Do they have a few locations, yes, and deservingly slow.
I know some other places are trendy, but y'all, let's be real. This is where you go to get GREAT subs. It feels like they've been there a million years, and they never miss. It's my favorite sandwich spot in the city. GO!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kohneesha Gordon
THE BEST TO EVER DO IT! I Wanted A Great Sandwich & I Always Order At Fontano's! Never A Wrong Or Missed Note! Everything Is Always Fresh With Excellent Quality Of Meat & Portion Size! EXCELLENT JOB GUYS!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liliana Galvan
Turkey sandwich on my first visit. They are not skimpy on the deli meats, you will be satisfied with the quality and amount. Add the vinegar and oil, it’s definitely a plus. Will be back for the meatball sub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pablo Hernandez
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fontano Subs – A True Italian Gem
Stopped by Fontano Subs and tried the Wiseguy — absolutely amazing! Everything tasted incredibly fresh — the bread was perfectly crusty on the outside and soft inside, and the meats and toppings were full of flavor. You can tell they use high-quality, fresh ingredients and really care about what they serve.
The place has that classic, traditional Italian sub shop vibe — simple, cozy, and full of character. The staff was friendly and quick, and the whole experience felt authentic from start to finish.
If you’re craving a real Italian-style sandwich made right, Fontano Subs is a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaila Vargo
Bread was so hard we couldn’t bite into it. Disappointing after the rave reviews.
Food: 2
wait wut
Great taste, quality sandwiches, good vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ernest Lee
Wanted to like this place - solid taste and generous portions but my sandwich was constructed with less integrity than a Chicago mayor, thing fell apart in the shop!
Richard Britt
I recently had an interaction with this sub house. My daughter was charged $50 for a sandwitch. She is mentally handicaped and was not aware of what she was doing. I was called by phone to pay with a charge card for this. I believe she went there because of some promotion for eating a entire sub. I am invest igating this to find exactly why this happened and why the staff went a head and served her without knowing if she couid pay. THANK YOU
Rudy Smith
Stopped by Fontano's Subs for a quick lunch and left satisfied. Ordered the Italian Beef Combo, and it hit the spot. The beef was tender, and the giardiniera added a nice kick. They don't skimp on portions—definitely worth the price. The staff was friendly, and the no-frills atmosphere gave it that classic deli charm. If you're in the area and craving a hearty sandwich, Fontano's is a solid choice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Adrianne Dues
I stopped in a few weeks ago and had such a great experience! My sub was fresh, perfectly made, and packed with flavor with ingredients tasted really high quality. The place was clean, well-kept, and had a cool Italian vibe. Definitely one of the best sub spots I’ve been to, and I’ll be coming back for sure.
Came in on a Saturday and ordered the Italian beef with a bag of chips. The sandwich had good flavor and was just what I needed. The place felt simple and laid back, which I liked. It had that classic deli feel without trying too hard. I’d come back for lunch again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Individual Contributor
I came here to order and pick up a sub right before going to O’Hare
I had a footlong italian sub in two sittings, but it was was really good
The shop is clean
It isn’t one I would go out of my way for, but it is a sandwich shop I would return to if I were in the area
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Special
Pizza Critic
Always get Fontano's at work, but today I went there for the first time. Getting sandwiches for a trip tomorrow. This place is an old school corner deli right out of the Saprano's. Awesome subs, great and very attentive help. Atmosphere is old school dumpy, but it goes together for some reason.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey Giffee
Enjoying my Fontano's subs since 1985. Still the same. Still great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R Collins
Customer service was terrible Italian beef was dry
This should be on everyone's go to.
Do they have a few locations, yes, and deservingly slow.
I know some other places are trendy, but y'all, let's be real. This is where you go to get GREAT subs. It feels like they've been there a million years, and they never miss. It's my favorite sandwich spot in the city. GO!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THE BEST TO EVER DO IT! I Wanted A Great Sandwich & I Always Order At Fontano's! Never A Wrong Or Missed Note! Everything Is Always Fresh With Excellent Quality Of Meat & Portion Size! EXCELLENT JOB GUYS!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Turkey sandwich on my first visit. They are not skimpy on the deli meats, you will be satisfied with the quality and amount. Add the vinegar and oil, it’s definitely a plus. Will be back for the meatball sub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fontano Subs – A True Italian Gem
Stopped by Fontano Subs and tried the Wiseguy — absolutely amazing! Everything tasted incredibly fresh — the bread was perfectly crusty on the outside and soft inside, and the meats and toppings were full of flavor. You can tell they use high-quality, fresh ingredients and really care about what they serve.
The place has that classic, traditional Italian sub shop vibe — simple, cozy, and full of character. The staff was friendly and quick, and the whole experience felt authentic from start to finish.
If you’re craving a real Italian-style sandwich made right, Fontano Subs is a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bread was so hard we couldn’t bite into it.
Disappointing after the rave reviews.
Food: 2
Great taste, quality sandwiches, good vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wanted to like this place - solid taste and generous portions but my sandwich was constructed with less integrity than a Chicago mayor, thing fell apart in the shop!
I recently had an interaction with this sub house. My daughter was charged $50 for a sandwitch. She is mentally handicaped and was not aware of what she was doing. I was called by phone to pay with a charge card for this. I believe she went there because of some promotion for eating a entire sub. I am invest igating this to find exactly why this happened and why the staff went a head and served her without knowing if she couid pay. THANK YOU
Stopped by Fontano's Subs for a quick lunch and left satisfied. Ordered the Italian Beef Combo, and it hit the spot. The beef was tender, and the giardiniera added a nice kick. They don't skimp on portions—definitely worth the price. The staff was friendly, and the no-frills atmosphere gave it that classic deli charm. If you're in the area and craving a hearty sandwich, Fontano's is a solid choice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I stopped in a few weeks ago and had such a great experience! My sub was fresh, perfectly made, and packed with flavor with ingredients tasted really high quality. The place was clean, well-kept, and had a cool Italian vibe. Definitely one of the best sub spots I’ve been to, and I’ll be coming back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Came in on a Saturday and ordered the Italian beef with a bag of chips. The sandwich had good flavor and was just what I needed. The place felt simple and laid back, which I liked. It had that classic deli feel without trying too hard. I’d come back for lunch again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I came here to order and pick up a sub right before going to O’Hare
I had a footlong italian sub in two sittings, but it was was really good
The shop is clean
It isn’t one I would go out of my way for, but it is a sandwich shop I would return to if I were in the area
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Special
Always get Fontano's at work, but today I went there for the first time. Getting sandwiches for a trip tomorrow. This place is an old school corner deli right out of the Saprano's. Awesome subs, great and very attentive help. Atmosphere is old school dumpy, but it goes together for some reason.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoying my Fontano's subs since 1985. Still the same. Still great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Customer service was terrible Italian beef was dry
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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