
Half Fast Subs On The Hill
A bustling campus favorite with an enormous menu of creative subs, offering great value and a lively atmosphere with patio seating.

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Half Fast Subs On The Hill

Highlights
Must-see attractions
A bustling campus favorite with an enormous menu of creative subs, offering great value and a lively atmosphere with patio seating.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid long lines by visiting during non-busy times.
Explore the Menu
With over 100 options, try different subs on multiple visits.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Sandwich Shop
Price
Mid-range
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Extensive Sub Sandwich Menu
Over 100 unique sandwich options, from classic to creative, with meat and vegetarian choices.

Student-Friendly Atmosphere & Patio
Bustling cafe popular with college students, featuring indoor seating with TVs and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.

Generous Portions & Value
Offering 4-, 7-, and 14-inch subs, this spot is known for hearty meals at reasonable prices.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid long lines by visiting during non-busy times.
Explore the Menu
With over 100 options, try different subs on multiple visits.
Dog-Friendly Patio
Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, but watch for potential hazards.
Parking Caution
Street parking can be challenging; consider nearby options or walking.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid long lines by visiting during non-busy times.
Explore the Menu
With over 100 options, try different subs on multiple visits.
Dog-Friendly Patio
Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, but watch for potential hazards.
Parking Caution
Street parking can be challenging; consider nearby options or walking.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Half Fast Subs on The Hill is celebrated for its extensive and delicious sub sandwich menu, offering great value with generous portions. While many praise the fresh ingredients and unique combinations, some reviews mention occasional issues with service speed or staff attentiveness. The lively atmosphere and student-friendly vibe, especially with the outdoor patio, contribute to its popularity.
"Great prices on the best sub selection menu i have ever seen. $8 marg pitchers, marinated meats, patio for dogs. Love this spot."
collin kings
"Went to this awesome sub sandwich restaurant for lunch while University of Colorado Boulder was on summer break. An amazing list of menu choices (with or without proteins) and three sizes of subs available: 4-, 7-, and 14-inches. Laid back atmosphere and friendly service. Lots of seats and tables inside as well as outside patio, but parking is on-street and can be a little tough to find. You won't be disappointed and very highly recommended!"
Shingo S. Ishida
"Have gotten takeout here twice now and both times everything was just above average. The sandwiches are all pretty good, but I think there are other sandwich shops around that are a bit better. Also, some of the staff is awesome, but others seem a bit rude and aloof at times. I am gonna try again but get different sandwiches in the hopes that they’ll win me over eventually."
Jason Matsumoto
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Frequently Asked Questions
While there are over 100 options, popular choices include the Buff Chicken/Buff Shrimp and unique vegetarian options like Thai Tempeh.
Yes, leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio area. Be mindful of your surroundings, as there may be broken glass.
The restaurant is open late, including past midnight on Thursdays and Fridays, making it a great late-night food spot.
Wait times can vary, especially during peak hours or around lunchtime on Saturdays. Visiting off-peak is recommended to avoid delays.
Yes, they have a wide variety of vegetarian subs and also offer vegan options like BBQ Tofu.
The prices are considered reasonable, with subs available in 4-, 7-, and 14-inch sizes to fit different appetites and budgets.
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Recently voted one of the top sandwich shops in a college town (by a leading authority), Half Fast is known for having one of the most insanely delicious and diverse sammie menus in the nation (try the Buff Chicken), and to go along with it, they offer personal pitchers of their Strong Island Iced Tea.
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The Colorado University Independent, a student run newspaper, recommends that those looking for a great submarine sandwich in Boulder head down to Half Fast Subs. Located on the corner of Broadway and 13th Street, the restaurant has become a favorite among local undergraduates for its great food, reasonable prices and casual atmosphere. The sandwich shop truly has something for anyone and everyone who walks through the door, as the menu has both classic, meat-intensive options and vegan and vegetarian sandwiches.
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Located in the heart of the Hill neighborhood, Half Fast Subs serves up terrific sandwiches in an energetic atmosphere. Their gigantic sub menu ensures there’s something for everyone, and their spacious outdoor patio is great for lunch on sunny days. The options are almost limitless, but if you’re in an adventurous mood, try the Stuffed Roast Beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and roast beef on warm French bread.
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For those near the University of Colorado Boulder campus, Half Fast Subs on the Hill is the ideal choice for all types of loaded hoagies and cheesesteaks. Specialties like the creamy club turkey sandwich and tempeh reuben are offered daily and as special combos on different days of the week. Outdoor seating in the front allows leashed dogs.
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Located on The Hill, Half Fast Subs boasts an extensive menu with over 100 sandwich options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From classic combinations to inventive creations, each sandwich is made to order with fresh ingredients. The laid-back atmosphere and outdoor seating make it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal.
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Half Fast Subs – Expect this place to be filled with CU students, tourists, and locals alike, and be ready to wait, but you will not find another selection of subs this delicious anywhere. From the Thai Tempeh to Thanksgiving Dinner on a fresh-made bun, Half Fast has something for every taste, and local beer on tap to boot.
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Half Fast Subs is a Boulder staple, known for its large and delicious sub sandwiches and strong pitchers of Long Island iced teas. It has a small patio area, great for your dog and people-watching on The Hill. This location is perfect for people near campus who want a true feeling of what Boulder is all about.
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Sandwich lovers near CU must visit Half Fast Subs for a late night sandwich. Open past midnight on Thursday and Fridays, this sandwich shop has a wide variety of subs from vegetarian options to massive 14-inch creations. There are over 100 different varieties of sandwiches that are found on the menu here.
Build your own pub crawl
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If you find yourself hungry on University Hill and need a somewhat fast meal, head to Half Fast Subs. They’ve got all the meat options you’d want on a sub sandwich, plus over 20 kinds of vegetarian subs. And if a sandwich doesn’t fit your mood, they have salads too!
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Half Fast Subs is a sandwich shop located in “the hill” neighborhood near Colorado University. They consistently win the best of Boulder and welcome dogs in their front outdoor seating area. I personally recommend “the shiz,” a sub with bacon and chicken tenders.
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Peruse the largest sub sandwich menu in the USA at Half Fast Subs. This old-school sub shop offers a great variety of premium sub sandwiches with over a hundred different sandwich combinations to choose from.
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Half Fast Subs: in my opinion is better than an snarf’s and most other sandwich places in Boulder. They also have an astounding variety of sandwiches, some of which are eh, but others are absolutely amazing.
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Half Fast Subs: While primarily known for its sandwiches, Half Fast Subs has a lively sports bar atmosphere. The establishment offers a range of TVs, making it a popular spot for game-day gatherings.
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The best turkey-avocado sandwich you will ever put in your mouth. Try any of Half Fast’s 100-plus menu items, and make sure to grab yourself a Long-Island Iced Tea pitcher while you’re at it.
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Half Fast Subs 1215 13th St., 303-449-0404; halffastsubs.com. Huge variety of subs and salads, famous long island iced teas and outdoor seating. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.
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On The Hill, right near Insomnia Cookies, Half Fast Subs serves up delicious sandwiches, including cheese steaks, vegetarian subs and seafood options. Check out their daily specials.
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Half Fast Subs on the Hill – Good ol’ fashioned hoagies and a chill vibe near the University of Colorado campus.
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