Parents of a young woman––who turned 21––got the Internet talking for taking their daughter’s birthday celebration a notch up. In a now-viral Instagram clip, the birthday girl, blindfolded, is seen led to a room while her family teases her, asking, “What did you want for lunch?” She eagerly responds, “Subway!”—unaware that her answer would make the day even more memorable.
As the blindfold comes off, the room erupts in cheers, revealing a Subway-inspired celebration. The table is packed with all the classic fixings – cut veggies, sandwiches, cookies, and more. But, what steals the show is a massive sub that sits at the center of it all. “Is this a cake?” she asks, eyes wide. A family member confirms, “Yes, isn’t it insane?” The cake, which looks just like a giant Subway sandwich, leaves her completely amazed.
The fun doesn’t stop there. The video captures the whole family joining in, building their own sandwiches, with even the dad sporting an official Subway cap. The birthday girl shared the fun moment on social media, captioning it, “Posting this here since it went low-key viral on TikTok.” She even tagged Subway, celebrating a party as unforgettable as it was creative.
Watch the wholesome video:
The video has garnered more than 3.7 million views and over 300,000 likes. It has also attracted numerous user comments. One user commented, “lol the dad behind the counter serving is the best.” Another user said, “This would be me but with wingstop.” A third user commented, “Awww that’s actually really cute!!! Love this!”
Subway even commented on the post, stating that it was the ultimate birthday party they could have ever imagined. “The the birthday party of our dreams,” they wrote.