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    Southtown Sub

    3.8 (59 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    SOUTHTOWN SUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cheese Fries and Italian Beef Sandwich
    Zo B.

    I was in Chicago and said to myself "I need an Italian beef". Was over by university of Chicago and Yelp pointed me in this direction. As I pulled into the parking lot I asked a lady waiting in her car, what I should get. She suggested an Italian beef or the wings. I went with the beef extra wet, light peppers and cheese fries. I ordered cheese in my sandwich, but it was forgotten. The service was good, I even got a strawberry lemonade Sunkist included with my meal. the cashier assured me my choice of meal was the right one. I put some of the cheese fries directly on my sandwich and whew was it delicious. The food was seasoned perfectly, but it was a bit messy. I learned quickly that this was not a meal to eat while driving. It was a huge portion of food for under $15. I guess the neighborhood is supposed to be a bit sketchy, but I'm a Black woman, in a Black neighborhood so I wasn't too concerned, and it was daylight. Overall, the food is good, just go during the day, and pay attention to your surroundings.

    Italian Beef soaked with cheese fries!!
    Naiima D.

    The white door that's the entrance to this spot is makes me feel like I am on set of Candyman. It's a huge projectish white dingy door. Please either paint it or get a new one!!!! It's a small hood restaurant with no seats. The order taker and cook are behind plexiglass. I ordered an Italian Beef extra extra dipped with cheese fries and a cream soda. I was surprised they had cream soda usually places in the hood don't carry cream soda. The guy wrote my order down then told the cook I wanted a combination... I interjected fast. I repeated my order again and he got it right. So double check that order is right. I see in the other reviews they aren't accurate sometimes. I experienced it first hand. Anyway my total was $9.60.. It took like 8 mins. My beef was great!! Nicely dipped like I asked! They had seasoned fries underneath all the cheese. They didn't skimp on the cheese. Now I didn't like that the Italian Beef meat wasn't sliced like at other places (i.e Portillo's) the meat was chopped up. I think that's their way stretching their product. But my meal was ghetto goodness!

    Italian beef...just ok!
    Regena K.

    I only gave three stars... I will start by saying the reason I went here is because I kept seeing people on FB post about how delicious the offerings are here. My hubby ordered the super taco and ended up with a gyro... I ordered the Italian beef with black pepper and mild on fries although they forgot to. So they don't listen well make sure your order is correct. The beef was nothing to write home about. Hubby pita was not crispy either. I did notice they use fresh chicken breast for their tenders maybe I will give them a second try!

    a sandwich and french fries in a styrofoam container
    Daniella F.

    Everything I've ever bought from here has been delicious. My favorites as of late is the Italian Beef or the Gym Shoe. They have affordable prices and good size portions. I'd recommend calling ahead to avoid waiting. It's cash only.

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    Fast service ... Delicious Gym Shoe .... good mild sauce (not barbecue sauce) didn't give enough fries though.

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    Amazing gym shoes. Not much else to say. There is no seating, so it is recommended that you eat on the IIT campus if necessary.

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    great, inexpensive, greasy goodness. Try the Philly Steak... regular with fries and a drink - fantastic.

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