Delicious food, the taters are the bomb!! Very friendly staff, definitely recommend!

WOW, absolutely the most amazing sandwich shop i have ever been to. My boyfriend and i have been 3 times now, and every time we're so satisfied, and full. We split a full sandwich and skins and in's, and were both stuffed to the max! The original Mean Sandwich on the menu is amazing!! We tried the WTK Sandwich today, and cannot recommend it enough! So worth the money, worth the wait if they're busy as well. If you're hungry looking for somewhere to go, COME TO MEAN SANDWICH!!! read more

If only you were open all day so I could eat all three meals here. You guys do it the best!

Seriously not mean at all! We had to find out what this place was all about about after being named on of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants in 2017. And we knew we had to bring our dog after hearing about their large back patio. Mean Sandwich makes creative sandwiches, pushing it to the next level by combining flavors you wouldn't expect. For our first visit, we decided to go with their namesake sandwich, the Mean Sandwich, which has corned beef, pickled red cabbage, yellow mustard, mint, and maple syrup. I wouldn't think to put any of those ingredients together but they did and it tastes wonderfully complex yet balanced and thought out. We also got the Buon Appetito which is a chicken cutlet sandwich but includes buffalo mayo and pickled pepper relish. Sounds much simpler but it was also packed into a sizable and flavorful sandwich. Like other reviews say, don't skip the skins & ins. They're the crispiest, crunchiest chunks of potatoes we've ever had. As for the pup, he got a cup of deli turkey and a bowl of water without having to ask! This is the dog-friendliest restaurant we've ever been! read more

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Mean sandwich makes a mean burger. The DAMburger with a fried egg on it is the perfect meal for any casual occasion - after a night of drinking or looking for a nice casual lunch spot. Patty was cooked perfectly and the bun was delicious. I upgraded the potato skins to "loaded" and they were on point. I'm saving the leftovers to put an egg on with some corned beef for an impromptu hash. The restaurant stayed open 10 minutes late to serve us. Thanks for the great food and great service! read more

Sandwich is good. But i honestly waited 20+ minutes for my sandwich to go. I understand this is an elevated sandwich, but honestly, 20+ minutes? Waiting outside for my sammy to-go, just wasn't a great experience. read more

Love this place. Went for the first time today with my dog and the owner came out to the patio to say hi, give my dog (Scout) some love, and thank us for coming in. Really friendly guy, it's always nice to know the people behind a local businesses. I had the falafel sandwich and it was bomb. The pickles on it had a great tang to balance out the falafel. It was definitely Scout-Approved and we will be back! read more

Mean Sandwich - Falafel sandwich - Scout approved Midnight at the Oasis - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Visited yesterday, first time since the pandemic started and clearly the word is out - their sandwiches are awesome. I had the Jersey which is one of my favorite Italian subs ever. The food quality is excellent and the atmosphere is fun, especially in the back area. Casey was great and the order came fast considering how busy they were. Parking sucks, but it's worth the walk if you have to park down the block. read more

Look I don't need to write a review...check out the photo. Please don't lick your phone..get off of your ass and get one. You will not be disappointed. I thought the bread was going to be too thick based on other photos..nope. Recommend adding provolone. The potato nuggets that come with the sandwich are novel. Perfection. The customer service is amazing. read more

Mean Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The buon appetito is the one of the best chicken sandwich I've had. I'm sure the rest of the menu is also great. Friendly staff, amazing sandwiches, what's not to love? read more

My son picked this place as his staycation activity for spring break. He just really wanted to try an Oyster Po Boy. Not only was the sandwich delicious but everything else was also excellent : from the view-master menus to the ping pong table in the back to the nice, approachable staff who showed us how to successfully play that seemingly impossible hook game. Thanks, Mean Sandwich! read more

Fabulous! These guys make a mean sandwich, just wish they served a mean bratwurst. Glad to see a locally owned family ran business staying afloat during these troubling times. Not to much oregano next time please. Ben is still the GOAT read more

Mean Sandwich - damn son, why you so tasty - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing food and even better service. The owners/ brothers behind this sandwhich shop are doing what they love and it shows. It helps their food is also awesome :) I'm not a reviewer but these guys deserve it! read more

Our go-to sandwich shop in Seattle, though it's really just for one sandwich is particular - The Jersey Sub. Reminds us of a good, New Jersey sub/hoagie that you'd get from a local Italian deli back on the east coast. Don't forget an order of skins! Their COVID-19 protocol is pretty ingenious - order your food ahead, and when you get there, they have a microphone setup so that they call your name, see you, and put your order in a basket that they've built into the door, so that you can retrieve your order without having to go inside anywhere. Def recommend this place for their different sandwiches, and especially for anyone from NJ who misses a cold Italian sub/hoagie. read more

Everyone in the reviews seems to be talking about the food, but not only was the food good, but the service was great too! The person working here at 1 pm on 2/10/21 deserves a real shoutout for checking on my friend and I multiple times, bringing us water, napkins, and extra fries! I've never written a review before, but the service was too good not to comment on! read more

Worth every penny. We tried four different sandwiches and the review that called the potatoes part chip, part fry, part potato skin, part heart attack was right on, but it forgot to say all delicious. read more

We were completely blown away by the level of service and expertise the owner offered when we first walked in, as a new customers. We ordered the chicken sandwich and Rueben and both were absolutely incredibly. The banh mi bread used on the chicken sandwich with cucumbers and a delicious sauce was amazing. Also love the potato skin fries and sauce options. We will for sure be going back! read more

With how amazing this restaurant was, the only point of comparison I have is French laundry. While French Laundry and the mean sandwich obviously differ in their respective merits, ie price, medium of food, etc. I'd say this restaurant equals French laundry in both the quality and exploration of taste. The oyster po boy was truly one of a kind. From the acidic note, to the crunch of the oysters, to the freshness of oysters, it was truly an impeccable experience. Combine this with the amazing service. It's rare to see a store where the owner is still present and cares about each and every customer. From making sure I had Wi-Fi to how he dealt with wrong orders, just wow. Lastly, the old school ambiance is truly something that can't be replicated. This is the real joint if you want a sandwich and not the kind you can just make at home. read more

Exceptionally high quality sandwiches and great service from the owner. Great to see a restaurant that is passionate with casual food. Thanks Dan! read more

What an awesome spot. The food is fantastic, I mean top notch. The Covid safety is awesome and the little patio set up in the back is worth going for on a sunny day! I'd like to note, it's businesses with owners like the one we met that make you want to go back for more. The owner was working outside, his friendliness and welcome were more than you normally get in Seattle. Thanks for making our lunch so great! read more

Incredibly inventive sandwiches. To those complaining about the prices: if you want a basic sandwich with bread made from rubber tire chemicals for $6, you know where to go to "eat fresh." The namesake Mean Sandwich is just so flavorful and marries so many unique ingredients, it left me beyond satisfied. As others have noted, the Skins n Ins tend to overcooked. I ordered the basic version with salt and pepper and didn't eat half of them as they were so hard as to be inedible. The space is charming and the service was friendly and I'm a fan of their branding, so Mean Sandwich is highly recommended. read more

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I use to get food to go from here all the time! Since the Coronavirus, they're really taking advantage of their customers not sure what I was eating? Tasted really old and off not to mention they cut the portions less half, which I really don't care about, cause after 3 bites I threw it in the garbage I sincerely appreciate you being open But won't be returning until things get back to normal read more

I really enjoyed my Bonchon and Mean sandwiches and am a fan of the skins and ins for potatoes. I also wanted to shoutout the service. I arrived in my car parked in front to make an order and was waiting for the "your food is ready" call and instead someone came out to give me the sandwiches so I didn't have to step outside my car. Thank you for that thoughtfulness. Will definitely have to come back and try the other sandwiches :) read more

I just happened upon this place and it is a gem! We had a contactless order at the door and the staff was really friendly. We ordered the Jersey Sub and The Mean (pictured) and The Buon Appetito (not pictured). The first two were packed with flavor and tasted really fresh- would definitely recommend both. All items were very filling especially with the sides of crispy potatoes (they come with the sandwich). The Buon Appetito was not as satisfying as a chicken sandwich should be but it is just our preference that they are on the crisper side and this sandwich was not. There was ample seating behind the restaurant so it was easy to be mindful of social distancing. Overall the food was really yummy and the staff and atmosphere was pleasant. I will be back again for both the pictured sandwiches and to try their oyster po boy sandwich. read more

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I was prompted to come here after reading a local newspaper article. They recommended "The Fish". The wait for take-out was about 30 minutes on a SAT at 2 pm. They were busy. People were inside eating and outside waiting for their takeout. THE FISH: It's a sardine sandwich. The smell of sardines hits you as you unwrap it, but bite into, and it becomes something else. The proportions for everything are perfect (ie, sardines, sauce, lettuce, lemon chip, etc). It's a unique and delicious sandwich. The fried (or baked) lemon chip balances it all. THE JERSEY: Also very good, but the jewel in the crown is The Fish. WARNING: The Fish is a VERY messy sandwich. Do not fully unwrap when you start. Keep it tightly packed in the wrapping. read more

The Mean Sandwich gives a whole new definition to the word "sandwich." I ordered the Mean Sandwich, Buon Appetito, Hama Hama Oyster Po'Boy, the Salt-n-Pepa skins and loaded skins. EVERYTHING was delicious, uniquely seasoned with house made ingredients and flavors, and piping hot fresh! The Hama Hama Oystery Po'Boy with the fried oysters was super flavorful with the remoulade and mayo, just what I was hoping for. The Buon Appetito was also excellent: The chicken was simply pull-apart tender and not at all dry (plus the cheese was mmmm, so good). And the Mean Sandwich! This was a very unique combination of flavors: The corn beef (very tender and moist, the fatty bits were uh-mazing), mint leaf, sharp mustard, and pickled red cabbage combined made for a very impressive tasting experience. And the skins! I shouldn't be so impressed by baked-then-fried potato wedges but these were perhaps some of the best potatoes I have ever had. The original salt-n-pepa was fantastic--hearty, not oily, and very potato-ey (as they should)--and the loaded skins with the spices and white sauce which reminded me of sour cream were just another level of sublime deliciousness. And did I mention it was a TON of food? When I went for lunch (3/11/21) it just happened to be nice weather (what are the chances, right Seattle?), and they had some outdoor seating with tents in the back, which was really great. The people who work there are really friendly and kind (shoutout to Colbe!), and are extremely careful about observing anti-COVID measures, which is a major plus in my book. Coming from this Eastside, I say that this was definitely worth the drive. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would! TL;DR: A fantastic little place to stop by for a big, unique, flavorful sandwich experience, especially on a sunny day. Highly recommend, come check them out and support Mean Sandwich!! read more

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After getting soaked watching UW Football practice, my brother and I were looking for some good eats. Came across Mean Sandwich and am beyond glad we did! I had the D.A.M. Burger, easily one of the top 2 Burgers I've ever ate! The patties were smashed and cooked to perfection, the house made mustard and pickles are simply INCREDIBLE and the Mayo and Onion were perfect compliments and the Bun was EXCELLENT, it was fresh, grilled and held the patties and accompaniments in perfectly. I'll be dreaming of that Burger until I can have it again! My brother had the Jersey Sub and was raving about it the whole way home. The Salt N Peppa Skins were an awesome side to go with both! The service was great, their setup for outdoor seating during Covid was fantastic. I'd give them 100 Stars if I could! Great Job Mean Sandwich Team!! read more

We were greeted by a friendly staff member who explained the menu. I ordered The Mean, while my partner ordered the WTK and we were both excited, based on the descriptions. We were the only people at the restaurant, but it took 20 minutes to get our sandwiches (it seemed like they were working on a number of online orders). When I got my sandwich I was a little bit disappointed. When I think "THE MEAN" ($15) I was thinking a substantial size sandwich. My sandwich seemed like the quiet, meek, mean: it was small, on a cold brioche bun. It had a tiny piece of meat inside, dressed with a little bit of cabbage. Flavor was nothing special. The skins were equally disappointing: cold and burnt. No amount of ketchup made up for the damage. I left genuinely hungry. read more

Golden beer koozie! ...is the best way to describe mean sandwich both literally and metaphorically. read more

Mean Sandwich - Literally the dopest beer koozi and dankest Reuben I have ever received - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I can't believe i'm going to sincerely type the following words, but the Jersey Club sandwich, IN LETTUCE WRAP FORM, is so damn good I came back the next day and ordered it again. There is no "wrap" to the wrap - its two bun-thick slabs where the bread would live. Ever do that thing where you put some chips in a sandwich to give it a nice crunch in every bite? WELCOME TO A WORLD WHERE THE WHOLE BUN IS CRUNCH, FRIEND. read more

I had not been to Mean Sandwich in awhile. I had an old gift certificate that I did not wish to use during the pandemic. The new owner accepted it in spite of not being supported in their system. That is way over the top! The food was Excellent as ever! The skins are great , the Wedge salad Excellent and the two sandwiches will keep me coming back. Thanks for being a very good local option. read more

Mean Sandwich - The Hama Hama Oyster P.O.'Boy with Salt-N-Pepa Skins and the DAMburger - Double - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Out of all of the food I had in Seattle, Mean Sandwich delivered the most bang for the buck. The food was great, I got the WTK and my wife got the DAM Burger and both were delicious. The skins were super delicious and I loved all of the sauce options. Best of all was the owner. He was the friendliest person we interacted with in Seattle. As we waited for food, I watched him try to make a connection with everyone who came in. He's one of those people that feel like an old friend after just a couple of minutes. He was quick to recommend other food in the area. Genuinely a great experience! read more

Mean Sandwich is delightful. I wish there was better parking, but that's a reasonable price to pay for such a delicious and unique sando.

I cannot say enough about the mean sandwich!! It is so unique and delicious! The mint and pickled cabbage is refreshing and contrasts so well with the corned beef and yellow mustard. If you like corned beef, look no further!! If you don't like corned beef, well don't worry karen, their other sandwiches are great too! AND most sandwich places force you to pay extra for fries on the side, but at mean sandwich the skins and ins are included and bomb!! They are crunchy and seasoned PERFECTLY. Don't sleep on this place, stop reading Yelp and order! read more

True to its name, this place serves up a mean sandwich! There are good restaurants, and then there are restaurants whose food is worthy of random cravings that could happen on any day at any time. Mean sandwich falls squarely in the latter category for me. The Midnight At the Oasis, the falafel-based sandwich, is one of the best vegan sandwiches I've had anywhere. It simply can't be beet ;) The chicken cutlet sandwich is SO delicious - it's the one I crave the most when I think of Mean Sandwich. I've also had one bite of my friend's fish sandwich, which I found to be tasty with inventive flavors. I'm not a huge fan of the potato skins and ins - I find them to be too crisp and browned for my tastes, but that won't keep me from coming back for the sandwiches (I do wish they offered an additional side dish option or two, though)! read more

I wish I was kidding, but the sandwiches I ate at Mean Sandwich was the best sandwich of my life. My friends and I split their corned beef (the mean) sandwich and the oyster po'boy, and we were both so impressed. Everything about the sandwich was incredible, the homemade sauces, the bread they used, the fries... everything was a 10/10. Plus the staff were so friendly and helpful, super efficient with the amount of people in their store. Definitely add this to your list, one of the best restaurants I've been to in years!! read more

Best sandwich in Seattle hands down. The Jersey sandwich is perfectly crafted and they even added the option to put the vinegar on the side so the bread doesn't get mushy. Super friendly staff and I get nothing but gratitude when I pick up my meals. read more

Picked up flooring from Green Home Solutions and they recommended Mean Sandwich. I am an Eastsider so always looking for a local favorite. Awesome. The oyster po boy was the best I have had since moving to the PNW 15 yrs. ago. Truly good mix of ingredients and a very good bun. The potatoes are great and I suggest the Buffalo style for a little kick. Picked up a cheeseburger to go for my daughter but had to have a taste. Very good. Next time the choice will really be extra tough. Very friendly folks. Got to see the US beat Iran as well! read more

Where to start? Not all sandwiches have to be boring or of the subway variety. Upon entering you see a lot more seating then you would think plus they have seating in the back. I ordered the Mean sandwich which comes with massive amounts of tender corned beef and sweet tasty cabbage and mustard and a maple syrup on a heavenly bun from Macrina bakery. If you have ever visited Macrina you'll know what I mean. All the flavors and how the bun holds it all in. With Skins and Ins aka potato skins that are seasoned with crispy skins but soft on the other side. And I can never turn down bread pudding. Yesterday's Bun bread pudding is exactly what you think. And moist and flavorful and spot on. It's right next to Peddler Brewing which is a plus, sometimes it can be a bit of a wait from what I experienced today but it was well worth it. And such great staff and customer service read more

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The falafel sandwich w the pickled veggies is literally to die for, it's a perfectly balanced plate!!