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    California Sourdough

    4.3 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    CALIFORNIA SOURDOUGH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Krystal L.

    California Sourdough is an absolute staple for many South Bay locals -- my partner & I are no exception! We love California Sourdough Eatery & it is our first choice for a meal when we are in the area. This little sandwich shop has quite the following; you can sometimes find the line long enough to go out to the parking lot, though I promise that they move quickly & that the sandwich is worth the wait! They bake their bread constantly throughout the business day -- so their sandwiches are always fresh, & they use Boar's Head products in their commitment to using quality products. Our go-to is the #14; Turkey & Pastrami with spicy mustard, garlic aioli, & 2oz. of extra meat. You can always order ahead on food delivery apps, like DoorDash, UberEats & Postmates, though I have found that only sandwiches are available through the apps. If you are willing to wait in line, pick up some potato salad to pair with your sandwich! They also have macaroni salad, assorted chips, & bottled or canned drinks that you can enjoy with your meal. Jalapenos, banana peppers, & various hot sauces are available for those dining-in or picking up. They have seating available both inside & outside, with extra chairs for those waiting to take their order to-go. Not the fanciest set-up or decor, but they do have everything you need for a great lunch! Staff is always friendly & efficient -- yet to have had a bad experience in my years of coming here. I would absolutely recommend a sandwich from California Sourdough to anyone who wants to try a killer sandwich -- & I'm not usually a sourdough fan!

    Nick G.

    Really good sandwich and the portions are huge! I tried the turkey, ham, and roast beef sandwich and wasn't disappointed. Service is quick and everyone is always super friendly. Definitely come hungry!

    Garlic herb turkey sandwich hollowed out. Perfect ratio!
    Sundeep G.

    I've been a regular of this place for over 10 years! Recently in the last year or so they changed ownership (the old owners retired and probably sold the business to the new owners). Good news is the new owners have done a great job keeping up the same consistency that this sandwich shop is renowned for--same amazing bread, same menu, same ingredients. Service has been nice and efficient as well! What sets this place apart is the sourdough bread. It's some kind of secret family recipe from the original owner, you just can't find this kind of perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside sourdough sandwich bread anywhere! The bonus is the bread is usually hot and fresh out of their fast-firing oven so you get the absolute freshest bread in your sandwich. It's so good that they don't even allow you to buy it on it's own. They don't even need to sell it that's how much they go through. Since this place has so many reviews I won't beat to death what is already well known, instead I'll add a few Pro-tips from my years of experience devouring their sandwiches: * you can get the sandwich hollowed out! This means they take out the excess bread-y part of the inside of the baguette. This leaves a more manageable sandwich in my opinion. I prefer that crisp exterior and just a bit of the fluffy interior. I feel like it creates a more balanced sandwich overall. You can get both sides hollowed out or just one. Recommend trying it this way! Feels less heavy this way as well. * They give you a slight discount for cash. It's just under $20 for a sandwich, I usually get the garlic herb turkey sandwich. Price is honestly fair since it's a full meal and delicious. They also have chips and a good variety of drinks that go well with the sandwiches. I highly recommend trying the diet peach snapple, that flavor is so good! * They have some dipping sauces on the side, try the chili-garlic sauce, it goes so well with most of the sandwiches! * Don't get discouraged by the line out the door, it moves pretty fast!

    Johnnys C.

    California Sourdough is a no-frills, cash-leaning sandwich spot known for one thing above all else--the bread. The sourdough is soft, slightly tangy, and fresh-baked, and it really carries every sandwich. Popular picks like the spicy turkey get a lot of love for being generously stuffed and flavorful. Most reviews praise the quality of the sourdough itself as the standout, often saying it's the reason to come back. The vibe is more grab-and-go than sit-down, and it can get busy during lunch hours. A few downsides people mention are limited hours, occasional wait times, and inconsistent service depending on the day.

    Reuben sandwich
    Tim N.

    I love that this is a local mom and pop operation. It's super busy yet everyone was so nice. It was hard to choose a sandwich so I went with a Reuben. I plan on trying some of the other sandwiches there in future visits.

    New hours. They're open on Saturdays?! WHAAAT?!
    M W.

    Haven't been here in a while because the hours are so limited, but when I went today... somebody slap me silly because they have different (i.e., longer hours) & are under different ownership! I went in, ready with cash in hand, but lo & behold, they accept tap to pay?!! AMAZING! The menu is pretty much the same, but I think there were a couple new sandwiches. The bread is better than before - fresher & served warm. Plus, they put stickers on the sandwiches now so you know whose is whose without having violate someone's sandwich by opening it. I love that little extra touch!

    #6 Roast beef and turkey
    Jasmine G.

    This sandwich slaps!! I went right before closing and there was no line. The menu was easy to understand and relatively simple. They give you the choice of regular mustard or spicy mustard and a pickle as well! I ordered the #6 which was roast beef and turkey and it was so freaking good! I devoured half of the sandwich in the parking lot! The place was kind of hard to find. It was kind of facing the street but there were signs to guide you. Price was ~$15 per sandwich which is not too bad since the sandwich was HUGE. I highly recommend this spot for a grab and go lunch!

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    Blake V.

    It is hard to find when you arrive go around the garbage area and you will see it!! Great place the sandwich was amazing!

    Hot Pastrami & Hot Reuben Sandwiches
    Chrissy H.

    We haven't been to CA Sourdough in a number of years. We noticed right away they were under new ownership. We couldn't help but compare what we remember then to what it is now with the way the Sourdough bread tasted. The original Sourdough bread was a lot more light and flavorful. This new Sourdough is much more bready and not as flavorful. We ordered a Hot Pastrami and Hot Reuben sandwich and although it was large in size, it was a lot of lettuce filler and disappointingly not very much meat. The sandwich overall was good, not great like before. My belief is that the Original Owners sold the business but not their Sourdough bread recipe. There's seating inside and seating outside. A very small establishment but a pretty well oiled machine.

    Spicy turkey
    Ethan W.

    Cozy deli with yummy sourdough sandwiches, seating options, and quick service! The sourdough (you can get it toasted) has a nice and crackly texture. They offer pretty flavorful meats and sauces, give hearty portion sizes, and are pretty customizable to your preferences. I ordered the spicy turkey and the meat had light pepperiness but wasn't too spicy. It paired quite well with the spicy mustard for an extra boost of flavor. It also comes with a pickle spear on the side by default for some extra acidity and flavor. Overall really solid sandwich perfect for a quick bite. They have dine in seating but I did takeout and the sandwich held up pretty well

    Turkey with Garlic Aioli ($15, 4/5 stars)
    Melanie H.

    I appreciate their freshly baked, crunchy bread and garlic aioli! Their hours are very limited so it's hard to grab food here. While I enjoyed my sandwich, the sourdough doesn't quite live up for me personally. I felt this way having been years before. The bread isn't really sour like sourdough and honestly reminds me of a Vietnamese baguette. RECS: + #2 Turkey ($15, 4/5 stars) WITH garlic aioli! The garlic aioli elevates the taste so much further. I love that they use Boar's Head deli meats

    Turkey & Pastrami
    Kristina K.

    I went on a weekday right upon opening and there was already a line out the door! It was semi tricky for me to find, it's on the first level around the side of the building. Although a long line, it moved semi fast and it was a short wait after ordering. Employees were super sweet. There is an option to have them warmed up which I did after the fact that I paid. I got the turkey and pastrami and the tuna sandwich. Each sandwich is $15 and they are hefty!!!! The rolls are freshly baked, you can see them grabbing them out of the oven and see them making the sandwich. Each sandwich is half a sourdough roll. There is an option to add brown mustard or yellow mustard. All sandwiches come w mayo lettuce and tomato. My only thing is it was a little too saucy for me. I want to try again with light mayo/mustard. There is seating to eat your sandwich along w a little condiment bar. Also seating while you wait for your sandwich number to be called.

    Seasoned Garlic Turkey Sanswitch.  The bread is so good to enjoy.,For sure will be back to try different flavors.

    Loved the Tuna Salad and Seasoned Garlic Turkey Sandwiches. May is so friendly to help out for the Extra sourdough bread to enjoy.

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    Been coming here for a while, glad there are opening Saturday :) can get my sandwich fix

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    Very good deli sandwiches, nice friendly service and it's clean! I would definitely go back again

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    Ask the Community - California Sourdough

    Is it me or did they skimp on the cuts of deli? I love their bread but if I'm paying $15 I don't want less protein, keep it the same as before. I hope the new owners take notes of this before they start losing customers.

    “Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you love our bread, and we take every comment seriously. We follow standard portions for our meats to ensure consistency, but we’re sorry if it didn’t feel that way during your visit. We’ll… 

    What is preventing them from opening on weekends?

    I heard they are now open on Saturdays.

    Question for the new owners, did the bread recipe change? Did the old owners change it when they sold it to you?

    Bread changed years ago. The original bread supplier went out of business during COVID.

    March 2025- new ownership? Things seem different this last visit!

    Yuppp. Original owners sold it and retired. I miss them already.

    Can you call in your order? Or is it walk-in only?

    Yes. They prefer you call before they open at 11:00 am. The earlier the better. You don't have to wait in line. Proceed to the cashier with your name, pay and they will make your order.

    Is this place better than jersey mikes?? In regards to sandwiches

    Yes

    Is the sourdough bread dairy free? I know it can be made with either milk or water...

    No!

    Did they recently change the bread served? Seems more like a really doughy french bread now.

    I thought so too. But less doughy and more crusty. Need to go back to validate. Wasn't sure if it was an one off or indefinite change. Either way, still amazing bread.

    Is this the same owner as Freshly Baked Eatery?

    Can you offer crispy bacon to any sandwich?

    Yea. For an additional charge.

    Is it still cash only?

    Yes

    Are they open on MLK (Jan 20)?

    What is their 'special sourdough spread' made out of?

    It's actually mayo & either regular or spicy mustard. The spicy mustard (not really spicy) is the Best!

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Not that I know of

    Are there non-sourdough bread options?

    Yes. They have other options like rye and wheat

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