Subway: Sharing 12601 Nicollet with Caribou, Across from Nicollet Commons Park and Ames Center

🥖 The Park Picnic and Pre-Show Pivot Point 

Imagine grabbing a freshly built Footlong sub and walking just a few steps to spread out a blanket at Nicollet Commons Park or catch a concert at the Ames Center. Tucked into the landmark 12601 Nicollet Avenue building—right next door to Caribou Coffee—this Subway location is designed for pure local convenience.

Whether you are assembling the ultimate weekend park picnic, grabbing a quick dinner before a theater performance, or keeping it local on a late-night run, it serves as the ultimate food hub right at the epicenter of Burnsville's Heart of the City.

📖 The Startup: From a $1,000 Loan to a Global Empire

Subway's origins trace back to 1965 when 17-year-old Fred DeLuca borrowed $1,000 from family friend Dr. Peter Buck to open "Pete's Super Submarines" in Bridgeport, Connecticut, aiming to fund his college tuition. Following a 1968 rebranding to "Subway" and the 1974 launch of its franchising model, the custom-made, fresh-bread concept grew into a massive global enterprise run by independent local owners.

🛠️ Neighborhood Amenities & Access

• The Strategy: Perfect for fast counter service or digital mobile orders ahead of park outings and local events.
• Free Parking: Convenient parking is available directly in front of the shop and inside the adjacent, free 370-stall Heart of the City Ramp.
• Location & Hours: Located at 12601 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337. Hours are Sunday–Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Thursday–Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

🚗 How to Ride MVTA Connect to Subway

You can easily reach this location using MVTA Connect, an affordable on-demand, curb-to-curb microtransit service within Burnsville.

• Curb-to-Curb II Service: Accessible vans or small buses drop you off directly at your destination.
• The Flat Cost: A budget-friendly $3.00 per person each way.
• Payment Methods: Payable via cash, Go-To Card.
• Service Hours: Operates daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM (plan ahead for late-night game conclusions).

How to Book Your Ride

• Order via Smartphone: Use the RideMVTA App (iOS and Android). Input your pickup location, track your driver's real-time ETA, and purchase tickets directly in the app.
• Order via Phone Call: Call MVTA Customer Service at 952-882-7500 to place a live ride request with a representative.