You aren't seeing double @sandwichemporium Stacked with…read moreflavor and over 50 years of tradition, Sandwich Emporium has been a Clairemont Mesa favorite for good reason. Some of John and Peter's top picks are the Cali Melt and the Pho-Wich, and they're just the beginning. Pair your meal with a refreshing popping lemonade or cold brew, then treat yourself to an açaí bowl or one of their famous chocolate chip cookies. Lettuce meet at Sandwich Emporium!

Was itching for a bagel but stumbled upon this place and the reviews had me sold! I think it is a…read moresolid 3.5 but nothing about the sandwich, service, or ambiance really pushed it over the top. That's not to say it's bad, I think all sandwiches places should be as good as this was, but it just wasn't special enough to get four stars in my opinion. You have all the staples and classic. Your roast beef's. Your turkeys. Your ham. They also serve breakfast sandwiches which looked super good. There's also a handful for interesting combos which caught my eye. I went with the Pho'wich which has slow cooked roast beef, fresh basil, tomato, onion, cucumbers, house pickled jalapeño, hoisin mayo, on a buttered garlic roll. I cut it in half, added some chips and a pickle. It came out to just about 20 bucks. I was one of three people in there on a Sunday around 1pm and from order to my mouth was no more than 7 minutes. The jalapeño wasn't spicy nor didn't taste very pickled. The hoisin sauce i thought would smack, but sadly it didn't. I love hoisin but thought it made the sub subpar. It fell a little flat from my expectations but the roast beef was tender and the bread was garlicky which added depth to it. I would come back to try the others but I don't think I'll come back anytime soon. The inside was cute and fun stuff on the walls that captured my attention. Service was nice. Can seat maybe 30 inside and another 10 or so outside where I sat with my dog.

I can't get enough of this deli. They have delicious- packed sandwiches. Everything tasted crisp…read moreand fresh. The girls are super nice. This time we ordered The mob and the godfather on sourdough bread. Macaroni salad (buy 1 get 1 free). Took them to the park and devoured them. Parking is hard to find. Paid street parking.

The most incredible sandwiches in San Diego!!!…read more I ordered (and HIGHLY recommend) The San Diegan Psych0 (on Sourdough) and THE HANGOVER (as a wrap). And while you're there, order a Big Chocolate Chip Cookie - You deserve a sweet treat, you've earned it! I really need to give The Hangover a bit more love. It was seriously stuffed, with Smoked Turkey, Black Forrest Ham, Bacon, and more!!! I will be having beautiful dreams about this sandwich/wrap. Thanks to Gina & Mr. Charlie for the most delicious sandwich I've ever had in San Diego. I can't wait to come back and enjoy more off the menu. Food - 1000/10 Customer Service - 1000/10

Honestly not sure how to feel but I'll explain my review of one star…read more First, you still need a mask. They have a sign saying we have a right to not wear one but they also have a right to not serve you. Okay... so I'm not welcomed unless we follow your regulations. Cool. Second, the drink is over $7.50 but wait, let's not stop there. They also charge an additional $0.75 charge to use your card. Okay, sounds like we might have to pay an additional fee to use the blender. Third, when I told her I would be back with cash. She thru the change on the counter. I gave her cash in hand. It was a unpleasant experience. Smoothie. Not worth the hassle or price. Avoid if you can. Have a great day !

Everyone should try grilled meat sandwich, it's delicious, true Vietnamese sandwich flavor, eat it…read moreright away. The drinks are not too special but still okay.

K Sandwiches is my favorite banh mi shop in SD. I was hesitant when I heard all of the positive…read morereviews, but it lives up to its reputation! The baguettes are fantastic, and filled with ample amounts of protein and vegetables. I try to eat pescatarian, and I love the char sui tofu. They also have a wide selection of food and drinks outside of banh mi, including fresh baked goods, che, and Vietnamese coffees. The price points are great. If you're in a rush, you can order online.

OG banh mi! And while the former low, low prices are a thing of the past, the restaurant interior…read moreis far superior (albeit eating surfaces are often dotted with crumbs as there is simply too much guest turnover to keep up with, so be sure to get some extra napkins to clear your own space) and the sandwiches as good as ever. Not sure why so many people line up at the counter when ordering at a kiosk is so convenient, but, hey, faster service for those in the know. ;) My fave banh mi is the Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong), but slap anything between those perfectly baked French baguette halves and I'd probably love it!

I'd give them 6 stars if I could. Best sandwich I've had in San Diego!…read more I work at a venue right down the street & we cater here for events all the time. All of my co workers rave about this place. It's INSANELY good! Cute little spot with some outdoor seating. Would highly recommend this place if anyone asked for a good sandwich around here.

Heard a lot about this place so decided to try it…read more We tried the Rich Boy and the Super Mario. We got half sandwiches but be aware that the portion sizes are huge! Half a sandwich will absolutely fill you. The rich boy had spicy chicken and the super Mario had bell pepper spread which made it sweet. We both got the Dutch crunch bread. It was okay. Curious to try the other breads. Each sandwich came with a mini cookie - delightful!!! All in all solid sandwiches but not the best ones I've had in San Diego. Service was fast and friendly! There is barstool seating outside and to the left of the restaurant is an indoor dining area. Parking is paid street. Depends on the time you're there but it can get pretty busy so just be prepared.

My new favorite sandwich spot! Portions are proper, ingredients are fresh, and prices affordable…read more Tucked in University Heights there's convenient parking out front. There's and indoor/outdoor area so pet-friendly! They also have a dog treat they make in house as well David and all of the staff today were incredibly welcoming. The chicken salad sandwich was so full and toasted to perfection, the wasabi beef was flavorful and also did not lack protein!

This place is one of the top 5 best sandwich shops in San Diego hands down. They also serve salads,…read moresoups, and some awesome sides. I heard they're going to start serving beer and wine soon as well! *Best 1st-timer options*: The Keeper (if you like it spicy) or the L.G.B.T. My favorite hot sandwiches are the Cali Cubano, B3, and The Keeper, while my favorite cold sandwiches are the Avocado Highway, L.G.B.T. (lettuce, gouda, bacon, tomato), and Caprese. My favorite salads are the Grapevine and Duck Cranberry. For sides I recommend the potato salad and tomato basil bisque. The aioli they use is to die for -- can't hurt to get a side of it with any sandwich! The restaurant is situated on the corner of Park Blvd. and Polk Ave. (more generally, it's on the strip of Park Blvd. between University Ave. and El Cajon Blvd.). There is usually a good amount of parking on Park Blvd. and Polk Ave., which is nice. The space has a simple-yet-tasteful modern design and interior, is always clean, with friendly and helpful staff. Great for lunch hour or a weekend date. Update: Came back today with my friend and we ordered the B3 and the Turkey & Cheddar Mousse sandwiches, plus sides of potato salad and cucumber salad, and a double chocolate cookie with pistachio and sea salt. Everything was really good, but the Turkey & Cheddar Mousse sandwich was the star of the show. The cookie was great too. We both agreed the potato salad could use some salt, but besides that it was a solid meal all around.

I so wanted to try the coffees, licuados, tortas, and pastries. Posted hours for the coffee shop…read morethe day I went was 7am-6pm. It was 1:30pm when I arrived. I parked in the alley in front of the entrance. I noticed they had security patrols by the building. There is a recycling center in the alley across from the bakery, it was busy over there today! Sadly, the coffee/smoothie bar was closed, and I settled for regular brewed coffee, some pan dulce, and a pollo torta - two out of four things I wanted to try. The prices are very reasonable here. I almost ate one whole pan while waiting for my torta. It was sooo good. The girl at the counter was quick and friendly. My food came out within 10 minutes, behind customers that ordered two sandwiches as well. I didn't mind waiting for made to order at all. The torta was gigantic! Lots of pollo, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, frijoles, mayo, avocado, jalapenos. The taste was omg. Coffee was also good, just what I needed today.

I just moved to Linda Vista area and there is no espresso anywhere! I arrived at 8am to purchase an…read moreespresso drink and a pastry. Saw their beautiful espresso machine as soon as I walked in. The staff working the register were very nice, but informed me that unfortunately they don't start serving espresso until 1pm which makes zero sense from a business standpoint, because most people want coffee in the morning. I am so disappointed and I will have to continue my search for a nice frothy morning cappuccino in Linda Vista.

We came for a company lunch and they did not disappoint! They got our big order out in a timely…read moremanner. I got the salad which was flavorful and had a large portion of protein. Their fresh juices were not too sweet and refreshing. They had plenty of seating inside and out.

I've passed by this sleek modern location several times. It seems more spacious than the Del Mar…read morelocation. The Mendo app has been super wonky since the update. I couldn't place an app order so decided to just walk in and order as it wasn't busy at all around 11a. There were plenty of workers. There seemed to be quite a bit of to go orders (maybe they placed online on a computer? ). The cashier said the app has been down for all locations today. I asked if it would be a long wait for a sandwich and she said no. She was friendly and ordering was easy. I was handed a receipt. I wasn't really sure where to go or sit so gave myself a tour of the place. There are alot of tables (inside and out) plus the a/c felt amazing even with all the open doors and windows. I thought the sandwich would be a quick order but I think it was almost 15min or so ? I wasn't sure if they call a name or how it's done so I asked someone at the counter and she said they'd call name if you didn't give a phone #. Hopefully the app gets back on track next time as it would have been alot easier/faster with an order of one sammie (esp before the lunch crowd). The Not So Fried Chicken sandwich was pretty good even when I ate it few hours later for early dinner. The extra slaw provided a nice texture and heft to the sandwich. The ciabatta bread was flatter than other locations for some reason. Del Mar is still my fave location bc the staff there is so welcoming and amazing.