10 Best Sandwich Shops in Santa Monica

“Alex and Jordan make the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. The bread is baked fresh each morning, and they know how to pair ingredients together to just make them delicious. The sides are spectacular as well. Highly recommend!“

“I don’t usually give out 5 stars… but this spot is a gem… and a diamond in the rough… I’d have never expected a sandwich spot in Santa Monica that shares the space with a tobacco/cigar store… but wow… color me impressed… super super nice guy working the counter and making the sandwiches, I’m assuming he’s the owner… I asked for a recommendation on his favorite, and he said the tuna… which I appreciated for a number of reasons but hits different when the owner is recommending the least expensive sandwich… usually it’s the opposite. Please listen to me, this is one of the top 2-3 best tuna sandwiches I’ve ever had in my life. Loved the additional fresh ingredients, from chopped eggs to cucumbers, lettuce and fresh red peppers. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone.. also the bread was a perfect toasted pillowy texture that I couldn’t get enough of. Top tier“

“I had a long day and I got here at 8 pm on Saturday. Jared which he is store manager treated me with respect and so welcoming, I wanted the fresh potato salad and he went all the way in the back and got it for me . I believe he earned his position. Thank you my brother and hope to see you achieve all your goals in life . 🙏🔥🤝“

“I would like to commend, Ms. Natividad
S., manager of the Santa Monica, CA,
Subway , located at 1221 -A Wilshire Blvd..
Natividad patiently assisted me today,
4/1/25, with installing the Subway App on my i phone as my i phone skills are sadly very limited.. I signed the Subway App,
purchased a foot long , and have become
a Subway loyal customer……:… all because of Ms. Natividad S. courtesy and patient assistance.“

“They have a couple convenient parking spots right there so you don't have to park in the street. Otherwise, they've usually executed my online orders just fine. Unfortunately they don't honor all the subway coupons, but I think I've seen that elsewhere. West Los Angeles area. I tried to use the online 699 coupon for footlong. I'm not sure if it was a soccer special or one of the specials and it would not allow me to order online saying the store doesn't honor that promotion“

“Tucked away in the heart of a condo community, The Cafe at the Shores is a true hidden gem! It's a little adventure finding it, but the reward is well worth the effort. Owner Mimi has created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the views of the breach, tennis courts, and sky are simply stunning. The food is delicious, made with love and fresh ingredients, and they offer a great selection of wines. We even enjoyed a fun paint-and-sip lunch there! It's the perfect spot for any occasion, from a casual bite to a special celebration. If you're looking for a unique dining experience with fantastic food and a view to die for, be sure to find The Cafe at the Shores. Tell Mimi we sent you! You won't be disappointed.“

“I went to Subway on 6/21/26 on my bicycle to pick up lunch for my sister and I. During my visit Eric showed exceptional customer service. He acknowledged me as soon as I entered, asked if I had an online order and handed me the sandwich after I mentioned my name. I also stated that my sister would be ordering soon and called me once he had finished her order. He then offered a bigger bag to put in both sandwiches and placed them in gently and organized for me as he saw I was on my bicycle. This small action made me feel special and appreciative. In addition, it made it easier for me to navigate my bike safely. Thanks Eric!“

“The manager Griselda is a great person, I don’t know why she’s getting bad reviews!, she’s a good person and she’s just following her owners rules!. She Took my food with care , will definitely come back here.“

“Made a special order this morning, asking for an “abundance of sliced jalapeños” on my sandwich.

Y’all. They understood the assignment.

Thank you, morning crew for giving me the best sandwich of the decade. 10/10, would recommend. Give these guys a raise.“

“They absolutely did not add a gratuity to anyone's bill without telling them, it asks what tip amount you want to give before you swipe your card, and I could tell just from how the employees were acting that they are getting a bad deal here, at this Subway. Normally there's no need for a Subway to compete with anyone. And if the surrounding yuppie restaurants are any good, then there's no reason for them to compete with Subway. But it must be weird, running that location, I see that they're trying, very hard. Perfect sub.“