632561 Mon Jun 29 11:09:09 -0700 2009 52 3 California 0 4815267 Mom is in town from AZ and wants a good sandwich. I am drawing a blank. Any suggestions other than Urban Solace? Mon Jun 29 11:09:09 -0700 2009 199931 ginael 1 4815291 Scallop sandwich at Point Loma Seafood The Cheese Shop in La Jolla Shores is my favorite for deli style sammies. My fave is the roast pork loin. K Sandwiches in Linda Vista for Banh Mi (I like the dac biet). Alexe's Brown Bag on 5th Ave. in Uptown for Philly style cheesteaks. Mona Lisa in Little Italy for italian meats and especially the meatless Caprese. Mon Jun 29 11:14:29 -0700 2009 4815267 19084 Captain Jack 2 4815321 Thank you for the prompt response. I thought about K sandwiches, but my mom is not open to anything other than "traditional American" sandwiches. I know, I know. PLS sounds good, she'd love the scallop sandwich. Mon Jun 29 11:21:37 -0700 2009 4815291 199931 ginael 2 4815401 A few more thoughts: The Fishery in Pacific Beach for their grilled Mahi Mahi with lettuce, tomato, and tartar on fresh sourdough. It's really good. Cafe 976 in Pacific beach for their French Connection (grilled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, sliced hard cooked egg, lettuce, tomato, & cilantro mayonaise on fresh baguette. Their patio is really nice this time of year. Gaglione Brothers in Point Loma for their The Turk (house-made roast turkey breast, herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo. It's Thanksgiving on sammy roll. Olde City Grill in Pacific Beach for their Tripple Bypass (American Wagu beef, pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, American cheese, Cheese Wiz, grilled onions, and sauteed mushrooms. All of their Cheesteaks are good, but this one takes the cake. Mon Jun 29 11:41:17 -0700 2009 4815291 19084 Captain Jack 2 4815476 One last thought, if you can convince your mom that she will like it: La Torta in La Mesa for their Super Natalia's torta (roast beef, ham, turkey, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, beans, jalapenos, avocado, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and mayo on a telara roll). This thing is one of the largest sammies I have encountered in San Diego, I barely finished (with the mound of included home fries), and I am 6'5" and 260lbs. All the tortas here are good, this place in my mind, is a real find. Mon Jun 29 12:03:40 -0700 2009 4815291 19084 Captain Jack 3 4818524 I think the La Torta in La Mesa closed awhile back but they do have a couple of other locations around (I know there's one kind of near State). Tue Jun 30 11:46:15 -0700 2009 4815476 72231 DougOLis 1 4815635 I would definitely second both Point Loma Seafoods and Alex's Brown Bag. However, the best sandwich in all of San Diego, IMHO, is the Turkey Cobb and Con Pane Bakery in Point Loma. This sandwich ruined me for all other sandwiches, except when I'm in a cheezy place, then I get the Almost Grilled Cheese with Brie and Gorgonzola. DECADENT YUM. Mon Jun 29 12:54:38 -0700 2009 4815267 261842 sdnosh 2 4815671 Gourmet Bagger either on Rosecrans or Miramar Road Mon Jun 29 13:05:05 -0700 2009 4815635 120651 lovesfood11 1 4815683 Blue Water Grill on India St has good fish sandwiches, most are priced between $7-$8 ea. Sides are extra ($3-$3.50) but are large enough to share between 2 people. Mon Jun 29 13:07:51 -0700 2009 4815267 18132 Green_Turtle 1 4815800 El Pescador makes a killer fish (sea bass) sandwich Point Loma Seafood for the calamari or scallop sandwich French Market Grille for a eggplant, turkey and brie on olive bread Cheese Shop for turkey, cheese and avo on rye.. Antonelli's Deli for a turkey, cheese on rye..this one I lust for! Studio diner for one of the best club sandwiches Mon Jun 29 13:39:44 -0700 2009 4815267 97452 Beach Chick 1 4815904 Bread & Cie. Great sandwiches. Mon Jun 29 14:10:16 -0700 2009 4815267 10809 Josh 1 4815978 I don't see that Bread on Market has been mentioned yet. Had a great BLT there recently. Mon Jun 29 14:35:21 -0700 2009 4815267 10506 DiningDiva 2 4823272 Had a great chicken salad sandwich today at Bread on Market. Wed Jul 01 20:36:09 -0700 2009 4815978 155341 stevewag23 1 4816032 Waters Catering -- Take out/eat in on Morena Blvd or very mom-friendly venue in the Sculpture Garden in Balboa Park in the Museum Horseshoe Cul-de-Sac. Best sandwiches I've had in SD. A little adventuresome for a traditionalist, but they always have ham and butter and mustard on baguette. Mon Jun 29 14:53:35 -0700 2009 4815267 154091 pickypicky 2 4816085 Picky, hate to be the bearer of bad news but as of Friday Waters is no longer @ SDMA. Someone else is taking over. But yes, very mom friendly place. Point Loma Seafood is my pick. Mon Jun 29 15:12:14 -0700 2009 4816032 141689 Ewilensky 1 4816366 I like grab-n-go on India (they have other locations). Italian Village Special, no peps. Mon Jun 29 17:03:13 -0700 2009 4815267 44523 Fake Name 2 4819140 I can never get myself to go to grab-n-go. Mona Lisa is far superior. Mona Lisa KO Round 1 over grab-n-go. Tue Jun 30 14:36:43 -0700 2009 4816366 155341 stevewag23 3 4819289 Grab-N-Go has options Mona Lisa doesn't. The tuna w/ olives, roasted red bell peppers, and lemon juice; the grilled feta/mozzarella cheese; the California steak w/ avocados. I liked Mona Lisa better for the traditional Italian-styled subs, no sopressata or caprese at Grab-N-Go, but they both have their place. Tue Jun 30 15:19:25 -0700 2009 4819140 10809 Josh 4 4819581 Gotcha. I typically get the same things always at Mona Lisa (not to mention the deli aspect, which more me puts it far and away at a higher level than grab and go). I thought the quality of meats at grab and go were subpar. Grab and go always seemed to me like a touristy place for people that were intimidated by the hustle and bustle of Mona Lisa. Tue Jun 30 17:08:07 -0700 2009 4819289 155341 stevewag23 5 4819895 "Grab and go always seemed to me like a touristy place for people that were intimidated by the hustle and bustle of Mona Lisa." Once again, got me pegged. Thanks, Stevie! Tue Jun 30 19:21:46 -0700 2009 4819581 44523 Fake Name 6 4819940 Ha. Just an observation. Don't take it personally. Tue Jun 30 19:39:44 -0700 2009 4819895 155341 stevewag23 1 4816445 Is a wrap a sandwich? If so, will you be downtown? If so, try Salad Style. Not much of a place, with a couple of small tables on the sidewalk, but the wraps are awesome and any wrap can be ordered as a salad, as well. www.saladstyle.com Mon Jun 29 17:32:47 -0700 2009 4815267 12272 lawyerbriefs 1 4816459 I'm with Captain Jack - The Cheese Shop La Jolla: House roasted pork loin or turkey, cheese & avocado on wheat. Grab a soda and walk 2 blocks to the beach at LJ Shores. Mona Lisa - anything there. Mon Jun 29 17:38:05 -0700 2009 4815267 180283 foodiechick 1 4816661 Tender Greens at Liberty Station does a pretty darn good angus steak sandwich on ciabatta. They also have ahi, chicken and all veggie sandwiches. Mon Jun 29 18:58:37 -0700 2009 4815267 10853 daantaat 1 4816942 George's Bar/Terrace makes a killer fish sandwich, as does El Pescador in La Jolla. Mon Jun 29 21:07:02 -0700 2009 4815267 10809 Josh 1 4816943 Thanks, everyone. We ended up at PLS and tried the scallop sandwich. It hit the spot for both Mom and me. I am keeping these recommendations in mind because many times I find myself craving a good sandwich. Salud. Mon Jun 29 21:07:59 -0700 2009 4815267 199931 ginael 1 4818246 Con Pane in Point Loma makes excellent sandwiches--Turkey Cobb on Kalamata bread is awesome. Azucar in Ocean Beach for something unique--their Cubano pressed sandwich is the best I have had outside of Miami--delicious. Tue Jun 30 10:23:14 -0700 2009 4815267 12138 El Chevere 2 4818546 A recent favorite is the muffaletta at Prep Kitchen in La Jolla. Tue Jun 30 11:51:42 -0700 2009 4818246 12980 stevuchan 3 4818817 The concept of the Prep Kitchen intrigues me but I haven't been yet. From what I've seen on the web site, it seems like restaurant quality food for take out which I think is sorely missing here in San Diego. Have you tried anything else from there ? Tue Jun 30 13:03:26 -0700 2009 4818546 261842 sdnosh 4 4818989 You hit the nail on the head in terms of their concept. But the prices are really not you would think of as "take out" prices. Decent products but really on the pricey side. Tue Jun 30 13:48:35 -0700 2009 4818817 180283 foodiechick 4 4819212 Had some other items, I posted here http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/626715 I thought prices were reasonable. I'm overdue for a visit, I will update the post above soon. Seriously most expensive thing on the menu is $21 (cutting board of meats and cheese) Entrees top out at $17.75. Tue Jun 30 15:00:51 -0700 2009 4818817 12980 stevuchan 2 4819134 Con Pane in Point Loma is excellent. Went there today. They could easier charge way more than they do. Tue Jun 30 14:35:31 -0700 2009 4818246 155341 stevewag23 1 4823413 DZ Akins has some good sandwiches. I like the pastrami reuben. They also have the full line of humongous jewish deli sandwiches. I've always thought DZ Akins was a bit pricey for what it is, but you can't deny it's tasty. Wed Jul 01 21:36:16 -0700 2009 4815267 11002 thirtyeyes 2 4824359 DZ Akins does not make their own pastrami or corned beef. I belive the pastrami is an Armour product. This is a cardinal sin for a Jewish style deli. If Katz's in NYC and Langer's in LA can make their own pastrami, why can't DZ? Thu Jul 02 08:59:09 -0700 2009 4823413 19084 Captain Jack 3 4824512 I don't even really consider them to be a real Jewish deli, honesty. They're closed on Christmas, for starters, and their rye bread is awful. Thu Jul 02 09:45:41 -0700 2009 4824359 10809 Josh 4 4824561 Katz's rye bread is pretty bad as well. The turkey breast and roast beef sandwiches there are good, since you can get actual turkey and the roast beef is generally pretty rare, but I stay away from the corned beef and pastrami. The 1/2 sandwich and soup for 8.95 is a lot of food and the matzoh ball soup is pretty good. Thu Jul 02 09:57:18 -0700 2009 4824512 23771 JRSD 4 4825315 They're the Mickey D's of a Deli. Thu Jul 02 13:57:27 -0700 2009 4824512 149836 cstr 4 4834106 Funny. I mentioned DZ Akins to my boss (who's Jewish and from New York) and he said, "It's not a real Jewish deli" However, he couldn't name a "real" Jewish deli in San Diego just a bunch of, "Well, XXX is okay". So, if you don't know from Jewish deli, then I still say DZ Akins is just fine and I liked their pastrami reuben(Yes, I know they didn't make it). Again, it is more expensive that you're expecting, so the budget conscious should look elsewhere. Mon Jul 06 13:33:58 -0700 2009 4824512 11002 thirtyeyes 3 4825336 I never understood the allure of DZ. When I first moved here several years ago, seemed many locals recommended DZ's sandwiches. The first few times I tried them, was turned off by the gargantuan servings of meat. Didn't find the soups particularly good either. Thu Jul 02 14:01:09 -0700 2009 4824359 199931 ginael 1 4825351 I ended up taking Mom to The Cheese Shop in LJ. Wow does that place get busy! Surprisingly so, considering it was a Wednesday at 1:30. Never underestimate summer tourist season at the beach. The lady taking our order was pretty rude. Lots of heavy sighing and eye rolling apparently because we didn't give our order fast enough or in the right order. As for our turkey and avocado sandwiches....they were good. Nothing special. Honestly, it tasted like the turkey sandwiches you'd find at an average local deli. Also, $9 for a sandwich? They are definitely generous with their turkey, but the price seemed a bit high. Completely forgot about my favorite sandiwich spot: EZ-J's in PB! Thu Jul 02 14:06:19 -0700 2009 4815267 199931 ginael 2 4825747 "Lots of heavy sighing and eye rolling apparently" Welcome to san diego service. "Nothing special." Cheese shop really isn't anything special. It is ok. Passable. Unfortunately, san diego is pretty weak in the good sandwich places category so Cheese shop get mentioned a lot. Thu Jul 02 16:35:29 -0700 2009 4825351 155341 stevewag23 3 4825866 To reiterate: Bread & Cie. Thu Jul 02 17:27:55 -0700 2009 4825747 10809 Josh 4 4825904 The problem with Bread & Cie is their bread which is nothing really special. Thu Jul 02 17:38:54 -0700 2009 4825866 13239 honkman 5 4826018 Josh and honkman, Have you tried Con Pane in Point Loma? I thought it was really a standout. I would be interested in both your takes. Thu Jul 02 18:17:35 -0700 2009 4825904 155341 stevewag23 6 4826545 No, haven't. Read many good things about it. One of these days I will check it out. Thu Jul 02 23:10:04 -0700 2009 4826018 10809 Josh 5 4826543 I find that comment to be funny. I quite like Bread & Cie's bread. Their rye is the one good rye bread I've had in San Diego. Thu Jul 02 23:09:31 -0700 2009 4825904 10809 Josh 6 4828207 I guess it is similar as you lived your whole life in Mexico and ate outstanding tacos and then you move to an area where the only source of tacos comes from Taco Bell. Due to the long history of beer breweries in Germany bread has a similar long history. Germany has by far the highest ratio of bakeries to citizens of any country in the world. (They are virtually on every corner). And because of this competion (and history) the quality (and variety) of any kind of bread in Germany is outstanding, e.g. many people in Alsace come everyday to the Germany border region because the baguette is much better than in their french bakeries. If you come from this background the quality (and variety) at Bread & Cie's is just a sad joke and you feel like you are only surrounded by Taco Bells. Fri Jul 03 17:57:17 -0700 2009 4826543 13239 honkman 7 4828231 That kind of experience has to make bread in san diego tough to stomach (so to speak). That being said, what is at the top of your list? Fri Jul 03 18:07:15 -0700 2009 4828207 155341 stevewag23 3 4826559 Funny. Tonight Mom and I got pretty snotty service from a waitess at C-Level. I love it. A server is going to give me attitude. Whatever. As for "Cheese Shop", it was definitely subpar. I do like EZJ's in PB, and random deli shops across SD county. I come from the Phx area, which ostensibly lacks in good sandwiches. Will I go back to "Cheese"? Nah. Not worth the money, the parking nausea, or having to put up with the annoying crowds. Man when did I become the grouchy local? Thu Jul 02 23:27:06 -0700 2009 4825747 199931 ginael 4 4827554 "I got pretty snotty service from a waitess at C-Level." Yeah, I wouldn't worry. Poor San Diego service comes from peoples insecurity. It is really as simple as that. The best thing about cheese shop in la jolla is ordering it there and eating it on the sea wall. Which if it is not already, I sure will be banned in Ban Diego. Fri Jul 03 11:20:16 -0700 2009 4826559 155341 stevewag23 1 4825852 4.0 Deli near SDSU has great sandwiches at a very reasonable price - the only negative is the names - you may have to talk hip-hop to order. Thu Jul 02 17:22:31 -0700 2009 4815267 236675 berliz 1 4834131 We like K Sandwiches on the corner of Linda Vista Road and Mesa College Drive. They are constantly baking the fresh bread for the sandwiches. They are a French/Vietnamese style shop. They make what is called the Bahn Mie sandwich. They are loaded with all kinds of pickled and slightly spicy vegitables. Mon Jul 06 13:40:48 -0700 2009 4815267 21396 normalheightsfoodie 1 4908360 Clem's Bottle House on Adams. A Chau on El Cajon Bl. Sat Aug 01 02:20:22 -0700 2009 4815267 70144 Dagney