I spotted this uniquely named restaurant as I was driving up to hike Defiance Point in Tacoma. I mentally noted to stop here for lunch and I did. The menu is great and is loaded with generous portioned salads and sandwiches along with coffee and home baked goods. They also make all their salad dressing and they generously gave it to me in a cup for my salad. The store has such a great ambiance with nice handcrafted items for sale. The line gets long and the service is moderately paced. There is a small parking lot but I parked in the neighborhood as it was full. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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The vibes in this place are immaculate! Seems like such a cozy place to have lunch. The front desk folks were nice too. The reason we went here is because their Google profile said they allow dogs. They waited until after we ordered to inform us that we couldn't stay which was a huge bummer. We took the food togo but should've just asked for a refund because they gave us the wrong thing!!!!!! I was so so sad. I ordered a Reuben and got a ham/cheese on rye. Not the same thing. The salad dressing was good but tbh the way the sandwiches were..... you could just make this at home and save the money. Disappointing experience but nice aesthetics. read more

Antique Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Antique Sandwich's ambiance is eclectic, almost like a movie set from some nondescript bohemian era. You feel like you stepped back in time and don't want to leave just yet. They serve up simple yet hearty sandwiches, soups, and pastries. I love the simplicity of their menu. You order up at the counter and find a table to wait at. I ordered a whole egg salad sandwich on gluten free bread (yes they have it) and a side salad with their house made tahini dressing. I was expecting a tiny sandwich, as gluten free bread slices tend to be quite dainty. They made me what was two actual sandwiches, using 4 pieces of bread. I was STUFFED. The egg salad was creamy and flavorful, and I loved how they really packed the sandwiches with it. The raw sunflower seeds were a nice touch on top of the side salad. If the weather cooperates, I suggest taking your meal outside to their cute patio. Otherwise, enjoy your meal inside while admiring the interesting decor and listening to the pianist tinkling away. read more

Antique Sandwich - Whole egg salad sandwich on gluten free bread with a side salad & housemade tahini dressing. - Sandwiches Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We just genuinely love the good energy here. The food is fresh, homespun, simple & tasty. It's a place you can get comfy and visit without feeling rushed. They sell unique handmade gift items. Nice people, chill vibe. read more

Sweet spot with awesome pie, homemade sandwiches and yummy coffee! Nice area for kids to play. They have great little gifts for sale. read more

Antique Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Food is nothing to write home about, my wife had a chai tea as well and it was basically warm water with milk added. The main reason for one star is the horrible uppity service. Won't return or recommend read more

They have an amazing play area for kids which as a parent makes eating out so much easier but I find the sandwich to be nothing special and the menu is kind of limited. That is not going to stop me from coming back cause the convince of keeping my kid entertained is there but it's over all just an average place. It gets a good business has always been crowed when I've gone but idk if maybe I'm ordering wrong but the food is just ok to me. read more

Always fresh sandwiches;) good service. Love the ambience. Someone was playing piano today! Thank you! This is my favorite spot. Somehow, I feel home. I love the handcrafted gifts and cards there too :) read more

Great sandwich shop. Friend loved her rueben. I found my avocado, cheese, sprouts, and tomato on whole wheat quite refreshing. I also enjoyed a simple side salad with ranch dressing. It was fresh and yummy. We ate outside in a picnic area a couple of doors down that the shop maintains. Our sandwiches were delivered to us in a timely and friendly manner. read more

great vibes !! delicious food, nice people, a great time all around . it was extremely busy but my group and i were lucky to get a table ! definitely worth it read more

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I wanted to not like this place, mostly because it's such a cool building in an amazing location that I've always felt like it would make an awesome music bar. However, I really can't complain when I come for lunch and order the most expensive thing on the menu and it costs me a whopping $16 with tip. Most lunch items range from $8-12. Yes it's just a sandwich on store bought bread, but the sandwiches are good and the price is fair. In dinning room feels really honey and inviting. It's the kind of place you could hang out and read a book while enjoying one of their coffee drinks. Food and drinks are ordered at the counter and then brought out to your table. The staff was nice and the wait was not long for my food. Over all if you're looking for a light lunch or just a place to hang out for coffee this is a good spot to visit. read more

Antique Sandwich - Poor boy sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We found this place and it looked so cute from the outside so decided to go in, and I'm so glad we did! The sandwiches were delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. There was a piano player playing some soft music and a cute kids corner stocked with books and toys. A true find! read more

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The staff was mostly rude and the food was not good enough for them to be so rude. Trying to find a seat was very difficult too.

The Antique Sandwich Shop is an experience, mainly for the atmosphere. It is eclectic to say the least. It is a time capsule to hippy dippy 60's culture. The food is just ok. I remember going there when I was a kid and thinking the same thing. Prices a bit steep for the quality of food. Service is good. Worth checking out, but don't expect a fantastic sandwich. read more

Antique Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I love everything about this place. The food was good and the atmosphere inviting. I could have stayed all day and that would have been ok with them. I also ran into the mayor elect of Tacoma. read more

So disappointed. After waiting 45 minutes for food to arrive, we discovered they misrepresented their lentil soup as black bean soup and forgot the cheese on a sandwich. They did not seem to care with only resolution to wait in a long line and wait another 45 minutes for an alternative. read more

Antique Sandwich - Lentil soup misrepresented as black bean - Sandwiches Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This is an interesting, cozy cafe-style restaurant serving homey food. It's attached to a hops store and cafe food court so the vibes were muted and lively. The old-fashioned decor included wonderful wood tones, a raised stage with shelves of antique books, and aesthetic and high quality displays with nice groupings like PNW nature. We ordered the tossed salad with berry vinaigrette, homemade tabouli, and marionberry pie with 2 large, complimentary scoops of vanilla ice cream. Everything came in generous portions (for a great price) and tasted homemade with love. Add that they have nice readily accessible bathrooms in the upstairs landing, and you've just found the perfect stop to unwind and explore in Tacoma! read more

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Asked for a cucumber cream cheese on a bagel, first they bring out just a bagel with cream cheese. I go to the front and ask for cucumbers and they look like they've been prepped days ago. Don't seem fresh or crunchy. It's cute in here and kid friendly. read more

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Great service - got two half sandwiches to go to take down to the waterfront to eat. Tip - get the cheesecake!

One of the best places in Ruston/Tacoma. It's an old school hippie sandwich shop that's been in Tacoma forever. I can't believe anyone would leave a bad review for this place, that's wild! Like duh it's not fast food and won't be quick by any means. And yes, they make things their own way. None of this is shocking, what's shocking is how folks come on here to leave 1 star reviews as if this isn't a small business. Go mess with venture capitalists, not small local businesses. Your values are showing!! I'd love to see them run a cafe! This place is amazing, I used to pick up my packages here when I lived at salmon beach back in the 90's and early 2000's. They are wonderful people and I'm grateful to have spent a portion of my childhood eating here. There was this raspberry cider that's wildly delicious. Next time I'm in town, I'm coming by! read more

I absolutely adore this gem of a restaurant and I recommend you give them a shot if you've not done so. Their sandwiches are high quality, love their wheat bread, their granola, baked goods, coffee, the list goes on! Very nice people working there as well. Today I had their turkey noodle soup and it was SOOOOO good. Yum. Next time I am getting a bowl instead of a cup. I love supporting this cute local small business. read more

Cute and convenient spot, tasty sandwiches with tons of options. Courteous and prompt staff.

We stopped in yesterday to get Sandwiches to go. Ordered a Ruben and Italian . Both very good, full of proteins and fairly priced. They work hard and are quite nice . Check it out! Ponies look Devine. Sandwich ships are chains now... not this shop! run, don't walk. read more

This is an adorable little breakfast/lunch/coffee spot. Loved the decor and there was plenty of seating, which is not always the case for places like this. They have a diverse breakfast menu - multiple savory options in addition to sweet baked goods. The food came out quickly and the brewed coffee is "pour your own cup" so I was able to immediately get that caffeine. read more

Parking: there are lots of street parkings available, we didn't come during the busy meal time so I'm not sure how busy it normally gets. Atmosphere: cozy and warm. There is a piano and a kid playground area in the middle of the restaurant. There are lots of merchandise for sale on display on the wall from different small businesses. There was also a stand with someone selling the products. It was quite fun to walk around checking out these items while waiting for your food to be ready. There are lots of tables which is suitable for big groups and families. It was not too loud. Food: You order at the counter, then the staff will bring it out to your table. We only order sandwiches but they had drinks and dessert as well. You can customize your bread for sandwiches (except for a few of them like poor boy sandwich), each whole sandwich comes with a side salad. Hummus sprouts tomato sandwich: 3.5/5 Very yummy, hummus was creamy. Poor boy sandwich: 4/5 really delicious, has lots of meat. Both of them were a bit bland, they provided salt and pepper on each table which helped. But I was hoping for a bit more flavors. The side salad was pretty good, the homemade dressing tasted great. Service: no issue with the service. There are water and napkins on each table. Overall it was a cute restaurant with decent sandwiches. read more

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I love Rubens, but I am from the south. The Ruben I paid 16.00 for was small marble bread not the deli, sliced bread, that wasn't toasted so it was soft and soggy. Never had mayonnaise on a Ruben, usually its thousand island dressing, or homemade German sauce. JUST WASN'T A RUBEN FOR ME! FEEL LIKE IT WAS A WAIST OF MY MONEY. read more

Food was ok nothing fancy. Decent sandwiches. Service was good. Inviting atmosphere. Good place to go for coffee and a snack

After an early morning paddle out of Owens Beach, a friend and I decided to stop in for a bite to eat. Our experience overall was ok, but I'm not certain I would go out of my way to return. The food, while fairly priced, was quite bland. I loved the decor as they had a great vintage nostalgia, but unfortunately the vintage theme bled into the aroma of the restaurant... ie: it smelled like moth balls. The staff were amazing; from ordering at the counter near the entrance to delivering meals and interacting with guests, they were all very delightful. Side note: I'd like to dedicate one star to their orange juice... it was fresh squeezed and to die for. read more

We go to Antique 2x per week. We are early birds and go there in the morning after our walk. They have excellent toast, jam, coffee & tea. Also, cinnamon rolls & other bakery products, when we're splurging. The folks know us and that's comforting. This is really affordable!!!! I've been there several times for lunch and, honestly, it's always very good! read more

Cute sandwich spot that has a really cool old built in bar that displays fresh coffee, a whole array of fresh desserts, baked goods and little cool merch they sell. All around the store is a bunch of cool history, antiques and quirky signs. I was surprised as how many unique choices of salad dressings, sandwiches and tons of options for desserts. they also have fresh lemonade that is so fresh and sour! It was a sunny day and had our little pup so we decided to enjoy the lovely eating area outside. The picnic tables were soo cute and very Instagramable (or tiktok-able ). They do provide shade over almost tables and chairs outside and is pet friendly. My boyfriend ordered the meatloaf sandwich with rye to try something new and it came with a salad (we chose blue cheese dressing). Classic sandwich, i love the bean sprouts they added. The meatloaf itself had little seasoning but texture was enjoyable. Overall, sandwich was little underwhelming but comfy. read more

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Grew up going here and still love visiting when I'm home! Coffee is nothing special, but hits the spot after a cold plunge at Owen's beach, plus it's cheap! Cinnamon roll is incredible, doesn't even need frosting and still tastes great! Definitely a local spot, if you're expecting a preppy Sando this isn't the place for you. Come for the in house made ingredients, and eclectic environment read more

Visiting from out of town. I love the vibes and ambiance of this place. Everyone is so friendly! I'm obsessed with their rye bread. This is now my FAVORITE egg salad sandwich in existence!!! I love all the toppings too. Everything here tastes so fresh. 11/10 so lovely read more

The sandwiches are not bad but over priced for what you get. They skimp a bit on meat, but the desserts are wonderful and it's hard to beat the warm feeling of sitting down here. read more

Great place for lunch. Quaint atmosphere and friendly people. Been going for almost 18 years now and will keep going.

My coworkers and I come here for our breakfast sandwiches and coffees. We usually call ahead to order for pick up. The staffs always friendly, they are quick to have our order prepared and we are usually in and out. The food reminds me of making breakfast at home, it's a nice little morning ritual. We don't usually eat inside but the are is always clean and they have plenty of tables to eat there. read more

We were driving to Tacoma Commencement Bay. I always want to go to this place when I see the signboard. The appearance and interior of the shop has a nostalgic atmosphere. There are miscellaneous goods and clothes in the store, so it's good to see them between meals. Next to the shop there is a place to eat in the garden. You will love eating in the garden. There are tables and chairs in the store where you can eat too. The shop staff wears masks but wearing a mask is up to you. We looked menu board and ordered Avocado cheese sprouts lettuce sandwich and Reuben sandwich. And choice of salad or chips. Water is self-service. Both sandwiches were delicious especially avocado was satisfied with plenty of sprouts and thick sandwich. I really liked it. I took some time to decide on the menu but lady was nice and kind. I'm sure you will like the atmosphere of this shop and food. Also hiring for staff now. read more

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Meh. Shredded cheese on a cold sandwich is all I needed to make this review. (And it's a $2.50 up-charge.)

Great Vibe. Warm cozy place with friendly servers. Caution! the "Poor Boy" is NOT a Po Boy. It was a warm sandwich with ham salami and big chunky veggies. (There's no description on the board.) It was a good sandwich but definitely not what I had a hankering for. (Especially after reading a rave review.) The glass of cold cider was delicious and the pastries looked great. read more

I've been a customer since age 5 (I'm 46 y/o). Best little sandwich, tea, coffee, pie, bagel, milkshake, salad (omg Lemon Tahini dressing), quiche, steamed eggs, art outpost, and live music spot in all of Washington State (and probably beyond)! Thank you for this gift that you keep giving to our community. read more

Visiting from Eastside Seattle. Very nice place, great atmosphere. The food selection is larger than "sandwich" in the band implies. Very tasty dinner salads, sandwiches with fresh greens, quiche, pies and more. The food is very healthy with microgreens, all very fresh. We loved it. read more