"When sold with a drink and a cookie, the round sandwich formed what was known as a Kids' Pak for just under $2.50. Another version of the Kids' Pak was advertised for $3.69 and included the round sandwich, fruit punch, and a Fruit Roll-Ups snack served with a toy. "I used to order them all the time as a kid," wrote one Redditor. But children weren't the only ones enjoying this treat - some recall eating the sandwiches as college students or with their grandparents. Now, however, the item has become one of those fast food classics we may never get back."
"The round Subway sandwiches could be made with seafood and crab, turkey breast, roast beef, tuna, ham, pepperoni, bologna, cheese, or salami. Each order included lettuce, tomato, pickles, and salt and pepper (though bacon could be added for 50 cents). Many remember packing these sandwiches with layers of ingredients and paying only $2 or $3 for the meal. Others recall when the sandwiches sold for less than a dollar."
Subway once offered a 4-inch round sandwich that provided a smaller, budget-friendly option compared with 6-inch and footlong subs. The round sandwich was sold alone for as little as 79 cents at one point and frequently appeared in Kids' Paks paired with a drink and snack for under $2.50 or $3.69 with a toy and Fruit Roll-Ups. The sandwiches came with standard toppings and a wide variety of fillings, could include bacon for an extra charge, and inspired nostalgic memories from children, students, and grandparents. Some customers speculate removal was due to low profitability.
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