Firehouse Subs Menu: Full Prices, Best Subs & Ordering Guide (2026)

# Firehouse Subs Menu: Full Prices, Best Subs & Ordering Guide (2026)

Firehouse Subs was founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida, by Robin and Chris Sorensen — brothers and retired firefighters who named the chain after their profession and decorated the restaurants with fire station memorabilia. Restaurant Brands International (RBI, parent of Burger King and Tim Hortons) acquired Firehouse Subs in 2021 for $1 billion. The chain now operates 1,200+ locations across 46 states. A Medium Hook & Ladder (the signature sub) costs $9.29, a Large Engineer is $12.49, the Medium Italian is $9.49, a Medium New York Steamer is $9.99, and the Medium Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket is $10.49. Firehouse Subs' core differentiator is its steaming process: all meats are steamed in a pan with boiling water before being piled hot onto the sub — a technique that warms the proteins evenly without drying them, creating a different texture profile than Subway or Jersey Mike's cold cuts. Here is the full Firehouse Subs menu with 2026 prices.

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Firehouse Subs Menu Prices (2026)#

Note: Prices are US national averages. Medium (approximately 7–8 inches) is the most popular size. Small = 4–5 inches, Large = 10–12 inches. Prices vary slightly by state and location.

Signature Subs (Medium / Large)#

The Hook & Ladder ($9.29 Medium) is Firehouse Subs' signature creation and most-ordered sub. It contains smoked turkey breast and honey ham on a toasted sub roll, topped with Monterey Jack cheese and steamed hot before assembly with a side of mayo, mustard, and Firehouse Subs Hot Sauce. The combination of the smoked turkey with honey ham gives the sub a sweet-savory balance unique among sub chains — Subway's turkey subs use unsmoked turkey and offer no honey ham pairing of this caliber. The name is a firefighter reference: the hook and ladder is the truck that carries the aerial ladder and hooks used at fire scenes.

The Engineer ($9.29 Medium) is the most complete cold-cut sub on the menu — turkey, ham, and cheddar cheese steamed together. The name refers to the fire engine engineer (driver/pump operator). Of the four main Firehouse subs (Hook & Ladder, Hero, Engineer, New York Steamer), the Engineer has the most balanced flavor: the turkey and ham work together, and the cheddar melts into both proteins during steaming.

The New York Steamer ($9.99 Medium) is the most distinctive sub on the menu. Pastrami and corned beef are New York delicatessen staples rarely available hot at a national fast food chain. Firehouse's version steams the pastrami and corned beef together with Swiss cheese until the cheese melts into the beef and the brine-cure flavor of the corned beef integrates with the smoky pepper crust of the pastrami. It is the most flavorful sub at Firehouse Subs and recommended for anyone who has eaten at a New York deli and wants a portable equivalent.

The Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket ($10.49 Medium) is Firehouse Subs' premium option and the most complex protein on the menu. Smoked beef brisket (slow-smoked at 225°F for 14+ hours) is sliced and steamed with cheddar cheese. It is the only major sub chain menu item built around true barbecue brisket as the primary protein.

The Firehouse Steaming Process#

Firehouse Subs' core technique sets it apart from all major competitors:

1. Cold cuts are placed in a stainless steel steam pan with water at the bottom
2. The pan is heated over a stovetop burner until the water boils and the steam surrounds the meats
3. Cheese is laid over the steaming meats and melts directly onto the protein layer
4. The hot meat-and-cheese is then piled onto a toasted sub roll and assembled with toppings

This process differs from Subway (assembles cold cuts cold, toasts the bread separately), Jersey Mike's (slices deli meats fresh and cold, then subs can be hot or cold), and Jimmy John's (cold assembly only, bread not toasted). The steaming creates a uniform temperature through the entire protein layer and allows the cheese to meld into the meat rather than sitting on top.

Sides & Extras#

Kids' Menu#

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Firehouse Subs Hot Sauce Varieties#

Firehouse Subs maintains a hot sauce wall at each location with 100+ hot sauce varieties available free at the table. The chain has a deep hot sauce culture tied to its firefighter brand. The proprietary Firehouse Subs Hot Sauce is also available — a Datil pepper-based Louisiana-style sauce produced by McIlhenny (makers of Tabasco) exclusively for Firehouse Subs.

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation#

A portion of every Firehouse Subs purchase goes to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which donates to first responders, emergency medical services, and disaster relief. Since 1994, the Foundation has donated over $75 million to public safety organizations across the US. At many locations, recycled pickle buckets are sold ($2 each) with proceeds going to the Foundation — which is the origin of Firehouse Subs' "pickle bucket" fundraising, a recognized brand element.

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Best Items to Order at Firehouse Subs#

Best sub (first visit): Hook & Ladder, Medium ($9.29). Smoked turkey + honey ham is the definitive Firehouse pairing. Order it with Monterey Jack and the Firehouse Subs Hot Sauce added.

Best premium sub: New York Steamer, Medium ($9.99). Pastrami + corned beef + Swiss steamed together is the most distinctive flavor on the menu and unavailable at any comparable price at Subway or Jersey Mike's.

Best value: Small Hook & Ladder ($6.99 + chips). Under $10 total for the chain's signature sub — appropriate for a lighter lunch.

Best add-on: Whole pickle in bag ($0.99). A full kosher dill pickle in a bag of brine. An underrated accompaniment to any hot sub.

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Firehouse Subs vs. Subway vs. Jersey Mike's#

The three major sub chains differ significantly in preparation. Subway leads on geographic reach (20,000+ US locations vs. Firehouse's 1,200) and customization. Jersey Mike's leads on fresh-sliced deli meat quality and its "Mike's Way" (oil and vinegar, onion, lettuce, tomato). Firehouse Subs leads on hot sub quality via its steaming process and offers the most firefighter-specific brand personality of the three. For a full side-by-side breakdown, see our Jersey Mike's vs. Firehouse Subs comparison.

Firehouse Subs' steaming process, New York Steamer, Smokehouse Beef Brisket, and 100+ hot sauce wall have carved out a loyal following in the national sub market since the Sorensen brothers opened the first location in Jacksonville in 1994.