I compared sandwiches from Publix and Wawa and one sub had a slight edge
I tried similar sandwiches at Wawa and Publix to see which has the better sub.
At each popular East Coast chain, I ordered a roast beef sub with cheese, toppings, and sauces.
I thought that while Publix had better bread, Wawa was more flavorful and satisfying overall.
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.
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I started at Wawa, which Insider reporters dubbed America's best convenience store, despite only operating in six states.
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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.
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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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