21 Best Sandwich Shops in Oakland

Ok's Deli Mediterranean • $
3932 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Nuoc Cham Fried Pork Rib Sandwich
Curry Kabocha Falafel Wrap Vegan
House Corned Beef Brisket
House Roast Turkey Breast
Five Spice Pork Belly
Asian Potato Salad
Salami & Provolone
Konbini Egg Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich

“This review is just for the Sichuan Hot Chicken which I've eaten twice. Overall it's pretty good, but it's not great, and I really want it to be great. In concept this is a really thoughtful and well-executed sandwich. It has great veggies and really crisp, juicy chicken. It reminds me of what I had in the night markets in Taiwan. The breading is good too, although I feel it could be a bit thicker.

Where it falls short for me is in flavor. The Sichuan spices are there, but they are overpowered by the sheer amount of chili powder and salt that the chicken is breaded in. I was looking for more in the sauce as well - honestly maybe just adding more sauce would accomplish that. If I could get more of that peppercorn flavor, less salt, and more sauce, I think it'd be a 10/10.“

4.4 Superb149 Reviews
Banh Mi Ba Le Sandwich Shop • $
1909 International Blvd, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Pork with Lemongrass
Special Combo Ham Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
House Special Pork Combo
Special Combo Sandwich
Meatball with Egg
Banh MI Sandwich
BBQ Pork Sandwich

“Best banh mi place to go to in Oakland for decades. Been going here and their old location for decades. Very fine tuned business that is able to pass on savings to customers as opposed to other stores that keeps marking up. Very yummy, fresh, and reasonably priced.

Vegetarian options: Has spring roll options and bread options.

Parking: Beind the store. Pretty spacious, especially since there is a free parking on street too.“

4.5 Superb91 Reviews
Bakesale Betty Sandwich Shop • $
5098 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Coleslaw Sandwich
Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Pecan Shortbread Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie
And Coleslaw Sandwich
Strawberry Shortcake
Ginger Cookies
Famous Scones

“what a cool place. the amount of community that is instilled here is awesome! great great food!“

3.9 Good82 Reviews
Modigliani Cafe Sandwich Shop • $
3208-3210 Grand Ave, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Italian Grilled Cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Philly Cheese Steak
Pulled Pork Panini
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Meatball Sandwich
Sausage Sandwich
Steak Sandwich
Cuban Sandwich
Pepperoni Roll

“I’m touring a condo in Oakland for a client making an offer and I stop for a quick bite at a tiny sandwich place next to the Grand Lake Theater. OMG, Unbelievable sandwiches, smoked meats, homemade pickles, peppers🫑 and memorable pulled pork, etc. I hang out for a few minutes while Jerry makes my Cuban sandwich, and he has me try their smoked bacon, homemade meatballs, and more. Jerry’s the best and I love this place. Can’t wait to tell my client about it!! Check out Modigliani Cafe, next to the Grand Lake Theater. #modigliani #localbusiness #Oakland #localgem #restaurant #sandwich #grandlakedistrict #holeinthewall #localjoint #bayareafoodie #pamparkerproperties #realtor®“

4.9 Superb100 Reviews
The Saint Sandwich Shop Sandwich Shop • $
3016 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

The Bay with Shredded Lettuce Instead of Arugula
St Francis - Vegan Italian Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich the Bird
Build Your Own Sandwich
The Dimond - As a Salad
The Saint - As a Salad
The Dimond Toasted Pos
Chipotle Pasta Salad
The Beast Toasted
The Bay Pos

“The sandwiches are amazing. And the staff and owner are super nice. Give it a try.“

4.6 Superb92 Reviews
Lunch Box Sandwich Shop • $
1720 Franklin St, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Meatball Marinara on Wheat
Buffalo Chicken Salad
BBQ Brisket Sandwich
Turkey Avocado Wrap
Homemade Pulled Pork
BBQ Brisket Wrap
Honey Mustard
Caesar Salad
Little Steak
Hot Pastrami

“This place is exactly the spot you want to come to for lunch. The owner is super nice and you can tell it’s got regulars with how he greets everyone in the door. The menu itself is quite vast but he does a good job walking folks through it and running a tight ship.

Sandwich itself was quite tasty. I went for the brisket which was juicy and tender. Certainly will fill you up as well. I would love to come back to this place to try it again next time I’m in town.“

4.6 Superb67 Reviews
Mill's Hoagie & Deli Shop Sandwich Shop • $
5930 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

American Cheese Grilled Onions
Chicken Pastrami Melt Hoagie
Chicken Hoagie with Pastrami
Chicken Cheese Steak
Half a Steak Hoagie
Steak Hoagie 21
Burger Hoagie
Regular Fries
Cheesesteak
Hamburger

“I know.... They take a hit on atmosphere but let me explain..... This little locally known spot may have the best sandwiches 🥪😜 in the bay! And I'm not kidding. I first came here when I was 15 and nothing has changed, the consistency is overwhelming. The cheese steaks ranged supreme here, real 🍖 meat, not that shaved frozen stuff. You'll see patrons leaving with 4, or 5 this is serious business 😂, They have a pastrami also that I believe will rival any you get in New York, Fry's always nice 👍 to order. Only thing is the dining room hasn't been updated since the 90s , practically same table and chairs. Some people might find it a little rough but for me it's like coming home. Very few businesses have survived in Oakland this long. They even have a News post from the 70s giving thanks to the founder. And yeah it's in a rough neighborhood but to get to the good food that's where you gotta go😂👍 good job guys!! I'll be back on Friday for another, and don't forget the Tiki punch.“

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
Sierra Deli & Market Sandwich Shop • $
311 Oak St STE C3, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich
Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
Turkey Cheese & Avocado
Market Caesar Salad
Market Cobb Salad
Veggie Sandwich
Chicken Salad
Cheeseburger
Hot Pastrami
Tofu Bahn MI

“everything is delicious!!1“

4.4 Superb35 Reviews
Primavera Sandwich Shop • $
4800 Broadway # A, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Chinese Chicken Salad
Breakfast Sandwich
Whole 9 Yards
Classic Lays

“But...First I'm stopping at the Primavera Delicatessen! I was on my way up to Broadway Terrace to pick up Foster Grant the Warthog, he's been kinda in the dumps because he's all alone, he's got his pitbull buddies Rayban and Maui Jim but it's not the same. What he needs is a date night, so I'm taking him back to Napa for a hook up with Rosie O' my girlie Warthog, he's gonna come back to Broadway Terrace in a month or so, he'll be all scarred up and sore but he'll have some stories to tell his pitbull buddies that's for sure!
I'll tell you...that Primavera Delicatessen sure hits a homerun sandwich...I'm talking Grand Slam!
5 stars all day long! ☆☆☆☆☆“

4.7 Superb16 Reviews
Montse's Cafe Sandwich Shop • $
155 Filbert St, Oakland

“Great little find. Need signage on the hip Linden Street side. Grape and Pinapple Mix is great, not too sweet. Pastrami sandwich is good, but make sure you ask them to hold the jalapeños if you can't handle the heat. Love the brown paper bag. Wish they'd eliminate straws or charge for them.“

4.8 Superb9 Reviews
North Beach Sandwicheez Sandwich Shop • $
308 Jackson St #5, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Sandwich

“Delicious California Wraps-turkey, avocado, tomato and pesto-yum“

4.4 Superb9 Reviews
Thanh Thuy Deli Sandwich Shop • $
745 E 12th St #102, Oakland

“Love it here! This place feels exactly like Vietnam. All the uncles hanging outside drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes while the women are inside working hard! ?
Coffee is strong and delicious and the banh mi is excellent with fresh bread. Super affordable. CASH ONLY“

5 Superb3 Reviews
North Beach Sandwicheez Sandwich Shop • $
501 14th St #125, Oakland

“Delicious California Wraps-turkey, avocado, tomato and pesto-yum“

4.3 Superb6 Reviews
State Side Cafe Cafe • $
587 15th St, Oakland

“Ok good people. I’m highly recommending this cafe for their salads so far...I’m excited to try their sandwiches next. Let me just tell you all I am hard to satisfy lol. I’m 100% happy and satisfied. I had to call and tell the lady how good my salad was. I’m sold. New favorite salad place. I could just slap someone’s momma ?? thats how good my salad was. ? Happy customer alert!! ?“

4.7 Superb3 Reviews
North Beach Sandwicheez and Cafe Sandwich Shop • $
300 Lakeside Dr #122, Oakland

“Delicious California Wraps-turkey, avocado, tomato and pesto-yum“

4.1 Good9 Reviews
Sandwicheez Sandwich Shop • $
408 22nd St, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger
Burger Meal

“TL;DR - A good entry into the Oakland burger scene downtown, but with only 1 person working the grill, fry station and register, expect to wait during lunch hours.First, the service was really friendly but as I was the 4th in line and there was only 1 employee working the register, fry station, and grill, it took a while. The lone employee apologized for the wait, but honestly not his fault.The Sandwicheez burger was really good! Not quite my favorite in downtown Oakland, but I’d eat here again. The white roll was soft enough and a little crusty around the edges which was a really nice textural contrast. That said, this was a pretty wet burger.The American cheese was melty, adding saltiness to the burger in a good way. In fact, for me, the patties could have been seasoned a bit more and honestly, for this style of burger, I’m not sure that Niman Ranch beef was the best choice.Yes, the burger had a good, beefy flavor, but the patties lacked the crust that I really look for in a burger cooked on a flat top that is supposed to be on the nicer side. Given the price, which is lower than many other burger places in the area, this is an acceptable trade off, but I really don’t see what Niman Ranch beef adds here unless it’s the weight of name recognition.The Sandwicheez burger was missing the smashed avocado, or else I couldn’t see or taste it. After eating it, I’m not entirely sure what it would have added to the experience except for maybe creaminess, which might have helped to cut the aforementioned wetness.The fries were shoestring-style and fried just the way I like them; golden and crisp on the outside with a fluffy interior. The one downside of the fries was that they were all really short for some reason. And I guess it’s also worth mentioning that their house ketchup is Hunt’s and not Heinz.All in all, this is a pretty solid option, but would be better if it were staffed by more than one employee. When I went, that dude was working so hard, he had to ask me what time it was and was surprised when I told him it was nearly 2pm.From what I saw, because this one employee was so busy, he actually had to have customers pay for their food just as they received it, not before. Anyway, good food with a few minor things to tweak, but really pretty good.“

3.7 Good13 Reviews
Lee's Sandwiches Sandwich Shop • $
530 E 12th St, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Chicken Banh MI
Banh MI Grilled Pork
Combination Sandwich
Various Rice Plates
Roast Beef
Bánh Mì
Baguette

“My husband and I were starving after picking me up from work. He saw their sign on the way to get me so on the way home. I ordered the Asian chicken sandwich ($7.49) that was made with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes pickled carrots on a freshly made baguette (My husband ordered the European roast beef sandwich ($10.99). It was a huge sandwich also made on fresh bread. The location is in an Asian grocery store so the atmosphere was just that. Not a problem.“

3.7 Good52 Reviews
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Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
4300 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

“Good food, very kind employees, quick efficient customer service with a smile ??.

Vegetarian options: Make it how you want it

Dietary restrictions: Many choices

Parking: Easy in and out front row parking

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly ?

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible ??“

3.3 Good14 Reviews
Ike's Love & Sandwiches Sandwich Shop • $
2204 Broadway, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Sandwiches
Matt Cain
Avocado

“💣 seriously the best sandwich!“

3.5 Good58 Reviews
Ike's Love & Sandwiches Sandwich Shop • $
6310 College Ave Unit 140, Oakland

“I had a very good experience in this place, people are very nice and friendly. The food was on point I ordered a Michael Jordan and it was totally worth it. Also I went on lunch time and I didn’t expected to get my sandwich too fast, I will come back soon.“

3.3 Good27 Reviews
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Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
8450 Edgewater Dr, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Black Forest Ham Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Auntie Anne's Footlong Pretzel
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Steak Egg & Cheese
Steak & Cheese
Subway Club
Roast Beef
The Outlaw
The Beast
Chips

“Vegetarian options: All sandwiches are made on buffet style buildline with a large selection of additional veggie toppings to garnish your subs.

Parking: Edgewater Drive big strip mall lot provides plenty of free space to serve it's multiple businesses.“

3 Average23 Reviews

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