Did Kmart used to have a deli?

This well-loved café was called Holly's Café, and it could be found in any K-Mart department store across the United States. This small eatery had an assortment of yummy snacks, like nachos, soft pretzels, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs and of course the famous ICEE.

What is the biggest sub sandwich ever made?

The longest submarine sandwich measured 2,411 ft and 5 inches . That is nearly HALF A MILE in length. It was created on May 22, 2011 by members of three teams in total. These teams were Groupe Notre Dame Hazmieh-Scouts de L'Independence (Lebanon), Municipality of Hazmieh (Lebanon)and Mini-B chain restaurants (Lebanon).

When did Kmart sell subs?

In the 70's K-Mart had a Deli that sold a small variety of items. One of them was a $0.99 Sub-Sandwich in a clear plastic bag.

What did Kmart used to be called?

original name: S.S. Kresge Co. Kmart, American retail chain with a history of marketing general merchandise primarily through discount and variety stores.

Why did Kmart get discontinued?

Kmart's profitability and sales peaked in 1992, and the later decline is attributed to competition with Walmart, Target, and internet shopping . In 1994, Kmart announced they would close 110 stores. Unlike its competitors Walmart and Target, Kmart failed to invest in computer technology to manage its supply chain.

Which came first Walmart or Kmart?

KMart started as Kresges in 1899 but the first KMart named store opened in Michigan in 1962. The first Walmart opened in 1962 as well; I don't know which opened first. The KMart name replaced Kresges everwhere in 1977, and the store chain grew very fast in the 1970s.

Did Kmart used to sell food?

Kmart Food Stores was a supermarket chain founded in 1962. Most Kmart Food locations were paired with Kmart stores, often operated by a local grocery chain but always branded as Kmart Food. The chain was discontinued in the early 1980s . Kwash was an attached-to-store laundromat launched in May 2010.

Did Kmart ever sell groceries?

In 1991, as part of the new plan, Kmart opened the first Kmart Supercenter in Medina, Ohio, offering a full-service grocery along with general merchandise 24 hours a day, seven days a week . In 1996, a complete redesign of the Kmart store was launched, making them cleaner, brighter and easier to shop.

How do you get old sham sandwiches?

An Old Sham Sandwich is an edible Food item which can be scavenged from various loot containers around Navezgane or a Random World Generation map .

Who sells the most sandwiches?

This ranking depicts the leading quick service sandwich and deli chains in the United States in 2022, by systemwide sales. Subway had the highest U.S. systemwide sales that year accounting for approximately 9.18 billion U.S. dollars.

Copycat Kmart Sub Recipe - The Food Hussy (2024)

August 10, 2022 · FoodHussy · 2 Comments

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Back in the day, Kmart had restaurants in the back and this Kmart sub recipe takes me back!!! My Grandpa would always indulge me with their wonderful sub sandwich. Every bite was a taste of my past! Plus – it’s loaded with 3 meats, cheese and tons of veggies!

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What You Will Love About Kmart Sub Sandwich

Besides the nostalgia of the restaurant, the blue light specials and my Grandpa cutting his hot dog with his pocket knife (ew) and sharing some co*kes with me – this wonderful K-mart Sub recipe is delicious! Layered with ham, salami & bologna – one layer of cheese and then LOADS of fresh veggies – I’ve eaten this sub sandwich every day this week!

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Kmart Sub Sandwich Ingredients

Super soft sub rolls – this is probably the hardest part – finding the right long sub roll!
Meats
- Salami – preferably WITH the peppercorns – 2 slices salami per sandwich
- Bologna – Kmart used Oscar Mayer but I went with Kahn’s from the deli counter because it’s my favorite – 1 slice bologna per sandwich
- Honey Roasted Ham – Oscar Mayer Honey Loaf Ham here as well – back in the day – Oscar Mayer was sort of the only game in town! 1 slice ham per sandwich
American Cheese – Kmart used Kraft cheese slices – I went for Land O’Lakes because it’s the best!!!!! 2 cheese slices per sandwich
Veggies
- White onion – sliced sliver thin
- Lettuce – shredded iceberg of course!
- Tomato slices – super thin
- Banana peppers – the yellow sweet mild banana pepper rings add an amazing and tangy crunch
- Dill pickle – thinly sliced
Mustard – French’s yellow mustard is the only condiment because it these sandwiches were sitting out in the store

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How to Make K-mart Sub Sandwich

This sandwich is all about the layers!!! Here’s how to make it:

Slice all of your veggies ahead of time – so then all you’re doing is layering.
Slice your meats in half as well – this way you’re not folding them and they fit lengthwise in that long sub bun
Open the bun but don’t tear the hinge of the bread into two pieces & start with the squirt of mustard on both the top bun and bottom of the sandwich.
- If your sub roll isn’t sliced, be sure to use a serrated knife to hinge it open
Stack it up! Going from the bottom bun to the top:
- 4 Salami halves
- 2 Bologna halves
- 4 Cheese halves
- 2 Ham halves
- Onion slivers
- Tomato – 4 thin slices
- Shredded Lettuce
- Banana Peppers
- Pickle slivers
Close and smush that sandwich and wrap it in foil or plastic wrap.
Be sure to leave it sit out at room temperature for 30 min or so before serving
- Or if making ahead – wrap them up and pop them in the refrigerator

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Tips, Tricks & FAQs

What kind of ham did Kmart use?

They used Honey Loaf Ham – which is hard to find these days. I went with sliced honey ham.

What kind of cheese did Kmart use?

Kraft American cheese slices – but I used Land O’Lakes because it tastes so much better!!!

What kind of mustard did Kmart use?

They would spread that traditional French’s yellow mustard in a v-shape pattern on the top and bottom of the bun.

What goes with this sub sandwich?

Frozen co*ke and a bag of Lays chips of course – just like Kmart!

Variations

This Kmart sub recipe is pretty specific on ingredients – but you can mix it up a bit! Here are a few ideas for additions:

Dressing – a drizzle of olive oil, vinegar, chunky kosher salt & pepper on this sandwich is a delicious addition!
Cheese – swap out those American cheese slices for something stronger like Swiss cheese
Add more Veg – thinly sliced bell peppers & cucumbers would add more crunch

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Kmart Sub Sandwich Recipe

Back in the day, Kmart had restaurants in the back and this Kmart sub recipe takes me back!!! My Grandpa would always indulge me with their wonderful sub sandwich. Every bite was a taste of my past! Plus – it's loaded with 3 meats, cheese and tons of veggies!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Ingredients

4 submarine rolls
8 slices salami
4 slices bologna
4 slices honey ham
4 slices American cheese
1/4 onion thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 small tomatoes thinly sliced
1/3 cup banana peppers
1 dill pickle thinly sliced
1/4 cup French's yellow mustard

Instructions

Slice all of your veggies ahead of time – so then all you're doing is layering.
Slice your meats in half as well – this way you're not folding them and they fit lengthwise in that long sub bun
Open the bun but don't tear the hinge of the bread into two pieces & start with the squirt of mustard on both the top bun and bottom of the sandwich. If your sub roll isn't sliced, be sure to use a serrated knife to hinge it open
4 submarine rolls
Stack it up! Going from the bottom bun to the top:
4 Salami halves
2 Bologna halves
4 Cheese halves
2 Ham halves
Onion slivers
Tomato – 4 thin slices
Shredded Lettuce
Banana Peppers
Pickle slivers
8 slices salami, 4 slices bologna, 4 slices honey ham, 4 slices American cheese, 1/4 onion, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 2 small tomatoes, 1/3 cup banana peppers, 1 dill pickle, 1/4 cup French's yellow mustard
Close and smush that sandwich and wrap it in foil or plastic wrap.
Be sure to leave it sit out at room temperature for 30 min or so before serving
Or if making ahead – wrap them up and pop them in the refrigerator

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 26gFat: 25.7gSaturated Fat: 10.8gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1619mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 5.7gCalcium: 144mgIron: 2mg

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TCRider says
January 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm

I love it. I remember eating them as a kid. Not too often (no money as a kid), but I remember them.
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Cynbad says
April 2, 2023 at 10:30 pm

Omg! I hope this tastes like the original. As a child my Mother couldn’t get me to eat ANY sandwich with lunch meat. But, for some unexplained reason, I LOVED the Kmart sub. I saved my money for Kmart days just to get the sub.
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