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According to Kas and Donny Miller, it’s important to enjoy the small things in life — creating moments with those most special and savoring simple pleasures, whether it’s a great sandwich or a scoop of ice cream.
The Millers are two people who, at their core, simply love ice cream and sandwiches. Their goal has been to create community spaces where people can escape the chaos of life, gather with loved ones and make lasting memories.
In 2018, the couple opened Fundae’s after years of waiting for an ice cream shop to appear near their home.
“We moved to the west side of Zionsville in 2014 and kept waiting for an ice cream shop to open. We finally decided, why not us?! We can do it!” they said.
Now, Fundae’s serves central Indiana with additional locations in Speedway and Carmel, becoming a beloved local destination for great ice cream in a welcoming environment.
Last year, when Sub16 closed, the Millers felt a void.
“We loved that sub shop! We had been going there since it opened and felt like it was a place that was needed in the community,” they said.
This inspired them to open their own sandwich shop. They wanted to preserve the essence of Sub16 while making the new shop their own. They renamed it SubDaze to reflect their personal style and brand, while keeping many of the beloved elements from Sub16.
“We wanted the main components of SubDaze to be what everyone loved about Sub16 — great food, friendly people, all served quickly,” they said.
Bringing on Sub16’s previous owners as consultants, the Millers kept the same suppliers — including the bread from New Jersey. They made several menu updates, such as crafting all dressings in-house. The new pepper jelly is gaining popularity and quickly becoming a fan favorite.
All sandwiches and salads are made to order using fresh ingredients. Deli meats are sliced on-site, and proteins like meatballs, chicken, pulled pork and steak are prepared fresh in-store.
Deli sandwich favorites feature classic meats such as roast beef, turkey, ham, pepperoni, salami, bacon and capicola, paired with provolone, cheddar, American, pepper jack and Swiss cheeses. Additional options include veggie, Mediterranean, tuna and chicken salad sandwiches. Toasted sandwich specialties include grilled chicken, chicken bacon ranch, buffalo chicken, chicken teriyaki, BBQ pulled pork, meatball and cheesesteak varieties.
Kid meals — ham and cheese, turkey and cheese, or toasted cheese — are served with a drink and chips for children 10 and younger.
Equally important as food quality are customers and employees. The Millers pride themselves on cultivating an environment where employees feel appreciated and empowered, and customers feel heard.
“We aren’t perfect, but we strive to make it better each day. We’re so thankful for this community and the way they support local businesses. We live here, and we love this town. There’s something special about Zionsville, and we’re blessed to be a part of this town and community,” they said.
SubDaze is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is in downtown Zionsville at 640 S. Main St., Unit 300.
