My first time here! Sam made me feel like family!!! Teased me and was super friendly. I got the Miami Fat boy. My friend got the Miami Fat Bit with double meat. And my other friend got the Chef salad. WOW!!! The Miami without double meat still had A LOT of meat!! It was delicious. Sam makes the bread fresh daily himself! My friend LOVED her chef salad. All the sandwiches and the salad weee full of protein and a ton and a variety of veggies and toppings!! Will definitely come again read more

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Sam makes the best subs!!! We probably eat them every couple of weeks. The sub rolls are always fresh and delicious, many different varieties. His lunch meats are very flavorful! I moved to Mesa from MI just over 4 years ago and his subs are the only ones I'll eat! read more

This is the best sub shop in the east valley. A real hidden gem. It is hard to find and the ambiance is lacking, but the food is outstanding. Everything from meat to vegetables to bread are all fresh. Can't say enough good things about owner and the sandwiches read more

4.5 stars. I like this place! I only found it because of yelp reviews. I am through this part of town all the time and didn't even know it was there. Who knew there would be a good spot in a gas station? Owner is there making the sandwiches himself and is genuinely friendly. Epitome of small biz IMO. Says he has been there 22 years. I got turkey, roast beef, and cheddar sub. The footlongs are huge, could feed two easily. Bring cash, he doesn't take cards. I had to use my debit at the gas station counter to get cash back. read more

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This is the best hidden treasure! I will never go to s@bw*y again. Sam is the owner AND the sandwich maker. His bread is made fresh daily and he slices the meat as you order. I felt like I just walked into the little corner cafe where all the men stop for coffee every morning. There were 4/5 men having lunch and just hanging out with Sam. He seems to be very loved. Sam was so sweet and is very passionate about his craft. I will absolutely be back! Side note: CASH ONLY read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Enjoying my delicious sandwich with jalapeño bread!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Sam is a great guy with a great attitude. His subs are just right, no question about it. Thank you Sam for a perfect Miami's beat today. I ate the whole thing. FYI : this place is cash only. read more

Update: went back again to get a sandwich hoping the first great experience wasn't a fluke. It was not!! These sammies are sooooo good. I can't get over how fresh everything is and the bread so sooooooft. read more

A hidden gem inside the chevron gas station. Don't be put off, they have several types of fresh bread, great sandwich, friendly service! I'll definitely return! read more

The bread seems to be the key to this guy's success. Sam doesn't use Boars Head and despite being sliced fresh, the turkey just isn't the greatest meat available. Sam was texting and seem bored as I arrived, but luckily I read the bread choices beforehand because he only offered white bread to me. Sam only takes cash as well which is quite antiquated and since I only had a $10, I couldn't afford the $10.50 combo with cash. The bread and onions are all you can really taste as the smoked turkey was well gas station quality. Most people who order subs at the station don't care about meat quality, but meat matters. read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Parmesan bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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one of the best sandwiches i've had in a long time. sam was very kind and gave me great recommendations! it is cash only so make sure to have some cash on hand if you choose to come here but it's so worth it! definitely don't judge a book by its cover since it's in a gas station. definitely worth a try!! sam bakes most of the bread fresh and it's DELICIOUS and soft read more

Sam's Famous Subs - pepperoni salami and pastrami club sub on jalepeno bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Best deli sandwich I've ever had!!!!!! Soft and really delicious bread, fresh cut meat, fresh cut vegetables. Sam was so kind and was willing to make anything!! Had great recommendations for what to get and how to have it made. Will be telling everyone I know about this hidden gem. It may be in a gas station which seems funny but you just proves you should never judge a book by its cover. Thank you Sam!!! read more

This is the best sandwich I have eaten in a looooong time. Maybe the best ever. I will be back as much as I can. Bringing family here when they come to town as well. read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Miami Best Sub w/ hot peppers and jalapeño bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

UNREAL. You have to go here. It's the best sandwich I've had in AZ. Fresh baked bread daily!!! We got the Miami Best on a Jalapeño roll. It was to die for. Get the Italian peppers! Also, get the chocolate chip cookie. FIRE! Wow. Counting down the days I can go back. read more

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Tried this place out today and I have to say, Sam's is the bomb. Okay, okay. Yes, it is a little sketchy looking from the outside, and yes, it is located inside of a Chevron gas station, but I've had MANY sandwiches in my life and Sam's is a high tier contender. We had three 12" sandwiches to share: Buffalo chicken, Sam's Big Boy, and a turkey/roast beef with provolone. Each sandwich was assembled on fresh baked Italian white bread by the man himself and everything was delicious. We even had a chance to chat with the owner for a few minutes and learned that he moved here from Chicago and has been making sandwiches and serving the Mesa area for over 23 years. We're super excited to have found a quality small business deli here in Mesa and will definitely be back soon. I'll be sure to take some pictures next time. We ate everything too quick this first time around. read more

Was pretty good to be honest if you want a good sandwich this is the place,for deli's in arizona don't exist. I would absolutely go back for another sandwich. read more

Idk why there are so many 5 star reviews... Sandwich was mid at best. I'm sure there's easily better spots in Mesa than this place.

Sam is the best!! Everything is made from scratch, bread is amazing and high quality. Tastes fresh everytime. The shop is located inside the Chevron. Sam is very friendly and makes the best subs. I always get either the meatball or the Miami Best. Always add peppers! Make sure to bring cash as its the only form of payment he takes. read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Miami Best Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Sam is one of the nicest and funniest people you'll ever meet! His subs are absolutely delicious & it's all very fresh. He slices the meat and cheese in front of you and the bread is baked fresh as well. Amazing sandwich spot! read more

Great fresh tuna sub. Big combo sandwich w/roast beef, turkey and cheddar was excellent. Much better than Subway.

Pastrami is huge and delicious. Sam is very friendly and makes a great wholesome loving sandwich. Great place with great food and a great chef read more

I'm not sure about these raving reviews? Wishing I had the same experience but it was quite the opposite. Moving from Philadelphia, I was craving an authentic Italian hoagie made on fresh bread. I turned to Yelp and found Sam's Famous Subs. After reading the reviews, although not recent ones, I was excited to give it a try. Once arrived, I quickly discovered it was inside of a gas station. Upon entering and approaching, I noticed a gentlemen behind the counter, preoccupied by his cellphone. While standing there, I made several observations: (1) He failed to acknowledge me. (2) When finally approaching the register, he said "do you know what you want? It wasn't the most welcoming message. (3) It's cash only, no cards accepted. (4) I wasn't thrilled by the setup and seemed unsanitary. I ended up not ordering and leaving. As soon as driving away, I noticed the same gentleman standing outside and smoking a cigarette. I must've been an inconvenience. I definitely won't be back and don't recommend to you! read more

This is my favorite and only place I go to. Sam only uses fresh ingredients and the bread is excellent. The customer service is on point. The price is very fair. If you want a great sandwich you gotta go to Sam's. Rod read more

Don't let the location fool you, this is a LEGIT sandwich shop. The service is friendly, the bread is amazing - and some of my favorite Italian pepper spread in phoenix. read more

This is the shop to get the sandwich you are craving. I got an Italian with everything and home made Italian peppers. This sandwich was the best I have had this side of the country. The meat had tons of flavor and the bread was spot on for a sub. This place is my new go to. read more

I wasn't prepared for this to be inside the Chevron, but... man. So good! I'm in school on this side of town and I will definitely be back. It was yummy!!!!!! Bread was fresh and soft. Overall, it was exactly what I was craving. read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Big Combo Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

LEGIT!! From the fresh cut meats to the veggies this place is good. I'm glad for Yelp or I would never find this place. Yes, it's in a Chevron gas station but it is pumpin out so dang good Sammie's at a very lost cost. Breads are very good and tasty. Update: get the Sammie as the way the owner prepares. If it's jus oil and Vinegar then do it. Last time I didn't put that on there and in my typical mail on mustard and the same sandwich so much better his way. read more

Great sandwiches and service! Sam puts a smile on our faces every time. It kinda of reminds me of the sandwich stores you see in movies. Very Italian Usually someone is sitting there at the bar making jokes with him. Kinda reminds me of a Robert De Niro movie. The vibe is great too bc they make it feel comfortable read more

Came for a late Friday lunch to-go. I love the guy in charge! (Assuming he's Sam but I didn't ask...) He is very sweet and friendly. I ordered a 6in hot pastrami sandwich on the jalapeño bread with everything on top and asked him to make it how he would want it. The sandwich was less than $5 which was very good considering he cuts the meat right there and it was stuffed full of things. It was insanely messy (don't question all the napkins people, you need them) but so so tasty. As he was making it, he said "you will like this!" And I DID. Very worth for a quick bite to eat. For some reasons gas stations have all the best sandwiches lol read more

Stop in at the Chevron and Sami's is right there. Sami makes the best subs in the Valley ! I love the hot pastrami with double meat, jalapeños, olive oil and tomatoes. He has several toppings to choose from. He also has fresh bread made daily. I like my sub on Parmesan or jalapeño bread. Cash only. There is an ATM in the gas station. read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Inside the rear most of this chevron you will find a superb sandwich shop. Sam will be there ready to craft a delectable sandwich of your fancy. Cash only heads up. But it's well worth the time. I had a ham, salami and provolone sandwich with all the extras and I was blown away. Everything is fresh, bread and veggies and sliced in front of you deli style. Definitely dropping by when I go through Mesa again. read more

Had the Italian Hoagie and it was awesome! Fresh bread, toppings and deli meat sliced to order. I couldn't tell if they were just moving in or moving out but didn't stick around because I knew I had this sandwich made with love to eat! Will be back Sammy! read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

First know that this place is cash only, so be prepared for that. It's located in the back of a gas station. I ordered a BLT. The bacon was crispy which was good. The bread was ok. I'm not sure what all the rave is about this place. Bread didn't seem to be baked fresh, if it was I couldn't tell. I didn't eat my BLT until I got back to the office and that was when I discovered it had onions on it. I didn't order it with onions, so not sure why they were on there. He asked what I wanted in it and I simply ordered a BLT, with bacon, lettuce and tomato. So I had to pick off about a million onions. My sandwich ended up having an onion taste even though picked them off. BLT was average otherwise. I won't be back. read more

Can I give Sam's 6 stars? Me and my husband came here often until we moved out of state for 3 years. We recently moved back, and today we were both craving a bomb sandwich. So Sam's it was! Fresh bread, fresh sliced meats and cheeses .. fresh everything! Today I got the Sam's big boy, which is turkey, ham and pastrami with provolone. I added lettuce, onions, banana peppers, mayo, mustard oil/vinegar on jalapeno bread! Love the family vibe we get from Sam also. This place is legit if you want an amazing italian style sub. read more

As always great subs, I now try to go there at least once or twice a week and the subs are that good and Sam is a great guy as well owner operator again looking for a great sandwich check out Sam's famous subs read more

Don't let the fact that it's in a gas station fool you! Sam's subs is awesome. Great food, Sam himself is your sun creator. Great guy, fair price awesome food! Best subs for miles! read more

What a guy Sam is! You wouldn't expect the quality and service you get from sams famous subs. Don't be distracted that it's connected to a gas station, Sam will hook you up with exactly the sandwich you want! This is a little hidden treasure here in Mesa that everyone should check out! read more

I have driven by here hundreds of times but, today I decided to finally give it a try and I'm quite glad I did. I ordered the foot long turkey sub on jalapeño bread and it was delicious. The meat is sliced right in front of you and Sam then asks what you would like on it. I like supporting small business and this place is legit. Far better than you will get at a chain sub place. Thanks for a great lunch Sam. read more

Stopped here with my family that lives in the area, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's so good! The bread was great, and the ingredients were fresh. read more

From their freshly made breads and cold cuts sliced right in front of you, there is no doubt about the amazingness you are about to devour! Sam had a special touch to his scrumptious sandwich creations! Italian hoagie is highly recommended! read more

Sam's Famous Subs - Italian hoagie is to die for! - Sandwiches Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

What a surprise! We pulled up to the Chevron gas station and about left thinking "ya right"! Glad we stayed. Great Italian sub and my husband had the pastrami. I visited with a couple local guys that had been going there for 15 years. Sam's a friendly guy that knows how to make a great sub. read more