Great Service at Galion Subway Restaurant

I stopped at the Galion Subway restaurant tonight and thought sharing my experience would be a perfect way to introduce another Galion restaurant here on the Galionite blog.

The sandwich shown below is roasted chicken breast with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Italian herbs and cheddar bread - after the drive home. It was much prettier in the store before crushing and transporting.

Galion Subway Sandwich

The Service at the Galion Subway Restaurant

I go to the Galion Subway about once a month, and have for years. The service is pretty consistently good, and the food is almost always really fresh. I stopped there tonight and the service was exceptional. The workers seemed happy and were even singing to themselves while preparing the food. To me, that says the management is doing something right when the workers are happy like that.

Food Quality at Galion Subway

The freshness and quality of the food is even more important, and everything at my visit tonight was top notch. There have been times in the past when the toppings looked a bit off, like tomatoes that aren't quite the normal shade of red and brown lettuce, but those things are easy to pass on if you notice they don't look right.

Subway Rewards Points

Galion Subway participates in the company's reward points program, where customers can swipe their Subway card every time they make a purchase to earn points. The points can then be exchanged for food items. It's a nice thank you for customers.

(There are some Subways in the area that don't participate in the Subway Rewards points program, and I personally won't go to the ones that don't because I believe franchisees should participate in company programs to give customers a consistent experience at every store.) 

Thanks for reading my review of the Subway restaurant in Galion, Ohio; and if you would like to share an experience you've had at Galion Subway, feel free to leave your story in the comments section below.

Review by: Ré

What Makes Discount Drug Mart & Food Fair Unique for Shopping in Galion?

Discount Drug Mart & Food Fair is one Galion store that always surprises me. I think of it as a pharmacy because of its name, but it's more like a mini department store with a pharmacy in the corner.

Discount Drug Mart & Food Fair

The store's motto is that they're "more than just a drug store" - and they really do have so much more than a traditional drug store. Most of their prices are fairly competitive, too.

For example of price comparison, my dog's favorite canned food is two cents higher at Discount Drug Mart compared to buying it at Walmart, but when I add in the cost to drive to the next town, it becomes much cheaper for me to get it at Discount Drug Mart unless I'm in Bucyrus or Ontario for something else anyway. 

Their departments include:

1. Automotive where you can get some basic car maintenance supplies and some unexpected car-related items.
2. Beverages where the selection includes sodas, teas, juices, milk and alcoholic beverages.
3. Cosmetics and Beauty Products where the selection includes makeup, skin care, hair care and other grooming supplies.
4. Dairy Case where items like cheeses, butter, milk and eggs are available.
5. Deli offers fresh cut lunch meats, cheeses, and side dishes like pickled eggs and coleslaw. 
6. Greeting Cards and small gifts like calendars and chocolates plus gift wrapping supplies are available.
7. Groceries include a pretty much anything most people need to make a basic, or even complex meal. Things like pasta, sauces, bread and cereals are available.
8. Hardware offerings include a lot of smaller items for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. For example, I needed a hook for my chicken coop door one night when mine broke. The other hardware store in town was closed because it was later in the evening, and Discount Drug Mart had the exact kind of hook I needed - plus - it was under a dollar. 
9. Health Needs covers pretty much all the traditional pharmacy-type goods. The selection is great. I have found the staff rarely knows what I'm asking for if I ask for something by its generic name, but if I know the brand, they lead me right to what I need. 
10. Household Supplies like toilet paper, dish soap, and cleaning products are available. 
11. Meat - The meat counter isn't very big, but there is a good selection given the small space, and every time I have picked up meat at Discount Drug Mart and Food Fair in Galion, the quality has been exceptional. 

These 11 departments are really just a brief summary of the items available at Discount Drug Mart & Food Fair. They also have items as varied as coffee makers, electric skillets and videos available to rent. 

Discount Drug Mart and Food Fair is located at 739 Carter Drive in Galion, Ohio. The pharmacy has a drive-up window for people who prefer to stay in their vehicles. Arby's is across the drive, plus East of Chicago Pizza and Goodwill are located in the same section of strip mall as Discount Drug Mart & Food Fair.

Review by: Ré

Be sure to visit the Shopping in Galion page here on Galionite.com to find info on other great places to shop in Galion, Ohio.

Must-Try Dish at Galion's El Tarasco

El Tarasco is the charming Mexican restaurant behind McDonald's on Portland Way North in Galion (right next to one of Galion's Chinese restaurants). The setting is colorful, with a small but pretty bar area on the right when you go in.

El Tarasco's Must-Try Taco Salad

I've had really great meals there over the years, and a few flops, but the taco salad is one dish that's been consistently good - so it's my Must Try Dish at El Tarasco's.

(If you try it, be sure to stop back and let everyone know how it was for you in the comment area below.)

The dish is colorful and the flavors are great, though a little tame. The spices are mild, but there's hot sauce on the table for guests who want to add some fire to it.

I've often asked for accommodations, like leaving of the guacamole because I don't care for it, and the workers have always been pleasant about that.

What to Expect

When you're seated, or shortly after, someone takes your drink order and brings you a dish of salsa and a basket of tortilla chips.

The salsa is lightly spiced with a fresh, lightly sweet flavor. The chips are your average tortillas, unless you get there when they're freshly warmed. When they're still warm, they are really excellent instead of just good.

The food is - in all my experiences there so far - brought out quickly. The servers are friendly about offering drink refills, though some are faster than others and how often they check back also depends how busy they are.

I've heard the margarita's are excellent there, but have never tried them. Comments welcome on those, too...

Review by: Ré