We ordered a couple of sandwiches for pickup online. Everything was ready more quickly than the…read moreestimates and the guys behind the counter were super friendly. OMG, these were some of the best sandwiches we've had. I had the mean sandwich and my partner had the steak tartare. Their homemade mustard on the mean made the sandwich. The sandwiches are substantial on their own but the bag of fried potatoes make this a filling meal. First time here and we'll definitely be back. Thanks!

My husband and I were leaving the National Nordic Museum and wanted to grab some food to take home…read moreso we decided to order online at Mean Sandwich. My order was ready at the time that was specified (also received a text when it was done) and according to what I read, they keep your food on a warmer while they wait for you to pick it up. How nice! $20 for a sandwich seems pricey, but let me tell you, they definitely make a MEAN sandwich! The Mean - THICK pieces of juicy corned beef with housemade mustard, pickled red cabbage and mint. The cross section of the sandwich looks insane! The combination of flavors is excellent. The Hama Hama Oyster Po'Boy - Deep-fried Hama Hama yysters with housemade remoulade and lemon-pepper mayo. I loved this. The oysteres were nicely fried with not too much batter. You could really taste the oyster and appreciate the texture. The French roll was also very nice. It was similar to a Vietnamese Banh Mi roll. Soft, but with a light crispness on the outside. Fully Loaded Skins & Ins - Skins & Ins are basically a mixture of fried potato skins and potato chunks so you get a variety of texture: thin and crispy, or soft and meaty. The fully loaded option adds toppings similar to that of a loaded baked potato (white sauce, spices, scallions, and super crunchy bacon bits). This was a nice change from having the usual chips or fries with a sandwich. Parking can be somewhat of a challenge in this area, but if you're able to make it over then I think it's worth visiting.

My friend and I came to check out their grocery items. We ended up grabbing a couple things. This…read moremarket is small and fully packed. There's also a deli inside which we'll need to check out another time. The staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. Would enjoy coming back to try their menu.

This deli is awesome! Fueled us with lunch during our move so we have tried just about every…read moresandwich in the menu and each one was delicious. Fast friendly service. Don't mind paying for quality and you definitely get that at green market. I'm drooling thinking about the next sandwich!

tl;dr the juicy Caribbean pork sandwiches at this revived Seattle mini-chain live up to the…read morelegendary hype Un Bien is arguably Seattle's most popular sandwich joint, and its dramatic history begins with Cuban chef Lorenzo Lorenzo and his initial shop, Paseo. Lorenzo opened Paseo in 1994, where his popular Cuban roast pork sandwiches were regarded as among the best in the country. After years of local expansion, Paseo abruptly filed for bankruptcy in 2014. The brand was subsequently bought out by a local entrepreneur, but the sale did not include Paseo's secret recipes (the reboot attempted to reverse engineer the sandwiches with varying success). So, in 2015, Lorenzo's sons revived Paseo under a new name, Un Bien, armed with their father's original recipes. Nowadays, Un Bien is generally regarded as superior to Paseo, and you can grab their Caribbean sandos at one of the three locations across Seattle. You can't miss the pastel pink-and-teal palette of the original shack on an otherwise drab block of Ballard. As you approach the wooden window, you are greeted by the aroma of sauteed meats and veggies. Communal laquered wood benches are lined up underneath a covered pergola. Fifties hits ring respectfully around the kitchen. My partner and I visited for late weekday lunch, and we ordered immediately. We opted to focus on the signature pork shoulder, so we split the #1 Caribbean Roast and #2 The Press. Across both sandwiches, we were impressed by the tender pork, rich onions, lemon-forward aioli, and marinade-soaked baguette. The standard roast pork sandwich added on pickled jalapenos and crisp romaine, culminating in a dynamic flavor that accentuated the meat. Meanwhile, The Press featured tart banana peppers, smoked ham, and melty Swiss, amping up the sweet and savory flavors alike; we agreed that this extra-messy sandwich just edged out the standard version. Our order took just minutes to be prepared, and the bill just topped $30. Despite the fanfare, I still found myself surprised by just how satisfying Un Bien's sandwiches turned out to be. Across all the food I ate in Seattle, only these pork sandwiches would be worth a return visit, even if I had to venture out of my way.

Messy, pricey, totally overrated…read more My family and I visited Un Bien and arrived approximately 45 minutes before closing. We ordered promptly, but were told we would only have about 10 minutes to use the seating area before it closed. When we asked for clarification because the restaurant was advertised as being open until 9:00 PM, staff confirmed they were open until then but said the seating area would close earlier anyway. After receiving our food, we were told not to sit down and were asked to leave the seating area altogether. The interaction felt abrupt and discourteous, especially given that we had arrived well before closing and had purchased food with the expectation that we could eat on-site. The food itself was average, but the poor customer service and inconsistent messaging about seating left a much stronger impression than the meal. There are other better places. Skip.

Delicious sandwiches! I got the Royal Grinder (#1) and it was perfect. It took about 12 minutes to…read moreget my sandwich during the lunch rush. There's not much room to eat in this small shop so I recommend taking your order to go and eating at one of the tables outside. I love that they accommodate for allergies and preferences by having Gluten free bread available.

The bread was really good! I think that's probably the most important part of a good sandwich,…read moreespecially a grinder. I appreciated how many vegetarian options they had. You can definitely make things vegan too, but you gotta customize manually to do so. It might be nice to have an identified vegan sandwich on the menu. My partner liked his sandwich and I liked mine too, especially with the vegetarian protein. The service was prompt and efficient. They share a patio with the gyro spot next door but were pretty busy and lively. This seems like a favorite neighborhood spot.

Serious Pie is the best and we were glad to discover this location…read more Stopped in for lunch on a Friday and they have happy hour from 12-5 then, with $8 individual pies! We had the special, with artichokes, and the sausage. Yummy!! Also kale salad, which we love. This time it surprisingly needed salt, but was good.

We were excited to check out this Serious Pie location in Ballard during a recent holiday shopping…read moreexpedition, but honestly we were a little disappointed. While other Serious Pie locations tend to be semi-upscale-yet-casual pizza joints, this spot felt more like an afterthought with its small, dark space and decidedly hole-in-the-wall vibe. The good news is, the pizza was still delish, as it always is at Serious Pie. We enjoyed the sweet sausage pizza that has become a fave over the years, along with a couple of beers which were served in plastic pint "glasses". Okay, I'm sure this makes me sound like a beer snob, but plastic?! Good beer just doesn't taste good in plastic. (Unless you're at a frat party?) Our server (who, by the way, was excellent) later told us he'd accidentally used the wrong glasses for the beer; so apparently it's something they're fixing. Yay! It was also darn cold inside. We had to keep our coats on the entire time. A door between the restaurant area and the semi-open entrance to what appears to be their central storage area would most likely help. Again, this all probably seems a bit petty. I'll own that. But as someone who loves Tom Douglas and his restaurants, and has had great experiences at other Serious Pie locations, this one was a disappointment. Especially since they're charging the same (some might say elevated) prices as they do at the other locations. Maybe if they called it something else, to differentiate it? Serious Pie Lite? Semi-Serious Pie? I dunno, but I expected just a little bit better from this iconic local brand.

Taking a break from traffic heading to work, I stopped at Take 5 Urban Market for a breakfast…read moresandwich. I decided to try their meatloaf, egg and cheese. I also got a 12 oz drip coffee for $2.00, which is a steal in Seattle right now. (Take 5 - if you're reading this, please don't raise your prices.) Take 5 offers a lot of variety including breakfast sandwiches, hot sandwiches, soup, dessert case and cookies to name a few. The house made cookies are $1.00. The breakfast sandwich was delish! Meatloaf wrapped with bacon, egg and cheese tucked between a grilled English muffin. It's a filling sandwich for $9.75. I've come to the conclusion that $10.00 is the going rate for a decent breakfast sandwich in Seattle. Take 5 is run by a friendly husband and wife duo.

Stopped in, and had the Tuna Melt sandwich. Un****'ing…read morebelievable!! I could have rolled in it, like my Chihuahua. Mere review words cannot describe this deliciousness. Go give them your money.

Had to make a delivery to Queen Anne and then Ballard...so of Course I had to stop and grab…read moresandwiches for my coworkers and myself....I have No idea how anyone gives them anything but a 5 Star Rating!!....the food is out of this World Delicious and the service is Top Notch....go get a sandwich today....you will Not be disappointed!! PS...I forgot to get pictures because they smelled so good we all Devoured them!!

This is without a doubt my favorite sandwich shop. I went so much when they had their Capitol Hill…read morelocation. I will forever and always get the Rajun Cajun, it's so freaking delicious!

I am obsessed with their burrata pizza. I have been getting it every other day on my lunch break…read moreand I am surprised how legit it was. Definitely a neighborhood delight. The sandwiches look good but it seems like too much food for me. But I am tempted. Also, everyone is super sweet there which is a plus in seattle nowadays. Seattlelite here, I can say that.

I was craving pizza and found this place via social media (IG). I was cat sitting on Queen Anne and…read morethis place was close to the house so it worked out well. I pre-ordered at around 11am day of, as I read that the sandwiches can sell out early (and they were when picked up my order at 5:45pm!). I got the half/half burrata + salame peproncino pizza and the Steve's special sandwich. I really like how thin the crust is but the sauce and toppings pack plenty of punch/flavor. If you're wondering how "thin" think Pagliacci but even thinner. The sandwich was also excellent. The combination of sauce, toppings, and meat was so so good. In my opinion it is expensive (~$6/slice and ~$17 for small sandwich) but there is no questioning the taste or quality. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and there are a few indoor/outdoor tables to sit and eat if you prefer. Total was $65.59 ($58.59 + $7 tip).