The friendliest, most small-town feeling deli within miles. Sam cares more about feeding college kids great sandwiches for cheap than anything else. Don't be discouraged when you look at their prices; the quality is great, and they pack those sandwiches full of deli cuts. Cheese'n'Stuff is the definition of a stand up, down home, small business. Sam and his sandwiches have been serving up great and affordable lunches to Berkeley for decades. Stop by, tell Sam how your day is going, check up on his Cal football predictions, and try not to smile when you bite into that deluxe because this place is damn good. The sandwich might not be mind-blowing, but you can't beat the prices and that feeling of supporting a business that is a staple of the community. read more

i gave this place 4 stars because of its inconsistent hours! They pretty much open when they feel like it :( Lines can get long but it moves fast. The workers are really nice. This is a great place to get a quick, cheap, yummy lunch! You can create your own sandwich. You first choose the bread, then cheese, then meat and other toppings. If you're afraid of creating your own sandwich, I recommend the crab salad and chicken salad sandwiches! read more

Cheese 'n' stuff is so efficient, and the people there are so friendly! Cheap sandwiches with fresh ingredients. I recommend the roast beef with pepper jack on dutch crunch. read more

I use to come here every week for sandwiches as a college student - it's near campus, walking distance from Telegraph, by the dorms and cheap. You can select your own bread, cheese, meat - just like Subway, but the bread is usually stale and jawbreaking. I mostly came here for the affordable sandwiches, but sides were on the pricey side. I had a few friends that got food poisoning from here - I was fortunate to miss all that, but I'd question the cleanliness. I wouldn't particular run to Berkeley for their food, but if you're on a budget and near by, it can be a good place. read more

Not one of the best sandwiches around, but still really good for the price. $3.95 to get a sandwich with your choice of meat, cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, sprouts, tomato, and mustard/mayo. The sandwiches don't look big, but trust me when I say they are filling. I got the roast beef on dutch crunch and it was satisfying. My friend ordered the Chicken Pesto Panini, and he said it was a bit on the salty side...so maybe stick with the cold sandwiches. Everything here looks and tastes fresh. It's close to campus as well so that's convenient. The people working there are also very cordial. If you're craving a sandwich for a cheap price I'll point you in Cheese N Stuff's direction read more

I don't know anywhere else in Berkeley that you can get a decent sandwich for under $4. That's the reason I come here every once in a while. The sandwiches are nothing special. I get the pepper turkey on dutch crunch with everything on it. The vegetables are fresh enough, but not spectacular. If I bought pepper turkey and dutch crunch bread from the store, the sandwich I would make at home would taste just as good. However, the low price and the convenience is what makes this place attractive. If you need a quick, cheap lunch and you are near Telegraph, this is the place to go. read more

Probably the only place these days were you can get a decent sized sandwich for under 5$!! I haven't been here in awhile since it's a bit of trek for me tucked away in the Durant/Channing alleyway on southside Telegraph, but it's still as good as ever! For 3.95, you get your choice of meat, cheese, bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mustard, and mayo if you wish. Such fresh ingredients too! I always like to get the dutch roll. I just wish this place was closer so I could go more often. Basically a student's dream! No wonder it was voted in the top college sandwiches in the nation. read more

Good sandwich place and I'm glad it's still around after all these years! That says something. I get the turkey with the fixings and extra sprouts on Dutch crunch. Good idea to bring some cash with you since they charge a little extra for using card read more

Another convenient sandwich shop by campus. If you read enough of my reviews, location and convenience is super high on my list. This place is right next to bus stop and it takes literally 5 mins to get there and back for class. The service is super quick and the sandwiches are good. Order the deluxe, I love my condiments and the works. Ive tried the turkey and cranberry, its tastes like thanksgiving. Turkey is also really good, but most of my buddies enjoy the pastrami and salami. read more

I loved this place when I was a student. Quick, cheap, and tasty sandwiches right off the campus. It is sort of hard to find if you dont know where it is. In the alley next to unit 3. My favorite was the croissant sandwich. It's 50 cents more but it's always worth it. The folks there are really nice too, I was 50 cents short once and they let me have my sandwich and soda anyway! I made sure I paid them back the next time I was there. =) They also have a good selection of pasta salads and all sorts of goodies available too. I tried the greek salad once but it was a little too salty for my taste. But the potato salad was nummy. read more

Cute friendly place. Fairly large sandwiches for the price. Good quality & nice staff. Definitely beats the usual 7$ you have to spend at chain sandwich shops for less sandwich and less deliciousness. read more

It's been a while since I was a student, but I see from the reviews that Sam is still going strong. My standard lunch was always a veggie (avocado and feta cheese) sandwich on dutch crunch. That, a bottle of marteneli's and lower sproul was all I needed for a peaceful break between classes. I miss you Berkeley! Miss you Sam! read more

Beware the thing with cucumbers is just a cold wrap, it's terrible. Don't eat it, but the sandwiches here are good for the price. Pretty standard prices with decent quality. The place is full of frat boys because they apparently take meal points or some type of points for the athletic program. I wish I knew about this place before I left Berkeley (I actually only came here after I graduated). read more

Simple, delicious, and budget-friendly-- what's not to love? I always get the deluxe with peppered turkey, provolone, and everything else but sprouts. Everything is just really tasty, fresh, and clean. The people are super friendly and you can never go wrong! I'm a fan! read more

Pretty good! Hard to find six dollar sandwiches in this town. It's in a little mall off of Durant. It's not going to win any points for decor, but the sandwiches are great. I had their Poor Boy, and my wife had a tuna salad sandwich. Both had tasty meat and fresh greens on the inside. I'd definitely recommend for a quick cheap bite if you're near campus. read more

My new favorite place to buy lunch. I always order a sandwich that is so simple that the delis back home, accustomed to more complicated order, tended to get it wrong. Cheese 'N' Stuff has always gotten my sandwich right thus far and, as others have noted, the price is extremely reasonable given the size of the sandwich. I also love that they have Baked Lays and a wide variety of soft drinks. The cookies and fruit look very enticing, though I've yet to give in. The gentleman who owns the place is perfectly charming. He always smiles and asks me how my day is going. The other people on staff seem polite and work very efficently. For me, five stars equals confidence that I'll walk out with a meal I want to eat, purchased at a price I don't mind paying. read more

This place is dangerous. You start off eating there every so often. Then it becomes every week, and then maybe 3 times a week. The good news is that it's super cheap. The bad news is.....hmmm...I don't think there is bad news! The line goes out the door, but the sandwich makers are fast! The owner is always nice and chats it up a bit if things aren't too busy. On top of that, he'll sometimes kick in a discount. Get a regular turkey on sourdough or dutch crunch. You won't regret it. read more

Ugh.. this was college subsistence at it's best... Between this place and IB's... this was the place where I'd go when I could barely scratch a couple coins together to muster a sandwhich out. The hours were kinda weird, but the dutch crunch rolls were good... and they were no frills. Kinda hard to find as they are in the middle of the garage.. but a solid, decent. honest sandwich. Good stuff read more

Damn, where else are you going to get such a large sandwich for $3.50? NO WHERE! I love their falafel sandwich. Sometimes I just sit in class and crave the damn thing and have to go grab it for lunch. I also love that they have such a large selection of drinks. I swear they have every single flavor of Arizona manufactured. Basically they have a bunch of different deli meats and you can put whatever else you want on it like lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions. Not sure if avocado is extra, but I'm pretty sure it is. read more

It's okay, especially for the price and fast service. But I've just had so-so experiences here. Sometimes, the sourdough bread is really stiff.... and it's kind of hard to bite through the whole sandwich... kind of hurts my mouth... (that's what she said, har har har) Whenever I try to get the veggie (feta cheese) sandwich---they seem to be out of something that is essential to making it like feta cheese, or sprouts (must have sprouts!)... so after waiting in that long line, i just leave...and end up buying the feta cheese and sprouts myself to make it. so, i think the place is all right for a sandwich UNDER (or about) 5 bucks--depending on what you get... but I've just had some unfavorable experiences. read more

My only gripe is that they weren't open for dinner. I love Cheese N Stuff, I've praised it to all my friends as the best value in Berkeley for food by far. It definitely shines with the price but the sandwich quality is *not* lacking at all. Just make sure to get here before the lunch rush, otherwise you'll be waiting quite a bit. I also always enjoyed the predictions for Cal football games behind the counter. Go Bears! read more

i wasn't sure if i should give it 2 or 3 stars, but i decided on 2 because i was just so disappointed. Now this could be because cheese n stuff is supposed to have good sandwiches, but i'm a vegetarian, so i just got falafel, salad, and beans. But still, a place should be good no matter what you get. The falafel was cold, not fresh, kinda hard, and lacked flavor. The beans had wayyyyy too much oil on them, an the salad had way too much dressing. The only thing that made up for this was that they take Cal1 debit, and that the prices are relatively cheap. read more

Not a GREAT sandwich, but for $3.50? heck, I pay more for parking. read more

I got the pastrami here...and it was a sloppy, gooey, over-sauced mess. No, I did not wait 1 hour before I ate my sandwich. Not well put-together at all. I usually get the Poor Boy sandwich and I will definitely stick with that if i come back. read more

I used to come here all the time when I went to school in Berkeley. For 4-5 bucks, there's no cheaper, more fulfilling sandwich than Cheese N Stuff. I personally like the turkey avacado w/ cheddar on Dutch crunch. On a side note, I miss the one inside Lower Sproul. They used to have salads that were huge and delicious. I'm not sure if this location has them, but I looked forward to those too. read more

The Dish: Really, I'm a BIG fan of a $4 sandwich (after tax). You really can't get any better than that - anywhere. I love the tuna salad, but it's really messy. It has a combination of a zillion flavors together and somehow it just works. I admit, it's a bit soggy, but hey - it's a $4 lunch! Personally, not a big sandwich fan and it didn't blow my mind away (like a certain sandwich place in San Francisco), but again, I'm totally emphasizing...where else can you get a $4 sandwich? And, by the way, they have Dutch Crutch here...yum! Ambiance: It's in an alleyway, but it's super close to campus and the residence halls (if you're a freshmen at UC Berkeley). They charge 40 cents extra to the menu price if you use credit cards, so that's just a heads up! read more

My husband and I both went to Cal a decade ago but met post-college. Turns out we both went here all the time while students and always got the "turkey delight". I still compare every turkey cranberry sandwich to this one and they are never as good as this place's. read more

I'm back in Berkeley, and this was the first place I went for lunch, as a new graduate student. It was one of my favorites as an undergrad. I foresee it still being one of my favorites. Well, I've actually only tried one sandwich here - the vegetarian special for 3.75. It's good and cheap - challah!! read more

It's been a bit since my college days, but I remember this was the place to eat for a poor college student. Not only cheap food, but healthy as well. It's all about the pepper turkey on dunch crunch roll, with pepper jack cheese. Mmmmmmmm, now that's a sandwich! read more

5 stars for inexpensive (but not cheap) sandwiches / Middle Eastern food ---- Cheese N Stuff is a great place to grab lunch in Berkeley. It is inexpensive, but I would not call it cheap since their food quality is high. My favorite is the deluxe falafel wrap! It has hummus as opposed to the regular falafel wrap, and it is worth the extra 25 cents. The falafel wrap is a lot bigger than I had expected, but as delicious as I had hoped. I have also had the vegetarian sandwich that I enjoy, but I think the falafel wrap is my favorite. Most of the sandwiches are under $5 and taste a lot better than the $5-foot-long-place anyways. read more

This is a deli where you'll get a great sandwich to your liking for a great price. Its a deli, so you're not going to see places for you to sit and eat. But if you're looking for a cheap and healthy eat, grab a sandwich from here and walk over to the campus (if its a nice day) and eat outside. I always get the croissant sandwich - so delicious! read more

One of my favorite places to eat. I come here at least twice a week to get their great sandwiches. I've never had to encounter anything other than good fresh ingredients and that along with how cheap and fast they make things just has to earn them 5 stars. I recommend this place to anyone who needs a quick bite and doesn't really want to spend a lot of money. Usually whatever you buy will be under $5 along with a drink. read more

For what you're paying and what you're getting, this is really the best place around campus to go for your simple sandwich. Less than $4 for a large sandwich with lots of meat? Yes please! I just tried their regular sandwich with dutch crunch and roast beef. It was a cold sandwich with your average ingredients, but everything was great and really fresh! The bread was hard to chew through and the meat didn't have that much flavor, but I was satisfied and considered saving half the sandwich for later because portions were generous. Probably the best meal deal I could find around campus for under $5. NOTE: Cal 1 Card or Cash only! The place is difficult to find and hidden under the orange parking structure. It isn't a place to sit and eat, but a place to grab a quick sandwich. They also offer a variety of bottled drinks, potato salads, and wraps. I would love to try these foods, but I still think the giant sandwich is a better deal. Subway can't compare (plus, this place doesn't have the lingering Subway smell or the meaty Deli meat smell either) Service is so-so. They aren't the friendliest of people and they strongly enforce their cash only rule. I was the only one in the store, so I wouldn't say service is particularly efficient. WILL I come back: of course! What more can a cheap college student ask for. WHEN will I come back: When I am decently hungry and only have $4 to spend WHAT will I do differently: different bread, hopefully they aren't all tough to chew through read more

It's a great value for a standard lunch. It really saves students when they don't have time to prepare a lunch but don't want to break their wallet. It is a lighter option than much of the asian ghetto food or la burrita/top dog. Btw, the owner Sam is a great guy, he really takes the effort to connect with the community. A true family run business. It's only because of the service that this is 4 stars instead of 3 [food's pretty average]. read more

Cheese n' Stuff gets you the most bang for your buck when lunch time rolls around. They seem to have the same type of sandwich that most places around campus have, like the Bear's Lair and Sandwich Zone, but the service here is really great. The owner is super nice and makes an effort to know the regulars. Some of the fraternities even have meal plans here where they get like 5 sandwiches a week! They also do lots of catering for campus events, especially for Cal athletics. My favorite sandwich here is the vegetarian. You get a huge, 1/2 inch thick slab of feta cheese, avocado, and all the veggie toppings. Its the perfect light lunch. My other favorite is the turkey delight, although this one can be pretty messy. It has turkey, cranberry sauce, and avocado. Turkey and cranberry is an A+ combo. Plus, pretty much every sandwich is under 5 dollars, most under 4. Can't get cheaper than that! Oh, they also have dirty chips to go with your sammy! So good! read more

I frequent this hidden gem several times a week and enjoy their sandwiches, but would have to disagree with everyone below me who say this is one of the best sandwiches around campus. It is definitely a student favorite, but I'm sure it's largely for reasons other than taste as well. Cheese N Stuff is great for three reasons: 1. Extremely cheap. You can get most sandwiches on the menu for under $4, a little over half the price of an average meal around campus. 2. Great location. It's only one block away from Sproul Plaza and campus, so even when I have a very tight schedule I can manage time to stop by. 3. Ridiculously fast. Because of the high demand, there will often be a line out the door near peak hours, but that line moves very fast. When it's your turn to order, it probably takes a minute from the time your order is taken to the time it's wrapped up for you to pay. On top of that, Sam, the store owner, is an awesome guy who loves to talk and joke with you every now and then. A lot of athletes and greek students come by all the time because of meal plans and convenience. In conclusion, if you're searching for a tasty sandwich, this isn't the best place for you, but if you also want a good bang for your buck with much convenience, there's no doubt you should pay a visit. read more

4 stars for deluxe options made available at fantastically cheap prices ($4.25 for everything on it!) I will admit that the quality is not perfect (sandwiches sometimes taste bland and dry) they are still really delicious. My favorite part about this restaurant is the size and portions of the sandwich. Most sandwich shops usually have a big size and sometimes have a half size, but somehow Cheese N Stuff's sandwich length always fills me up the right amount. There's a large variety of drinks and chips to go along with your meal and it's in a very cozy location! I highly recommend the tuna or the peppered turkey! Also really quick service!!! read more

Cheese 'N' Stuff - Pepper turkey on wheat!! Perfect size! - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of my favorite establishments...for the price (less than 4 bucks) they make the best deli sandwiches around. The ingredients are fresh and piled high; I especially like the cheeses, but the salads are great too. Try a pastrami and provolone--no mayo, of course--on a sweet french roll. You'll be hooked on the joint--Berkeley's Best for many, many years now. read more

This place is like a staple for the Cal Track team...or at least it was. Better yet, its was a staple for the Cal athletic population as a whole (circa 2006). Why? Because it has pretty decent sandwiches for a good price. I think it was around $3.25 when I was there, don't know if that has changed though. Anyways, its good. Go there. Make friends with the owner cuz he'll give you free toppings if he likes you. Just throwing that out there. read more

A decent sandwich for $5? Holy crap! It's a good deal for starving students. My residents and I would normally run by Cheese 'N' Stuff for a quick bite when we needed a break from the dining commons. + I repeat: $5 for a sandwich, that's riDONKulous! + Lotsa' beverage and chips options + Sandwiches are pumped out fast! - Meat sandwiches lack a lotttta meat - Food is a bit below par Final Call: Since I don't live on campus near this plaza anymore, I haven't been to Cheese 'N' Stuff. While it's super cheap, the sandwiches aren't good enough to make a trip all on its own if you're not in the area regularly. ******************** Munchies: 1. Pastrami with cheddar on dutch -where's the meat? 2. Vegetarian on wheat -overuse on the dressing -feta doesn't taste right read more