AK Subs was started in 1994 by two friends with nothing better to do. Actually, one of them worked nearby and, frustrated by the lack of places to eat lunch in the neighborhood, decided to open a place, similar to where he had worked in college. The neighborhood has changed a lot in the last 30 years, but AK Subs has never strayed from its primary mission statement. It still offers excellent food that will fill you up without costing you a whole lot of money.
AK Subs was founded with the belief that food could be tasty, filling, and healthy all at the same time. The easiest and best way to achieve this is through freshness and selecting the right suppliers.
Bread comes from three different bakeries, each specializing in a particular style, delivered fresh every day, and made without preservatives.
The produce comes from the local farmer’s market when in season. When not in season, it is bought from a vendor that specializes in greenhouse produce. This way, our produce comes from local growers as much as possible.
Lastly, our meat comes from three different suppliers. Our deli meat is Boar’s Head Brand, the premier deli meat provider in the United States. Our fresh meat is all-natural with no hormones or antibiotics and free-range. Our chicken is free-range organic from Petaluma, and our fresh fish is wild red snapper caught in the waters of Canada and flown to us.
The next step to providing a quality meal is a happy staff. Our employees have worked with us for a long time. Our shortest-tenured employee has been with us for 11 years, while our longest has been here for 25 years. We have witnessed marriages and children, suffered together, and celebrated together. We have supported our employees through some of their darkest moments, and they, in turn, understand and believe in our mission statement, striving to provide you with the best meal they can.
AK Subs is green and has been for 19 years. We converted to composting long before it was mandatory and were among the original grease recyclers in the city. Almost all of our consumer items are compostable or recyclable, and our cleaning chemicals are biodegradable.
We hope you have tried us and enjoyed your experience, but we are aware that we are not perfect. We apologize for any mistakes we have made or may make and appreciate any input or suggestions you may have. If you do not want to tell us in person, feel free to email us.