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    Chestnut Cafe

    4.3 (81 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Hot Italian grinder and king club.
    Haley C.

    First off upon walking up to the door, the owner came and opened the door for us. Such a bright and vibrant man and lovely to talk to. Easy enough to say.. I'm never going to subway or Jersey mikes etc. these sandwiches hit! And they aren't crazily expensive. Such a good sandwich, I got the Hot Italian Grinder and it's a 10/10. My fiance got a king club and it tastes like my childhood on a hot sunny day at the pool. Loved everything about my experience here and will be back!

    Carolina C.

    I drive by this place multiple times per week and I was finally able to pull in and try it out! I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. I ordered their breakfast sandwich (breaking my diet..) but I don't regret it for a second! I actually don't remember the last time I enjoyed a sandwich so much! The woman taking my order was so incredibly sweet, I really enjoyed the bit of time we chatted. Very genuine and kind person!

    Cute clean inside
    Emily T.

    Yelpers didn't disappoint! Such a cute, clean cafe. Very friendly service. It will make your day! Prices are a bargain, especially breakfast. Tried the breakfast wrap today, delicious & only $5. Get the spicy mayo on the side if you can't handle spice. Will be back to try the sandwiches & soup soon. Check it out near IKEA.

    Pesto chicken sandwich
    Angela S.

    Absolutely love this place, always clean and quick service. Not to mention the yummy sandwich's and sides, great prices as well. 10/10 recommend

    Italian Grinder w/ frys
    Michael L.

    Ok, so I admit I have been in error for not trying this place sooner!! Finally decided to stop in for a grinder.. Oh man am I glad I did. First off very clean and tidy place with very friendly people. We were behind the lunch crowd so order was quick and easy. The Italian Grinder was awesome to say the least. The bread (roll) was toasty yet freshly soft. The meat and cheese was prepared perfectly, and the "shoestring " frys were fresh and hot,, even the fry sauce was good. All in all it was a VERY filling and deliteful lunch! I can't wait to go back!

    French Special
    Hucky K.

    Pros: friendly staff, quick service, food is decent and unpretentious, plenty seating and parking, I had a fair experience with this eatery Cons: not much.

    Italian grinder
    Shayley M.

    This is my go-to lunch spot, I really love the Italian grinder sandwich. It's always the same and delicious. They are quick and the staff is always so nice. I also love their breakfast burritos, the hash brown has the best crunch to it and it's cheesy. Yum! Highly recommend

    Tuna sandwich
    Debra W.

    I Wanted to try a new place for lunch and decided to try this place based on Yelp reviews. I placed my order over the phone and pick up was fast and easy. The employees were very nice and the place was pretty busy. It was also very clean. I was originally going to give 4 stars because it's like a 3.5 for me but I don't really ever seeing myself go back here. The food wasn't so good, that it made me feel like, "yep, I've definitely gotta back". Unfortunately, it just didn't do that for me. The soup beef and veggie soup we ordered, livery had one cube of meat and maybe a couple slivers of celery. It was all broth. The tuna sandwich was thick and a little messy to eat but satisfactory to eat. The Italian grinder had good flavor but mostly bread and little on the meat. The food was hot and definitely fresh though!

    French Special; Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast
    Raul A.

    This was the best customer service and great atmosphere, I walked in and there wasn't anyone, but a few minutes later a lot of people showed up everyone was greeted well. The breakfast was delicious and fulfilling the orange juice was great. I could've ordered another plate but I was on a tight schedule. Next time I'm back in town this will be the first place I will come.

    Meat was actually thinner than the cheese.
    Jeff S.

    Horrible tiny dry pastami sandwich. Hardly enought meat to even see. My freind had the French dip. Same thing almost meatless with some watery aujus.

    Italian grinder add turkey
    Savannah I.

    Wowww what a secret spot! the outside lettering and building is nothing like the inside! It looks like they've done a remodel and it's a great vibe. I'd say homey and trendy at the same time. The pictures of this grinder made it look like the bread is overwhelming but it's actually a wonderful texture and balance!! The sandwich smells amazing immediately and I love the flavor!! I also am glad that I added turkey although it was $3 extra . Definitely will be going again!

    Lunch today, yum
    Thao N.

    This truly is a hidden gem, it's on a random corner on a plaza consisting of things I would never had a reason to stop in. Good thing there's Yelp, I was around running errands and wanted to try something new and this place seem to get good reviews. You can feel that it's a small mom and pops place, the people that work here were so nice and attentive. I didn't know what to order and they suggested their most popular choice, the grinder! It's a piece of really crispy bread with your selection of meat and special sauce, omg the melted cheese too. I ordered fries too. It's a generous portion as I can only finish half, but yay I have the other half for dinner now. Prices were very affordable, and you can just tell it's run by a very nice family. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)

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    Best Philly cheesesteak I've ever had. Granted I was fairly hungover. Staff was super nice and sweet. Will be frequenting this spot.

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    14 years ago

    Great little cafe with tasty food and super nice staff. Will definitely come for more.

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    14 years ago

    Absolutely a wonderful sandwich! I love the Turkey and how they roast it in the cafe always a treat!

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    12 years ago

    Friendly service, and a good grinder. Hole in the wall, and hard to find, but a gem.

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    12 years ago

    Completely microwaved breakfast. Heard at least 10 dings waiting for my order. I felt like I was in a clock shop at noon.

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    12 years ago

    Really nice people here food looks and test good!!!!! I would come here again!!! Small place!!! :-)

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    10 years ago

    Chestnut Cafe is a great affordable place to dine. It's got good value - a combination of price, quantity, and quality.

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    10 years ago

    Had the BBQ chicken sandwich, was fantastic. Great flavor, was cooked excellent, and the bread was amazing. Very nice little shop

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    Absolutely stunning food and service. Jee is a master sandwich maker. The ingredients are fresh and the bread is always toasted perfectly.

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    4.3(15 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I am going to bump up a star and inform that Megabites which is in the Wells Fargo building in…read moredowntown Tacoma now goes by the name of Mega * Deli or if you will Mega Star Deli. I have a new favorite sandwich here and that is their Grilled Italian Sandwich. With a side of macaroni salad and a Coke it makes for a nice little lunch. I have grown frustrated with other lunch spots in downtown Tacoma as often times the wait times are long but more importantly than even that is sometimes my orders aren't even accurate. I have never had that problem with Mega * in any way. They have my lunch promptly ready and the order is always accurate. The sandwiches are satisfying but not too much to handle for a 30 minute lunch break. That is what keeps me coming back to Mega *.

    I cannot express enough how incredible this place is. The fact that they are only open until 3 is…read morean absolute travesty to anyone working late not within DoorDash distance. I used to work at LHS and I'm embarrassed by how much money I have spent getting as many sandwiches for as many people as possible. I have forced about 10 people to eat here and now it's all we talk about. I'm moving to Chicago and I am not kidding when I say that I will be stopping at MegaBites every time I come back and visit. I LOVE their turkey pesto sandwich, but literally everything is so good.

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    Jersey Mike's Subs

    Jersey Mike's Subs

    3.6(161 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    If you're in the Kent area and looking for a sandwich shop that consistently delivers, Jersey…read moreMike's Subs has been my go-to spot for years now--and for good reason. Walking into this location, the interior is clean, simple, and welcoming. It has that classic sandwich shop feel: bright lighting, an open counter where you can watch your sub being made, and a steady but efficient flow of customers. It's not overly fancy, but it doesn't need to be--the focus here is clearly on the food and the experience. The staff keeps things moving smoothly, and there's a sense of familiarity if you've been coming here as long as I have. I actually made the switch from Subway years ago, and I haven't looked back since. What stands out most about Jersey Mike's is the value. You're getting a noticeably larger portion, especially with a "regular" size, which honestly feels more like what other places would call a large. It's filling, satisfying, and worth every dollar. My two staples are the #13 The Original Italian and the #2 Jersey Shore's Favorite--and you truly can't go wrong with either. The #13 is packed with a variety of meats that all complement each other, while the #2 keeps things simple with provolone and ham, letting the quality of the ingredients really shine. That's what I appreciate most: the simplicity. There's nothing overly complicated here--just fresh bread, good meats, crisp toppings, and a balance that works every single time. Everything tastes fresh, at least in my experience, and you can genuinely taste the difference compared to competitors. The bread has the right texture, the ingredients don't feel processed or stale, and the sandwiches are assembled with care. It's that consistency that keeps me coming back. No matter how many times I've ordered from this location over the years, I've never had an issue with quality. That's rare, especially for a chain. At this point, ordering from this Jersey Mike's has become second nature. I know exactly what I'm going to get, and they deliver on that expectation every time. That level of reliability, combined with solid portions and fresh ingredients, makes it an easy choice. I'll absolutely continue ordering from this location--it's one of those places you can depend on when you want something quick, filling, and consistently good.

    Service - Well ALEX is the only star here! He was doing it all, making sandwiches, greeting…read morecustomers & ringing out customers. He did his best to ask his team to help him, but they clearly ignored him. The worker with the "hair" was asked by him to ring me out so he could help complete the next in lines sandwich and she just turned and ignored him. She glanced at me and gave me a blank stare....clearly does not want to be there. Anywho - ALEX THANK YOU! Sandwich was great!

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    4.3(158 reviews)
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    I was so pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! Every single dish we had was delicious…read more First of all, the pho. The portion size is large, which I love! Other places will charge extra for the large size, or up charge for extra broth/noodles. Here, they give you a large portion upfront. Amazing. Also, you don't have to add hoisin or anything - broth comes with the perfect flavor already. You can add other toppings to your liking. My husband ordered (to my surprise) chicken noodle soup. He is normally a spicy curry type person, and I was very skeptical about his choice. Well, this is not your average chicken noodle soup. If anything, this is the furthest thing from it, in the best way. The noodles are thick, soft and chewy. They slightly remind me of mochi, although they're not sweet. The broth is also subtle, flavorful and a different taste profile from the pho. Everyone enjoyed this dish, especially my little toddler. The sausage was very flavorful, moist, and paired nicely with the sauce (which was slightly spicy). And, the pork belly was the perfect brown color, soft, moist, and decadent. Forgot to take a photo though - too busy digging into the food. We are so glad to discover such a good restaurant!! Vibe is pretty relaxed. Staff was very quick and efficient. All in all, would happily come back to try more dishes.

    Met up here with my cousin for dinner. I saw that they had Nam Khao Tod, which we both like. We…read moreboth ordered that 5 stars, and she also ordered Pad Krapow, and I also ordered the Lao Salad with long beans. Place wasn't busy. We got our food quickly. My cousin thought the Nam Khao Tod was a little sweet. It came with a little piece of lime, but probably wasn't enough lime. I really liked the Nam Khao Tod; it came with lots of veggies. The long bean salad was also pretty good; it tasted and smelled just as how a good papaya salad should. We enjoyed our food, the only problem was we didn't get any service after we received our food. He never once checked up on us once. My cousin bit into a spicy pepper, and drank all of her water. He never came to refill, so she started drinking my water. We had been done for about 15 min, just sitting and talking, waiting for him to come by. I kept picking at my food while I was waiting, even though I was full already. Finally, my cousin went up to him to ask for boxes. Prices are pretty decent. Maybe I'll come back for takeout.

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    Shawarma Tiger - Lamb Shawarma Plate

    Shawarma Tiger

    4.6(81 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Shawarma Tiger is easily one of the best hidden gems in Renton. If you're looking for Mediterranean…read morefood that has bold flavor, huge portions, clean establishment, friendly staff and prices that are reasonable, you've found it I was in the area for work and looked this place up and the reviews told the story. I ordered the lamb shawarma plate, and although it was the most expensive priced, it was money well spent. I had enough food from that one order to split into two meals that both filled me up... their rice was amazing, the lamb tasted clean and fresh, and their bread was perfectly chewy and soft. They are not a huge establishment but do have indoor and outdoor seating as weather allows. Great vibe, friendly staff, and well worth trying if you haven't already I will definitely be back to try more of their menu and update my review.

    Dined in with friends and we enjoyed this spot. The food tasted great, the decor was a little off,…read moreand parking here was easy. I ordered the Falafel Plate, my friend and her fiance ordered the Chicken Gyro Plate and Gyro Plate, and my husband ordered the Shawarma Plate. Everyone liked their dishes. Each similarly noted they liked the hummus and the amount of food they provide in a plate. All of us couldnt finish and had to take it home. The Falafel Plate was simple just how I liked it. Pricing was reasonable for the amount of food we get. The server was sweet and welcoming. On a Saturday night, it was busy on takeout orders, but we were the only ones dining in at the time. Overall, we recommend!

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