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American Hero

4.6

2011 N Roxboro Rd
Durham, NC 27704
Phone: (919) 220-9645
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Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Photo of Becky Jones Becky Jones
Nov 21, 2024 4

My sub was really good, and workers were friendly. The atmosphere was less than stellar...but I'll support small mom and pop over the big guy anyday!

Photo of Jason Haigler Jason Haigler
Nov 16, 2024 5

Not busy when I came around 10.30 a.m. Roast beef was excellent. If I'm in the area again I will definitely stop in.

Photo of Crystal Allen Crystal Allen
Oct 22, 2024 3

I didn't care for the steak and cheese sub. However, I did enjoy the carrot cake. The cake wasn't super sweet (the icing was sweeter than the cake), which is what I enjoyed the most about it.

Photo of Stefan Kowalewski Stefan Kowalewski
Oct 12, 2024 5

UPDATED 12 October 2024: I can't rave about this place enough. Staff is awesome, friendly and helpful! Sandwiches are fantastic. Fresh cut meats, prepared exactly like you want it. I realized today, as I was eating the sub, it's not just the combination of fresh meats, toppings and seasonings that make the sandwich taste awesome. It's the bread too! The bread is always fresh. Be sure to stop in sometime... ---------------------------- UPDATED 17 August 2024: I can't say it enough, you won't be disappointed eating at American Hero! The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic! Fresh cut deli sandwiches/subs. I've never had anything bad here. Be sure to stop in sometime... ---------------------------- UPDATED 08 June 2024: They friendly staff around, you walk in and you feel like family. The sandwiches are always great. The meat and cheese are greatly sliced for each sandwich. As I said before, you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 30 December 2023: Easily the best sandwich shop in Durham! Meat and cheese is cut fresh for each sandwich. Subs are big, great value for your money. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I enjoy the conversation each time I go in. As I said before, you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 02 September 2023: what else is there to say? Awesome people serving awesome food! If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and stop in - you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 15 October 2022: Still a great place to get a great sub! ---------------------------- Looking for an awesome sub? You need to visit American Hero Restaurant! The subs are made with care and fresh ingredients. Meats and cheeses are sliced specifically for your sub, not cut ahead of time and stored. Bread is super fresh and tasty. It wouldn't surprise me if the bread is made daily in store. I ordered the ham, salami, and cheeses sub today. It was a tough decision because everything sounded so good. Subs are a good size! I got a "regular" sub and cities only way half of it. That's good because I can't wait to have the leftovers. This is definitely a family-run business and they care for their customers. Today is the day before father's day - the staff was wishing fathers Happy Father's Day. That was a nice touch. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious food!!

Photo of Aaron Green Aaron Green
Aug 30, 2024 4

Decent sandwiches. Fresh cut meat and cheeses. The video games were almost all turned off. The ceiling was leaking and half the restaurant was closed off. The workers were nice enough though.

Photo of Stefan Kowalewski Stefan Kowalewski
Aug 17, 2024 5

UPDATED 17 August 2024: I can't say it enough, you won't be disappointed eating at American Hero! The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic! Fresh cut deli sandwiches/subs. I've never had anything bad here. Be sure to stop in sometime... ---------------------------- UPDATED 08 June 2024: They friendly staff around, you walk in and you feel like family. The sandwiches are always great. The meat and cheese are greatly sliced for each sandwich. As I said before, you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 30 December 2023: Easily the best sandwich shop in Durham! Meat and cheese is cut fresh for each sandwich. Subs are big, great value for your money. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I enjoy the conversation each time I go in. As I said before, you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 02 September 2023: what else is there to say? Awesome people serving awesome food! If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and stop in - you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 15 October 2022: Still a great place to get a great sub! ---------------------------- Looking for an awesome sub? You need to visit American Hero Restaurant! The subs are made with care and fresh ingredients. Meats and cheeses are sliced specifically for your sub, not cut ahead of time and stored. Bread is super fresh and tasty. It wouldn't surprise me if the bread is made daily in store. I ordered the ham, salami, and cheeses sub today. It was a tough decision because everything sounded so good. Subs are a good size! I got a "regular" sub and cities only way half of it. That's good because I can't wait to have the leftovers. This is definitely a family-run business and they care for their customers. Today is the day before father's day - the staff was wishing fathers Happy Father's Day. That was a nice touch. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious food!!

Photo of Elijah Ryccras Elijah Ryccras
Jul 29, 2024 5

Incredibly patient & kind staff with my three chaotic children. The sandwiches were perfectly balanced regarding ingredients, condiments, and bread. Also, the staff helped with the video games and air hockey. It was a wonderful afternoon!

Photo of Stefan Kowalewski Stefan Kowalewski
Dec 30, 2023 5

UPDATED 30 December 2023: Easily the best sandwich shop in Durham! Meat and cheese is cut fresh for each sandwich. Subs are big, great value for your money. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I enjoy the conversation each time I go in. As I said before, you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 02 September 2023: what else is there to say? Awesome people serving awesome food! If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and stop in - you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 15 October 2022: Still a great place to get a great sub! ---------------------------- Looking for an awesome sub? You need to visit American Hero Restaurant! The subs are made with care and fresh ingredients. Meats and cheeses are sliced specifically for your sub, not cut ahead of time and stored. Bread is super fresh and tasty. It wouldn't surprise me if the bread is made daily in store. I ordered the ham, salami, and cheeses sub today. It was a tough decision because everything sounded so good. Subs are a good size! I got a "regular" sub and cities only way half of it. That's good because I can't wait to have the leftovers. This is definitely a family-run business and they care for their customers. Today is the day before father's day - the staff was wishing fathers Happy Father's Day. That was a nice touch. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious food!!