We Try Snarf’s, the Sub Shop with a Cult Following, Plotting a Dallas Invasion

There’s always room at the table for another good sandwich, right? Well, sorta. Things are getting tense at the table here in Dallas. We’re reporting on too many local spots closing and too many out-of-town spots taking their place. That includes the sandwich scene. New York Subs announced it needs to move from its home of 50 years due to rent, all while Snarf’s, a Colorado-based sandwich spot, is opening five (FIVE!) new spots across North Texas almost simultaneously.

The first Snarf’s location opened near Love Field on Mockingbird Lane in December; another opened in Far North Dallas on Campbell Road. The other three nearing completion are located in Snider Plaza, Lakewood on Abrams Road and in Preston Hollow.

The vibe here is spartan hippy. Colorful tile murals adorn the front counters of each store; otherwise, the stores have cement floors and simple tables.

Sandwiches come in three sizes: novice (5-inch), Snarf’s (7-inch) and Pro (12-inch). The most popular sandwich is the Italian, and the prices for each size are $7.95, $12.25, and $15.95, respectively. The Pro is definitely shareable if you’re a mild-mannered sandwich connoisseur. I walked out with sandwiches for three (including a 7-inch Snarf and a Pro) for $30. That’s without drinks or sides and … yeah, feels about right these days. It’s not a deal, but it’s not crazy either.

Fountain drinks are $3. A bag of chips is $2.30. What are we all, Rockefellers? Could you imagine adding a drink and chips for three people for another $15? I can’t. That’d put the cost of three sandwiches at about $50. Again, that’s how prices are now, not just Snarf’s.

As mentioned, the Italian is the go-to order here and comes with salami, pepperoni, capicola, mortadella and provolone. Be sure to ask for all the toppings, which include mayo, mustard, hot peppers, LTO, pickles, seasoning and oil. There are other things you can add on as well, like mushrooms and bacon.

Crusty Warm Sandwiches

Part of what makes Snarf’s special is the toasting process. The bread isn’t fully baked until after the sandwiches are ordered and made; it’s then thrown in the toaster where all the spices, cheese and meats mix and mingle into a happy, warm sandwich. The bread comes out crusty, giving each bite a snap and crunch. This is the backbone of the Snarf empire.

Needless to say, it’s really preferable to eat the sandwiches on-site or in your car in the parking lot. The magic of an Italian is a wee bit lost if it sits on I-30 too long, you know?

(A grilled PB&J is just $5 and a picture of it on the site looks sort of amazing. You can add bacon to it for a few dollars more. No, you shut up.)

The menu also includes salads (dressings made in-house) and specialty sandwiches, along with all the basic types of sandwiches from turkey, ham, tuna, meatball and a hot dog with bacon and American cheese. There are 21 sandwiches on the regular menu and another 10 on a Snarf’s “Not on the Menu” menu. Here you can get a Big Fat Snarf (Pro is $23.65) with double corned beef or double pastrami (or half and half), Swiss and mayo. (This is $2 off in the month of January.)

In all, these are good sandwiches and we can see why they have such a cult following. Keep an eye out because there’s likely one opening near you soon.