Chocolate Factory

5900 N. Port Washington Road, 962-6770

275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 272-0400

W62 N577 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, (262) 377-8877

2120 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, (262) 542-5405

Serving more than just chocolate, the Factory’s menu includes subs in three sizes, croissants, salads, sandwiches, the soup of the day, chili (in season) and a variety of ice cream concoctions. Beverage selection includes phosphates, created from seltzer water and a shot of flavor (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or cherry). (K.N.) $. CC: All major. OD at select locations. Handicap access.

Erbert and Gerbert

Subs and Clubs

2338 N. Farwell Ave.

Erbert and Gerbert’s quirkily named store and sandwiches are based on characters co-founder Kevin Schipper’s father used to tell him as a child. “Boney Billy,” a tender turkey breast sub, the “Tullius,” packed with medium-rare roast beef, and the vegetarian “Jacob Bluefinger” are just some of the generously-filled subs you’ll find here. (A.M.) $. CC: VS, MC, AmEx, DS. OD. No smoking. Handicap access. 226-2004

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop

1344 E. Brady St., 272-3333

1532 W. Wells St., 344-1234

3129 N. Oakland Ave., 967-9014

767 N. Water St., 963-6261

$. CC: VS, MC, DS. OD at select locations.

P.J.’s Original

Subs and Clubs

1749 N. Farwell Ave.

$. CC: MC, VS. 271-7827

Potbelly’s

135 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Potbelly’s is the perfect antidote to the growing epidemic of generic subs that are all bread and no love. With great renditions of the classics and a few originals, not to mention a signature hot pepper mixture that’s strangely addictive, Potbelly delivers bang for your (around) $5 bucks, in a pleasantly homey setting. (S.R.) $. CC: All major. OD. Handicap access. 226-0014

Suburpia

10853 W. Bluemound Road

Suburpia introduced the submarine sandwich to most Milwaukeeans in the early ’70s—a time when their menu was a good cure for the munchies and their clever radio ads were sung by the still-unknown John Belushi. Suburpia still offers the Davey Jones (tuna), Reuben James (cornbeef), Gold Coast (ham) and Miles Standish (turkey). Served on a sub-shaped bun loaded with cheese, mayo and chopped salad in a tangy dressing, the subs are so heavy laded that the filling tends to slide out of the buns. (D.L.) $. CC: MC, VS. 456-1100