I consider myself above average in the field of sandwich expertise. I work in the field as a…read moreRegional Manager, I enjoy sandwiches still and I try out different spots often to see what the "competition" is like. Board and Brew is definitely top notch! I was deciding on where to snag lunch on my way to another store doing my rounds and I really wanted a sandwich. I decided to get the Turkado, some dirty Maui chips and drink. The total came to $17 and some change, not bad about the avg for the area and any lunch. The service was great, the woman who helped me was nice, and efficient, she helped me select what chips to get. Not much bantering but I do enough of that at work, so all good here. The store was clean, nice vibe, music. My order was ready in the time it took me to fill my soda cup and sit down to scroll 1 scroll thru outlook emails. Maybe 5-7 mins the woman who gave me my order asked if I wanted some secret sauce on the side, and put it in the bag. The bag felt heavy! The sub was huge! Probably 8inches bread was nice and springy, there was enough lettuce, tomato and sauces on it. I love the sunflower seeds, gives it a nice little crunch. The meat is more of a very thin piled high but there is a lot of it! I like how the sub is assembled meat, cheese, toppings sauce, it seems to hold together nicely.

This review covers my experience across multiple locations, including Harbor Boulevard in Costa…read moreMesa and Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach. When I first started coming to Board and Brew, I would have given it a solid five stars, but my perspective has shifted after six years of exploring other local options in the county. The Evolution of the Experience: * Ingredients: While the food is definitely better than a pre-made deli sandwich from a grocery store, it isn't exactly top-tier. The bread and meat are good, but as you try more specialized places, you realize these are fairly standard. * The Famous Sauce: Their signature sauce is tasty, but it feels like it contains a high amount of monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG is a neuro-exciter that can make people feel overstimulated or unwell after eating it, and it feels particularly intense in this recipe. * Consistency: Both the Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa locations were great initially, but they now feel more like a solid, middle-of-the-road option. The Best Use Case: * Catering & Events: Even with a three-star rating, this is absolutely the place I would go if I needed catering for a birthday party or a large event. Their pricing and preparation for bulk orders are hard to beat. Final Thoughts: If Yelp allowed half-stars, I'd probably give this a 3.5. It's a reliable, solid sandwich shop, but the ingredient quality and the intensity of the MSG in the sauce keep it from being a five-star favorite for me anymore. Edit: The owner replied to my comment about how their food is high quality, but 6 years of taste testing says otherwise. While you may not add pure MSG crystals to your sauce, it still contains MSG.It is misleading to claim "No MSG" or "High Quality" when the sauce relies on ingredients that are chemically identical to it. For instance: Tomatoes and Tomato Paste: These are among the highest natural sources of free glutamate. If the recipe uses tomato paste--as many copycats do--it will test positive for MSG. Soy Sauce & Worcestershire Sauce: Both frequently cited in recipes for this sauce, these contain naturally occurring MSG through fermentation or hydrolysis. Nutritional Yeast: Often used to provide a savory flavor, it naturally contains high levels of glutamate.Hydrolyzed Proteins: Ingredients like "hydrolyzed vegetable protein" (HVP) or "yeast extract" are processed specifically to release glutamates. Legally, a company might say they "don't use MSG" if they don't add the pure additive, but that is a technicality. MSG is linked to various health issues for sensitive individuals, and just because many consider it "safe" doesn't mean it's healthy or non-harmful. If the food is truly "high quality," why rely on these additives to create flavor? Best Wishes

i've been here a few times, but their menu is so big so im glad i got to take more people along…read morewith this time to try more what we got: brisket melt sandwich southern bbq burger smac n cheese burger truffle banger burger z-dog brisket quesadilla oreo milkshake everything was truly so delicious and flavorful- you can't go wrong with any of those options genuinely the fan favorites were the southern bbq and the brisket melt, however, i still thought each and every item was sooo good the interior is aesthetic and has some seating, though it's not a super big space. there's some seating outside too.

Tiny little place tucked into a tight corner. Ordered a…read moreclassic cheeseburger and tots and was pleasantly surprised The smash on the burger wasn't really as smashed as other places with crispy edges...it was more like flattened although the halal meat was delicious. The lettuce didn't hold up nor did the bun but all of the flavors were great. The tots were definitely overfried...dark brown rather than golden. Ranch dressing was a little bland...maybe missing dill? Overall pretty good but definitely pricey 23 bucks for a combo. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but if I'm in the area I might try a specialty hot dog.

My favorite breakfast burrito -- ever? I found this place in San Diego, was stoked to find another…read morelocation. Same greatness at this location. The bacon burrito is the best one imo -- brown sugar bacon, eggs, guac, chipotle aioli, & tortilla strips? Perfection! The carne asada breakfast burrito a close 2nd! Love both salsas too, just can't go wrong with anything here!

Solid breakfast burritos weighing over a pound at Earlybird Breakfast Burritos. I ordered online…read moreand my order was ready for by the time I arrived. Red and green salsas are available at no extra charge (bonus). I split a spiced soyrizo with my husband. It had a good mix of ingredients - not too many tater tots, not too much eggs. It does have American cheese, which is kind of unusual, but pure nostalgia for me. At $13, it's one of the more reasonably priced breakfast burritos out there. There's limited seating inside and some outdoor seating. It's kind of hard to find, tucked in the back of the parking lot of The Lab in Costa Mesa. Great breakfast option if you're in the area.

Smashburger 3/5 $11 Had a crisp to the patty edge, but it…read moredidn't hit me with flavor like other spots. I felt the pickle is cut a bit thick, if they can cut it a little thinner then it may have fared better. My fav part of the burger is actually the bun as it was super soft lol other spots do a better smash Fries with cheese $9 3.5/5 Not the hugest portion, but their fries are very good. The cheese sauce is kinda whatever, it needs more spice, salt, or seasoning. The tallow they use to fry the potatoes plays well with the sausage gravy! Service Always friendly, very cold temperature inside lol they have a small lot for parking in the back actually!

So this is simply Hola Adiso in Costa Mesa running dinner service at night. Seemed they're going…read morefor a diner vibe. Service was solid, though one staff member was going around giving free food to a guy she seemed to be flirty with, good for him though. Overall it was ok but nothing great. Assiming they just need time to perfect. I ordered the smash burger, hot dog, fries and quesdilla. The hotdogs was basically rough like a slim Jim. That the greatest at all. Ate 2 bites and junked it. The quesdilla was a basic cheese quesdilla no issues at all but it was basic. The major issue the smashed burgers weren't actually smash burgers they were just normal burger. Think a big Mac Patty. Also the burger was pink in the middle.

Insanely great food! This has to be my favorite breakfast spot in OC!…read more Bulgogi breakfast burritos are insane!

Amazing food! The sandwich bread is so incredibly soft and delicious, while the filling is hearty…read more BIG portions too! I heavily recommend this place!!!

Such a nice walk in town. Stopped to "look" and ended up leaving with 3 yummy desserts…read more The molasses's cookie practically crumbles, it's so good. The peanut butter cake was extremely sweet The triple Berry cheesecake is where it was at!!!!!! So delicious. They serve all sorts of coffees and drinks and a full menu of food as well. Tes was the one that served us and totally cool person! Very friendly and patient (and when I say patient, I think we took up a half hour of her time asking questions and trying to pick- no one else was behind us......)

I live within walking distance and somehow this place wasn't on my radar until now. I've already…read morebeen twice this week, which probably says everything. Grace and Gabi were warm and welcoming, and Grace in particular made me feel right at home both times. I also had the chance to meet the owner, Victoria, and hear a bit about her vision for the space, which made me appreciate it even more. The ambiance is lovely, with an English garden feel that makes you want to linger. The latte was excellent, and the baked goods were just as good. Also, my son loved the breakfast burrito and the tuna melt really was great. Definitely a new go-to for me!

I have lived from San Diego to Los Angeles, and I have never had a pastrami on rye sandwich like…read morethis one! The pastrami was pure perfection, the greens fresh and crispy, the pickles big and chunky, and the rye was fresher than fresh. There was just enough moisture that the sandwich was easy to eat without falling apart. The fries were cooked to perfection. There is an assortment of sauces, but I opted for no sauce today. This was also my first Boylan Root Beer, and WOW--it took me right back to childhood and root beer floats. If you're old enough, then you KNOW what real root beer tastes like! I came for lunch the first time, and the place was packed, with seating filling up fast. This time I came for an early dinner: no line, no rush, and lots of places to sit! They close at 6 PM, so if you want an early dinner without the rush, make sure you come to Mario's Butcher Shop!!! You will NOT be disappointed!!!

The fries were good and the fresh was well battered. Dare I say a tad too expensive for what you're…read moregetting? It's nice. Service was okay as they are mainly a butcher shop? I'd go back to try other sandwiches but it's def a "splurge" for a sandwich.

This is great, it's simple, clean, down to earth and really accessible…read more The flavor quality of the food is fantastic, especially for the price. The counter person was really helpful adjusting my order and the coffee was great.

This is a small little hole in the wall that's absolutely adorable! It's very surfy California…read morethemed, and the service was great. I made a small stop and ordered their toffee almond matcha. A great mix of coffee and rich earthy taste! I will likely be back to update my review once I've tried their food