I was killing time in Chandler when lunch time approached and getting a sandwich was on my brain. Thanks to the Yelp app, I was able to find Retro's Subs & Brews and it seemed like the perfect spot to cure my itch. I was super stoked to check a place with "retro" in the name out, and I gotta be honest here, I left with pretty mixed emotions about a lot of things. The restaurant itself is pretty boring inside, mostly just being black with a few small pictures hanging up. I was kind of expecting big retro movie posters or something hanging around, but I definitely didn't get much of a retro vibe from this place minus a small neon "bar" sign and a claw machine in the corner. The menus were very cool, right by the front door its a record shelf and the records were the menus, so thumbs up for that idea. I thought i was mistaken, but I don't remember seeing sandwich prices on the actual menu, but as I look at other photos on yelp it does appear that the sandwiches don't have prices attached to them, which explains why I was thrown off by the end price. I settled on ordering the "take on me" which was black forest ham, roasted turkey, hickory smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and mayo on a Hawaiian style roll. I also ordered a sprite and a chocolate chip cookie as a side. The chocolate chip cookie was okay, pretty standard cookie though definitely not worth $3.75. The sprite was $2.99, and the sandwich came to $15.58. I was also charged $0.96 for something called the advantage program which I have no idea what that is. I gotta say, spending over $25 on a sandwich, a small cookie, and a drink is not something I would care to do at a place like this. The sandwich itself was very good, I won't deny that. The meat tasted fresh, and when it was all together it was definitely a good sandwich, but when there's not combo option and a basic sandwich, cookie, and drink ends up being $25 it's gonna be a no from me on returning in the future. Overall, I really wanted to love this place for the name, but the lack of much decorations and prices left something to be desired. The food itself was good, but not worth what was spent. read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Take on Me. - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Owner is super nice and the sandwiches are definitely a hit! Number 1 on the charts! My husband ordered the Take On Me and I ordered The Boss. Soooo good! read more

Came in here in the middle of the day on a Saturday, I saw this place a few weeks ago on Yelp and had to bookmark for the next time I was in this area. My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch and we saw a ton of pictures of the yellow submarine on their yelp page and we knew that that was going to be the sandwich we were going to get. This has all of the signs of a family owned mom and Pop sandwich shop.. there was one woman working behind the counter, running the register and making the sandwiches one at a time. We ordered the yellow submarine on French bread and we got it not toasted . We shared our sandwich and typically we do not share sandwiches, but we noticed that this one was pretty big. The sandwich was absolutely delicious. The sandwich bun was incredibly fresh and soft loaded up with lots of meat and half of a sandwich definitely filled me up, but I know my husband was still a little bit hungry. Overall sandwich was very tasty. The sandwich was $17.50. That is why my review is for four stars and not five. I can go anywhere else in the valley and get a great sandwich for less than $$17.50, I know that many will share so that is why the 17.50 might look good... But for a sandwich with deli meat, mustard, and mayo I would hoped that the sandwich would've been a little bit less. I don't think this would be as much as a shock if the prices of their food was on the menu and you also don't have to pay for your food until after your sandwich is eaten so I feel like if there was a little more transparency about pricing it might've had to leave the restaurant with a better taste in our mouth. Overall, the food was good. The ambience was very Blah . This restaurant has a great concept, a great potential vibe and I understand they probably have to have high priced items to keep them open. read more

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Convenient location with easy access and ample parking. Menus are on a rack located near the entrance. Grab one of those as soon as you walk in and you can take a seat at a table or the counter. The owners are super nice and always welcoming when we come in. The menu offers numerous tasty options. And they'll modify the sandwiches to your preference too. And let me tell you, those sandwiches are huge. Loaded with meat, not a lot of fluff. The toppings are fresh. The bread is fresh. The balance between bread, meat, veggies, and dressings delivers some delicious bites. And they pack a lot of meat on each sandwich, often times leaving me with 1/2 of a sandwich to eat later. No complaints here. The restaurant is very relaxed and open. There are assorted tables along with stools lined up at the counter. Television above bar playing sports. I've never been here during the busiest time of day so generally it's not too loud and it's easy to hold a conversation with your party or the owners. If I had the choice, I would always eat my sandwiches the way they make them here. They're just so darn good. Oh, but I do think they need a PB&J, on raisin bread or Brioche, with cream cheese, or bananas or apples, and marshmallows, and maybe grilled... added to their menu. Or how about a grilled cheese? Guess I better order now. read more

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Stopped by Retro Subs & Brews in Chandler and I had to try the Take On Me sandwich the name alone sold me. The sandwich was really well balanced. The Hawaiian rolls add a little sweetness that pairs nicely with the salty bacon and ham, and the turkey keeps it from feeling too heavy. Everything tasted fresh and the textures worked well together. At $17.50 it's not cheap, but the portion was solid and filling. Overall it was a really good sandwich. It's open seating, and when we went there was just one worker there with her mom helping out. She was super nice and even brought us water, which made the experience feel really welcoming. read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - The front of the restaurant - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Great sandwiches with generous portions! Great vibes and very creative menus. We had the New York New York! read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Front of menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Just excellent sandwiches! A true hole in the wall mom and pop spot. They're there 7 days a week! It does take some time to make your sandwich so make sure you have patience. But each one is carefully crafted and of the top ingredient quality. read more

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Sandwiches piled high! They were tasty. We went in on a quiet afternoon getting food before heading back home. It's so interesting that they make drinks there, because the vibe is more like a record store coffee shop. The sandwiches were piled high with meat, they're great to share unless you have a big appetite. Would definitely try them again! read more

Friendly relaxed vibe , nothing fancy, some 80s references. None of that matters. The sandwiches were soooo good. Tina Tuna packed with tuna. The NYNY which is the pastrami sandwich nothing like you would think of a NY pastrami sandwich but so much better, idk if it was the spicy mayo, it was amazing and packed with meat. They had about 4 beers on tap and plenty of options from the bar. Beer was very cold. read more

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The food was excellent tons of meat my wife and I shared a sandwich service was great 2 lady's working very friendly the ambiance is unique definitely a cool spot to check out not your average sandwich shop. read more

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Just had an amazing experience at Retro's!!! Such a hidden gem here in Chandler!!! Sandwiches are humongous!!!! No exaggeration. Service is awesome, family owned and goes above and beyond to make you feel at home. Their unique Menu and huge selection of giant sandwiches made in house. You can taste the pride they pour into their business with each bite you take. Highly recommend!!! We ordered: Yellow submarine - This one was HUGE. Enough for two maybe three people to share. It's stacked!!! The Boss - Tender pulled pork sandwich filled with bacon, Black Forest ham and more pulls pork. I got the Maneater - Stuffed to the brim with hot pastrami and hot dogs, pickles and mustard. It. Was. Delicious. Sandwiches so big you will definitely have leftovers. I feel awful I didn't get to take pictures. I was so invested and excited about eating that it didn't cross my mind. Next time I'll take photos. We also got two sides: Mac Salad and Potato Salad. Both were also good too. They have a good assortment of drinks, alcohol too if you're interested. Ample seating and very good taste in music. Come support this family!!! Would love to see them grow and stay for a long time. read more

service with a smile! The lady taking our order was very patient and answered all my questions. The food is definitely quality and the sandwiches are piled high. The menu on a record sleeve was a fun touch that added to the "retro" vibe. Wife got New York New York - it was fantastic! I got ham and cheese sliders that did not disappoint. We will definitely be stopping in again. read more

I heard of this place from a friend of a friend and now I'm telling everyone about it!! This place is seriously the BEST! The sandwiches are SO good and the portions are huge. Also, you can get alcoholic beverages with it!?! Double whammy. Also the owner is a sweetheart and works so hard to make her customers happy. Couldn't recommend this place enough. read more

I was craving a good f*****g sandwich, one that isn't so crazy fancy but not something I could make at home, and I got it here. I drove 20 minutes to get here because the pictures just looked too good, and I'm glad it didn't disappoint. I got the "What a Girl Wants" sandwich (no sides) and it was so, so good. And hefty! The pics don't lie. These sandwiches are stacked. The menus look like vinyl records, which is so fun and different. The menu itself isn't very big, which is nice honestly. Keepin' it simple and interesting and tasty. Service was good. We were greeted and informed of where the menus were, but the two people working (presumably the owners, didn't ask) were busy crafting the sandwiches until they were able to get to a spot where they could ring us up. Which, as an ex-food service person, I ain't mad about that. They're busy. They care about the product they're putting out. I don't need (nor really want) small talk. But I did see one of the workers have a lovely interaction with another customer, which is always nice. There were a good amount of tables and chairs, if that's your thing. And even a small child-friendly area with kids cartoons on the tv and fun colored decor. I'm pretty sure this is a newer establishment, and I truly hope it lasts. I'm not gonna shut up about this place. read more

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Good food. My Retro Ritto was huge. Service was excellent. Tamara was great. Love the retro ambiance.

This place is great! Was looking for a sandwich shop, and ended up deciding to come here after seeing all the great reviews. This place did not disappoint. Love the vibes, the staff was super friendly, and the sandwiches were so freaking good that I ended up ordering another one to go, just so I could have one later tonight haha!! If you're looking for a sandwich place, give this spot a try. I know that I'll definitely be back! read more

Very delicious food, good prices, unique menu. Would recommend! They send great coupons as well, if you sign up for texts.

I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could. The ambiance is exactly my jam as the 80's is my generation. I forgot the name of the sandwich I ordered, but it was huge and tasty. I will admit that I could have made the same exact thing at home, but I obviously didn't want to bother. For the prices and ambiance, it was totally rad! The woman who worked there that day was the best in every sense of the word. She provided great recommendations. Her service was prompt and courteous. I will definitely come back and try some other sandwiches! read more

This place is definitely a bit of a hidden gem. The sandwiches are absolutely fantastic. The two people working (seemed like the owner and an employee) were kind and thoughtful and attentive. The atmosphere is interesting. While it's been open for a while, it still looked like they'd just opened. Hoping business picks up for a bit, as this is definitely a place worth returning to, and worth being busy! read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I would love to give this place more love but unfortunately it is just an average sandwich shop. It's not bad but it doesn't do anything that really stands out. It doesn't have next level bread like Flancers down the street or even my favorite sandwich spot DeFalcos. The quality of the meat is fine and the atmosphere is great. I had the New York New York and the pastrami was tasty. They do not have fountain drinks but they have a selection of craft beers and cocktails. The staff was friendly but for me it isn't enough to put this place as one of my go to sandwich shops. read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - New York New York - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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It was a quiet time before the lunch time rush. I think they were just opening. Anyway the place isn't much to look at but the pastrami sandwich was excellent. My friend and I will actually drive back to get another one soon. They even had WOW beer, my favorite. Definitely an A+ in my book. read more

Everything about this place was great. Love the music theme and all the sandwiches are named accordingly. The one on the Hawaiian roll was phenomenal, and I subbed in the pesto mayo, excellent choice. The service was above and beyond, very helpful, courteous and friendly. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Seating area, wall decorations - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

My husband wanted a pastrami sandwhich, and boy this sandwhich did not disappoint. It was amazing and we have found ourselves a new neighborhood place to eat. read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - My husband wanted a pastrami sandwich, and boy was this a huge success! We have found ourselves a new sandwhich shop. - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Stumbled upon this place driving down Warner. I'm always looking for a non chain sandwich joint, so this spot intrigued me. It's super spacious and clean. The menus replicate vinyl records. Super cute! The sandwiches are all named after popular songs. I ordered the yellow submarine and it was Incredible!!! You can tell love was put into making that Sammie!! They are HUGE! You can easily split one! They also play football on Sundays and have a bar! It's definitely a hidden gem but I hope it gains more popularity. Try this over Jersey mikes! You won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Yellow Submarine ONE HALF - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Friendly service, basic inside but very clean. Beer was exceptionally cold . Sandwich ingredients are fresh, good bread too. Beware, no prices on the menus, two sandwiches and two beers popped at $60. Love the place, but I can think of a lot of better meals for $60. read more

AMAZING sandwiches. Best BLT I've ever had. Anytime I have friends or family come into town I have to bring them to this sandwich shop.

The best sandwich! We had the yellow submarine and the take on me. The service was great! read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Best sandwich ever we had the yellow submarine and the taleon me on sourdough - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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One of the best Cubanos I've had and the locals all know what's up. Delicious! It's a small place kind of in a funny spot just FYA.

Amazing sandwiches. We were looking for a quick lunch and found this awesome unique hole in the wall sandwich spot. We are coming back here again. The sandwiches were so delicious and the service was so friendly. Loved every bite. read more

I stumbled upon this little gem of a sandwich shop today and all I can say is "WOW" they blew my mind!! I can be picky about toppings and the owner prepared my order and was not bothered at all with the changes I made. She happily accommodated, that made my heart so happy.. My only regret is I dug in so fast and forgot to take a picture... WILL BE BACK SOON WITH FRIENDS TO ENJOY AGAIN! read more

We thought we'd try a new place and found this with its great reviews. We're so glad we did! Super delicious food and unique retro themed place. We will definitely go back. Two thumbs up!! read more

Delicious sandwiches, great service, loved that the menus look like records it's a cool touch!

Unique sandwich shop in the Palm Court center. My family and I stopped by for lunch. The sandwiches are fan-freakin-tastic!!! My husband wants me to make sure I include the phase, "Peak Sandwich"- there it is. He recently had an underwhelming sandwich at another sandwich "Hut". We were promptly greeted and told where to find menus. We sat down and everyone picked about 2 sandwiches they wanted. We narrowed it down to the New York New York, What a girl wants and The Boss. All of them were great. They modified my daughter's to not have cheese and unheated the way she likes, but she ended up really liking mine and my husband's choices. We were surprised. She might get her sandwich toasted next time. It's a very clean restaurant and many seating choices like low top tables, high top, and stools at the bar. My husband had a Wow Wheat hef beer with his order and really enjoyed it. There was a fresh made lemonade stand inside too so my daughter had a mango lemonade and what little she was willing to share with me was tasty- not too sweet or overly tart. We are looking forward to going back and trying new sandwiches. read more

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Delicious sandwich spot sandwiches were Huge and one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted

This is a little bar/grill that does sandwiches right!! The sandwiches are huge, well seasoned and delicious! We have tried almost every sandwich they make and have never been disappointed. If you like hot sandwiches, this place is small, clean and a hidden gem in Chandler. We did not have any drinks here, but the bar seemed well-stocked, clean and priced well.This place is definitely worth a trip out of your way to try!! read more

absolutely phenomenal. i want to eat this sandwich on my deathbed. tons of alcohol options and beer on tap in a chilled mug. service was incredible and the vibes were immaculate. great music too. i was shocked this place wasn't jam packed bc omg yum. i'll be going back anytime im remotely in the area read more

Drove 30 minutes for their website store hours to not be updated. Very disappointing- read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Drove 30 minutes for their website to not be accurate. - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Decided to give this sandwich place a try. Service was attentive and pretty quick. I. had the Italian Stallion on a white roll which came to $14.95 with taxes. I did flinch a little at the price especially since I watched the take the roll out a standard 8 pack bag like you get at the grocery store. Pretty standard meats and cheese piled high. I took the sandwich home to enjoy and I had to weigh it to make sure it was as heavy as I thought. Came in at 922 grams which is over 2 pounds. Now I like a hardy sandwich but this was a little much for one person so think about splitting it with someone. Giving 4 stars might be a stretch Just because of the bread. I saw an advertisement saying Chandler premier Sandwich shop, doubtful that can happen without flbetter bread selection. Store very clean with plenty of seating. Hope to see them busier in the near future. read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Italian Stallion over two pounds ! - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Uniquely big portions and great beer options on tap. I thought this place was incredible. Fresh ingredients and stacked for a hungry guy like me. Every component of the sandwich was excellent. Seating was plentiful in the afternoon and the service was friendly. I wish I lived closer and I'd be here every week. Church music was a delicious beer on tap. read more

Had a great tasting pastrami sandwich, the portions are huge! Great service and cool spot!