They have the best subs and salads I have ever eaten! They cook all the meat when you order so it is amazingly fresh. I have eaten many fancy salads costing $15 and up but none of them compare to their California Fusion Salad. Their garlic and honey marinated chicken is always tender and super delicious. read more

I'm out here in foodie capital Portland, Oregon, about 2000 miles away from Algonquin Il, and yet I STILL think about the #1 Al Capone from this place. That's how good it is. read more

This Place is the Real Deal!! A former girlfriend turned me one to this place about 15 yrs ago. It is one of the few things I remember about her that makes me smile. Their Subs are outstanding.. my personal favorites are the Smoke Stack.or the Grilled Italian Veggie. Subway, Quiznos, Blimpies all fail in comparison to the Algonquin Sub Shop. They may not turnout the sandwiches as fast as the Chain Stores.. but theirs definitely blow them away in the taste Department. I try not to tell to many people about it because I hate to wait in line behind the John come lately's... Anyways this place is the Bomb Diggety with an A++++ rating in my book read more

I've lived in Algonquin my entire life and have passed the Algonquin Sub Shop thousands of times. I rarely saw more than one or two cars in the lot and I'd always wondered how such a little shack of a place had been open for so long. A few weeks ago, my brother called me saying he was in the mood for a sub and asked if I wanted him to pick one up for me. I said sure - you know what I like, just pick something up. Well...to my surprise, the sandwich I received didn't say Subway or Jimmy John's on the paper wrapping. I was a bit thrown off - not sure where he found a no-name sub shop. I opened it up to find a ridiculously stacked sub. Real chicken breasts? Fresh avocado? Fresh bakery style bread? It was, needless to say, the most amazing sub I've ever tasted. I've been there four times since and am, in fact, about to call in an order for dinner tonight. read more

We drove all the way from buffalo grove because of the great reviews and boy am I glad we made the trek. Elaine was the nicest lady I have met in a long time, she gave us a coupon and some of her homemade cakes free! (the brownie is the best chocolate desert I have ever had!) The subs and fries are amazing especially the Al Capone! I am glad gas is cheap again because I'll be driving out here a few times a month! Thanks again Elaine! read more

The BEST sub shop on the PLANET! I would franchise this in the city, just so I could eat here everyday. If I'm within 25 minutes of Algonquin I'll drive out of my way just to get the Where's Waldorf sandwich. Apples, brie cheese, sweet peppers, walnuts and spinach. With some secret sauce. And I'm a ham sandwich person. I am in the same boat as Kelsey - I think about this sandwich more than is normal. read more

Food wise, this place is a 5+. The best sandwiches in the area. Service wise, this place is a 2. Staff is rude. One person in particular who works there ruins the experience every time we go there. Recently, i picked up an order which was called in. One of the sandwiches was completely incorrect. When I called up to discuss, the woman who answered the phone gave me attitude, hanging up on me as I was explaining the situation. I did get my sandwich replaced. However, when i tried to explain what happened to the same person who answered the phone, she picked up the replacement sandwich in a bag from behind the counter and dropped it on the counter. I had brought the incorrect sandwich with me so they could see what was wrong, and it was swiped out of my hand. No apology, no thanks. Nothing. Its a shame a place with such good food has such poor customer service. When you spend $30-50 a week there, its obvious the food is good. How many more times will this continue before I take my business elsewhere. read more

Wow! This place is fantastic. At least all the food is. The bread is delicious and the meats used are thicker cuts than you'd get at like a JJ's or Subway (which is like comparing apples to oranges). The soup and sandwich combo is usually what I get , you get a little over half of a sub and soup. All the soups I've tried there are fantastic and my favorite subs are the Chicken ones #9 and #18. The cheese fries there are delicious as well with perfect dipping cheese, not that watered down crap. The seating area inside is a little unpleasant and you wait usually about 10 min or so for a sub but it is well worth the wait. If I could eat there every day I would. I usually don't like to change things up but I would like to try every sub on the menu. Especially the gyro, I'm a sucker for gyros, and a gyro sub sounds right up my alley. I hope they franchise, but stay the same so that more people could enjoy these mouth watering subs. Sign up on their website to get coupons and updates. Try this place and you'll be hooked on A.S.S read more

I saw the shop featured on a CLTV program over the weekend so I made it a point to try out, I drove across town specifically to try a sub. I had a #19 Philly sub. I had a few positive takeaways and a few areas of improvement. First off the sub was just ok, a bit bland and lacked flavor. I wouldn't recommend the sub. Another negative, please clean the bugs from the ceiling light.... If I didn't already pay I would have never ordered, gross. Lastly how about some customer service skills.... Saying hello can I help you rather than just staring at me waiting for me to order. On a positive note my sub was hot and served fresh. Love the bread it is served on. I took mine to go and it stayed hot all the way home and they put plenty of napkins in the bag (not just one napkin like subway I hate that place). Plenty of meet served on the sub. My sub was 8 bucks, seems to be the going rate. I'm going to give this place another shot with a different sub when I'm in the area but I'm not driving across town again just to go there. read more

Awesome sandwiches. Love the californian...always fresh and well done.

Best sandwiches on the planet. My favorites are the California and the Monterey chicken. These sandwiches taste as if they were engineered by God himself. read more

The Capone is amazing. Best sandwich shop in the area by far!

Excellent! Delicious sandwiches and fries. Smoke stack and texas chili rub are favorites. Love coming here. Worth the price and the wait.

Why are people hating on this place because it's dumpy looking??? The foods fresh, huge, and delicious. Yes, it's a little pricey but they use real ingredients, are family owned, and have been there for years. They might need a makeover, but knocking a place down to 3 stars because it's small??!! Oi. Great food, the owner's wife makes the desserts (delish), and the soups are fan-freaking-tastic. Love ASS!!! read more

Very good subs like the best especially the al capone if your in algonquin or near by you have to give this place a shot it's owner always is there and he's pretty cool dude read more

Some of the best subs in the area. I've tried many different subs and they're always great. Can't go wrong with anything here.

Take it to go kinda dirty and smells like garbage outside. Tasty sub a bit expensive at about $8.50 but worth a try. I would go back. Chili is interesting, if you are a chili buff stay away from it. It does not taste bad it just does not resemble the taste of chili in any way. Staff is friendly. read more

This is my all time favorite sandwich place ever. We lived in Algonquin many many years but only found it a few years ago. My husband saw something on TV & noted it was rated one of the top sub places in the state, so we checked them out. My only regret is we didn't find them sooner. Every sandwich has been perfection. Try them, you will be glad you did!!! read more

Farewell! I am going to spare you with the details of.my visit today and simply.remind you that your customers have a choice of where they.want to spend their hard earned money. I think you as a business have forgotten that which is why the young lady working there today was rude. Whether this is a summer job or a full time gig, be kind to your customers, or they will leave and go to the new place down the street that sells BOARS HEAD Sandwiches . read more

Literally the greatest sub shop ever. Their subs are perfect proportions and definitely fresh and tasty. You have go try it you will not regret it at all. This place is always busy so make sure if you don't have time to wait call your order in a head of time. Fast and friendly service but trust me you will not regret it. read more

We passed by here on our way home and pulled a u-turn to check it out. My husband and kids got cheeseburgers and I got the Farmers Market Vegetable soup. They all said the burgers were really good. The soup was fantastic! read more

Foods great, feels like home. Ordered split pea soup and turkey sandwiches. Excelllent!!

Dee-lish subs made to order. Any sub can be made into a salad. Fabulous selection of menu items. My fave is the chili rubbed pork. Staff is friendly. They have really good carrot cake! read more

Absolutely love this place. It's the best soup and subs in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Amazing sandwich place, and they have great vegetarian options. The Capone and the pesto veggie sandwich will not let you down.

Best Sub sandwichs in Algonquin. Located on the south end of downtown, You can't go wrong here. Great people with friendly smiles.

Very good, but very, very, VERY overpriced. Sorry. I mean, I spent almost 50 bucks for 4 subs??? C'mon.

I friggen love this place. The subs are creative and fresh. They usually have a special sub which I am always wanting to try. Always a pleasant surprise. The guy who makes the subs is money. You can tell he loves to make killer subs. Owner: better keep him read more

Always loved this place great food. It was my hangover service station. It can get very busy, I suggest going at off hours though. I read a piece that stated celebrities final word while on this earth. (see picture) And I think I will duplicate Kit Carson when I die. And I will be wishing I had time for 1 more bowl of Algonquin Sub Chili! Try to meet John, the owner when going. He is a nice guy. Drop your change in the donation bucket for his daughter. read more

Algonquin Sub Shop - Kit Carson's last dying wish. I will feel the same and want Algonquin Sub Chili! - Sandwiches Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Well, that's my last trip for A.S.S. 20 minutes for a philly cheese steak and fries. My order was forgot about and the sandwich was sitting next to the fries while those that ordered after me continued to receive their orders. Even after I asked about my order, the fry cook said it was coming, then served her friend (whom she called by first name) the next batch of fries while I stood there waiting. I had to wait for her to cook yet another batch of fries. By the time I got home (4 minute drive) my philly cheese steak was luke warm at best. Completely disheartening to see a local establishment slide so far. read more

I came during the pandemic time. When things reopen. I arrived at the restaurant at 11:20 and placed an order at 11:23 in the parking lot. About seven minutes after I arrived I still did not receive my food which is fine but a number of people started to show up. Makes sense, of course it's lunchtime but I waited in my vehicle for 40 minutes for my sandwiches and as I waited 40 minutes for my food knowing I was the first person in the parking lot. I watched as other people arrived after me receive their food 20 minutes before myself. After a 40 minute wait for sandwiches and the rudeness of watching everybody after me arrive receive their food I will no longer go to this sandwich sub shop. I supported them because they are family owned but the lack of customer service and lack of taking customers in order, it is obvious that they need help. I am incredibly disappointed and I was disappointed at how much these sandwiches cost me for how long I had to sit in my car and wait for them. At the end it was not worth the cost and or the wait. Sorry to say but this is not a pretty epic review. read more

Great subs. Friendly staff and quick service. All the subs on the menu are great and fresh

I consider myself to be a bit of a sandwich connoisseur and these are the best sandwiches I've ever had.

We are in from out of town and found them on yelp. We had 4 kids with us and they were really accommodating and patient. The kids meal was a great value and plenty big for my 10 year old. I ordered a cheesesteak and substituted the chicken for the beef and it was great. Happy we discovered this place, great service all around. read more

I have been eating this place up for years and I just realized today that I have never written a proper review for them. If you don't know, now you know. This place is AMAZING! Everything I have tried on their menu is just delicious. I do suggest you go with their most famous sandwich. The #1 the one, and the only... The Capone! Layers of delicatessen meats and cheese with fresh veggies and a lush sauce. Bomb. Be sure not to miss the sweet cherry tea. Reminds me of good old fashioned front porch sitting. The staff has been there for years as well. I'm pretty sure they all just live there and never age. If you're in the neighborhood, make sure you stop for some ASS. read more

I was really looking forward to going to Algonquin sub shop. A little bit hard to find but once I finally got there I was very happy. I ordered the roast beef sandwich at $8.95. I can't say that it wasn't good, it was very good. The only problem is the sandwich was so small. It was cut in half and each half was almost 3 inches. A little bit expensive for a six-inch sub. read more

All I can think of is either the positive reviews were bribes or these reviews are mostly very old from a time when the sub shop had better days. Having gone just last week I was extremely disappointed in the changes in food quality that I experienced and also the condition of the shop. I ordered a turkey and cheese sub sandwich on wheat and a tomato vsoup. Bread was stale and the cheese that was supposed to be melted was soggy and lumpy instead of nicely melted and toasted. The tomato cream soup tasted spoiled. And the restaurant smells like a spoiled milk mop. They did not take my feedback very well unfortunately so that is why I am writing this review to help others know that things have really changed here for the worst. 6 p.m. Dinner time I was the only one there so that is saying something read more

Ive been hereing about this place for years. Finally got to try it and was very disappointed. Took forever to make three subs chili and fries. The chili was like a bowl of ragu pasta sauce. Subs were just ok once I got through all the mayo on it I tastwd some roast beef. The only good thing were the fries. I always hope these little dive places are good but not this one. read more

The best sandwiches around, nothing compares!! I haven't been there for about a year but making top priority to stop next time I'm in the area read more

Yes! the food is great but, the last 3 times I've been there the order was wrong and 1 of those times I had a 10" hair on my hamburger. So, yes the food is very good but...... read more