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    The Sandwich Place

    4.5 (356 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches
    Open • 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Robert C.

    This is the spot to go if you want a great sandwich and some conversation with the owner. I got the Combo Specialty sandwich... mortadella, salami, bologna, and mortadella. Fresh bread, tons of meat, fresh veggies. The owner is as witty as his sandwiches are good. It's across the street from the 16th and Mission Bart.

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    Portia O.

    Juan has great sandwiches! Fresh ingredients, fresh bread, and all what makes an amazing Sandwich Place! The pastrami is delicious! My coworker had the LA (Louisiana) Hot Link. Visit The Sandwich Place. You will not be disappointed.

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    Dwayne C.

    Every time I've been to this place, it's been delicious & consistent. I never caught the owner's name but he's very generous with the community on Mission & makes you feel like you're at his house. He even opened up 30 minutes earlier than usual for me & my friends because he forgot to change the hours on here. I always get the Chorizo egg and cheese with lettuce, tomatoes, and banana peppers and it's always great.

    Pastrami (Giant)

    Juan is The best in the bussines . Bread is always fresh, meat is stacked right, and everything tastes clean and on point. Nothing skimpy, nothing rushed. You get that classic sub shop feel but done the right way. The flavors hit every time

    Bbq chicken sandwich
    Steven S.

    I just got a chicken bbq sandwich to go from here. I loved the sandwich. It was the most delicious sandwich I've ever had. The service was amazing. I can definitely see myself coming back here at some point. This is only a takeout place just to let everyone know. The ambiance of the place was really good too . I give them a 5 star review

    I always wondered about the menu item the" Tree Hugger ". Never tried their very interesting Vegetarian menu
    Juan V.

    There are so many sandwich places in San Francisco. Sandwich places are everywhere from the corner stores to delicatessens . There is one sandwich place which is the real sandwich place for decades in the San Francisco and is still open M-F ( Monday- Friday). The Sandwich Place on 16th street and Mission street has been a neighborhood favorite for decades from elementary to adulthood. The Sandwich Place ( not to be confused with the Sandwich Store) has been serving some good sandwiches from breakfast to lunch and has vegetarian options . I like going here for the lunch menu which is usually a hot pastrami sandwich and a delicious cold tuna sandwich. I got the savory Pastrami sandwich and it is still consistent to what I had over the years. The bread is soft and the warm pastrami is tender and tasty with melted provolone cheese and veggies for the crunch. There is limited seating outside which you can people watch and see some interesting things happening on Mission street. Come here for the sandwiches like the pastrami, tuna, and roast beef Go to the real Sandwich Place in San Francisco on Mission street and 16th

    Juan is the goat. My friends and I arrived an hour early not knowing he opens later on Saturday and he still let us inside to order. Portion sizes and taste definitely justify the price making it affordable. Good food, good portions, good humor. What more do you need. Even with a mask you know he's smiling with his eyes!

    Ham Egg and Cheese Sandwich (Kaiser roll)
    Neferteri G.

    In search of a breakfast near where we were staying, I stumbled across this gem. The neighborhood is not the best, BUT this sandwich was made with love. The owner was such a nice guy. When we came in he was giving sandwiches to a couple of homeless guys; people like that are rare these days. I don't know if I'll ever be back, but I would support this business every day if I could.

    The Deluxe (Giant) Turkey avacado bacon cheese onions pickles lettuce tomato
    Andrea W.

    The sandwich I had was soooooooo damn good . I hella love sandwiches and know this will become a new addiction since I work up the street

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    6 months ago

    Best sandwiches in the Bay. The pastrami may be the best in USA. Owner the coolest guy ever!

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    6 months ago

    Top notch sandwiches made to order. Old school sandwich shop atmosphere. Lines can be long at times, but it's worth the wait.

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    9 months ago

    Owner is hella rude and spends more time talking to himself than actually helping customers. Quality is mid and overall overpriced.

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    9 months ago

    owner wasn't lying, best pastrami sandwich i've ever had 10/10 owner was funny af and knows how to make a sandwich

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    I go just for the entertainment from the owner plus his sandwiches are not bad, corn beef sandwiches is the way to go

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    Everything here is cool and the owner is nice because he gives food to poeple in need

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    Best sandwich place imaginable it's just too delicious. And the owner is super funny I can't get enough of these sandwiches.

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