i stopped by this morning with my kids. we were in a rush and the employees understood and made our food fast and were super kind and understanding. i didn't catch their names but it was as cute little blonde girl who was so sweet and uplifting. i am excited to come here again after my kids t-ball game. they love it here and so do i. i would consider coming here if you're in the area. read more

This is the best sourdough sandwich I've tasted in a long time. I tried the turkey sandwich with their special sauce. #8 special. The pickle on the side was very fresh and crispy. I plan on going back because it's rare to be completely be satiated in both tummy and taste buds. The 3 girls working the counter were very friendly. I got to converse and shared a few laughs with Kennedy, Sage, and Flor. I hope to see them again when I return. read more

This has been sitting in my drafts for a minute... Had dinner here with a friend way back when this place was new. Finding the place was a bit of a challenge. Love sourdough and was looking forward to a good sandwich. Got the 8" Italian without any of the additions. So no lettuce nor condiments. Very sparse on the meat. Basically it was an 8" sourdough with a small side of meat. Standard service, casual setting. read more

Let's start with the food. We had the French dip and Smoked Brisket...wow! Bangin' with flavor, fresh ingredients, and quality meat. Im actually not a huge sourdough fan but their bread is something special. It was soft, fresh, and flavorful. It was our first time and we'll definitely be back! read more

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I love sourdough & co! Always good quality food with fresh ingredients. One of the best places for people with gut problems. The service is always good and the restaurants are always clean. My only issue this time was the bathroom. It was a bit dirty and the toilet paper holder DID NOT WORK. It slammed down by my leg and scared me. read more

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Pretty good spot in the center of San Elijo. Parking can get busy during rush hours. Food was good had the French dip my first time. Came back for lunch the next day to get the clam chowder in a bread bowl. Definitely hit the spot. Stop by this spot if you pass through the area. read more

Sourdough & Co - New England clam chowder - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

Excellent sandwiches, second time ordering from here. Prices were also reasonable. Order was ready on time read more

I LOVE Sourdough & Co! The food is delicious and the people that work there are always kind, pleasant, and helpful. The space inside and outside are cute, comfortable, and always clean. I'm so glad we have this in our little town square, it is my favorite eatery in SEH, and my fave sandwich shop ever. read more

Food here has always been good! However the service I received today 11/20/2025 is sooo disappointing! I called in a fairly sized lunch order at 9:30am for pick up at 11:45am of the same day. While on my way to pick up my order the called and I was told they haven't started making it yet because they haven't received payment. They told me they sent a link for payment which they did, this link had no mention of the restaurant or anything. It simply was a link asking for payment. No receipt, no name... So of course I didn't click on the link. That being said the young woman at the register wanted to argue saying they sent me a link for payment which I proceeded to polite ask her when was the last time you clicked on a link asking for payment that had zero details on it. To make matters ever better I am presenting a safety meeting at my work, guess who is supplying the lunch, ME! So, needless to say I'm not happy at all. I politely asked them if they could mention that payment is needed over the phone to the next costumer to avoid this disaster. I love the food here, but sadly I won't be coming back to this location. read more

The cracked black pepper turkey sandwich was delicious. It was jam packed with turkey and the bread was delicious. The bbq chicken flatbread, tasted better than it looked. Adding some cilantro would have made it taste even better. The wait, oh boy, the wait. The wait was not worth it. Not only were we waiting, so many people were waiting far too long for a sandwich. It took nearly 30 minutes and it's not because we ordered a flatbread. The sandwich was good but definitely not worth the wait. Location is nice being next to a park where you can take your sandwich and have a little picnic. read more

Sourdough & Co - Cracked black pepper turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

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This was the worst sandwich that I've ever had. first the Service. the servers making my sandwich did not give me my pickles. I asked for three pickles for three sandwiches and did not get any of them. I asked for a gluten-free wrap. The gluten-free wrap literally fell apart, and I could not use it and ended up putting it on regular (my own) sourdough bread. My wife can't eat cheese so I asked for her sandwich to be without cheese and there was cheese on it horrible experience. I did eat the sandwich, but if I can, I'll leave a picture of this wrap that was unusable. I'm just used to people who care about what the food looks like when they give it to someone and it did not look appetizing. I mean it's not supposed to look exactly like the picture, but it wasn't even close. I also asked for extra meat and if that was extra meat, I would hate to see what just regular meat was. I rarely give a one star they deserve zero stars. read more

Sourdough & Co - The leftover supposedly gluten-free wrap that was unusable - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Called twice no answer. Waiting in line without acknowledgment for 10 minutes while they frown and walk back and forth between back room and constantly beeping machine at counter. Stood another 5 minutes with nobody in front of me. Exasperated employee finally takes my order. No customer service mindset at all. Not a happy place to be for customer or employee apparently. Update: While I am still waiting I get an immediate response (clearly automated) from this review which I am noe editing. Now 20 minutes in and still here waiting for my sandwiches. read more

Best sourdough bread I have had anywhere. We had the clam chowder and sour dough bread bowl as well as the French dip. Both were superb. Prices were fair and service was good. We will be back. read more

The food was great, but the wait for service and the lack of cleanliness told a very different story. It felt impossible to get timely attention, especially with the staff spread too thin to keep up. read more

Sourdough & Co - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

Dave & staff took really good care of me on my first time visit. Would recommend to anyone looking for a delicious lunch or an afternoon meal. There's something for everyone here at this casual laid-back spot. Lots of space for gatherings and meetings! read more

Sourdough & Co - Cholula Chicken Sandwich & Chowder - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Excellent customer service! I got a large Greek salad to do a few months ago and whoever made it really barely put anything in it and it was mostly lettuce. I decided to try again today and told them about this, and gave me the most amazing ginormous Greek salad. Plus a free drink and a free large sandwich! So very nice and kind. And it all was amazing. I totally recommend giving them a try if you're in the area. read more

The food is the best! Their sandwiches are so good! If you in the mood for a sourdough sandwich this is the best spot to go to.

The 3 Sandwiches my family & I got today were absolutely terribly made. Soggy, floppy, and fell completely out of the wrapper. I've been to this location a few times and haven't been terribly happy. Also, the restaurant is dirty. Definitely needs improvement. read more

The sandwiches were so good. Pesto sandwich is bomb. The employees were very kind and my sandwich was made quickly. Nice size store with cool designs in the store b read more

Excellent sandwiches prepared quickly after ordering online Preferred over Panera, Subway, Jersey Mike's read more

We had a very tight window between soccer games today (about 90 minutes), so to avoid problems we placed a catering order the day before and were explicitly assured it would be ready at 10:30 AM. We arrived around 10:45, and the order wasn't ready--fine, delays happen. The real issue was what happened next. There were four employees working, yet only one person was assigned to our large order, and unfortunately it was the slowest employee on staff. The other employees continued doing unrelated tasks: one stayed on the register, one worked on other customers' orders, one did prep work. Despite clearly explaining that we had to get an entire youth soccer team back to the field for their next game, no effort was made to reassign help or expedite the order. By the time we spoke up, the order was over 30 minutes late, and instead of understanding or problem-solving, we were met with poor attitudes, as if expecting an on-time, pre-ordered catering order was unreasonable. One employee even seemed irritated that we were complaining, completely missing that if someone had simply helped the sandwich maker, the order would have been finished much faster. Because of how miserable and stressful the experience was, I honestly can't even comment on the quality of the food. When you plan ahead, communicate clearly, and still get treated like the inconvenience, something is very wrong with the service. read more

The bread was very good, restaurant was clean, we were only customers- fast service. Wasn't a fan of the soup or the flatbread. The french dip was good though read more

Food is good! Lots of choices for everyone. Quick and easy to order and take to go. Sandwiches are huge so you can easily share or save leftovers for dinner read more

Horrible service. I ordered for pick up and when my order said it was ready for pick up they actually didn't have it started yet. 20 mins past by and they say nothing to me only to find out my sandwich was sitting on sitting on the shelf with no communication. read more

Well, I really had hoped giving this place another chance would be different, but unfortunately nothing has changed since my first review. My kids and I came in and ordered three pretty simple sandwiches, it took 25 minutes to get out take out order, and when we got home, the sandwiches were incorrect. My kids wouldn't even eat the sandwiches and we didn't have time to return to the shop to have them remade. I called to speak with the restaurant in hopes of getting a refund or a credit and was first told that the reason one sandwich didn't have avocado was because they ran out. However, one of the other sandwiches had avocado on it. And nothing was mentioned about them running out and we paid extra for the avo as well. Then I was told we just came at a busy time. There were lots of excuses and I was told they were unable to refund me. Finally the manager (who made the sandwiches himself incorrectly) indicated I could get a free order next time I was in but provided no follow up as to how I could ensure this would happen. I was the one following up with how he can ensure I get the free order next whether or not that happens is up in the air. This place really needs to train employees better. If they are too busy to make 3 sandwiches accurately in less than 25 minutes maybe they need more employees. read more

On November 10th my girlfriend and I were looking to go to a certain business in San Marcos. The place was closed so we walked around looking for something else. We found The Sourdough & Co. What a great choice we made. The staff was friendly. The service was great and the sandwiches were amazing. If you are looking for a reasonable price sandwich shop, try this one. read more

Had a good meal here with my 2 kids and husband. Food was quick and the french dip was delicious. Staff was courteous and the patio was a great place to enjoy our meal. read more

Horrible experience. This restaurant would rather cater to teeny boppers getting out of school than to regular customers. Tables were all dirty & most taken up with dozens of kids standing around, talking loudly. We couldn't hear each other talking!! Food was mediocre & cost us $35 for 2 sandwiches!! Drove an hour round trip for this & won't be coming back. We took two bites & wrapped up the rest to bring home to eat in peace!! BTW the clerk's comment to me was "well it's 2:30"!! So I guess this occurs everyday at this same time??? read more

A solid place for a sandwich. The sandwiches here are pretty solid. Nothing spectacular or earth-shattering .... but solid. I had the chicken salad sandwich which is a more rustic version of a chicken salad, very light on mayo and more cranberry and light overall. The chicken was roasted which was nice and the bread was the highlight of the sandwich. We also had a caprese sandwich and that was pretty good -- nothing special, but a good caprese salad with all the right ingredients. We also had some chili ... which tasted very nice! However, it was awfully greasy/oily. So much so we didn't finish it because if that. Overall, we'd come back if we were ever craving a sandwich and were in the area. But not a place we would drive 20 minutes to or anything. Lastly, the staff was all very friendly and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. read more

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Brisket sandwich was very good! (the tasty slaw will prob soak the bread if you wait too long). Mac and cheese not so much - pretty boring and bland. Be prepared to spend at $22 for a 6" sandwich, side of Mac, and fountain drink. That price point makes it a splurge spot for me. I don't normally care so much about this kind of thing but business manger James T and his robotic responses to each and every Yelp review just mentally turned me off of this establishment. This is too corporate for San Elijo. If the business manager is going to cut and paste every single response to a Yelp review then Im out. read more

Food is always delicious here. I've had a few sandwiches and never let down. I recommend a hot sandwich, but just a recommendation. The service is great. Friendly and fast. Inside is calm and easy to talk to someone so if it's too cold or hot outside, inside is always a good option. They have seating inside and out and there is more parking than what it looks like from the road. There's also a little park right across the street, with tables, you can take your food and enjoy. read more

Sourdough & Co - #8. Pastrami and Turkey Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

I walked in when they had just opened. The cashier was attentive and service was excellent! I put in my order for the clam chowder bread bowl and it was amazing. The sourdough bread was so good. I don't really like sourdough but I ate the entire bread bowl. The cookies had just came out of the oven and were warm and delicious. The restaurant was clean and the music was great. Overall, a great experience. I didn't have to wait more than 10 mins for my food. I'll definitely be back. read more

Sourdough & Co - Clam chowder bread bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

We love this place, salads and sandwiches are amazing. Service today took forever. The person who took my order was friendly. 8 customers, 1 to go order, over 20 minutes to get our order of 2 sandwiches. The manager called my name to pick up sandwiches, no eye contact or thank you. Told her a box was in front of the pick up that customers could trip on, she moved it again with no greeting or conversation. She looks like she just got out of bed at 130p. One staff member wore gloves to make a sandwich, then rang up a customer touching the register then back to making a sandwich all with the same gloves. Bread was a bit over done and condiments light. Not the same as before. Just a few updates and will be great! read more

My boyfriend and I had the best experience eating here ! It was our first time here and Dave really took such good care of us. He was the only one working; baking the bread, cooking the food, attending the register. His kindness and attention really stood out and made the visit feel special. Will definitely be coming back ! Thank you, Dave ! read more

I am convinced the cholula chicken sandwich is the best sandwich in San Diego. If you have not had it, it is a must. The best sandwich I have ever had. Also service is always 5 stars here as everyone is very friendly. Also they are dog friendly and are always so sweet to our pup when we bring him in. This is a must stop if you're in the area. read more

Extremely Disappointing Experience at Sourdough & Co. I've always loved Sourdough & Co., but my recent visit was incredibly frustrating and left me questioning my own judgment. After not eating all day, I went in craving their grilled cheese and tomato soup, only to be told moments after sitting down that they had run out of tomato soup. I was understanding and asked for a refund for just the soup, intending to still enjoy my grilled cheese. The first employee I interacted with was kind and assured me it would be handled, but when his coworker (Sage) took over, things quickly went downhill. Sage's attitude was immediately dismissive, and she insisted I could only get a gift card or choose another soup, which I didn't want since I'm not a fan of the other options. I agreed to the gift card, but when it was processed, I noticed it was for $7--99 cents less than the cost of the soup. I wasn't about to make a fuss over that small amount, but it still felt off. Then came the grilled cheese. It was, honestly, one of the most disappointing sandwiches I've ever had--cold, underwhelming, and far from worth the price. My friend tried a bite and agreed it was terrible. I went back to the counter to ask for a full refund, but Sage was nowhere to be found, and the employee I'd been dealing with had to go get her again. When Sage finally returned, she told me I couldn't get a refund and seemed very uninterested in resolving the situation. The first employee wrote my name down on a napkin with marker telling me his manager would call me first thing in the morning (I knew that wouldn't end up happening and it didn't) so I made sure to get the names of both employees. To make matters worse, sage called me after I had left the restaurant, speaking to me in a condescending and rude tone, implying I was somehow in the wrong. I was still in the parking lot and could see her through the window giggling at the situation with 2 other customers after she put me on hold. She demanded I return the $7 gift card to get my refund, and I could sense she wasn't genuinely trying to help, but just trying to get rid of me. It felt like I was being treated like an inconvenience for simply asking for what I paid for. I've had good experiences here in the past, but this visit was a complete letdown. The service was rude, the food was subpar, and the entire situation left me feeling disrespected. I will definitely not be returning, and I'll be letting others know about this frustrating experience. I paid almost $20 for a meal I didn't even eat! Anyone want a $7 Sourdough & Co. gift card? read more

Sourdough & Co - This is what I paid almost $20 for - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

I want to love this place. Their food is tasty however the service ruins it for me. I have come 3 times and each time there is no smile, no welcome, no thank you... nothing. Almost no eye contact. I always feel like i am disrupting them and 'putting them out' when i walk in to order. This last time i asked for some pepperoncinis... it was just handed over without an acknowledgement, smile or eye contact. The wait is also an issue. The first time it was a 30 min wait for 2 salads. It seems they are prioritizing the call in orders. In fact i was interrupted twice while trying to order by the owner taking a call while helping me. This last time we waited for about 20 mins, for 2 sandwiches, until we finally walked inside to find them sitting in the pick up area. This visit they decided to not call our name. I don't know if i will visit again. Frankly, I would rather my money go to an establishment that is happy to have my business. read more

High quality sandwiches, soups, and salads. Our favorite is the pastrami Reuben (made their way). Last night we tried the clam chowder and chicken poblano soups, both excellent. read more

Delicious sandwiches and employees have been very friendly to me! They have a good selection of sandwiches as well.

The food was delicious and came out quickly. The owner was very polite and considerate. All the food was fresh. As well as the view of the mountains and the sunset while eating was elegant. Would highly recommend. read more