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    Downtown Freddie Brown

    4.1 (34 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Delis, Sandwiches
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    DOWNTOWN FREDDIE BROWN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Joe B.

    After all these years still a great place to eat lunch downtown if you are near the US bank tower. After covid it is harder to get into this building now that there is only one entrance so don't give up. Used to come here for breakfast sandwiches pre covid and ended up not coming back for 3 years. After 3 years owner still recognized me. Prices have gone up but that is true everywhere. One new addition is a hot lunch bar for 11.99 a pound. A little something different and worth trying out. Not a huge selection but enough.

    Turkey Bacon Sammy!!

    I work in the building and eat here regularly. I think it's the best turkey bacon sandwich around!

    Say goodbye to pork and hello to this tasty bird
    Eric H.

    This place is run by a lovely older man and his wife. They take pride in the business and it shows. Everything here is better than you'd expect from looking at it. The fresh roasted turkey is delicious and moist. My favorite thing is the thanksgiving sandwich. I also really enjoy the breakfast sandwiches because they are fairly tasty and not too much money.

    It's a turkey sandwich.
    Tim E.

    Downtown Freddie Brown is the day after Thanksgiving at your mom's house. They carve the turkey right in front of you. They slap on some mayo lettuce and tomato on some cheap grocery store bread like your mom buys. Its dry like a turkey sandwich. Its real. It costs $6.

    BLAST sandwich with onions and a cup of Chicken Gumbo.  (I already ate half the sandwich)

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    I'd attach a picture but I ate it too fast it was so good. Definitely worth stopping in.

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    3 years ago

    Turkey Sandwich and dinner are both fantastic. Was perfect for some comfort food. The guys back there are also really nice people.

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    5 years ago

    They Are Open! Check it out. Delicious turkey sandwiches roasted fresh every day!

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    So delicious and the family who owns it is so nice and adorable! my new breakfast spot!!

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    An OK deli that uses store bought bread and dry turkey. Not much else can be said. Well, they are quick.

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    Lottie and Zulas

    4.6(160 reviews)
    1.4 miEliot, Northeast Portland
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    I'm not much one for sandwiches, but a friend recommended this shop to me. One a day my stomach…read morewent on crazy growling mode, I paid Lottie a visit. Entering the shop, you will be greeted by loud music. Be ready for that. You will have the option to dine outside, if the weather provides it and the seats are empty. The hosts are wonderful and very accepting with a positive attitude. Smiles and all. I ordered the Jim because it was the only sandwich I could eat. The majority of the sandwiches contain meat, so I would not recommend this for vegans or pescatarians. Jim was delicious and I consumed both halves of Jim flawlessly. Either hunger overruled me, or the sandwich was that satisfying. I do recommend the shop, but with limited options for non-meat eaters, I truthfully would rate Lottie and Zulas, 4.5. Yet, I don't believe the spot was "good."

    My tastes are likely just different as the reviews for this place speak for themselves. We had the…read moreJimmy (as a salad). It was too smokier than I imagined but tasty. We also had the Vinny which was fine, a bit spicier than I thought it would be, but I'm a wimp. The service was fine, not overly friendly but adequate. The food is 4 stars, the service 3 starts, but the real bummer was all the plastic. Plastic container, plastic cups and we were eating in. They asked if it was to go and we said no, but everything came in plastic anyway. The ambiance is quintessential Portland, right up until they bring all your food in plastic with plastic silverware to boot.

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    Geraldis Italian Sandwich Shop

    4.3(518 reviews)
    5.4 miSouthwest Portland
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    Let me start by saying I didn't take pictures. For anyone who reads my reviews, that's a big part…read moreof them: ALL THE PICTURES. Presentation, portions, half eaten, etc... but I didn't. Because the food was so damn good. Look - I'm going to start off by saying I grew up practically on The Hill. Out here, you'll have to Google it (make sure to add 'RI' to the search or you'll get some political BS), but back east, "alls you's have ta say" was those two words and anyone would know you knew your Italian, food and otherwise. There isn't anything on this coast that vaguely compares to The Hill's food, but walking into and biting out of Geraldi's was having a little piece of home. There's this little shop in the old town where the owner knew your voice when you called to order... you'd walk in, and you heard "hey cousin!" whether you were or not, and that's the vibe you get from Geraldi's. The food is much the same - you get something that looks like Nonna was at the range all day with her sauce (it's not gravy - no meat) and you came home looking like you haven't eaten in weeks: "I'm gonna fatten you up before you leave" and you walked out the door with a sub (sandwich, that is - not a submarine) that weighed the same as a newborn. We got three of those babies: a Chicago Beef (seal of approval from the orderer - only 'complaint' was that they had to eat it all in one day because the bread was quote too soggy to make it to lunch the next day - travesty), an Italian sausage (just as delicious when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and a Chicken Parmeroni (I thought somehow even better when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and I could have absolutely gone back the next day if it weren't for A. the leftovers 2/3 of us had and B. the meal planning we'd done for the week. I also grabbed a side of giardiniera because I will get it anytime I see it available and I inhaled it - I need to know if I can by it by the vat instead of the side cups because it too was similar to what I can find at home (about practically nowhere out here) and amazing!! I'm still upset I didn't take pictures though!

    Atmosphere: Casual, takeout spot…read more Food: Italian Beef was very good. Quite filling too for the size. Price: For a 6 inch sandwich, it's a little on the high side. On the plus side, I was pretty full after eating. Service: Walk-up service. Parking: Small lot in front.

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    Lardo

    Lardo

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 miHosford-Abernethy, Southeast Portland
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    Holy smokes, Pulled pork shoulder is amazing. It's like if you took a Carnitas Taco and it a…read moresandwich. Just add kimchi and a spicy mayo sauce and there you go. Corn Ribs were very tasty as well. I'd say very inspired by a LA Elote from the elote man. Service was great. Really sold me on getting this combo as it was Their favorites. If you have the time come by and check this out!

    This was an incredible introduction to the Portland food scene, delivering some of the best…read moresandwiches I've ever had. Between the genuinely friendly hospitality and the flavor combinations, this spot hits it out of the park and is a must for sandwich lovers. Griddled Mortadella (5/5): An incredibly delicious sandwich that perfectly balances rich, salty, and savory flavors. It comes loaded with a generous portion of grilled mortadella and melted provolone cheese, perfectly moistened with a tangy mustard aioli. The fresh lettuce and bell peppers added a satisfying crunch to every bite. Chefwich - K-Town Steak Sandwich (5/5): A limited-time creation packed into a banh mi roll. It had a generous portion of perfectly tender and sweet bulgogi steak that pairs with their melted jack cheese. The gochujang mayo sauce had a subtle and sweet heat, while the fresh kimchi added crunch and slight acidity to balance the rich meat. Elote Tater Tots (5/5): Definitely a creative side dish. The tots were perfectly fried and topped elote style with cotija cheese, pairing well with the smoky chipotle mayo on the side. Logistics Tip: Street parking is surprisingly easy to find in the surrounding area, even on a busy weekend evening. The restaurant has a spacious layout with plenty of seating options both inside and outside. If you're a first-timer, don't hesitate to ask the staff for suggestions, as they're exceptionally warm, welcoming, and passionate about the menu.

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    Downtown Freddie Brown - cafes - Updated September 2026

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