50 Best Sandwich Shops in San Diego

“Wow, such great food and awesome service! Had the lobster roll and it was quality lobster and overflowing with actual meat. Everything was delicious.“

“this place was so good 😊 I did a review of it on my channel mike420kungfu other day 🐉“

“Very friendly staff the food is great.“

“Known for their focaccia bread, smoothies, and breakfast sandwhiches. I personally like the hot chocolate, the macadamia nut chocolate chip cookie, and bagels with melted cheese. Their bagels taste better than other bagels I’ve tried. They also offer tea. Their hospitality is a+ , they greet you by your name if you become a regular and I’ve made friends in the lobby area waiting for food. Affordable prices compared to surrounding businesses. They are warm and welcoming here, I’ll come here for a long time to come! They also have flavored water.“

“We met Jim on the day we found out about him generously donating the proceeds of a fundraiser for Brandon, the late owner of “The Friendly”. They had run out of the “fundraiser special” so I tried the Super Beef. Piled high with rare, tender roast beef on a toasted Sweet Onion bun, I was blown away. It’s so huge that I really should have only eaten half but I couldn’t - stop - eating! The taste of this delicious sandwich, along with the friendly demeanor of Jim and his assistant Asher, will have us coming back over and over!“

“This is a cute little deli with really really good sandwiches that travel pretty well! My fiancé and I stopped here before heading to the zoo and carried them in my tote bag for about 3 hours and they just barely started to soak through the wrapper. The sandwiches were delicious and reasonably priced! I would definitely recommend this place for travelers looking for something easy and delicious!“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“Best BLT on Soda Bread yummy and fresh vegetables.“

“Great food and very healthy and delicious salads! The focaccia bread is to die for!“

“This is hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had! I had the Thin Man sandwich and it was loaded with filling. Friendly staff, great service, great location. Well worth a visit!“

“It's legitimately a gourmet sandwich, with very premium toppings. The fresh focaccia is a rare treat. But I cannot give 5 stars, as everything was too oily and they lack any vegan protein offerings. (Mozzarella available for cheese eaters.) This is just a sandwich stand, you eat at outdoor tables in front of an office building. I was there early and they were very fast. Ignore the printed menu prices, as my $12.50 sandwich was actually just under $17.“

“The best authentic Vietnamese"banh mi" in Southern California. I live in LA, but every time I travel to San Diego, Paris Bakery is always my first place to visit. They have a variety type of Banh mi with reasonable price, their tastes are always delicious.“

“Found this place at a farmer's market. Always went back when in town. A husband and wife team. They remember my Sandwich Everytime I visit. Love their creation/twist on a classic, Grilled cheese.“

“Garden Grill House is one of the best places to eat. The food is fresh, flavorful, and always perfectly cooked. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you feel comfortable the Moment you walk in. Omg their burgers are so tasty! Love their beef kabobs. You can really tell they care about quality and their customers. Definitely a place I recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.“

“LOVE the sandwich. It was huge, definitely big enough to share. I was delighted to get to try a bottle of Butterscotch Rootbeer, as well. Highly recommend!!“

“Great food but terrible location in the middle of an industrial park. They need to move to a strip mall on a busy street to get more business“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“Bale French Sandwich is a tiny shop tucked away in Mira Mesa Square serving quick Vietnamese dishes like banh mi, fried rice, egg rolls, and boba.

We enjoyed the charbroiled pork and lemongrass chicken banh mi - a great value at $6.25 each. The bread had a great crust: thin, very crisp, and flaky. The pickled carrot and daikon added nice texture and brightness, while the raw jalapeños brought the right amount of heat. The egg rolls were also a hit, with a peppery flavor and a crisp outer shell.

Note that this is a grab-and-go spot with a strictly business vibe. The service is efficient, so have your order ready. There is only one small table for snacking and two benches for waiting. They also offer extensive party tray options if you order in advance.

There is plenty of free parking, though the lot gets competitive on weekends due to the nearby Aldi and Lucky Seafood Market.“

“Hands down the best place to get an awesome sandwich. Also now they carry GoldLok Supreme Vodka.“

“Always delicious 😋! Always great service!“

“Amazing sandwiches we found to be the best in town“

“Awesome thanks and professional service staff“

“Great food, friendly, hard working staff!“

“friendly people, service was great.“

“Both the convince store and deli workers are nice and provide good service (unlike the one accross the street). Prices are about on par with next door and accross the street. The sandwiches are also great and the portions are massive. One my my regular spots“

“Meg up with some WFH Coworkers I haven’t seen in a while. Great place to grab a sandwich, sit in the patio and reconnect on a beautiful San Diego “Fall” day!“

“I enjoyed the atmosphere. I ordered a breakfast burrito with pico and avocado. Objectively speaking, it was pretty good. I found the pico to be a bit heavy on the onion, as tomato should be the focal point, with onion to accent the flavor. The hot sauces also could use more body, whether it’s more vinegar or more peppers. Overall, the sauces were quite watery with mild pepper flavor, which can definitely affect how the average customer views the quality of the restaurant.

If you make the hot sauces a bit thicker, and use less onion in the pico, I think it would benefit the business significantly!“

“Truly a hidden gem. Very local spot. Affordable, great flavor, and the gentleman that owns it is the man. Highly recommend you check this place out.

Parking is tough because of the neighboring businesses, but definitely worth the slight inconvenience.“

“Awesome sandwiches and service!! We had Ike’s cater a tray of sandwiches for a co-worker’s retirement and they were a big hit! And the manager was super friendly and service was fast. Wish I had taken a photo of the nice tray they quickly put together but we were so hungry and quickly ate all the sandwiches. Everyone loved the fun names of the sandwiches too. I highly recommend!!“

“I enjoyed a beef banh mi from this Vietnamese eatery. The only thing was when I ordered it, I thought it was going to be pieces of grilled beef, like the picture showed and the way the BBQ pork comes, but the beef was more like sliced meatloaf.

The banh mi was good however, just a little on the dry side, the meat that is, but it was well seasoned and tasty. The the sandwich came with fresh Julienned carrots and daikon, fresh sliced jalapenos, and cucumbers. It came garnished with fresh cilantro sprigs, but was missing a spritz of fish sauce. The French baguette was great and are baked in house. I think they should offer a side of fish sauce and/or a hot sauce with the banh mi sandwiches.

The service was friendly. They offer a small amount of inside seating but none outside. They offer a large amount of banh mi sandwiches and milk tea beverages.“

“Chris and Israel are the best! They are very attentive and efficient. Downtown is so busy and hectic that it's nice to have a place for breakfast , lunch and snacking. It's affordable, fulfilling clean and has outdoor seating as well. The Lentil Soup tastes like love in a cup. I look forward to coming back and getting my usual 🤗“

“Delicious tortas…. Try them and see for yourself..“

“Love that they use all the authentic ingredients in a Philly Cheesesteak“

“Great dinner meal. Great food and atmosphere. The staff is polite and friendly. Recommend eating here any chance you get. No entree is wrong choice.“

“The owners and the people working here make it the best Jersey Mike’s around!“

“This place is one of the best if not THE BEST sandwich and variety of sandwiches ever! We come here A LOT, with my grandfathers dementia he goes to the same spots! I have loved every single one we get… def worth checking out“

“Hands down the best sub shop around! The staff is so friendly! I highly recommend this place. Plus the food is really good!“

“Catering boxes were excellent. An absolute pleasure dealing with this co. Reliable delivery too“

“Omg, this place was amazing, from my hubbys favorite the tub of tuna, sons the beef dip and mine the Turknado. They all are super delish. The worker was super friendly and helpful. Be back for sure next time we're in town.“

“Even their simplest of sandwiches are great. I wish they had after work hours.“

“Across the board the food was great, the staff were really friendly and informative. Also there was a cute girl with a green SD hat who was really nice and very personable. A great place to eat with a wonderful staff. Would come back again.“

“It so tasty mango 🥭 beer 🍺 ever!!!“

“They just offered a free sandwich to a neighbor in need, and I appreciate good neighbors very much. I will definitely be back.“

“todo ;lo que ordenes esta delicioso sabroso y fresco la gente es maravillosa junto con los encargados te invito a que pruebes🥰“

“We ordered catering for our annual appreciation event and we are grateful to always have a positive experience with this Which Wich location by SDSU. The communication was always prompt, respectful and incredibly helpful, especially for our attendees with food allergens and dietary needs. The food was delicious and all of guests thoroughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend Which Wich to anyone considering this option for their next catering event. I know we'll definitely order again for our future events!“

“Loved their sandwiches. service and the cookies are to die for!!!“

“I’m going to start with customer service (despite the amazing cleanliness at this location), the sandwich artists here were very friendly to everyone who came in the store, including myself! The ingredients were all super fresh and nicely presented. Most of all, this was the cleanest Subway I’ve ever been to. I even stayed and ate inside. Thank you.“

“FYI…description for Philly cheesesteak reflects turkey sandwich on website site so I mistakenly ordered Philly but wanted the turkey. I normally wouldn’t order the Philly but it was yummy. Definitely recommend and look forward to trying the turkey next time.“

“great quality at a good price“