Solid sandwich! The bread was toasted on the outside and soft on the inside. The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. I love when lettuce and onion is sliced thinly and holds its crisp. The pickle was average. The only thing I'm nitpicky about is that I love red onions on sandwiches and they use white onion. I chose provolone cheese to go with my Italian meats. The service was good, the man I'm assuming is the owner was kind and patient with me. There's two tables inside and a few outside the building. They have LOTS of chips options and a row of fridges filled with drinks. I'd recommend the honey mustard kettle chips with any sandwich! read more

Aura Cafe - Italian on Dutch bread with extra mayo - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Attended an event with this lunch. For a turkey sando, yummy. Good side salad and came with some tapatío in a small cup. Ok for a free meal but would like to try something more fun, or more flavor. read more

Aura Cafe - 18. Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

FOOD: 10/10 Sandwich was delicious! Such a great price for a sandwich, especially for the ingredients: DUTCH CRUNCH bread, meats (dry salami, cotto salami, ham, pressed ham), veggies, and condiments. at any other sandwich shop that sells dutch crunch bread, you will pay at least double this price (freddie's was $9.95 for 6")! SERVICE: 5/5 The man who helped me was super sweet. He wrapped each half of my sandwich which was perfect because I bought this to enjoy as my lunch later in the day at the Winchester Mystery House. AMBIANCE/LOCATION: 4.5/5 The ambiance inside is very much designed for office workers which makes sense since it's in a commercial complex with lots of office buildings. However, the location is convenient! I was attending a conference across the street, and there weren't any quick/casual meals nearby (to be picked up). There were limited dining choices in this area, so this was literally a hidden gem for a guest at the Double Tree, especially since I didn't want greasy fast food or heavy dine-in type of food. It's a little hidden, but so worth the find! read more

Aura Cafe - cafe interior 11.3.25 from one of the tables - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

This tiny but mighty sandwich shop is hidden away between a cluster of office buildings. I'm grateful for the pictures people took of the outside of the shop. While I was there, someone asked for "the usual" - I'm sure this is where you eat if you work in these buildings. The sandwich itself was solid - soft, fresh bread (I had a sweet roll), and a good amount of meat and veggies. A little light on the condiments, but it's easier to add than to remove. I ate half of a large club sandwich, and it was plenty. Nice to have nearby. read more

This is a nice mom and pop shop located near office buildings. We came by during lunch and it was very quiet and peaceful. The club sandwich had a generous amount of deli meat, but the overall sandwich is mid at best. The bread was soft and lacked any type of a crunch (a Dutch crunch without any crunch). The sandwich was on bland side with hints of salty taste. Overall a decent sandwich with no wow factor read more

Aura Cafe - 14. Club Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Here is my two cents on the quality quantity and and price of my order.. It was delivered by GrubHub in a timely matter.. I order a pastrami sandwich on rye bread, large . The best thing I thought when I first opened up that they had slice it in threes to make it more manageable that was outstanding... a couple of things I didn't like, which was probably my fault. They had placed tomatoes and lettuce on the sandwich.. I thought it was out of place, putting lettuce and tomato on a prime sandwich. A traditional pastrami sandwich should be pastrami maybe some onions and cheese and whatever mustard or mayonnaise you need.. they did the whole works, which was fine. And the other modern thing which I don't like is, it's too lean.. People are too concerned about their diet and what they take. That is flavor if you cannot enjoy life I live.! Anyway, I thought the sandwich was delicious and I definitely would order in the future read more

Good roast beef sandwich and friendly service. There was a bit of a wait for my order but they were working really hard to get all the orders made for their customers. read more

Ask for the veggie breakfast burrito! it's the best. I love having this for breakfast in the morning. Every ingredient is so fresh. Best fresh squeezed, orange juice. I love coming down to the sandwich, shop . Customer Service is amazing. Great variety. Love the owners so nice and accommodating. read more

Aura Cafe - Veggie Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

so. much. meat. seriously... I can't remember the last time I got a sandwich somewhere and didn't feel completely ripped off by the lack of meat. not here! they load it up! you are for sure getting a decent value on their sandwiches. My only complaint... the sandwich was sooooo dry. I didn't ask for extra mayo/mustard because I wanted to see how they prepare a sandwich normally. lesson learned... ask for more. it was unpleasant how dry it was. otherwise had good flavor though. definitely has potential. the people there seem very nice. I'd go back. read more

Tucked away on the interior courtyard of an office building and next to FedEx Office, this place isn't easy to find but when you do, you're greeted with good service and a decent sandwich with fair pricing. I went toward the end of their operating hours and had only two bread choices from which to choose (both looked fresh!) and the French roll I ended up with was great. Don't sleep on this place! read more

This sandwich shop is tucked at the back of the office building, so it isn't visible from the street. It's a hidden gem as far as I'm concerned. I ordered the Italian on wheat bread. I really liked how they packed it by separating the two sections and wrapping them separately. I ended up eating each section at different times so this was very handy. The meat was abundant and the veggies were fresh. I'll be stopping by for lunch whenever I'm staying across the street at the Doubletree! read more

A fantastic find! Tucked in a corporate center, this sandwich shop shines. Fresh ingredients, soft bread, and a friendly smile. There is seating inside and out for a quick lunch break. I highly recommend Freddie's and will undoubtedly enjoy their sandwiches again. read more

Yum! One of the best egg salad sandwiches I have had in a while. The dutch bread is tasty! The staff here are quick and friendly too. They have a few tables for seating inside and outside too. This will definitely become a staple shop for me :) read more

FRESH options abound! Hard to decide as they have so many GREAT salads, great sandwiches, and several great daily specials - all freshly made/made to order! And at extremely reasonable prices (easily more expensive and not as fresh elsewhere) - you just can't go wrong here for breakfast or lunch! I am a regular here as it is located within my office complex and I have never had a bad or disappointing meal. Everything is fresh & made to order, and if you want a particular variation or something special - just ask! They are always friendly and happy to accommodate! You may have to wait in line if going near or during the Noon lunch hour, or in the morning depending on what you order, but it's worth it. And they usually have something delectable near the register to appeal to your sweet senses - usually it's really moist banana bread, but this day it was chunk chocolate chip cookies - YUMMMMMM!! read more

Aura Cafe - About the size of my palm & conveniently right next to the register - so hard to say no to!! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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Freddie's hooks it up with the most densely packed sandwiches with top quality deli meats and freshest veggies in the area. They have over 20 different sandwiches on the menu, but the owners are very accommodating and will customize sandwiches for you just the way you like. They also have plenty of bread options for you as well. Freddie also has plenty of vegetarian options and specials on the menu. When I don't feel like eating meat, I can get a delicious veggie sandwich or falafel sandwich/salad. Weekly they also serve up some interesting lentils with grilled onions lunch special with a side of plain yogurt and zesty cucumber salad. Finally, if you're in a hurry and want a good and cheap breakfast burrito, they sell $5 breakfast burritos that are made to order with fresh eggs and your choice of chorizo, bacon, or ham. Fresh eggs for the win! Owners are super friendly and will help you satisfy all your breakfast and lunch cravings. read more

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Great service! I tried the Vegetarian Falafel Sandwich. It was really good! And the prices are reasonable too!

Can I say MEAT!!! I was looking at the reviews deciding if I should check it out, not many photos, but I can definitely say if you love a loaded sandwich with meat this is the place to go! I will be a returning customer when I visit for work. I could barely get full bite with how thick the sandwich was. Try the Dutch bread! I got the club sandwich, had turkey, ham and bacon and veggies simply delish!! (Right next to FedEx) read more

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Thanks, Michael C. for this discovery. I usually take a very quick lunch if I go or the gym but that day was different. I was anticipating on my paycheck w/ the new pay raise. That day came and I was not paid. I had to transfer funds from my savings just to make sure I am covered. When the story came to light, my former boss (still works w/ the company but for a different customer) said that I should be on payroll's ass until I get paid but in my defense, I sent them 2 emails and I left a message plus I was ready to get out of the office. He's the kind of guy that never tries anything new. His usual spot is either: Carl's Junior or Subway. I know, right? I haven't had fast food in 2 years and I don't miss it one bit. We got in the car, he drove, and let me pick where I want to go. Freddie's it was! When we came, I ran in and got the menu so we can look at it. He wanted the Club and I wanted the Italian Combo. He lit his cigarette so that was a queue that he wasn't going to come in but little did I know that he didn't want me paying for his or mine. He gave me more than enough for whatever else I wanted but I stuck to just the sandwich. After about 10 minutes, our order was ready! The Italian Combo was delicious; the salami, ham, cheese, lettuce, and bread was at its perfect ratio. I enjoyed my half very much. It's not as if I couldn't finish the entire thing by myself but it was because I'm practicing portion control. Thank you for lunch, Dean. You've always been there for me *hearts* read more

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A good place for a quick lunch. This is a small lunch and breakfast Mom and Pop place that makes good food. They have a basic sandwich menu and rotating specials on a schedule (Monday specials, Tuesday specials, etc...) There is limited dine-space; they only have a few tiny tables, but there are tables outside in the courtyards a few steps away. I've had lunch here several times since moving into the office complex a few weeks ago. The best things I've had are the Gyro platter, Falafel Special, and the Tilapia Special (nicely prepared fish served over rice with a lemon garlic sauce). Most things are prepared to order, so if you arrive right at the beginning of the noon hour, you may have to wait. (The Tilapia Special was pre-made). read more

It was really nothing special but good for a quick cheap lunch sandwich. It's a corporate spot so it's clean but small. Mom and Pop are the only ones working and although he was nice, I can see how the other reviewers had a different experiences if it's busy. Got a meatball sandwich and it just probably some Costco meatballs in a roll. Costco sells good meatballs but I guess I wanted bigger. All the bread and ingredients were fresh but its not a special place to rave about. Good place though for a solid sandwich at decent prices. read more

Stopped here for lunch with a work associate. Looks to be the owner runs this place alone. Not slow but not fast, because he had alot of customers. But it is worth it, the bread is out of this world, and the meats and cheese are top notch. I had the italian and it was so good. Outside seating is pretty plentiful if the weather permits (it is SF, so it usually does.) read more

Average food. Terrible service. Got my order wrong three times. Asked for the bread to be toasted, wasn't toasted. Asked for no tomatoes, they added tomatoes. Asked for bacon, no bacon. Very mid sandwich, could've made a better one at home. Definitely not worth the price, subway would've been a better option read more

The owners are always welcoming and the food is fresh and made infront of you. It is my regular lunch spot and had many of their sandwiches and salads. Always good. read more

I like Freddies! I've tried a little bit of everything here: -breakfast egg sandwich -club sandwich -ham & turkey -gyro wrap -chicken tortilla/white bean & beef soup -napa chicken salad I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've gotten and it's all fairly resonably priced. Not to mention super convenient- just next door to my office. The workers never look very happy haha that would be my only negative. read more

Aura Cafe - Napa chicken! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow, two years on the job here, and just recently started to discover Gateway Cafe and now Freddie's Sandwiches No. 2. For those on the North of Airport Parkway, you have a variety of options, and for those of us on Metro and willing to walk, here is what we can find: Star Cafe - Best Service Gateway Cafe - Best Specials Freddie's Sandwiches - Best Deli Sandwiches All three have their advantages, but let's talk about my trip to Freddie's. Located off the courtyard, they have signs outside and on the windows to let you know it's there. And I will say the sign for Gyros was tempting, but I sadly had had a lamb salad from Zeytoun the day before. But with an Italian Combo on the menu, I had to get it. It was good. It was the best deli sandwich I've had in this area. Not just from eating it, but the meat slicer behind the counter tells you they slice all their cold cuts in house. And you can taste the difference. They also slice their lettuce real thin, like it tastes like sprouts thin. The sandwich was great and huge, and I'm glad for the long walk to and fro. They have decent deli choices: you have your ham, turkeys plural, salami, pastrami, but also mortadella. And I will definitely try their hot sandwiches like the meatball and gyros wrap in a pita. Other things I like - choices of bread, their fresh juices, and it was hard to ignore the smell of their giant cookies. As always, I will feel guilty not visiting Star Cafe, but at least for a while I'll be hitting up these three shops on a weekly basis. Note Freddie's Sandwiches No. 1 is in San Francisco. read more

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My company just moved to Gateway and I tried Freddie's for lunch today! It's nice to have a good place so close to the office! The place itself is small, just a couple tables inside. The staff is very friendly. The menu is pretty decently sized for a small place in addition to daily specials. There is also a good selection of drinks and chips. I ordered the Club on soft sourdough. I devoured it. The sandwich was very good and I was impressed with the quality of the bread. I definitely will be back! I must try the Pastrami and the Gyro...and and...the list goes on. Oh and the huge chocolate chip cookies look dangerous! read more

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In the area and found this gem! Not sure how or if he was able to stay open but the breakfast burrito I had was excellent! Potatoes, ham, cheese, onions, etc. all for just $6! The older gentleman behind the counter making food seems like the owner. Very polite and seemed happy to get the business. Definitely recommend and I'll be back next time I'm in the area! read more

Very friendly worker. Glad to find somewhere open to support when so many small businesses are closed.

This is a surprise gem in a spot you'd least expect. One of my favorite things that is jn short supply: the mom and pop deli. Great sandwiches, great breakfasts, home made cookies. Great service too. I wish they had more vegetarian sandwiches-- that would take it to the next level. read more

I highly recommend this place. The food is made with care. Fresh bread and made to order juice! And friendly service. Thank you!! read more

Aura Cafe - I appreciate the fresh bread and fresh made to order juice. Thank you!! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

The best sandwich you can get hands down loaded with meats and made with love.. The Italian is the goto for me. I like to sub the ham for salami.. can't get this at any other place. read more

So this place was right by my hotel. The prices are reasonable and the owner is friendly. We talked about his home country of Jordan for a few minutes. The sandwiches are cookies are definitely worth tasting. read more

Good morning:) I wanna thank you for The hospitality & The welcome you gave me:) Best breakfast homemade, totally different from commercial food. The home feeling environment you gave me:) read more

Sandwiches are delicious and made to order. Breakfast, lunch, haven't had a sandwich I didn't like! Courteous and fast service. Location is convenient. Restaurant is clean. Many options to choose from. If you're in the area, try it! read more

I really like the place, the foods tasty, the team amazing, quick to serve, the falafel plate very tasty. Highly recommended. Hemant read more

Horrible service. Very very rude owner & wife. You simply want lunch but they seem bothered that your buying at their establishment.

I was looking for a decent sammich shop, in this area, having been disappointed otherwise by most of what I've tried. Then I saw this shop on GrubHub. Freddie's No 2? Is that connected to my beloved childhood Freddie's of San Francisco? The place where the most amazing itallan combo sandwiches on soft sourdough come from? The sandwiches even my parents grew up with! I think so. Eureka, I have found it. Only thing I don't like is the choice of mustard. I just want yellow mustard on my Italian combo sammie. Easy to remedy. Prices are fab. Portions are ace. I will be back. If I can find it. read more

While food is alright the customer service is awful. The lady at the counter was super rude. The food was not bad but nothing to rave about either. read more

Great food and service! I had the gyro platter which was plenty of food and served hot. read more

Freddie's is wonderful! Personable staff and vegan options for me! Their falafel sandwiches and plates are marvelous! Their soup is made fresh and + they're only an elevator ride downstairs :) Convenient and delicious! read more