22 Best Sandwich Shops in Oakland

“I’m touring a condo in Oakland for a client making an offer and I stop for a quick bite at a tiny sandwich place next to the Grand Lake Theater. OMG, Unbelievable sandwiches, smoked meats, homemade pickles, peppers🫑 and memorable pulled pork, etc. I hang out for a few minutes while Jerry makes my Cuban sandwich, and he has me try their smoked bacon, homemade meatballs, and more. Jerry’s the best and I love this place. Can’t wait to tell my client about it!! Check out Modigliani Cafe, next to the Grand Lake Theater. #modigliani #localbusiness #Oakland #localgem #restaurant #sandwich #grandlakedistrict #holeinthewall #localjoint #bayareafoodie #pamparkerproperties #realtor®“

“I got the special combo ham sandwich without cilantro and jalapeno - but I found a jalapeno in my sandwich. My partner also found jalapeno in #20 grilled pork with lemon grass even it was ordered with no jalapeno. Beside that complaint, the banh mi was really good! The bread is soft and crunchy without hurting the roof of our mouth and it's fully stuffed with the meats and veggies while being affordable!

Although the inside of the shop is clean and organized, the streets is seemingly sketchy and dirty looking so be cautious. It might be hard to find parking.

Otherwise, it's worth to stop by to try!“

“The sandwiches are amazing. And the staff and owner are super nice. Give it a try.“

“what a cool place. the amount of community that is instilled here is awesome! great great food!“

“I go here often and keep waiting for it to be a bad experience — it never is. Only pointer is to put in your order if you’re in a crunch for time, but trust it’s worth the wait! I’ve tried a couple of their sandwiches and all are delicious. My favorite is the cappicola. Can’t recommend enough!“

“I've ordered for delivery here a few times. Food is always made well and at a great price. The first time I ordered on doordash I got a call 3 minutes later from them asking if I wanted any extras on my sandwich not listed. No extra cost. They just wanted to make sure my sandwich was just how I wanted it. Awesome. One of the better sandwiches I've had in a long time“

“I used to live in the area. This place is just as it was 10 yeat ago. The same people working in the kitchen. The same grumpy old man taking the orders. Absolutely terrible service. But the food is the best. The pastrami sandwich is soooo good. Soooo good. Well the only thing that changed is the price. The prices did go up. I told the old grumpy man that was taking the order that his food was sooo good. He grunted and moved his head up and down once at the same time not even looking at me. Like I said terrible terrible service but the pastrami sandwich is soooo goooood. Thank you grumpy old man for a great sandwich.“

“What Primavera does really well that lots of other sandwich shops overlook is their bread - it's fantastic here. The portions are generous and good selection, including delicious veggie options.

This isn't a fancy sandwich shop, it's a real-deal simple, satisfying meal at a fair price. Evidenced by the droves of students that frequent it. Support family owned businesses!“

“We tried Weslos Sandwiches and loved it! You would never realize it is there but it is attached to the Loards ice cream. Staff was so friendly! We had both the Weslos and the Willows sandwiches, and it was tasty; even my picky kiddos loved it. I noticed they use bread from Acme Bread Company, and the herb bread I tried was absolutely delicious. I also had the HK coffee which was smooth and flavorful. Prices are reasonable. Super convenient there is a Loards ice cream in the same complex. Definitely coming back!“

“Love it here! This place feels exactly like Vietnam. All the uncles hanging outside drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes while the women are inside working hard! ?
Coffee is strong and delicious and the banh mi is excellent with fresh bread. Super affordable. CASH ONLY“

“I've been getting coffee and eating lunch here weekly for years. I just changed jobs and no longer work on Filbert st and am sad to not come here regularly anymore. The prices are excellent, the menu has tons of options and I've enjoyed all of the things I've tried. I love their espresso, even go out of my way to come here for coffee from other neighborhoods sometimes. They make excellent salads and sandwiches especially their superb breakfast sandwich. One of the only places you can still get a decent espresso drink for under $5. And their jamaica agua fresca is off the chart! Highly recommended!“

“Delicious California Wraps-turkey, avocado, tomato and pesto-yum“

“Foods pretty good here, but I come for their coffee! It’s decently good if you like sweet and strong Vietnamese style coffee. Best part is that it’s consistent bc it comes from a jug, premade. I’m not a coffee snob but I do like to explore different coffee joints and lee’s is always consistent.“

“Delicious California Wraps-turkey, avocado, tomato and pesto-yum“

“I had a very good experience in this place, people are very nice and friendly. The food was on point I ordered a Michael Jordan and it was totally worth it. Also I went on lunch time and I didn’t expected to get my sandwich too fast, I will come back soon.“

“Good food, very kind employees, quick efficient customer service with a smile ??.

Vegetarian options: Make it how you want it

Dietary restrictions: Many choices

Parking: Easy in and out front row parking

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly ?

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible ??“

“💣 seriously the best sandwich!“

“At no fault of there's the coupons in the app should be able to get used at the store and not just mobile. I like subway service was ok. It's a little disheartening that they have to be barricaded by a thick glass. Was worried about freshness... but it's fresh. The ladies were sweet.

Dietary restrictions: Easily modified for dietary restriction

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“t The food is fantastic. Especially easy to grab and go after work. Try a couple entrees to share. Yummy.“

“I am not exaggerating when I say Grinders was the sole, driving force behind our 'Bay Area Comeback Food Tour' after our geographically misguided move out of state. My boyfriend’s joy was bordering spiritual; he hadn't had this particular sandwich in twenty years, and these babies were appearing to him in dreams.

Also, a rousing shoutout to the owner, Peter. He is genuinely one of the funniest people you will ever meet. Peter, you made our pilgrimage back feel exactly as magical as our childhood memories. I will be back every time we return to the Bay Area, and I will be relentlessly shilling for a Grinders sub for the rest of my life.“

“I was hungry and my blood sugar dipped, which meant I had to get something quick to eat. Since my husband and I were near his home, my brother and I stopped in for a sandwich. I haven't been to Subway for almost 10 years.I usually get a deli sub elsewhere. I ordered the #23 Hotshot Italiano on a 6" whole wheat roll. Quite tasty and filling. Service was friendly and quick.Return visit? When I'm in the neighborhood; otherwise, it's a visit to my local Subway in Alameda.“

“My partner and I went her for dinner the other night while they are doing the sidekick promotion offering a footlong churro, pretzel, and cookie. Our subs were good and the footlong sidekicks were rather mixed. The churro was just decent, nothing to write home about, the pretzel was more like a bagel than a pretzel in reality although the honey mustard was good. But the cookie, the cookie was amazing, Delectable even. The meltiness of the chocolate chips in the cookie, the sheer quantity of cookie I was presented with, everything you could imagine and more. We were able to get 2 nights out of the cookie which obviously wasn't as good as the first night but overall still very solid.“