As Dear Hubby would tell you, I rarely am interested in the same food (or restaurant) as a repeat in a given week. Certainly not back-to-back. However, as a sourdough lover going back to my youth, when I searched Yelp for a lunch spot last weekend when we were in the area, I was excited to see West Coast Sourdough as an option. Not only did we go there on Sunday afternoon; we also returned on Monday mid-day and brought Adored Grandson, too. The first time DH and I split the 8-inch hot pastrami sandwich with au jus on the side. Major yum! The cashier suggested adding their house sauce, which was a great addition to the flavors of the pastrami and sourdough. The au jus added another layer of meaty, salty flavor. I was very happy with that choice. DH also had a cup of clam chowder, and I ordered a chocolate chip cookie. We were happy campers. As I was looking around the interior space, I noticed several seasonal items. One was a lobster roll with bacon sandwich. How did I miss that at the outset? Lobster roll as a fast casual sandwich shop? Hmm! That was the reason that we went back the next day, actually. I raved about the place to AG, who wasn't raised steeped in sourdough flavor goodness, so wasn't as stoked as I was. Still, he really enjoyed his buffalo chicken sandwich. DH and I each ordered our own 6-inch lobster roll sandwich on our return visit. That is the only size that they offer for that special sando. Their take included lots of lobster, plus some crunchy celery and light mayo over tomato and lettuce, so it was served cold. That was fine, but the bacon could have benefited from a warm up. Otherwise, it was delicious. Because it was rich, probably DH and I could have split one sandwich and just ordered something else on the side. I was definitely full on the drive home. The interior of this location is cheerful, with oversized collages of images of California destinations and fresh food items on the feature wall. The team of sandwich artists kept busy with their orders not only for in-house guests, but also take-out orders. We didn't feel rushed to give up our table. We almost bought a take-and-bake large sourdough bread to bring home, but they got busy and we had to head out. Nice to know they offer that option for a reasonable price. Wish we had this expanding chain in Ventura County! read more

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The staff was kind but the quality of the sandwiches was poor they had no real aspect that made them different. I would go as far to say that you are better off going to Subway. We tried the lobster bisque for fun and it was just glorified tomato soup. Overall the restaurant was clean but the food was garbage; don't get me started on the fake "pesto" sauce, pesto is green!! Why was it white with barely green flakes. Huge disappointment for 45$ would rather have bought a top shelf eighth of weed and gone hungry. read more

Dude make the sandwich already! Clocked in at 145 pm and it's now 205pm 3 people behind the counter. Still no one making the sandwich as we speak. Wish I can tell you how it tastes. read more

Went back today with a friend and got a couple of sandwiches. The bread and produce were fresh and the staff were friendly. I think they are hitting their stride at this location! The only improvement I can see is the ratio of meat; it's still not enough for the cost in my opinion. But times are tough. read more

I'm always game to try a new sandwich spot. I'm generously giving them three stars. We had a sandwich and a cobb salad. Both were underwhelming. I guess I was expecting more from the bread roll. And the portion size was small compared to other sandwich spots in the area. Service could be described as "disinterested". read more

I missed the West Coast Spurdough that our area had near Hillsdale that closed. I was so happy to see this new location pop up! I had the BEST sandwich here today. The turkey and dry salami on sourdough. I only removed the pickles and jalepeno. Then I added oil, vinegar and Dijon. I'm not sure if other people order sandwiches this way, but it's a hit in my family. ;) The sourdough was so fresh and tasty. I also had the clam chowder and that was really good as well. The 15 minute wait was definitely worth it. I went during a busy lunch rush at 1:00 and luckily got the last parking spot in the little plaza. read more

West Coast Sourdough - #8 Turkey & Salami 10/10 recommend! - Soup Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried West Coast Sourdough's new location on Meridian this evening for the first time. I ordered a toasted pastrami sandwich and BBQ chips. I want to support this business, especially because it's in my neighborhood, but I didn't care for my sandwich. It was drowning in house sauce, which made it messy and too tangy. It also needed more pastrami, which I felt was sliced too thin. And this is a small thing, but I ordered Miss Vicki's BBQ chips, which I love, and got Lay's, which I don't really like. I'll try a different sandwich next time and see how it goes. read more

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Feedback was addressed professionally! Food is good here, mistakes happen. The great thing is the at the issue was addressed in a professional and kind way. I'll be back!!! read more

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Store itself is great. However, the costumer service is horrible. Specially they way they treat Dasher. Clerk name Christian without asking what i need directly pointed me to corner. Sadly they can't handle pressure. If you go by person might be good but as a human being they treat you like garbage. read more

Stopped by West Coast Sourdough since it had just opened up in my neighborhood and had an ok experience overall. The sandwich tasted fine but the portions were really small for the price, which made it hard to justify the cost. On top of that, the sandwich took a long time to come out even though it wasn't busy. Unfortunately, it just didn't feel worth the money. read more

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I ordered 12 plus sandwiches on Thursday for Sunday pick up. I specifically chose the time 1:20-1:30pm pick up. Obviously there is a reason why I needed the sandwiches at that time. I came in the store for a pick up my order wasn't ready. @West Coast Sourdough how much more days notice do you need to make sure my order ready at the time I requested. Very disappointed, read more

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Went in while visiting the next door carniceria, La Rosca, and was not disappointed! I got the turkey and cranberry sauce with bacon added. Usually I make a mess of sandwiches, but the bread held tight! You can tell the staff is working hard to make the in house and delivery orders but are still professional with a tiresome mile. The parking might not be great in this plaza, but it has been worth every visit to it! read more

I have ordered before and always pleased with the service and the sandwiches. Tonight I also ordered two cookies. When the order arrived no cookies. I called and was told they were in the bag. They said get a refund from DoorDash. Why you packaged the order. I am disappointed, it will be a while before I order again. read more

I like this place ! They make their own bread so it's very fresh and chewy. Food: Pastrami - pretty good overall. I would like a little more meat though. I usually get pastrami sandwiches at Togo's and they pack the meat. Garlic pesto turkey - their number one bestseller. Surprisingly very good. I wasn't looking forward to it because most turkey is dry. But this turkey is flavorful, juicy, and the garlic pesto sauce is a nice touch French dip - very good, flavorful, and dipping the meat into the sauce is awesome. Service - very good. Everyone's very nice. Interior - lot of seats available. Casual. Nice. Parking - A bit small but I've never had trouble finding a spot. read more

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Ordered a tuna sandwich and they gave me a turkey sandwich. Pretty sure he repeated tuna... not supposed to eat meat Friday and now i have no lunch read more

West Coast Sourdough - "Tuna sandwich" - Soup Near Me - San Jose, California

My Husband and I visited this location for the first time. The shop was clean, staff were friendly and food was delicious!! Ordered: Barbecue brisk and turkey provolone read more

Always great! I know Saturday's are very busy but worth the wait. Best cookies on top of whatever you order. My favorite is the big sourdough bread with clam chowder in it. Delicious. read more

Just opened yesterday! Friendly cashier had a manager/trainer assisting. Line moved quickly to order, took a little while for the food to be ready, but they're making everything fresh and I'm sure that the pace will pick up as they get their feet under them. We had: Turkey and Salami - good quality meat, but not a ton of it on there (they weigh their meats, so this is just how it comes, but they offer extra meat for an upcharge. I'd personally opt for the extra, but my wife thought it was the right amount as-is). Good sourdough. Nice sandwich overall. BLT - crispy smoky bacon, decent tomatoes, same sourdough. Nice little sandwich. Clam Chowder - good flavor, not too thick or clumpy. Very nice Cobb Salad - They were out of hard-boiled eggs, offered me a substitute if I wanted. NBD to me, just took it as is. They forgot the dressing, luckily I live close by so I went back and got it (which was quick and painless). Once I had everything I needed, this was a great salad overall, with generous portions of tasty ingredients. Fresh lettuce and flavorful cherry tomatoes, tasty grilled chicken and bacon, perfect avocados. Side pickles - they forgot them initially, so I figured I might as well ask for them when I went back for dressing. Glad I did -- they are nice and crunchy with a good dill flavor. Chocolate Chip Cookie - OK, but not my favorite Lemon White Chip Cookie - enjoyed this one much more. I think this is going to be a great option to have in the neighborhood. I'd only caution that if you come in the next couple of weeks, you'll want to be patient, and double-check your order before you leave, at least until they get everyone fully trained and up to speed. read more

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Really impressed how fresh, light, and crunchy the bread was. I had the turkey pesto and it was great. Nice selection of sandwiches and friendly service. I really appreciated they have a 4" size for when you just need a small snack. Lots of seating and clean. The parking lot is kinda crazy busy but have patience. There's always someone leaving. Would recommend you give it a try. read more

My first time at West Coast Sourdough and it certainly will not be my last. In fact, it probably will be my Go To Sandwich shop in the South Bay. The sourdough bread was outstanding- warm, crispy crust on the outside and soft and tasty in the inside. My pastrami and Swiss was so good that I saved some for lunch today. Another great touch was the 2 pieces of sourdough bread with my cup of cam chowder- Yum Yum read more

Food is ok , but 3 male attending, long hair and no hats or hairnets didn't feel healthy nor appropriate

We got sandwiches there last weekend and was really looking forward to my garlic pesto turkey. But when I got to the Giants game and opened up my sandwich, much to my disappointment, there was no pesto at all on the sandwich. In general, the sandwiches were good, but I would have liked to have the pesto sauce as listed on my receipt. read more

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Turkey pesto was good and the cranberry turkey was ok. Bread is average. $25 for two 4" sandwiches and a soda. The restroom was clean. The store seemed tidy. What was strange was the atmosphere. The employees weren't talking at all. There was no music, just silence. It was slightly uncomfortable sitting there. Also the employees not talking to each other made it seem like they weren't happy to work there. All in all, it was just ok. read more

If you're craving a classic American sandwich done right, this is the spot! Super fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a big selection of all the staples--turkey clubs, BLTs, pastrami melts, you name it. The staff is super cool and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Clean place, chill vibes, and seriously tasty sandwiches. Definitely my new go-to lunch spot! read more

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Really good sandwiches. Well prepared. Friendly staff. Only two issues: sometimes the sandwich is too toasted and the roof of my mouth is all chopped up after....and... sometimes it takes awhile for the order. Guess im used to subway and Togos who don't take long to prepare the food. Maybe theres more quality and waiting isnt an issue for everyone. Overall, id recommend this place. Parking is harsh, so find street parking on willow st, its easier. read more

Absolutely thrilled with my experience at West Coast Sourdough on Meridian Ave! The food was top-notch -- I had the Buffalo Sandwich, and it was perfectly toasted, warm, and bursting with flavor. You can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. The flatbreads and other sandwiches we tried were equally amazing -- clearly made with care and attention. The vibe inside is super cozy and welcoming, and the staff were genuinely friendly and attentive. Service was quick, everything was spot-on, and I left full and happy. This place has definitely earned a spot as my go-to lunch spot in San Jose! read more

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ordered a blt and bbq brisket both 6". bbq brisket was ok but not something i would get again blt was an absolute disgrace. apparently there were more options available than posted and i wasn't asked ONE SINGLE QUESTION about how i wanted my sandwich , blt was served with maybe one full slice of bacon scattered across the bread and no condiments. employees completely checked out who can blame them but of course chip scanner asks for a tip in advance (aka extortion) anyways i guess im actually a little mad about how bad this sandwich was read more

I loved my sandwich, the bread was delicious. It was very fresh and plenty of turkey and swiss cheese! Had the french dip a few days later, all very good! Salads are very tasty as well. Leslie B. read more

Our 1st time here and it was a great experience. I think Kade was the guy who helped us. Since it was our first visit, he was very patient with our questions. I ordered the pastrami with house sauce and it delicious! Definitely coming back! read more

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Sandwiches were delicious. I didn't have any problems that other reviewers complained about. It was fast and no problems.

This was thru a DoorDash delivery: Small and DRY sandwiches. I had the pastrami and the meat was cold even though I ordered a hot sandwich. Honestly was one of the worst sandwiches I've had in a long time. read more

It's so nice to have a West Coast Sourdough in the neighborhood! We had been making the pilgrimage to the store on Coleman, so we were glad the one on Meridian finally opened up. We have been going there at least once a week since they opened, and their sandwiches just hit the spot. We've tried the roast beef, turkey and salami, chicken salad, and pastrami, along with sides of soup and mac and cheese. All very good. The bread is always top-notch, and the consistency of their sandwiches is always the same; never too dry, never too overloaded with mayo/mustard. It's a nice place to get a quick bite in the evening - friendly people, clean environment, and the cookies are good, too. read more

West Coast Sourdough - Turkey and Salami Sandwich. Salad is not from WCS. - Soup Near Me - San Jose, California

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The sandwiches are great, but only if you have an entire afternoon to wait for it. I've tried to give a few chances to see if it improved. It has not. read more

Pretty darn good. Was concerned with. Few early bad reviews but figured it was just part of getting the hang of things opening a new restaurant. Got the turkey pesto and grilled chicken pesto. Both were really good and bread was excellent. Ordered online and it was ready right when it said it would be. Will be coming back. read more

This place is slow! Jeez! If you don't have time to wait, don't go here. Took over 15 min to make a sandwich. No lines..

First time here and everything was great! The staff are all super nice, the manager checked in with customers, and the food was great!

Sourdough bread was delicious and service was good and people were nice. I ordered the vegetarian sandwich which could have had more ingredients since it's the same price as one with meat and cheese. My friend had the turkey which he liked. read more

Yum! Everything I've tried has been delicious. And the take home bread can't be beat.

Was so excited that a new location of this shop opened up near us but the sandwiches are just awful. Completely drowned in sauce/not toasted. Just a sloppy mess, I really hope they figure it out because this is just unacceptable. read more

Very good service and food. I had the Italian and added some roast beef. I also had a bowl of Chowder. The bread was amazing soft warm full of sourdough flavor. Bread on sandwiches, hey if you know you know. Sandwich 8/10. I could have gone for a little more meat. Don't get me wrong, they don't short cut or cheap out on the meat, I just would have liked a little more meat, but the sandwiches overall was great. Chowder 7.5 / 10. Very good, but im picky about my Chowder, but good nevertheless and I will order it again. It was good. The I assume owner or manager was nice. Prices were not shocking. Less than Tago's and much better quality. I would say one of the top sandwiches places in san jose, and just so you know Subway and Tagos are not among good sandwich places. Hope the quality and genuine service stays the same. Usually it never does unfortunately. Owners are alway super nice and welcoming and appreciate your business. Food is always good in the begging then after a while cost cutting ideas start and owners feel as though they're doing you a favor by allowing you to eat at their restaurant. Let's hope this won't be the case here. All is great so far. Will definitely go back. read more