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    Chop Cheese Bodega

    4.6 (128 reviews)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Tiffany D.

    Chop Cheese Bodega has actually been on my radar for a little while. Every time I'm in the Fresno area I pass by and just the aesthetic alone piqued my curiosity. They happened to be having an event with Walter Johnson aka Mr. Tendernism and thought that was the perfect opportunity to try them. Upon walking up I loved the tall "chop cheese" sign, I loved the NY mural on the wall and I just love how inviting and vibrant this place is. The menu is quite interesting, they have 5 different varieties of chop cheese sandwiches as well as a classic NY bacon/egg/cheese, chop cheese bowls/fries/onion rings. They also have a plethora of add ons. I kept it simple and got the Bodega Chop Cheese and I love that the sandwich comes with seasoned fries and a side of chop sauce. It's refreshing to see a chop cheese spot include a side and sauce instead of charging for them separately. The prices are amazing for this economy and the amount of food that you get, super affordable. The chop cheese was amazing!! First I really like the bread, it held up perfectly with all of the fillings. The meat was chopped nicely and seasoned to perfection. It was cheesy, the lettuce was crunchy and not soggy and I like the addition of the peppers. This is definitely a top tier chop cheese in my opinion. I really enjoyed the fries as well, they were super crispy and seasoned. The sandwich and fries paired well with the chop sauce which tasted a bit like thousand island but with a twist. The customer service here is on point. Every employee that I encountered was super friendly and the owner was so nice, I like that he spoke to everyone there and made his presence known. Overall, this might be my new go to chop cheese spot in Fresno. You can't beat how good the food is, the great customer service, affordable prices and the variety of the menu. I highly recommend trying them!

    Angelina

    I've been craving chop cheese sandwich and I can't believe that they actually have a spot here in Fresno for it! It's such a vibe! plenty of space for parking. They take your order on the side of the building and you can also eat inside. There's painting on the walls it gives New York! Sandwich was flavorful as well as their crispy seasoned fries. Clean inside and out! I believe the owner took my order and he was very polite enough to helpful me break down the menu! I think they are also in the middle of moving to a new location so keep an eye out on that. I'll for sure come back again!

    Bodega Chop Cheese
    Sally L.

    I think I found my new favorite sandwich spot for 2026. I love sandwiches and I'm mad I didn't get to try this sooner! I ordered the Bodega Chop Cheese and oh my goodness, it's so very good. The meat is nicely chopped up and seasoned well. Nice veg ratio, it has lettuce, tomatoes, American peppers, and onions. This is my ideal sandwich. You can't go wrong ordering this one. My order came with fries and they were nice and crispy. Skinny just how I like it. Their seating area is in another area that's not attached to the order side. Good amount of indoor seating and the graphic art in there is super cool. I love it! They do have restrooms for their customers. Customer service was amazing, the girl who took my order today 1/30/26 was so friendly and went through the menu with me. I will be coming back most definitely, it's goooooood. @nomwithsally for video :)

    Desperado
    Allen K.

    Went before lunch and there were plenty of parking and a few people. You order from the outside and pick up your food and they had an indoor/outdoor right next to the order window. I ordered the desperado and it was good but it was definitely missing something, which I think needed more cheese. I would definitely order extra cheese the next time.

    Very friendly staff!
    Julianne G.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while and finally stopped in their brick and mortar to give it a try. A very pleasant man directing people into a parking lot upon arrival, and there is plenty of parking contrary to what I read before coming. You walk up to their order window, place your order, then are given a pager, and you can wait outside or go inside to where they have a small eating area with about six tables. It is chilly out now, so there is no outside seating as described on this page. Just a few tables inside. The area was clean with a clean restroom. It wasn't speedy by any means, probably took a little over 15 minutes wait but not too bad. I chose to try the classic bodega chopped cheese which comes with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and ketchup. They gave me pickles and peppers on the side. It also comes with fries. The sandwich is a good size, and considering it also comes with fries is a great price. I couldn't eat it all and could have easily split my order with someone. Now for me, I don't like American cheese on burgers so the taste of the cheese I didn't really like. And I could barely detect any lettuce or tomato. For me, I would probably order a Philly style if I went again with peppers and onions and skip the cheese. But if this is your jam, and you like a lot of American cheese, go try this place out! It's a great deal for the money.

    Jalapeno chop cheese
    Kmaui K.

    The sandwich was pretty solid. Fries were fresh and crispy. It comes with a side sauce. Staff were friendly. Definitely needed some extra napkins. It can get messy. I wish the bread wasn't as chewy.

    Trang N.

    So, people in customer service need to learn from this restaurant!! These people were so friendly, not the fake friendly but really offered excellent customer service from both the owner and the employees. The menu was easy to read, and the food came out quickly. There's plenty of parking, and the owner even came out to greet us and ask if we had any questions or if we wanted him to walk us through the menu. We asked how he got started and what inspired his restaurant, and he shared his story--such a humble and genuine person. We loved the food. The sandwich was delicious, flavorful, and very filling. We'll definitely be coming back!

    Jalapeño Chop Cheese
    Gabby R.

    Updating from my previous review. The food is consistently good and unique. I love that the menu has expanded since they first opened. Everything feels really comforting, and I always appreciate how they lean into cheese across so many of their items. The service is nice as well--it's a walk-up, self-seating setup, but the staff are friendly and the process is easy. I'd also recommend trying a few different items. My family has tried several things on the menu and we always end up leaning toward different favorites.

    My nachos. Everything on the top was clumped together and not very nacho-like. But was tasty.
    Kat A.

    We came in for lunch during the week. The parking lot was hopping, but we found a spot. The hubs decided on the original chopped and I went for the dorito nachos. We went into the sesting area and found some seats. I am 99% sure the AC was on and it was already very cold outside. There was music playing and it was very loud. Ordinarily, this may not have presented a problem, but there was a larger party of people who wanted to have conversation, which meant they were yelling at each other to ne heard iver the music. I dont fault them..but it was very loud and very cold inside. We decided to move to the patio area. It was probably high it's low 60's and misty outside, but it was quieter and maybe even a little warmer. Our device binged after a reasonable wait and the Mr retrieved our food. My nachos were of a good size. My caveat was the way the nachos were constructed. There were ample doritos, then the meat, the cheese is just a couple of squares of american cheese melted on top of the meat with sauce on top of it all. This means the meat all clumped to the cheese and wanted no part of being a nacho. The sauce did infiltrate the stack of chips, but resulted in a weird amalgamation. I ate the meat and cheese and had a few chips. The Mr. said his sandwich was good but, the bread was kind of hard and everytime he took a bite, the filling would squish out. He did loke the sauce though and enjoyed his fries. I might try the lettuce bowl of I come back..but will take it to go so I can eat someplace warm. The staff were very nice and a lady did come out to the patio and check on everyone. I live life with my service dog and we had no issues at all.

    Loaded fries
    Annika G.

    Chop Cheese Bodega is finally in its soft opening phase after having been super popular over the summer, and I had the opportunity to check it out this past week. First of all, can we talk about quality of food? Everything I had was incredibly fresh and well-seasoned. The meat and cheese chopped up was the perfect melt-in-your-mouth, filling protein combo, and the lettuce and other vegetables cut through all the fat from the meat and cheese, making it a well balanced sandwich. The bread was soft and perfectly tied everything together. Not to mention the fries? Perfection - I love me some seasoned, thin fries. I also got to try the loaded fries, and even a couple bites of that was enough to fill me up. Packed with meat and cheese, I had leftovers for days. The owner is very knowledgeable and makes sure to take care of his customers over everything else. I didn't interact much with staff, but the man who was running the register seemed sweet and helped explain the menu and the whole "soft opening" situation to everyone who asked. The shop inside is small and only has a little bit of seating, but they have a nice outdoor seating area in the parking lot that is a vibe.

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    Lauren V.

    I was hesitant to try this place knowing I have bad stomach issues with dairy. But was I very wrong !!! I was able to alter all the cheese and was very impressed by equal ratio from Meat to bread. It had amazing flavor and the perfect crunch!! Sandwich wasn't greasy at all . I definitely will be Coming back and I highly recommend !! Fries were delicious as well!!

    All 3 sandwiches came with fries.
    Nicole B.

    I hardly ever leave a bad review but since I text the establishment a picture of our sandwich that was inedible due to grease overload. (It seriously was like as if you fried fatty hamburger meat in a pan and poured the whole pan of grease and all on the sandwich). Insane. The bread was soaked with grease. I'm rewriting this review because I thought the establishment would make it right but that never happened. See the picture I posted, the white- non see-through paper that the sandwich was wrapped in is actually clear because of the grease saturation.

    Tanisha R.

    Easy find. Parking available. Kinda rough side of town. But location is very clean and cute. You order outside but can dine in. Everything is made fresh which i like. I order Philly cheese steak and the nachos. They had a mishap and give me an extra sandwich and drink free. Which was pretty cool of them. Customer service was great. Everything was good. I didnt get the normal Philly Cheese steak favor I was looking for but overall good still. Fries are crispy

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    Do you use highly refined peanut oil? Or cold pressed for those of us with peanut allergies? Thanks!

    Thanks for your question! We use highly refined peanut oil for frying items.… Read more

    Does anyone know if they are still open for business? If so what are the hours of operation? Was excited to try this place but word of the street is that they shut down, I hope that's not the case?

    Hello! They are open daily from 10am-10pm.

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