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    Sandwich Maker

    4.3 (241 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Vietnamese
    Open 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Grilled Pork Banh Mi
    Eric H.

    Ordered takeout of their Grilled Pork Banh Mi and the Spring Rolls. The Banh Mi was decent, but I thought the grilled pork lacked juiciness and flavor. It was served in a baguette and was very crunchy. I'm more of a fan of softer bread. The spring rolls were very good. Very long and packed rolls, and came with one of the best peanut sauces I've ever had with them.

    Brian D.

    Turn key $16 Vietnamese sandwich And a cafe cold coffee Bing! Place is busy, efficient And the standard American sandwiches look hearty and good. The grilled pork was tasty I will be back It was recommended on Yelp to me!

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    Laura R.

    Hmmm reviews seemed legit and that's why we went. Unfortunately we weren't impressed. I ordered the Grilled Chicken. It was bland. I didn't see any pesto or sun dried tomatoes on it. Disappointing to say the least. The owner recommended my sandwich and my boyfriend's too. He was unimpressed with it also. It's a good location for them because they're the only food offering in the vicinity. Businesses in the area essentially have one choice if they need lunch. The price point is not worth the sandwiches. At least not the ones that we had. Inside is a regular sandwich shop with a few tables to sit at and a few places to eat outside. It's ok. Similar to other sandwich shops in the environment but definitely better choices in town for certain. I gave it 2 stars because the owner seemed nice and helpful when we told him it was our first time and what he recommended. Otherwise it would probably be 1 star. We won't be back.

    Our first visit here, so excited! I had to take a Friday off to take sandwiches over to the King Tides this weekend.
    Mitchell K.

    Meh... Premium price for mediocre sandwiches. Sandwich Maker is hard to visit because they're only open on weekdays and close early afternoons. I finally took a Friday off and we were able to grab a to-go order & take it to the Santa Cruz Wharf to see the king tides. We told the owner it was our first visit and asked him what he liked. We went with his recommendations so I got The Californian and my gf ordered the Grilled Cheese. Mine was just okay and I expected much better based on the reviews. My gf didn't care for hers and she didn't finish it. Service was friendly & each sandwich is made to order but lacking anything to make them amazing like others are saying... our orders didn't stand up to the hype. So on top of a mediocre sandwich I was disappointed too. Inside you'll hear the owner behind the counter talking to customers on the other side of the room. The topic during our visit was the Mike Tyson boxing match happening later that evening. If you work in the surrounding offices it would be super convenient spot for lunch but at a high price. I can't think of a reason for us to try it again when there are fantastic sandwich options in, and close to, downtown Los Gatos.

    Chicken pho
    Judy L.

    Stopped by here on a Monday afternoon since we were craving some pho and there was no wait! We ordered the Grilled Pork Banh Mi, Chicken Pho, and Shrimp Spring Rolls! Everything was delicious and the service was so fast. There was a wide variety of sandwich options here but since we were in the mood for some Vietnamese food, we didn't end up trying out their sandwiches There were both indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant was clean. There were the sweetest ladies working there too so I'm glad we were able to support their cafe/ restaurant!

    Tofu banh mi
    Tiffany W.

    Stopped in during a road trip because of the positive reviews. We were not disappointed! We tried the grilled pork bhan mi and tofu banh mi sandwiches which were very flavorful and hit the spot for what we were looking for. The place is a no frills location tucked away in an office park. Ordering was easy and service was good. We came in during the lunch rush and there was a bit of a wait but the team did a great job managing. Worth a try if in the area!

    Side menu with Asian selections
    Jeff T.

    The Sandwich Maker looks like a standard sandwich shop hidden in the back of a Los Gatos office complex but it has a twist. While it serves good versions of the Western style regulars (main board) it also offers a selection of very flavorful Banh Mi sandwiches (side board). I got a bbq pork Banh Mi served in a crunchy roll with all the trimmings. No pate offered so traditionalists take note. But .... Yummm! (See picture) The guy at the counter said they'd been there for 28 years and were part of the neighborhood. Given he knew half the folks who came in by name and where they'd just vacationed I'd say he's not exaggerating. He went on to plan a club meet up with the UPS driver (Mamma Kin's in SoFa). From what I saw today half came in for the Banh mi and half for the conversation. Oh ... the owner also handed out some ice cream snacks to all for free! Yep, I'll be back soon! (Closed on Sat/Sun)

    Shrimp pho, banh mi
    Laila K.

    This was my first time here and I really enjoyed it!! I got the shrimp pho which was FILLED with FLAVOR!! The shrimp were not peeled but it added an authentic touch ;) the broth was just incredible though. Food came out quick, service was great. There are not a lot of tables inside, but there is also outdoor seating so they can accommodate a few groups. Definitely will be coming back.

    Tareq B.

    Great little place to grab lunch. The owner is very friendly and he's diligently working to clean up the chairs and tables, including the outside. It's a family affair with all the ladies working in the back of the kitchen. The place is nice and clean with no frills lots of pick up orders coming through, which is a good sign. Looks like they have bought me sandwich but I didn't have room to eat all three dishes. I tried the chicken phoa and it was very good. I really enjoyed the spring rolls. Majority of places do no longer include the Thai basil, but this one had it.

    Grilled pork banh mi.
    Cletus V.

    I came over the hill for a doctor's appointment and stopped by this place for a bite before I headed home to Santa Cruz. Really glad I found this place. This was the best banh mi I've had since visiting Vietnam 8 years ago on my honeymoon. The bread was amazing, the proportions were spot on, the meat was perfectly cooked / delicious, and all of the fixings were fresh. I may be making the 40 minute drive on occasion to get my fix. The service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. I'll be back and thank you!

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    The food was great! This place has the best pho. One of the workers even offered my dog some leftover beef.

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    2 months ago

    The pho is simple but soo good. The owner is incredibly kind and always give my dog extra meat when we come!

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    11 months ago

    Family owned spot with great sandwiches. Reasonably priced unlike most things in Los Gatos.

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    1 year ago

    The sandwiches are good and tried their curry chicken with mild spicy, it was delicious

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    Nice little hidden gem. Everything is made fresh and the staff aim to please. Get there early because seating is limited.

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    I was there last time for their freshly cooked paella and it was impeccable. Recently we came back…read moretwice, once on Sunday as I forgot that the paella was a Friday thing, so the staff told me that they usually have paella and clam chowder freshly cooked on Friday. They happened to have a small tub of Friday clam chowder left for sale, for a whopping $16! That price dropped my rating to a 4 star. Service is still 5, but man, the value proposition isn't as high as before. The clam chowder tasted good, creamy and all, but $16 for that is really hard to swallow. The store itself is clean and sells a variety of meat products and imported goods such as from Italy. We came again on Friday evening, at 5pm exact and saw the paella pan laid outside with some amount of paella piled up. The pan felt cold and we were confused if they haven't started cooking or those were the left over. So we went inside to ask and they said the paella was available starting at 5pm, so what's on the pan was cooked. We bought 1 portion, which feeds 2-3 and it came in two 16 oz tubs. For $35, it fed my husband and myself just right. The smoky flavor was on the rice with meat and lots of clams and mussels (but not those fatty mussels that you saw in the Belgium style dish). $35 for dinner of two is not as bad value as the $16 bowl of chowder. So overall, 3.5-4 stars for food and value, 5 stars for service and friendliness.

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