Good thing I didn't check this listing before I popped over. It's showing temporarily closed but it was definitely open today (2/12/2026). Sadly I was too late for the pork shoulder but I got the chicken sandwich and it smells amazing! Can't wait to devour it when I get back to the office. And the Andes mint is always a welcome treat. read more

The Sentinel - Menu on 2/12/2026. Not sure why yelp has them listed as temporarily closed. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The warm, fresh-baked, generously sized muffins at The Sentinel (almost) make me look forward to my in-office days. Those sweet delights are a small and highly valued reward that I promise to myself to make up for the pain of the commute. The Sentinel's a tiny, easy-to-miss, grab-and-go storefront with fast, friendly and efficient staff. I've only ever had their muffins, but, after the first one, have kept going back for more. If those baked goods are any indication of what the rest of the sandwich-centric menu tastes like, don't hesitate, just go. read more

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Finally managed to catch them while they're open! Came here in the morning, and I must have come too early because the lunch menu wasn't being served yet. Instead got a barbecue beef sandwich with eggs and onions, which turned out to be saucy shredded beef + fried egg + onion on focaccia. Sounds odd but it actually worked quite well, although may be better suited as a lunch meal since it's pretty heavy. The focaccia bread works well with balancing out the saucy beef. They seem to do good business with a steady stream of people grabbing food here. Curious to try one of their muffins next time. read more

What a find! I was looking for a breakfast sandwich and noticed their cool black board before I saw their store's sign. The wood covering most of the infront facing service area also makes it hard to notice this place I got a breakfast sandwich the ham, soft egg, and the pesto really blended flavors well together. There's no where to sit of course, and parking is tough to find. Seems like a place for the busy people who work in the area. would recommend this place for anyone in the area read more

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Newly returning to the office and no longer familiar with what's in the area to grab lunch--I was recommended that tiny sandwich spot near my office. Literally looks like a little hole in the wall. Look for the House of Shields sign above it. I've walked past this place from across the street and never really noticed it. The was a short wait on my visit, but the line goes fast. If you want to avoid a wait, go early. It was a short and simple sandwich menu that's posted on the wall. I ordered the barbecue beef short rib sandwich with caramelized onions and it was packed with a generous amount of meat and served with pickles on the side. The sandwich was juicy so it was a little messy eating. It's a great sandwich & if you work in the area, worth checking out. read more

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went early around 7:30 for the breakfast sandwich on focaccia. eggs were fluffy and the cheese was melted all the way through, and the bread was so good read more

An independent, small sandwich shop that offers creative sandwiches with quality hand made ingredients. Both hot and cold options are available. Centrally located downtown off Market Street. Sandwich prices are generally a bit higher - around $12, but worth a splurge every now and then. If you work in SF or visit for the day, Matt says check this gem out. read more

The business appears to have been sold. They have different sandwiches, for example no BALT. I tried a new sandwich, the eggplant. It was OK but that is a big disappointment compared to the previous options. In particular the focaccia was not as nice. The best sandwiches need the best bread. read more

Back when I worked on the Peninsula, places like The Sentinel were the exact reason why I wished I worked downtown. Not because I had heard they were amazing or because there weren't interesting places like this where I worked, but rather, I would hear about popular eateries like this in FiDi and SoMa and I could never check them out since they were only open on weekdays! Thank goodness all of that has changed, though ironically enough, now that I work in FiDi/SoMa, I miss being able to get my fixes of pho so easily. I guess the grass really is always greener... Now, in the spirit of transparency, I have to admit that my first visit here was actually more than a year ago. After drafting my original review (my comments on the first sandwich are still the same), I was so torn on how many stars to give, I figured a second trip would help break the tie. That said, I may not have any idea as to why it took me so long to come back, but at least it helped me to finally decide! In the time in between, the menu seems to have evolved a bit (their list of sandwiches is pretty different), but their offerings are no less delicious than they were before. -- MUFFALETTA SANDWICH with Coppa, Mortadella, Capicola, Green Olive Relish, and Provolone Cheese...$11 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-sentinel-san-francisco?select=_SZtrVQuzH32whRBf5i2Zg) This is what I had the first time, and while it sounded terrific, this was just okay. The coppa and capicola were both great, and I liked the taste of the bread (despite how it was a bit dry), but I didn't care much for the mortadella and the olive relish was rather overpowering. -- FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH with Napa Cabbage...$11 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-sentinel-san-francisco?select=mZGCfIFh5y3TjQrMOi_Txw) Way, way better than the Muffaletta. It was kind of disappointing how they used chicken tenders instead of a patty, but they were no less meaty or tasty. What's more, the bun was super soft and I liked how well the Napa cabbage/slaw complemented the chicken. Given how popular The Sentinel is, you can pretty much expect to run into a decent crowd here during the peak of the lunch hour. However, the line actually moves pretty steadily, as they turnaround orders ridiculously fast considering their small confines (it's pretty much just a small kitchen and a counter to order/pick up from). All of that, along with their relatively budget friendly prices compared to other nearby alternatives, makes it easy to see why The Sentinel is so popular. I just need to do a better job of taking advantage of how close they are to my office now! read more

The Sentinel - Muffaletta Sandwich with Coppa, Mortadella, Capicola, Green Olive Relish, and Provolone Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing sandwiches with fantastic service! Used to be one of my favorites when I worked at the old Yelp HQ on New Montgomery street They also do a wicked good breakfast with streusel coffee cake read more

Talk about a hole in the wall joint. No seriously though. It's literally a walk up to the wall, order, and on your way you go! Perfect for that busy San Fran worker bee that needs to pick up something quick on the way back to the office. I was in town visiting for work and we had an off-site lunch hour to grab some grub. The couple days before, I decided to venture further away from our office and kept arriving back late (not used to that San Fran traffic. We hardly have any in Vegas!). A group of veteran CMs and I decided to walk over to this sandwich joint, grab some grub, and take it back with us to eat at our office's outdoor patio. Excellent choice. I opted for the fried chicken sandwich. I had been craving one like crazy. They also had fresh strawberry lemonade which I received the last pour of, so you know they aren't lying when they say fresh! I pretty much finished the entire lemonade on the way back to the office because it was that good! So fresh, and you could taste some of the chunks of when they grinded the strawberries. Very tasty! The sandwich had a tender piece of fried chicken with some coleslaw between these two delish buns. Holy crap. Probably one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had. My coworker also bought a chocolate chip cookie which he kindly shared with us. Wow was the fresh, soft and fluffy. Next time I visit San Fran, I will definitely be back for that fried chicken sandwich. Yummmm! read more

The Sentinel - Fried chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

okay my potential against the grain take is that the sandwich is just fine. Ambience wise, LOVE! it's a super cute hole in the wall spot that we went to as I've been going to office in the area. The turn around time is super fast and I love that they have a deal for getting a free sandwich if you buy more than 5! The sandwiches come wrapped and served on focaccia style yeasted bread. I got the Vietnamese pork which was just fine, I think the pork could have been seasoned better. Maybe I got the wrong thing? I think my personal biggest issue with the sandwich is that the bread isn't toasted or not coated in a slab of butter when toasted which causes there to be a lack of distinct textures / flavors situation. the bun kind of melts into everything which doesn't have that distinct of flavors to begin with. I love that they have pickles on the side which is also super fun read more

Pro tip: If coming here for lunch, get here before the noon crowd (as with most popular office spots) I came here with a group of 4 others and they're so fast behind the counter that we were all in-and-out of there with food in-hand in about 8 minutes. One of my colleagues and I truly become friends as we agreed upon the sacred ritual of going halfsies. Personally, my favorite of the two was the roast beef. I was never a top 1% student in math but I do know this: one half of a roastbeef sandwich + one half of a meatball sandwich = imminent nap. Pro tip: Get the cookie read more

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The Sentinel is fun and serves sandwiches downtown to people downtown like office people and etceteras. The sandwiches are crispy chicken, deviled egg, pulled pork, and more. They have a list of 6-8 sandwiches in a day. They have breakfast and a lunch time. People walk by and pick it up. The old cigar sign is still hanging. It's near House of Shields. The Sentinel has sandwiches and it's cute. I got a chicken and I ate it at the museum nearby. It was foccacia. read more

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The Deviled Egg sandwich is amazing, I go for easy mayo. The mint is a nice touch along with the fresh pickles! read more

Writing this as their coffee cake melts in my mouth. Wow I almost walked past this place without even noticing it. Located across the Palace hotel in SF this tiny spot has some of the best muffins & coffee cakes. I want to come back to try more! Their muffins are HUGE and freshly made. And the chunk of coffee cake they give you is massive. The food is great. Prices are reasonable. There's nowhere to sit it's more of a stand, but I ate as I walked. Staff is super friendly. Quick service. There was no line when I went. Great spot to grab & go. Will definitely be back! read more

A terrific sandwich stand with good value and excellent quality. But if you blink you might miss it!

One of the better sandwiches in SF, with great house made pickles to go with it. They have a changing menu which is posted outside. One of their classics is the roast beef with horseradish on a soft bun. Starting to drool while writing it. Great option downtown, usually not more than a 5-10 minute wait. read more

If you're on the go and looking for something quick but fulfilling, I would definitely recommend! From ordering to waiting for completion, it took roughly 5-7 mins. The shop itself isn't difficult to locate. It's on the corner of a building, next to House of Shields. It is just a window opening to order and pick up, so you aren't able to sit down and dine. They had about 9-10 sandwich options. I decided to go with the lamb and eggplant with chickpea and pesto! [I'm a sucker for anything lamb.] It came with a container of pickles as a side. The flavor... immaculate! The bread was so soft, but still solid considering it's contents... and the fact that I didn't eat it until 25 mins after picking it up. The specific one I got did get a little messy, so prepare yourself with a few napkins. I did wish that I could taste the eggplant more. I mostly tasted the lamb and chickpeas. Still delicious and worth a try! As for drinks, the lemonade was tasty! I don't remember seeing any other drink options on the menu, but I saw coffee lids and stuff on their counter? I honestly didn't pay that great of attention since I was most excited for the food! read more

For about $10 (maybe $1-2 more sometimes) The Sentinel offers a really high quality lunch. This is quality food. Their menu changes regularly, usually comprised of 4-5 sandwich options, a salad choice, and a soup or stew. Everything is super fresh and gourmet-inspired. For example: Spicy Trout stew; chopped cauliflower sandwich, lamb on frisbee salad. It's just a window with no seating, and your meal is usually hand-prepped to order in a matter of minutes. Like getting the food of a very good restaurant's kitchen and taking it to go. read more

Just had the Vietnamese Bahn mi. Sooo good. Bread is nice and soft, although toasty and close to burnt but I'll disregard that. The meat was very tender and good amount of spicy sauce. They also have jars of homemade pickles you can serve yourself to take to go. This is only a walk up window and no seating nearby but great for a quick sandwich pickup. read more

The Sentinel - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sorry I was just not that big of a fan. The Sentinel had been on my list to visit for awhile now, but given that it's only open M-F till 2:30p, I hadn't gotten a chance till now. Excited, I got a fried chicken sandwich to-go. The sheer weight of the sandwich signaled that I was getting a bang for my buck. The sandwich sure looked pretty. But it was cold, somewhat bland, and the fried chicken tenders they used (not a whole chicken patty) was pretty underwhelming. Not the worst but also wasn't worth me going out of my way to try. read more

The Sentinel - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Being a few blocks from the office, this place is a popular joint for a quick lunch. I was fortunate that the line wasn't long on a sunny spring day at noon, but lines can get pretty lengthy. I always opt for the lamb and eggplant sandwich. It reminds me of bolognese - so minced pieces of lamb and eggplant in something pretty herby and saucey. I love their system of using post its for their ordering process and food comes out pretty quickly though sometimes not in order. The sandwich is definitely on the heavier side and can be pretty messy to eat, so I do recommend grabbing some extra napkins. But it definitely fills you up. Would recommend if you are in the area for lunch! read more

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I have been watching my coworker bring delicious looking turkey cranberry sandwiches from The Sentinel into the office kitchen for a few months now, but I was on a bring-food-from-home train. I'm off the train now and The Sentinel was my first stop. Yum!!! It was just as delicious as I thought it would be and wow for the enormous amount of ingredients for a $9 sandwich. The sandwich preparers made my lunch in like...2 minutes? So you won't need to wait long if you're in a hurry which is always a perk in downtown San Francisco. The lines at Sweetgreen for example is 20 minutes long, everyday. This is my new go-to spot. Can't wait to get lunch from here again and try all of their other sandwiches. read more

The Sentinel - Turkey cranberry sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have been meaning to try this place for years. Luckily was able to since I had to be in the city for class. It was just down the street of the building where my class was. I got there a little before noon and no line. Score. I reviewed the menu and decided on the lamb & eggplant sandwich. It was made quickly as it was ready for me as I was packing my take away cup of pickles. The roll served was almost a brioche roll. It was fluffy, light, and soft. The lamb was minced pieces with eggplant, chickpeas, and a pesto sauce. It was delicious. The chickpeas made the sandwich filling. The pickles were also very good. Thinly sliced and not to salty. I could have eaten a whole jar of it. The next time I am in the city for class, I will be definitely stopping here again to try another sandwich. read more

Basically just a sandwich counter, no seats or anything. A very good sandwich counter though, using their own cooked meats instead of mass produced deli blocks. Thankfully there are a lot of nice outdoor POPOs to eat at nearby. Corned Beef Sandwich: Not a traditional corned beef sandwich but still very tasty. The bread is thick and chewy like focaccia. There is a decent amount of raw shredded cabbage, which adds a slight bitter contrast to the meat. The thinly sliced meat itself is flavorful and tender, but not too salty. Strawberry Lemonade: A generous amount of strawberry and not too sour (hate when places go heavy on the lemon). read more

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I'm almost never in the Fidi for lunch, so I had to make a special trip here. I didn't have any excuse not to go, since: A) I had the day off B) I had to do it because I'm obssesed with my Big Eat SF list C) I had the day off. Reading the Yelp reviews prior to coming here, I was prepared to wait. We arrived at noon and found no lines. I bolted right in to make sure nobody sneaks in front of me and ordered: #74 on my list: Corned beef hash sandwich with Gruyere at the Sentinel I grew up eating corned beef. From the can. The Sentinel uses none of that crap. We're talking thin slices of beautiful (and lean!) corned beef, melted Gruyere cheese, sliced cooked cabbage and Russian dressing in a soft glorious bread. Hello, it's St. Patty's day in a sammy! What a concept AND it tastes delicious! I'm hardly ever satisfied by a sandwich, but this one surely did it. You also get a half of a pickle and Andes chocolate mint. When I got home, I looked for the canned corned beef in my pantry. I was scanning the components and feeling really disgusted about the fact that I put all that sodium, saturated fats and preservatives in my body growing up. I almost chucked that thing into the garbage can, but decided to keep it. After all, I'm almost never in the Fidi for lunch. Wait....when is my next day off again?!? read more

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The Sentinel is one of my favorite hidden gems of the SOMA. I know that this place is very popular as a lunch spot, but did you know they have really good breakfast food?? If you work around here or need to pick up a snack for breakfast, be sure to try their MUFFINS! I've tried sour cherry, blueberry, and strawberry, and have to say that their strawberry muffins are the best of tried in my friggen life. Come here for a muffin and a cup of coffee and you will be set for the day! read more

'09-'10 7x7 Big Eat List: #74 corned beef gruyere sandwich Tried calling in my order, but missed the cut off time. When I got to the shop, the line was out the door, around the corner and into the alley. Luckily because of all the people working the lunch rush, I was able to order and leave with sandwich in hand all under 10 minutes. Yipee! I never bothered to see how the sandwich looks like online. And so when I finally opened the box, I was highly disappointed by the small flat sandwich sitting inside. Soft focaccia bread with surprisingly pink corned beef layered between barely-melted gruyere and thin slab of cabbage and dressing. First bite, I only tasted the chewiness of the corned beef. The combination of dressing and cabbage was overwhelming and masked the flavors of the corned beef. It wasn't disgusting. But overall, the sandwich felt dainty and bland. I suppose for those who enjoy gourmet sandwiches would like it. But for me, not $8.75 worthy. read more

The Sentinel - corned beef with gruyere sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I prefer to stop by here in the morning now, and it's all because of their muffins. Just the right amount of fluffiness and not dry at all. The fruit to muffin ratio is just right - not too much fruit nor too doughy. The sour cherry muffin is my favorite since it is sweet and sour and goes well with a flavored coffee. I have also tried the strawberry, blueberry, peach, and tart apple - all are good really. Note for lunch, it is all about the corned beef sandwich. The version with gruyere is so much better so ask for it. Strictly a to-go spot since there are no seating. It is like a kiosk, and I wish there were seats because I don't like bringing soggy sandwiches back to the office. read more

The Sentinel - Corned Beef Sandwich with Gruyere. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pure laziness is the only reason I can think of for avoiding Dennis Leary's upscale sammie stand for the past two years. The limited hours haven't helped either since I would need to make a point of trekking to New Montgomery to find it. Then something happened last week. Sushirrito. The line started to form in front of the au courant place a few doors down, and the Sentinel suddenly became so five minutes ago. I was actually at Macworld thinking I would give Sushirrito a try. I saw the line, sneered at the prospect of waiting, and made my way to this corner closet of a shop. Leary is the head chef of Canteen, and he seems to be going the way of Tom Colicchio who branched himself out to the 'wichcraft chain from his Craft flagship restaurant in New York. The key difference is that Leary personally makes the creations to be found here. You can tell. Not sure if he made mine, but the $9 Corned Beef on Flatbread is a standout. Slathered with Russian dressing, covered with melted Swiss and layered with shredded cabbage, the heated sandwich was the right lunch-time portion and satisfying with every bite (see photo). The other sammies, the sweets and the lunch specials have my attention now, so a return visit is inevitable to this former cigar shop. There appears to be about ten sandwiches to choose from on a daily basis from Egg Salad to Veal and Ricotta Meatballs, all between $8-$9. I will gladly bypass the waiting throngs at Sushirrito to get one, so I can spend more of my lunch hour actually eating rather than checking my Blackberry every twenty seconds. FOOD - 4 stars...glam-hearty sammies that are tasty, too AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...just a place to order, finding a place to sit is your challenge to deal with SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty fast given how crafty the sammies are TOTAL - 4 stars...Dennis Leary's fancy sandwiches are worth an extra buck or two here...well, go to Lee's if you're that cheap read more

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This place was hiding right in front of my nose this whole time. I work right across the street and always saw the long lines during lunch hour and never put two and two together: long lines equals good if not great food. Of all the years working at my current job, It never occurred to me to venture across the street until recently due to necessity. I'll just simply state that due an incident after the labor disruptions we experienced several weeks ago, I was hungry after seeing there was no food in our cafeteria. My mind was set and I was going to grab a sandwich at Subway on 2nd Street. Along the way, I got a whiff of the aroma emanating from this place and instantly changed my mind and stopped to look at their menu. They all looked very simple but my mouth was suddenly salivating over the aroma. I decided to have the Corned Beef with Cabbage, Swiss and Russian Dressing. One word: WOW!!! Yes, it was that good and made my worries go away....for about an hour. Heck, even if I decide to change careers, I'll still return here to grab me some good sandwich. read more

Came on a Thursday afternoon around 12:15 pm - the line was maybe 5 deep, but moved very quickly. The menu is pretty short: 3-5 cold sandwiches, a few hot ones, and a few salads. Not in the mood for a corned beef sandwich or something heavy, I scanned the menu and (without paying too much attention to descriptions) ordered the B.A.L.T. ($9.25). A California spin on the classic BLT, right? So, so wrong. It should be illegal to use or repurpose the "BLT" acronym unless you're building off of the holy trinity of Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. Sentinel's BALT is a Basil, Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich on a doughy roll with a heaping spread of cream cheese and a horrifying amount of mayo on it. From the first bite this was a nightmare of a sandwich - I saved half for my bf, who also didn't finish it. If you'd like the rest of it, it's still sitting in our fridge, decomposing into a cream-cheesy, mayo-soaked wad of wilted basil and sadness. One star extra for the free pickle spear, the Andes mint, and what looked like a decent corned beef sandwich ordered by my coworker. Pickles aside, I don't plan on returning - $10 is better spent elsewhere. read more

The Sentinel - The "B.A.L.T." ($9.25). It's gross - avoid. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

A sandwich starts with great bread, and Sentinel has this down. In fact, it was my memory of the sandwich I ate last year that drew me from the line at a highly favored neighboring establishment and made me choose The Sentinel for lunch today. Golden brown, soft, seeded, and slightly sweet and eggy, this roll is the kind of bread I crave. The interior is pillowy soft, while the exterior provides just enough substance to hold in all of the goodness they pack into these sandwiches. The combinations are perfect, and you really can't go wrong with any of them. Not surprisingly I chose the same sandwich as I had last year, despite trying desperately not to do it. The specials were looking mighty fine but the spicy pork with carrot and celery root slaw looked too tasty to pass up again! That sandwich has a gravitational pull all its own, and it could not be avoided. Now an artisan sandwich like this deserves a side that measures up, and while Vickies potato chips are good, I opted for the house Cale chips with raisins, hazelnuts, and cumin. Turns out these are more like kale clusters, packed with all the goodness above. They were good, but not the savory accompaniment I had hoped for, though not a disappointment. The shining star at the end of the meal though are the incredible cookies! They have the perfect texture, have a lot of chew to them, are quite large and are chock full of goodies! Mmmm. Since I failed at my mission today, I may have to return again during this trip. This sandwich shop is worth a visit from anywhere in the city. Make a trip and take it over to the gardens nearby to enjoy! read more

So I'm in SF for training the whole week and what does that mean? I get to do the 7x7 Big Eat 2010 Scavenger Hunt (http://www.7x7.com/bigeat2010_scavenger_hunt/) or at least get started. Since I heard that it might rain most of the week, I opted to go to the further food place and I wanted the Scottish Egg on Wednesday or Friday due to Lenten Observances. Well as I was jamming my tunes on my iPod (at the moment it was Muse's Starlight), I arrived at The Sentinel. The line was out the door. I was hoping it wouldn't take too long since I only had 45 minutes left for lunch. I was surprised. I think from when I got there to leaving it was about 5 or less minutes. They had a system down and I guess the corned beef was the popular item so they must have these ready to go. The place is small and is basically a order and go place. No place to sit, but man the service was speedy. The sandwich was $8.75 total. You need at least $10 to pay with card so ensure you bring cash or just go skip a few steps to the Bank of America right next door. The sandwich comes with a pickle and an Andes mint (cute). The smell is intoxicating. I'm still smelling it now since I couldn't finish it all. The corned beef melts in your mouth. The gruyere was all ooey-gooey. It was the perfect lunch for a Monday cold afternoon. The bread was well toasted. Probably one of the best corned beef sandwiches I've had. I will definitely be back for this sandwich. Many thanks to 7x7 for this list! I can't wait for my next meal! read more

The Sentinel - Corned beef sandwich with gruyere cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hot Sandwich - Corned Beef with cabbage, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese - 9.00 This sandwich tastes great. The bread is crunchy, not too hard, and buttery. The corned beef is juicy, savory, and a little sweet. I'm not a fan of cabbage, because it's one of those useless vegetables with nearly no nutritional value. I guess it has a little fiber, but here it adds some crunch and variation to the texture of the sandwich. I honestly do not know what Russian dressing is, but it all meshes together very well. The portions are large. One order of this sandwich contains two of these large squares. By the time I thought to take a picture, I'd already consumed one of them. They also come with Andes mints! The line gets kind of long around noon, but every place worth getting food from is busy around noon. Plus, I think they work pretty fast. Downside: I think you need to spend at least $10 to use credit card. That's lame-o. $9 to spend on a sandwich is pricey enough as it is, but I think it's okay to splurge on lunch once in a while especially if it tastes this good. read more

The Sentinel - Half of Corned Beef sandwich with cabbage, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese - 9.00 - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't believe I never wrote a review for this place. I went through a phase where I was eating this once or twice a week. The corned beef is popular, but I don't really like that sandwich. I've had the egg salad sandwich and the yellow tail sandwich, but only when THE sandwich to get wasn't available: the salmon! It's made of cold smoked salmon and cooked salmon... GENIUS. A little goes a long way. That between their fresh baked bread and it's a fish party. I usually call it in to avoid the lunch rush. Their cream of anything soups aren't bad either; ditto on desserts... but can skip. Eyes on the prize - fish party. read more

I was so hungry when lunch time for me at 1:30pm came around! It was a late lunch than the usual 12 noon so when I got here, there was no wait to get my order in and my sandwich packed to go quickly. I got their pulled pork sandwich and I am more on the unsatisfied side of the spectrum. It was a good sandwich, but the pulled pork was too dry to my liking. The bread was not toasted or crisp and the light sauce used for additional flavor for the pulled pork was not special or memorable. They provide a quarter of a dill pickle, which helps with the dryness of the pulled pork...I guess. $9 was pretty pricey for a sandwich that was NOT above average and for a normal sized one - the size reminded me and looked like a burger patty. They didn't pack the sandwich with thick layers of pork goodness, which I usually favor! No dining area either! I have to go somewhere else to enjoy my sandwich! How inconvenient. Overall, my 9 bucks could have been spent on a better, more flavorful sandwich! read more

The Sentinel - Pulled pork sandwich for $9 flat - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I confess. The sentinel made the best sandwich I've had in a long time. Being from the east coast and even worse being Italian I was finally not disappointed or left with the feeling I just paid $10 for crap. The line out the door moves very quickly along, the girl immediately took my order and I waited street side. I ordered the capicola with fresh mozzarella. The description just didn't do it justice. Fresh romaine lettuce, a peppery pepper spread, melted and crispy Parmesan on the top of the bun. Dear lord was the capicola melt in your mouth peppery good. The mozzarella wasn't some kind of gimmick either, it was the fresh made in a steel bowl that day soft goodness one freaks out over. Needless to say, this was the best sandwich I've had in 2015. read more

The Sentinel - C A P I C O L A - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to The Sentinel on Mon 1/17/11 cuz I had the Holiday MLK JR Day off. I got there late, but the line wasn't long. It's across the street from the Palace Hotel on New Montgomery. I tried Golden West, but think The Sentinel is better! I got the hot corned beef w/ swiss cheese sandwich $8.75 & and chocolate chip cookie with nuts $2.50. Corned beef sandwich wasn't very hot by the time I walked to Cocker Galleria to eat it, they have tables & even a few heat lamps at that small mall. Comes with a small pickle & an Andes mint. Meat was fine, cabbage boring on focaccia bread. Cookie I got was huge & soft, just ok for me. You can charge it if u spend over $10. My total was $11.25. I might try a lunch special next time. No bathrooms for the public I could see, & no seating, just a take-out place. read more