A small, independently run local sub shop. A couple small tables, but mainly a take-out place. The subs are thickly loaded with meats and cheeses. The owner is the chef; so you are not at the mercy of a bunch of teen aged, first jobbers (as in many chain sub shops). Custom requests are no problem here! The hoagie buns are fresh and lightly toasted (or not, if you prefer). Choose your toppings and condiments, or go with the menu defaults. Not fancy, not expensive, and very satisfying! read more

This place was INSANE. I saw all the reviews for this little hole-in-the-wall sub shop and had to try it. My sandwich was PACKED to the brim. I was starving so I got the 10" but wow it was way too much food for me Either way this place is a must fora fresh tasting sandwich. I look forward to going back and trying one of their popular hot sandwiches! Thanks for great service and abiding by COVID guidelines. I will be back! read more

Good little one man shack sub shop. Their subs are great and super filling. Prices aren't bad, and parking is easy.

Good sandwiches, good meat proportions, making this shop a good value. The three different sandwiches we ordered had a tasty flavor. Everyone was happy. The ingredients were fresh, the shop was clean and the service was fast & friendly. They offer hot sandwiches too (which I will try next). This will be my 'Go To' sub place for the near future. read more

This place slays. Excellent sandwiches, and it's always a great conversation with the shop owner. The ingredients are ALWAYS fresh, and each Sandwhich is made with care. Definitely recommend! read more

Went at lunch....Business was empty. Visa master card or cash. Lost business over a small charge. No amx or discover. This business won't last long read more

I just had my first sandwich here today and it was as awesome as people have been saying! Will definitely be back again as it is VERY close to my job. Cool guy behind the counter too. read more

Balboa Sub Shop - Prices as of 6/1/2020 - Sandwiches Near Me - Northridge, California

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I thought the subs were really good here. I ordered a roast beef and they add a hot sauce to it. It's a twist I didn't expect and it was surprisingly good! I would go again to try something else read more

it was my first time here so I was iffy BUT this has to be One of the best sub shops I've ever been too! Mike was so nice the whole time I was there! He made conversation with me and had the best service! My sandwich was delicious! I wish I had a picture but it was to good I ate it so fast! I'll definitely be going again! read more

Wowzers! 1st timer. EXCELLENT MAN! Much RESPECT to this hidden gem. Loads of veggies packed tight on top of an abundance of protein. Since moving to the area... This is THE BEST sandwich yet. Props! read more

Fresh, hearty sandwiches. Small mom and pop owned shop. Never disappoints. The subs are huge and filling.

Stopped in for lunch and ordered the Italian Cold Cut. The sub was fully loaded and absolutely delicious, well worth the couple minutes it took for it to get put together. All the ingredients were fresh tasting and the bread was excellent. I was even treated to a bit of a movie while I ate, definitely was a great break from the work day. I'll absolutely be returning and am looking forward to trying out some of the hot subs! read more

The only place I go for quality subs in the valley. Fresh bread and quality ingredients. Great value and great service. The Italian with bacon is my go to. Try everything read more

Hidden Gem. Italian cold cuts fire. Place is clean and the sandwiches taste very fresh. Gotta try it or you're missing out!

Haven't been here in a while. I feel like the sub has gotten even better. I love Italian cold cuts, and this place makes the best ever. Highly recommend. read more

This place has by far the best sandwich in the SFV. We love the turkey, bacon, avocado, swiss. Also, the tuna sandwich with the spicy sauce is amazing. The owner is very friendly and if you are a regular, he knows what's your go to and all you have to say is your name and that you want the same, and he will deliver. This place does not disappoint. Thankful that he stays open through the pandemic. read more

Had to stop by after the gym to try it out & I must say that was a damn good sandwich. Perfect bread, the toppings & flavor were perfectly executed. I've had many different sub shops in LA & can forsure vouch for this place. read more

Came in off the reviews and as soon as I walked in heard for 15 minutes about this guy who's making the subs talk to his customer about his high school football days and how he thought about coaching WTF gotta let that go if you didn't play college. I would've entertained the session but was hungry so I left to De Francos subs. Kinda reminded me of "married with children" Al Bundys 4 touchdowns in one game. read more

When 3 stars is enough, that's the best way to describe Balboa Sub. Times are tough and it seems they are slipping a bit as evidenced by the pics. I ordered a turkey with avocado and swiss. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bwggqjANweZIgNPJ-bbugQ?select=kQ_23WSKyLz3AYHxY6GzTQ#K6dqEFsgYaPm4iYyUCcPHA The Roast Beef http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bwggqjANweZIgNPJ-bbugQ?select=kQ_23WSKyLz3AYHxY6GzTQ#EbHfl4aPflWtCtiHs2i8Kw The portions used to be bigger and the bread a bit fresher and the fixings a bit crisper. I think you get the picture. It is an o.k. sandwich, nothing all that great and nothing to write home about. It was $15 for two sandwiches for a decent sammie. Bonus for being a cool place and it beats Subway. read more

Balboa Sub Shop - Turkey Avocado Swiss...where's the avocado? - Sandwiches Near Me - Northridge, California

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Wow, this is a good sub shop folks. A true hidden gem. Ordered the italian cold cut my goodness, beautifully presented, and a hearty amount of food! and i even ordered it to go! delicious! read more

Balboa Sub Shop - italian cold cut 6" - Sandwiches Near Me - Northridge, California

A couple of days ago, my girlfriend was in Valley for a birthday party and asked if I wanted something for lunch before heading back home. I was feeling like a sandwich, but didn't want the typical Subway/Quiznos, so I went on Yelp for some suggestions. After reading the reviews all the great reviews this joint had, I decided to give them a try. I figured, it'd live up to its reviews. It didn't :( Maybe its because I didn't have it fresh, or maybe it's because the sandwiches were picked up pretty close to closing time, but they just weren't what I was expecting. From the reviews, I thought I'd be having this amazing sandwich, but it just wasn't. Don't get me wrong, it was good, just not something I'd recommend to anyone. Better than Subway? Definitely. But honestly, if I was in the neighborhood, I probably would go on Yelp again and try a different spot. read more

Great sandwich. Great service. Clean shop. I've been coming here over 20 years. During that time, ownership has changed hands but quality and service have never changed. read more

So this has become by go-to spot. The sandwiches are good, fresh and sometimes takes a while if they are busy, but worth the wait. Mike is awesome too. Don't forget to get the spicy red sauce on everything read more

Love Balboa Sub Shop! I don't live close by any more but whenever I can I stop here & get enough to have more at home. Regarding the wait times, it's never more than 10 mins which is a better than reasonable amt of time one should expect to wait for an amazing sandwich that's done right. You want good food? Give it the time it deserves. Everything is fresh & sooooo good!!! read more

I don't even wanna give this guy one star review. The worst customer service I've ever experienced. So I walked in at 12:05pm with two buddies and ordered my sandwiches. Mind you during my order he would give me a bad look when I would ask for my sandwich to be made a certain way. Anyways after we I putter our orders we were waiting inside for 10 minutes and they still weren't ready so we went outside to wait. While we were outside we saw people who ordered after us get their orders. We ended up waiting till 12:50 which is 45 minutes just for our sandwiches. And when I ate it i threw it away it was made so sloppy I would never go there again. The owner is a rude, inept prick and I hope none of you have to go through the same experience I did just to get a basic sandwich read more

Turkey with avocado is the best. This place is known for putting hot sauce in your submarine, so you've got to try it that way. The place can get busy during lunch and since its only 1 guy running the sub shop it can take him 15 minutes to get you the sub, so don't expect subway service, but its definatly worth the wait. By the way they only take cash. read more

I'll preface this by saying that I eat a low carb diet 99% out of the time...but this is one splurge I can't pass up. My big pet peeve with a sub sandwich is inconsistency...you know when you take a bite and get mostly bread and then then the next bit is too much lettuce and no meat??? Doesn't happen here, each sandwich is made with care and attention to detail so that with every bite you get just the right amount of every ingredient! Pair that with top-notch ingredients and you have a shop that cares about the product that they are producing; what more do you want as a customer? Trust the other reviews... - The home smoked BBQ is amazing when you can get it (goes fast)...if you see the smoker in the parking lot say a little prayer of thanks. - The hot sauce is good on every sandwich...it's not mouth scorching hot but a little heat with just the right amount of complementary flavor. - Orzo salad and Mac n' Cheese are great sides and really go great with a sandwich...amazing when paired with the BBQ though! Wait times can vary, if you go at lunch then expect to wait...it's good food, a good value, and people know it. If you don't like to wait then go in before or after the lunch rush or pick it up on your way home for dinner. read more

Best sandwich place ever. The shop went though a few different owners in last couple years, but the latest owner Mike has revived the sandwich quality to amazing standards. Be warned the time it takes to make a sandwich can be longer then average, especially during lunch time, but boy is it worth it. read more

Balboa Sub Shop - Roast beef, avocado, bacon, Swiss. amazeballs - Sandwiches Near Me - Northridge, California

Even when everything else may not seem the same during these crazy times, I love that I can count on the Balboa Sub Shop to deliver an amazing sub each and every time. I mean where do I start - the incredible taste of the classic ham and cheese sub - HELLO the ham is so tasty not too salty and never bland. Where do we begin on the pastrami - don't be coming in expecting a mile high - but don't expect to be disappointed either the pastrami sub is perfectly paired with all of the delicious additional toppings The best part I believe is when you open up any of the yummy selection of subs and see the fresh lettuce, beautifully red and ripe tomatoes (think they are Roma tomatoes yum) fresh cut red onion etc etc I mean wow it's just deliciousness all the way Now a bit about the vessel that holds the entire creation together- the bread - I have no idea where they get them from but the bread rolls are so soft and yummy - they are the best! Get a couple of subs and share with the fam - the tuna (so tasty and the perfect amount of mayo to tuna ratio) the turkey (if you love the ham you'll fall in love with the turkey too) the list goes on and on Trust me these subs are way better then going to a fast food drive thru they are fresh, tasty and more than enough to satisfy anyone who is hungry read more

Balboa Sub Shop - Check out my ham sub looks delicious and the taste so wonderfully fantastic! - Sandwiches Near Me - Northridge, California

This place came highly recommended to me recently and I had to give it a try and it's safe to say I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!!!! I think subway has lost a customer honestly... don't let the location of the shop confuse you this place is definitely a hidden gym in the community and I will ensure that all of my coworkers know where to get a decent sandwich in the future... I was kinda hesitant on getting the salsa added to my sub but man was it a great decision I can't wait to try the rest of the menu A+++++ read more

Best sandwich in the SFV. Highly recommend "The Special" or the "Teriyaki Beef," but they are all good sandwiches. A lot of meat and fresh delicious bread...and you've got to get it with the hot sauce and dressing. read more

I am a fan of their Hot Pastrami. We tried other places and hands down my favorite. Its messy but well worth it. I have them put the hot sauce in the sandwich but you can have it on the side. Not very spicy but works great with the sandwich. Since we dicovered this place, we have been back almost once a week. We tried the other Sandwiches, but I think it has the right amount of pastrami, onions, tomatoes, cheese and whatever else they put in. read more

I've been here a couple times and it's great, clean, good food, and the owner is super nice, I'll definitely keep coming back!

Awesome little hole in the wall find! Owner is really cool and knows his sandwiches. Ordered a large and it was huge! (That's what she said) Took half to go for later. The bread is magnificent. Delicious, toasty and soft. Quality meats and fresh veggies. The hot sauce on top adds a really nice kick! Definitely coming back! Keep it up! read more

Went in today because I was craving a sub and I've seen this place around so I came from arleta to try it out and was not disappointed at all. Just disappointed I didn't try it sooner. I ordered the cold cut extra spicy and let me tell you that sub had no chance against me. Sooo good and will be coming back for years to come. My new sub spot. It took a little while for it to be ready but you can't rush perfection definitely worth the drive. I would upload a picture but I devoured it before I got a chance lol read more

I ordered a BLT with light bacon, dry. It was delicious with very cold tomatoes and lettuce and really good bread. The shop was clean and there's ample parking. read more

This place is a little out of the way from where I live, but my roommates and I were craving Italian subs and decided to try it based on the reviews. It was well worth the trip. We all loved it and couldn't believe how much food we got for the price. Pickup was easy and felt really safe. We ate in the car when it was fresh, but I could see it getting soggy if you let it sit so maybe order the oil & vinegar on the side if you're not eating it right away. We'll definitely be eating here again! read more

Hands down the best sandwich shop in town!!! Just had the Italian Cold cuts and Meatball subs and they were out of this world! I'd show pics but we devoured them! Next time I'll get a pic and update. So GOOD!!!!! read more

The bread is fresh and soft. The sandwiches leave a bit to be desired....too much mayonaisse (oozing from sandwich). Lack of fresh tomatoes, lettuce, onions & pickles should be sliced rather than served like a chopped salad. Ultimately comparable to Subway in price and quality! read more

Balboa Sub Shop - Roast beef small Lil light on the meat huh? - Sandwiches Near Me - Northridge, California

Good Subs, way better than the big franchises. Happy to support good folks and local business owners.