Board & Brew- Del Mar is one of coolest sandwich spots in San Diego! Located in the beach town of Del Mar, this casual, surf themed spot serves up some of the best sandos and craft beers around. Popular choices include the turkado, california delight, chicken club and tub-o-tuna. Let's not forget about that secret sauce- lightning in a bottle! This scratch-made sauce is chef's kiss! Service is on point! Staff are super friendly and polite. Plenty of seating areas on the outdoor patio with shade coverings. Peak hours are between 12-2pm. This place gets busy real quick! Phone orders are much more expedient! Street parking is accessible and the open air vibe makes for a perfect spot to enjoy a delicious sando near the water! read more

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Board & Brew is a classic deli shop with a great location in Del Mar Pros: this Del Mar, location of board & brew is a great place for a quick bite next to the beach. It has its own seating inside and outside and the outside seating has umbrellas just in case it gets a little too sunny. There is an abundance of parking on the street that's usually free up to two hours. I went on a Sunday where it wasn't really that busy so finding parking close by was pretty easy. I like this area because it's in between a lot of other small businesses and it's not right on the street. It's kind of tucked away a little bit. It has its own bathroom as well. We even saw a parrot whilst eating haha. I ordered the Italian grinder and my girlfriend ordered the turkey club. Both sandwiches were very tasty and make sure to get sauce with it because the sauce here is really good! Cons: due to the location, if it's busy parking will probably be slim. This is most likely due to it being close to the Del Mar fairgrounds. Verdict: If you want a quick bite to eat there or to go, this is the perfect place for you! Bored and brew is a staple in California and anybody who hasn't tried it should go now! read more

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I love a good sandwich and I would come back here. Fairly quick and efficient service. And be ready for the upsell on adding avocado haha! The bread wash fresh and the ingredients were tasty. The sauce seems to be their signature thing, but my sandwich was just fine without it. Street parking available and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. Super casual! Nice stop if you're at the beach. read more

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BOARD AND BREW @ DEL MAR Parking is available right out front, with 20-minute parking as well as two-hour free parking. My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday morning and it wasn't too crowded. This location definitely needs some renovation it feels more on the older side but it's still really nice since it's right by the beach. I legit got Board and Brew at UTC La Jolla the day before was excited to get the same thing in a new location. so I ordered the turkey club and my boyfriend got the Italian sub. Those are our go-to's whenever we go to Board & Brew. The sandwich itself was decent, but honestly, I was disappointed. There were literally only two slices of bacon on my turkey club I kid you not, two slices. They placed one slice on each side so you wouldn't notice, but when I opened it up, it was so obvious. It was honestly depressing. There was a good amount of turkey, which I appreciated, but they definitely skimmed on the bacon, and it just wasn't as good as other locations. The staff also weren't very friendly. They weren't talkative at all and it felt like they were just there to get through their shift. I asked for extra sauce and they denied it, saying they were almost out yet I could literally see a whole bucket of sauce behind them. They were super stingy with the sauce and even the napkins. It just didn't feel welcoming. The bathroom is located in the back, and there's plenty of seating both inside and outside. With the beach right there, it's honestly such a nice spot to sit outside when the weather's good. Overall, the location itself kind of saves it, but because of the staff and how they skimped on the ingredients, I personally wouldn't come back to this specific location. read more

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Board & Brew in Del Mar was so dang on good. I ordered the California Delight, and it was delightful indeed. The turkey was tasty, the avocado was creamy, and all the toppings tasted super fresh. And of course, that famous Board & Brew sauce takes everything to another level. It really ties the whole sandwich together. The sandwiches are loaded too! The atmosphere is relaxed and beachy perfect for grabbing a quick bite after being out. Service was fast and friendly, and the whole experience was enjoyable. read more

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Probably one of my favorite spots for sandwiches. This location is great, get your sandwich and enjoy it by the beach. Lots of street parking but can get busy on weekends. The staff is nice and you won't wait long to get your order. read more

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First time coming to this location. It's relatively has good service and is clean. Some tables are sticky so I just wiped it before I sat down. Restrooms need more frequent restock of supplies. Ordered their California Delight sandwich and it's delicious. Well made and packed with flavor. Love the sunflower seems on squaw bread. I could only finish half a sandwich as it's quite filling. Good sandwich for a quick bite! read more

San Diego staple and OG spot for sandwiches! If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing out. Eat it there, or take it to go (beach lunch or sunsets are right there). My faves are the Turkado or the Baja Chicken. I have also seen the double decker - but only select that if you have a large appetite. If you like sauces try the house sauce, they now sell bottles of it. Oh and the squaw bread it delicious. If you you think there will be a long line - call in you order. You will be glad you did! This is a very casual walk up and order at the counter spot. Shirts and shoes please but beach goers are here all the time. read more

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This is our go to spot when coming back into town. Highly recommend ordering ahead as it's almost always busy. Makes it quick and easy to pull off the freeway and grab your sandwich. Staff is very nice and hustling! Appreciate how quickly they get the food out. read more

Luckily this time I didn't get the guy who was rushing and yelling loudly while I ordered. But I did encounter him, he questioned if I was paying with cash or card-- although I was unsure since I didn't know the price of what I was ordering. Because of how he was last time, I said card and so got another worker. He was chill. Before ordering, he asked for my name and then the order. I got the Turkey Club (turkey breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo on French Bread), I asked for No Cheese, it turned out to be $11.50. After paying there wasn't an option for a Reciept (like no print or text msg choice on the screen). To me it seemed like everyone else was waiting for their sandwiches. There wasn't many people behind me like usual, this was around 3:20 pm. When they called my name, they handed me the sandwich nicely wrapped in a bag and gave me a few napkins. I walked to Del Mar City Hall to eat it and found out they didn't add mayo to any side of the bread. This made the sandwich so dry and difficult to get down. The tomatoes were scarcely sliced as well. I haven't drank from drinking fountains since middle school but in order to get through this sandwich I HAD to. That's how dry this sandwich was. Also, they have a "secret sauce" that I find to be quite sweet and do not enjoy -- but others love it. They are fast at making the sandwiches but maybe they need to slow down since the quality they brought out wasn't very good. (: price is a little bit high for a sandwich, but I guess it's better than some areas in Del Mar. read more

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Great sammies! Turkado was our favorite. Just perfect bread, great portions of everything on the Sammie. Wonderful flavor. Also had the chicken club and it was really, really good too. Great service. Fast and friendly. Ambience? Uh.....nope. More like "attitude" -- as the shop is not pretending to be anything but a sandwich shop. When are y'all opening a store in North Carolina? read more

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The owner son Ryan is the biggest asshole at the register, but he can't be fired because he's daddy's little sandwich shop bitch

What to order: - Turkado (sub squaw bread instead of sourdough) + side of special sauce = incredible - Chicken club + avocado was also very good Tips: - Call ahead or order online for pickup since it gets busy at peak times (esp. weekends) - Park in the a small lot behind the building and come through the back entry (since there's limited street parking in the front) read more

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The food is good here. We got a tuna sandwich. The service is good when you walk up to a counter. And there is a small line because the food is good. The ambience is very casual. read more

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Love this place for its great sandwiches and great customer service. I like to order custom sandwiches, and these folks never fail me!

sandwich was killer. still thinking about it a day later. indoor n outdoor seating available, they sell a few beers and good vibes! will definitely be back read more

I've been coming here (to this location) for over 20 years and was surprised that I had not yet left a review! It has nailed the Southern California surf/skate vibe. Even some of the stickers on the walls and other places have been there as long as I have been coming and have gotten covered up or added to over the years. The service has always been hit or miss as far as being "friendly" is concerned (sometimes they are just slammed and no real time for nicities) but one thing I can tell you for sure is that in all the years I've been coming here, they've always gotten my order (usually custom) correct! Now that's impressive. These are among the best sandwiches I've had. I recall the first time I tasted their special sweet and sour sauce--it was like "mind blown" and I've been coming back for it ever since. They even sell it by the bottle now. My only complaints are when they are so busy sometimes they sell out of the bread you want (usually very fresh and delicious), and the soda machine has been inconsistent over the years. Sometimes it's "the best Diet Coke" I've ever had and other times like today it's flat. Overall I highly recommend this place especially if you have out of town guests and are looking for some great sandos to take to the beach. Bring your appetite or prepare to share--each half could be its own full size sandwich! Side note, today I got the Turkey Deluxe which is the first sandwich I ever tried here way back when. It was also the first time I can recall having sunflower seeds on a sandwich- yum! I usually order the Veggie Supreme and add sunflower seeds and a side of their magical sauce. Totally adds a little something something! read more

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I'm honestly still in shock because I've never experienced service this unprofessional anywhere in California before. Like, I'm used to at least decent vibes when I go out to eat--but this was on a whole different level. First off, the food? Actually really good. No complaints there at all. But the service completely ruined everything. When I was trying to order, the waitress kept cutting me off mid-sentence like she was in a rush or just didn't care what I was saying. It was awkward and honestly kind of disrespectful. Then it got worse. I ordered items that literally never came out... twice. Not once--TWICE. And it's not like the place was insanely busy to justify it. We had to keep trying to get someone's attention, which already felt like a chore the entire night. The situation with my friend was the final straw. She asked for an upgraded substitution, which the waitress seemed to understand at the time. Her food came out fine, but when the bill showed up, she was charged for THREE entrees. When my friend questioned it, the waitress suddenly claimed she never asked for the upgrade--which makes zero sense because she didn't even get the sides that would've come with those extra entrees. Instead of just fixing it, the waitress argued with her and made it into a whole thing, and didn't even offer a full refund for the mistake. It just felt super unprofessional and uncomfortable. Like, mistakes happen, but the way it was handled was honestly worse than the mistake itself. I really wanted to like this place because the food was actually great, but the service made the whole experience not worth it. I've been to so many restaurants across California and I've never had anything like this happen. Definitely won't be coming back unless they seriously fix how they treat customers. read more

Great little spot off the main strip on the water. Comfortable trendy surfing modern decor and good beer list. Food was decent portions and yummy and the wait staff was accommodating and friendly! Thx! read more

Tried and true for Del Mar. Over the years I've catered with them for work. Our favorite is the Baja chicken with sauce. I have been a customer for over 20 years and it's still one of my favorites. read more

Solid sandwich, lots of variety to select from. I like their special sauce.Service was superrr busy, very long line. Just plan ahead for that. For the actual sandwich I think we waited like 15-20min so not very fast for a sandwich place but I'm guessing they were backlogged on preparing orders. Loved the laid back ambiance. read more

I got a cesar salad wrap, and there was NO dressing, NO croutons and a total of four tiny pieces of chicken. I paid like 13 dollars for just plain lettuce.... Super upset read more

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I ordered a California Delight with no mayonnaise at the counter, and they asked for my name. I gave it to them, and ~15 minutes passed and they still had not called my name. I asked them if a California Delight with no mayonnaise was ready, and it had been sitting on the back counter. They had called out everyone else's order, so I was confused as to why mine was not called out. On my order receipt, it said "Called In", which was strange because I ordered at the counter. This is the main reason why I docked stars on the rating. The food itself was pretty enjoyable, the sunflower seeds provided a nice crunch that made the sandwich a lot better than what it would have been without. The cream cheese was also nice, not too heavy. Parking in Del Mar is always a little difficult, so there may be some trouble with that. The bathrooms are a little run down. Free water cups are provided. Overall, the food was pretty good, but the service was disappointing. read more

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Look... I know times are tough but $27 for two sandwiches??? Honestly... How can you justify asking us to spend that?? (We get the Turkado, every time. It's the sourdough bread that makes the sandwich. It's a very good sandwich but way to expensive) Do better read more

love this spot. You cannot go wrong with the sandwiches but i get the Turkado and the special sauce is a must. Pricing was very reasonable for the amount of food and the service was 10/10. There is also outdoor seating and a great space to bring dogs. read more

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After spending the morning at Del Mar dog beach and being in the sun, was craving a fresh sando. Just 4 minutes down the road in Del Mar Village, it was a quick stop on the way home. Depending on the time of day, parking can be a little tough, but it's worth it! I've been to their Mira Mesa location, but it was fun to know that Board & Brew originated in Del Mar. There is both indoor and outdoor seating , very causal environment. The front area is a little small so it can be a little confusing who is line to order and who is waiting for their order. Once you order they yell your name and come bagged whether you're staying or leaving. I got California Delight and potato salad. The sandwiches are big and stuffed. Don't forget to get the secret sauce because it really does it bring it all together and I poured it on everything! read more

You can't beat the original board & brew. I've been eating here since I was a kid going to Torrey Pines. Always good Always consistent Never disappoints Beware the TURKCADO IS HUGE read more

Blake, the tender of the bar was very accommodating very nice. Made the best drinks ever. I hope he gets a raise and a bonus for Christmas. I will definitely be back, the service and food was excellent! -Richimmy read more

The food is good, but the service at this location is bad. The cashier was more concerned with talking to kitchen staff than starting my order. I stood there awkwardly waiting for him to finish talking. They then forgot the avocado I paid extra for & the dressing for my to-go salad. Make sure to fully check your order before leaving. They also did not provide a receipt. Every other location I've been to is great, avoid this one. read more

The Turkado was great as always. Ordered online for the first time and was quick and easy. However they lost my order and had to wait again. They were quite busy , but no apologies, in fact pretty rude. From my experience, the other locations have better customer service. read more

Canned craft beers from local breweries and sandwiches. What else you need? I waited for 2 minutes for my order to come out. Simply delicious. Really cool vibes as well. read more

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Horrible experience cashier was holding a vape in his hand and was faded. Was very rude when interacting with asking for my order even though I said it multiple times got my name wrong called me miss bye instead of saying bye Miss you know he was on something forgot to give me my drink, even though I asked twice his geek bar fell in my bag he licked his fingers after giving me my food showing how unsanitary the business is. Before I even ordered I was waiting in like for 10 minutes with no one in front of me all because he was talking to his coworkers/friends instead of taking my order read more

Soooo good no words Annie was a great server. And Ralph was very good guy offering help to anyone

Great the food was amazing and fresh. Got to watch the basketball game annie was a great server

Never come to this location. The people who work here are up to some shady stuff. We came in 45 minutes before they closed and they apparently " ran out of bread." How do you run out of bread out at a sandwich shop? In the past I've come here and they've been "only accepting cash"... Seems kind of shady to me... I wonder if management knows what goes on here read more

Eating a late lunch today is like experiencing the perfect summer day in Del Mar/San Diego. Cool music playing just the right amount of decibels; not too crowded; friendly and knowledgeable staff; wood ceiling planks and fans reminding me of the South Pacific; stickers plastered on one wall and loving the surf board displaying the name of this place on another wall..easy hang out. Sandwich -tub of tuna, excellent serving size for the price and mighty tasty. Got mine minus the tomato . My kids have been coming to this place since middle school and now they are young adults . This place is ageless. Happiness. Love. read more

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Taste: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Ingredients are super fresh and clean, you can tell they don't cut corners for quality even the avocado was fresh. But nothing exceptional or new taste wise, I would suggest they add a veg option to their hot sandwiches. Maybe a veg patty then I would frequent. The sauce is pretty good and surprisingly sweet, it paired well with the sandwich. The sitting area outside is cute esp with the fresh sea breeze. read more

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So glad this place still slaps. Stopped in on a trip home to SD last week and was so glad i did. now if only they had a location in seattle!! read more

The employee are very nice and helpful. The food is delicious. Thank you Sergio for being so kind and even carrying out the food to my car.

Great sandwich spot! The food was tasty, the beer was frosty and the vibes were excellent! read more

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