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    The Local

    4.8 (115 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Went in with high expectations but sadly it wasn't good. They took a long time to make our sandwiches 17 min and they are expensive $17 for a sandwich!!!! The sandwiches were not good we actually didn't finish them. Go to your normal sandwiches place if you have one that's what we should've done.

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    Ashley V.

    Stopping in for lunch on our way up the coast and it definitely hit the spot. The little shop is so cute, simple, and has plenty of seating. The guy working (maybe the owner) was so friendly and very helpful when it came to making a decision. They have plenty of vegetarian options. My sandwich was very good. Very fresh ingredients, but a little too much aioli and I wish they had tomato. I loved the jalapeno cheese bread offering. Next time I would also add pickles.

    The Cotati (on GF bread)
    Kate K.

    Fun menu, killer flavor combinations. Quality of fresh, local food you can taste is worth the price. Only tried their sandwiches (on GF bread that's made locally). Due to sandwiches being made with decent meat portions (thank you!), the GF bread tends to be thinner and so it crumbles easily. Order to-go or grab a seat a one of their petite picnic benches inside. Very friendly welcomed when walking in + when you order, you can see them working efficiently in the back.

    Beef short rib- expensive for not much excitement
    Leah S.

    Just to preface, I'm at my core not a sandwich person. It takes a lot to wow me about sandwiches because I feel like the bar overall is so incredibly low. Think subway, togos, etc- just mass shredded iceberg, tomatoes that taste like water, and tuna that doesn't even have fish in it. That said, the hype about the local is so oversized, it's surprising. I tried their items when they were located at the active gym, and i thought they were ok, but even that felt like they were really expensive for a very small and just slightly above average sandwich. Once they moved to their new location, I was interested to hear all the write ups they were getting and thought "wow maybe they mixed something up and they're doing something different - let's give them another try." We have now been twice to their new spot, and both times our sandwiches were very pricey and very small, which would be ok if they were equally very delicious... but they were unfortunately not. I felt like for the price, the items were very unimpressive. The flavors were ok, the textures were ok, but the size for the price, not ok. Hubs got the pulled pork and I had the steak sando, both of which I make variations of at home, and the ratio of filling to overall sandwich was dismal. Check my photos, it looks like one of the sandwiches has literally a single slice of cheese. I'm constantly shocked they have sold out signs on the door, it makes me think they are trying to manufacture a demand for a product. I mean it did work on us, we went two additional times after we decided it wasn't worth it, just to make sure we didn't just catch them on an off day. As always, I'm happy to support local business and I'm happy to pay more for something really good and delicious, but this was not that...not the first time, or any times after that. Sad really.

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    Danyel M.

    Stopped by for a sammy for lunch. Staff were super friendly and helpful with ideas on what to order. Noticed that some things on their menu were no longer available but I found something that was tasty. Ordered the Petaluma. The sandwiches are pretty big so if you're not too hungry, I recommend sharing with someone.

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    Lyn M.

    Love the menu choices. It was hard to decide but I settled on the Russian River sandwich because I'm an eggplant lover. I added chicken and it was delicious! Quality ingredients and a very hearty and tasty sandwich (I managed to eat half and ate the other half for dinner). Can't wait to try the other options on the menu.

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    Eric L.

    The hype about this place is very real, and very accurate. This is an outstanding sandwich spot in Petaluma serving high-quality ingredients and innovative flavors. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options, and some customization is possible. The only ding is the price - it's a hefty cost, but it really is incredible. I'll definitely go back. Service is incredible, though because they make the sandwich to order, it's not fast food.

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    Gary M.

    Great service and fantastic food! The sandwiches are so tasty! I'm working my way through the entire menu. My favorite so far is The Petaluma. The Pastrami (warm) is a close 2nd. What's going to be your favorite??

    Tea and chips, what more could you ask for?
    Rachel R.

    A friend and I were in the area and decided we needed sandwiches, after a morning shopping. We saw this place was highly rated, so we went for it! We ordered the Petaluma and the special of the day, which was a toasty beef rib meat with slaw sandwich. Much like a pulled pork sandwich. We shared half of each, and could not decided which one was better! They were both amazing in their own ways! Know we are curious about the rest of the menu! The bread was top notch and the meat was generous! The sandwiches were both seasoned perfectly in my opinion, the beef sandwich had a spicy kick, but in the best way. Not over bearing, wipe my brow, way, just packed with flavor! They serve all our favorite drinks and great potato chip options as well. We got a cute little picnic table in the back and the customer service was kind and quick. Clearly The Local, cares about their clientele! I for one, will be back. Keep up the good work!

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    A must stop for us now in Petaluma! We are in town from Vegas traveling from the Oakland airport to visit family in Santa Rosa and needed something tasty along the drive. This did not disappoint! We had the Phoenix, pastrami, and cucumber salad. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was top tier.

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    Was hesitant because this place is located within a health club, but rest assured this place deserves 5 stars. Farm to table excellence!!

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    Incredible sandwiches and smoothies! It's a treat to grab lunch after a swim or workout! A great addition to the health club!

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    This place knows how to do a sandwich, insane flavors and quality ingredient, a must try.

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    The sandwiches are amazing here and the staff super nice. Definitely if you're near the JC or in Petaluma you have to stop by this spot!

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    Ordered the Phoenix and it was one of the better sandwiches I've ever had. Food came out super quick and everything was awesome.

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    Juice House - Petaluma

    Juice House - Petaluma

    4.4(36 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I was out for a walk with a friend when she introduced me to this place! I had no idea it was here…read morebut it is in such a cute area near foundry wharf. I love wellness shots so I was immediately excited to go in. The person working was very sweet and helpful when I picked out my shot! The menu is pretty extensive. I got the kicker, which was definitely very strong but I loved it. I personally love ginger, and it was a pretty ginger heavy flavor which I thoroughly enjoyed. They also offer a honey back to wash it down if needed!  I would definitely recommend stopping by and grabbing a wellness shot or a juice, I can't wait to return!

    Juice House has always been my go to spot when I want to pick up something fresh and tasty to drink…read moreand share with my colleagues. I stopped in last Friday and Jessica greeted me with a warm welcome. She went above and beyond to make sure I found exactly what I was looking for. I've always only tried their juices, but this time I was intrigued by their homemade nut milk mixed with their cold brew. Jessica poured them together right in front of me and encouraged me to taste test them to make sure the final concoction tasted just to my liking. We ended up adding a touch of agave at the end to make it taste just right for me. Also, one of the juices I ordered had a half off option that Jessica informed me of - the sell by date was that day so as long as I was planning on drinking it that day I was able to save a little $. All of the drinks tasted mouth watering good, as always. I highly recommend trying Juice House out if you haven't already!

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    Juice House - Petaluma
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    Palmetto Superfoods

    Palmetto Superfoods

    4.6(40 reviews)
    23.0 mi
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    Staff are stellar! Even during their busy times the wait is…read moreno longer than 10 minutes! I always get some goodies on the too good to go app, and sometimes come by for just an açaí bowl myself! The shop is small and cute! Sometimes they serve their bowls a bit frozen, just because they don't want it to melt all over you, but everything is made fresh and in store! So happy for this little gem!

    I can easily say, Palmetto is one of my favorite places to get açaí in the Bay! I'm partial to my…read morefavorite spots in Hawaiʻi, where I used to live, but they do it pretty well! I was first introduced to Palmetto at a Yelp event and, since then, have become a repeat customer at numerous locations. Their Corte Madera location is lovely! The shop itself is on the smaller side, with one bench to sit at inside, but that's all good since it's more of a takeout business. It's bright inside, and the atmosphere is welcoming. You order at the counter, watch them make your creation, and pick it up when it's done! They also offer mobile ordering. Service is always fantastic from everyone I've encountered! Since I work in Marin and got my coworker hooked, we sometimes stop by for açaí before or after work. There are so many options for either signature or build-your-own bowls! I've been trying each signature bowl. This go around, I tried their Bom Dia A.M Breakfast Bowl in a size small. This was so delicious! I loved the fresh fruit, the texture of all the toppings, how rich and creamy it was, and the sweet yet refreshing taste. The smalls are always so filling for me, so I struggle to finish. Definitely keep that in mind! If I go any larger, I'm usually sharing with someone! I'd definitely order this again, but I have also loved everything I've tried. So happy that Palmetto is continuing to branch out and is successful in Marin. Glad to continue supporting them, especially since they're on my commute route! Find them on the Town Center side near Pacific Catch and across Five Little Monkeys. Free parking all around!

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    Palmetto Superfoods - Harvest Bowl (pistachio allergy folks, it's pumpkin seeds with matcha powder so safe! Not nut-free as it has a chocolate hazelnut layer)

    Harvest Bowl (pistachio allergy folks, it's pumpkin seeds with matcha powder so safe! Not nut-free as it has a chocolate hazelnut layer)

    Palmetto Superfoods - From top to bottom: POG, mango, matchacado, and ube blackberry

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    From top to bottom: POG, mango, matchacado, and ube blackberry

    Stellina Alimentari - La Marcella

    Stellina Alimentari

    4.6(98 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I decided to change things up for Easter this year and ordered Stellina Alimentari's 18" Italian…read moresandwich. Since I was picking it up on Saturday and not serving until Sunday, I called and requested that they put some wax paper between the top and bottom of the bread to separate the contents of the sandwich. I thought the bread would get soggy otherwise. They were happy to do it and wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap to keep in the refrigerator overnight. The sandwich was incredible! Everything an Italian sandwich should be! They gave me containers of seasoned olive oil and giardiniera to spread on the bread before serving. We had eight adults and we had more than enough, with a piece left over for my lunch today! I also ordered the cucumber salad with feta, which was a great side dish. I have been a steady client of both Stellina Pronto and Stellina Alimentary and they have never let me down. The staff are wonderful:) I've ordered countless pastries, sandwiches, Thanksgiving dinner... all delicious! We are so lucky to have them in Petaluma!

    Mostly a sandwich spot seemingly, but does have deli options with some Italian market specialities…read more I recently popped in for lunch and ordered up two sandwiches - one was the chicken parm and the second was the turkey. Both sandwiches, and almost all of them sounded, decadent. I prefered the chicken parm over the turkey that for me, was too much. The turkey had bacon, sauces, cheese on a potential foccacia style bread.. it was a lot. The chicken parm was plain and simple and tasty. The chicken was medium thickness, breadcrumbed and fried. The roll was great and overall I enjoyed it. About $18 for a sandwich, which seemingly is the going rate these days for a sandwich. Fresh, delicious and a solid option for bougie Italian sandwiches.

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    Stellina Alimentari - Cold case  containing fresh scooped 'sides' & desserts.

    Cold case containing fresh scooped 'sides' & desserts.

    Stellina Alimentari - Sandwich and cookie. Might be the best cookie I've ever purchased

    Sandwich and cookie. Might be the best cookie I've ever purchased

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