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    Olive Branch

    4.3 (60 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Richard T.

    Yum yum yum yum yum. A good sandwich is like a symphony in your mouth. -- Toast I discovered the Olive Branch Sandwich Shop completely by chance thanks to a DoorDash promotion. Honestly, I probably would have never found this gem on my own. I saw it on the app, checked Yelp to see if it was legit, and wow, am I glad I did. This place makes incredible sandwiches and it's incredibly close to where I live. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I placed my order anyway. The food arrived in under 30 minutes and I was shocked--shocked--by the size, quality, and flavor. The moment I unwrapped the sandwiches, I felt like I had just time-traveled back to one of my all-time favorite sandwich spots in the country, Little Luca's in San Francisco. That's saying a lot. Their Sicilian sandwich is absolute perfection. A brilliant sauce, generous cuts of meat, and the option to add arugula or lettuce. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and downright delectable. Most places serve tiny little subs and call them Italian sandwiches. Not here. Olive Branch is the real deal. And the meatball sandwich? Incredible. Perfectly seasoned meatballs and a rich tomato sauce that wasn't too salty and soaked into the bread just enough to give it this beautiful buttery quality. I also tried their broccoli cheddar soup and was totally surprised. It actually had a homemade taste with generous, tender florets of broccoli. Not that watery stuff you find elsewhere--this was cozy, comforting, and real. The whole vibe of Olive Branch speaks to me. It's homemade. It's delicious. It's my new go-to sandwich shop. I can't wait to try all of their other sandwiches, their Italian wedding soup, and their salad selections too. This is proof that promotions really do work. I never would've found this spot without DoorDash and Yelp leading me there. Now I'm envisioning an illustrious sandwich partnership between me and the Olive Branch. Salute!

    Sicilian on ciabatta was great.
    Craig W.

    It's Olive BRANCH, not Olive GARDEN, ok? No all you can eat breadsticks here, as far as I know. The three sandwiches we tried were all made to order and wonderful. We tried the Turkey Club, the Sicilian, and the Capri and they were all excellent. They were perfectly-sized and loaded with fresh, delicious ingredients. The bread was particularly great and super fresh on each sandwich. There are various and interesting imported Italian products for sale inside, including drinks and snacks. There are a number of tables inside so you can either dine in or take out. For sandwiches, this feels like a takeout place. I will say it was very clean inside and the counter gal was very friendly. I realize this is a brand new restaurant and all new restaurants (and other types of businesses) go through growing pains. On Yelp, I try to accentuate the positive, as the old and fantastic Johnny Mercer song goes (look it up). There are some significant issues with this business that must be addressed. I will leave it at that.

    VENICE (prosciutto, mortadella, capicola, fontina, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, mayo, and Italian dressing) on ciabatta roll
    Scott T.

    holy mortadella, Batman, Olive Branch's sandwiches are really tasty. the wife unit was out that way for work, and I asked (okay, begged really) her to pick us up a couple for a late lunch. she got the VENICE (prosciutto, mortadella, sweet capicola, fontina, spinach, sliced red onion, cucumbers and tomatoes, pepperoncinis, mayo, Italian dressing, salt and pepper). she got me the SICILIAN (Genoa salami, sweet capicola, pistachio mortadella, provolone, mixed greens, sliced red onion, cucumbers and tomatoes, pepperoncinis, mayo, Italian dressing, salt and pepper). both were ordered on a ciabatta roll and both were totally amazing. seriously, I'm a sandwich guy, and my those were two of my absolute favorite sandwiches EVER. my recommendation: jump in your Batmobile, drive like a bat outta hell to the shop in San Marcos, and grab a couple. ps: I barely minded they ignored my ask for an arugula add. yeah, their sandwiches are that good.

    Laura P.

    This is a really nice place to get an upscale sandwich. Really fresh and excellent quality bread choices. I chose a turkey sandwich on focaccia. It was excellent. A large sandwich, enough for two meals. Lots of nice side salad options as well. I will have to try those next time.

    Sicilian on sour dough
    Harinder K.

    Came on a Sunday and we were the second group (2 of us) to arrive. They were already out of ingredients which was concerning. Ordered a sandwich and a salad. The sandwich was generously prepared with meat, cheese, and vegetables. The bread to filling ratio was spot on. As robust as the sandwich was, the salad was sparse. I asked for the bread that was supposed to come with the salad and was told that it was frozen and would take time to be prepared. It was never brought to me and neither was I offered an alternative.

    OB Works Sandwich with no cheese, Mayo, or Mustard
    Trevor T.

    Also known as Olive Branch Eatery I ordered the OB works Sandwich with no cheese, mustard or Mayo. I like my sandwiches like I like my humor...DRY. Sandwich was stacked and delicious. Really happy with my order and thankful that they took my requests when making the sandwich. Some establishments won't or they will try doing different things like put oil on the sandwich or another spread. Glad Olive Branch doesn't do that. They make the sandwich how you want it. Woo hoo!

    Jordan D.

    Best sandwiches made here. Super chill spot for some grub. Ricky, Aaron & Nick are all cool workers here. Check out this spot whenever you in town!

    Lynn H.

    What a great find! Off the beaten path gem We shared an excellent sandwich, the quality of meats and the cheese is outstanding. This place should have a line out the door! The two youn ladies were great help and friendly, we will be Back! Thank You

    Do you see the mozzarella in this caprese? Nope.
    Taci T.

    Firstly. The ingredients were super fresh and tasty. I appreciated that. That is 5 stars. My bf LOVED his on works and the kids sandwich was a great size. What lost stars for me was 2 things. I ordered a caprese. Noticed as she cut the sandwich that I never saw her add the mozzarella, when asked she was like oops! And then added it in. It's the main ingredient. I get home to discover that there was not much mozzarella even still. Half the sandwich was without. The parts the had it were good though. Then at check out there was confusion on how to apply my coupon and lots of fumbling, i found my needing to take my calculator out and ensure the price was correct. Overall good, it's walking distance to my house so I am sure we will be back but hopefully the service steps up a bit before we do.

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    Courtney C.

    Overall a good sandwich option- however, they kind of butchered our order- i called and did the order on the phone but pretty much none of the specifications actually occurred- mayo still on the sandwich, different bread, no arugula, no pepper relish.... I think the sandwiches would have been better if they had been made correctly- granted i can't speak about the in person experience because we didn't know they were wrong until we got home so at least in person you can make sure they are made accurately. The beef panini sandwich online even says it comes with the pepper stuff but nope didn't get to try that which i was bummed about it because it needed a little something with it just being beef and cheese pretty much. Salad was very small considering the price. I liked the italian sandwich but it wasn't supposed to have mayo- thankfully it's not tons of mayo but i don't prefer mayonnaise. i would give this place another chance but would hands down check to make sure the order was right. I would have ordered on their website but it wasn't working when i tried. Perhaps the door dash option would have been better since we ordered via phone and picked up. Bottom line, don't order over the phone and make sure to check your sandwiches before leaving. The kids enjoyed their grilled cheeses! I did just read on here that this place is new so i always think you should have extra grace on a restaurant in that scenario- More attention to detail needed- I'm all about local and i love little hole in the wall places like this! The flavors were good and this place has a lot of potential!

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    Food is fresh great Italian breads. Loads of healthy ingredients no more expensive than your normal takeout sandwich place.

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    Great people and wonderful Italian food! All their dishes are well made. Check it out sometime and enjoy!

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    Hidden gem... Great service... Even better food!!! If you find yourself in the area, it's definitely worth it!!!

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    Food was delicious. Staff was very helpful, they took the time to answer my questions and give recommendations.

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    Awesome food! I recommend the "have it your way". I come here every time i'm in the area

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    What a pleasant surprise. Food was GREAT. Service was very good- kind and respectful. Hidden gem!

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