I consider myself above average in the field of sandwich expertise. I work in the field as a Regional Manager, I enjoy sandwiches still and I try out different spots often to see what the "competition" is like. Board and Brew is definitely top notch! I was deciding on where to snag lunch on my way to another store doing my rounds and I really wanted a sandwich. I decided to get the Turkado, some dirty Maui chips and drink. The total came to $17 and some change, not bad about the avg for the area and any lunch. The service was great, the woman who helped me was nice, and efficient, she helped me select what chips to get. Not much bantering but I do enough of that at work, so all good here. The store was clean, nice vibe, music. My order was ready in the time it took me to fill my soda cup and sit down to scroll 1 scroll thru outlook emails. Maybe 5-7 mins the woman who gave me my order asked if I wanted some secret sauce on the side, and put it in the bag. The bag felt heavy! The sub was huge! Probably 8inches bread was nice and springy, there was enough lettuce, tomato and sauces on it. I love the sunflower seeds, gives it a nice little crunch. The meat is more of a very thin piled high but there is a lot of it! I like how the sub is assembled meat, cheese, toppings sauce, it seems to hold together nicely. read more

Board & Brew - TURKADO - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This review covers my experience across multiple locations, including Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa and Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach. When I first started coming to Board and Brew, I would have given it a solid five stars, but my perspective has shifted after six years of exploring other local options in the county. The Evolution of the Experience: * Ingredients: While the food is definitely better than a pre-made deli sandwich from a grocery store, it isn't exactly top-tier. The bread and meat are good, but as you try more specialized places, you realize these are fairly standard. * The Famous Sauce: Their signature sauce is tasty, but it feels like it contains a high amount of monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG is a neuro-exciter that can make people feel overstimulated or unwell after eating it, and it feels particularly intense in this recipe. * Consistency: Both the Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa locations were great initially, but they now feel more like a solid, middle-of-the-road option. The Best Use Case: * Catering & Events: Even with a three-star rating, this is absolutely the place I would go if I needed catering for a birthday party or a large event. Their pricing and preparation for bulk orders are hard to beat. Final Thoughts: If Yelp allowed half-stars, I'd probably give this a 3.5. It's a reliable, solid sandwich shop, but the ingredient quality and the intensity of the MSG in the sauce keep it from being a five-star favorite for me anymore. Edit: The owner replied to my comment about how their food is high quality, but 6 years of taste testing says otherwise. While you may not add pure MSG crystals to your sauce, it still contains MSG.It is misleading to claim "No MSG" or "High Quality" when the sauce relies on ingredients that are chemically identical to it. For instance: Tomatoes and Tomato Paste: These are among the highest natural sources of free glutamate. If the recipe uses tomato paste--as many copycats do--it will test positive for MSG. Soy Sauce & Worcestershire Sauce: Both frequently cited in recipes for this sauce, these contain naturally occurring MSG through fermentation or hydrolysis. Nutritional Yeast: Often used to provide a savory flavor, it naturally contains high levels of glutamate.Hydrolyzed Proteins: Ingredients like "hydrolyzed vegetable protein" (HVP) or "yeast extract" are processed specifically to release glutamates. Legally, a company might say they "don't use MSG" if they don't add the pure additive, but that is a technicality. MSG is linked to various health issues for sensitive individuals, and just because many consider it "safe" doesn't mean it's healthy or non-harmful. If the food is truly "high quality," why rely on these additives to create flavor? Best Wishes read more

Had this spot on my places for lunch to try for a while. Decided to check it out and ordered online for pick-up. I ordered the tuna sandwich and this thing was huge! I finished the whole thing... it was good... I asked for their special sauce on the side and it went well even with the tuna! Overall, I was very happy with this lunch and it was a great price. I would definitely come again & try another sandwich. read more

Board & Brew - TUB O'TUNA - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came in to try a new sandwich spot and was so disappointed. First, we walked in and no one greeted us. The guy just stood at the cash register staring at us. Ordered their chicken club, if you see the photo, it almost looks like i ordered a lettuce sub.... 80% lettuce and 20% chicken. Plus the bread tasted like they made it days ago. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but I will most likely not return and not recommend this spot. read more

Board & Brew - CHICKEN CLUB - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The parking here can be a bit crowded as it's a busy shopping center, but it's worth it. The service here is friendly and fast. Their menu has quite a selection and makes it hard to decide what to get. But they are worth it. Seating is a bit limited inside but they also have outdoor seating. Place is clean and nice. The sandwiches were delicious. The turkey, sprouts, tomato, and other ingredients were super Fresh tasting and really made the sandwich. The perfect bite. Bite. Salad was good as well. We will definitely return when we are in the area. read more

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This place is really 3.5, but I went higher because the overall taste experience was pretty good. When I arrived, they were moderately busy. I ordered a Baja Beef and Beef Dip to go. It took close to 10 minutes to get the sandwiches which was enough time that I went back to the counter to check. The cashier was relatively disinterested and asked the kitchen, which produced some flurry of internal responses and a polite wave back my direction. My sandwich came up about 2 minutes later. The flavor of the sandwiches was pretty good- tasty even. Meat density on them was a bit of a letdown, but it wasn't as sparse as I've seen at other places recently, so I'll give them the doubt. After watching the other tables order pitchers of beer, I was somewhat disappointed to have a to-go order. The vibe here is really good and maybe next time I'll stop by for the full in-house experience. read more

Good beer, I highly recommend trying the Baja beef sandwich. They have two beers that they brew, the rest are from local breweries

Popped in here for lunch with a coworker and this location did not disappoint! I'm a BIG fan of Board & Brew, but live up in LA so don't get to get their food as often as I would like (they have additional locations in the San Diego area). I get the Turkado sandwich with no cheese and you MUST get their special sauce. They usually only give you one unless you ask for more and I recommend 2-3 per sandwich depending on your sauce to sandwich ratio preference. The store was clean, customer service was great, and they had a nice big patio seating area with umbrellas! read more

Board & Brew - TURKADO - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Fast and great value sandwiches that are stacked and delicious. Loved the beef dip with horseradish and au jus. The turkey club was bright and refreshing with its special sauce. Service was great. Tables were clean. read more

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Hi I got the chopped salad tonight and as always it is delicious!! Just one question... can someone tell me what these plastic pieces are that I found in it??? read more

Board & Brew - In my salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food is fresh, prepared well and the taste is amazing. Best sandwich yet. Have only ordered the food to be delivered. Prepared very well. Packaging is great. read more

If you are looking for a legit sandwich look no further. I've been to this location a couple of times. Each visit was equally delicious. The Chicken Ceasar salad with added bacon is absolutely delicious. They definitely don't hold back on the toppings. The chicken club is also one of my favorites. Lastly, the vegetarian sandwich on that sweet honey wheat/sqaw type bread dipped into their house sauce is top notch. Just remember everything is better with bacon. Service was fast and friendly. They have outdoor and indoor seating. I am a fan. read more

Board & Brew - Chicken Cesar with bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My favorite place to get a sub. I always get the chicken club and never disappoints. Service is always fast and staff is friendly.

I always come in here as all the locals do. The beer is great and fair priced and their sandwiches are awesome. Candice and Cass are great and their service is amazing. I'd recommend this place to everyone. read more

This is THE BEST B&B in the world. Beer-tenders are fantastic and friendly, Sammie magicians are great at creating bread/meat art. Ambiance is great, even when busy. read more

I hesitated giving 5 stars because I haven't been inside...but the sandwiches were really good! I don't really expect much from sandwich joints because, heck, they're sandwiches. So I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked them. This is located in the shopping plaza (Costa Mesa Shopping Square?) at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street. This is a fairly big plaza with a Target, Sprouts, and lots of other eateries and some small stores (and a gas station). Board & Brew is off of Harbor next to Starbucks. I wasn't familiar with this place, but I guess there are multiple locations around Southern California. My family and I ordered on their website and hubs went in to pick it up so I didn't get a chance to go inside and experience their service. Our order was packed up and ready to go in a timely manner (then again, it was around 4:30pm-ish on a Wednesday so it was pretty empty). We ordered the chicken club ($11.95), beef dip ($11.95), Baja beef ($14.95), roast beef spicy ($12.50), and a couple of potato salads ($3.00ea). Sooo, I underestimated the spiciness of the jalapeño peppers...they had a lot more kick than expected so I was panting (mind you that hubs had no problem so it really depends on a person's tolerance level). With that being said, my Baja beef sandwich was yummy. The bread was soft, and the beef, onions, peppers, and cheese were pretty much filled from one end to the other. Mine didn't come with au jus, but my kid didn't use hers so I did and ended up drinking it like soup. I didn't even need the secret sauce. Everyone like their sandwich as well. Even the potato salad was good...which also helped cool down the heat in my mouth. Definitely will check out other locations that may be closer to me. read more

Board & Brew - Beef dip - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place has been a local pit stop for me. Their sandwiches are amazing and the service is great. The turkcado is my favorite here. It just a nice spot to sit especially on warm days read more

Board & Brew - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I usually get this at work the sandwiches are big and I usually share or save for the next day. Very tasty and the sauce it comes with is really delicious. read more

Went to visit daughter my at her college and decided to give Board & Brew a try for lunch. What a great place! The restaurant had a cute vibe and was very clean. Even the restroom was tidy during lunch-rush. For my lunch I had the Turkeycado and my daughter had the Turkey Club. Both sandwiches were fresh and delicious! I really liked the addition of the "special sauce" on the side. It added a little extra zip to the sandwich. The bread was pillowy soft and packed full with turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato and the avocado spread. I omitted the onions. My daughter's sandwich was made on a roll and again full with turkey, bacon, cheese, tomato and lettuce. I wish I had taken pictures but ‍ I forgot, sorry! You'll just have to take my word for it! When I got home, I raved to my husband about the sandwich that I had. He wants to give it a try next time we are back in Costa Mesa. read more

I have been wanting to try Board & Brew for so long after it's been recommended to me by so many different people. Sadly, I was unimpressed by the food. I ordered the Baja Wrap with no tomatoes. The wrap was stuffed with a generous portion of juicy, tasty chicken. The lettuce was a little wilted and didn't have that crispy crunch to it. The wrap began falling apart the moment I picked it up and even more so as I dug into it, which resulted in an unusually messy meal. The fillings were disproportional, with half the wrap having all the onions and the other half having all the jalapeños. The Special Sauce was bland and really did not have anything special about it - I preferred the wrap without the sauce at all. I want to try the sandwiches and beers, so I do think I will be back. The cashier was kind and my food came out, so that is a big plus and I will remember that! read more

Board & Brew - Baja Wrap (no tomatoes) - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The sandwiches are always delicious. If you call it in ahead of time by the time you get there the food is ready. I work like 10 minutes down the street and i will call when I'm on my way and by the time i get there the food is ready. Their sauce is really good as well read more

Super solid sandwich. Came in on a Saturday afternoon right before we headed to the nail salon. The sandwich menu was a good selection. As always, I had the Italian sandwich, I did switch out the Swiss for pepper jack though and added mayo (looking back I should of added extra mayo and jalapeños as the bread was really thick). The ingredients are all fresh and we loved that they served beer and seltzers too, I think I had a wild berry seltzer? My husband had a warm sandwich, I believe the pastrami and it was also good. read more

Board & Brew - Italian Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Board and Brew is honestly always my sandwich go to or if I don't know what to eat, I eat Board and brew lol. I prefer the Turkado on GF Wrap or on SD and then add banana peppers and wow is it good. The secret sauce is pretty awesome too. It goes well with everything. Especially the sandos with lots of veggies. I am an office manager and often need to cater in food and I have ordered the catering boxes from B&B and they have been a hit every single time. 1 box can feed around 14-16 people. Add chips and drinks and you're the office favorite for the week. Thank me later. Thanks B&B for making great food. The salads are phenomenal too. The lettuce is never brown or even a bad spot. Its like you care. I have gotten salad from other spots and they just tossed it in from the bottom of the bin and never checked. Really appreciate the quality. Also, no matter which B&B you visit, the quality seems very consistent. read more

First, I apologize because my picture doesn't look very good. I'm generally bad at pictures. But I like this place, simple, fresh sandwiches, they don't give you and crap for adding or removing ingredients, prices are good, and they have a really good beer selection. The atmosphere is laid back...good place for lunch and a drink, or a flight...I think they have flights. The staff has always been super cool and friendly. But again, most importantly, the food tastes fresh, not greasy or anything...no "last shift at subway" lettuce. Just a chill spot to grab a sandwich and a beer!! Mad props the the management, owners and staff. read more

Board & Brew - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

enjoyable and consistent. location is clean and service is usually pretty quick. taste like board n brew lol

Overall great experience. We were greeted right away and told we could try any of their beers on tap. Hands down one of the best Pastrami sandwiches I've ever had. The meat was juicy and flavorful. Highly highly recommend it and this is coming from someone who rarely eats Pastrami. My go to is always turkey. The Beef Dip was also delicious. Top 5 I've had. The meat was seasoned and the au jus was tasty. The baguette they use is soft and toasted to perfection on the outside. read more

Board & Brew - One of the best Pastrami sandwiches I've ever had. - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Okay, WOW. I don't typically crave sandwiches but these sandwiches were YUMMMYYY. I tried the California Delight and the Left Coast Pastrami. Omg delicious!! The California Delight is Turkey Breast, Cream Cheese, Roasted Unsalted Sunflower Seeds on Sweet Wheat Bread. Includes Mayo, Tomato, Lettuce & Sprouts. Nothing crazy right? WRONG. This sandwich was PERFECTION! It was flavorful but still felt light. It wasn't dry and it had fantastic texture. The sprouts are SO CRUNCHY! I've never had sprouts on a sandwich before but the crunch they add is unprecedented. A truly delicious creation. The Left Coast Pastrami is Hot Pastrami with Grilled Onions, Dijon Mustard, Pepperoncini Peppers & Melted Swiss Cheese on a toasted French Baguette. I love pastrami and this was good pastrami! Loved the combo of the peppers and mustard. The sandwich is a little heavy and was a little bit salty for me. But I added the Secret Sauce it came with (which was creamy and on the sweeter side) and it balanced everything right out! SO GOOD. I had leftovers and ended up toasting it in a pan the next day and making it panini-like and wow it was perfect! Delicious sandwiches! read more

Board & Brew - California Delight - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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1. The sandwich is good and thick! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes as they also serve beer! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! It took less than 5 mins for my food to arrive! Note: $2 Off Most Beers during Happy Hour (3-6 pm daily) Photo: Chips, Soda, Turkado read more

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Board & Brew in Costa Mesa. Small sandwich shop in "college town." It's close to the college and the prices are fair. Service was good. They were friendly and quick at making our sandwiches. I can't complain there. I didn't have expectations coming to this place. I had driven past it to and from my fiancé's pad, and finally got to stop in and check it out. The decor is definitely "beachy" and the atmosphere is laid-back inside. The Sandwiches are good. My veggie sandwich was super fresh. All the veggies were perfect, and the avocado was ripe. My fiancé got a beefy sandwich and enjoyed it. Overall, this stop was a win. read more

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I had these sandwiches catered to my job and they were so good. I had to come try it out in person! The employees were so nice and were so helpful with their recommendations. I got the turkado and the turkey club sandwiches with some sea salt and vinegar chips and they were so good! I also got the special sauce which was really good with the turkey club. I loved that they had both indoor and outdoor seating. It was a really cool place and it was very clean. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Went here just trying to find a quick bite and was very impressed! The staff was very attentive and kind. My food was delicious, and for my whole family who had quite complicated orders, they got every substitution and holds perfect! Will definitely be returning! read more

This place is nothing short of Amazing. Very friendly staff and the inside is a nice set up. The sandwiches are great.

Parking everywhere due to being a big shopping center. I like the unique small things of it like the tires of a skateboard in the restroom and boards everywhere hence the name. The menu is straight up and the employees all smiles and polite. So for them. I got a Baja Chicken and taste very home made with the grilled chicken and the secret sauce which is sweet taste to so it complimented the sandwich well! The jalapeños were on point nice crisp spicy feel. I def went to try other things on the menu. Until next time read more

Board & Brew - Baja chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great service across locations. Chill atmosphere. Excellent sandwiches. Cookies surprisingly good. Soft and chewy. Mmmmm

I'm not sure if the women who work there don't like to serve other women and only like to serve men, but the few times I've gone in the women are so rude. she's laughing one second flirting with a man who's ordering a beer serving him the next second she's taking my sandwich order seeming like she's extremely frustrated and doesn't wanna waste her time talking to me. It's every time I've gone in and now it's to the point where I'm not going in anymore. also, two different occasions they've messed up my order. They fixed it no problem, but maybe if the girl wasn't being so rude while she was taking my order she wouldn't have made the mistake. By the same female too. I think maybe you guys need a little bit better customer service. If you're a woman ordering food hopefully you get a mail taking your order. Maybe he'll be nicer to you than the women there. read more

Everything from the service, the sandwiches with vegan options, and they're happy hour with yummy Seltzer. Everything was top-notch.

I love that Board and Brew is in the OC! The San Diego favorite (original location is in Del Mar) offers top quality sub sandwiches that taste a millions times more fresh than the popular international sub brand you're probably familiar with. We stopped in on our way to San Diego and got turkey subs and a side of potato salad. Everything tasted like it was just made, and the bread was incredible! "Healthy" sodas from the fountain and even beer is available. If you're a first timer, don't forget to get extra of their signature orange sweet/sour sauce on the side to dip your sandwich in. Also, if the sandwich says it has sunflower seeds in it that means it's delicious. Probably the freshest sub you'll ever eat. read more

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Big fan of Board & Brew- keep seeing that one is in the process of opening in Lake Forest closer to home but in the meantime I will need to get my fix at their other locations! We were driving on the 405 and decided to stop off for lunch here. You can't really ever go wrong with sandwiches and beer, can you? They always have a good selection of brews on tap and I'm a fan of their italian sandwich. Plenty of seating both inside and out, very clean, and friendly staff manning the bar and register! read more

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When they started opening up locations near by I was so pumped. These sandwiches are so fresh and decently filling. My favorites are the Turkado, Grilled Chicken and I think it's their Turkey Club. For a small chain they do a good job of replicating quality. A unique thing is they have beer here with a good selection. Inside they have places to sit. The staff at this location can sometimes be a little rude or not helpful. But not to the point where it makes not want to come back. Very good place to get a good/fresh sandwich minus the staff being a little mediocre. read more

I'm assuming this is a new location since I don't recall this being here before lol. I've had board and brew in other locations and this one held up to the same standard. Great food and service. The Baja beef is my personal favorite. The chicken version isn't bad either. Tried some other sandwiches but the Baja beef is my go to read more

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