Great subs, great service! S/o Tamara! Highly recommend the yellow submarine or the paisley park pesto. read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Yellow submarine on sourdough - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Price and quality did not match I ordered the pastrami sandwich and immediately noticed some cost cutting choices, like butter flavored spray (can we use real butter) US Foods/Chef's Store sourdough bread, (can we use real sourdough bread) and a microwave sitting next to the griddle (which the griddle looks like it has not been cleaned very often). I didn't think much of it at first, but then I watched the owner heat the pastrami in the microwave before assembling the sandwich. I've never had a deli sandwich prepared that way right in front of me, and it was disappointing. She also pulled out a large bag of Taylor Farms shredded lettuce. I asked for no lettuce, and she joked that "people don't want lettuce anymore." Given the recent news surrounding Taylor Farms, that comment didn't exactly inspire confidence. What really surprised me was that the pastrami was placed in a plastic basket and microwaved. Whether or not it's considered safe, seeing food heated that way wasn't very appetizing. Looking around, there also didn't appear to be any real kitchen equipment for preparing hot sandwiches beyond a microwave. A Blackstone griddle or even a quality countertop oven would have inspired much more confidence in the food, especially considering the owner's Yelp responses emphasizing the quality of their sandwiches. From what I experienced, the preparation didn't match those claims. In the end, we ordered just one pastrami sandwich and one beer, and the total came to about $25, with the sandwich alone costing over $17. For that price, I expected much better ingredients and preparation. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match the cost. We tried to be as nice as possible but we left feeling pretty disappointed and couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

Food was good, but it's strange that the menu doesn't show prices. We were the only customers dining it at lunchtime, and our service was lacking. The server was very nice and friendly during each interaction, but she was very inattentive even though there was no one else there. 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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Incredible sandwich and Tamra (sp?) was super kind and helpful! Huge sandwich, it was delicious and well prepared. There were no prices on the menu so I was apprehensive, this ended up being $17.50 just for the sandwich. A bit on the expensive side but definitely hit the spot! read more

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

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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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Tamara is the best. We love coming here. Every time I think I got the best sandwich of my life - I'm wrong because the next one is EVEN BETTER. My favorite has got to be the Paisley Park Pesto. Literally would die for this to be my death row meal. 10/10 read more

Retro’s Subs & Brews - Get Chicky With It - Beer Bar Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I get the Spice Up Your Life sandwich. It has a jalapeño cream cheese inside that is so addicting. Tonight I tried it as a salad and it didn't disappoint. The Pickle Margarita is my favorite drink and the flight is a good way to be introduced to other drinks read more

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don't waste your time, just go to subway. Overpriced sandwiches which aren't good at all, and the staff is rude.

Came in at 330 on a Friday. Service was amazing! Family owned business that cares. The owner really cares about her ingredients and making sure everything is right. The portions were big. The beers are served in ice cold glasses. Great hidden gem in chandler for sure! read more

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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

Second time in. This place is fantastic!! Wish I would have taken pics-but we devoured it before we could take any pics! Husband and I split the Paisley Park Pesto and the Spice Up You Life. We both thoroughly enjoyed! read more

Came in on a weekday with a friend and we ordered 2 sandwiches and 2 sodas. The total was over $40. The ingredient quality is very Sysco level and the sandwiches should probably cost around $9 as opposed to $17.50. They're square sandwich bread sized; we're not talking footlongs or subs here. That price is honestly a bit ridiculous. The idea of a music and record-themed restaurant is cool in itself but this place feels like it's half-completed and they just opened anyways. Lots of exposed wires and very interesting design choices. Owner was very nice but I would be very surprised if this place makes it past 2026 without some significant changes. read more

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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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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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

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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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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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

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

If I could give Tamara 10 stars for her business I 100% would. The sandwich shop before Retro's was awful and the prices were high with small servings. Retro's is amazing and Tamara loads her sandwiches up and you get what you pay for!!! She has sliders available during happy hour for pretty cheap and that's fun! Also lately she's been having comedians or musicians come in on Saturday evenings which is super fun! This place is a hidden gem that EVERYONE needs to know about and visit! You will not be disappointed! read more

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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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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This place is awesome, menu is expansive but not overwhelming, sandwiches are well-made, and it is consistently good. They have happy hour sliders weekday evenings and are now serving liquor! Personal fave is the Hungry Like the Wolf 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

We were really craving a sandwich so we tried this place since we'd never been there. We walked in and there is one person behind the counter. She was friendly and told us to sit where we wanted. She told us they were out of pastrami which was unfortunate because there were quite a few sandwiches that had pastrami. It took forever to get our drinks, one Pepsi and a water. There are no soda guns. The Pepsi came from a can which came from a case of soda on the floor. There are also no prices on the menu which we thought was odd. The only price was 2.99 for the smallest bag of chips I've ever seen. My sandwich had bacon on it that the menu described as hickory smoked. No it wasn't. It was microwaved and disgusting so I immediate took it off. The sandwiches were underwhelming at best. When I went to pay the total was $38.86 for 2 average sized sandwiches, 1 tiny bag of chips and a can of soda. I have no idea how this place has been open for 3 years but I cannot imagine it will be open for 3 more. read more

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

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

The sandwiches are delicious! The woman that helped me was very nice! There's cute flowers painted on the wall and a bar to have a drink! I'll have to come back for happy house and karaoke! read more

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

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

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

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

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

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.