I’m sure neither was as good as I remember but still sad to see them close years ago.
I found a local Dallas sub shop that’s pretty close to grinders (Great Outdoors #8 with cheddar on white, toasted and served hot with Italian peppers, onions, mayo and oil) and I make a mean version of Take Five’s mustard relish for their grilled footlong. But neither are quite the same.
Honorable mention: Naugles, Winchels donuts