Scott's Subs - a Local Alternative to Fast Food Subs

April 7th, a bad crash on I-41 diverted my plans for the afternoon with detour traffic that could make the most patient driver’s head spin. I couldn’t take it anymore, so I pulled about a block or two off the detour route I decided on to stop into the De Pere location of local sandwich chain, Scott’s Subs. They’ve expanded into Green Bay East and Hobart in the last few years, but despite that growth, I never made it in for a sandwich.

Turning a bad afternoon into a better one with a decent sandwich sounded like a great idea. The De Pere location was smack in the middle of an unusual area for a restaurant, but it got me out of the detour traffic taking over the Lawrence area. I was surprised to see that more of the folks caught in the slow moving traffic away from the I-41 accident that afternoon hadn’t done the same. 

The De Pere location offers sandwiches and pizzas made in house as well as ice creams from a few Wisconsin producers. I kept it simple with a Turkey Avocado sandwich and a bag of buffalo chicken wing potato chips. While I waited, however, I got a craving for the ice cream that I saw several other customers order in the meantime. I took a pint of Kemps Cake and Ice Cream home with me, and I found in that short amount of time, I was able to chart a path home through the detour traffic that didn’t take much longer than usual.

The turkey avocado sandwich is one of the few cold cut subs on their menu- a simple sandwich of sliced turkey, tomato, avocado, sundried tomato aioli, provolone, and the always wonderful shredded iceberg lettuce. My usual sub shop of choice is Jimmy Johns, or, when I’m feeling like reliving my youth, Subway. The sandwich I found in the butcher paper was easily twice as large as the six inch subs I’ve purchased at the more widespread chains.

​The avocado smeared on the inside of the sandwich proved to be fresh, and it offered welcome relief from the sheer heat of the buffalo sauce potato chips I brought home with me. I stretched that sandwich across two meals that day.  For the fifteen dollars I spent on the sandwich and chips, including tip for the staff, I would not be able to say the same thing about the other sub shops I’m used to.

You won't find a bag of Lays here to go with your sandwiches. Both traditional and unusual flavor combinations are available from Northern Midwestern companies to further localize where your money is going.​

The Kemps Cake and Ice Cream pint, even after a few hours in my home freezer, was still perfectly soft. The cake bits hadn’t frozen solid, and with a few warmer days ahead, it’s a perfect treat to turn to while I try to keep my air conditioner off. 

If you’re like me and looking for ways to drive more of your income into the hands of local restaurants and producers, consider Scott’s Subs as your alternative to some of the other fast food options available in the sandwich game. I sure will be. I haven’t even scratched the surface of their sandwich combinations with my turkey avocado sub.

​Their facebook page is the best way to keep an eye on any specials or sudden schedule changes if you’re looking to plan your own visit. Thanks to the staff for a lovely meal after a frustrating afternoon!

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