Owner is super polite and kind, My family came in and ordered 2 subs both with half cheese because i'm allergic. he went the extra mile and made 4 separate subs! 4! Amazing place, highly recommend the turkey bacon club! read more

The key to a lot of small businesses is the ability to "read the room." It's a life skill I teach my high school students daily. Yes, the owner has a checkered history, but nothing I've ever experienced. All of the negative reviews seem to center around poor planning from the customer's end, at least most of them. Unlike most I did my homework beforehand. I always order ahead of time, make a simple order, no frills etc. The guy is always friendly on the phone and prompt with service. As a matter of fact the very first time maybe 10 years ago I entered as a walk-in while on a walk around the block he couldn't have been any nicer. Since then I've always called ahead and shown up on time. As for the subs themselves, they're incredible. I can see why the guy doesn't want to turn into a Subway- he puts a lot of time and effort to make sure your order is perfect. You just need to learn to play by his rules which, like it or not, as a private, small business he has the right to run as he so chooses. read more

So. So. So good. The subs are gigantic. Everyone raves over the Turkey Cajun Club, and they are not lying. Premium turkey, precooked but absolutely delicious bacon, and just the right about of spice. The bread is so soft and delicious, and then they toast it. Mmmm... Hubs has tried both the The King Sub (Ham, Turkey, Salami & Roast Beef), and The Queen Sub (Ham, Turkey, Capicola & Roast Beef), as well as the Classic Royal Sub (Mineo & Sapio Sausage, Spicy Margherita Capicola). He has loved them all, but always tries to come for the other half of my Cajun Turkey Club (and almost pulls back a stump. That's tomorrow's lunch!) Just a fantastic little place overall. Oh, and don't get the cookies. They're dangerous. Lol read more

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The turkey club is one of the best money can buy. The owner is the only one that works there ,takes order ,makes the food and cashes you out. I understand why he's strict with his rules. Must call the head and not on speakerphone. The sub is well worth following them read more

Great roll, turkey and veggies but the bacon was 100% raw and uncooked. I believe the owner was busy and made an error but my wife and I could've gotten really sick. read more

Tailgate Subs - Turkey Club - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place is delicious! The best sub place around. The order is always correct, always on time, and really decently priced for everything he gives you. The subs are always completely stuffed. He is always friendly when we're there so I'm not sure what's up with the reviews saying he's mean... maybe just know how to not be an idiot and know what you want when you call your order in so you're not wasting someone's time lol. Definitely give this place a try! read more

If only I could give 0 stars!!! I ordered food at this place and sat down while he made it. I'm getting over a cold, so I coughed. The owner came out and said I had to leave! He said he doesn't get sick time that I had to go. I thought he was joking, but quickly realized he wasn't when he was motioning me toward the front door telling to get out of there! Never in my life have I been kicked out of a restaurant for a cough. I'm stunned!!! Never again!!! read more

The subs are nothing short of excellent. the owner is a man who takes pride in his sandwich building skills and crafts his subs like they are art. He is extremely accommodating with regards to the time to have an order ready. he makes your subs to order exactly as you ask. It's definitely a no-frills eating area, but I often get mine to go anyways but that's also reflected in his prices. high-quality subs for less cost than most places in the area The Tailgate Royal is my absolute favorite sub in Western New York , and it's not close. read more

The best sub you'll ever have!!! The owner is a super nice guy who makes amazing subs. Just make sure to call ahead with your order and you won't be disappointed. I drive out of my way all the time just to come here, it's the best!! read more

Holy cow - this place couldn't make a better sub! I am so happy that I stopped here on my way home! Wow!! Is all I can say! This guy knows what he is doing. I highly recommend calling ahead as it is worth knowing where you are in the line of orders. Love love love but - calling ahead and knowing how long it will take will set your order apart. Love this guy! read more

These subs are a 10 OUT OF 10! SOOOO GOOD and SOOOO LARGE. Mostly all the subs are $10 or less which is a steal for the size of these suckers. My new thing, since the subs are large, I do their 1/2 sub combo, drink and side (potato or pasta salad or chips) for only $8.99!! The only recommendation I have- Call ahead and order, the guy does NOT like when you walk in and order and he will tell you that! read more

Tailgate Subs - a close up of a sandwich - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I had the most delicious sub here today! I wasn't too sure walking in because this place is small and is a strip plaza but it's for sure a hidden gem! Chicken finger was the sub of the day but being a deli I needed to try the cold cuts and I may not ever vary from this option. I went with the Cajun turkey blt because... well bacon for starters and there was a lot of it on there but also why not add some flavor to your turkey that's piled high between a toasted costanzos roll loaded with lots of lettuce tomato and oil! It was messy and perfect just the way I hoped. I split the sub and left full because of how packed these subs are and the prices are really good for what you get. The service was great, the guy (possibly owner?) was very friendly and I can't wait to go back. read more

Tailgate Subs - Half of a turkey club.. it's huge! - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We moved from Western NY more than 20 years ago and when we came to visit we really wanted good subs. Tailgate Subs did not disappoint! Todd was very welcoming and made us the best subs we've had in a long time! Our Nana commented on how delicious her turkey club sub was!! The chicken finger subs were exactly what I'd been craving!!! read more

I absolutely love these subs - our family favorites are the turkey and turkey club, they are always amazing!

Unbelievable subs. Had a turkey and it was loaded with thick sliced meat. Great lunch spot if you are in the area. I give it 6 stars out of 5 read more

This dude is a piece of garbage. We called to make an order and this my first time calling this place and the man is super rude! Had the nerves to put my boyfriend on hold in the middle of his order and then hang up on him with no warning. We called multiple times and when I asked him why he was being an asshole he told us he's not taking our order. Do not order from this man ever. Cannot believe this is my first time calling and that's how we get treated. Disgusting of a man! Good thing there's a ton of other sub shops that offer better service than this dick. I also wanna point out I've been sitting in a hospital with my 4 month old child who has Covid and me and my bf have not eaten once. How fucking disgusting to be treated this way by someone who wants to own a business. read more

My friend has been telling me about this place forever orderd over the phone said large sub he said 30 minutes and hung up lol got there was the best sub ever Cajun cheeseburger sub with capicola highly recommended read more

Have been going here for years and have always had great service. Best chicken finger sub ever! Call ahead and you won't be disappointed.

If you're looking for the best cold sub in the northtowns, this is it. Perfectly toasted rolll piles upon piles of meat and thick sliced cheese. Ming! read more

So I am back for a Christmas visit after 3 years away. One who has been gone from the Buffalo area for any stretch of time looks forward to hitting their favorite food spots. Today was one of those days but unlike my other successful visits around town this one came to a screeching halt. I was up early making the rounds and stops I needed to make this day. As I added a stop to my list as I waited for my son to be ready to go I decided I needed a sub from here and was salivating from when I left from outer downtown buffalo. As I drove closer and pulled into the parking lot I was excited to enjoy the best turkey club I have ever had any where. I parked, jumped out of my vehicle and strolled quickly in. I was greeted with what I ordered to which I relied I wanted a Turkey club. Again it was did you call it in? I said no. Have you been here before I said yes but not for like 4 years. It was more like 3 but any ways I was told I needed to call in my order. Now why there couldn't have been an exception or how if I was new waking in there that I would know that I needed to call in an order baffles me. I wonder how many others were left without food because of this. I do know that what was one of my favorite places is now a place I will avoid and will forever tell the tale of my craving that never was filled because I decided to just walk in. read more

Hidden gem, in my opinion has the best chicken finger sub you can find in the buffalo area

my family has an unhealthy obsession with this place. the guy working there will yell at you if you don't know what you want to get. a lot of people take offense but id find that funny. it's all part of the experience most subs are around 10 bucks huge portions highly recommended. just know what you want and order on the phone. don't order inside or he might get a little feisty read more

For the love of god learn some customer service experience A-hole. To argue with a customer and one that actually stood up for this dump sub shop is hilarious. I wouldn't recommend my worst enemy here anymore. Screaming take me off speaker phone or I'm not taking your order... I was simply shocked. And then when I did despite driving you still were high on your pedestal arguing that you where on speaker phone. And to say " that's your freaking cell phone " Wake up and get a grip. The reviews are accurate af. Terrible upon terrifying customer service. I hope for your businesses sake you take some night classes or at least let your paying customers who have to deal with your rude mouth get to kick you in the balls to ease their pain. Never patronizing this place again. Nice job being a prick. read more

I was told before even entering that this place was like the soup nazi from Senfield. However, quite the contrary. The owner was incredibly pleasant when we walked in. Of course I wasn't here to make friends but to try the subs, which lived up to the hype. I purchased the Turkey Cajun blt and it did not disappoint. It was filled with spiced turkey and bacon. It was flavorful and the turkey was delicious. Did I mention it was MASSIVE. You get an incredible bargain for this sub and highly recommend this venue to friends and family. read more

Tailgate Subs - Turkey club blt - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Spectacular portions, great presentation and speedy service! My co-worker and I both got whole chicken finger subs and they were bursting out of the take-out container in a good way. They weren't sad little subs crammed into two paper bags, they were both sliced in half with fresh lettuce, cheese melted on the fingers with toasted buns. I asked for my sub 'hot and sloppy' and they were considerate enough to include a separate container of hot sauce so I could mess it up at my convenience. When we called it in at lunchtime, they said "15 minutes, 20 at the most". This was a great lunch. I will definitely order again. read more

This place is a diamond in the rough! The guy who owns it and runs the place is down to earth! If you are looking for a sub (cold or hot) look no more. Deli is one room with a small-town feel. The guy who runs it is the only worker so the subs are always consistent! The meat is fresh and you can also buy deli meat here. He is a hometown Buffalonian who loves the city! My girlfriend is a regular. We walk in and he doesn't even have to ask us what we want, he just gets to crafting. You'll have your food in less than 5 minutes! Now to the actual food. There are subs, subs and more subs (along with fresh deli meats for purchase). The menu is limited but the cookies are delicious (ask for it to be warmed up)! The subs are exactly average but extremely consistent. They are loaded with meat, you'll definitely be full after this meal! You can get a lunch special containing a half sub, a side and drink for $8. Very affordable! Deli is never busy, so come in, grab a paper and enjoy your lunch. You can even drop your girlfriend off at the nail salon next door, it's highly recommended! read more

Tailgate Subs - Never skimp on the meat! This place is legit - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Best subs ever! I called ahead and they were ready for me at the desired time. One sub is more than enough for 2 people with very generous portions of cheese, meat and fixings. Really yummy! Also am pleased with the deli cold cuts and cheeses - always freshly cut. read more

The best subs in the whole city , need to try asap, great service, clean shop , what more can you ask for

I called in an order for work friends. When I wasn't sure what one of them wanted on the sub, he went Ballistic!! Screaming at me that who the heck doesn't know what they want on their sub? SCREAMED IT 3 TIMES AT ME. When I asked if he wanted to continue he SCREAMED, NO GO TO SUBWAY!!!! Then hung up! This is how you run a business? This was for Town workers. We will never order from him again! He didn't get the nick name Deli Nazi for nothing! I wish I could give him a big ZERO! Buyer BEWARE! NEVER AGAIN! RUDE MAN! Lots of other better places to go in the Town! read more

Hearty portions for classic subs, get the cajun turkey club, or the chicken finger sub, expectional food...and the prices are dirt cheap here, I recently stopped in for a sub and the owner advised me that a new menu was very soon to come... read more

Tailgate Subs - Chicken finger sub Photo by @phil_eatsfood - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is what my colleague in my building experienced when she ordered for our school building: The support staff placed a large order on Wednesday, not only was the order wrong and he charged us for it. When I tried very nicely to go over the order with him he claimed he was too busy and he "knows how to run a business which we don't".  He also had very unkind words about the teachers and staff not only at our school but in the district and said "He didn't need our business". He proceeded to continually swear at the 2 of us and then called me the name you should never call a female. read more

Got there tonight at 530 mind you they were open until 6 i asked the guy to make two cold subs he sighs and says i'm not making anymore food it's been crazy all day i just want to go home relax and drink beer. This was the first time i had been in this place in like 6 years and the last experience wasn't much different. I get you might be tired, but as a business owner you should learn some customer service skills. Never again! read more

Hilarious comments. My husband said they are the best subs however be prepared the owner is unpredictable. My hubby didn't no there was a call ahead preference. He knows now! This is what happened to him. He walked in one day at lunch time there was another customer waiting with their son. My husband asked for a 1/2 a sub. The owner looked at him totally offended and said "Really?" Looked at his watch and said your coming in here at 12:15pm on a Friday afternoon and your asking me to make you a sub?" My husband feeling awkward and not sure really if he was kidding asked "So I guess that's a no?" The owner said "that's right, don't turn me into a SUBWAY, Guy"! LMAO totally reminded him of the Seinfeld Soup Nazi. But he swears he makes the best sub in WNY - but order ahead and no what you want. read more

Really good subs at a reasonable price. Piled high with lots of meat and cheese. Toasted perfectly and seasoned well. read more

Tailgate Subs - Cajun turkey club - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The tailgate delis Cajun Turkey Club is probably the best sub I have ever had. The place is amazing going to try the chicken finger sub next week. read more

I called in and ordered a sub for my friend and I, the man took my order an told me to pickup in 45 minutes. My friend then asked me if I added peppers to his sub, I was not sure so I called back and politely asked the man to remove the peppers and the man angrily snaps "ALREADY DONE", I was shocked and hung up. Never even left the bar to pickup my order read more

I'm not really sure what the hype is all about. Two ways, but let me explain. First of all, the owner wasn't a jerk at all. He was actually quite nice and accommodating. But secondly, it was a sub. I wouldn't say it was the best sub on the world, but it was a good value, and a nicely made sub. Best sub in the world? Maybe not. I'd have no problem returning, but probably won't because there's so many other places to explore in the area. I hope this helps. read more

The owner of this establishment is in dire need of two things: a yearlong workshop that focuses HEAVILY on basic customer service skills, and a very experienced Doctor that can prescribe a strongly needed bipolar medication. Customers do not enjoy, nor do they deserve to be yelled at, yet the owner does it just about weekly to customers in his sub shop giving him their MONEY. I've had a taste of this crazy behavior from the owner once, and that was the last time I'll allow it to happen. You should feel disgusted with yourself for acting the way you do towards patrons that put their hard earned MONEY in YOUR pocket. Do your research, if there are over 15 (and counting) different verified yelp users all complaining about how unpleasant and unpredictable the owner is, there's probably some truth to it. I am perplexed as to why anyone continues to support this place. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT VALUE AND APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE! This gentleman certainly does not. "Did you call ahead to order?" read more

I was SO impressed by the subs we got here!! I am never a fan of "real turkey" sandwich meat. When I ordered, I was promised the best turkey sub I've ever had, and I was not disappointed! I love that they have "quickie" sized subs (which are actually very big). The owner was so knowledgeable and informative when explaining the quality of the meats. He was not wrong. I will be back again!! read more

I've frequented this establishment a number of times and ALWAYS enjoy my food . The subs are piled high with freshly sliced cold cuts and the rolls are nice and fresh . I see some people write negative reviews on " the guy behind the counter "... People / customers have to understand he 's a " one man band " . He answers the phone .. makes the subs .. cashes the customer out .. give the guy a break !! If you don't like the fact he chooses not to put up with all the crap employees put a business owner through everyday.. and chooses to work by himself .. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE !!! I've never had a bad meal at this place .. and " the guy behind the counter " has always been courteous and professional with me . The food is delicious AND very reasonably priced . Again , if you don't like the way he runs his business .. GO somewhere else !!! read more