The Subway/Wawa Smackdown
Stuff I don't hate, food July 17th, 2008
You’re all aware of my love affair with bacon, so it stands to reason that I eat my fair share of BLT sandwiches.
There are two places I get my fix. Subway and Wawa. Today we shall have a smackdown between the two sandwich giants.
There is one clear winner and it all boils down to the ordering process because the faster and easier I can get my grubby little hands on my BLT, the happier Kathy is and the less punishment the general public has to suffer for me being hungry and annoyed.
How to order at Subway:
Enter establishment and queue up to the start of the assembly line. Tell the sandwich prepper what sandwich you want, on what bread and with what condiments.
The prepper grabs your selected bread and EVEN THOUGH YOU JUST SAID WHAT YOU WANTED, proceeds to ask you at each condiment container what you want on the sandwich.
What kills me is the part where, even though I just said I want a BLT, the prepper asks me if I want LETTUCE and TOMATO on my Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. It makes me want to cry. They do this every single time, without fail.
Yes, I would like lettuce and tomato on my Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich and if you ask me if I want bacon on that, I’ll have to give up on you and leave without my sandwich and that’s not good for the general public, remember?
Pickles? No. Cheese? No. Onions? No. Peppers? No. Olives? What? No! GROSS.
After finally making it to the end of the condiment station, my sandwich is ready and I wish I had gone to Wawa. Although Subway has the best bread, Wawa has the ordering process down to a science.
How to order at Wawa:
Enter establishment and walk up to a gloriously easy-to-use kiosk that beckons me to buy any number of happy-looking hoagies, sandwiches, wraps and subs.
I touch the screen to begin.
Welcome!
Oh, why thank you!
What kind of sandwich would you like?
I shall have a BLT.
On what kind of roll?
Hoagie, please.
Would you like that toasted?
Oh, yes, toast me, baby.
What size do you want? Shorti? 6″? 10″? Giant?
Let’s say 6″. By the way, I love you, pleasant-sounding beeping machine.
What condiments would you like on that? My selections are never-ending. Among them is mayonnaise and not just one button for mayonnaise.
There is a special button called “Extra Mayo” that should have a halo around it because it is a button made in heaven and blessed by God.
Why, yes. Yes, I would like extra mayo.
Almost finished. More bacon ($1.09 extra)?
Oh, sweet Jesus. Could it be? A button you press to get more bacon? What happens if I press it twice? Three times? Do I get a whole pig? Bring on the more!
Beep-boop-beep-boop-beep. My order is finished and out pops a receipt. And by the time I’ve paid for my delicious, bacon-packed BLT swimming in mayonnaise, the server hands it to me and I’m on my way.
The only possible improvement that Wawa could make to this process is if they incorporate the sandwich-ordering technology into the gas pumps outside. Yes, Wawa is also a gas station. Don’t knock it til you try it.
Everyone knows I’m an awesome product tester and so it makes sense that I know what I’m talking about in the sandwich-ordering, gas-pumping, time-saving department. What do you say, Wawa? Care to make a great system even better?
Also, could you install a debit card swiper so I can pay for my sandwich right at the deli to avoid annoying children standing at the register, screaming at their mothers that they want Bazooka bubble gum for dinner? Yeah, that’d be swell.
I’d like a BLT with a side of humor blog.
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:57 am
LOL…. you are tooo funny… don’t have Wawa here where I am… guess I have to stick with Subway. I do agree~ their ordering process sticks! have a great day! Christina
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July 17th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I love technology. Any time I can avoid interacting with another human being in a place of business, I’m all for it. For some reason, in the past twenty years, cashiers have gotten…shall we say…a little light in the intellect department. And that’s if you can get them to put down their cell phone or stop talking to their co-workers long enough to wait on you. So, Wawa would be a great thing for me, but alas, they haven’t made it to North Carolina yet.
I like Subway, for the most part, but the franchises for this area are all owned by immigrants with the largest family in existence. The biggest problem is their English skills are somewhat lacking. And it doesn’t help that I’m a little hard of hearing (OK, my wife would say I’m practically deaf) so the ordering process always takes twice as long as it should.
Great post, Kathy. I’m glad you’ve got a way to feed that pork addiction you’ve got. I’m wondering if there’s a Porky Pig Anonymous group near you?
July 17th, 2008 at 8:25 am
OMG do I love Wawa. It’s like the Jetsons of convenience stores. Have you seen the smoothie machine????????Where you pick out your ice cream flavor “capsule” and insert it into the Fantastical Smoothie Whipping Device? That little sandwich ordering computer is so awesome it makes me want to order more sandwiches than I need. I so feel you on this. Subway sucks ass.
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July 17th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Bacon on Bacon with a side of BACON! Life is good!
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July 17th, 2008 at 8:38 am
I must find one of these so called WAWA’s and try it out for myself.
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July 17th, 2008 at 8:40 am
There is a MORE BACON button? Great googly-moogly, I believe WaWa might just be my new Happy Place! MORE bacon…
I just need to think about that a little.
I, too, do know the Power of the Bacon. And no, Subways subs have the issues you site, PLUS there is never enough bacon per capita of bread. The bread-bacon balance is all skewed.
If you are ever in this side of the state we will go have BLTs.
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July 17th, 2008 at 8:45 am
I’ve never in my life heard of Wawa. And WTF is that name??? I guess you can be named anything you want when you have technology by the balls. lol
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July 17th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I’m with Lori…never heard of Wawa! Sounds awesome! I also cannot imagine eating a LT sandwich!!! What a waste!!!
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July 17th, 2008 at 9:12 am
For more information about Wawa, check out their Web site at http://www.wawa.com. You can find a store, get nutritional information, and just plan drool over the pictures in that last difficult half-hour before lunch. Oh, and they have all have no-fee ATMs.
July 17th, 2008 at 9:28 am
sorry kathy, but on this one I have to disagree. I also hate Subway, but the infamous day that everyone from my wife’s family suffered food poisoning from wawa subs has been etched in our hearts and minds forever. it was not pretty, I will not eat a Wawa Sub, I will not eat them, Sam I am! i will not eat, a sub with green ham!
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July 17th, 2008 at 9:32 am
I’m in the wrong country for Wawa, but I agree that being asked if you want the L and T for your BLT in Subway must be very annoying - and yep, no matter how many times you tell them at the beginning exactly what you want, they do keep asking as you move along the counter. Grrr.
I want a More Bacon button though. There cannot be enough bacon in the world (in fact, I had a bacon sandwich for lunch).
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July 17th, 2008 at 9:36 am
In some places, BLT (tragically) stands for Beets, Leeks and Tubas.
You should consider yourself lucky that no one was hurt.
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July 17th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I have no Idea what a Waa Waa is, other than a Wah Wah pedal for Geetar playing. Rather familiar with that, but it never made me a sandwich.
I’m so happy you have found sandwich BLT nirvana. Please tell their corporate offices to check into the Booming Megatropolis called Bakersfield, California next time your at their corporate offices, Ok?
Beamer
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July 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I’m sad that I’ve never heard of Wawa (I’m in the Los Angeles area), and I’m stuck with Subway. When I order the sandwich, I tell them that when they think they’ve put on enough mayo to put on the same amount again. Mmmmmm…mayo!
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July 17th, 2008 at 10:14 am
that sounds so good but i like subways tuna and pickles with extra mayo yummmy
July 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
We do not have Wawa where I live, either. But we like Quiznos. Do not forget the Jalapeno potato chips!
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July 17th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Wawa rocks. Those who don’t have it don’t know what kind of a hell you are living in. Not all Wawa’s have gas stations. It’s a relatively recent development. At Thanksgiving they have an insanely good turkey, stuffing, cranberry hoagie. *Drool*
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July 17th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Oh, my gosh, where do I even start with what I love most about this post? Is it the name “Wawa”? The delectable photo of a BLT? The brilliant idea of a filling station/touchbutton deli setup? The fact that there are restaurant workers who don’t know what “BLT” stands for?
No, I think it’s the “More Bacon” button. That this exists in your world, if not in mine, has put a permanent smile on my face.
Bring on the more!
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July 17th, 2008 at 11:14 am
I’ve never even heard of Wawa. I do love Subway but hate ordering. The ladies at my closest Subway always give me dirty looks or blank stares. I think they hate me.
I’m not difficult and I’m polite but they still are mean. I do hate when they ask every single question. “What do kind of vegetables?” “Oh just everything, thanks” “Jalapenos?” I think everything includes that 
It makes me eat at Subway a lot less.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:20 am
don’t be too hard on the subway douchebags.
Would you bother memorizing any more than the assembly line for minimum wage?
July 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am
I do believe you need to put that More Bacon button on your sidebar. Wear it with pride Kath. Own it!
Hey, maybe you could start a “more bacon” catch phrase and make it as popular as the “more cowbell” thing. You could even sell tee-shirts and everything. And of course cut me in for 10%.
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July 17th, 2008 at 11:57 am
For the sandwich-ordering/gas pumping combo you will have to come and visit me, because they have that at SHEETZ. Yes, I never thought I’d ever love another as much as Wawa, but at Sheetz, you can initiate the consentual rape process known as filling your tank, then turn around from that horror, order a sanny, and by the time you are done squeege-ing your windows and having a quick tinkle your yummage is ready for you. Rt 15, Shamokin Dam. Left side of the road if you are heading north.
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July 17th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Bacon is one of life’s greater pleasures. Yet, I rarely partake in a bacon feast simply because I trust no one but myself to prepare it.
It can only be cooked in my cast iron pan, no other cooking instrument will suffice.
So, as a result of my desire for bacon perfection, I have it only twice a year…Christmas morning and opening day of the NFL season (my little celebration….complete with lots of beer…).
July 17th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Bacon is the food of the gods. When we go to a place like IHOP, I always have to order it extra crispy, because if you don’t, it will come out 1/2 cooked. Yuck! There’s no BLT like a homemade BLT, I think. (Never heard of Wawa or Sheetz or anything like that down here in Texas)
July 17th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Christina — I should have mentioned Wawa is only in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Road trip, anyone?
Lee — If I can bag myself and pay myself, I’m all over it. Maybe Subway will start taking written orders and we don’t have to speak at all. I’m all about limited contact! PORK!
sue — Are you lying to me? Cuz if you’re messing with my head on the Smoothie thing, I’ll find you. Kathy wants a capsule and a space age machine to put it in. I know what I’m doing this weekend. If they don’t have one, you’re in big trouble.
Rebecca — Is there anything better? OINK!
Bucky — Depends on where you live (see above). If you can’t find one, at least it’s fun (or annoying) to say the name over and over.
Jenn Thorson — “Great googly-moogly” OMG. Too funny. Yes, bacon distribution is terribly important, as is the crispness/doneness of said bacon. If we ever meet, I’m the one with the blog, oops blob, of mayo hanging out of her mouth.
Lori — I know. The name is hilarious, especially if you say it over and over out loud. For the love of God, I just figured out why they named it that. This is where their headquarters are: Red Roof, Baltimore Pike,
Wawa, Pennsylvania 19063. Yes, friends. There is a town called Wawa. Would you want to live there?
KFJ — Where would LT be without the B? They’re lucky they can ride the coattails of bacon. Slackers.
Heather — Thank you for turning me onto the beauty that is the Wawa BLT. And I forgot to mention their no-fee ATMs! Their core purpose is true: “To simplify our customers’ daily lives.” God bless Wawa.
Chris — Oh no! I have so far been spared any kind of food poisoning, and I suppose it can happen anywhere you get take-out food. I’ll cross my fingers next time.
Catherine — Sometimes I want to just say “Put the bread down and I’ll tell you what I want when we get there.” Hate having to repeat myself. Why do they ask at all in the beginning? I know that’s what they must be told to do, but it’s very dumb. BACON!
SinisterDan — I’m sticking with the B, the L, and the T I know and love!
Beamer — It wouldn’t surprise me if someone from Wawa finds out they won this smackdown. If they show up here, I’ll tell them to move west. OK?
Karen — I recently ordered a cheeseburger platter at a restaurant and said “Extra mayo. And by that, I mean tons. Really, too much to be healthy.” It came lathered in mayo with two cupfuls on the side. Ah, glorious mayo!
brooke — That actually sounds great. If I ever get sick of bacon (ha!) that’s what I’ll order next.
Daisy the Curly Cat — I don’t have any Quiznos experience. Can you order on a kiosk? I think that’s my new sign of excellence. Ooo, jalapeno chips sound scary hot!
Scargosun — Are you serious? That is ridiculous and I WANT ONE!
JD at I Do Things — The best thing about the More Bacon? button is that it shows up on the screen all by itself, after you’ve picked all the other condiments. They should change the choices from “yes” or “no” to just “Yes. What do you take me for? An idiot?” Seriously, who would say no to more bacon??
sabriena — That is why phoning it in is the best option. Again, we must all strive for less interaction with our sandwich makers. They probably don’t want to talk to us either, so it’s all good.
Mike — You’re right. I know they’re just mechanically moving me along, but geez. Of course I want lettuce and tomato on my BLT. Use the brain or lose it, you know?
Jeff — I think I shall add the More Bacon button to my sidebar. In fact, I’m getting my new theme up soon and I’ll have more room for it. I know that “more cowbell” thing really took off. Don’t worry, I’ll give you your cut. I’ll pay you in bacon. It’s as good as cash.
Shieldmaiden96 — Oh, I know all about Sheetz. I would have given them a good score in a write-up, except they ruined my opinion of them by once giving me a hot dog torn in half. I swear to God, I got a ripped hot dog. I could not fathom the conditions under which my dog would have gotten severed and it freaked me out a little. And then I ate it. But they do have the awesome touch-screen ordering, so they’re still in my good graces.
BabaBooey — I give you points for being so discriminating, but I take them right back for being too discriminating. What’s wrong with you, man? It’s bacon!
mlm — Would you believe I’ve never made a BLT at home? Because that would involve the all-day event that is slicing tomatoes. I’m sorry you have neither a Wawa nor a Sheetz. How do you live like that?
July 17th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Yum. I want a BLT now stat!
I’ve never heard of Wawa, but I am now extremely interested. The way subway works bugs me too sometimes. When I say I want ALL of the veggies, we do not need to go down the veggie list as you make my sandwich. I’m going to say yes to every single one. No need to draw the process out. Just give me my grub so I can go.
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July 17th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Oh, and I should confess that ‘Wawa’ is an indian word for ‘goose’. Which is why there is a goose on the coffee cups.
I know this because the summer before I went to Ireland and needed extra travelling money, I got a second job at one, back in the days before any of them had gas stations or ‘more bacon’ buttons. I watched the employee orientation video. I don’t eat subs anymore either, because making them every day for four months and never getting the onion smell off your hands is enough to kill ‘em for you forever.
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July 17th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Damn….they don’t have Wawa’s in Arizona………I wish they did!!! (I would be all over those extra bacon and extra mayo buttons)
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July 17th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
I’m sure you’ve seen Jim Gaffigan’s standup on bacon. Truly the funniest thing I’ve seen in years. Search youtube.
And now all I can think about is blt’s. THANKS A LOT.
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July 17th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Kathy–We do have a little place called Dino’s-not a chain. They have a sub called a Blackjack that involves not only regular cheese, but CREAM cheese, sauteed mushrooms, roast beef, ham and maybe another kind of meat, plus any toppings you want. I don’t know if you can add bacon, but you can bet your boots I’m going to ask the next time we go. Mmmmmmm, Dino’s. I just ate lunch and now I want Dino’s, too! *oink*
Suzy–I LOVE Jim Gaffigan, but I haven’t seen his routine on bacon! I did see his routine on Hot Pockets, though. Good stuff! I’ll have to look it up on You Tube when I get home.
July 17th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I feel very hard done by. No such places in the UK, that I know of. The last time I saw someone order a bacon sandwich here, it consisted of a piece of greasy bacon slapped between to pieces of bread. That was it. The only extras you got was the grease that ran from the sandwich and soaked through the paper bag it was placed in.
Needless to say, I have never ordered a bacon sandwich in my life! Home made only on this one.
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July 17th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Oh. My. God. A BUTTON that gives you EXTRA BACON? I need this in my life more than I need the Staples “easy button”.
Never heard of or seen a Wawa, but it sounds lovely.
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July 17th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I knew there would be people who don’t know what Wawa is. When I first moved to the Philly area, I laughed every time I heard the name.
It’s the eastern PA version of western PA’s Sheetz. Better than 7-Eleven. Better than Subway because you can build your own sandwich and not have employees behind a counter looking at you for wanting pickles AND olives on your sandwich.
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July 17th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
I’m devoted to Quizno’s. Better sandwiches than Subway, and they deliver, or have the order ready for pickup. Never did the Wawa. They have them around here, but I have to pass a dozen Subways and 8 Quiznos to get to them.
Do they have whole wheat rolls at Wawa? I’m on a healthy eating routine and would want to “healthy up” my sandwich.
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July 17th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
StephanieC — This post should have come with a warning. Running down the veggies, one by one, must be the way they tell them to do it in the manual. They must hate it. Or maybe they don’t even realize they’re doing it. I would hate working there.
Shieldmaiden96 — Interesting! Sorry about the onion thing. That’s the drawback of working with something you once loved. In high school, my husband worked briefly at a chocolate factory. Believe it or not, he said it’s possible to hate the smell of it. Blasphemy!
Bruce — I’m sorry your buttonless. It’s so nice to know Wawa respects the concept of MORE!
Suzy — I still watch that now and then. NBC issued a cease and desist on YouTube due to copyright infringement. But I did find another one here. I laugh as hard now as I did the first time. Now go get a BLT!
mlm — Dino’s sounds like my kind of place. I’m intrigued by the cream cheese. And I’m a sucker for sauteed mushrooms. See comment to Suzy for the Gaffigan bacon routine link. Hot Pockets is also a classic in my book.
Babs — Your comment made me want to cry. That is one sorry excuse for a bacon sandwich. I trust your homemade ones are to die for.
Athena — I want a More Bacon button everywhere I go so that some appears out of thin air whenever I need a fix. Is that too much to ask?
Lori — I wonder how far and wide the Sheetz go. I’ve seen just two around here, not nearly as prevalent as Wawas. I would never order food at a 7-Eleven. I do love the kiosk ordering system. It’s a silent, private thing, just like confession in church. “Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I want a slab of bacon on my BLTs.”
Joe — Awesome that Quizno’s delivers. Oh, to dream! I don’t know if they have wheat breads and rolls, but I would imagine so because they have so many choices for everything else. More everything!
July 17th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Oh baby. We are BIG Wawa fans. They have everything right about that place. If too many people are waiting in line, other cashiers magically appear! And I don’t get any attitude. They have all my gas, coffee, sandwich and snack business wrapped up.
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July 17th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I just might have to look out for WaWa next time I’m over in the US - but normally I need to interact with a human being to make sure they understand that my food must not come into contact with fish. Must. Not. Touch. Fish. Or I might die on their floor. LOL!
Sad, but true.
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July 17th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I’ve come to the conclusion that Americans know how to eat. Does that sound like an insult? I meant that you know how to ‘dress’ food.
Yes our home made are much nicer, but never had lettuce and tomato with bacon - or mayo
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July 17th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Me too. I just love bacon, mmmmmmmmmmm. Especially the Canadian variety. But be careful because it contains a lot of nitrates.
Case in point: The other day I found an old package that had been in the freezer for a long time. So I decided to splurge and cooked it all up. Needless to say I ate mostly bacon that day. Well, the following morning I woke up with the most terrific migraine. So the moral of the story of course is moderation.
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Cheers!
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July 17th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
You’re story here about the ordering experience at subway cracked me up! Even more so because I can relate with the experience; it’s the same for me almost every time without fail. Heck, I’ve grown used to it (quite sadly).
Now I don’t know what Wawa is. But I will say this… Put one next to the subway out here and I’ll be first in line to make the switch.
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July 17th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
“Wawa”? Isn’t that the sound of Charlie Brown’s teacher when she talked?
Never heard of it before, but it DOES sound like fun. Isn’t it sad that a machine can accept your order and get it right better than a pimply teen working at Subway who doesn’t know what BLT stands for.
Kathy, every time I have bacon (like last night…mmmmm) I think of you.
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July 17th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Shoot. We don’t have any Wawa’s around by me, so until they move into town I’ll just have to continue to be jealous of your bacon button. I want a bacon button!
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July 17th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Bab’s - take fresh bread, and toast it. Spread on a lot of mayo. Add about 10 slices of bacon, 4 slices of tomato, and about 2 inches of lettuce leaves. Stack, crunch down, and devour.
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July 17th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
We have no Wawa today or any day here. My brother and his wife speak of it fondly. The first time they told me they were going to a Wawa, I thought they had developed a speech impediment. Go figure. It was a real place.
July 17th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Should I admit that Shieldmaiden is my sister in law? And I’ve just learned much about her in these comments…no idea she worked at a wawa!
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
by the way, I do Love their coffee. However, in what I do believe is a sign of the Apocalypse, WaWa has announced plans to CLOSE their store in Cape May, New Jersey, because it doesn’t make enough money during the off season. I am devastated by this, because where else will I get a good cup of Joe?! This means driving 6 miles across the viaduct over route 626 to the one in West Cape May, instead of riding my Bike into town 3 miles from Cape May Point! This is outrageous! I need all of you to go to Cape May and order a Sub, right away, now GO!
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July 17th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Alice — Yes, their cashiers are unlike most others. They wear headsets and I’m not quite sure what they’re pumping into them, but it might be “Customer line building. Open new register. Stat!”
Jay — Is it because you’re disgusted by fish, or you’re allergic?
Babs beetle — We know how to eat too much, me thinks. Oh, please do make yourself a fresh BLT and do not worry about overloading on the bacon or mayo. Well, maybe. You might have to build up your tolerance at first.
Blog Bloke — But aren’t the nitrates what make it so heavenly? Moderation, shmoderation! Oh, thank you about the plug-in. I’ll play around with it tomorrow. I would love for more commenter’s images to show up. There you go, saving me again.
Ricardo Bueno — I can’t get used to it. I get irritated even before I order. Not a good sign. I see my visits to Subway declining, now that I have found Wawa. Your current post is a funny coincidence. About sandwiches, but also because I reported here recently that I’ve never eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in my life!
Maureen — Exactly! You can’t NOT smile when you say it. I’ll take a machine I control over a pimply teenager any day of the week. God, I love technology.
Acorn King — I might put up a bacon button here, on Jeff’s suggestion. It won’t do anything except count the number of times someone clicks it, unless I can think of something more creative and bacony. Would you be happy with that?
Beamer — Yep, that sounds about right. There can never be too much bacon.
Lisa — What kills me is that it came from a town’s name. I would die laughing every time I had to give out my address. I’m happy you can have your family reunions right here on the blog. Pull up a chair and get comfortable!
Chris — I’m sorry to hear this news. It’s hard to find a good cup of coffee, so if you lose it, I can see how your world would come crashing down. May I suggest Dunkin’ Donuts? You must have ten of them in your city. I know we do. Have you tried them?
July 17th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
OMG… You just made me laugh SO hard!
A button you can just push for extra bacon should be on every street corner, I say! lol
Funny as hell post!
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July 17th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Ooooooh Jenny hates Subway, loves WaWa (even tho we don’t gots ‘em in SC …) because when we lived for two years in New Jersey, WaWa was where I got my coffee every day! Just the picture of the geese in the sunset on the sign made me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Funny … just the other day when our daughter and her family were traveling from NC where they live up to Williamsport, PA, where they used to live and where her husband was born and raised, she was telling me that they stopped for lunch at Sheetz and it was so much fun because they could order their lunch “without having to talk to anyone” … LOL! Plus, Melanied loved the macaroni and cheese!
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July 17th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I meant to say “Melanie” … LOL! She hasn’t been Melanied quite yet.
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July 17th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
I could never get over that name: Wa Wa.
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July 17th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I just watched the Jim Gaffigan routine on bacon. My stomach muscles now ache and I’m wiping the tears from my eyes! Bippity-boppity-bacon is the best thing I’ve heard in a long time!
July 17th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Wow, I’ve never heard of such a heavenly place? We don’t have that here … wish they did.
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July 18th, 2008 at 2:08 am
@Kathy: How funny! I can’t believe I missed that… And what do you mean you’ve never eaten a peanut butter & jelly sandwich in your life??? How is that possible?
Ok, here’s what you do. Tomorrow morning, you walk into subway and order a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Eh, eh.. What do you think?
Have a good night Kathy. Read you later.
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July 18th, 2008 at 6:18 am
No WaWas around here, darn the luck, so I’m stuck with Subway. Or that other “Mmmm. Toasty.” place. Who are they? Oh yeah! Quiznos, that’s it. And I think we have some Mr. Subbs, too.
I love when the sandwich artists (I swear, that’s what they call them!) at Subway all freak out when I tell them I don’t want cheese on my sandwich. It’s like they have this mini-meltdown. You can almost see their brains oozing out their ears. Even if I wasn’t lactose intolerant, I’d still do it just to see the reactions.
But I’d rather play with touchscreens.
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July 18th, 2008 at 6:47 am
LOL! I couldn’t stop laughing. When I started reading your post, I was expecting a serious review of the two sandwich giants. However, as I read along at the ordering process … I couldn’t control my jaws from opening. You certainly put across the review of the two in a light, hearty way.
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July 18th, 2008 at 6:53 am
The Fitness Diva — Thanks! The button should also have options for crispness. I prefer mine a little mailable. Husband prefers it crisp. The button needs another button.
Jenny — Another Wawa coffee lover in the group! Sorry you don’t have any within reach now. See how everyone loves the “don’t ask, don’t tell” way of ordering? I think the next time I do Wawa, I’m going to try their sides. Not familiar with Sheetz’s sides, but you almost can’t go wrong with mac and cheese.
windyridge — When my co-workers say it too much, I sometimes ask them to put a lid on it because I can only take five or so Wawas utterances in a two minute period.
mlm — Save the link and play it when you need a good belly laugh. I still have it and watch it from time to time. It never gets old. FATBACK!
DrowseyMonkey — It is dreamy. I always had a thing about buying food where they also sell gasoline, but this place is different. Angels sing when you walk in the door.
Ricardo Bueno — I don’t know how it’s possible, except that I cannot understand why people would put those two tastes together. My husband bought some yesterday in the hopes I would try one, but I couldn’t muster the courage. If I do, I’m YouTubing it for your viewing pleasure.
Kelly — I only had Quiznos once and can’t remember if I liked it. Never heard of Mr. Subbs, but love the name. I get asked at Subway if I want cheese on my BLT, which I don’t understand. To me, cheese on a BLT is non-standard and completely unacceptable. Must not mess with a good thing.
BK — Nothing serious ever happens here in The Junk Drawer. Ask around. I think it freaks my readers out if I try to say anything profound. Profound. Oh, now I just made myself laugh! Anyway, come back anytime!
July 18th, 2008 at 7:21 am
My bacon tip-of-the day: cook it in the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil, lay out your bacon, and throw it in at 350 until it reaches desired crispiness. No splattered stove, and it gets done perfectly. (I’m trying to redeem myself from my last bacon tip–Bacon Salt.)
My favorite line isn’t in the post, it’s in one of your responses above: “Where would LT be without the B? They’re lucky they can ride the coattails of bacon. Slackers.” Blogtations better not miss that one.
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July 18th, 2008 at 10:27 am
What? I will say, a BLT is pretty good with just the basics. But if you LOVE cheese, (I do–maybe even more than *gasp* bacon!)when you add American cheese to the BLT, it makes it even more scrump-dilly-umptious! Sometimes, I will throw a sliced avocado on there (in lieu of the cheese) for a new spin on an old classic! (wow, I sounded like a host on a cooking show for a moment…)
I will say it boggles my mind that you are an adult woman and have NEVER had a PBJ? But please, don’t order one at Subway. You have to use Jif (the best!) and your favorite flavor of jelly, and put it all on the softest bread you can find along with a tall glass of milk. Heaven!
July 18th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Sometimes, I even have a peanut butter and, wait for it…., BACON sandwich!! I know it sounds horrible, but it is really kind of fabulous, especially if you use Jif because it is the sweetest. Mixed with the saltiness of the bacon….mmm-mmm-MMM!
July 18th, 2008 at 11:54 am
We don’t have a WAWA here lol, but now i wish we did. I love Subways sandwiches, but i hate dealing with the sandwich building. And why do subways’ employees always have such an attitude? I told one the last time that if she got anymore excited over her job she might need serious help. She gave me that snotty ” go screw yourself with a sandwich” look that only subway employees can seem to manage.
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July 18th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
We have a gas station across the street from my work whose burgers and sandwiches I prefer too! And yes, you can never have too much bacon!
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July 18th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Reading these responses makes me realize how lucky I am. I live in the “Golden Triangle” of sub places. I’m within walking distance of a Subway, a Quiznos, and a Blimpies. If I really am in need of a Wawa sub, the Mrs. passes 2 on her commute home.
Life is good.
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July 18th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
OMG! I love that WaWa concept! I wish I had one here! I’m all about putting my own order electronically, that’s why I love online order for delivery food so much! I always think it will cut down on employee error and annoyance that way! I have to agree, WaWa sounds like THE way to go!:)
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July 18th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
ACK! I already responded, but my comments didn’t show up. Who runs this blog anyway?
So….
Susan — I’ve heard about baking bacon, on both the Food Network and Top Chef, but I prefer the lazy way. Pre-cooked bacon, nuke for 30 seconds! I would love to be quoted again on Blogtations, especially about greasy and delicious bacon!
mlm — I do love melty cheese with bacon, but not sure how I feel about cold cheese on lukewarm bacon. Something about it doesn’t seem right. My husband told me I could use any jelly I wanted, even something like peach, but that made me gag a little. If I do it, I’ll YouTube it and you can see how well it goes. OMG. Bacon and a PBJ?? Now that’s just crazy talk.
Nessa — I think they have an attitude because they’re so sick of the mechanized way of building our sandwiches. Now I’m starting to feel sorry for them, believe it or not.
Margaret (whose blog name I love!) — Years ago, if you saw that a gas station sold food along with gas, it’d be suspect. How far we’ve come!
Joe — Life is good indeed. Walking distance? Man, that’s sweet. My Wawas is kind of our of my way, but it’s worth the trip.
chatblanc — My sister Ann wants her entire life electronified (yeah, I just made that up). It helps both parties. The less we have to be stressed by waiting and line, and the less time workers have to deal with The Stressed, the better. Win-win!
July 18th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Hilarious post, Kathy! I had no idea you could order a sub from an automated machine in the U.S. of A. No such thing here, to the best of my knowledge. Subway is it, or else, the far less-tantalizing “Mr. Sub”.
My question is: does the Wawa sub taste good? Who is actually preparing it - some submarine sandwich fairy in a backroom kitchen behind the gas station?
Oh, and I will always take the olives. Black please!
I love Subway’s parmesan oregano bread, but when it’s stale, your sub can taste like you’re chewing on a Civil war vet’s head bandage (I imagine).
Kat
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July 18th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I’m deathly allergic to some fish, Kathy. Causes me a LOT of problems in restaurants, especially fast food places where they use the same fryer to cook everything.
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July 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
BEST POST! SO FUNNY! SO NEEDED THIS TODAY.
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July 18th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
YUM, bacon. I love ordering things with simple, easy buttons. Did you know you can order pizza online now?
July 18th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Waaaah Waaaah! I don’t think we have a WaWa.
The thing that occurs to me is that the people who work at Subway probably don’t even know that BLT is an acronym for anything. Remember, these are the same people who count out your change as if American coinage is new to them…
July 18th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Great post, Kathy!
OMG…ordering a sandwich at ANY Subway is one of the most aggravating experiences!!! This is why I won’t tell them what condiments I want, until they actually slice the bread and are standing directly in front of the stuff. And I talk VERY slowly when I’m ordering, because they ALL seem to have “short-term memory” issues.
Wawa without a doubt is a totally more enjoyable experience.
(and about a BILLION times faster)
You cracked me up about the kids screaming at their mothers, asking for Bazooka Bubble gum for dinner!
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July 19th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Poetikat — You don’t know what you’re missing. Yes, the Wawa subs are great. Very fresh and tasty. I do like Subway subs, too, but hate their ordering process. The person who prepares your sandwich does so in front of you, but you don’t have to speak to them, which is the beauty part. Along with PBJs, I can’t eat olives. If it happens, it’s purely accidental.
Jay — Oh, no! I was hoping you just didn’t like fish in general. Sorry to hear that eating out is a chore. You have my sympathies.
Lauren — Happy to help! And thanks, I’m glad you liked it.
regan — Yes, I’m aware of online pizza-ordering heaven. Haven’t done it yet, but I hear it’s extremely cool because you can also track its delivery.
MaryLou — I suspect you’re right. That would require too much brain wattage.
Ron — Thanks. I try to do that to, only speaking up when they’re standing in front of the thing I want. But you still can’t stop them from asking at EVERY SINGLE condiment whether you want it or not. I’m going to have to check out your latest post. Based on the title, it looks like it’ll be a screamer.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:56 am
1)Wow. 72 comments.
2)My finger is tired from scrolling down the page to get to the comment box.
3)I’m thinking a marriage of both chain’s best practices and call it, “SubWa”
4)There’s also WaWay.
5)I’m a marketing genius.
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July 19th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I don’t think I would have gotten through college without a WaWa to hit up at 3am for a Italian hoagie to satisfy my drunken needs at that late hour.
WaWa is lord.
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July 19th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Geakz — I like WaWay. It sounds religious. You are a genius for many reasons, not the least of which is your most awesome patented five-point commenting system. You rock.
renalfailure — There’s nothing like take out food at three in the morning to take the edge off, is there? Wawa rules, although I’m guessing you could have done without the bright lights.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Kathy, this very evening I went to WaWa to use their Cash Machine, supplied by PNC bank with no ATM fee. Why does it bother to ask me what Language I wish to use? Now if I couldn’t read English, wouldn’t that first screen present a problem? It’s nice that Spanish, French and German are the first three linguistic options, but what if I were to only speak and write say, Inuit? How would I ask for a sub with mayo in Inuit? How would I translate the “Extra bacon Button?” Please help Kathy, I eagerly await your wisdom! LOL! Don’t drink Coors light and Blog. This is exhibit one, right here!
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July 20th, 2008 at 12:32 am
it took me 2 hours to scroll down to this comment box!
Hilarious post!
Wawa sounds great! The Subway assembly line sort of reminds of every morning when I get a cup a coffee… when I ask for a small black coffee: “Cream and sugar?” No, just black. “Cream and sugar?” No, black, no cream no sugar.
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July 20th, 2008 at 7:21 am
When they first came out with machines like automatic cash registers and ordering kiosks I thought at first how sad - trying to replace people with machines.
But it’s sadly so much easier. Yesterday I checked myself out at Wal-mart. It saved me from the pointless chatter with the cashier, waiting in line, and watching the cashier painfully try to scan a barcode. It’s so much nicer. It’s kind of sad, really.
Do you have Sheetz where you live? The newer ones do have it so you can order right at the gas pump
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July 20th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Chris — I’m afraid, though it’s hard to believe, that I don’t have the answer to the ATM language problem. But if you bang on it real hard in frustration, it’ll probably understand you in any language.
o.d. — I know! And you’re really not off the hook if you ask for “coffee, black” because then they want to know what kind of coffee you want. Remember the good ‘ol days when coffee was coffee and its sole purpose was to kick you in the head and didn’t have a flavor?
Chelle — Like you, I opt for self-serve if it’s available, even if I’m not familiar with the machine. There is nothing better! I have two Sheetz’s in my area but not too close to me. You mean you can order sandwiches right from the pump? Oh, my dear. Maybe there’s hope for Wawa!!!!
July 20th, 2008 at 9:48 am
I love BLT’s. The more bacon the better! However I have a thing with tomatoes. I don’t like them but I have them put on so I can take them off and still have the flavoring! Subway is all we have and I prefer to make my own than to go there. Wawa is funny…I went there to see if by chance there was in the city…and there is Philadelphia. Somehow it thinks I’m within 20 miles and I live in Central New York!
Great review…now I hope Wawa comes to me sometime!
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July 20th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Momto4kidsny — Don’t worry, I do it, too. If they fall off, I’m not in a hurry to squeeze them back in! Especially if they were thick-cut. About the “find a locatino” thing, Wawa really wants your business then!
July 20th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I never heard of Wawa…except Barbara..
How’s Windy ???
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July 20th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
We have Wawa here, but I actually hadn’t eaten there in a long time. Until this week however, which happened because we were driving to SC and my husband was in control of where we stopped for lunch. He pulled in a Wawa, fulled up the tank and ‘This is lunch.’ (ok, this could be a blog post all it’s own) I was a bit put out, I was more in a Wendy’s mood, but went and looked at the deli menu. You are right, they have an awesome touch screen, with soo many options! (I agree with you on the extra mayo and extra bacon buttons) My sub was wonderful, and they even had fresh fruit and all kinds of goodies. They got my order right, I had minimal human contact. Excellent!
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July 21st, 2008 at 1:03 am
It’s nice to see that I’m not the only person who loves ordering food from a gas station. Considering the location, the food is usually just as good, if not better than the standalone establishments.
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July 21st, 2008 at 4:38 am
Alan — That took me a second, but I got it. Funny! What’s up with Barbara these days? Never see her. Windy is doing fine. Still stuck in exactly the same spot.
Shadowsrider — Yea, baby! I must admit I went there AGAIN this weekend and my husband was overwhelmed with the choices. Nice Machine kept asking him if he needed more time. I love the button that says “Little bit of mayo?” I bet no one presses it. And I only realized this weekend that the button for bacon says “extra”, not “more”, but that’s how I remembered it. Glad your weren’t disappointed!
TOPolk — Years ago, I would have said “Gross!” but they’ve come a long way and you cannot beat the convenience factor.
July 21st, 2008 at 11:29 am
LOL. Awesome post - although it did leave me with a craving that only a BLT can fix…
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July 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pm
If you are ever in New Jersey, be sure to stop at a diner or almost any deli, and get a pork roll (aka Taylor ham) sandwich. It’s like bacon on steroids. Loaded with porky goodness, and injected with more fat and salt than bacon. It may actually stop your heart for a minute, but it will be so worth it.
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July 21st, 2008 at 7:45 pm
frugalfergie — I know. All this bacon talk has me jonesing for another BLT. It’s like a food group for me.
Joe — Taylor ham? Wow. That’s new to me. You had me at “bacon on steroids.” I’m in! I’m very close to the Pennsy/Jersey border, so it won’t be hard for me to find this taylor ham of which you speak. My arteries don’t thank you, but I do!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:30 pm
That’s so true. I don’t know if sandwich places actually TRAIN their employees to do that or if there really is a trend going on here…. Nevertheless, a subway sandwich is still healthier than a mcdonalds one.
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July 21st, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I had almost forgotten the pre-kiosk WaWa; during the human-to-touchscreen-transition, customers had a choice of ordering by talking to a human OR using the kiosk. I was so scared. I actually wanted to place my order with a human. Now, I run to the touch screen and race the patron next to me… Who’s receipt will print first, who will get the next number in the queue, will there be enough extra bacon for everyone?
Subway subs are ok, but the last time I walked into a Subway the employees rolled their eyes at me. Did I mention - I wasn’t even at the counter yet? As I walked in! I should have known to just turn around and go hungry.
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:46 am
Wawa? You must live in South Jersey or Pennsylvania then. I went to college in South Jersey, and there was a Wawa visible from my apartment window. Back in the late 70s, Wawa was just a Kwik-E-Mart type convenience store, however.
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July 22nd, 2008 at 4:26 am
Felix Noir — Might be a general trend. If they can’t be friendly enough to the customers, they shouldn’t be in the service sector. Oh, yes. I don’t even consider McD’s actual food, although I do love their sundaes!
Amy who has a mostly clear nose — (Thanks for the nose update!) I love the kiosk race, too. You can spot the professionals. They’re very fast and nonchalant about it. I hope to be like them one day. Oh, yes. If you’re getting the eye roll that soon, it’s time to pick somewhere else.
Libertine — Yep, PA. I remember the early Wawas, too. They were more like 7 Elevens “back in the day.” Speaking of which, 7 Eleven needs to update their stores. I’m still afraid to buy anything from them.
July 22nd, 2008 at 4:56 pm
We have (or had) a few Wawas in CT, although I’ve never tried them for sandwiches. Used to work above a Subway, and loved the smell of bread cooking. But I agree, the service at these places is abysmall. I’m more experienced frequenting Dunkin Donuts & Starbucks. The difference in services in those two places is like night & day. How many times do I have to say large French Vanilla Coolatta, with whip cream, senior citizen? And then get it handed to me without whip cream, and no senior discount? And who today knows how to make change the old fashion way, counting it back, without the help of a computer?
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July 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Cindi-Moomettesgram — I’d die if I lived above a Subway. Their bread is THE best! I think I’m lucky I don’t have a Starbucks near me. If I wasn’t complaining about the prices, I’d be complaining about the service. It’s best I don’t go there. I sympathize.
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:20 pm
When I was younger, I used to visit my Aunt and Uncle in New Jersey. We used to go to Wawa all them time. Sounds like they have gotten all fancy since I was last there. I only remember the week old sandwiches in the plastic triangle. I got sick, many of times, eating those things.
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July 24th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Sir Robbie Rob — Ugh. The plastic triangle sandwiches are the worst. They’ve definitely improved since then. You wouldn’t recognize one if you walked in today. Completely different place.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
NICE! I love this post! I read a few of your entries, and I’m so glad I’ve found a new blog to read worthy of my time! This is excellent stuff! Whenever I find a blog I like, I always start from the beginning. Anal, I know. But I don’t care what they say about me. I shall subscribe
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July 25th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Well I have heard of WAWA when I was in New Jersey at Cape May for boot camp seemed like a nice place but subway is everywhere so I figure Subway is the giant even if there ordering does suck!!!
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July 25th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Sugee — Jump right in! I’m glad to have new readers and I’m in awe of anyone who tries to read from the beginning. Welcome aboard.
Danielle — Definitely more Subways around, but I think Wawas is catching up. I’m torn about whether to pick up sandwiches tonight on the way home from work. I had a little too much bacon lately. Need to cut back. But, oink, could I go for a BLT right now!
July 25th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I simply HAD to return with one more astute and insightful comment:
I AM THE 100th comment! WOOOOOO!!!! IN YOUR FACE, numbers 1-99! WOO-HOO! I DID IT! YESSSSS! JD SCORES! AWESOME!!!!
Oh, and congratulations, Kathy! That’s quite an achievement!
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I agree 11 billion percent. Subway SUCKS. You always get this bitter, robotic idiots who NEVER listen.
At Wawa, you can play with the machine, order whatever disgusting combination you want…and no one will ever know.
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July 25th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I had to hear Phil do your blog. I think the Woman is much nicer. What are you going to name her? Kathiebot? LOL!
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July 25th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
JD at I Do Things — And an awesome 100th comment to boot! You should win a prize, but I think I’ve thrust all my junk drawer merchandise on you already. How ’bout a standing ovation? (claps uproariously) Did you hear it!?
Chris — I watched a guy ahead of me the last time I was at Wawa punch through the display at lightning speed. And he pressed a LOT of buttons. I don’t know what he ordered, but I suspect he needed Tums afterward. I tipped my hat to him. He was the professional I hope to become some day.
Chris (Casey) — Yes, the woman sounds clear and pleasant. But I’m seriously missing Phil. I don’t know what to call her, but Kathybot has a nice ring to it.
July 26th, 2008 at 9:00 am
I heard it! I still want a magnet, tho!
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July 27th, 2008 at 8:07 am
JD at I Do Things — I’ll pop one in the mail tomorrow. You can never have enough Junk Drawer magnets. It’s a good thing!
July 27th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I’ve never ordered sandwiches from WaWa, but I’ve ordered coffee at the kiosk DURING THE MORNING RUSH! It was my first time doing it, and boy was I scared and nervous. The people around me were all expert in assembling their coffee…first grab the appropriate sized cup with the matching lid..eeek…then find the coffee flavor you want..OMG, where’s the plain freakin pot!…then as you’re hurriedly pouring hot liquid into a cup, eyes feverishly scanning for the cream…oh, geez, full fat milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, skim milk, half and half, fatfree half and half, for the love of God, help me sweet Jesus..then it’s on to the sweeteners…white sugar, pink sugar, blue sugar, yellow sugar…I’m starting to sweat behind my knees, all I need is the stirrer, now, it’s almost over. Oh, look, little sleeves to wrap around the cup…which way does it go on!!!!???? Crap, time to check out. Keep moving, don’t talk, have the exact change ready, act like you’ve done this a hundred times. Whew, I did it. Made it to the car without getting any dirty looks. If I had known it was going to be such a stressful event, I would have practiced at an off peak time.
July 28th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
ann of the shampoo bag — This is hysterical! Will you start your own blog already or do I have to beat you? (Don’t worry, folks. She’s my sister. I’m entitled.) I will never, ever try to get coffee at a Wawa. Twenty pots brewing before me are far too many to sort through and look like a fool doing it. Kudos to you for making it to the finish line!
July 29th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Ordering sandwiches can be extremely annoying when you have to repeat yourself multiple times before they get your order right.
July 29th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Bath and Body — I’d almost rather write it down and hand it to the sandwich prepper. They can read it as many times as necessary, as long as I don’t have to speak!
August 1st, 2008 at 10:40 am
You know Kathy, they have a similar system in Au Bon Pain (cafe chain here in Boston). You mark off the type of bread and what you want on the sandwich, write in your name and give it to the sandwich bar. No confusions. It’s amazing! I wish all places did that.
January 17th, 2009 at 12:21 am
I’m glad everyone loves the quiet, personal experience of ordering a sandwich from wawa… unlike subways where they stare at you like you’re crazy when you order… unfortunately.. i have to inform you that as the maker of those wawa sandwiched you all know and love, i still stare at you, make fun of you, and come up w/ lots of creative nicknames for the fat man who orders extra mayo and bacon… and then smile after spitting on your sandwich and wrap it up nice and neat while your on the other side of the store paying for it completely oblivious to what’s going on around you. Thanks you again valued guest, and have a great day
March 10th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Ahhh.. finally someone who appreciates Wawa as much as I do… worked there for 8 yrs and Wawa has helped pay my way through college. And Wawa is so great that after I graduated college and became a social worker.. I went back to work on the weekends because I missed the customers so much..here’s a hint, just because you order from the “touch screen” doesn’t mean we won’t talk to you as we make your hoagie and if you’d rather not talk to us (like you Kathy) then that’s fine too.. we don’t discriminate! And as for Brian… majority of us don’t spit in your hoagie.. that’s gross. But we ARE watching you, its like having your own lil reality show everytime you work
March 14th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Bath and Body — I’m all about less confusion. And I’d think the people who make the sandwiches would appreciate not having to keep asking what customers want on their items.
Brian — Well, I’m guessing they can’t spit on your stuff out in the open — God, I hope not — but I wouldn’t doubt they make fun of me for hitting that “extra mayo” button over and over.
Nichole — Another Wawa fan! Oh, and I know they’re at least thinking “What’s up with her and the bacon. Geez, woman. Give it a rest.” I used to work in fast food. Talk about a reality show. Thanks for dropping by on an older post.