Subway Cheese Options UK 2026: Types, Prices, and Best Picks

Cheese can make or break a sub. Pick the wrong one and your sandwich feels flat. Pick the right one, and everything else on the bread works harder.

This guide covers every Subway cheese options choice you will meet at a UK counter. You will also find extra cheese costs, toastie prices, and dietary notes. If you want the full price list as you read, keep our Subway UK menu prices page open in another tab.

What Cheese Does Subway Use in the UK?

Most UK stores work with two main styles of deli cheese.

• Shredded mozzarella and cheddar mix
• American-style cheese slices

Some branches also offer a vegan cheese. Availability depends on the store. Subway UK shops are independently owned franchises. That means the exact Subway cheese menu can differ slightly from one branch to the next.

Subway Cheese Types at a Glance

Here is a quick guide to the Subway cheese types you are most likely to see.

Cheese type	Form	Best used on
Mozzarella and cheddar mix	Shredded, melts well	Toasted subs, meatball and pizza-style subs
American-style cheese	Processed cheese slices	Cold cuts, chicken, ham and turkey
Vegan cheese	Varies by store	Plant-based subs and salads

Ask at the counter if you are unsure what your branch has. The Sandwich Artist can show you the options before you commit.

Does Subway Have Cheddar Cheese?

Yes. Subway cheddar cheese is usually part of the shredded mix, blended with mozzarella. It gives a sharper cheese flavor than the slices. It also browns nicely when the sub is toasted.

What About Subway Mozzarella Cheese?

Subway mozzarella cheese is the mild, stretchy half of that shredded blend. It shines in hot subs. Think melted cheese over meatballs, pepperoni, or chicken.

Is Subway Cheese Real Cheese?

The mozzarella and cheddar mix is a standard shredded cheese. The American-style slices are different. These count as processed cheese slices. They are made from cheese blended with other dairy ingredients so they melt smoothly and stay soft.

You can check the full cheese ingredients list on the official Subway UK nutrition page. It is the safest source for any dietary question.

How Much Is Extra Cheese at Subway?

Our Subway toppings UK guide shows that one cheese portion comes as standard with most subs. Swapping between cheese types costs nothing. Doubling up is where you pay.

The Subway extra cheese price usually sits between £0.30 and £1.00. The gap exists because each franchise sets its own small charges for extras.

A few quick tips:

• Ask the price before the sub is wrapped
• A footlong may cost more than a 6-inch for the same extra cheese add-on
• Vegetables and sauces, within the standard three-sauce limit, are free

Subway Cheese Toastie and Toasted Cheese Sub

If cheese is the star, go hot. The Subway cheese toastie option on our site is the Triple Cheese Toastie. It costs £2.79 and has 345 kcal.

It sits in the Saver Subs range, so it works well as a cheap snack or a light lunch. You can also build your own Subway toasted cheese sub. Choose your bread, add cheese, and ask for it toasted.

The oven gives you proper Subway melted cheese with a golden edge.

What Cheese Goes Best on a Toasted Subway Sub?

For a toasted sub, the shredded mozzarella and cheddar mix is the best bet. It melts evenly and stretches when you bite in. Slices melt too, but they turn softer and creamier.

Here are a few easy pairings:

• Meatball marinara with mozzarella and cheddar
• Chicken with American-style cheese
• Veggie sub with the shredded mix and a light sauce

Best Bread and Cheese Combinations

Your bread changes how the cheese tastes. Our UK bread list includes Italian White, Hearty Italian, Italian Herbs and Cheese, and 9-Grain Wheat. Most branches also stock a gluten-free roll.

Try these bread and cheese combinations:

• Italian Herbs and Cheese with shredded mozzarella and cheddar, toasted
• Italian White with American-style slices for a soft, classic bite
• 9-Grain Wheat with cheddar and salad for a lighter sub

For more on loaves, see our Subway breads guide.

Sauce Pairings That Work With Cheese

Cheese is rich, so a good sauce should cut through it.

• Sweet onion and chicken with mozzarella
• Chipotle Southwest with Cheddar
• Marinara with the shredded mix
• Garlic and herb with any toasted cheese sub

Browse the full range in our Subway sauces guide.

Subway Italian BMT Cheese

Any cheese works on an Italian B.M.T. The meats are salty and spicy, so the cheese just needs to balance them. Shredded mozzarella and cheddar on a toasted footlong is a strong choice. American-style slices are the milder option if you want the meats to lead.

Which Subway Sub Has the Most Cheese?

Some subs lean on cheese more than others.

• The Triple Cheese Toastie, built around a cheese blend
• Cheese steak-style subs, where melted cheese is part of the filling
• Meatball Marinara, often topped with mozzarella and cheddar

You can also double the cheese on almost any sub. Just ask for the extra portion.

Can You Get a Cheese-Only Sub at Subway?

Yes. Use the build your own sub-route. Pick your bread, choose a cheese, add salad and sauce, and skip the meat. You can order it as a 6-inch or a footlong.

It is a simple Subway cheese and salad sub. Toast it if you want it hot.

Cheese Portion Size and Calories

A standard sub gets one cheese portion. Extra cheese adds to the cheese portion size, so it adds to the calorie count too.

Exact Subway cheese calories depend on the cheese type and the amount. The official Subway UK nutrition tool gives the most accurate Subway cheese nutrition figures.

If you are counting, here is a reference point from our site. The Triple Cheese Toastie is 345 kcal. Cheese-flavored sides are also on the menu. Quavers Cheese is 107 kcal and costs £1.29.

Subway Vegetarian Cheese Sub

Cheese makes vegetarian ordering easy. A basic veggie sub with cheese, salad, and sauce is always an option. Subway also lists a toasted marinara and cheese sub as suitable for a vegetarian diet in many UK listings.

Our menu also includes plant-based choices like the Plant Patty and Smashed Falafel. If you follow a strict vegetarian diet, check the allergen and ingredient guide for your branch.

Does Subway Have Vegan Cheese?

Some UK stores do. Subway describes its range as including vegan cheese, but it is not guaranteed at every branch. Ask before you order. If it is not available, build a vegan sub with the Plant Patty and plenty of salad instead.

Subway Cheese Allergens, Dairy, and Gluten

Cheese contains milk. That is a major allergen in the UK. Each store handles dairy, wheat, and other allergens in the same space. Cross-contact is possible.

For lactose and dairy-free diets, check the official allergen information before you order. Tell the sandwich artist about your allergy so they can change gloves. For gluten, the cheese is not the issue. The bread is. Ask about the gluten-free roll and how your branch prepares it.

Does Subway Have Halal Cheese?

Halal status at Subway UK mainly applies to the meat. Some branches serve halal-certified meat, and they are labelled in store and on the official locator.

Not every branch is halal. Check with your local store before you order.

Subway Cheese vs. Extra Cheese: What Is the Difference?

The standard cheese is the single portion included in your sub price. Extra cheese is a second portion added on top. It costs more and adds calories.

You can also swap cheese types for free. You only pay when you add more cheese than the standard amount.

Subway Cheese Sauce

Subway UK does not list a cheese sauce as a standard sauce. If you want that creamy cheesy feel, ask for a toasted sub with melted cheese. Pair it with a creamy sauce like ranch.

Subway Cheese Options FAQs

What cheese does Subway use in the UK?

Most branches use a shredded mozzarella and cheddar mix, plus American-style cheese slices. Some also offer vegan cheese.

Is Subway cheese vegetarian?

Many cheese choices are suitable for a vegetarian diet, but always check the ingredient and allergen guide for your branch.

How much is extra cheese at Subway?

Expect to pay between £0.30 and £1.00. The price depends on the franchise and the sub size.

Does Subway have cheese slices or shredded cheese?

Both. Slices are American-style. The shredded cheese is a mozzarella and cheddar blend.

Is Subway cheese gluten-free?

Cheese is not a gluten source, but the bread is. Check for bread and cross-contact with your branch.

What is the best cheese at Subway?

For hot subs, pick the shredded mozzarella and cheddar mix. For cold subs, pick the American-style slices.

Final Thoughts

The best subway cheese options depend on how you eat your sub. Go shredded for toasted subs and slices for cold ones.

Remember that extra cheese costs a little more, and prices change by branch. Before you order, check our full Subway sandwich menu for the latest items.