PROS: VERY fast service, online ordering for pick-up/delivery, large portions (Option to oder half-sandwiches). CONS: Limited parking (Especially during lunch). Would recommend to anyone who needs food fast that isn't fast food. They're sandwiches but they definitely stack 'em. ----- I come here when I know I need a fast but filling lunch with a reasonable price. Because I work in a health office, I usually am pressed for time if I don't pack a lunch and have to go out. This place HUSSLES. I've never waited longer or even close to ten minutes and have always been full with just a half-sandwich. I ordered The Monster full sandwich my first time here (Before I realized how big thr portion sizes were) and was super full with just the half so I kept the other half for lunch the next day. Nowadays, I stick with the half unless I need multiple meals out of it. They have so many options and you can customize your sandwiches too. Soups, chips, drinks, and fruit are also available as sides. Basically, it's the perfect lunch spot if you're working on a budget and need to get back to work in a timely manner. The real issue would be finding parking, as it's a relatively small lot for the number of businesses in the plaza. I'd suggest ordering over the phone or via Yelp to pick up so you don't struggle to find parking and then still have to wait to order. Lines definitely form during lunch because I think word's gotten around about how fast their service is. read more

Been coming here for years! The owners are awesome and remember who you are and what you like! They make a great sandwich. The squaw bread is delicious! I love to get the turkey avocado swiss or the roast beef avocado swiss! It is and wonderful small business mom and pop place! Have to say the sandwiches are pretty big and can eat a half for lunch and an other half for dinner. To heck with big chain places support small businesses! read more

Super nice people and great food , fast service time in minutes , they always get the order right , this place is fantastic

OMG. JUST. OH MY JESUSSSS! So yummy ! We got the squaw? bread with the egggsssss and omg. My boyfriend got the egg sandwhich plain and I got mine fully loaded and I enjoyed both! go here !!!! read more

First impressions are important and the staff at Mr. Sandwich was positively impressive. Within 15 minutes, and during the busy lunch rush, they successfully completed the big order I made in-person to pick up for everyone at my office; 5 sandwiches, 3 salads, and more! The staff were courteous, patient, and professional, especially the kind lady taking my order at the register. The sandwiches were quality-made and stuffed perfectly (not skimpy). I ordered the Vegetarian E and it was delicious. Without a doubt, I will return & tell my friends. read more

Uhm I was literally in here for 5 mins ordering one sandwich, which was not even for me, but those short 5 minutes was just ALL good vibes. It's a tiny, not super fancy place, but man, they are not skimpy on the AC. I kind of wish it took longer to make the sandwich so I could stay in there. It's like the ladies in the back were listening to me order and just crafing the sandwich as I was paying because I sat down and it was already finished @.@. The employees were super sweet and smiley. What a nice change of pace in life. read more

Quick. Precise. Good quality Zero complaints. I've come here very often for the past year or two- ordering ahead of time makes my pickups take under 2 minutes in and out. read more

I am sorry I just don't get it. I can make a sandwich like that at home! They aren't bad but $7 bucks for a turkey and avocado sandwich. hmmmm? NO THANKS! I have too many other places to try. :P read more

Typical looking Irvine strip mall sandwich shop. What's NOT typical; The people working here. Thee nicest, quickest sandwich whipper upperers evah. Thee freshest everything...bread...meats...veggies. Owner is great as well. He had 2 other shops in the Redhill/Skypark/Redhill/MacArthur corp maze area for many years before moving to this location a few years ago. I'm pleased as punch to see him still doing well, even though he no longer recognizes me. Have I aged THAT much. Don't even think the answer. It was a rhetorical question damn it! So if you work (only open m-f) in the area this should be at, or near the top, of your sandwich run spots. read more

I ordered a turkey, avocado and swiss on squaw bread priced at $6.99. There was a good amount of turkey but the quality of the turkey was so so. The avocado was not fresh avocado. It was a thin avocado spread that was not very good. The squaw bread did not taste that fresh as well. The sandwich size was fairly large compared to other sandwich places priced similarly. However, the quality of the sandwich and the ingredients were average. read more

Mr Sandwich - Turkey, avocado and swiss sandwich on squaw. - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

I normally just read the reviews on yelp. But, after my experience at Mr Sandwich I was compelled to write my own. But, it got deleted. Very suspect.... So, this is my 2nd run at it. I came here to have a quick lunch. That was mistake #1. I walked in and was instantly greeted by the owner. I tried to look over their menu and that's where this horrific nightmare began. It hurt my head trying to understand the concept. I might as well been reading hieroglyphics. They have like 5 variations of the same thing. Hi, welcome to Mr Sandwich. We have ham and cheese or you can try the cheese and ham.... WTH? Why do you want to confuse and alienate the customer? I had a difficult time making a decision. It didn't help that the owner kept yelling NEXT! There was nobody else in line. He was obviously talking to me. After the 4th time. I asked him what he suggested. That was mistake #2. He said the turkey avocado. I asked him is that your best sandwich? He replied with "We sell a lot of them." That's not what I asked... I'm here to eat not look over your PNL reports and Balance sheet. Ok fine.. I figure this is what he recommends so I gave it a try. Holy cow.... When I got my food I instantly thought about a review I just read from Lauren B. I had the worst case of buyers remorse... I'm not a picky eater but, If I'm paying 11 bucks for a sandwich and fountain drink it better be good. The bread looked and felt like cold wonder bread. The meat was a few thick watery slices of turkey you can find at Costco. I already knew what it would taste like just by looking at it... It get's worse. The lettuce wasn't even chopped up It was a giant wet leaf that was just bent in half.... The nightmare continues. The avocado looked like some cheap spread from Albertsons. They smeared it all over both slices of my wonder bread. Wait, so where do the condiments go? This doesn't make any sense. I was expecting at least real avocado slices for the amount they charged me.. Subway even gives you that and for way less. The thick slices of cheese also appeared to be the kind you could find at Costco. Mistake # 3. I reluctantly took a few bites and ended up throwing the rest away. The bread was so thin and cheap it stuck to the roof of my mouth. I couldn't even scream for help.. I can make a better tasting sandwich at home. Now I know why the owner recommended this to me. Because, it's clearly obvious they make the highest profit margin off anyone dumb enough to order it. I know my sandwiches. I glanced in the kitchen and noticed he had the whole family working there. Not that it matters that much. But, IMO none of them looked like they knew how to make a decent sandwich. Didn't look like anyone cared either... I pride myself on my keen intuition and I was right. I seldom walk out of a restaurant hungry and irritated. But, this is one of those rare times. I'm never coming back here. I felt like I got robbed. read more

First time I've tried this little gem, and I am a fan. The owner was very friendly. I asked what he recommended, the Turkey, Avocado, and Swiss on Squaw Bread. The chicken salad was also ordered with avocado. It took less than 5 minutes and we had our order presented on cute little styrofoam plates. MMMM, fresh bread, fresh ingredients, and so much avocado I have to wipe my mouth after every bite. I could only finish half, and they were happy to wrap up the other half to go. Sorry Subway, you have officially been replaced in my lunch hour repertoire. read more

I eat here at least twice a week. It's walking distance from work. I think I have put off Yelping this place though, because it's just a pricey sandwich. Nothing to write home about, really. That said, Mr. Sandwich makes a good sandwich. It's just not groundbreaking. It's basically what you could make at home if you had super fresh ingredients at your disposal. My standard is the turkey and avocado on squaw, extra pickles and add lettuce, please. For some reason, lettuce is not a 'standard' sandwich ingredient. (WTF, Mister.) The chicken salad sandwich is also good, they even add apples to the mix. It's pricey though...a sandwich, chips and drink will get you to ten bucks. I don't think it's quite worth that, but I pay for the convenience and because it's not greasy fast food. 3.5 stars for sandwiches. I'm sorry I'm not more excited! read more

A friend took me for lunch and recommended Mr. Sandwich, me being a fan of new eateries and sandwiches, I agreed. This place means business. I can see why their rating is so high. The appeal is somewhat basic, but it's their amazing customer service, speed of service (ordering to reception of food took like 3 minutes) and quality of ingredients that won them a 5 star. The menu can be overwhelming at first, but I can confidently say any choice you make would be a good one since you already made a good decision by coming here to eat! Take my word for it, do yourself a favor and get yourself to Mr. Sandwich! Cheers! read more

Fabulous food. Service could be better. I waited in line for 25 minutes and was finally able to order. The food is so good that it makes it worth it! Thank you for being my go-to spot for lunch! read more

Yummy, fast, filling and affordable! My coworker referred me so I walked in for lunch and it was fast, filling, healthfully delicious and affordable! Fast! There were about 4 people ahead of me but it took less than 5 minutes for me to get my order and get out. Filling! The sandwich had plenty of filling and rather huge! Yummy! Every bite was yummy and homemade. They also have options for whole wheat (not whole grain but that's okay...) Affordable! My egg, avocado and cucumber sandwich was $5.99. Great for lunch. Go here! read more

Sanwiches... the staple of any single guy or gal in SoCal... Although I cook a lot at home sometimes you just want a sammich... With that said...Mr. Sandwich rocks hard for the food...man been there twice and i was never dissatisfied with the food... both times I had tuna on white sliced bread and both times it was good...just like moms used to make before she retired and then said make your own damn sammich... love you ma... but i digress... food is great... my only issue...is so far everyone in the place is a little on the rude side... scratch that...they are all on the rude side...as soon as you walk in they want you to order without giving you time to look at the menu...then they continue to ask you want you want after you ask politely to give you more time... ah well food good... read more

This place is close to my office and opens early. Early is always good in my book! Good variety of sandwiches to choose from, as well as different breads. Generous sized sandwiches at very fair prices. I have to say, I love that it's a group of Chinese women making American sandwiches. It's funny, and cool. read more

The sandwiches here are like the name of this place- bland and nothing special. I order the turkey avocado sandwich. What I got was two pieces of bread cut in half, two slices of turkey on both halves, lettuce, tomato, pickle that I paid over $6 for. This is a sandwich I could have made at home for a fraction of the cost. It wasn't horrible but it was absolutely nothing special. read more

Not bad. Not great. Unique compared to Subway - I guess that's a plus. Prices are OK - nothing outrageous. Same could be said for the food too. The ambiance? It will remind you that you are currently working and on a budget. If it doesn't - well - you and I - we have different food interests. read more

This place is great. It seems like they operate under a few simple principles: make tasty sandwiches, make them big and filling, make them QUICKLY! I barely had time to check in on Yelp and my order was freshly made and ready. So far I've tried the holy mole and the chicken salad with cucumber and squaw sandwiches, both great especially if you work in the area. read more

I love love love this place. The sandwiches are quality. Quality meat, cheese, produce and bread. I mean, what more could you really want in a sandwich, right? I particularly like squaw bread. It's very soft and delicious here. They don't skimp on anything...including avocado. Most places always skimp on avocado. And I love the family that runs it. They are so sweet and personable. A good deli sandwich place is hard to come by. This place is honestly in my top ten Irvine places for lunch. A good quality sandwich shop run by good quality energy. FIVE STARS!! read more

I've been in Irvine for 5 years now and have eaten at majority of the restaurants in the area, yet when someone asks me what my top 3 favorite restaurants in Irvine are, "Mr. sandwich" always falls in the list without fail and with much pride. "Taiko" is the other one that's been in my top 3 without fail. There are two things about this place that always brings me back: 1. This is the best sandwich I've ever had in my entire life: Roast beef with Avocado on white bread. Simple but so good! 2. The ladies always greet you with a big smile and an unmatched friendliness. Sometimes I feel like they are more excited to see me than my parents are - at least in expression. All in all, I'm a loyal fan of this place and if someone isn't satisfied with the place, I'm convinced that the person just doesn't like sandwiches or has something wrong with him/her. read more

It has been over a year now, and I am still a regular customer. What brings me back? The friendly owners/workers, and the Turkey Avocado on Squaw bread. That sandwich alone will make me a regular customer. It is one of the best combinations for a sandwich. I guess I could go to the store and buy all the ingredients to make this sandwich everyday, but I would get lazy or get tired of the sandwich and all that would go to waste and I'd have spent more money in the end then to just go here once or three times a week. Turkey avocado on squaw......extreme like. read more

This is my favorite sandwich shop and I used to be there almost daily when I worked in Corporate Park!!! Now I've passed the obsession on to my husband and he picks it up for us to eat for dinner when we need something fast and FRESH! The bread is soooo soft and delicious! My favorites are the Roast beef on Squaw, the Turkey on Sourdough, The Veggie with sautéed mushrooms & sprouts on Rye?? Ask for the bread with the little black seeds lol (OMG!!!), the Egg salad sandwich with cucumber slices on white bread -Trust me!!!!, and the Tuna SALAD with balsamic dressing . The service is also excellent!!! I find myself craving it on weekends because it's THAT GOOD!! The sandwiches are HUGE and can be shared but you probably won't want to TBH... No!! Get your own read more

Sandwich Heaven!!! I've been coming to Mr Sandwich for years, and have never been disappointed. Quick service, hearty portion sizes, and reasonable prices. I would eat here over subway any day. It's easy to support local/small businesses when the product is better than the national chain. Thanks again, Mr Sandwich! read more

I love going here for breakfast and lunch! Amazing portion for the price! Highly recommend the tuna, avocado and sprout sandwich on squaw!!! read more

Mr Sandwich - Amazing portion for the price! - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

This place gets super crowded at lunch time. But they are surprisingly quick. Most people take their sandwiches to go, so we found a table no problem. I got the Lunch Special, with the turkey avocado. (It was actually mashed avocado spread, which reminded me of Ruby's Sandwich Saloon.) My sandwich was messy, and everything fell out. In that sense, I wish they sliced the roll all the way through. Ask for easy pickles, because they put on too many. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck, but ultimately, it's just a sandwich. read more

I love this place! The quality of meats and breads they use are so fresh and delicious! I eat here at least once a week!! My coworkers always stare at my delish sandwich and say.. where did you get that!!' I have never had my order made wrong and the staff is very nice! The quality, price, convenience and service.. amazing! read more

I'm a bit of a sandwich nut so I just had to try this place. I tried coming here a few days ago but they were closed. Apparently this place only opens Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM. It seems like everyone else who's reviewed this place has expressed similar confusion with the ownership of this place, but let me take a few more shots at the dead horse: Chinese people making sandwiches?! What in the world is going on? Growing up in the Chinese culture, let me tell you that foods served in buns or between sliced bread are foreign to my people! The lady behind the counter was VERY nice. She told me that the rye bread was a little hard today and recommended that I try the French roll. I ordered the Monster (ham, turkey, roast beef, swiss cheese, and avocado) and my girlfriend got the Tuna, Avocado, and Cheese sandwich. Both sandwiches were pretty good. They definitely don't hold back here, stuffing the sandwiches with a heap of meat and generously spreading avocado all over the bread. I only wished my sandwich had a few more sweet onions to balance out the saltiness of the meats, but for a Chinese-owned deli, this place greatly exceeded my expectations. read more

Plenty of good sandwich choices! Nothing fancy, but they have almost every combination of 'normal' sandwich you can think of! The prices are ok- not too high, but not on the cheap side. I paid $5 for half of a turkey, swiss and avocado sandwich and it reminded me very much of something I would have made at home. They use sliced bread from the loaf, not baguettes. The service is really quick and there is plenty of parking outside. My only complaint that is that my sandwich was completely soggy. I asked for oil and vinegar inside and ate it 10 minutes after picking it up. It was overly seasoned and the sandwich was pretty hard to eat, considering the bottom was soaked. If you're looking for a simple and quick sandwich, Mr Sandwich is the place to go! read more

I left my heart at this place! I wish I could give it 6 stars.... I use to come here at least once a week when I went to UCI. Sigh.... I miss it so. This is the place to come to if you want a good ol' fashioned sandwich! I'm sick of these eccentric crazy sandwich places, all I want is a normal sandwich!!!! And this place gives you exactly that, but with a wide range of variety and fresh/good quality ingredients. #3 is my thing! I always get it when I'm there, which almost feels like a waste when they have such an awesome variety! But, hey, what can I say? If it aint broke, don't fix it! The owners are the most lovely people ever! Service is always great If you love family run businesses, and want a quality sandwich, this is your place! I'm sure you'll fall in love read more

I love Mr. Sandwich! I work right next to this place in 8 Corporate Park, so it`s a nice 1 minute drive to get a great sandwich. My go-to: Chicken Salad and Sprouts on whole wheat. This sandwich is a winner by far. The mixture of apples, chicken, and other veggies infused with mayo, topped off with salt, pepper, and a shoot of sprouts just wins my appetite. It's a huge sandwich, and it WILL get messy. I have tried other sandwiches here like the pastrami or the meatball sandwich. I made a huge mistake. The sandwiches are simple and minimal. The pastrami was just meat and mustard with pickles. The Meatball sandwich was just meatball, tomato sauce, and cheese.. which is expected of a meatball sandwich. The meatballs were very dry and they skimped me on the sauce. I would always pick one of their "deluxe sandwiches." Pros 1. They make the sandwiches FAST. I'm usually in and out less than 5 minutes. 2. Chicken Salad Sandwich reigns supreme over most of the sandwiches. 3. The sandwiches are FAT. 4. Friendly Chinese people working there, awww yissss. My Cons about Mr. Sandwich: 1. It's a little higher priced for a mom & pops sandwich shop. You will end up paying $6-$8 for a sandwich, around $10 with a drink and chips. 2. Not open on weekends 3. Their credit card machine takes forever to process sometimes, which makes it inconvenient for people in a rush since the line builds up quick around lunch time. 4. Needs Dutch Crunch to reign supreme. read more

I've come several times and ordered 3 different sandwiches. All have been generous in servings. The staff is always pleasant and friendly. Plus, the food comes out really fast even during lunch hours. read more

UPDATE Haven't been here in a while, so tried it again for lunch today. Got the same special as last time, $7.95 for a turkey and cheese, chips and drink. Super fast service, in and out, and delicious. I'm a fan! read more

Yum!! Got the avocado, Swiss, and provolone on a French roll ! I am picky but I liked it a lot! I love a good sandwich!

I declare this store a hidden gem of Irvine. It's in a plaza for local businesses and boy do they swarm this place around lunch time. The place is run by Chinese or Taiwanese people, and they are always so friendly and accommodating. I love the chicken salad sandwich and how they kick it up with some apples. Totally delish! One of my favorite lunch spots and I don't like just any place. They also do delivery and my office uses them for meetings and whatnot. I held back a star because the sandwiches are a tad expensive. read more

Been getting my roast beef on squaw bread fix here for almost a year now.. Friendly service, lady owner usually throws me a free cookie or soda. Sandwich rings up as $6.02 but they never ask for the .02 if you don't have change (who has .02?). I only frequent when they open at 9am so can't say for the service at lunch rush. Nice mom/pop restaurant in Irvine that I will be supporting. Roast beef is really beefy, none of that chemical taste at Subway. Meats piled on pretty thick for $6. Bread is usually fresh/soft. Definitely a good size portion for what you pay. read more

Super yummy sandwiches! I got the turkey avocado on sourdough and it did not disappoint. Fresh and delicious and excellent customer service. Totally recommend for those craving a really good sandwich. read more

My favorite sandwich place in all of Irvine! Its a small little sandwich shop in a corporate plaza and they are plenty busy with people walking in and out getting orders to go. I remember coming here 5 years ago and just loving their sandwiches and even 5 years later, during my most recent visit, I loved the variety and quality of the vegetarian sandwiches. The place even smells heavenly when you walk in. They are also not stingy with the amount of stuff they put on your sandwiches! read more