Subway

The sandwich outlet Subway is a fairly recent addition to Ards Shopping Centre. Situated in one of Northern Ireland’s busiest malls, this branch is no different to any other– selling cookies, soup, drinks and a variety of subs.
Although this particular branch is placed in a fairly busy area of the shopping centre (as large stores such Next and River Island are nearby) there is a complete shortage of seats. This means that it is only really useful as a carryout, unless you are willing to wait for a place to sit. On the plus side, the service is extremely quick and efficient when compared to other branches and I have always found the salad to be really fresh. The staff members are also polite and took the time to inform me of the latest offers.
On a slightly more negative note, there is a lack of cleanliness around the seating area, which is more than likely a result of the low numbers of staff. The seating area feels quite exposed (in comparison to other food outlets within the centre) as there is no real sense of enclosure. At times I was worried that passer-​bys would crash into me given their close proximity!
Nevertheless if you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or a coffee whilst shopping, this is the place to go.