Critic's Review
In the middle of no-where, nestled between auto repair shops is Lou's Subs; it's just south of Copans on Dixie Highway. I was in the mood for an Italian sub and I wanted to try someplace new. Well if there's one thing that Lou's isn't; it's not new.
As you might expect, they don't draw a sophisticated clientele is this neck of the woods. They have card playing type tables and chairs with blue plaid vinyl tablecloths. Lou's has been around awhile.
They have a big sign on the counter that says that they won't serve you if you're on your phone. It's not clear if that means talking or just looking at it. So I guess you just have to wait patiently if there are people in front of you.
I tried to tell the dude what I wanted, but he wasn't willing to use his memory. "I have to cut the meat first", he said. Ok, so I waited. You can't see into the table; I like to look at the choices to see if the pepper are sliced or big chunks, or if the tomatoes are ripe; but there's no preview here. It also reminds me of stuff I might forget. So I racked off a bunch of stuff and paid for it; $6.14 with tax for a 6" loaded sub. Not a bad price.
When I got home I unwrapped it. It looks ok, but it's not skillfully loaded like you get at some of the better shops.
Also, as usual, you get a lot more banana peppers if you ask for them on the side. I loaded them in and took a bite. And then another. Bleh. I'm not sure what makes some italian subs pop and others seem pretty bland, but this one was nothing special. The kind of mustard and pickles and the way its layers has something to do with it.
Ripe tomatoes, but not an exciting sandwich.