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Since 1983, our little sandwich shop has been serving up award-winning sandwiches made with fresh-baked, scratch-made bread. Take a bite and you’ll understand why we’ve won the Best Of Hays title countless times, and have secured the Best Sandwich award nearly every year. Step into our cozy booths adorned with over four decades of colorful graffiti tags, telling the stories of our creative guests. Bring some paint pens and leave your creative mark on our booths while you eat one of the best sandwiches you’ve ever had. Try one of our unique and delicious homemade desserts in our ever-changing dessert case.
Sandwiches with distinct sourdough buns served in a casual, offbeat space with graffitied booths.
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Address: 204 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (512) 353-8042
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Reviews
jay cee
Rock on the jukebox, in-house made bread, indipendently owned, stones throw away from Texas States main campus, art work everywhere… What’s not to love about this place?
Some things to be aware of: my sandwich is the largest size which was the salvation for 1495. You can go for wheat or kaiser roll bun (made in house). My sandwich was hot, fresh, awesome melted cheese, ham and salami, lettuce, pickle, and mustard.
Tasty and pretty big!
Support small business, because Subway isn’t fresh
… moreSome things to be aware of: my sandwich is the largest size which was the salvation for 1495. You can go for wheat or kaiser roll bun (made in house). My sandwich was hot, fresh, awesome melted cheese, ham and salami, lettuce, pickle, and mustard.
Tasty and pretty big!
Support small business, because Subway isn’t fresh
Adri
I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the service I received at your Alvin Ords Location on 11/26/2025 around 7:00 PM.
My family and I traveled from Lockhart specifically to pick up an order of 10 sandwiches that I had called in ahead of time. I spoke with a young lady who took the order.
Upon arrival, I approached a gentleman to collect my order. He was unprofessional and failed to greet me. When I asked him to confirm the order size, he counted only 4 sandwiches.
When I requested the remaining six sandwiches be made, he refused, stating he did not have time, despite the lobby being dead. Furthermore, when I asked to speak to a manager, I was informed there was none, and that the owners would not care about the situation. His attitude was extremely dismissive; he said, “too bad” and blamed me for placing a large order. The employee who initially took the order was hiding in the back and did not apologize.
I have been a loyal customer of Alvin Ords for years and have fond memories of the excellent service in the past. The level of service I experienced this time was appalling and unacceptable. Staff who are indifferent and disrespectful reflect poorly on your business.
I request that this matter be looked into immediately. I would appreciate a response regarding how you plan to address the behavior of your staff and rectify this poor customer experience.
I am not looking for any free food. I would just love to enjoy an establishment that once cared about their customers
… moreMy family and I traveled from Lockhart specifically to pick up an order of 10 sandwiches that I had called in ahead of time. I spoke with a young lady who took the order.
Upon arrival, I approached a gentleman to collect my order. He was unprofessional and failed to greet me. When I asked him to confirm the order size, he counted only 4 sandwiches.
When I requested the remaining six sandwiches be made, he refused, stating he did not have time, despite the lobby being dead. Furthermore, when I asked to speak to a manager, I was informed there was none, and that the owners would not care about the situation. His attitude was extremely dismissive; he said, “too bad” and blamed me for placing a large order. The employee who initially took the order was hiding in the back and did not apologize.
I have been a loyal customer of Alvin Ords for years and have fond memories of the excellent service in the past. The level of service I experienced this time was appalling and unacceptable. Staff who are indifferent and disrespectful reflect poorly on your business.
I request that this matter be looked into immediately. I would appreciate a response regarding how you plan to address the behavior of your staff and rectify this poor customer experience.
I am not looking for any free food. I would just love to enjoy an establishment that once cared about their customers
Christine Jones
We use to have an Alvin Ord’s
In Belton Texas. But sadly they closed.
My son is living in San Marcos right now and He called and said he found the restaurant there.
So on my next visit, we absolutely went to Alvin Ord’s
for lunch, and have a couple times since when I go to visit.
The sandwiches are amazing, the bread is out of this world fresh.
… moreIn Belton Texas. But sadly they closed.
My son is living in San Marcos right now and He called and said he found the restaurant there.
So on my next visit, we absolutely went to Alvin Ord’s
for lunch, and have a couple times since when I go to visit.
The sandwiches are amazing, the bread is out of this world fresh.
lynn b
Great sandwiches and great service. My only gripe about this place is the prices. While the sandwiches are spectacular, they aren’t made with anything super fancy. General stuff you can find at any grocery store for not that much. The real star of the show is the bread (which i believe is homemade). The prices for the sandwiches are way more than i’d like to pay for what they are. Desserts are also apparently store bought and quite pricey as well. For the prices they’re charging for the sandwhich alone, they could at the very least throw in the chips as well. Will come back but sparingly and not as often as i’d like since I can’t afford to drop this much money on a sandwhich.
… morelindsey knowles
The Salvation on french with mayo and mustard will always have my heart, no matter the size. I love that they’ve stepped up their offerings to include homemade deserts. I’ve loved the lemon bars and most recently a banana pudding. If my car is in a 15 mile radius of Alvin Ord’s I have to go. So thankful they are still around, I’ll love you forever Alvin Ord’s
… moreJulie Alexander
Love this old school sandwich shop. It may sometimes take a little more time than you expect but it’s worth it to be patient. Cream cheese stuffed jalapeño
… moreRoss c
Good sandwich but I feel pressured to tip cuz they actually ask everytime. Pay your workers and don’t ask if you want to tip. I know it made everyone in my party uncomfortable because we all mentioned it when we got our food. Also I’ve been to other locations and they put alot more meat. This location put one single piece of Meat it appears instead of stacking meat up check photos of other locations.
… moreDj
Was out cruising around and I seemed to remember a great sandwich shop in San Marcos but couldn’t remember the name. I pulled over into a parking lot to Google it and Waze said it was 80 feet behind me! The “Salvation” sandwich I got this time was just as good or even better than the one I remember from a couple of years ago…really GOOD! Do yourself a favor and pop into this place and get ya a sandwich!
… moreNiko Cone
a very great lunch place. the sandwiches are absolutely delightful, as well as the great customer service. would recommend it to my friends and family.
Mark, if you are reading this, please come back. your friends and family have been concerned ever since what happened in the park in ’06. We’ve missed you for quite some time now, so please… This will be my last message.
… moreMark, if you are reading this, please come back. your friends and family have been concerned ever since what happened in the park in ’06. We’ve missed you for quite some time now, so please… This will be my last message.
Jacqueline Claire
Five stars if you are coming for a bite of classic San Marcos. Really good sandwiches and an iconic spot. Three stars if you actually want a quick bite. We came on a Sunday, on our way home from camping, and the whole experience took over an hour because the kitchen was so backed up. Several people’s orders were lost somehow.
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