Everyone here was so kind to my kids, even staying patient when it took us a long time to order. They were all fun and playful, and there was a funny sign about "the boss" that made us all laugh. I especially appreciated the gentleman who was running things. He just had such a great spirit. We ate our sandwiches on the drive home, and all three of my girls said they were the best sandwiches they'd ever had. On the way back to the car, we realized how close this place is to the Friends of the Library book store, so now I know if I'm ever in Berkeley again and using this parking garage we can always grab a book and grab a sandwich on the way home. 10/10 would recommend! read more

San Francisco is full of places with cheese. Many dishes have lots of cheese in them through the city. What would pizza and bagels be without cheese ? Every year there is a Pizza, Bagel and Beer Festival which you run into so many cheese. You even see Lasagna and Angel hair pasta topped with cheese in North Beach. Then there are dishes like Cheese Dakgalb, Quesadillas, Pupusas, Poutine ,French onion soup ,cheesecake , and cheeseburgers in SF. One thing about cheese it stretches everywhere and I found a place in Berkeley which makes sandwiches and it's known for its cheese. It's called Cheese " N" Stuff" On a Summer stroll with the sun shinning I landed at Cheese " N" Stuff. Inside it's an old school deli with lots of cold cuts and cheeses. I ordered the salami and cheese sandwich with purple onions. I had to order with Dutch Crunch which is a real San Francisco thing. The sandwich was tasty but that extra thickness of cheese made it more delicious. This is the spot for a good classic sandwich. They have a good sandwich deli where the flavor packs a "punch" and with cheese by the "bunch" and it's good for a solid "lunch" and you are a sandwich novice if you don't like a sandwich with "Dutch Crunch" You can will find cheese almost anywhere in the world from France to "Venezuela"they have lots of cold cuts at Cheese N Stuff like "mortadella" and ask for cheese like provolone and "mozzarella" and other cheeses because they have" hella" read more

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I loved this place! It was like a cheaper, tastier Genova! If you order on Snackpass, you get 10% off your first order. Got the build your own with the Dutch Crunch and turkey! The bread is on the harder side but the texture and CRUNCH are unbeatable. The ingredients were fresh and spayed out near the counter. Pick up was chill and the staff are super friendly! Dubs overall. read more

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Yes, they have a variety of bread, cheese, meat , and veggie options. One of the best local sandwich shops around. I come from a out 10 miles away. I definitely recommend it. read more

Best sandwiches in the East Bay! Been going here for years and the quality and price just stays so consistent. They are a true, authentic, good quality sandwich shop and will always support this business! Must go try if you're in Berkeley! read more

Even after price raises, this is still one of the most fair priced place in Berkeley for a very filling sandwich. They have a $2 special for a side deli salad if you want to make it a combo. Food quality is terrific, sandwich size is always there, the people are always nice, and they make it a very nice grab & go environment. Still a go-to spot! read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Prices January 2026 - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

Super quick service, the gentleman who made was friendly and nice. The sourdough bread was so good, chewy shell and soft inside but not crunchy which is exactly how I like it. So yummy! Not a lot of space to sit, but since it's kind of underground I just took mine to go anyways. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Turkey, pepper jack cheese, and all the fixings on a sour French roll - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

Probably the best place to get a sandwich in The East Bay. Been a customer here since High School and most people probably didn't hear about this place. The people who work at Cheese N' Stuff are always friendly and it sorta close quarters when ordering a sandwich. This part of Berkeley is always busy with foot traffic. read more

A staple near Berkeley campus - nothing flashy but tons of tasty ingredients that blend together in their sandwiches and as good a price you'll find for food in Berkeley read more

i just got a panini from here, and it's the best sandwich i've had in berkeley! the price is so good, and if you order off snackpass for the first time, you can get 10% off! chicken pesto focaccia - everything about this sandwich is so good. the bread has a garlicky taste, there is a good amount of pesto and chicken, and it's toasted to perfection! my friends did the "make your own sandwich" and they loved it too! this place is so affordable and delicious. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Chicken Pesto Panini - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great spot for a cheap, convenient meal! They have a wide variety of bread and meats for you to construct your sandwich. The food isn't too special imo--just a pretty basic sandwich, but they are solid sandwiches and although you won't get a sandwich this cheap elsewhere, they don't skimp on the size. I do wish they were open a bit later for if I want a quick dinner. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

The definition of a local's favorite! This hole-in-the-wall, hidden in an alleyway, has delicious, thick sandwiches for a cheap price. The owner, Sam, knows familiar faces by name. He's so funny and personable, and I look forward to seeing him every time. The sandwiches are so large and tasty for such a cheap price (less than $7 a sandwich!). The roast beef is a favorite of mine, especially with the works; there are so many vegetables included as well. The sourdough bread has great texture and taste. I dearly miss here, and hope the best for them, and that they survived the pandemic, as this place is near and dear to many students and locals. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Roast beef with cheddar and sourdough - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wanted to see what the cheese n stuff hype was about, so I decided to check this place out for lunch. Ordered the chicken pesto sandwich and thought it was solid. However for 10 dollars I thought the portions were pretty small. The sandwich was pretty thin and there was not much filling. Pesto and Dutch crunch bread was good, but the chicken was bland and lacked seasoning. Probably won't come back, but I'd suggest not ordering through Snackpass since it seems they don't keep an eye out on orders through there. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place surprised me. It's very hidden in a small mini shopping centre that is still locked in the 1970s. To the eye the place look very vintage to the colours to the photos and memorabilia hanging on the wall. Everything is very well organised despite having an old look. The service is a bit slow but it's worth it. They're very nice and always willing you to make you food without hesitation. At times they may get hit hard with a rush, also the bread goes out fast here. My favourite is the Dutch crunch The food looks very fresh and updated. I get the veggie sandwich with everything. It's a bit too strong in the mustard side of things but I feel mustard id excessively added in order to mask the flavour of the veggies. The feta cheese in the sandwich, it compliments everything else. It's a bit strong but not overly overshadowing. Crisps and a plethora of drinks are available as well. Overall, very good quality. Don't let the vintages vibes fool you too much. read more

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Fresh deli and great bread. Service was fast but a little too fast, I didn't get to ask or add anything. Cool retro vibes inside.

First time ordering here and asked for the chicken pesto and the lady behind me ordered the same thing. I asked for no cheese and when the kid finish making my sandwhich the lady behind the counter gave it to the lady after me. And then I got the sandwhich with the cheese. Didn't realize until I got to my car. Smh. Food is eh. Kinda whack how they just give out the sandwiches so randomly like that. Probably won't be coming back because of that. read more

Decent sandwich shop, but I think it's a bit overrated. I had a turkey sandwich on Dutch Crunch. Perfectly fine, but nothing worth making a special trip for. Friendly staff. read more

If you're looking for a great sandwich, try the Chicken Pesto. I recently found out that this sandwich shop has been serving UC Berkeley staff, students and faculty since the 80's. There's something to be said about a business that has been around this long. It's got a great vibe - the staff is super friendly and I was impressed by how many regulars there were. I came on a Wednesday and they were selling an amazing chocolate chip cookie to complement my sandwich. read more

Classic sandwich spot in Berkeley with a rich college history. Can never go wrong here. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've ordered the chicken pesto here before and liked it, but this time it was very disappointing. The cheese was not melted, and everything was lukewarm. The "chicken breast" was shredded chicken breast meat, and had a watery texture and flavor such that I suspect it was canned, unlike the intact cooked chicken breast I used to appreciate from this place. The pesto sauce is nearly white, and is mostly mayonnaise. Overall experience was like a room-temperature pesto-flavored chicken salad sandwich... The prices are still reasonable but the quality seems to have fallen off. Hopefully they were having a bad day and this is not the actual state of their chicken pesto. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Shredded chicken, whole cold cheese slices, white "pesto sauce" - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cheese 'N' Stuff is probably my favorite sandwich shop in Berkeley. It is a bit hidden but that makes it even more of a treasure. They are super consistent with their food. Everything tastes fresh and they are never skimpy with portions. The dutch crunch bread has got to be some of the best I have had. I usually get the veggie sandwich with no spinach and replace feta with cheddar. They've never messed this up! They also have a wide variety of chips and drinks to accompany your sandwich. The best part about Cheese N Stuff is that you get a super bomb, filling sandwich at an incredible price. I would highly recommend this place, especially for other broke college students like myself! read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Veggie Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is pretty good and comparable in price to other sandwich chains. For instance, a turkey sandwich here is going for about $6 for about a 6-inch sub. I have been here a handful of time already and have ordered the Turkey sandwich on Dutch crunch bread. The ingredients are very fresh and go well together. I think though that they can tend to put too much dressing if you don't catch them and tell them not to beforehand. I also get annoyed that it's a $0.50 surcharge to use your card for purchases. Another thing that has annoyed me is that I came at 5:40 one time before they close at 6 pm, but they were already closing... read more

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I come to this shop every few years when visiting Berkeley and their sandwiches are always consistent, stuffed, and delicious. This local spot gets busy during lunch but the line goes fast and the staff is friendly. Prices are always competitive to cater to the student crowd. Highly recommend if you are looking for a great deli sandwich. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Deluxe Italian sandwich - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm sure every sandwich here is great but there is only one correct order - the Veggie sandwich on Dutch crunch. Bro, I don't even know where to begin. This sandwich is a cacophony of flavors so perfectly mixed it'll open your third eye. The freshness of the cucumber, the tartness of the pickles, the saltiness of the feta, the creaminess of the avocado. And the Dutch crunch. I don't even know what to say. And for less than $10?! I would prostitute myself for this sandwich. My only issue is their hours. I gotta find weird excuses to get myself to Berkeley on a weekday during work hours - but I will do it. Whoever gave this place anything less than five stars has lost all of their credibility as a food reviewer. read more

Conveniently located near Telegraph, great food, low price, nice staff. Came here today looking for a post-gym snack without breaking the bank, and they did the job! There was no wait and the food was ready quickly. Place has a good amount of variety/options to choose from as well. The sandwich tasted solid, ingredients all seem to be fresh. I'll be coming back soon! read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Turkey Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is such a hidden gem in Berkeley! It's located in this area next to unit 3, near the parking garage. I'd always seen the sign hanging outside, but never got the chance to try it until today. I ordered the italian deluxe sandwich on dutch crunch bread. I thought ike's and crave were the only spots to have that, but was pleasantly surprised to find out that this spot does too! The sandwich was made superr fast and was packed full of food. The bread was not as soft as I hoped, but nonetheless was good. I think the fillings were the best part, especially the combination of meats. Pricing was extremely good for the amount of food you get, which honestly makes it better than Ikes/Crave. I'd definitely come back! read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Italian combo on dutch crunch - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

Delicious deli sandwiches. The Dutch crunch rolls are crunchy perfection. Veggie sandwich was perfectly made and super tasty. Portions are large -- you definitely get your money's worth! read more

A tried and true favorite of mine -- great for outdoor picnics, to grab-and-go between classes, or just in general to eat. I always get the roast beef deluxe on dutch crunch -- the dutch crunch is definitely the way to go. the owner is so funny and friendly and it's just a very sweet business overall. it's also very affordable! would highly recommend read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Roast Beef Deluxe with Dutch Crunch - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

A group of us ordered from Cheese 'N' Stuff today. I ordered a hot pastrami sandwich. Pro: -their sandwiches are pretty large! You could definitely have two meals out of this one sandwich. -close to uc berkeley Cons: -my hot pastrami was not hot at all - the bread was just okay to me. More quantity than quality in my opinion- just a little too dry for me. -a little messy with the sauce. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Hot pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

Definitely a hidden (but not really) good deli spot near UC's campus. I got a dutch crunch sandwich, which was great. The two co-workers I was with got the falafel wrap, which looked epic. I'll bet getting that the next time I'm in Berkeley. Owner was there and the place feels like an institution (which I guess it is). read more

I can't believe I never tried this place when I use to live at Unit 3. 5 stars for delicious sandwiches and really good prices! (~$5 for a large sandwich) Food: I got the peppered turkey, Swiss cheese, on croissant bread. Really big portions and they cut it into two for you. The meat tasted pretty fresh and was very filling (can be split into two meals if you don't eat much). They have a large variety of bread, cheese and meat and I will def be back to try more combinations. Service: really great service. Super quick process and the guy working the cashier was super nice and polite. Ambience: located in the store sections next to Unit 3 and it's a bit hard to find unless you tend to walk through the walkway. A small shop with everything you need in front of you and they had drinks and snacks too! read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Peppered turkey w Swiss and croissant bread - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

I miss Cheese N Stuff so much. It's a humble little spot, but the workers are so nice and the line here is often out the door. I typically only got cold sandwiches here - the turkey delight is simple but satisfies a hungry stomach and the bread is so good (Dutch crunch is a must-try). It's so fun to watch each sandwich maker take meats and cheese from the deli case and quickly make your sandwich among 3-4 other workers. They're efficient and have a cohesive rhythm that is cool to watch. Had a friend who worked here and he raved about the chicken pesto panini and that was my first experience having a warm sandwich from this place. The chicken pesto panini is soooo tasty and it basically converted me from a cold sandwich girl to a hot sandwich girl. read more

Great sandwiches, I especially like the chicken pesto. The service is always friendly and it's a great little place to stop in on my walk home. read more

I remember the time I had my very first Cheese 'N' Stuff sandwich: I was a hungry, stressed college student and somehow got ahold of a free sandwich. Since then, my go-to order (the deluxe: Dutch crunch, turkey, and American - that's it!) has became my Berkeley undergrad comfort food. It is just so. freaking. GOOD. I'm always so shook because it's just a sandwich but it's a sandwich that holds a special place in my heart. After a long day of back-to-back classes, I'd stop by Walgreens to get my Hot Cheetos and my final stop at Cheese 'N' Stuff :') Can't wait until the next time I'm in town read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - My Berkeley comfort food - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Cheese n Stuff is a great Deli! I've been visiting for years and it is a the best value for money in the area. The staff is great as well.

hard to bite the bread but it was good other than that. Everything is fresh and the service was great and quick . Nice and chill deli .

Sam is an incredibly amazing man. I walked past this place multiple times and never walked in. Then, I decided to find somewhere for a cheap quick lunch and decided to come in here. It looks a little old and looks kind of like subway, but boy does it taste great. When you walk in, you can immediately order and choose whatever you want in your sandwich. They make it really quickly and then you pay and you're out of there. It is cheap and great for sandwiches. My girlfriend got a turkey sandwich and there was so much meat in there. I got a veggie sandwich and there were so many veggies in it. The sandwiches themselves are great. There like any sandwich that you'd make but the ease of coming here and the nice staff make it worth it to come here. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

$8.50 for a decent sized Deli Sandwich with fresh ingredients. Got the peppered turkey and it was delicious/fresh. The young woman that made the sandwich was friendly and accommodating. This place is excellent for a quick bite. read more

I have never had a sandwich as good as cheese n stuff. The meats looks very fresh and the staff were all very nice. Would consider going when stopping by at berkeley. read more

Got the Turkey Delight on Dutch Crunch without Mayo and I can only say it was tolerable. It had absolutely no flavor to it beyond the sugary cranberry spread. Dutch crunch did not taste right and likewise barely had any flavor to it. Could not taste the avocado or mustard. Turkey was pretty decent though, didn't taste dry to me, which I would argue is hard to come by. Since there is a lot of hype around other sandwiches, perhaps I'll try those next time around. Definitely won't be coming back for the Turkey Delight. read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Turkey Delight on Dutch Crunch - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California