The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe

I don’t know which was better, the food of the service! Will definitely be coming back. Got the chicken salad sandwich and it was so good!!

I had a bomb and fresh tuna sandwhich today and it was epic! The klady behind the counter was very nice and outgoing and gaver me a bunch of op[tions based on what I told her. Will totally go back and now I was a Pastrami

Tasty sandwich with a character of an owner!

This is a down to earth, old school sandwich shop in the heart of Riverside. It felt like I went back in time, small shop, super friendly service and food was great. Not sure how you totally nail an Italian sandwich, but it was really good, may blend they had in it made it better than most sandwiches I’ve had. Lots of choices for the side and I wouldn’t normally choose the chili but this time I did and it didn’t disappoint. Very flavorful and just the right amount in a side cup. If you are a sandwich guy like me and like to support non-chain and local business, this place is for you. If we had more places like this, the chain restaurants would go out of business.

Great sandwiches and sides.

Customer service was amazing

Picked this place on a whim. Definitely recommend. The owner makes the pasta salad potatoe salad and coleslaw in house. If I could give more stars I would.

I visited this spot for the first time because it had good reviews but for the price and the size of the sandwich and my side was underwhelming but the main issue was my sandwich was mostly bread with very little turkey/cheese.

Flippen delicious- chicken salad sandwich with drizzle & the works. Side of pasta salad. The chili side is also phenomenal during the winter months :).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My friend and I went In today. This place is very delicious.
Everything is fresh and made to order. The potato salad is SO

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian Sub

They serve solid sandwiches here! I ordered the tuna salad sandwich on squaw bread with the clam chowder soup. This was the first time I had seen squaw bread on a menu so I had to try it. The gentleman behind the counter recommended it for people who like whole wheat bread, and like it I did!

Unfortunately, I didn't see any warnings that the clam chowder soup had bacon, and I didn't realize this until I had already eaten some of it. Regardless, the soup was thick and flavorful although a bit lighter on clam density than I would have liked.

They had a couple of tables inside and outside on the patio. I was bummed to see that they used styrofoam for the soup container and cups and would prefer to use compostable products whenever possible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Friends gathered for a Sunday afternoon bite, Retha greeted us warmly with a smile and a great how do you do. It was my first time and enjoyed a BLT on croissant, light and flakey with crunchy bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato and avocado. My friend had a turkey and raved about the chili. My other friend ate everything on the plate but the tooth picks. ? Will have to come back and try something else. We dined on the patio and enjoyed the sunshine. Thanks !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I love the small shop vibe. The sandwiches are really good, the potatoes salad is personally my favorite & for some reason I always have to have the carrot sticks. Perfect combo ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of dining here, and I was absolutely blown away by the staff’s thoughtfulness and kind attitudes. But the sandwich stole the show—it was nothing short of extraordinary. I genuinely believe it was the best sandwich I’ve ever had. It perfectly embodied everything a sandwich should be. I was so impressed, I couldn’t resist raving about it to my husband, his colleagues, and our extended family. This place is a must-visit and should be at the top of everyone’s travel list!
Eager to see if the magic was consistent, I returned today and tried something different. Once again, I was not disappointed. The symphony of flavors is a culinary experience I hope everyone has the chance to savor in their lifetime. To the owner and their incredible team: thank you for creating such an unforgettable experience. I hope I can visit again soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service so friendly. Lovely food, great place for a tasty lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5