Belly Buster Submarines

What is Belly Buster Submarines? Stationed at 389 King Street West in the buzzing corridor of Wellington Place, this downtown outpost brings a storied Toronto sandwich institution dating back to 1974 directly to King West. The room leans delightfully retro and unfussy, outfitted with bright yellow counter stools, classic sub-counter glass displays, and snapshot-covered walls honoring decades of loyal patrons. Seating is limited to casual indoor counter spots and a compact street-facing patio in the warmer months.

Belly Buster Submarines Menu & What to Order Order the iconic namesake Belly Buster, which layers thinly sliced roast beef and salami on a soft artisan bun before getting ladled with sautéed mushrooms and warm brown gravy. The Turkey Bacon sub and the Super Assorted—stacked high with spiced loaf, ham, and salami—are equally revered, finished with razor-shredded lettuce, hot peppers, and the signature house sauce. Vegetarians can stick with the melted double-cheese Veggie sub, and washing down your footlong with a carton of chocolate milk and a bag of chips remains the classic order.

Know Before You Go Service is strictly walk-in counter ordering, moving swiftly by day but frequently drawing lively queues that spill onto King West past midnight on weekends. The kitchen stays open until 1:00 a.m. earlier in the week and 3:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, cementing its role as an indispensable after-hours refueling station. The easiest transit route is the 504 King streetcar stopping at Peter or Spadina, as street parking along King West is scarce.