Subway Testing Wild New Menu Option

Summary

• Subway is now testing Footlong Nachos – a surprise addition to their menu.
• Nachos will be available nationwide by Spring 2025, made with Doritos and various toppings.
• Customer reactions are mixed – some excited, others surprised due to Subway’s health-focused image.

Subway is introducing something new and unexpected at its restaurants: Footlong Nachos. The surprising addition to the sandwich shop chain is receiving a mixed reaction from potential customers thus far, with some expressing curiosity and excitement, while others seem more doubtful.

Subway has offered sandwiches of the footlong variety for quite some time, with the offering often being a popular choice among customers, especially when they’re available for discounted prices. Subway has added some other footlong offerings to the menu over the years, like its footlong cookies, and it seems that nachos are now something it’s experimenting with.

According to snackolator, a food reviewer account on Instagram, Subway has now begun testing footlong nachos at various locations in both Canada and the United States. The nachos are apparently prepared using Doritos chips, and are topped with cheese triangles, meat, various toppings (which are unlisted, but appear to include jalapenos and olives), and “additional sauces.” The nachos appear to rely upon ingredients that Subway already has available to it for making its sandwiches, which could make this a relatively easy product to introduce nationwide.

When is Subway Introducing Nachos?

Snackolator notes that these nacho offerings from Subway should arrive at the stores nationwide starting sometime in the Spring of 2025. At the moment, there’s no information as to whether customers will be able to choose the toppings on their nachos, though it seems the potential for that is high, considering that Subway has always been about giving customers choices. There’s also no further information as to whether the flavor of chip will be an option, given Subway stores tend to carry more than one flavor of Doritos in their shops.

Customers’ reactions to this news has varied. Some seem to be excited about a new option at Subway, while others were surprised that an offering like this would be added, considering Subway has often marketed itself as being a healthy place to eat and a good choice for dieters. However, Subway does offer more calorie-dense sandwich options, plus its additional treats, like footlong churros. The restaurant chain may be looking to give customers more options, rather than limiting them to solely healthy choices. Another concern voiced by some was whether Doritos chips could hold up against the nacho toppings, as some noted they can be brittle.

Whether Subway’s nachos can gain a following while competing with Mexican-style restaurant competitors like Taco Bell and Del Taco remains to be seen. Those who are interested in trying them out should keep an eye open for their addition to stores in 2025, as they may be a limited-time product.