Penn Station East Coast Subs is a grill first sub chain. It’s known for the Philadelphia style cheesesteak, cooked hot on the grill while you watch. The Penn Station menu runs from hot grilled subs and cold subs to wraps, bowls, salads, fresh cut fries, and fresh squeezed lemonade. On DoorDash delivery at the Cincinnati, Ohio store, small grilled subs start around $8.97 (checked September 28, 2026).
This guide walks through the real Penn Station menu categories, from Signature Grilled Subs to Beverages. You’ll get verified prices where we could confirm them, plus official calorie counts, sub sizes, allergen notes, and current deals. The prices here come from one DoorDash location in Cincinnati, checked on September 28, 2026, so treat them as a single snapshot.
Penn Station Fast Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Restaurant | Penn Station East Coast Subs |
| Cuisine | American subs and grilled cheesesteaks |
| Service type | Fast casual, made to order |
| Sub sizes | Snack, Small, Regular, Large |
| Typical grilled sub price | From $8.97 (small, DoorDash, Cincinnati) |
| Menu checked | September 28, 2026 |
| Price location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Price channel | DoorDash delivery |
| Founded | 1985, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Locations | More than 320 in 14 states |
| Official website | penn-station.com |
| Online ordering | order.penn-station.com, app, DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats |
Penn Station Menu Prices: How We Checked
Price source: the DoorDash delivery menu for Penn Station Sandwiches in Cincinnati, Ohio, checked September 28, 2026. These are third-party delivery prices. They usually run higher than in-store pickup. Penn Station doesn’t post one national price list, and only some items showed public prices, so we left unverified prices out.
Prices and availability may vary by location. Delivery prices may be higher than pickup prices. Tax, add-ons, and fees may cost extra. Check your nearest Penn Station East Coast Subs for the latest local menu.
Penn Station Menu and Prices
Signature Grilled Subs
Grilled subs are the heart of the menu. Each one is cooked to order on the grill, then built on Penn Station’s soft bread. Most subs come in Snack, Small, Regular, or Large. The Cheesesteak uses USDA Choice steak. The chicken subs use hormone-free, nitrate-free chicken.
The small size is the entry price. Here are the signature grilled subs with verified small prices from the Cincinnati DoorDash menu.
| Grilled Sub | What’s In It | Small Price |
| Cheesesteak | USDA Choice steak and provolone, plus your pick of grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers, and sauces | From $8.97 |
| Chicken Teriyaki | Grilled chicken in teriyaki glaze with provolone and your choice of toppings | From $8.97 |
| Chicken Philly | Grilled chicken with provolone and add-ons like onions, mushrooms, and peppers | From $8.97 |
| Classic Grilled Italian | Ham, salami, and pepperoni grilled with provolone | From $8.97 |
| Pizza | Pepperoni, provolone, and pizza sauce, grilled like a hot sub | From $8.97 |
| Chicken Parmesan | Grilled chicken with parmesan, provolone, oregano, and pizza sauce | From $8.97 |
Other grilled subs weren’t priced on the public DoorDash page, so we’ve left their prices out. They include the Chicken Cordon Bleu, Reuben, Grilled Club, Grilled Artichoke, Grilled Veggie, the Founders Special, and a Create Your Own Grilled Sub. A limited-time Hot Honey Chicken sub also shows up on the grilled menu. Check your local store or app for their prices.
Signature Cold Subs
Prefer it cold? The Signature Cold Subs skip the grill. Choices include the Cold Italian (ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone), the Cold Club, the Turkey Bacon Ranch, and a Create Your Own Cold Sub. Cold subs come in the same size range as grilled subs. Public per-item prices weren’t posted, so we’ve left them out.
Handcrafted Grilled Sandwiches
These are served on Penn Station’s sandwich bread instead of a sub roll. The lineup includes Grilled Cheese and Bacon, Grilled Italian, Grilled Reuben, Grilled BLT, Grilled Turkey Bacon Ranch, Grilled Veggie, and a Create Your Own Grilled Sandwich. Prices weren’t shown on the public menu, so they’re left out here.
Handcrafted Cold Sandwiches
The cold sandwich menu mirrors the grilled one, minus the grill. You’ll find the Cold Italian, Cold Reuben, Cold Club, Cold BLT, Cold Turkey Bacon Ranch, Cold Veggie, and a Create Your Own Cold Sandwich. Public prices weren’t posted, so we don’t list dollar amounts.
Wraps
Want it wrapped? Almost every sub flavor comes as a wrap. That includes the Cheesesteak Wrap, Chicken Teriyaki Wrap, Classic Italian Wrap, Club Wrap, Chicken Philly Wrap, Chicken Parmesan Wrap, Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap, Pizza Wrap, Reuben Wrap, Chicken Cordon Bleu Wrap, Artichoke Wrap, Founders Special Wrap, BLT Wrap, Veggie Wrap, and a Create Your Own Wrap. Penn Station says the wrap is dairy-free, but it isn’t vegan.
Bowls
Bowls give you the same fillings with no bread. You can order a Cheesesteak Bowl, Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Classic Italian Bowl, Club Bowl, Chicken Philly Bowl, Chicken Parmesan Bowl, Turkey Bacon Ranch Bowl, Pizza Bowl, Reuben Bowl, Chicken Cordon Bleu Bowl, Artichoke Bowl, BLT Bowl, Veggie Bowl, or a Create Your Own Bowl. A bowl is a lower-carb way to enjoy a sub’s flavors.
Kids Meals
Kids meals come with a smaller sub or sandwich, a kids-size fresh-cut fries, and a chocolate chunk cookie bite. Sub choices include Cheesesteak, Pizza, Chicken Teriyaki, Classic Italian, Chicken Philly, and Club. Sandwich choices include Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese and Bacon. Public pickup prices weren’t posted, so we’ve left the price out.
Sub Sizes Explained
Penn Station subs come in four sizes, and the difference is mostly meat. A Snack has about 1 ounce of meat. A Small has 2.5 ounces. A Regular has 4 ounces. A Large has 5.5 ounces. Wraps and salads use the same fillings as a Regular sub. Bigger sizes cost more.
Fresh Cut Fries
The fries are a big deal here. Penn Station cuts them from whole potatoes and fries them in a peanut oil blend. They come in Small, Medium, and Large. You can add a Cheddar Cheese Dipper for dunking. See the calorie table below for official fry counts.
Extras
Sides and treats round out the menu. Extras include the Chocolate Chunk Cookie, a Dozen Cookie Bites, Cheesebread, and Chips, plus the Cheddar Cheese Dipper for fries. Penn Station also runs limited-time extras like Mike’s Hot Honey and a Crispy Onion topping.
Beverages
Drinks start with the fresh-squeezed lemonade, made daily from hand-squeezed lemons. You can also get the Summer Squeeze (lemonade mixed with iced tea), fountain drinks, and fresh-brewed iced tea. Lemonade comes in Regular, Large, and Half Gallon. A Regular lemonade is about 141 calories, per the official nutrition page.
Official Calories for Popular Items
Penn Station lists nutrition by ingredient, so a full sub’s calories depend on your build (bread, meat, cheese, and toppings). Here are official calorie counts for some set items.
| Item | Size | Calories |
| Fresh-Cut Fries | Small | 378 |
| Fresh-Cut Fries | Medium | 654 |
| Fresh-Cut Fries | Large | 1,260 |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1 cookie | 560 |
| Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade | Regular (16 oz) | 141 |
| Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade | Large (24 oz) | 212 |
| Sweet Iced Tea | Regular (16 oz) | 149 |
| Sweet Iced Tea | Large (24 oz) | 224 |
For bread, meat, cheese, and topping values, see the official nutrition page and add up your own build.
Current Deals and Specials (September 2026)
Penn Station runs a few deals worth knowing in September 2026.
● The $7.99 Penn Pairs deal pairs a small sub with a small fresh-cut fries. It shows up as its own menu section on Penn Station’s online ordering and on delivery apps.
● The September Monthly Special is the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, meant to pair with a regular drink.
● Deals for Down Syndrome is a fundraiser. A $5 donation gets you a booklet with about $30 in Penn Station offers, like buy-one-get-one subs and a free kids meal. It runs September 8 through October 4.
Deals change often, so check the app before you order.
Allergen and Dietary Notes
A few allergen facts come straight from Penn Station’s nutrition FAQ.
● The bread contains gluten. White bread also contains sesame. Multigrain bread contains tree nuts and is made in a bakery that uses sesame, soy, and egg.
● The fresh-cut fries are cooked in a peanut oil and soybean oil blend. They are trans-fat free.
● The teriyaki sauce is kosher and dairy-free, but it does contain gluten.
● The steak seasoning contains MSG.
● The wrap is dairy-free but not vegan.
● The chicken tenders are hormone-free and nitrate-free.
Penn Station lists allergens by ingredient, so tell the staff about any allergy and check the official nutrition page before ordering.
How to Order Penn Station: Pickup, Delivery, and App
You have a few ways to get Penn Station.
● Order online at order.penn-station.com for pickup or delivery.
● Use the Penn Station app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
● Order through DoorDash, Grubhub, or Uber Eats.
In-store, Penn Station takes Apple Pay and Google Pay. Delivery apps add their own fees and often raise item prices, so pickup is usually the cheaper way to go.
Penn Station Rewards and Catering
Penn Station Rewards is the chain’s loyalty program. You can join through the website or app to earn on orders and get member offers. For groups, Penn Station offers catering, which you can order from the online catering menu.
Penn Station Locations and Hours
Penn Station has grown to more than 320 restaurants across 14 states, based in the Cincinnati area, with headquarters in Milford, Ohio. Hours vary by location. Many stores open late morning and close mid-evening, but always check the store locator or app for your local hours and address.
About Penn Station East Coast Subs
Penn Station started with founder Jeff Osterfeld. In 1983, he opened Jeffrey’s Delicatessen at the Dayton Mall in Dayton, Ohio. A trip to Philadelphia hooked him on the cheesesteak, and he added his own version to the deli menu. In 1985, he opened the first Penn Station restaurant in downtown Cincinnati. The first menu had just four sandwiches, built around the grilled cheesesteak, fresh-cut fries, and hand-squeezed lemonade. Franchising began in 1988. Today the chain runs more than 320 locations.
Penn Station Menu FAQ
How much does a Penn Station sub cost?
On DoorDash delivery at the Cincinnati store, small signature grilled subs like the Cheesesteak start at $8.97 (checked September 28, 2026). That’s a third-party delivery price. In-store pickup is usually cheaper. Larger sizes cost more, and prices change from one location to the next.
What is on the Penn Station menu?
Penn Station serves hot grilled subs, cold subs, grilled and cold sandwiches, wraps, bowls, salads, kids meals, fresh-cut fries, extras like cookies and cheesebread, and drinks. The grilled Cheesesteak is the signature item. You can also build your own sub, wrap, or bowl with your choice of meats, cheeses, and toppings.
What sizes do Penn Station subs come in?
Subs come in four sizes: Snack, Small, Regular, and Large. The main difference is the meat. A Snack has about 1 ounce, a Small 2.5 ounces, a Regular 4 ounces, and a Large 5.5 ounces. Wraps and salads use the same fillings as a Regular sub.
What is the most popular Penn Station sub?
The grilled Cheesesteak is Penn Station’s signature and its top featured item on DoorDash, where it’s marked as a most-liked pick. Chicken Teriyaki and Chicken Parmesan also rank high on DoorDash’s featured list. Popularity varies by store, but the Cheesesteak is the one most tied to the brand.
Does Penn Station have any deals right now?
Yes. As of September 2026, the $7.99 Penn Pairs deal pairs a small sub with a small fresh-cut fries. The Deals for Down Syndrome fundraiser gives about $30 in offers for a $5 donation, running September 8 through October 4. Check the app, since deals change often.
What is the Penn Station monthly special?
For September 2026, the Monthly Special is the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, meant to go with a regular drink. Penn Station rotates its Monthly Special, so the featured item usually changes each month. Check the Monthly Special page or app for the current pick.
How many calories are in Penn Station fries?
A Small fresh-cut fries has about 378 calories, a Medium about 654, and a Large about 1,260, based on official figures. The fries are cut from whole potatoes and cooked in a peanut oil blend. Adding cheese sauce raises the calorie count.
Are there vegetarian options at Penn Station?
Yes. You can order a Grilled Veggie or Cold Veggie sub, a Veggie Wrap, or a Veggie Bowl, plus the Artichoke sub. The fries are cooked in a plant-based peanut and soybean oil blend. Penn Station doesn’t label items as vegan, and the wrap is dairy-free but not vegan, so check ingredients if that matters to you.
Does Penn Station use peanut oil?
Yes. Penn Station cooks its fresh-cut fries in a peanut oil and soybean oil blend. If you have a peanut or soy allergy, this is important to know. The oil is refined and trans-fat free, but always tell the staff about allergies and check the official nutrition page first.
How do I order Penn Station online?
You can order at order.penn-station.com or through the Penn Station app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Penn Station is also on DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats. Delivery apps usually add fees and higher item prices, so pickup tends to cost less.
How many Penn Station locations are there?
Penn Station has grown to more than 320 restaurants across 14 states, with headquarters in Milford, Ohio. Most stores are in the Midwest and nearby regions. Use the store locator on penn-station.com to find the nearest one, along with its hours and address.
Does Penn Station have a rewards program?
Yes. Penn Station Rewards lets you earn on orders and get member offers. You can join through the website or the app. Signing up is free, and members often get special deals that aren’t on the regular menu.
Conclusion
The Penn Station menu is built around hot grilled subs, led by the Cheesesteak, plus cold subs, wraps, bowls, salads, fresh-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. On DoorDash in Cincinnati, small grilled subs start at $8.97 as of September 28, 2026, though pickup is usually cheaper and prices shift by location. For the latest local prices and any new deals, check penn-station.com or the Penn Station app before you order.
