Da Vinci Subs

This place is closed, and is now a BahnMi sandwich shop. Drove all the way there for nothing…

I’m absolutely obsessed with this place! It’s wierd because I’m not even a «sandwich» type of gal, well I should clarify, I like to make my own sandwiches at home, not buy them out. I just find it a wierd food to order at a restaurant or pay for when you can simply make one at home & have it taste better & made to your liking. However, this place takes the cake!!! I always get the #8, (I think it’s Turkey & Salami), toasted with everything. They have this yummy vinegary sauce they add which is divine! Plus it’s really cheap. The service is very friendly & I like that it’s a cute older husband & wife that own & run the place. They make a mean sandwich!

This place has the BEST sandwiches in Seattle and the nicest owners/​employees. The store is very clean and the ingredients are always fresh. The prices are very reasonable for what you’re getting. The owner will remember your name if you’re a regular. You gotta keep your eyes open or you might miss the location but it’s definitely worth the trip down the Ave. for these sandwiches!

It is always a shame when a trusty food spot switches hands. The man who used to work here would memorize your order if you stopped in more than 3 times, was friendly, and very caring. The subs are still good. Nothing out of this world or even out of the ordinary. Your regular deli meats, cheeses and various topping options. They always have a great selection of the latest gossip magazines which you can flip through as you wait for your sub to get ready. The one thing that I always remember about this place is their mayo. I don’t know what brand it is or if they do something to it but it doesn’t taste like the kind I have at home and I like it. I miss the old worker but I will still come because I rather support a local sub shop rather than Subway.

I go into this place and realize how amazingly cheap it is. I paid 5.46 for a full sub (foot long, maybe even bigger). The owner is a really nice guy as well, he got my name down and my co-​worker that came with me. I just know that next time I come in he will remember my name.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this place as the prices are great and the sandwiches are of great quality as well. The selection is also very robust!

This place would definitely get a 5 but, the former owner Joe retired and the prices went up and the quality of the subs went down. They use the same ingredients as Joe’s famous subs but, the proportions are off. Joe was really good at remember people too and building relationships with his customers. He was a true U-​District tradition that is now sadly over.
For the money I’d hit up Jimmy John’s, they even deliver…

This is one of three sandwich places on the Ave that I frequent, the others being Deli-​Licious and Jimmy Johns. Behold, a side-​by-​side comparison of their roast beef sandwiches (French bread; no customizations):
Approximate price:
Jimmy Johns (JJ): Under $ 5.
Deli-​Licious (DL): $ 6 for a medium.
Da Vinci (DV): $ 5 for a full-​size.
Meat:
JJ: Actual roast dead cow.
DL: Also uses the real thing.
DV: Supermarket-​style beef product™.
Accompaniments:
JJ: Mayo. Lots of it. Also some lettuce and tomato.
DL: Good, fresh veggies. Oil/​vinegar dressing?
DV: No complaints. No memory.
Quantity:
JJ: Throw in some chips and you can make a meal of it.
DL: Light lunch.
DV: You’ll never need to eat again.
Speed:
JJ: Yell out a number and duck, because they’ll throw a sandwich at you.
DL: Bring a book.
DV: Flip through a newspaper.
SUMMARY:
JJ: Fast.
DL: Deli-​Licious.
DV: Cheap.

Davinci Subs is awesome. The guy and his wife who own the place are super sweet and wonderful, and always remember you if you go a couple times. Prices are way lower than Subway or Quizno’s, under $ 5 for a full size and 3 something for a half. The bread is bagged and isn’t as good as Subway’s but it’s better than Quizno’s and everything else is super fresh and delicious. If you want a fast meal on the go, Davinci’s is definitely the best choice. It is one of the few places on the Ave that actually deserves your business and you can feel good about it in every way after.

When I first rushed with the frats at UW, all the guys told me this was the place to go. And ever since, I’ve been a loyal customer. It looks like a family or at least husband and wife run the place. And they are there everytime.
The prices are very reasonable, and compared to Subway or other places, they seem to be a dollar or two less per sandwich. The meat is generous, the toppings are fresh and the sandwiches are great. You are limited to white or wheat however.
I reviewed this place under a different header, so this is a copy and paste from my other review from 10 min ago
Keep in mind, the place is small and parking is like the rest of the U-district…limited.

A great place to go for a good, cheap sandwich. A wonderful lunch time option if you don’t want to pay the hight prices of SUBS, and you don’t want to eat the bland fair of SUBWAY. This place is clean, friendly, and yummy! They also stock many back copies of PEOPLE magazine, so you can find out if Kelsy Grammer beat his wife, or which young Scarlett of the week had a miscarriage or survived breast cancer.
I like the three-​cheese sandwich, a bag of BAKED LAY’s chips, and a soda. Under six bucks!

Best sandwhich spot in the University District!
I’ve been going to Da Vinci’s for a few years now. The owner Joe has the best memory of anyone I’ve ever met.
He will remember your sandwhich order when you haven’t been in for months, seriously, it’s a trip.
Some of the cheapest best food on the ave the meats, veggies, cheeses, and breads are always fresh and delicious!
Once you try it out, there’s no doubt in my mind you’ll be back.
Relaxed atmosphere, get your sub for there or to go and embark on a delicious quest.
Try out Da Vinci’s, you won’t be unhappy you did!

In the Midwest, we had a chain called Cousins, which used the phrase «Better bread, better subs». I couldn’t agree more.
I was hesitant to try Da Vinci, but found the whole wheat bread to be excellent, which is more than I can say about the soggy, stale buns I’ve landed at certain competitors on the U. It’s just as good as Subway, but gives you better bang for your buck. You can land a footlong for under $ 5, and get it made almost as fast as Jimmy John’s. I still prefer JJ’s, but am now coming here for my weekly tuna sub over Subway.

For the last year and a half I have walked past this place without ever thinking about eating there. Boy was I making a huge mistake. Recently, I made an effort to check this place out. Holy $%#!! The subs are awesome! Many choices to choose from, hot or cold. The place is very small but quite cozy. A must try if you’re in the University area.

Kind of overpriced but with a really good meat selection. I find myself here once in a while, but usually only when I want REALLY good salami with pickles [which to be honest, isn’t often].