Yelp actually led me to this sandwich shop. I searched for sandwiches in my area, and this was one…read moreof the few places that popped up. I'm forever grateful for that recommendation because they make some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I've tried a few items on the menu, but the one I always recommend is the Hot Italian. Everything about this sandwich is incredible. It's packed with flavor, and you can honestly tell it was made with care. I usually pair it with a bag of chips, and the total comes to around $18. It's absolutely worth every penny and always leaves me full and satisfied. The shop is consistently clean, and the customer service is always friendly and welcoming. I find myself going back over and over again, then telling myself I need to take a break--only to end up back there a few weeks later. That's how good it is. A couple of things to keep in mind before you visit: there's only limited street parking, so you may have to circle the block to find a spot. There's also not much room to wait inside, although they do have a bench or two where you can sit while your sandwich is being prepared. In my experience, the wait is usually around 15 minutes. I've honestly never been here when it wasn't busy, so expect a crowd. But once you take that first bite, you'll understand why. Great food, great atmosphere, and great customer service. I highly recommend checking this place out!

I told my companion I was craving a sandwich, which is rare, especially on Dutch crunch. He is…read morealways so good with making sure my cravings are satisfied, and after perusing Yelp, we decided to come here. We arrived at the deli on a weekend afternoon. It wasn't too busy. The deli is a nice size with a couple of benches to sit and wait for your food. You can look at the menu and order, plus grab a drink or chips. They have a nice variety of items to grab that go well with your sandwich. The service was friendly and quick. Workers were all kind, and we love that it's dog-friendly! Regarding the sandwiches, you can get a hot or cold sandwich. You can also build your own! Companion got the Hot Boy, and I went the Build Your Own route. The sandwiches are hefty, with lots of great meats and fillings, and for the price, very decent! I wish my bread were a bit more toasted and crunchier, but that's my preference. It hit the spot, and I'd be open to trying their other sandwiches. I don't often go to delis, but Brothers Deli was a nice place to try. We enjoyed it by the waterfront, which makes it a great picnic option. Find them off Park Blvd., with street and residential parking around.

It's a crime that I didn't take a picture of my sandwich today, but it was so good that I just went…read moreinto dreamland and forgot about everything else. I got the chicken curry salad sandwich. The best chicken curry salad I have ever had hands-down and I've had a lot. I think they put watercress in it, but I'm not sure. Just the right amount of sweet and savory. Texture was delectable and so tasty on the Acme sweet roll. I should have just eaten half of it, but I could not stop. Can't wait to have it again and I will take pictures next time.

This place has gotten my order wrong too many times. I order online and always build my own…read moresandwich. It's essentially The Bird, minus the bacon with a couple other minor tweaks, including the softer sesame roll. Usually they just fuck up the bread and forget one of the veggies. Today, they just gave me a Bird sandwich which was drowning in mayo, not the garlic aioli I ordered - no sesame roll, no tomato, no pickled onion...just a whole other sandwich. I stopped ordering in person at the shop because someone there always ended up being kind of a dick during the interaction - either during the ordering or the pick up - without fail. You don't have to like your customers, but you do have to at least pretend to tolerate them. I'm not asking you guys anything hard. So enjoy my last nearly $19 for the completely wrong sandwich. I don't know why I kept trying.

Love the wall decor and LOVE the panini's This is a super…read morecute shop, the guy who spoke with up was so friendly and kind. Will definetly be back :p #paniniperfection

Neighborhood sandwich shop with a kind and generous owner -- and rich paninis! The menu has the…read moreusual warm sandos and all are done well. Portions are large and they lay it on thick. We ordered the tuna salad and veggie sandwiches. The veggie sandwich had a thick layer of pesto and the tuna salad was mixed with a variety of seasonings, so that both were strongly flavored (if a little homogenous) with every bite. Both stayed warm and the bread stayed crispy, even after takeout. The sandwich game is strong, but even more notable is the owner who goes out of his way to make customers feel welcome. While we were there, a senior came in needing to use a bathroom and not speaking much English. The owner readily made the "Not For Customers" restroom available. And when a leashed dog stopped by, he came out from behind the counter with cuts of deli meat as treats. The sandwiches lean heavy here -- you can watch them brush oil over the bread before toasting -- so plan to split or save the second half for dinner. But be sure to stop in: the owner makes the shop a neighborhood institution.

Here's the dilemma - I love spicy chicken sandwiches, but most of the time they do not like me…read moreback. My experience was different at OK's deli, fantastic sandwich that didn't have me feeling sick an hour after I ate it. My one suggestion would be opt for mild, my friend got the spicy version and went non verbal for 30 minutes. Wait was decently long and not many spots to eat, but still a spot that is worth visiting if you are in Oakland.

Amazing! The spicy…read moresichuan chicken sandwich was delicious. The sesame seed bun made the sandwich, it was crunchy and soft all at the same time and the sauce was incredible! It was super spicy though, typically I can handle any spice level but this one was a bit too hot for me. You can order it mild which I would recommend if you don't love spice. They were quite quick and it was easy to walk up and order. There is not much seating so it's better if you grab the sandwich and take it elsewhere.

Ok SERIOUSLY FOLKS…read more The sandwich I just ate is from outer space. "Lemon Chicken." Best sandwich I have had in years!!! and I am insufferably picky. I took one bite before grabbing the phone to call and ask "exactly who the hell are you / whose recipe is that??" And... only $14 in this day and age is quite a pleasant surprise. Winnie, you are beyond talented. Still in shock. Returning asap to try a different sandwich.

Been eying this place for a while. Its located in the renovated Loards Ice cream, which Id been…read morecoming to since I was 10. The drew me to this was the Ribena Lemonade. ribena is a drink the th UK, Australia, but is a black currant drink.so combining with Lemonade was great. I ordered the Wentino and the Ribena Lemonade for pick up. The sandwich was a good size and really good the Ribena came with nice parchment like paper between the lid so that it didnt spill and sanitary. The combo of the Ribena syrup and Lemonade was a great combo. Will order again

The Best Vietnamese sandwich place! I am now from…read moreSacramento. I've tried the Vietnamese sandwich here, nothing compares to the original Banh Mi Ba Le at International blvd & San Pablo. Reasonably priced. I purchased at the San Pablo Store yesterday on my way back to Sacramento

Banh Mi Ba Le, Oakland…read more August 2026 I was in the area and decided to get some Banh Mi sandwiches. I came here around 10:30am, there was a few people ahead of me and it wasn't busy when I was there. Sometimes they are closed on Fridays so luckily they were opened today. Would come back whenever I'm in the area and see if they are opened.

Amazing food experience! I tried their brand-new meatball sandwich today, and it was simply…read moredelicious--the rich, flavorful sauce genuinely made me feel like I was dining in Italy. The atmosphere was so cozy and comfortable, making it a wonderful place to relax. To top it all off, the ice cream and coffee were absolute perfection. If you're in the area, Rose's Sandwich is an absolute must-visit! - J&U

Rose's sandwich shop has really yummy icecream and sandwiched and I really like there flavored…read moreicecream cones like red velvet or matcha.

When I think of a sandwich that has the ability to make my mouth water just thinking of it, few…read morecome to mind, but what the sandwiches they make at Southie is definitely one of them. I've had their Spicy Hog, steak with mushroom, a few Cubans, but the one that I always come back to is "The Balls" sandwich. First off, this sandwich is massive, so be sure that you come here on an empty stomach. These beef meatballs are seasoned to perfection and bursting with flavor. The balls are covered in their red sauce with provolone and Grana Padano, which gives it that nutty and salty flavor that pairs extremely well with the meatballs and baguette. All the juices and cheese just get soaked up to perfection. The baguette bread they use is supplied by La Farine, which is just a few meters away from each other. Just putting out there that La Farine is hands down one of the best bakeries in Oakland, so it makes sense that this sandwich would be so dang good. I'll be honest that I'm not a big fan of the chips or those chips in general and could be fine with just the sandwich. If you are going to have any sandwich to eat here first, I would highly recommend you try "The Balls" because I promise you will not be disappointed. I will always say that the dozen or so times I've been here, the staff are always so friendly, and the atmosphere is very down to earth. The price of their sandwiches is in the $20 range, but the quality and portion make it totally worth it.

The spicy hog sandwich I had a few minutes ago was quite messy but good…read more However, my petty gripe is that it was 2pm, there was an open 2-person table on the side, but I was seated 1 foot from and facing the cash register, and told people were coming for the empty table. No one came and instead quickly several more tables cleared out. Rather than see a few minutes of the England-Serbia World Cup match, I saw a bunch of people up close paying lunch bills. Don't come in solo expecting a side table.

Picture this. It's early Saturday morning and you yearn for some hearty breakfast. You push through…read morethe beaded curtain at the door, to hear "Black" by Pearl Jam playing, just as Eddie Vedder is agonizing over his unrequited love. Lord of the Rings is on the TV. Place is busy. You order the most magnificent Pastrami breakfast burrito, and you are not disappointed. You want this to be your life? Come through.

$17.50 Mama's Pastrami (Jr. size): absolutely worth the price of entry. If I wasn't full, I'd buy…read moreanother. Contender for Best Pastrami?

I love Little Lucca. I have been going there for many, many years and I have NEVER been…read moredisappointed! Their sandwiches are large, I can only eat half and on the 2nd day, it's still good!! The line is usually long, but the food and the service are worth the wait! I will continue to go there as long as I can. I tell everyone to go there for a great sandwich!!!

I can legitimately say that I have been coming to this Little Lucca location for 20 years at…read moreminimum and this has to be the absolute worst time. Truly heartbreaking to see how far we've fallen with this shop from the staff blatantly ignoring customers to gab, deceptive assembly of sandwiches, to questionable practices of food safety. I don't like to complicate things, so I will 9/10 times order something I've eaten before because I like "tried and true." Due to this, for the aforementioned 20 years, I have ordered the Little Lucca Ultimate Club on Dutch Crunch, same cheese every time and all. Imagine my surprise when the bread is still roughly the same size as always, but the meat portions are wildly lacking in comparison to past orders. Little Lucca has been featured on TV and social media for the enormous size of their sandwiches and have been heavily commended on the meat-to-price ratio of sorts for that reason. I mean, even here on their Yelp page they boast about the sizeable sandwiches. The issue now is that reducing portion size of the interior (meat), while keeping the exterior the same (bread), is very misleading when your brand is known for loading up the sandwich. Bread is delicious, but I'd hazard a guess that customers would want less bread than less meat. I am no detective, but I did notice that my total for two sandwiches was ~$33 which was less than the usual ~$39, so it could be that the reason for less meat is to keep the cost low. Still, even when it was costing me an all-time high of ~$18 for an Ultimate Club, it was worth it in the end for the portion received. For sandwiches' sake, THREE different people were involved in my Club and I was thoroughly told I was wrong to believe the ULTIMATE Club came with more than THREE strips of bacon despite it being one of the three meats of the sandwich. I attached photos to show how I'd rather pay the extra $6 to get the original sandwich back. I didn't want to argue, so after they said it a second time, I relented. Still, as I was going to pay, they opened up another sandwich to "prove" the bacon portion size. I apologized to the other customer on their (Lucca) behalf. There are two boxes of gloves always on the counters of Little Lucca, one by the bread, the other by the meat slicer. They have been there faithfully for so long, it's almost comforting to see them. I found out today that they are just for decoration as not one of the FIVE sandwich makers replaced their gloves between touching meats, surfaces (microwave/fridges/drawers/slicer), ingredients from the bucket underneath, sandwich assembly, or my personal favorite, coming from the back storage. In lieu of swapping gloves, the sandwich makers have settled on wiping the surface of their current gloves with butcher paper. When I asked at the register about this practice, I was told that is literally as they are trained to do. They are apparently told there is NO NEED to replace gloves unless they go to the back storage. That one hit a little weird for me. I promise that this is not an easy review to leave and it is so disappointing that this is where Little Lucca ends for me, but I could not be less enthused about paying less for a sandwich if it's going to be so poorly made, nostalgia be dawned. The locals already know this, but I'll just put it out there for visitors to not get duped, you will for sure catch me going to Teani's from now on. I asked for Kathy, the owner, at the register so that I could share my concern with her, but she was in the back and I was told she was busy. I didn't want to hold the flow of the business up, so I paid, thanked the person at the register and left, not to return. Few things are as much of a bummer as paying for food you didn't like.