I've been on the hunt for a good old-fashioned delicatessen--the kind where you can watch them slice the meats and cheeses, everything fresh, hearty, and made to actually fill you up. My husband found The Great Outdoors Sub Shop, and it absolutely hit the spot. I ordered the turkey and cheese with the works (minus tomatoes), and my husband went with the same sandwich but built his own without the preset toppings. The bread is baked fresh in-house, and all of the fixings tasted fresh and high quality. I grabbed a bag of chips and a drink, and it made for a solid, satisfying meal. If I'm being picky, I wouldn't have minded a little more meat--but overall, the flavor was on point. The place was clean, with steady foot traffic from nearby businesses, which is always a good sign. The servers were ready to take on all the orders that came in. Bonus points: they also offer desserts and ice cream! Definitely a great option if you're craving a classic deli experience read more

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This was a DoorDash order so I cannot attest to the aesthetics or ambience of the restaurant. We ordered two subs and broccoli cheese soup. One sandwich was the club and the other sandwich was the turkey pastrami. By my mistake, I thought that my was going to be turkey and pastrami. The sandwiches were subpar and the soup that I ordered for almost 6 dollars was just a cup not even a bowl with a few crackers. I requested additional condiments, which we never received. read more

The service was timely and professional. However, barely anything on a sandwich for the price is not cool. Very little meat/cheese and when ordering for a group, I guess you have to specify pickles? All other generic toppings came with. Large-ish shop, plenty of seating, order at counter and either sit or takeaway. read more

The Great Outdoors Sub Shop - All the meat - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

*Ingredients were fresh and tasted good. We both had sandwiches however, the didn't look like the photos advertised. So ended up removing from all of the ingredients on one half of the sandwich. read more

Emily and Gisselle are the sweetest. Respectful and polite great service definitely coming back.

I loved the meats. I ordered The Outdoorsman, which apparently is close to an Italian. The meats were delicious but as others mentioned, my sandwich was pretty flat and didn't have a lot layers of meats like in some pictures, and the other veggie dressings were also pretty light. I added cherry peppers, and pepercini but was a bit disappointing it cost extra ( which was stated on menu). The white bread I ordered for the sandwich was slightly disappointing as I don't think they are freshly baked. Just taste like grocery bought bread. I see the owners monitor reviews so hope they find a good bakery with fresh bread to partner with. It would definitely magnify the quality of the subs, since the meats are already delicious. I was also bummed that it didn't come with at least a slice of pickle which normally comes standards with other sandwich shops. I wished I ordered a separate pickle, but didn't even see it until we were almost done. Good pickles is definitely a must, but sad to say, I didn't try it here. Place is kept clean, and I did not go to restroom so don't know if it is clean as well. Staff was friendly when ordering. Ice teas were REALLY good with free refills, and it's sometimes hard to find good ice teas. read more

This place was amazing! The food was so fresh. Freshly baked bread, freshly sliced meats. Service was very friendly. The restaurant was very clean. read more

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Impressed with the sandwiches here, the flavor was good with the vinager and oil on it. I got the outdoorsman, it wasn't as big as pictures make it out to be, but it was good. Very simple sub on wheat, with the meats, shredded lettuce, onions, and tomato's. No cheese, that was evidently extra, as was guacamole and some other selections. The staff was super nice. The gentleman making my sub was very patient, this was a first visit. Interior was warm and welcoming, cleanish. Not a lot of sitting areas. Very good, I'll be back to try other fare at this spot. read more

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Great Outdoors makes exceptional sandwiches. Our family's favorites are the turkey cheese and the roast beef. Getting your proteins on a salad is a great option -- see the photos with this review for a pic of #8 turkey cheese as a chef's salad. The cookies are perhaps the unsung heroes of the menu. The softness and chewiness is hard to describe . . . they are immensely satisfying. The peanut butter cookies, as well as chocolate chip, are outstanding. The interior is dated but functional, and the service is efficient. One of the best features of this store is the location in the cultural arts district. Take your family to the museums and enjoy a healthy, affordable meal nearby. read more

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I love great outdoors! Yes, the subs are amazing but the blueberry milkshake will change your life! It's soooooo good! People that work there are always cool. You can choose what's in your sub but you can also just pick something delicious off the menu. Only warning, if you go at a random time (3-6pm) the bread tends to get kinda stale. :( read more

STILL living this place!! Always get #21 The Invention. Always consistently fresh and tasty. Their sodas are always well balanced and I love the pebble ice! Makes it taste even better! read more

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We love the sandwiches & friendly servers here!! Just revisited, sandwiches were great and decor had been freshened up. ü read more

Very large menu of sub sandwiches I love the pastrami. The bread is excellent. I would definitely recommend this great outdoor outdoor sub shop. read more

Horrible customer service. Showed up to a closed location. Corporate could not have cared less. Ridiculous. Fix your closed locations on maps. Care that your customers went out of their way an hour to eat with your company. Go support any other sandwich company that cares about the customer. read more

Great outdoors is one of my favorite sandwiches. That being said, the last couple of times I've gone the bread has been stale. As for every time I'm there, the customer service is horrible. The girls working behind the counter have such an attitude and don't even acknowledge you. There will be five people behind the counter doing everything but taking your order. This is obviously a consistent problem. read more

Love this place it's just not the best option for the middle of summer but that's mostly on me.

Great Outdoors 10/10! My friends and I were the first to come in this morning and the customer service was great. The Croissant Club, best sandwich I've had, hands down! An employee recommended it and did not disappoint at all. The atmosphere was very welcoming, we will definitely be back! read more

Always delicious! I recommend The Great Outdoors over any chain sub shop in town! Service is always quick and online ordering has never let me down. There is plenty of seating indoors, however parking is fairly limited. read more

man They forgot all the sandwich in my sandwich. I am so sad. I still love u guys but pls what is this 2D sandwich read more

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I usually walk over here to grab a sub with my son. My wife refuses to eat here as she said it looks dirty inside, but it doesn't steer us away because the subs are great. My son has tried many things on the menu and has enjoyed them all. He's 15, so if you have kids that age, you know how picky they can be. For me, I get the PB and banana with honey sub. I love these and it saves me the sticky mess of making them myself. They're only around $5 for my sandwich and my son's is usually $8-9 without drink or anything. The one thing I'd critique is the inside is very outdated, some could say that adds to the charm, but it does need an update, but like I mentioned, it doesn't steer me away because it's close to my house and the subs are delicious! read more

DELICIOUS! I thoroughly enjoyed coming here during lunch time to get a sub. I was greeted and acknowledged upon entry by the employees. A kind staff member, Danielle (I hope I spelled that correctly) prepared my sandwich. She was soo sweet and attentive! - I look forward to coming back to this location in the future. The shop was spacious and inviting. A nice go-to in DFW. read more

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---Dearest Reader, An apology is owed, for this message should have been delivered much more swiftly. To say that The Great Outdoors is great is blasphemy. Great is an understatement, their subs and lemonade are down right best thing on either side of the Mississippi. When I'm in DFW visiting family, I refuse to return back to Houston without grabbing at least one sub and fresh squeezed lemonade. I have more great outdoor cups than fingers (and I have all my fingers, so do the math). Best subs, service and quality out there. JJ, JM can both bow down to GO! Must go now, until next time ---Mitchell read more

2nd time ordering here and this will be my last time. Ordered the house salad this time and only got lettuce and tomatoes. What happened to the mushrooms , cucumbers and sprouts??? SMH First time I ordered a veggie sandwich and only had lettuce and cheese...seriously!! read more

This has been a staple for this neighborhood for a long time. Used to love going here. Sandwiches are usually pretty good. But, the last few times I've been there in recent months the issue is service. They always have like 6 people behind the counter, but take so long to make your order. I'm not sure why they need one person to make sandwiches, another to get your chips, another to get your drink, and then another person to check you out. They have at least 3 people doing 1 person's job, and they still take forever to get your sandwich made and you checked out. Then, on top of that, the young girls that work there act like they are so annoyed that you are even there. read more

Gah I just love the croissant sandwiches. I could eat them every day. The service is always fast and workers are continually kind and patient if you can't decide what you want. Don't even get me started on their cookies. Those little guys are DANGEROUS. read more

My sub was such a disappointment. It was paper thin. It had 3 thin slices of meat. Any place that offers "double meat" you know you're going to get a weak sub unless you double up. Shouldn't be that way!! Give your paying customers what they deserve, a sandwich, not just 2 slices of bread. Never going back!!! read more

We went on a Saturday afternoon, and there was no wait. Staff was friendly. The chef salad was a solid choice.

I stopped by this weekend after leaving the Modern. It is right around the corner and it was a lovely day for lunch outside. It wasn't busy when I walked in, and I was greeted immediately. I had never been before and needed a minute to look over the menu. I settled on the turkey and cheese on wheat. I got it with the works, spicy mustard, and jalapenos. I thought the sandwich was a bit pricey for what you get, but hey, fancy area of Ft. Worth, it is to be expected. I took my sandwich to go find a shady spot. The sandwich was wrapped well and looked good when I opened it. One bite and there is an overwhelming flavor...of parmesan. They had a boundary set up between me and the counter, so I could not see her make my sandwich very well, but on a sandwich containing red wine vinegar, spicy mustard and jalapenos and only tasting parmesan...that is not what I was going for. I know there are heavy cheeseheads out there, hey I like cheese, but this was just disappointing. The ingredients seemed good, and I am sure it was just how it was made, but I doubt I would choose to go there again. read more

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Love this place! We've been going here since I was a kid, and they have always made a quality sandwich. Great place to get lunch or a quick dinner after a day seeing museums. read more

Two things cleanness lack of and the scanner wasn't working again so hopefully my points will show up if not hopefully I'll remember my receipt to collect my then Foods great no, fantastic! read more

Good food , nice service! Nice mom and pop shop I definitely recommend! Ambiance is great nice and clean . read more

This is the best sandwich spot in all of Fort Worth! As a northeastern native, finding a tasty sub shop up to my standards is almost impossible. But The Great Outdoors Sub Shop makes me miss my hometown a little less. They have an easy to use mobile app where you can order for pickup, a robust menu with everything from traditional Italian cold cuts, to pastrami, to corned beef, to delicious veggie options, and everything in between. Prepared fresh right in front of you as well. (Making me hungry again just thinking about it!) The place is always packed, but regardless of line you are never there more than 5 minutes. If you order in person though, I must suggest knowing what you want before you get in line because they keep it moving. It's just like home baby and I'm here for it! Go check them out! Especially if you're from any state north of the mason Dixon and east of Ohio. Sorry Ohio. You don't know. read more

The food was good sandwiches and kind nice for first time Service was good horror movie restaurant read more

I've been here only a few times. Remember the first time coming here, wasn't impressed. And after maybe 10 years, decided to give em another shot. Nope, still not impressed. Came in around 7:45 PM on a Thursday, and the place was empty. Stood and waited for someone to come around the corner to greet me but the staff was busy cleaning and cutting up in the back area. They saw me but took their time to actually come over and the young woman who took my order seemed overly annoyed I was there to order food. Plopped the bread out and made it and handed it off to the next kid adding the toppings and he was little friendlier. Got my order to go and was on my way. On to the sandwich, I ordered the #12 Hot, which is the Outdoorsman and it is comprised of a slew of random meats that all work well together and the flavors tasted good, but not a fan of the bread or portion size. Seems a little small for what you pay at almost $8. I think this is an either you love it or hate it kinda place. Unfortunately, this place is still not for me. read more

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We came with our two grandchildren after a day at the zoo. The staff was patient with our ordering as we had never been there. The peanut butter, honey and banana sandwich is perfect for kids. With chips a drink and a small solo cup of ice cream that is about a. Ounce it's perfect for kids whose eyes are always bigger then there stomach. I had the chicken. Salad sandwich and hubs had a Reuben. The staff helped us and our grandkids throughout the meal and I was super impressed with how clean the store was. read more

They had no ice cream whatsoever, and on top of that the service was TERRIBLE. The two girls at the register were on their phones, one of them on FaceTime, and they were both completely ignoring the 4 people standing at the register. 0/10 would recommend just because the employees were disrespectful and rude. the two girls deserve to get fired. read more

This place is a staple that's been around for decades - that being said - that's not an excuse for poor customer service. The employees there are lackluster to put it lightly. Don't you dare walk in after they've been open an hour to order an early lunch (11 am). They'll ignore you and act like you're throwing their day off because they can't prepare their online orders or catering. That being said - ownership - how about a pep talk with your team and the importance of exceptional customer service regardless of how much business you drive. The bottom half of my bread was hard as a rock. Not cool. I'll return because I support local businesses and this place is nostalgic to me. read more

Pro's- bread made fresh in house. Veggies are fresh. Deli meats are great quality. Service. Price. Food portion size. Con- potato chip choices at my visit were jalapeño and salt and vinegar . This is a Pepsi place , No Coke. Fresh squeezed lemonade was watery not a lot of flavor. Meatballs are not made in house and don't have a lot of flavor. Not bad just Meh. But I would come back to try their Pastrami, cheesesteak and have another Italian grinder. read more

First time here and I ordered a roast beef and cheese, extra meat. Perfection. Fresh bread - crusty on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, prime roast beef (freshly sliced) and plenty of provolone. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had and definitely craveable - I'll be back. The only negative was the girl that made my order - unfriendly and zero personality. She made my sandwich well, though, so not a deal breaker. read more

Delicious as a whole, although I suggest extra mayo due to the bread bring on the dry side. Extremely relaxed environment great for solo lunch or dinner with the family. I'm going after the ice cream case after this sandwich! I went for the Number 1, no cheese. Made the 'Midwest Way' I like to call it; in honor of my favorite sandwich shop Hungry Hobo. read more

The Great Outdoors Sub Shop - Number 1 (no cheese) the 'Midwest Way' - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas