The Grinder

1300 N 2nd St, El Cajon
(619) 442-8444

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Toy Connection

I love this place..soft bread, nice staff. Not sure if its shrinkflation or what, but was not satisfied with the amount of pastrami today. Hope this isn't a new thing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

R Micks

These people make some of the best sandwiches in east county, they are in my top three. The staff are very friendly and the sandwiches are packed with all your favorites. They make these like they would eat them.. perfection..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami, Turkey, Meatball, Deluxe, Roast Beef, Meatball Sandwich, Godfather Sandwich, Turkey Bacon Club

Jay Wing

Best hoagie in San Diego County.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cameron Letsinger

First time in, ordered a foot long combo sandwich with a drink that after tip was $23. Which is whatever if the sandwich was legit. I never ever leave reviews but I couldn’t believe how little meat I got on a $17 sandwich. I had 3 thinly sliced salamis and a couple thin slices of ham. I don’t mean on top of each other I mean each just enough to cover the length of it. I thought it was so ridiculous that I actually measured and it was roughly 1/8 of an inch thick worth of meat in the entire sandwich, not even kidding. Honestly it’s more hilarious than anything but will never come back. Me and family were actually cracking up about it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Brody Botts

This is a staple if your live in el cajon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cassandra McXxxx

Really tasty deli salads. I love their oil and vinegar. My husband likes the Godfather sub. Prices are decent. They can make any sub into a salad.

Nandana Hettiarachi

So, finally I found the WORST sandwich place in the world. The meat and cheese are of poor quality and the veges didn't taste fresh and crunchy. This place does not do any justice for a Italian sanwich place.
Prices are over $10 for any 6" sub (just the sandwich). I was disappointed to say the least. Staff looked clean and neat but nothing out of the ordinary counter sales person. Dining hall was clean

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Margaret B (Maggie)

My first time here and I will now go more often. I got the Godfather sandwich and it is filled with lots of meat and so flavorful. I also got a regular cannoli which actually tastes like a good Italian cannoli that.I was hoping for not just something stuffed with frosting. Everything was so delicious and the staff was very friendly, and the atmosphere is of a just down home cute, comfortable place. I will definitely be going back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dub Fuego

Hands down the best "mom & pop" sandwhich shop in town!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado, Pastrami, Cold Pastrami

Mel D.

Great bread, fresh ingredients, quality oil/sandwich style. It's getting harder to find quality sandwiches at reasonable prices, but this place fits the bill.

Trinity Carr

Best sandwich in east county by far!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey

Sean McNeil

All the Subs are Delicious 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Ridge Johnson

My sandwich was made to order! I like that they will ONLY include what you want to eat, which is what persnickety eaters consider RESPECT! ✔️🔥💯
I ordered a half-sized ham/turkey sandwich dry with oil/vinegar on the side, plus tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and pepperoncinis. I ordered jalapeño-flavored kettle chips. It was yummy-good! They close the restaurant an hour early and take orders thru the walk-up service window.
FYI: There is no customer restroom for sanitary reasons since the food prep area is not protected from outside traffic.
You could eat there; however, I recommend you order, pick up, and take out to a place of your choice! ENJOY!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey, Hot Pastrami

Czar Fonzarelli

I have been coming here for decades good little sandwich shop super friendly staff good sandwiches I always have the cold pastrami the bread is good and I love the oil if you are in the mood for a simple good sandwich and in el cajon definitely give them a try I love the Christian decor parking I could see being a pain if its busy but if not during a rush plenty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami

Malloreigh Miller

Always excellent my whole life

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatball, Turkey Bacon, Deluxe, Turkey, Combo

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