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    Lara Cafeteria

    4.4 (10 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Great food! The food is homemade and really delicious and the quality is excellent, and large portions.

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    Nicole is the sweetest worker she always has a smile on her face and is helpful to everyone the food is also delicious!!

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    Firstly, this is an unassuming cafeteria inside the Caltrans building near the capitol.

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    Corti Brothers - Make your own (turkey & salami)

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    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    3.3 miEast Sacramento
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    I finally got to try a sandwich from here! It's crazy because i used to work right in the parking…read morelot next to them. I was so glad to find they have online ordering. I chose the corti special ( they chose the meat) i didn't know what to expect but with so many people raving i knew i wouldn't be disappointed. I really recommend using the online feature and allowing 30-60mins, i placed my order and grabbed what i needed from target. By the time i was done so was my sandwich ready for pick up. Plenty of parking in front but i recommend the side as it's less busy with quick ins and outs of cars. I walked in and all the ready orders are placed in a pick up area! Please make sure you pick up YOUR sandwich. I paid and all took about 2-5 mins. Got home and ok this sandwich was huge for $9. They packed on the meat and tbh i don't know what kind of meat it was and don't think i would have ordered it on my own but it was GOOD. I split with my hubby who couldn't even finish his half. My roll was soft and fluffy. Packed with crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes. Something about fresh veggies that make a sandwich a 10

    Solid local spot for sandwiches. Big portion sizes, prices are fair & service is fast…read more We got the Chicken Parm & the Tuscany sandwich. We didn't make any adjustments so The Tuscany was pretty dry. Next time, I'd probably add some sauce to make it easier to eat. The chicken parm wasn't as dry, but it also wasn't that flavorful. The bread was also a bit hard to chew on. If you're not big on seasoning & love cold cut sandwiches, this is probably the spot for you.

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    Bradshaws Sandwich Shoppe

    4.5(329 reviews)
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    I got a heads up on this place from yelp, from time to time, they send me suggestions on new places…read moreto try it sounded good so I decided to check it out. The place was very clean, and everybody I dealt with was very friendly and helpful. It's tucked into the back of the Shell station at Bradshaw and old Placerville, but believe me, these are *NOT* your typical "gas station sandwiches." they have a decent sized menu. You can order at the counter, but I went ahead and just use the self order screen. , I ordered the Italian, with Aioli, Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oregano, and their Vinaigrette. When you pay, you also enter your phone number so they will let you know when the sandwich is ready. They were busy, as it was lunchtime. Still the sandwich came quickly. I got the text that my sandwich was ready at the same time that they called my name. The sandwich was very good. I liked their aïoli and the vinaigrette, you could tell that they were good quality, meats, and the veggies were very fresh. They were very generous with the fillings. I had it on sourdough, and it was a very good quality sourdough as well. I ordered a small sandwich, and it was enough to fill me up. For what I got, the price was extremely reasonable. I would definitely come back. Thanks for the suggestion, yelp!

    I have been here a couple times and decided they were so yummy and great at customer service that I…read morehad them cater my birthday party. Their sandwiches always hit the spot and haven't had anything bad. The restaurant is kept nice and clean and love the upper scale tables and seating provided. The owner was also very nice too :)

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    The Sandwich Spot is a stable in midtown and such a gem. I love the Hornet and highly recommend it…read morefor any of my chicken and pesto lovers out there. My to-go order is the Hornet on a Dutch crunch roll with everything on it except mustard. Make it a combo with chips and a drink, and you'll have an incredible lunch. The ambiance is different from other sandwich spots in midtown. The chairs and tables are older and worn, and it's small inside, but it's also inside an old house that was converted into a restaurant. That alone makes this place unique. People hang out inside or outside with friends and enjoy the vibes. There's a real sense of community that the Sandwich Spot brings along with uniquely crafted sandwiches. All of the sandwiches are named after people or landmarks in Sacramento. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and will help you with recommendations if you're not sure which sandwich to get. It honestly feels like you're in the company of good friends. The staff joke around and seem to enjoy their job and working together. You won't be disappointed by trying the Sandwich Spot during your next lunch break or on the weekend, hanging out with a friend.

    I'd heard a lot of good things about this specific location. I think it's a local chain, but I'd…read morenever been, so I finally decided to give it a try. The restaurant is in a really cool old Victorian house, and the staff were super friendly. The interior was clean and looked like a nice place to dine in, but I ended up taking my order to go. I ordered the #19 with turkey, prosciutto, avocado, and swiss on a dutch crunch roll. The bread had just gone into the oven, so we had to wait about 10 minutes, but I can't complain because it was baked fresh to order. Overall, I thought the sandwich was very good, but honestly not quite as amazing as people online had made it out to be. It was definitely good, but I don't know if I'd be dying to go back when I think Ike's, Mr. Pickle's, Corti Bros, and maybe even Nugget or Sprouts make more interesting sandwiches. To me, those places use slightly higher quality ingredients as well, though maybe I just didn't order the best sandwich here. Overall, it was a good sandwich and a good experience. My expectations were probably just a little too high. I wouldn't be dying to come back but also wouldn't say no if someone wanted to go there for lunch.

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    Roxie Deli & Barbeque

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    We've been to Roxie Deli a few times now and it never disappoints! The sandwiches are so good,…read morehearty, and filling. The Italian is one of our favorites, and their weekly specialty sandwiches are always bomb and definitely worth trying. Also, don't skip the cake by the register! It's always so fresh and delicious. Such a cute little hidden spot with really good food. Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to!

    WTH? Just because a place is I guess, "iconic", doesn't relieve it of standards of cleanliness! AS…read more SOON AS I walked into this place a sickly stench hit my nose. My body almost turned me around immediately, but I was sooo hungry and it was almost 3pm and I hadn't eaten all day. But the place was really really dirty, there was leaking water on the floor in front of the many potato chips near the cash register. I watched a little girl (unknowingly) dance around in it and prayed she didn't slip. Anyway, I ordered the tritip plate with double potato salad. The tritip was "ok" it was sliced super thin. And so it wasn't tough or anything. Not necessarily how I like it sliced, but ok. The sauce was pretty good. The potato salad was super bland. Only thing that was delicious was the slice of German chocolate cake that I got from an outside vendor called "Terri Does Dessert". THAT was super good! But yeah, this place. I don't know. I don't think they would pass a health inspection.

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    2.2 miCurtis Park
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    Great place for a sandwich. Love the location and the park right across the street. Lots of…read morechoices. Our sandwiches were delicious and nice sized! Their cookies looked amazing, too. Staff were friendly. Sandwiches didn't take long to make and they brought them out to our table. Indoor and outdoor seating.

    One of my favorite spots to grab a satisfying vegetarian sandwich in Sacramento. I love their…read morechickpea tuna and the pesto Gorgonzola sub. They do get busy around lunchtime, but we've never had any issues with ordering ahead of time. Staff are friendly and will call if something has to be modified in the order or if there's a significant delay in pickup time. The Land Park location is across from the small Cervantes Park, which makes it a nice location to sit outside when the weather is nice. There's picnic tables outside, or you could go sit in either park or even on the City College campus. Inside the shop they don't have a whole lot of room to sit but there are some tables. Sammich ingredients are fresh and always delicious. I love that they have a handful of choices for me that don't include meat. Jackfruit bbq, chickpea tuna, chickpea meatballs, pesto Gorgonzola veggie, all tasty and filling. They do have vegan cheese, bread, and sauces too just fyi. The price is normal for a good sandwich shop. Don't forget the chips! Soooo many flavors of chips!

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    Ike's is a convenient sandwich spot in midtown with tons (like an entire menu on a wall) of…read moresandwich options. Service is as fast as it can be during lunch hour rush, and I haven't been disappointed yet with my orders. The workers have always been helpful and answered any questions about the menu or even helped with recommendations. The ambiance isn't anything special. It's like most sandwich spots with tables, chairs and a restroom for customers. You're probably not pulling out your laptop to do any work or catch a vibe there unless listening to music and sending emails in a sandwich restaurant is your thing. My go-to order is the Amuna's Tuna on Dutch crunch with everything on it except jalapeños. If you're feeling a little lucky, you can get a combo meal with chips and a drink. They also sell big cookies. You also get a nice caramel apple sucker candy with your order. Like most restaurants these days, and especially restaurants in midtown, you're looking at $15-$20 for a sandwich and combo. It's pricey.

    I'm likely in the minority in my opinion, but bear with me. I'm torn between a 3 and a 4, and…read moresticking with a 3 because this shop just didn't measure up ... to me. For starters, Ike's has its own way of doing things: plain mayo is not their thing. Only way to get plain mayo on a sandwich is to get lucky that there's a smidgen still left in a jar in the fridge after they prepare their house spread. They mix GARLIC and gawd knows what else for spices to make their Ike's sauce, so allergies beware. They offer plain mustard, but not plain mayo? For seconds, the sandwich bread is not up to the challenge of holding together the mountain of fillings inside. Pics prove my point. I want to eat a sandwich with my hands, not a plastic fork (or a shovel). And I don't want to wear it, not in public. Proportions, people! One size does not fit all. Now, in fairness, the meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato were fresh, chilled, and flavorful. However, IMHO $2.00+ to add equivalent of half an avocado is robbery when a whole avocado is $1 in the market. Fortunately I arrived when there wasn't another person in the store so I was able order up a plain ham and cheese sub with L, T, and A. The counter person was patient as I attempted to navigate the menu board. I communicated my wish for a simple sandwich and it arrived, albeit ridiculously overstuffed and above my budget expectations. Props for kindness and understanding. My first visit to any shop is always testing how well they do basics. So far, I'm not an Ike's fan. I'm no newcomer to sub sandwiches. At 82, and being a Massachusetts native, I've been a sub girl for at least 75 years, ever since I could wrap my fingers around the perfect sub roll. For more adventurous sandwich people, go for broke! This is your place!

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    A delightful place to enjoy a delicious meal in a bright and cheery informal room. And they have a…read morefull liquor license for a mid-day cocktail (You are NOT on your lunch hour from work, right?) My 1st ever visit. Got a combo meal with BBQ chicken, mac n' cheese an a warm bean medley. It was yummy. Bambie got trio of salads, I tasted all. The beets were my favorite. Generous portions. Bambie brought 50% of her food home in a take out box. I gobbled all of the food on my full plate. The employees are nice. The prices are amazingly affordable. I plan to return soon to eat a hamburger or maybe a pizza or maybe both.

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