Visiting from New York and I decided to walk to High Street Place Food Hall from South Station. While on my way to the food hall, the photos of Clover's falafel plastered on their windows caught my attention. I did look at all options at the food hall, but ultimately turned around and walked back to Clover next door. I'm glad I did. Delicious locally-sourced sandwiches are their speciality. I tried their sandwich called The Zucchini - it seemed like the sandwich that they were showcasing at the moment. It was delicious! The glazed tofu had a great texture and was topped with fresh zucchini and corn. Usually a tofu sandwich is buried on the menu, but I'm glad they listed the tofu zucchini sandwich as the very first option. I also ordered a side of falafel and the chickpeas were fried to perfection and served with flavorful tahini. Some of the signage in the restaurant lists the specific farms and towns that the ingredients come from - it's great to know that the food that you're eating is locally grown. Another sign says "everything we hand you is compostable" and it's great to know that Clover supports sustainability and tries to minimize waste. The space and location seem great, but there weren't any other customers when I dined in at 5:30pm. A few people stopped in and looked at the menu, but ultimately didn't order. In terms of the quality of the food, this is a restaurant that should probably be packed - but for whatever reason isn't. Strangely, there's an office conference room in the middle of the restaurant - maybe they rent out the space for meetings? Not sure. The only other feedback is that I know the restaurant is called Clover Food Lab. The word "lab" makes me think that they are experimenting with flavors and ingredients, but there's also a connotation with the word "lab" as being unnatural (i.e. food grown in a lab) - but, in this case, that couldn't be farther from the truth. Clover prides itself in natural and fresh ingredients and I can see why! read more

Clover Food Lab - The Zucchini - glazed tofu, raw zucchini, corn, shiso, and basil mayo - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I decided to give Clover a try for lunch and ordered ahead since I had limited time on my lunch break. The estimated pickup time was 5-10 minutes, so I gave it a few minutes before walking over from my office. When I arrived, though, my food still wasn't ready, and I had to wait another 10 minutes. A little frustrating considering the whole reason I ordered ahead was to avoid the wait. I got the Japanese Sweet Potato Sandwich, which was very hearty and filling, but unfortunately it was pretty lacking in flavor. Overall, Clover was just OK for me. I really wanted to like it more, but neither the food nor the pickup experience stood out. read more

I was really bummed to hear that Clover would be closing, as their unique offerings are such a welcome lunch option in downtown Boston. So, I was equally thrilled when they pivoted and decided to keep some of their Boston locations. I had to stop in for the falafel plate, one of my favorite lunch options in the area. The seasonal salads included with the platter today were both awesome! Delicious lemony farro salad and chickpea and eggplant salad. I could eat these on repeat throughout the summer as these cold salads are flavorful with bursts of salty capers and creamy eggplant. read more

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Great food but sorely disappointed that they put potato chips (?) on top of the cup of vegetable stew I ordered. They were willing to remove it but refused to add more soup! Sorry but that's a rip off. The entire staff argued that not filling the container to the top is their practice. The food cost for an extra 2 Tablespoons of soup is LESS THAN A PENNY! So for this reason, I say, skip this plaice and their nonsensical way of making it seem as if you received a FULL cup of soup by...filling it WITH POTATO CHIPS. There's a reason why many of Clover's locations have closed down and I think this explains it. As a food writer this is a gross business practice. I mean, how damn cheap can you get? Grade: F read more

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Lovely food and very kind staff! Last week I ordered a blueberry lemonade and a zucchini sandwich at the Financial District location. I was super bummed when I was told they just sold out of zuke sandwiches. They immediately credited me back but then surprised me by offering to make me a free one with the same ingredients, just subbing out the tofu since they were out of that. Such a nice surprise, it made my day! The sandwich was fantastic (and lemonade too), soft pita, good mayo, fresh zucchini. The sandwich was a party in my mouth ;-) Plus they were sampling a side salad and a new matcha drink, so I got to try other items on the menu too. Clover I'm so glad you aren't closing and for serving food that is local and seasonal and so good! read more

The home of what continues to be the second best breakfast sandwich in Boston. What started as a food truck with a blog (remember blogs?) has been going strong as a full blown brick and mortar chain (with a blog). I wish I could tell you more about their menu but I never seem to get past the simple egg sandwich. Egg nicely poached and seasoned, slice of tomato and a slice of sharp cheese in a fresh pita. Be prepared for that first bite when the yolk encompasses your sandwich. So simple -- so good. read more

Spacious interior in a great location. Staff were friendly. Got the rosemary fries and falafel skewer plate. Fries were salted well but they get cold fast so eat that first. The cabbage was great. The hummus was flavorful and a little zippy. Definitely a good lunch spot. read more

Clover Food Lab - Rosemary Fries and Falafel Skewer - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place hits the mark for price, time, quantity and quality of food. The hardest part of your experience is selecting your food because everything looks amazing. The flavors in my selection were incredible. The staff members were super friendly and genuine. The restaurant itself has great seating options and the atmosphere is bright and cheery. This place is officially a go to for me. read more

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PRO: The service from the kitchen was fast and everyone seemed busy. The ingredients looked fresh which is always a plus. CON: The employee that handles the pick up orders and greeting seems overwhelmed and easily frustrated. The way he approached me and the girls in front of me was so unprofessional. It's sad to see that companies allow the those who clearly should not assist customers, deal with customers coming in. It's a major turn off and I encourage anyone who wants a good experience to not come here. He was swearing under his breath and it ruined my lunch run. The food and coffee were not desirable either which makes it easier for my decision to not visit this location again. Seeing past reviews, they are rated pretty low overall so others must be having similar situations here. read more

Very unhappy with the (lack of) service this morning. The 1 crew member working was obviously overwhelmed by the 2 people in the restaurant at 7:10. He had to remake the eggs which were not cooked through, "7 or 8 minutes" he said and put another pan of water on the cooktop. 20 minutes later the other customer said to just hand him an egg and he would cook it. I took my Impossible sausage and cheese (still no egg) and coffee and headed to my office (late for work). There is a definite need for experienced people, and more than one, to be at work in the morning. I understand training, but the trainee should not be left alone to run the restaurant. read more

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Breakfast and laptop this morning at Clover's location in the Financial District. I was impressed from the time I walked in and was greeted by a friendly and helpful staff member. I had no idea what I wanted, but the shirt the young lady was wearing advertised a sausage and egg and cheese sandwich, so I had one of those. Great choice. The egg was soft boiled and served on top a spicy sausage patty and some sharp cheddar cheese on a cute fluffy pita bread. And here's the kicker, the sausage is "impossible meat" made from plants. It tasted just like sausage to me! And the soft boiled egg? An awesome alternative to a fried egg. With it, a cup of their cafe au lait which was delicious even if it was extremely hot. Which was fine - I sat for a good two hours with my laptop and no one minded. I love this concept. read more

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I love the concept of Clover (local! sustainable! seasonal! experimental!), but I really wasn't blown away by the food. It isn't bad by any means, but it just isn't anything outstanding. I got the egg and eggplant platter, and I thought the components were all ok but not very memorable - my favorite part was probably the fried eggplant, though it was a little bland without the tahini sauce. My friend got the sandwich version of this and it completely fell apart due to the sheer amount of sauce. I also tried some of the chickpea fritters and they seemed just ok - not bad but not the best falafel I've had either. I'm not sure why some people view Clover as healthy just because it's vegetarian, as many items are fried and/or doused in sauce. I can definitely see myself coming back if I'm in the area and want a quick and not-too-filling meal though. Unsure whether I'm a fan or not of the item names on the menu (e.g. egg and eggplant instead of sabich and chickpea fritter instead of falafel) - I can't decide if it's avoiding "sounding foreign" to make the food seem more palatable to a certain demographic or if it's avoiding the pitfall of false authenticity. I really appreciate the up-to-date menus online though, and again I really love the philosophy behind this place and how experimental and receptive to feedback they are. read more

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If you're vegan or vegetarian, try this place! Lots to offer. My fav is the chick pea fritter sammich - this thing is jam packed with falafel, pickled veggies, and hummus stuffed into a whole wheat pita . NOM. I also like their breakfast sammich, and muffins. Breakfast sammich is simple: soft boiled egg, cheddar cheese, tomato slices and a dash of black pepper in a whole wheat pita. This protein filled thing will get you going all morning. I have not tried their coffees yet, but I will soon. If you're in the Financial District and need a good bite, pop in here. There's no meat, but you won't be disappointed, I promise. read more

Clover Food Lab - Chick pea fritter sammich - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Honestly, I've seen this place around and went inside because the aesthetics of each of these places appealed to me. They had very exotic coffee varieties. In this particular shop, I asked them for their recommendation and they said the strawberry soda. I was shocked! Out of all the cook exciting things. However, they weren't wrong - it was pretty good. Bubbly and not too sweet (probably not the best thing for in the morning). -1 because I felt like the workers did not want to be there and it felt like I was bothering them by coming up and ordering almost... read more

An uber cool vegan friendly chain with an interesting, continuously evolving menu and awesome service. This is my goto place when in mood for a vegetarian lunch.Most of the ingredients they use are on the healthy side which makes this place all the more preferable. They initially started with a food truck near financial district and an year ago(2016) opened this awesomely set store. The staff members at the entrance are more than happy to answer all our questions regarding the menu and even suggest something to your liking. Clover, all-in-all has great food with excellent customer service that sets this place apart from the rest.My favorite items are the chickpea sandwich and egg and eggplant. read more

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I love clover. I've loved clover since the food truck only days! So when there was one next to my office, I was stoked. Like most, I started with the chickpea fritter and rosemary fries. An amazingly flavorful and crunchy sandwich. Then I started venturing to the egg and eggplant. Then I started signing up for their app and emails and now I am always trying their latest experiment. The Hearty Vegetable Soup is, by far my favorite. The Panella sandwich, I can't wait for it to come back. This location is very accessible. Bathrooms are gender neutral and the place is clean with a ton of seating. The staff is nice and the people in front of the counter are always willing to answer your questions. read more

Clover Food Lab - Hearty Vegetable Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is for the 160 Federal Street location. A neat place with amazing coffee and interesting food offerings. Definitely get a pour over coffee. They bring in super premium coffee that tastes amazing. Can be over the top caffeine, but really good. Food offerings are great. Soft boiled eggs in a sandwich , yum. Fresh popovers, double yum. Making a breakfast sandwich with said popovers, yowza. They sell the Impossible products. They are tasty but not a good meat replacer. They are a good meat substitute, though. That is, if you are expecting something to perform like meat, it won't. It is tasty in it's own right. Price is up there. I consider this place to be more of a splurge than a consistent option. Service can sometimes be slow. Most days it keeps moving but they are in no rush. Employee turnover seems to be slightly above average for retail. This has impacted consistency and speed. One big shout out for their customer service. I had one bad experience and wrote them. They acknowledged it, addressed it, and made good. 10/17/19 - Love the food, but I do, every third or fourth visit, just turnaround and go somewhere else because they've gotten backed up for some reason. read more

I usually get a breakfast sandwich here. Warm pjta, soft boiled egg, cheese, and tomato. Basic, filling, healthy, yummy. NOW they have a pepper breakfast sandwich. Almost the same thing but Mexican cheese, Sriracha sauce and add peppers. Even better! They always have two choices of pour over. This can take longer but welll worth it. If you actually enjoy coffee you can taste the difference. Don't get uppity about it. If you don't want to wait and cover your coffee so you can't taste it, just go somewhere else. I also go here for lunch. Their rosemary fries are amazing and there's so many. I also like to get the peanut butter banana honey pita off the kids menu. Try their seasonal fruit sodas. Blueberry is my favorite but out of season now. The staff is always friendly. We ordered them for a lunch breakfast and had a snafu, but they fixed it and even gave us a free coffee and owed us a free lunch later that day. I did go back for lunch, but I paid because they went above and beyond and probably lost money on our order since they upgraded our food items. Staff there is really friendly. Almost always remember my name. If I sit at the counter the cooks will chat with you if they have the time. read more

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I got the mezze platter. The falafel is crispy and tasty. It comes with a homemade and yummy hummus. It also comes with fermented cabbage and veggies ! This would be a great place for lunch. So many vegan and vegetarian options. Really healthy food with all the calories on the menu. read more

Clover Food Lab - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Updated Review: I initially had a criticism about the limited menu but the team was kind enough to reach out and inform me that their menus are limited because they are innovative and constantly changing their menu. I love a spot that gives variety to their customers. Ordered: BBQ Seitan Sandwich , Oatmeal, Chicory Iced Tea This place is notoriously known for having good vegetarian food in Boston. It seems like a made fresh made right concept restaurant. I had a great experience going in because the staff was really helpful and friendly and gave good suggestions about what I should order from the menu. I was between the barbecue seitan sandwich and a chickpea fritter but I'm happy with the one I went with. It comes in a giant wrap and is loaded with sauces! I like me something saucy. The oatmeal was literally divine. The oatmeal comes with fruit, chia seeds, and peanut butter. The special touch is that it has housemade macadamia milk. I would definitely recommend ordering this! read more

I tried going to this location two days in a row to find the self service tablet broken (in a different way each time), and an employee tried manually entering my credit card details into his device. If a company refuses to use a regular register, they're obligated to make sure the trendy, alternative system in place ACTUALLY WORKS. On the rare occasion that the POS actually works, I've never had a coffee and breakfast sandwich take so excruciatingly long as it does at Clover. If you have less than 20 minutes, go ANYWHERE else. read more

I'd say the best value is in the breakfast. I used to work in the same building and came here pretty often for breakfast when it first opened. My go-to was (is?) the breakfast sandwich with a pour-over coffee. Soft-boiled egg is tasty, bread is on point. The cheese and tomato really big it together. The breakfast sandwich is as good as any I've had in Boston. The pour-over coffee takes a couple of minutes to make, but always worth the wait. Lunch is a bad value and usually a mad house. You'll walk away paying somewhere between $12-$15 for a sandwich or a platter. Sandwiches are usually pretty good (all the mushroom ones are usually tasty!), but pricey. The platters are always a little messy and underwhelming. Most of the food there is fried. Tasty, but fried. It messes with you because your thinking- its vegetables its good for you- but then you realize its fried. I can't stand the system of someone randomly standing then calling me over to take my order. I'm not a fan of it (though they have always been very friendly!). Good place for a a quick breakfast in the morning, I would avoid lunch. read more

First time here and um, comme si, comme ça.... PROS: Speedy ordering process even at busy lunch hour by friendly employee; cool how next to each menu item it says how long it takes to prepare it! Also, knowing they have no refrigerators, everything is made fresh THAT day. CONS: I realized how LOUD it was when I had to yell my name for my order over the music. Watermelon soup came in a coffee (?) cup--lid was a coffee cup lid--and the infamous chickpea fritter sandwich. I hoped the watermelon soup would be refreshingly tangy, but it was overpowered by too many scallions, salt with no discernible watermelon flavor. Sent it back. Sandwich was a monstrosity; great if you're a typical guy or you just came from a workout and you're starving, otherwise it's essentially half a container of hummus on a delicious pita with 4/5? smallish falafels, red cabbage/carrot slaw. Unfinishable in one sitting, I wrapped it up and stuck it in the fridge at work. Will I feel like eating the rest of a inevitably soggy sandwich later? Note to self: maybe the fritter plate next time. Due to the horrendous soundsystem--they might've been playing awesome music, but who could tell?---sheer amount of glass (although striking), concrete and other hard surfaces it is uncomfortably loud. Loud enough that it could've drowned out a screaming baby. Loud like Faneuil Hall food court loud. Add that to the most uncomfortable, tiny padded stools that were almost too high off the ground (I feel sorry for those with short legs), it was quite possibly the least relaxing lunch I've had in a while. Lastly, would it be too much to ask for condiment containers for the sriracha & ketchup? read more

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Amazing! I had the impossible burger, it was incredibly delicious. The texture and flavor it's amazing. read more

Stay away! I had the worst experience here. I had the fruit salad which was extremely small for 7 dollars. It took forever to prepare it and the music was so loud to the point that it was very annoying. We asked them to lower it down. They didn't. read more

Clover Food Lab - This is untouched fruit salad. For 7 usd. Im from New York and even there its not that expensive for this. - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped into the newly launched Clover spot at 160 Federal Street for breakfast this morning. The space is absolutely gorgeous. 2300 square feet with 88 seats. Open kitchen concept and loads of friendly faces taking orders on mobile devices to keep the lines to a minimum. I ordered the oatmeal with rhubarb compote. The compote itself was suuuper tart, but mixed in with the oatmeal, it made for a really nice, semi-sweet/semi-tart, hearty mix of goodness in my belly. I can't wait to frequent this location for a heart-healthy breakfast and lunch before and during my workday. Super convenient location! read more

Clover Food Lab - Oatmeal with Rhubarb Compote - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Been here two mornings in a row for breakfast and loved it each time. Got the yogurt with granola and fresh peaches and every component was fresh and delicious. The overnight oatmeal with peanut butter and bananas was so good I am going to make this for myself when I get home. It was pretty cool that even though they did not take my phone # I got a text receipt for my order. The place is clean and the people who work here are nice. read more

Came here super hungry in the morning. I got a popover, an apple muffin, and a classic breakfast sandwich, and an orange juice. I'd had the popover before but none of the other stuff. Everything was marvelous. The popover was crisp on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. The apple muffin delicious, I only regret not putting butter on it. The breakfast sandwich a poached egg, tomato, and I think Swiss cheese inside a hot pita pocket. It was good but I prefer the popover breakfast sandwich I'd gotten before. The orange was incredible. It tasted super fresh. Lightly sweet, frothy on top, and plenty of pulp (but no chunks). 5 stars. Great experience. read more

The Quick: healthy, flavorful, so many vegan and veggie options. Big portions, incredible hummus, and awesome sides. The staff is awesome and you can order ahead. Plus vegan breakfast sandwiches, yes please! read more

I LOVE MEETING GENUINE GOOD FOLK: I came in to order food for a client. Unfortunately the menu was not updated on the clients end. Team clover: Apollo, Rachel, Steve, and Elaine made this issue seem nonexistent. They walked me through the new menu and also provided all the patience in the world. They allowed me contact my client and secure a new order. Everything was quick and easy. The team is friendly. They really gave me a "I'm home" type of vibe. keep up the good work team! I hope to come in sometime soon! read more

I've been a customer of Clover's for years, back when they only operated out of a Truck in Dewey Square and sandwiches were a steal at $5. A few years later and I finally visit their standalone shop right across the street from South Station. I love this place- their ethos, the food, and the decor. Something different from your Starbucks. When I visited on a Friday morning, there was minimal waiting for my iced coffee and pistachio Apple muffin (the real kind, not industrial sized thanks very much). Can't wait to come back for their eggplant sandwich for lunch... read more

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A year after my original review I thought it was time for an update. I still love Clover and come here a few times a week. It's become my go to spot for lunches and with the app, it's now faster than ever (though, you can't seem to order a sandwich & side soup with it). The food is fresh, local, and delicious, the staff is friendly, and most importantly, they are always innovating - I love how the menu items change with the seasons. It keeps me interested, and I'm rarely disappointed by the way they taste! Some of my favorites from the last year have been: - Kale radish side salad - Seaweed salad (wish this was served more/more popular) - The panelle sandwich - The zucchini sandwich - The sunchoke mushroom sandwich - The medlar sandwich - All the breakfast muffins (please keep them low sugar!) - All the warm vegan soups (Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the eggplant caponata... but that was the only thing I remember not enjoying.) I also love Clover's commitment to environmental causes. For example, everything they give you is compostable. It really makes you stop and think about the impact of your dining choices. read more

Healthy, fresh, and tasty options! I love coming here when I need to eat clean. Especially needed on days where I have a lot of meetings so I don't fall asleep after lunch :) My favorites here are the sunchoke mushroom platter and chickpea fritter platter! The tomato soup was very good as well! read more

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We came across this place as we were walking around downtown. There was a server standing in front of the counter taking orders. Breakfast had 4 options and we went with the basic soft boiled egg and cheese. It was so simple but so tasty! Also ordered two drip coffees, perfection! read more

After arriving in Boston this was one of the first places that I tried. It has a lovely decor and right away you can see it's a trendy place that a menu that's very friendly to those with dietary restrictions. I tried the "Impossible Meatballs" since I heard my coworkers raving about it. Seeing as "plant-based" meat alternatives is only getting more popular (recently tried the A&W Beyond Meat burger) I knew I had to try it out. Verdict: The texture is spot on; however, the taste is not quite there yet. It's not bad at all, but I honestly can't say "you can't taste the difference", because you can. It's good nonetheless and is a great way to switch it up and to have a meatless meal. I also had their overnight oats - it's good, but it's still a bit of a heavy breakfast, seeing as it's around 550 calories. Seems like it has healthy ingredients and fats though. Lastly I had their 'new' Truffle Breakfast sandwich. It was soo good. Would highly recommend if yo like truffle and soft poached eggs! read more

Loveee their chickapea platter. Their stuff looks weird so I didn't have high expectations but it is so great. However the prices are very high which keeps me from going back - expect to spend $10 on a lunch read more

I love the food at Clover. It's a healthy, delicious break from the other lunch places around. But something happened. They've turned into a marketing machine. During a massive lunchtime crowd, the sales agents were spending several minutes with each customer pimping new menu items. Meawhile after ten minutes I had to ask where my sandwich was. Lost in the shuffle -- without even an apology. I wish Clover could serve the great food and keep it simple. read more

I stayed in Intercontinental Boston and was trying to find a place for breakfast that morning. I searched for local favorite and it recommended me "clover". AND it was good! I tried the classic sandwich and the coffee. Very healthy and tasty food. The decorations inside was also pretty. A lot of people who work around come to grab n go. Good place to start your morning with! read more

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Very interesting coffee bar... With some incredible teas available on tap. They also have a very interesting menu with some unusual but tasty items... I tried their pour over iced coffee... And also a straight cappuccino. The iced coffee was poured hot over ice cubes... Japanese style... and It was excellent. Also the cappuccino was in top form. I very much recommend this place... And I will be back again for sure next time I'm in Boston. read more

Solid option for wholesome lunch in the financial district. I think my biggest gripe about this place is that they try a little too hard to be different. My second gripe is the pricing. I walked in to just look at the menu to see if anything appealed to me, and was approached by two employees within seconds asking to help me order. I really just wanted to use the tablet and browse on my own. There was only one tablet, so I immediately felt pressured to order quickly in case someone lined up behind me to order. Service was friendly and adequate, but the people behind the counter were asking everyone waiting what they ordered - nice of them to stay on top of things, but it signals to me that they frequently lose track of orders, despite the fancy tablet-based POS system. The food was prepared relatively quickly and handed to me wrapped in paper but without a bag or anything else, despite the fact that I had selected "to go." Maybe that's their practice to save packaging materials. I had the Menino BLT (not real bacon) and a lemonade. The lemonade was just the right amount of sweet, not overly sugary like many other lunch places serve, and the sandwich was very tasty, although a little bland compared to an actual BLT. Still, I would make it a frequently lunch option if the price was a little more reasonable. The total: $12.50. Seems like a lot for a small sandwich and a small lemonade. It's at the high end of the standard FiDi lunch price range (in my mind, $9 to $12), but it lacks anything on the side to make it feel like a better value. At Cosi, I can get a small sandwich and a soup for less. I'm willing to pay more for healthier options, but pay more for less food and less taste? Not often. I would be back more if they offered some side options or a larger sandwich for the same price. I will give it another try to see if different menu items offer more value for the money. read more

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