It's a crime that I didn't take a picture of my sandwich today, but it was so good that I just went into 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. read more

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This place has gotten my order wrong too many times. I order online and always build my own sandwich. 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. read more

This is my go to sandwich shop for myself and also my #1 sandwich recommendation in Oakland. You can eat in the shop or in a small parklet outside. Online ordering available but honestly it always feels quicker for me to order in the shop. Good drink and chips selection too. Highly recommend the beast, the bay, and the saint. Vegan sandwiches also available! Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Hidden Gem Alert!! I was in the area recently and wanted to find a good local spot. The Saint Sandwich Shop came highly recommended on Yelp, and it did not disappoint. I love the restaurant's retro decor and feel. It even has an 80's-style arcade game. The employees were friendly and welcoming. They use ACME bread! I tried their Bird sandwich, which consisted of turkey, bacon, avocado, jack cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, mayo on a rustic ACME sweet roll. I opted out of the mustard. Delicious with a generous amount of turkey! The bread was fresh, soft, with a crispy crust. Definitely one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while! We also tried the vegan Saint Francis sandwich on Udi's gluten-free bread, which was a standout and nice to see they had this option on the menu. It featured plant-based salami and prosciutto with vegan cheddar, a refreshing change from the typical "meat-free" options. Most sandwich shops simply remove the meat from a regular sandwich, so it was great to see a full-flavored vegan option with plant-based proteins. Parking is easy with two spots directly in front of the shop and several more across the street. It's a convenient and simple location to find. If you're in the area, be sure to give them a try...you won't be disappointed! read more

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Wooweee. A little gem nearby me Friendly workers and such a cute little shop! They have outdoor seating and some tables inside with a higher bar seating along one of the walls. I got the Beast- the roast beef was tasty, veggies were tasty and bread was crunchy. very very filling! I also got the pasta salad- it was good with a little kick! Looks like there is a restroom in the back. Street parking and neighborhood parking so fret not. read more

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The staff was Great!! And the place was cozy and clean. And the food was gggrreatt!!

I usually never write about sandwich shops, because they are just "eh", like okay and they fill my belly but nothing to write home about. But this one is worth every word, the flavors, the choices, they make a great sandwich and it was big so the second half ended up being dinner. I've discovered a gem of a sandwich spot and can't wait to stop by again, highly recommend it! read more

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First time eating here since becoming a vegan. I didn't want the Saint Francis, so they helped me put together a vegan sandwich with a great vegan bread from Acme like a fococcai Also avoiding oils. Best sandwich shop! read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - Vegan sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

Oh, man! It was everything I hoped it would be! F-ing satisfying, super flavorful and a pile of fresh high quality ingredients. Please do yourself and everyone you love a favor and come here! Friendly and quick service, chill atmosphere and rocking music. I'll be back soon. read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - The Bird w/ fresh mozzarella and banana peppers. - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

The Saint is ALLWAYS a great option. Fresh, yummy sandwiches with the option to customize every ingedient. Very friendly folks who do everything to make the experience an awesome one. Will be back again and again. read more

As an east coaster, it's hard to find a good hoagie (sub) on the west coast... The Saint Sandwhich Shop nails it for me. I got a build your own and the portions are big, flavors are fresh and delish and the rolls are dense. Ask for a side of pickles too Service can be slow but it's worth the wait. You can always order online and pick up too. Ambiance is casual and small so you may wait for a seat. Sando def holds up well to go! read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICH - sweet roll, salami, shredded lettuce, provolone, banana peppers, red pickled onions, garlic aioli and avocado - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

THE SAINT!! YESS!! From the small home town mom and pop feel- to the local brews in the fridge and laid back feel of this place, The Saint fires on all cylinders at all times! The bread is amazing (pizza Bianca) and the cookies are so soft! I personally get the best, a beautiful blend of Black Forest ham, salami, pesto, mozzarella, tomato! Reminds me of my Italian grandmothers cooking! Dude I mean, LOOK at this thing! The employees are down to earth and have a knack for remembering faces. Check this place out- you won't be disappointed! read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - The beast + turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm vegan and have been coming to the Saint for the Saint Francis sandwich for years. I bring my friends regularly, and have almost always enjoyed my experience, tho today was an exception. I recently developed an allergy to onion and, unfortunately, onion is the only ingredient not listed to remove on the Saint Francis sandwich (on their website). I decided to call to place a pickup order so I could mention the allergy. The man who picked up the phone refused to take an order insisting that I must place my order online. I explained there wasn't the option to remove the ingredient and was worried since I had an allergy. He argued that I was mistaken, and I could edit the order online or order a "build your own sandwich" (without acknowledging the additional cost for such a thing). I mentioned the inaccessibility of such a system and that I truly wasn't seeing the option to remove ingredients. He spent longer arguing with me over the phone than it would have been to take my order over the phone. Eventually, I relented, and placed an online order stating in the "notes to seller" (the only way to edit an order in this case) no onion on the Saint Francis sandwich. There was onion on my sandwich. Maybe instead of believing they need to be right, they should just listen to the customer and try to accommodate. read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - No option to remove onions on the Saint Francis sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

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The best sandwich I've had in a while. I love that they had plant based options for the proteins, it's really hard to find and I'm happy I found it here! Bread was great quality and toppings as well. The guys were really professional and welcoming, decor is really cool inside. My only complaint is the price is a bit expensive but the best sandwich I've had in Oakland so far. I'll be back!!! read more

Good sandwiches, ordered for delivery and the sandwiches were huge. We ordered two different types so my sister and I could have half of each. I ate both halves and I was stuffed for the next 4-6 hours. Definitely worth the price. Only thing I noticed was that the bread wasn't as soft as I would have liked, a tiny bit dry, maybe it's just the type of bread they use because it seemed pretty fresh. Also the sandwiches could have used a little bit of salt but overall really good! I would rate it 8/10. read more

Nut allergy friendly - I put a note on GrubHub and everything turned out fine. Review is for take-out via GrubHub, which estimated a 30 minute wait on a Sunday afternoon. It seemed accurate and my order was ready when I arrived. I ordered "The Bay" as it was highlighted as a popular option. It is exactly as described with turkey, roast beef, yellow cheddar, and vegetables in a sesame roll. The meat was sliced thin and it was a pretty hefty sandwich. I'd say it's more expensive than I would normally pay for a sandwich and as a deli the portions are interestingly right between "not enough" and "too much." I split the sandwich with a friend for lunch and I could've eaten more afterwards, but I don't think I could've finished another half of a sandwich. Maybe with some chips or a drink it would have been perfect. Anyway, don't be afraid of the price tag as the sandwich could easily be two portions! read more

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Excellent. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I had The Bird. So so good. Wish this shop were closer to my home in San Diego !

Came for lunch and ordered their special and Saint Francis. The portions are huge and I could've just shared with the hubby. We also grabbed a chipotle pasta side it had a good kick. Will definitely come back to try other sandwiches. I'd recommend if you can eat it there or shortly after getting it because they do get soggy but still yummy sandwiches read more

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Sandwich not as good as Farmer Joe's - see pic. Bread hurt my teeth. Worst of all the old male taking orders who seems to hate his life is just nasty. Takes orders with as little information as possible and just rude. Live in the neighborhood - never going back and telling everyone in my neighborhood not to as well. No reason for nasty when you are taking my and others money. Music on way too loud also. Yuck. read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - Not much here. Farmer joes ready made sandwich better. - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

Got the Saint Francis, but switched the vegan cheese for cow cheese (I'm veg, not vegan) it was AMAZING. And big, I could only eat half and Ann looking forward to the other half for dinner Service was great, ate in the parklet out front where it was nice shaded and cool. Fully recommend this place. read more

My wife and I stopped the Saint Sandwich Shop by on a Thursday afternoon around noon to pick-up a sandwich to-go and the restaurant was empty except for somebody dining in and a Door-dasher waiting to pick-up an order. The menu here is pretty extensive in terms of specialty sandwiches but we ultimately opted to share The Saint -- salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, sweet peppers, banana peppers, pickled onions, hot pepper & olive spread, garlic aioli, all on a sesame roll. The sandwich is stacked! Make sure you grab a few napkins at the counter before heading off with your to-go order because the sandwiches are quite messy to eat. I wouldn't wait too long to eat the sandwich either, as the dressing can make the bread soggy pretty quickly. The sandwich itself is perfectly balanced with its ratio of meats, cheese, and sauces. Every bite feels like you're discovering something new. If you're looking for a light lunch, sharing a whole sandwich along with a side of potato salad or macaroni salad is more than enough. I am definitely stopping by again to try some of their other sandwiches. read more

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Just tried this place for the first time for lunch this afternoon. I love how unique their sandwiches are so when I was looking through their menu, the curry chicken sandwich immediately caught my eye. I ordered it to go and I have to say, it's everything I thought it would be. I wish the sandwich bread they used was a roll so it would be easier to eat but other than that little gripe, I would happily eat here again. They also have unique chips to choose from to pair with your sandwich! I was in and out with my order in less than 10 minutes. Definitely give this place a try if you're craving sandwiches! read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - THE CURRY (POS) - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

HO - LEE - CHIT Phenomenal sandwiches. This place has exactly what you want in a small family owned restaurant - a small menu where everything is a home run, and the ability to customize your sandwich with high quality bread (delivered daily from Berkeley) and ingredients. 10/10, will be back soon. read more

This is a great addition to this block which basically doesn't have much in terms of shops or food. Cool sandwich shop with cool people. They have a few sandwiches that they crank out. Hey, why change what you do well right? Got their Bird sandwich which is basically turkey with avocado and some fixings ans found it to be tasty. The smell of the sandwiches from outside is mouthwatering, by the way! read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

Good sandwich but super rude dude at the counter. I told him the website wasn't taking orders and he dismissed me. Yet, here is the photo from the website. (below) I'd rather take my business elsewhere than be treated rudely - lots of better options in Oakland! read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - showing that the website was not taking orders - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

Definitely a solid deli! Would I venture to say their sandwiches are the best in the East Bay? Certainly not. Ok's Deli is far better by comparison (considering both taste and price). Regardless, The Saint Sandwich Shop can still dish out a damn solid sandwich. My boyfriend and I shared a build your own sandwich and their flagship Saint (their take on an Italian). The ingredients were all fresh, but I liked the BYO turkey sandwich I had as I thought the Saint was a tad too salty. That's just a personal preference as my boyfriend liked the Saint marginally more. A nice plus is that all sandwiches come with the acclaimed Bay Area favorite, Acme bread. Aside from the food, I can also appreciate the dive-bar-esque and quirky interior (heck, there's even a retro video game table for the diners to entertain themselves with before receiving their meal). read more

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The saint has the best sandwiches I've had in the east bay. Fresh ingredients. Consistent quality. Quick service, and a chill setting. Highly recommended checking them out read more

UPDATE 11/2/2025 8pm: I'm still sick. You need to take gluten free off your menu and never suggest it again!! I'm heading to the er soon. Your food got me sooooo sick. UPDATE 11/2/2025 8am: I'm still sick from the sandwich. And now my husband is sick as well. I was glutened!! Cried all night. And my husbands been in the bathroom. Eat here with caution 11/1/2025 I searched Yelp for a good sandwich spot with gluten-free options while heading to the Chabot Science Center. The photos looked amazing, so I decided to drive 30 minutes to give it a try. Tried placing an online order, but it said "not available." Strike one. Walked in instead, and was immediately hit with negative energy from the man taking orders. Not the warm welcome you hope for. When he asked if I wanted "spread," I said, "No, just mayo and mustard." He replied in a firm tone, "So yes, spread." I just stared...like, what? Never in my 40+ years of ordering deli sandwiches has anyone called mayo "spread." The attitude alone was unnecessary. While the sandwich looked good, I was unfortunately glutened and still feeling the effects hours later. Cross-contamination is clearly an issue here. Sadly, even if the attitude improves, I won't be back. Good day. read more

One of the best sandwich spots in Oakland. Love that they use ACME bread. It's hard to change it up but I love The Curry. Always has good music and seems like it's always busy. Love that it's a bit hidden away between Diamond and Laurel. read more

WOOOWEEEEEE !! What An AMAZING Sandwich Shop In Oakland !! Ordered A Large Catering Order Of 100 Sandwiches For My Office !! The Saint Sandwich Shop Served Up GREAT One Of A Kind Sandwiches, GREAT Service From All Staff Members & Owner !! You Can Thank Me Later After You Have Tried This Sandwich Shop ! read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

Absolutely delicious sandwiches. We had the bird (Turkey bacon sandwich.. so good). You can create your own sandwich or order from their set menu. Excellent staff and cute small shop with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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The best sandwiches I've found yet in the bay area. Always on the hunt! Plus you can munch them with your dogs when you sit outside.

The only thing Saint sandwich shop offered Today was Discrimination with a smile I arrived 20mins before closing the man originally said they were still taking orders although they closed in 5 mins HE KEPT saying it repeatedly it made it sooooooo uncomfortable for me to order he was Extremely sarcastic when I asked about mine items so badly I changed my mind as I walked to the car a tall Oliver skin gentleman walked in not only did he take his order made it but also kept the doors open past what he claimed to be their store hours and turned music on !! So Sad I wouldn't place a cultural difference on this instance, but I think it rings very loudly I was encouraged to come here I work with a large medical agency that has catered with them in the past im sure they'd love to hear from this feedback as well .,,, side note I spoke with the handsome olive man I asked if he ordered ahead he said no he shared their was no push back for him to order he ordered with a breeze stated he only informed him that they were out of one type of bread. I waited outside to see if he would help the man and so I could conclude this honest review I won't play the race card, but I will say that they are absolutely rude !!! Please don't patronize read more

The Saint Sandwich Shop - This is the handsome olive skin polite gentleman that he chose to serve instead of me I went back to confirm that he was serving him - Sandwiches Near Me - Oakland, California

This is the best food I ate in Oakland. Super friendly staff and kinda dive bar feeling inside but the best part was sandwiches. I am definitely coming back and you should too. read more

I've passed this place a dozens times thinking it was a bar. While on my way into the Food Mill, I noticed that there were a lot of construction workers and PG&E having lunch at the Saint, this is the sure sign that the food is legit tasty and probably have hearty portions. It's a low key set up with a bit of an old school 80's feel to it. No tchotchkes or farm to table decorations, it's simple and to the point. They have a counter, a couple of tables and sandwiches. I ordered the Saint ( husband ) and the Beast (me). Both were delicious with the right amount of savory, meat to bread ratio, cold fresh lettuce and a nice zip of tasty for each Sando. Perfect sandwich chemistry. This little area on MacArthur is a "Dimond" in the rough and I now dub thee my triangle of good eats. WaWa Thai to my left, the Food Mill for all my baking needs and now the best sandwich spot. Eat here. Thanks to the PG&e crew for the heads up on the places to eat, you don't know it, but I'm watching what you guys eat. read more

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Delicious sandwiches! I got the bird on focaccia with fresh mozzarella, super good and it was huge!

Go eat these amazing sandwiches! They're huge and absolutely delicious. I just finished half of their Chipotle Cubano special and decided the very next thing I needed to do was give these guys 5 stars. Great local business that makes incredible food. Happy to support The Saint! read more

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Amazing sandwiches- or make it a salad! Great vibe too and the people were helpful. Clean. Sit inside outside.

Love The Saint. The owner is super cool. Always takes care. Bro is a doggie lover too ! Best sandwiches in the East Bay for sure !

Bomb.com Got The Saint and... all I can say is it hit spots I didn't even know I had. The vibes inside are chill too with great tunes. Would definitely recommend anyone getting a sandwich stop in and eat. And the guys behind the counter were extremely helpful! read more