Love it. Family spot for sure. Today a man order a sandwich walked out lest his 4 yr old daughter inside. It is safe. Clean and family orientated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EA Wil-sun
Amazingly consistent…Every bite feels like the result of years of perfecting balance and flavor. You can taste the care and craft that goes into every sandwich — from the fresh ingredients to the thoughtful layering. Whatever you order, it’s always just right. Truly a masterpiece in sandwich form.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Woods
The meatball sub literally was the worst I've ever had it tasted what wet dog food smells like
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Michael Anthony
The Grinder, located in El Cajon is a family owned and operated Italian sandwich shop founded in 1963! I ordered the Hot Pastrami with all the fixings. It came loaded with meat. I love this place because it is family owned, and because they are proudly Christian. Inside, you will see a cross on the wall, as well as scripture; and, they are closed on Sundays. The inside of the shop is small, and they are super busy, so you may have to wait a while ... BUT IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH IT! All in all, I give it 4.5 stars out of 5!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan “Nate” West
Excellent sandwiches, friendly employees, fast service, and quality ingredients. Recommend to anyone looking for a great grinder.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Schultz
I grew up on Grinders, have never found a sandwich shop that comes close anywhere in the USA!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dom Marquez
Not gonna lie, a little let down that my orthodontist up the street didn’t tell me about this spot lol
THE GRINDER IS IN FACT, A MEAL IN ITSELF. If you solve an homemade, old school, local sandwich shop, this is the spot! I got the James and was not disappointed one bit! The bread was soft, the ingredients fresh, the meat choices, chefs kiss! The perfect balance of mess and precision, is what will keep me coming back here.
Last but not least, the employees smile! Friendly, prompt and dialed in. Shout out to big man in the back running up the sandwiches during the lunch rush too! Locked in and kept the wait time down!
Recommended dishes: James Special
Andrew Atnip
My dads been going here over 20 years in a row. Must stop when in San Diego. Classic meatball is the bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball, Salami
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..
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
Love it. Family spot for sure. Today a man order a sandwich walked out lest his 4 yr old daughter inside. It is safe. Clean and family orientated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazingly consistent…Every bite feels like the result of years of perfecting balance and flavor. You can taste the care and craft that goes into every sandwich — from the fresh ingredients to the thoughtful layering. Whatever you order, it’s always just right. Truly a masterpiece in sandwich form.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meatball sub literally was the worst I've ever had it tasted what wet dog food smells like
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
The Grinder, located in El Cajon is a family owned and operated Italian sandwich shop founded in 1963! I ordered the Hot Pastrami with all the fixings. It came loaded with meat. I love this place because it is family owned, and because they are proudly Christian. Inside, you will see a cross on the wall, as well as scripture; and, they are closed on Sundays. The inside of the shop is small, and they are super busy, so you may have to wait a while ... BUT IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH IT! All in all, I give it 4.5 stars out of 5!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent sandwiches, friendly employees, fast service, and quality ingredients. Recommend to anyone looking for a great grinder.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I grew up on Grinders, have never found a sandwich shop that comes close anywhere in the USA!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not gonna lie, a little let down that my orthodontist up the street didn’t tell me about this spot lol
THE GRINDER IS IN FACT, A MEAL IN ITSELF. If you solve an homemade, old school, local sandwich shop, this is the spot! I got the James and was not disappointed one bit! The bread was soft, the ingredients fresh, the meat choices, chefs kiss! The perfect balance of mess and precision, is what will keep me coming back here.
Last but not least, the employees smile! Friendly, prompt and dialed in. Shout out to big man in the back running up the sandwiches during the lunch rush too! Locked in and kept the wait time down!
Recommended dishes: James Special
My dads been going here over 20 years in a row. Must stop when in San Diego. Classic meatball is the bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball, Salami
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
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
Restaurantji Recommends
Best hoagie in San Diego County.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
This is a staple if your live in el cajon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
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
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