Mmmmmmm.... Ham and cheese on a pita. Oh how I wish we didn't live across the country! I can't wait to visit the in-laws again so we can stop in, at least once, but probably more, and get us some sub t's! read more

For those of us who live in the area, I can tell you from experience, Sub Tender IS the only place to go to after a hard night of drinking on Madison Street. There are alot of choices to make, from gyros to sub sandwiches. And while the butter and garlic fries are really something (they really are), the cheese fries are just as good. I love this place, especially when you are hungry late night, and even if you haven't been drinking. It's open pretty late (I'm not sure because I've closed many a bar and they seem to still be open after the fact) and the food is decent. Definitely the place to go if you happen to drive this direction to bar hop. read more

A friend and I were going to meet up with some people in the Oak Park area, and my friend said we ought to stop at Subtender because he felt with my particular taste in food, I'd enjoy it. He got my curiosity going by mentioning their butter-garlic fries. I like butter. I like garlic. I like fries. All three together had to be good. After passing the "test" of parking in their tight lot, I was not disappointed in their food. I wouldn't say it's the best gyro I ever had, but it definitely filled me up and tasted good, and the BG fries were as good as my friend claimed. They weren't greasy at all and came in a huge cone. Yes, your breath will probably be offensive after downing a cone of these fries, but they are SO good. I confess...I actually had a hard time finishing both my fries and my gyros. I'm getting weak in my old age. This is definitely a place to go if you're looking for a fast, inexpensive meal. Though I'm sure it is good after a night of drinking, I personally find it to be just fine sober. :) read more

Absolutely delicious and I mean everything! I usually get the Roast Beef and Pastrami combo with a BG fries. read more

Submarine Tender - Roast beef and pastrami combo with BG fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Haven't tried much on the menu here but the Gyro is pretty damn delicious. I do order it about once a month and am satisfied every single time. Yum! read more

Good gyros, good service. Fries not too great, but that's ok. Grease that hits the spot!

I order a subs from this place. They are normally good. Today I order a combo Eveything the usual. Get all the way to the south side. Warmed my sandwich up took a bite and was pissed. Was not good at all. So I called to let them know my sandwich wasn't prepared like it normally is. The guy asked me what did you have on it. I said everything. Now mind you I wasn't that upset. But the guy had the nerve to say what do you want me to do about it. I told him apparently you don't know what to do and hung up. Talk about customer service! Never again! read more

By far my favorite sub place of all time! I've been going here for years and the same great family keeps it running strong - into all hours of the night. Order the butter garlic fries, they're worth the fire breath;) read more

These are the best! I have used them several times for catering as well. A sub platter will please any crowd for a party. They are fast too. My fav is the classic sub tender and I always get it heated up. read more

Food is good, but I've had better. I get the turkey sub with everything, it satisfies my craving, but nothing spectacular. I see on their window that people named them best in Chicago area or something like that. I personally like poor boy way better. Last time I went, I got the chicken salad. Not enough chicken AT ALL, few veggies and the iceberg lettuce was very light and nearly transparent and they only gave me 1 packet of dressing for $1 and some change more than the great salad I would get at Poor boy in Maywood. The guy at the counter is nice, his English is a bit broken but he understands you and you can understand him. They are clean and fast. I hate that stupid step that I sometimes miss at the front door and almost always bust my stuff. Be careful entering the establishment & watch your step. read more

How does Sub T not have 500 5 star reviews!?!?!?!? Depth Charge, BG fries. Thank me later. read more

Everything was a WIN! Went there last night and I'm definitely craving seconds today. BG (butter and garlic) fries were spot on!

This place has some of the best subs on this side of town great gyros n the garlic fries to die for

Enjoying a delicious Gyros with extra sauce on a cold, icy night with a side of fries -- DELISH :) The Italian Beef is good too! read more

Ok. I know this is sub shop, but they have the best Greek salad with grilled chicken!! It's delish!!

Excellent subs, fresh, good meats, bread is awesome. Juicy ass cheeseburgers with classic shoestring fries my fav. BG fries are delicious also, quick no fuss service. read more

What a great place for great food. The staff is courteous and professional. The Butter Garlic Fries are outstanding. I think this is the only place on the Northside to get those fries. Great Subs. It's a place you have to go to, if your in the area or if your taking a road trip. Put this place on your to do list. read more

This is a great little greasy spot with all the usual Vienna beef goods, the service, at least during lunch has been really nice and easy going. They also have about ten or more subs you can choose from and when you get the largest size sandwich, it's no joke. There gyros, burgers, mozzarella sticks, pizza puffs, and fries all had there usual deep fried goodness. I plan on trying everything they got, so far they are yet to disappoint. read more

Where do I start?? Sub T has the best subs, period. No where else compares. The depth charge is my favorite. Very fresh veggies and a good amount of meat on the sub for the price. Did I mention they also just added Italian beef too!?!? Definitely recommend this place for the subs, gyros, and italian beef and milk shakes!!!!!!! read more

Great food great prices my favorite bg fries and gyros and drink for under ten bucks $8.50 that's great for lunch. My wife ordered the depth charge she loved it. Also my kids enjoyed their cheeseburger meal. The guy at the register was very friendly. Great customer service. read more

Delicious subs, delicious BG fries, late night hours... what's not to like? A former OPRFHS haunt for me... I dabbled going there in college and now that I don't live close, I sort of miss it. The same guys worked there a really long time and were always friendly and put up with lots of shenanigans and loudness. Don't forget the Rule #1 of BG fries: if you plan to make out with someone later that night, BOTH of you must partake. I love me some Sub T! read more

Great place for cheap late night eats. They serve sub sandwhichs with the meat sliced thin and of course they serve gyros too. The burgers and steak sandwhich is ok but you cant go wrong with the turkey sub. They have all the greasy items that you would expect in a late night eats place along with the old 1970's menu board. The BEST thing on the menu is the BG fries! Its butter and garlic salt over skinny fries and if you pair it with a cup of fake yellow ballpark cheese you have a perfect anti hangover meal. Highly suggest you try it and it will forever be your late night go to... mostly because you got kick oit of the bar and nothing else is open. Happy eating read more

Great late night snack, especially for the price. The fries are very average, but the food is decent and comes out pretty fast. Seating is not comfortable, but I usually get carry-out anyway. read more

A really cool hole in the wall with great soups and sandwiches. Staff are really friendly. Not much more to say but what else can you ask for from a restaurant. Great food and staff sums it up. read more

Great place for a sub sandwich. The ham & cheese on a pita is awesome. BG fries, you better get em. Enjoy!!! Won't disappoint.

The subs a great. The burgers are good. The milkshakes are good. The salads a good BUT THE GYRO IS MY FAVORITE! The load the gyro with meat, I mean load it! Omg it's delicious. I always get full after I have a meal from submarine tender. The people at the front desk are usually amazing even when I've been in there well after 1am. This is a great place to eat any time of day, but my favorite after party restaurant LOL read more

Food is great and always has been, but the customer service is horrible. They made the wrong sandwich and in front of all the customers argued with me and told me I ordered it wrong. They made me a new sandwich but i dont know why he couldnt have just apologized for getting it wrong. He blamed me for them getting it wrong. I've been eating here for 15 years and this was the first time I've ever considered never going back. read more

Where do I begin on how great this place is? Subs are excellent Garlic fries..... Now I am going to have to go there today! Unbelievable the garlic fries are! Prices are fair Hours are great. The place is family owned and operated! That is what you call pride in ownership! read more

I stop in every week and always enjoyed the food, cozy atmosphere, and the friendly people that work here. I tried many sandwiches and even some that are out of my comfort zone anywhere Els and haven't encountered one I disliked. More variety of desserts would be nice but the milk shakes that are available are delicious and hit the spot nicely. It can also be hard to find parking and to find a seat inside but those are my only qualms with this diner. This place is a must to try atleast once. I highly recommended getting the butter and garlic fries from here. Me and my girlfriend would make the trip there just for those itself. read more

I love Sub Tender! A late night, post-bar favorite in Forest Park, I have to say that it's one of the few places that still holds up in the middle of the day as well. I'm not so sure what makes the subs so tasty - looking at each ingredient separately - it's not so impressive, but this is a definite case where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. I always pair a sub with the BG (butter & garlic) fries, which are so buttery and garlicky that you'll be tasting them and your friends will be smelling them on you for days to come. Hours are convenient, service is quick, and food is cheap! read more

Sub T is a great place to grab a bite. From the subs to the gyros, its amazing !!! awesome, and always polite management also!!

BG fries and Gyros plate. Greasy overseasoned fries and gyros- strangely addicting.

I LOVE THE SANDWICHES HERE. They make the best ham and turkey sandwich! Good price and so delicious! They taste even better when you bring it home to microwave it..brings out the oils and flavors in the sandwich. read more

Butter garlic fries are always great each time I come in. Fast service, good food, just not too many places to sit. I recommend taking the food to go. read more

Their Polish can't even begin to compare with Maxwell Street but they're closer to home.. The guy ay the register didn't speak good English though, which I found weird, but he was nice. read more

the food is below average. But this was my worst experience as the guy gave an oily paper bag which he saw was filled with oil and did not bother. Unfortunately I did not realize this happened until I got home leaving wa large spot of oil on my car seat. When called to complain, the owner did not even offer an apology and said it was expected as part of a fast food place to have that much oil in a bag and there is nothing that could be done about it. I will never come back to this place. read more

I've been coming here since I was 3 years old so please excuse some bias haha. The food here is undeniably delicious and the service is quick, friendly and efficient, but thats not what makes this place unique or great. Submarine tender provides fast food you can get at a number of other locations e.g. Annies, Mr. Sub and Mr Greek but the thing I most enjoy about Sub-T is that it provides all the same delicious fast food consistently. Like I said, I've been eating at Sub-T for close to 2 decades and the amount of times I've ever been disappointed or displeased, I can count with one hand. Hell I've ordered one thing and received another a few times and I was still happy. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu and any sub is really good. And not only that, this place is open late every night and its the same service and delicious food at 2pm or 2am. You can never go wrong here. Submarine Tender, for me at least, is the best fast food in the area. .... And no i did not forget about the B.G. Fries. I just thought they deserved their own paragraph. THEY'RE AMAZING! read more

Had to write my first review ever. Food ALWAYS good, always consistent, great anytime including picnics, ball games and especially late night snacking!!! Staff is friendly and FAST! Have NEVER gotten an order wrong!! Prices fantastic. Will continue to go back. A must visit sandwich shop!! read more

Let's just start by saying most of the people here during the late night are a bit intoxicated, and I think that's where a big part of the allure comes from. That being said, the subs are solid and very affordable. Service was a bit slow but they were really busy. There is pretty much nothing else open this late. It is a great stop for some late night eats. I like the ham and turkey sub. Fries are passable, but avoid the cheese fries if taking home because you end up with a gross cheese/fries amalgamation. Plenty of dine in seats available. Parking in front is a little tight but easily accessible. read more

Essential drunken fast food staple in forest park. Spent many late nights after the bars in this place. The famous butter and garlic fries if you don't have a diet you need to keep up with it have a defibrillator handy are good. I personally always go with the super depth charge and it's great. read more