjoy this spot. I will defiantly be back to Timmy T's. More...
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Crystal G.
Cute little place! The restaurant isn't big but it seemed really clean, wasn't busy, and the workers were very friendly. The sandwiches were really good . I wasn't a huge fan of the bread. It had a bit of a sweet taste and I would have preferred a French bread. This is my only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. The bread isn't a deal breaker though. The only sides available are a giant dill pickle, which was awesome, and kettel chips. It would be more if they had a few more options. Our family isn't big on kettel chips. Over all everyone was really happy with the experience and we will definitely be back. More...
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John Broekhuizen
Great grinders with fresh ingredients and a smile to go.
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Christopher Hardin
Very good and quick
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Eric Miyasato
Just ate the pastrami. It was freekin awesome!!
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EJ Kowal
Good sandwiches for a good price.
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Harlan Kanoa Sheppard
Lina made my day with a delicious sandwich. I just barged in the door and asked them to serve me whatever they wanted, omakase-style. I wound up with a delicious monstrosity of meat, bread and banana peppers that tasted so good, I had to go back and ask for the name of the talented employee who made it. Bit on the pricey side, but good food. More...
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Steve T.
Not bad for a sub/sandwich place. Had a coupon so decided to try it since I've passed this place many times.Limited parking on street and in the back. Simple classics are $7.99 the bread, meats and veggies are better than subxxx imo.Was made quickly and everything I asked for was done. Wanted everything that comes with it plus cucumber and sprouts.Will come again if feeling the sub sandwich craving More...
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Mona C.
I love me a good sandwich! For those of you working or visiting downtown Honolulu, you know how crazy lunch hour can get. There are many places to go, but they're spread out over downtown, and most if not all have lines out the door .This is my second visit to Timmy T's, located in the Hawaiian Tel building (where the customer service shop used to be) close to the corner of Bishop and Beretania. So happy that there's a sandwich shop up on our side of downtown for a change! On my first visit, I had a gift card, so I ordered the Pacific Pastrami (1/4# of thin sliced pastrami with dijon, cheese, lettuce, pickle chips and red onions for $11.49), because I really love pastrami. I've been on the hunt for a good one for a long time, and sadly, this one was okay. It was a little dry for my taste, but I attributed it to my asking for no mayo. However, the pickles in the sandwich made it taste really good! I had eaten only 1/2 of the sandwich, and my daughter found the other half and gobbled it up. I guess she really liked it!I had a special buy one, get one free offer for the Classic Grinders that I couldn't pass up on, so my coworker and I decided to take lunch early and see if the offer was legit... YES it was! So she ordered the "Braddah" (described as tender roast beef, with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo) and I ordered "Da Vinny" (salami, capicola, provolone cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, italian herbs and vinaigrette). Both sandwiches are on an 8" Hawaiian style roll.My coworker said her Braddah was okay... the meat was a little on the drier side. My Vinny was really yummy! A pleasant surprise compared to the pastrami. While I was surprised with the amount of onions that were in there. I really think the Italian herbs and vinaigrette made the flavors of the meats and cheese pop. So good!There are a good variety of sandwiches on the Classic Grinders menu priced at $7.99. They also have Little Kahunas for $5.99, Local Grinders for $9.49, and Specialty Grinders for $11.49 and $12.49. They also offer treats from sodas to cookies ($1.49-$1.89) as well as add-ons like pickle chips and peppers ($0.59 each) to Xtra Pastrami ($2.99).Whenever we've gone, we have never had to wait more than 5 minutes for our sandwiches. Even if there is a long line, the workers are friendly, quick and get your sandwich made promptly! If you're in downtown, swing on by, they'll be happy to see you! More...
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Lauren S.
Located in downtown in the first floor of the Hawaiian telcom building, Timmy T's has fresh sandwiches, reasonable prices and awesome customer service! I have been here a couple of times but this time, I have found my FAVORITE sandwich. My coworker made this up, so I will call it the "Kailua J": the #12 club Kailua, walking salad, extra turkey, pickle chips, light on mayo. If you are looking to watch your carbs and don't want to fill up on bread, this is an AWESOME option. It's like a huge lettuce wrap burrito. The perfect combo with the turkey, crunch veggies and avocado/mayo. We also did combos with the chips and a cookie. Both were yummy!!The guys are awesome, super nice and they even toss you your sandwich!! I love every time I go in this place. Cheers to Timmy T's and their deli fresh sandwiches!! Perfect for all us downtownies!! More...
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Matt Alcanter
While I do applaud the quickness of their sandwich making skills. I do have to point out that out of the 10 times I have gone here, there have been many mistakes. Mostly forgetting to leave out an item that is unwanted. These mistakes I usually brush off as it's not going to kill me.Now, everytime we have been here we spend roughly $50+ on four sandwiches. A little pricey you might think, but if you see what subway charges for half the meat I will gladly pay.Now the unfortunate which is why I'm giving them the low rating. A few weeks ago they forgot to give us a pickle. I called and let them know. They asked if I wanted to come back to get it? I said no, can you put my name down so the next time I come I will just pick it up!Today, I go and order my usual $50 worth of sandwiches and let the guy know about the pickle incident. Another gentleman comes over and asks what was the name? I oblige and tell him. He looks on a wall and there is no name He then says "I will go ahead and give you a pickle THIS TIME!" As if I was lying about the incident? I said.. "This time?". Shocked as if I was asking for a $15 dollar sandwich. I'm thinking..Wow! I just spent $50 on sandwiches and a pickle is what I want for free! After being a little offended by this matter I was just wanting to leave so I gathered the sandwiches and the free pickle that now I apparently inconvenienced them over and received one last rude comment from the rude gentleman. And that was a BY-YEEEE!THIS was uncalled for. So I came home and went through my bank statements and found we have spent Over $400 dollars total on all the visits. Not once have we complained or assked for anything free. And now I'm getting harrased for a $1.49 pickle I have no ill will towards this establishment. I actually enjoy (most of the time) how nice and friendly the staff is.But it only takes one experience to ruin it.Update. I see I may have over reacted as this place is Really good most of the time. You just have to realize that this place probably has so many people coming in trying to deviate from the menu? So I understand there will be mistakes. And unfortunately there probably are people going in saying they didn't get a pickle.If I reviewed the multiple mistakes some other unamed fast food places around town make. I would be complaining all day.I will be returning with a little more compassion and understanding.Thank you More...
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Ray Shupe
Very delicious. We got the King Kamehameha and the Ono Tuna Deluxe and really enjoyed.
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Courtney Cruckson
Amazing food! Very fresh, best bread! Everyone is very friendly too.
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Barb Molitor
I love this place! Their bread is the best and everything is fresh and tasty.Hoping to check out their new location next time I’m downtown. .
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Al M.
Written by wife: Seriously.....YUM! So my husband and his boss eats here weekly since they work like across across the street. He raves about it being the best sandwich, Pastrami he's every had and LITERALLY every time we drive pass TimmyTs(which is everyday) he tells me, you gotta eat over there. Ok, so finally - I told him I need a turkey sandwich-I've been to subway, kalapawai, the shop On Hekili, wholefoods, 711 , lol, the wrap place in Kaneohe, everywhere.(I'm pregnant with a turkey sandwich craving, like-a serious turkey craving--I've been into every sandwich shop in a 10mile radius of Kailua, just within the last month, trying to find my perfect sandwich) OMG. Maybe I'm over overreacting bu this is the bestest yummyiest biggest tastiest thing I ever ate!! And I think I found a winner! For $9.50- this sub is HUGE. I got the Kailua Club, turkey, cucumber avocado lettuce, tomato, mayo, think that's it-but YUM. This place seemed to have the most BANG for your BUCK. Wholefoods sandwich was probably 1/2 the size of this for $11. And I was still hungry after eat it. Kalapawai- I love kalapawai, but again the size was smaller and theirs was $10-$11ishThey also have the small kahunas for $5.50 basic subs, ask them to add mayo. So no picture, CUS ITS IN MY TUMMY! Lol I couldn't even wait...lol Small parking in rear, or if ur fast illegals in the front but try not the block.Enjoy! More...
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Kevin V.
Best sub shop on Oahu. Comparable to Jimmy Johns. . . More...
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Andrew M.
My first experience withTimmy t's was downtown Honolulu. Today I visited the Kailua location I ordered the number 9 the goodfella unbelievably good yum! ! I walked in to the Kailua store around 1 p.m. and was worried because seven people were ahead of me it literally took 3 minutes for me to get my sandwich these guys are the real deal if you want a kick-ass sandwich they will deliver and be fast as heck More...
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Wendy J.
I can't say enough GREAT things about Timmy T's! We were hosting some of our local Wounded Warriors and their families to a picnic lunch at the sandbar. Wish I could find the right words to describe a hungry marine enjoying the "Big Kahuana" and of course the "Warrior". LOVE the boar head meats and the bread is just out of this world. For a couple of marines, this was their FIRST experience with Timmy T's. All RAVE reviews! NO comparison to Subway or Jersey Mike's. I don't know how the crew does this - but they are LIGHTNING FAST! We are so lucky to have this gourmet sandwich shop in Kailua. Off the chart, best sandwiches on the island with fast, genuine help. More...
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A D.
Just as delicious as I imagined! I followed Timmy T's on social media since we found out we were moving to Oahu and it did not disappoint. Super fast and fresh and the bread is amazing. My picky children ate their entire sandwiches and all the pickles we added to the side. We will definitely be back! More...
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Jeremy R.
This place is my favorite sandwich shop windward side. The business model might remind you of a certain mainland chain that makes sandwiches really fast, but this place has the local flare that is far from a mainland chain. The bread is fresh, soft and sweet. Pair that with the Goodfella sandwich and it leaves a little craving in the back of you mind when lunch time rolls around. The keiki sandwiches are very plain, I would just splurge and get a normal sandwich if you want to sneak in some veggies for your little one. Walking salads are good for the fitness and low carb crowd. Great place to grab some food and head to the beach or take home. They also deliver. More...
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Ivan Valencia
Awesome grinders
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Marissa Tanaka
Fastest made to order sandwich on island.
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Wilfred Tollefsen
Walked in 3 minutes later our delicious sandwiches done. So delicious. Beats out Subway & Bale Sandwich.
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Rod Boone
Another Hawaii great meal...sandwich was delicious and filling...Arizona needs this awesome shop......thanks Boone family for taking me to Timmy T's
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Nikki G.
Fast service and super friendly!! Great sandwiches and a good value!! The menu has lots of variety and the staff was extremely friendly and karasmatic! ! I highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite or good sandwich!! More...
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Rhea A.
Fresh, new spot in Downtown Honolulu. They're located on the first floor of the Hawaiian Telcom building, on the left side of the lobby. Their walls are bright and are decorated with beach and sandwich themed décor.All sandwiches are supposed to be 8 inches long but it's actually closer to 9 inches. They have classics like BLT's and veggie, but they also have specialty and local sandwiches. Specialty as in the Ono Moa (quarter point of chicken, bacon, veggies, etc.) and Local as in the Ono Smoked Ham (Double ham, cheese, veggies, etc.). For my first visit, I went for something safe: Bird of Paradise. It's basically a turkey sandwich with veggies. They are generous with their tomato slices (very thick) and lettuce. It automatically comes with mayo, so if you're anti-mayo, let them know when you order. The sandwich was onolicous and the bread...for me, was the best part. It was a Hawaiian style roll that was soft and it was almost as sweet as sweet bread. Not quite, but close enough.There was a line, but it moved pretty quick. The employees were jamming making sandwiches. My Bird of Paradise was comin' in hot because the employee threw it (underhand) over the counter at me. Luckily, I knew to expect it because he was throwing each customer's sandwich at them. I'm not a huge sandwich fan but thanks to Timmy T's, I could end up being a huge sandwich fan. I will have to go back soon to try other sandwiches and their homemade cookies. More...
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Matt K.
Fast.Fast.Fast.If I forgot to mention the fact that they are fast, allow me to throw that in here. They are fast. And as a bonus, you'll get the best grinder, hoagie or sandwich on all of Oahu. Hand down. Aloha Subs doesn't even belong in the same category.If you want the best sammy on island,tgis is the place.P. S. DO NOT try to church up a sandwich during peak hours. They won't do it. And you should support that. That's what makes them quick and great.P. S. S. DO NOT ASK TO CUSTOMIZE A SANDWICH DURING LUNCH. YOU ARE A JERK IF YOU DO. More...
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Dave T.
Fast,quick, great sandwich. The bread is awesome. Great location near the beach. Priced right w/ a staff that you can tell cares about the customer. Great customer service.
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Colleen D.
My favorite sub place in Kailua! The Hawaiian bread makes this sub something I will miss when I go back to the mainland. Also the delivery service is amazingly cheap - be sure to tip your delivery guy though!! Highly recommended. More...
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Kurt K.
Great sandwich place loved the Pacific Pastrami. Can't wait to try something else. Fresh veggies, Dijon mustard, deli overall grade A. Next have to try their "Da Big Kahuna" More...
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Jon S.
Timmy T's in Kailua has long been one of our favorite places for subs on the island, and Timmy T's downtown meets all expectations. They use delicious Boars Head products and their bread and toppings are always delicious. If you're craving a sub sandwich done right, this is the place to go on the island! And I love that they toss the sandwich to you when it's ready :-) More...
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Debbie R.
You had me at "Jumbo Dill Pickle" for a mere $1.69, Timmy T's! They brought samples and menus to our office and I was instantly hooked. My favorite is the pastrami. Very thinly sliced on that super fresh bread...... a hint of horseradish and I'm in heaven!The location is somewhat covert, located ground floor of Hawaiian Telcom building on Bishop. I'm with fellow yelper, Nicole, on the dilemma of keeping this place under wraps or spilling the beans. I want them to stay in business so, I'll spill the beans. No seating for now, so only to go is available. The workers here are very friendly and love the fact that they "toss" the sandwich at ya when its ready. More...
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出木岡千晴
美味しい‼️デリバリーも忙しそうです❗
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Tennille K.
Everything was really good. The service is great and efficient. The only complaint I have is the keiki tuna salad has onions in it. Other than that, great atmosphere and awesome music playinh More...
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Nicole M.
uhhh the dilemma of either keeping a place secretly to myself or letting people know so they don't close down (In downtown places come and go every week. ..) but this place deserves to stay and I need it to, so please come eat yummy sandwiches!Located in the bottom of the Hawaiian TelCom center (I swear I returned a router here once...), they use Boars Head meat (the best!) and the guys are FAST and polite! The bread is slightly sweet and so good. It's not a pile of questionable meat, it's GREAT quality and don't let the size fool you- my boyfriend and I split a OMD (Ono Moa Deluxe) sandwich with added avo spread and a pickle for about $12, and leave satisfied but not in a coma for the rest of the work day- not bad at all!Sometimes I see high reviews for a sandwich place then I go there and think wow, some of y'all never had a good sandwich before! If that's you, go here. More...
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Jordan S.
Don't let the lack of line fool you, the food is good, they are just fast as hell making these sandwiches.This is their second location on Oahu and the sandwiches are great. Soft bread, good meat selection, good fixins and super friendly staff. A welcome addition to the downtown food scene. More...
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Jo C.
Timmy T's just opened up in the Lobby of Hawaiian Telcom on the corner of Bishop and Beretania. The original shop is located in Kailua and their 2nd location is downtown. This place will be quite popular with the lunchtime crowd as well as Hawaiian Telcom employees I'm sure! I tried the Classic Grinder-Stumpy Pete $7.99 (smoked ham, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo) I asked for No Tomatoes and they happily replaced it with pickle chips! The sandwich is almost 9 inches long and delicious. The bread was baked perfectly and the ham and ingredients were fresh! The crew today was very friendly even though it started getting crowded with a line out the door, they take credit cards too! This is take out but there are a few tables outside to eat on. They can make party platters and even have to go beach boxes for $11.49 that include sandwich, cookie, chop and pickles (min order of 4). Check it out! More...
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Frank Thatguy
Love their vibe no delivery charge when I order a sandwich and the ppl who work there are always nice
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Meghan S.
I never cared for subs before going to Timmy T's!! Seriously the best subs and fresh veggies. I always get the veggie add tuna. Sometimes I do the lettuce wrap to make it lower carb. Either way the taste it amazing. Price is fair considering I can eat half the sub for lunch and half for dinner lol so it's two meals for me. Maui onion chips or the jalapeño chips probably going to go grab lunch there today because my review is making me hungry also the staff is friendly and super quick!! More...
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