Once Upon A Sandwich

7 W Main St, Cortez
(970) 565-8292

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Stacie\u0026Kyle

Cute place, though quite pricy for sandwiches, but it’s a nice atmosphere with the medieval theme. Really cute and quaint. Excellent, friendly, fast service. The Rueben and Philly Cheesesteak were AWESOME. SO much flavor. Wow. The fries were great.

Do NOT recommend the coleslaw, it was really awful (we LOVE coleslaw, salads, and veggies normally). It had a weird sweetness to it—tasted maybe like it was just a variety of delicious-looking veggies covered in miracle whip with no other flavors. I was just gonna take it home for the chickens, but my husband did end up eating it.

Do not recommend the Mac and Cheese. It fell flat with very little flavor/cheese. I don’t think they made a roux for the sauce which led to dry, flavorless noodles. Which is a shame because the noodles weren’t mushy and had a great texture—often the downfall of Mac n cheese. The crumbles on top have promise. Just needed something. We dipped it in ranch and fry sauce which helped.

Overall it was a little too pricey for us ($16-$23+ for a sandwich). For 2 sandwiches, a bowl of Mac
and Cheese, and an Arnold Palmer, our total was $61 before tip.

I would recommend visiting and giving it a try, though. And it’s a unique place to take out-of-towners for lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ferdinand’S Chile Cheesesteak

Drew Mikkelsen

I will definitely eat here again, unfortunately my wife's and also my sandwich were very salty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Middleaged Jenkins

The south of the border used to be the best sandwich in town. Not sure why you'd change the recipe. Adding corn and what seems to be corn slaw??? A huge shame.

Jennifer Chapel

This place was an amazing find!! The food was delicious. It was so cute decorated and very clean. The best part was the owners! Hands down they make this place so charming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seinna Curtis

We had the most enchanting time at this fairytale themed restaurant! From the moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into a storybook. The décor was whimsical and immersive, perfect for families and anyone looking to escape into a bit of fantasy. What truly made our experience unforgettable was our waitress, Evelyn. She went above and beyond to make our children feel like they were part of the fairy tale. She took the time to show them the hidden fairy doors around the restaurant, and gifted them magic jelly beans, which they’re still talking about! Her kindness, patience, and attention to detail added so much to the experience — she truly has a gift for working with families.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dolores Proiette

I love eating here! The atmosphere, prices, service and food are exceptional. The new BLT is my favorite sandwich. They have regular specials and the restaurant always smells like it’s been scrubbed clean. I love bringing my Grandkids here for the dragon that comes with the kids meal and the fairy door scavenger hunt! Lots of vegetarian options, gluten free bread, gluten free hamburger buns and gluten free soup options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Dip, Southwest Wrap, Salads, Clam Chowder, Classic Applewood Smoked blt, Hansel and Gretel's Bavarian Sourdough Pretzel

Elliott Tso

Was fun the first time but today, jun 20th, get seated by the bartender and totally forgotten. She looked at us a couple of times and people around us were helped but not us. 15 mins of no drinks and watching others who sat before us getting drinks and orders taken. Not gonna try again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

Mark White

Once Upon A Sandwich is a great place for a sandwich. I had a plain burger with pepper jack cheese, and fantasy fries. Owner Cameron was working on site. The place is themed medieval
Good atmosphere. Complete remodel of the whole restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hailey Melvin

Is an amazing atmosphere that transports you to a fairytale world! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hailey Melvin

Is a great mystical experience with amazing service. Highly recommend!

Ginny Ciraldo

I love this place. The atmosphere is fun, and the burgers & hand cut fries are delicious! The new owners took a good, but hum drum establishment and turned it into a cool place for the entire family. Someday I’ll try more things on the menu, but for now it’s my go to for burgers!

Paulette Porter

Great food! Hamburgers are excellent and so are the sandwiches! Third trip in and very consistent with great service and food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jamie Curtis

Love the atmosphere and decorating. Nice to have a fun place to eat that is out of the ordinary. The service was great but the food was just okay. They do have gluten free choices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kayla Napolitano

Great food and extremely kid-friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meghan Calvillo Higman

Such a fun place for lunch and the food is delish! Highly recommend the Mac & Cheese!

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