As a gay male walking into this restaurant I must say I was very pleased. The sexiest young man took my order. I asked him what he preferred and he said the blt, but I said I want whatever has the most "meat". He suggested the steak and cheese. I trusted this young man who I quickly fell in love with and order the suggested sandwich. The food was 10/10 and service was 10/10. Id prefer to anyone looking to eat a great sandwich or see a cute young stud for a cashier.
(5)
Jennifer A.
This sub shop is awesome! Friendly staff also. I love the lay out of this place too. You can eat down stairs or upstairs. Clever.
(5)
Jon K.
Love this place, iv lived behind the sub factory for the past 4 years and more recently started going.. And now it's a 1-2 visits a week. Hot Pastrami! Roast beef melt.. Both amazing (something about the lightly toasted bread) and the hot italian. Please for your sake try this place and enjoy.
(5)
Shalene D.
Two thumbs up! I downloaded the yelp app in order to write this review. I have driven by the place hundreds of times but I finally stopped in today and it rocked! The staff was friendly and real. The food was Yummy with a capitol Y. I will definitely be returning for future lunches :)
(5)
Amy B.
I came here over the holiday weekend for a sub. I wanted to check this place out, and see what its all about. It looked cool as heck from the outside...possibly a former McDonalds?? 2 stories, with a big window front! Anyways, I cruised in, and studied the menu. I ended up getting a hot pastrami sub, which was delicious by the way. I think it was about 8 inches long, and the prices were fair and reasonable! Hooray for a good deal! The place was quiet when I was there. There was only 1 customer eating alone, and myself. They also have happy hour specials here with a few beers to go with your subs n stuff. Pretty neat! I think the subs here are decent, but the place really needs a facelift.
(3)
Tommy M.
This place is very delicious.... Super friendly people behind the counter and they give you a green card- when you get 8 sandwiches the next one is one the house. The chicken wrap served warm is my favorite. I really suggest just getting off the 101 and University on the way to work and grabbing a quick HEALTHY sandwich.!!!
(5)
Tasha M.
Food is good, a bit too pricey though. Finding the door was a bit of a challenge but there are signs to help with that.
(3)
Michael C.
Sub Factory is one of the better sub shops in Tempe - They have been around forever and have a reputation of using the highest quality, freshest ingredients. They may need to give this location a "make-over" soon though... it's getting a little tired. (FYI - their secret weapon is their bread)
(4)
Rich W.
Sub Factory is a nice little sub shop located near the 101 and University. I say it's little, however you could probably see their neon sign from space; it is gigantic. Also, it has a two story dining area, however the mythical second floor has never been seen open. One day I hope to venture up there just to see what it's like. Til then I'll just have to dream. The subs are good and decently priced. They lightly toast the bread and have thin sliced deli meats, both great things in my opinion. I usually get the club sandwich. Love it. They have a great variety though. For those who want to keep things cheap they have the "Lil Abner" which is a turkey sub around $2.49 or so. They have some tables and booths to sit at if you choose to dine in. It is very much a "local joint" in my opinion, although there are a few other Sub Factories around the valley. The staff is always friendly as well as quick to get your food out. It gets busy at lunch but take my advice and call your order in ahead of time. They take phone orders and that way you can just grab it and go. It's also right next to a Tattoo parlor, so if you like your sandwich enough feel free to get "Sub Factory" tattooed on your chest or something. If you haven't tried it, check it out. It is definitely a nice alternative if you are tired of Subway and that awful foot long song.
(4)
Candace R.
Stopped here with a friend after class one day. It was on the edge of being a little sketchy, but the two guys (owners?) there were super nice. I got the turkey and swiss and ny friend got the special which was a turkey bacon whatever melt. Both pretty good and the bread was bomb. Might be a "on the way home" stop in the future
(3)
Adam O.
Stopped in to check this place out. Always interested in the sub shops that you don't see everywhere. Granted, there are a few Sub Factory locations, but it doesn't seem chain-y. Had the roast beef and turkey with the works, plus hot peppers. Pepper and pepper brine kinda crushed all of the other flavors. Got the taste of mustard, the turkey to some degree, but nothing from the RB. A standout, though, was the bread. Soft and chewy. Stretchy enough to surround the sando without breaking...and that's saying something, because the sandwich was pretty f-ing thick. Staff was super cool. Prices are low (sandwich, 2 chips, a bottle of water = 9+change). Location is convenient to the 101. In all fairness, perhaps I ordered wrong. I'll gladly give it another go the next time I'm down that way, and see if that doesn't raise the rating.
(3)
Jennifer W.
I had a hankering for a sub and didn't want to visit the ubiquitous Subway. I racked my brain trying to think of any non-chain sub shop between East Mesa and South Scottsdale. Luckily, I remembered the Sub Factory. If you've never been to this location before, the entrance is a bit peculiar. From University the shop is obvious with it's two-story window and neon sign. But the entrance isn't on the University side. Walk towards the tattoo shop and the door is actually under the staircase and behind you. The menu is fairly simple, as is the atmosphere. While I was waiting for my sub, I noticed that they also have beer and happy hour specials. I don't know if people make this a regular hang-out for libations, but if I came her in the evening, I would definitely appreciate the option. The subs are good in a way that I can appreciate being from the East Coast. The bread is flaky on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Then they bake it to give it that little extra crisp. The bread actually looked quite mangled when I got it, but the taste was awesome. I find Subway bread to be too rubbery and chewy. The toppings are simple and tasty. Except for the tuna, but I blame that on the fact that I haven't had tuna in 20 years. I won't hold it against the Sub Factory, but I will definitely stick with the other sub options from now on.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Dalton H.
As a gay male walking into this restaurant I must say I was very pleased. The sexiest young man took my order. I asked him what he preferred and he said the blt, but I said I want whatever has the most "meat". He suggested the steak and cheese. I trusted this young man who I quickly fell in love with and order the suggested sandwich. The food was 10/10 and service was 10/10. Id prefer to anyone looking to eat a great sandwich or see a cute young stud for a cashier.
(5)Jennifer A.
This sub shop is awesome! Friendly staff also. I love the lay out of this place too. You can eat down stairs or upstairs. Clever.
(5)Jon K.
Love this place, iv lived behind the sub factory for the past 4 years and more recently started going.. And now it's a 1-2 visits a week. Hot Pastrami! Roast beef melt.. Both amazing (something about the lightly toasted bread) and the hot italian. Please for your sake try this place and enjoy.
(5)Shalene D.
Two thumbs up! I downloaded the yelp app in order to write this review. I have driven by the place hundreds of times but I finally stopped in today and it rocked! The staff was friendly and real. The food was Yummy with a capitol Y. I will definitely be returning for future lunches :)
(5)Amy B.
I came here over the holiday weekend for a sub. I wanted to check this place out, and see what its all about. It looked cool as heck from the outside...possibly a former McDonalds?? 2 stories, with a big window front! Anyways, I cruised in, and studied the menu. I ended up getting a hot pastrami sub, which was delicious by the way. I think it was about 8 inches long, and the prices were fair and reasonable! Hooray for a good deal! The place was quiet when I was there. There was only 1 customer eating alone, and myself. They also have happy hour specials here with a few beers to go with your subs n stuff. Pretty neat! I think the subs here are decent, but the place really needs a facelift.
(3)Tommy M.
This place is very delicious.... Super friendly people behind the counter and they give you a green card- when you get 8 sandwiches the next one is one the house. The chicken wrap served warm is my favorite. I really suggest just getting off the 101 and University on the way to work and grabbing a quick HEALTHY sandwich.!!!
(5)Tasha M.
Food is good, a bit too pricey though. Finding the door was a bit of a challenge but there are signs to help with that.
(3)Michael C.
Sub Factory is one of the better sub shops in Tempe - They have been around forever and have a reputation of using the highest quality, freshest ingredients. They may need to give this location a "make-over" soon though... it's getting a little tired. (FYI - their secret weapon is their bread)
(4)Rich W.
Sub Factory is a nice little sub shop located near the 101 and University. I say it's little, however you could probably see their neon sign from space; it is gigantic. Also, it has a two story dining area, however the mythical second floor has never been seen open. One day I hope to venture up there just to see what it's like. Til then I'll just have to dream. The subs are good and decently priced. They lightly toast the bread and have thin sliced deli meats, both great things in my opinion. I usually get the club sandwich. Love it. They have a great variety though. For those who want to keep things cheap they have the "Lil Abner" which is a turkey sub around $2.49 or so. They have some tables and booths to sit at if you choose to dine in. It is very much a "local joint" in my opinion, although there are a few other Sub Factories around the valley. The staff is always friendly as well as quick to get your food out. It gets busy at lunch but take my advice and call your order in ahead of time. They take phone orders and that way you can just grab it and go. It's also right next to a Tattoo parlor, so if you like your sandwich enough feel free to get "Sub Factory" tattooed on your chest or something. If you haven't tried it, check it out. It is definitely a nice alternative if you are tired of Subway and that awful foot long song.
(4)Candace R.
Stopped here with a friend after class one day. It was on the edge of being a little sketchy, but the two guys (owners?) there were super nice. I got the turkey and swiss and ny friend got the special which was a turkey bacon whatever melt. Both pretty good and the bread was bomb. Might be a "on the way home" stop in the future
(3)Adam O.
Stopped in to check this place out. Always interested in the sub shops that you don't see everywhere. Granted, there are a few Sub Factory locations, but it doesn't seem chain-y. Had the roast beef and turkey with the works, plus hot peppers. Pepper and pepper brine kinda crushed all of the other flavors. Got the taste of mustard, the turkey to some degree, but nothing from the RB. A standout, though, was the bread. Soft and chewy. Stretchy enough to surround the sando without breaking...and that's saying something, because the sandwich was pretty f-ing thick. Staff was super cool. Prices are low (sandwich, 2 chips, a bottle of water = 9+change). Location is convenient to the 101. In all fairness, perhaps I ordered wrong. I'll gladly give it another go the next time I'm down that way, and see if that doesn't raise the rating.
(3)Jennifer W.
I had a hankering for a sub and didn't want to visit the ubiquitous Subway. I racked my brain trying to think of any non-chain sub shop between East Mesa and South Scottsdale. Luckily, I remembered the Sub Factory. If you've never been to this location before, the entrance is a bit peculiar. From University the shop is obvious with it's two-story window and neon sign. But the entrance isn't on the University side. Walk towards the tattoo shop and the door is actually under the staircase and behind you. The menu is fairly simple, as is the atmosphere. While I was waiting for my sub, I noticed that they also have beer and happy hour specials. I don't know if people make this a regular hang-out for libations, but if I came her in the evening, I would definitely appreciate the option. The subs are good in a way that I can appreciate being from the East Coast. The bread is flaky on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Then they bake it to give it that little extra crisp. The bread actually looked quite mangled when I got it, but the taste was awesome. I find Subway bread to be too rubbery and chewy. The toppings are simple and tasty. Except for the tuna, but I blame that on the fact that I haven't had tuna in 20 years. I won't hold it against the Sub Factory, but I will definitely stick with the other sub options from now on.
(4)