23 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®“

“Best Banh mi ever, bread is so good and tasty, no.2 is always the house special item, I tried no.11 this time and was very impressed. If you are not eating immediately ask them to separate the vegetables and meat, so it won't get soaked and not as good.“

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

“Excellent food and owners! Always fresh.“

“everything is delicious!!1“

“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.“

“I ordered using DoorDash online order. I paid extra for lettuce and tomato, but neither were on my sandwich. The sandwich is also a little on the small side if compared to say, Ike’s, Sierra or Stay Gold deli. Otherwise a good sandwich. I got the chicken club.“

“I've seen this place hyped up on social media as one of the best chicken sandwiches out there and had to give it a try.

Got the szechuan chicken sando, the turkey salami and the sesame chocolate chip cookie. Does it live up to the hype?

The short answer is not really, at least in the chicken sando arena. It's a good chicken sando, it could absolutely do with some more pickled flavor, it's a little one note, I'd love the slaw to be pickled to break up the flavor. The bun is excellent, but the sandwich should be $5-6 cheaper, it's almost $20 and for what it is, while good, is simply not worth it when you can get extremely good chicken sandos all over oakland for much cheaper. Again, it's tasty, probably a one and done for me.

The turkey salami was kind of the star. Great bread, big sando (has to be for almost $20), you can tell it's a quality sando. Would I make a habit of getting sandwiches this expensive? Absolutely not. But it's worth trying and is very good.

The cookie was pretty good, room temp but managed to still have gooey chocolate. $7 is a lot for a cookie but it was tasty and not gonna gripe. Seems like a standard choc chip cookie tho, didn't really get a sesame flavor or see any sesames.

The staff were hustling and this place was doing a lot of business so clearly everything is going right. It's a take out only spot and they have a line so be prepared for that.

TLDR- Is it good? Yes. Is it a must try? No. Is it worth trying? Absolutely. Does $50 for 2 sandos and a cookie in oakland feel like highway robbery? A little bit.“

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

“At first I was bitching about an $18 sandwich, but when I tasted it, it was worth every dollar. Packed with fresh meat and that garlic mayo is awesome... And the Thai tea is tasty. My 1st time trying it and I will be back. And thank you to the lady who brought my food outside for me because she saw me on a cane. That is wonderful customer service.“

“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“

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

“September 9,11, 2025: I had the pleasure of a warm greetings from “Mac” as I entered Sandwicheez on Tuesday September 9, and again on the 11th. Mac who’s an employee at this convenient location courteously corrected me when I assumed this place was a Peet’s Coffee. Being my first time here and not paying attention to my surroundings having just finished my medical appointment, I assumed I was at Peet’s Coffee after having looked at my coffee cup. Interestingly, I did notice the familiar aroma, but it hadn’t yet registered until I finally became aware with Mac’s help. I was pressed for time so I sat for a while and enjoyed my coffee, and the ambiance of the outdoor covered patio. Self-seating, music fills the air. Air conditioned and a safe place for a conversation with a friend, or go it solo. Clean and welcoming here at Sandwicheez. Nicely bright and eye-catching menu of tasty eats is largely placed on the wall. I returned again today the 11th, and repeated what I did last Tuesday, although, today was extra special because Mac stepped outside onto the patio while I was enjoying my coffee and snack to check on me asking if I was ok, and if I needed anything more. This Sandwicheez location is a safe, friendly and conveniently located on the ground floor entrance of the Broadway Webster Medical Plaza. I’ll certainly be returning here to Sandwicheez. Thanks Mac. See photos of my visit here.“

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

“💣 seriously the best sandwich!“

“The baguettes cannot be overhyped. There is a big light up sign in the window they turn on when the bread comes out of the oven. When it's on, stop, you won't be sorry. The sandwiches are on the same bread. The baguettes are one good thing that came from French colonialism.“

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

“Subway in Melrose is more than just a sandwich spot... it’s part of the heartbeat of our neighborhood. 💚

When it comes to showing up for community events, they don’t hesitate. They support, they give, and they do it with heart!

And the service? Always welcoming, always kind, always on point. You walk in and feel taken care of.

Now the sandwiches…🔥
Fresh, stacked, and made just right every time. Whether you’re grabbing something quick or feeding a whole crew, they deliver.

It’s not just about food... it’s about people who care about the neighborhood they’re in.

Grateful for Subway Melrose for always showing up and keeping us fed! 💚“

“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 ??“

“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.“

“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.“