Food: This was one of my favorite spots to go to for lunch or to cater from during college!…read moreMendocino's sandwiches are amazing, especially their Not So Fried Chicken, Vegan Banh Mi, and Happy Hippie! I've heard the Peruvian Steak, Prosciutto, and Chicken are good too! My only feedback with the Happy Hippie is that there is slightly too much filling, so it falls when you are eating the sandwich. Each of their sandwiches comes with two halves and is filling and satisfying. They also use fresh, vibrant vegetables, and a store associate told me their bread is baked fresh every day! Service: The service here is half the reason I come! A lovely store associate will guide you when ordering, and they will bring the food right to you! When they bring the food, there are two napkins on the tray. If they see you carrying your tray after you are finished eating, they will also offer to take it for you! Although the sandwich prices are slightly premium, you are paying for their healthy ingredients and exceptional service! Ambiance: This restaurant is spacious with many tables on the inside and outside! Their bathrooms are also really clean and well kept! Please go here for a healthy, non-bloating meal when you're in the area!

Tough call... This is my favorite Mendocino Farms location…read moreout of at least five I have been to around Orange County. The problem with this sandwich chain is one and only: They have a huge issue with quality consistency. Ask their managers and they will tell you that the portions and sandwiche ingredients are strictly measured, but as a customer you know that's not the case. You go to some places and get these tiny sandwiches with two slices of bread and barely any ingredients in between. The Tustin location, located in Whole Foods has been the worst offender at this by far. Now this Campus Drive location has been creating the best, most generous, consistent sandwiches. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen every time still. It all depends on who you get as you cook on that day, crafting your sandwich. Some day sandwiches that get to the table are juicy and enjoyable, and sometimes, they come out to be disappointedly small, with minimum amount of ingredients. I had to complain to the manager a couple of times, but it doesn't help. Every time I come here, I pray to get the right chef who will make my sandwich well. Absolutely hate being at their mercy.

This spot has been on my list for a while and I finally got to go on father's day with my fam…read more We got the steak sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, and tuna salad sandwich. Each one of them was delicious in their own way but the star was definitely the steak sandwich. The steak was cooked perfectly and it was a great portion. They also held up nicely as we got them to go and ate them at the beach. Because it was father's day it was a bit crowded and we waited about 40 mins for our sandwiches but i'm sure it's not that long on a regular day. Definitely going to be back to try their smash burger, fries, and soft serve

Mario's Butcher Shop offers great sandwiches and they do a lot of business. People stream into this…read moreshop steadily. I ordered the Wagyu Tri Tip sandwich special and my order was nearly the last available that Friday. I also ordered their Paradise Iced Tea, which was good, but not spectacular at a paradise level in my opinion. The tri tip sandwich could have been executed in all the right ways, but the Serrano chilis were overdone and took over the sandwich. The balance was thrown off. The Serrano masked the overly chunky tri tip and my palate. If the Serrano chilis were diminished by a half or even two thirds, this would be a far better sandwich. The quality of the sesame seeded hero bus was great and I could taste it, but overshadowed by the Serranos.I could tell the cheese sauce was also well thought out and executed on its own, but again the chilis masked all that goodness. The same goes for the chunky sauteed onions, whose sweetness could have offered a nice counterpoint to the tri tip and chilis, but was overwhelmed by the chilis. This also applied to the tri tip, whose Wagyu flavor should have been at the center of this sandwich, but was pushed aside by the Serranos. You're onto a good thing with this Tri Tip and I was looking forward to enjoying it, given we don't commonly see the tri tip cut on the East Coast. When you run this special again, back off the Serranos by a considerable amount and chop the tri tip a bit more finely so one can eat it without having to eat oversized chunks. The quality is there, but the balance and execution were off. 3.4 stars

Great service, unbelievably good sandwich. I really like the atmosphere and how professional they…read morewere making sure I got exactly what I wanted. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a GREAT sandwich.

Stopped in to grab lunch today. I was completely overwhelmed with the menu because there is jist so…read moremuch good stuff to choose from Rhaun was at the counter and he was so so helpful because I was completely confused on what to order. I ended up getting the chicken salad. I found out that It was made to order which I absolutely loved. One of my friends ordered the tuna and the other ordered the heatwave. Every sandwich was absolutely delicious and all the ingredients were so fresh. it's simple decor but its still a little vibe. its clean and inviting. I dont live in the area but will return in two weeks for work so I will definitely be back. sadly we ate too fast to take photos. maybe next time. Rhaun was the best part of the experience.

A hidden gem. Found by accident but it was fantastic. Pastrami sandwich was out of this world…read more Bread was soft and the pastrami was warm up.

I miss that local neighborhood feeling you get when you frequent an establishment where they all…read moreremember your name, and make you feel like you're part of the family. It is a rare gem, when you feel both at home, and the food is amazing. Sometimes it's a trade off, however, at 17th Street Deli you get the best of both worlds. Go, visit, eat, and just like me, even on your first visit, you'll feel made welcome, a part of the family, and really just enjoy every minute. The people, the food, the place. I would give 10 stars if I could.

Great sandwiches every-time I come to Ike's. I first had Ike's when I lived in the Bay Area and I…read morewas so excited when I found them in Southern California. Their gluten free bread is one of the best in the game and their variety in sandwiches is unmatched. My favorites are the Matt Cain and the Hella Fat Bastard. The sandwiches are made fresh to order so they do take a few minutes to come out, I would say around 10-13 minutes but they are well worth it. This location has some tables inside as well as some outdoor seating options. The staff is always friendly and the last time I was there, the manager was walking around to each table checking in and seeing how their food was tasting (pretty great service for a sandwich shop I would say)! The sandwiches are a little pricey but for the quality and the portion, I think they are well worth it. I am happily a returning customer to Ike's!

Doordashed a veggie sandwich choice ("sometimes I'm a vegetarian": Marinated Artichoke Hearts,…read moreMushrooms, Pesto, Provolone and of course their dirty sauce) and it was tasty If you're not eating it immediately, maybe ask for no sauce- it's on all of their sandwiches automatically- it's a lot of sandwich for the money and most ppl couldn't finish it all at once They have a TON of vegetarian and vegan options so I'll order again and again until I've tried them all!

Very friendly staff. Inside was very clean, indoor and outdoor seating…read more Got the latter, orange juice and the breakfast burrito. Latte was good considering it comes from one of those automated machines. Orange juice was fresh and ice cold, perfect. Burrito was big, filled and hot. Perfecto split honestly. Parking is a garage BUT it's free validation they offer so that good. Def will be back to try their sandwiches next.

Been coming here for a minute and figured it's finally time to say it. Trough really don't miss…read more Every time it's fresh, clean, real farm to table quality. No extras, just quality ingredients done right. Rodrigo always keeps it solid. Quiet, cool, respectful. He doesn't do too much, just makes sure everything is right and lets the food speak for itself. Service is always smooth, staff stays on point, whole place got a good vibe. No fluff, just trough. I'll be back like always.

The best feature of this business is the service. Every employee interacts with you, offers to…read morehelp, and they even offer to cleanup your mess when you leave. You can tell who is the manager - he's the guy sitting at a table with a "Stand" hat and tee-shirt feverishly entering data and looking at stuff on the computer. Why are managers always the one at the table with a laptop? If you go just down the block to Flower Child the manager is the one working at the counter handing our orders, or delivering orders to tables and interacting with the guests. Never saw him use a laptop but I'm certain he does. But the manager said goodbye to us as we left. A chicken sandwich with chicken and cole slaw was made with chicken that we very flat and hard, and had no real taste at all. I think we've been trained to get all our flavor from sauces - they had lots of sauces available and brought them to the table on request. A basket of sweat potato fried was undercooked and too soft. Not so good even with salt and lots of sauces. Of course we didn't eat the signature burger....that's what The Stand is known for...so we didn't really give them a chance for their home run. The place was about 25% full at about 3pm so ambiance was fairly quiet and service was quick. Not sure about a return visit. We're on the fence.

I am going to round up my rating to 4 stars. It is located in the The Bluffs shopping centre off…read moreCalifornia State Route 73 and MacArthur Boulevard. The staff here are very friendly. Their menu is solid, with burgers and other items that make a casual meal. You can also order via their app to pick up. They get really busy at times, and orders take a little longer. There have been a few times when they made the wrong order by mixing up sauces among items I have ordered. For example, the sauces I order for fries were added to a hot dog. That can be annoying, especially when the orders state which condiments go with what items. They do correct the orders, which I appreciate. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. Because the Newport Beach weather is amazing year-round, eating outdoors is definitely a treat.

There's a reason this place has much lower rating than the Buena Park location…read more This is the worst sodduksodduk I've ever had. The rice cake was wrinkly and watery. Honestly it tasted disgusting. I took one bite and threw out the rest. Also, I'm not sure why they are using a burger bun instead of the same bread in the Buena Park location. It does not go well with the sandwich. There's only 1 person working so she was busy making the drinks/food by herself. I guess I'll stick to the Buena Park location.

It is nice and convenient to have this as an option within literal walking distance of UCI. The…read moreplace itself is super bare bones but at least you save on tip. You order at a kiosk, grab your own utensils and water, and throw out your own bowls and plates after. There's even a stack of takeout bags for customers to grab. The single staff member just fulfills the order and leaves it at the counter. As other reviewers have mentioned, the female employee isn't particularly warm and fuzzy but that's fine with me. The ramen here appears to be literally buldak ramen and shin ramen. The "mild" flavor shows no chili pepper icons next to it but if you can't handle spice, I would avoid. The K-style tteokbokki and udon is pretty spicy (two chili pepper icons) compared to some others we've had locally. It comes with fish cake and wide glass noodles. My fish cakes were a little dried out because of being overdone (or over reheated I should say). However, the other bowls for the rest of my group seemed to be fine. The flavor otherwise was good. Portion size is acceptable for the price. The udon was bouncy and cooked to perfection (not overdone or soft). The bulgogi bowl is totally not spicy so it's a good option for someone who doesn't want something spicy. It's not mentioned on the menu but it's served with a generous helping of roasted seaweed flakes on top. The portion was okay for the price but honestly, I think I prefer CA Gogi a few storefronts over which is somewhat similar in price but at least offers a choice of banchan to make your bowl more interesting. I would come back again if I was in the area and needed a close location to UCI and wanted tteokbokki for a reasonable price and is fast.