Sandwich is usually super good and was my go to sandwich spot in the Sunset. Last time I went there though, I got my sandwich and they forgot to put any sauce in it (It was take out and I didn't bother going back in to get it fixed). Again, usually this place is good so I'm not leaving a 1 star, but that was a pretty bad sandwich so I'm leaving a 3. I probably won't be taking a chance with this place anymore though since there's so many other sandwich places close by.
Ross McCall
Bomb sandwich.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harry W.
Tasty delectable toasted sandwiches made fresh to order at this great little sandwich shop. Friendly, enthusiastic service from the folks here every time! Located on Taraval Street in the Outer Sunset, one will find not just one, not two, but three different sandwich shops within a few blocks of each other. All are good and great at their own specialties, but I find myself returning to Grubbin' over and over again. Order by just calling them up on the phone, and walk or drive or catch the L-Taraval train/bus that stops right across the street from their front door. Skip those delivery apps that rip off small businesses like these.. I come here for my favorite sandwich that I save for special occasions - no, not for big events like birthdays or big anniversaries, but for those days when you either want to celebrate a bit or need a special treat after a long week.. Typical sandwich shop storefront vibe, with a couple of casual sit down tables and chairs inside, but most folks grab 'n go, as you would expect. My favorite here is the "Sweet Mouth Waterin'" Sandwich. Served on a crunchy yet soft on the inside Dutch Crunch Roll, the SMW is Grubbin's rendition of a non-spicy fried chicken sandwich with thick chunks of chicken breast meat dipped in batter and deep fried, accompanied with honey mustard and the standard sides (that come with all of their sandwiches of lettuce, tomato, onions, and their trademark "grub sauce" which I think is a little like "Thousand Island Dressing" perhaps.. put that all together and you've got a filling meal even before you get to your potato chips. Of course there are plenty of other meaty sandwich choices and all-veggie ones if that is more your speed. Tater tots too!! Also, the usual selection of Frito Lays chips are here, but their best chips are the Tim's Cascade Chips from the PNW.. Tim's Honey BBQ is awesome! Pro Tip: If you decide to become a regular here like me, be sure to get a rewards card that gets stamped for every sandwich you order from here. Once you have ten stamps, you get a sandwich of your choice totally for free - and gladly too!! A nice perk, and super when you are the one who orders up food for your friends/coworkers.. You'll get that free sandwich in no time! Proud to be a regular here! =). They still don't know me, but they are happy to fill my orders!
Wilson Tsang
Out of the few sandwich spots on Taraval, this is my favorite. Lou’s is a bit overrated to me. This spot is up the street and a little harder to find but it’s a hidden gem. The sandwich named after the shop is a gem, with sprouts balancing out a heavy dose of meat cheese and sauce. I think the flavors are spot on with savory as well as fresh with the veggies !
J C.
The sandwiches are fantastic. You can park in the driveway entrance to the park on Taraval if you want to just run in for a second and you'll probably escape a ticket. The inspiration for this review. Purchased my sandwich with a frequency card. Only brought my wallet in to tip them. As usual they are super nice and efficient. I left and enjoyed my sandwich at home. By 6pm I still hadn't located my wallet. I know Grubbin closes at 3. I called and left a message, so that they might check their counter the next day. 30 or so minutes later I received a call from a rep from Grubbin) saying that they had 1) not found my wallet, but 2) they reviewed their security footage and could see that I put it in my back left pocket. They were closed. Hadn't found it. And they went so far as to look at the cameras to help a rando customer. I found my wallet in a place that it should not have been hiding. A mom and pop shop like this, with old school values (and great product), is hard to find.
Fiona C.
Was in SF for Stern Grove's last show this summer, very determined to find some quick food beforehand. Once the shop opened, I was immediately enticed by the smell of delicious food! Lots of natural light at this location, always a plus. Each time I visit a sandwich shop with unique recipes, I am blown away by the creativity. My choice ended up being spicy mouth waterin and my mouth definitely watered. That grub sauce is so delightfully savoury, chicken strips were succulent, and their dutch crunch was toasted to perfection. Ya girl is a dutch crunch elitist, trrrrust me on this one for extra tang, I requested peperoncinis which took it to the next level! Workers were super efficient, and everyone definitely has that Taraval small business charm. Can't wait to visit again
Donna L.
My first time here. Very convenient to our house. We preordered and the 6 of us sat in their restaurant after Picking up. Ordered a hot pastrami with everything on it. It had a little Spice. Great sandwich to share on Dutch crunch. Sandwich was comparable to Freddie's sandwich in north beach but smaller than Little Luca's. Make sure you Check in on Yelp For free small bag of chips!
Anonymous M I.
Great food and great people! The sweet mouth watering is my favorite! My top 5 sandwich spot
John Pham
Disappointed. All bread. Maybe a sliver of meat. For $15 the savorin roast beef sandwich isn't worth it. Don't believe the pictures. You will just be super disappointed when you get your sandwich
Cheley F.
Stopped in for the first time b/c the place I normally go to for hot pastrami sandwiches was not answering their phone (which mildly worries me b/c they ALWAYS answer- will check on them next) Grubbin' is a small shop with a great young staff. I called in my order - two pastrami sandwiches on Dutch crunch and it was ready as promised! Delicious sandwiches and would go back!
High 3 low 4. Guys were chill so overall a 4. I came on a weekday right when they opened Ordered the grubbin on Dutch but they ran out of bacon. MINUS 1 here. How can you not have bacon one of the more important ingredients in a sandwich? Taste - good, the aioli sauce makes the sandwich good or elsethe meats are a bit dry and no bacon (SMH)!! The Dutch sandwich has a slight hint of sweetness which was fine. Good price point for a filling sandwich
Raymond L.
Hands down my favorite sandwich joint. Give me that Grubbin it sandwich any day of the year! The Dutch crunch is my choice of bread as it just enhance the texture profile of the sauce and deli meats to a whole new level.
Allison S.
Good bread, sauce, pastrami taste and texture. Surprised as I'm not really into sandwiches, but this one satisfies.
Adzáán Mą'íí Tso
They make everything in front of you, very laid back and excellent customer service. The prices were also very fair. I got the meatball sub and it was absolutely lovely, served on fresh bread with the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. It was so beautiful, I cried. Lol.Perfect for a cold day and the garlic fries were bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John S.
I really don't leave reviews often, and usually when I do, it's because of terrible service. But Grubbin is legit. Been here 4 or 5 times now, and their sandwiches are always on point. The prices are great and the customer service is always great. Employees are always friendly to me and I will keep coming back here when I need a good sandwich. Great job, guys!
Sandwich is usually super good and was my go to sandwich spot in the Sunset. Last time I went there though, I got my sandwich and they forgot to put any sauce in it (It was take out and I didn't bother going back in to get it fixed). Again, usually this place is good so I'm not leaving a 1 star, but that was a pretty bad sandwich so I'm leaving a 3. I probably won't be taking a chance with this place anymore though since there's so many other sandwich places close by.
Bomb sandwich.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty delectable toasted sandwiches made fresh to order at this great little sandwich shop. Friendly, enthusiastic service from the folks here every time! Located on Taraval Street in the Outer Sunset, one will find not just one, not two, but three different sandwich shops within a few blocks of each other. All are good and great at their own specialties, but I find myself returning to Grubbin' over and over again. Order by just calling them up on the phone, and walk or drive or catch the L-Taraval train/bus that stops right across the street from their front door. Skip those delivery apps that rip off small businesses like these.. I come here for my favorite sandwich that I save for special occasions - no, not for big events like birthdays or big anniversaries, but for those days when you either want to celebrate a bit or need a special treat after a long week.. Typical sandwich shop storefront vibe, with a couple of casual sit down tables and chairs inside, but most folks grab 'n go, as you would expect. My favorite here is the "Sweet Mouth Waterin'" Sandwich. Served on a crunchy yet soft on the inside Dutch Crunch Roll, the SMW is Grubbin's rendition of a non-spicy fried chicken sandwich with thick chunks of chicken breast meat dipped in batter and deep fried, accompanied with honey mustard and the standard sides (that come with all of their sandwiches of lettuce, tomato, onions, and their trademark "grub sauce" which I think is a little like "Thousand Island Dressing" perhaps.. put that all together and you've got a filling meal even before you get to your potato chips. Of course there are plenty of other meaty sandwich choices and all-veggie ones if that is more your speed. Tater tots too!! Also, the usual selection of Frito Lays chips are here, but their best chips are the Tim's Cascade Chips from the PNW.. Tim's Honey BBQ is awesome! Pro Tip: If you decide to become a regular here like me, be sure to get a rewards card that gets stamped for every sandwich you order from here. Once you have ten stamps, you get a sandwich of your choice totally for free - and gladly too!! A nice perk, and super when you are the one who orders up food for your friends/coworkers.. You'll get that free sandwich in no time! Proud to be a regular here! =). They still don't know me, but they are happy to fill my orders!
Out of the few sandwich spots on Taraval, this is my favorite. Lou’s is a bit overrated to me. This spot is up the street and a little harder to find but it’s a hidden gem. The sandwich named after the shop is a gem, with sprouts balancing out a heavy dose of meat cheese and sauce. I think the flavors are spot on with savory as well as fresh with the veggies !
The sandwiches are fantastic. You can park in the driveway entrance to the park on Taraval if you want to just run in for a second and you'll probably escape a ticket. The inspiration for this review. Purchased my sandwich with a frequency card. Only brought my wallet in to tip them. As usual they are super nice and efficient. I left and enjoyed my sandwich at home. By 6pm I still hadn't located my wallet. I know Grubbin closes at 3. I called and left a message, so that they might check their counter the next day. 30 or so minutes later I received a call from a rep from Grubbin) saying that they had 1) not found my wallet, but 2) they reviewed their security footage and could see that I put it in my back left pocket. They were closed. Hadn't found it. And they went so far as to look at the cameras to help a rando customer. I found my wallet in a place that it should not have been hiding. A mom and pop shop like this, with old school values (and great product), is hard to find.
Was in SF for Stern Grove's last show this summer, very determined to find some quick food beforehand. Once the shop opened, I was immediately enticed by the smell of delicious food! Lots of natural light at this location, always a plus. Each time I visit a sandwich shop with unique recipes, I am blown away by the creativity. My choice ended up being spicy mouth waterin and my mouth definitely watered. That grub sauce is so delightfully savoury, chicken strips were succulent, and their dutch crunch was toasted to perfection. Ya girl is a dutch crunch elitist, trrrrust me on this one for extra tang, I requested peperoncinis which took it to the next level! Workers were super efficient, and everyone definitely has that Taraval small business charm. Can't wait to visit again
My first time here. Very convenient to our house. We preordered and the 6 of us sat in their restaurant after Picking up. Ordered a hot pastrami with everything on it. It had a little Spice. Great sandwich to share on Dutch crunch. Sandwich was comparable to Freddie's sandwich in north beach but smaller than Little Luca's. Make sure you Check in on Yelp For free small bag of chips!
Great food and great people! The sweet mouth watering is my favorite! My top 5 sandwich spot
Disappointed. All bread. Maybe a sliver of meat. For $15 the savorin roast beef sandwich isn't worth it. Don't believe the pictures. You will just be super disappointed when you get your sandwich
Stopped in for the first time b/c the place I normally go to for hot pastrami sandwiches was not answering their phone (which mildly worries me b/c they ALWAYS answer- will check on them next) Grubbin' is a small shop with a great young staff. I called in my order - two pastrami sandwiches on Dutch crunch and it was ready as promised! Delicious sandwiches and would go back!
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High 3 low 4. Guys were chill so overall a 4. I came on a weekday right when they opened Ordered the grubbin on Dutch but they ran out of bacon. MINUS 1 here. How can you not have bacon one of the more important ingredients in a sandwich? Taste - good, the aioli sauce makes the sandwich good or elsethe meats are a bit dry and no bacon (SMH)!! The Dutch sandwich has a slight hint of sweetness which was fine. Good price point for a filling sandwich
Hands down my favorite sandwich joint. Give me that Grubbin it sandwich any day of the year! The Dutch crunch is my choice of bread as it just enhance the texture profile of the sauce and deli meats to a whole new level.
Good bread, sauce, pastrami taste and texture. Surprised as I'm not really into sandwiches, but this one satisfies.
They make everything in front of you, very laid back and excellent customer service. The prices were also very fair. I got the meatball sub and it was absolutely lovely, served on fresh bread with the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. It was so beautiful, I cried. Lol.Perfect for a cold day and the garlic fries were bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really don't leave reviews often, and usually when I do, it's because of terrible service. But Grubbin is legit. Been here 4 or 5 times now, and their sandwiches are always on point. The prices are great and the customer service is always great. Employees are always friendly to me and I will keep coming back here when I need a good sandwich. Great job, guys!