Dave’s Cosmic Subs

i got a sub here early today i gave this place a one because the people i saw working today were touching and throwing away the garbage with the same glove and making my order with it so it made me a bit disgusted when i got my sub so i just threw it away.

Awesome choices and awesome food. Not your average old sub shop stop by whenever I’m in the neighborhood

Best subs, and so many choices! These are so much better than chain sub sandwiches, and a fun atmosphere.

So here’s the deal, make sure you have an afternoon where you can afford four hours on the couch. Then order the Large Dave’s Meatball sub, and prepare for the best food coma of your life. Somehow they have found a way to bake rainbows and sunshine into this sandwich, apparently its some sort of family secret. Hands down the absolute best meatball anything, I have ever eaten.

If I could give this place a 3.5, I would. This was our first time trying it out. Of our party of 4, no one disliked their sub. However, 2 of the group felt like there was far more cheese than meat in their sandwiches. Mine (a ‘Cleveland’ Cheesesteak) was pretty good. I would be open to trying it again if I lived in the area; they have an impressive variety of subs on the menu.
Parking was okay when we went (Saturday afternoon) but the lot shared with a CVS is not huge.
Seating was pretty limited in a 3-​season patio sort of place.
Service was friendly and reasonably prompt.

Great tasting subs. Moved to AZ and miss Dave’s sooooo much. When I visit ohio, first place I’m hitting up for lunch!!! There sauce is to die for.

Love it normally get the turkey sub or crab cakes sub both are delicious. No complaints.

The menu at Dave’s can be overwhelming. I have not been disappointed with any of my choices.
I had Dave’s Original Veggie Burger. It was very good. I would definitely order it again. Often, I find veggie burgers to be too mushy for my taste. This veggie burger had great texture. The sauce paired very well with this veggie burger.
I ordered Dave’s Famous Blue for take out. I was curious about how the combination of cheddar and blue cheese would taste. I would order the Famous Blue again.
The only reason Dave’s doesn’t get five stars is because of the seating area. It’s very basic.

Have only eaten here once, I got the philly sub and my husband got meatball sub. Both were good enough where we’ll probably become regular patrons. Meatballs were delicious, the philly was OK but not as good as the ones we make at home. All in all the place has a nice Decatur vibe and we enjoyed our meal.

The cheesesteak was awesome and still is my go-​to! Most of the subs have the garlic butter on the bread in addition to any sauces or cheeses. Friends came to visit and one has celiac disease, but the owner offers most sandwiches with gf bread so no worries there.
Highly suggest checking out the menu before going as there is a huge selection.

I ordered the original sandwich, which was loaded with Italian meats, cheese, lettuce, and banana peppers. I wish the provolone cheese was either in slices or melted because the grated cheese was falling everywhere. Overall, it was a hearty sandwich and I would have tried this place again if I lived in the area.

The penultimate dive sandwich joint offers a number of signatures sammies. I came here for Dave’s Best Meatball Ever. I’m glad to report it’s truly the best meatball handheld I’ve ever scarfed down. Giant meatballs, soft bread, rich sauce and an abundance of gooey cheese make this sub one of the most extraordinary ones of recent memory.
Dave’s reminds you of your typical neighborhood hole-​in-​the-​wall. Rock n’ roll artwork, a giant menu board and friendly staff make the cramped space tolerable. Honest to God, these sandwiches are down-​home righteous. If I lived remotely close to Dave’s, I’d be there twice a week.

Love this place! Randomly stumbled upon it after a visit to Emory hospital and glad I did!
The number 1 Cosmic sub is amazing! That cosmic sauce has to have something illegal in it since it is addictive!

Dave’s is a great place for hot subs! This past time I got their club sandwich. For $ 6 or so, you can’t beat it. I love the Dave’s sauce too, which seems to be some sort of tangy mayo type sauce.
This place is really casual and definitely has a college town vibe being right next to Emory. Because of that, it’s a little more divey and not so great on the service. If you can look past that, though, the subs are quite good and well priced.

For a while I would run by Emory Village because I lived nearby. Dave’ Cosmic Subs had always torqued my interest.
My only bummer is the price. If you were looking to pay 9 $ for a hoagie, then you are in luck.

This is the place you want to go for an amazing sandwich. They load up soft French bread with special sauces, cheeses, slaw, and quality meats. I love the San Fran and my fiancée says the meatball is one of the best.
Its proximity to our house makes this a place we frequent. We usually order ahead and pick it up. The place is pretty small and they focus more making quality subs than they do being speedy!

I love Dave’s! I spent the summer in Atlanta and it was right across from my apartment so I ate there quite a few times. I tried:
–The Original Dave’s Cosmic Sub
–The Crazy Dave
–Dave’s Best Meatball Ever
–Brownie
–Chili
This place rocks! They usually take a little bit to make the sandwiches (especially when there is a line, which there usually is) so call ahead for fast service! Make sure you get the brownie. It is sooooo amazing. I recommend all of those sandwiches because none of them disappointed. However, I do not recommend the chili. It was kind of gummy and unflavorful. But the sandwiches rock so that makes up for it.

I don’t want to know what’s in the cosmic sauce, but it makes the sandwich taste darn good. Plus, I give mad props for the owner to be driving a hybrid. The dude seems so yippie yet in a could be hippie establishment.
Anyway, good, filling sandwiches (when Panera Bread across the street seems unsatisfactory — portion size-​wise — and expensive). This joint gets enough traffic from Emory students so expect a bit of waiting if you get there around 1 PM.

Talk about an impressive selection of sandwiches — Dave’s may have the most comprehensive menu (of sammiches) in Atlanta. There’s everything from your classic Philly or Reuben to a more unique Dave creation such as the Pizza sub — which is what it sounds like: a pizza in the form of a sub sandwich.
The space is quite small — really, it’s standing room only; Luckily they have a PA system set-​up to call your finished orders so customers can wait more comfortably on the patio — which is also their seating area. Sandwiches range from about $ 6-​$ 7, with drinks and chips priced separately — the price for two people (with chips and drinks) is about $ 20 and some change — not too shabby for a fairly filling meal.
On my last visit I ordered the Crabby Dave, featuring crab cakes (HA! Get it?), cheddar, sprouts, and spicy mayo. I voiced my concerns about just how spicy the spicy mayo is (if you don’t know I’m a wimp with heat), and after the cashier and I bonded about our shared wimpy-​ness, he asked the sammich prepper to go easy on the spicy mayo. If you’re wondering, there is a bit of a kick, but with the light hand, it was tolerable and tasty! I especially love that they put sprouts on the sub — a treat and an unfortunate rarity! I also got to try a bit of the aforementioned Pizza Sub — which indeed lives up to its name — melted cheese, pepperoni, the works!
The subs are prepared very quickly — it’s a very cool hole in the wall to grab a fast and tasty lunch for cheap!

Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I don’t understand all of the hype behind this place — I’ve had better at Jimmy John’s. I ordered a turkey sub and I was like ‘meh’ and was kind of kicking myself for making the drive out here vs. just going somewhere up the street.
The place is kind of divey — there was trash on the tables, which were all dirty (and it’s not like we went there during a peak time). I didn’t even want to imagine what the kitchen looked like.
Long story short: While not terrible, I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat there.