Firehouse Subs

Always a stop for their crazy beer and drink specials, even on the weekends!…read more Great staff and killer patio beach vibes. Sandwiches are fantastic and we typically split one with a few brews. Definitely one of the best stops in downtown and consistently meets expectations.

These sandwiches are jam PACKED! I got full off of just a quarter of one of these! There are so…read moremany options, it was hard to choose one tbh, which is a good thing! I got a hobie and my husband got the Santa Cruz. Both were delicious and 10/10! The restaurant had plenty of seating area, inside and out. Parking can be difficult depending on the day & time you go as it is in the heart of downtown Oceanside. But there are parking lots very close by to take a brief walk. Can't wait to come back and try a new sandwich!

Hobie

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Good Belly Deli

4.8(143 reviews)

3.0 mi

A hidden deli sandwich spot in the Smart & Final parking lot right off the 78 freeway. Their…read moresandwiches are huge and full of quality meats and cheeses not to mention they are delicious! My family visited here recently and were pleasantly surprised we had never seen it previously. It will be added to our places to stop in when visiting the area. Parking lot is big as it's in a bigger shopping lot. It has 6 or so bench style tables inside to eat at. Several coolers with canned and bottled drinks-a big selection. Racks of chip options right by the checkout. The service was good, they were quick to take our order and greet us upon entering. Checked in on any sandwiches that needed to be wrapped up to go (there weren't though as we all ate our huge sandwiches). Looking toward to going back & trying their potato salad. Thank you for the quality sandwiches!

Good deli serving tasty sandwiches. It's located in a large plaza just off the Emerald Drive exit…read moreof the 78. Plenty of parking, staff was fast and friendly. Bare bones atmosphere with 6-7 tables. Took a while to get my pastrami sandwich even though I was the only person there; also the pastrami was decent but on the bland side. I'd definitely come back and try some of their other offerings. This place scores a 4 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

The Turkey Club Sub on Squaw Bread with veggies. Potato Salad with dill pickles, Doritos and Sprite.

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The counter, showing off their fresh bread.

Prontos' Gourmet Market

4.4(402 reviews)

1.7 mi

A true local gem. So much so, they close on weekends. So the locals know and stock up. Today was…read morethat. Such a fun staff that even this heat we all laugh. Chicken salad (best ever) on toasted wheat! Egg salad the same with the weekend container to go. And everything else you need is here. Pre-cooked dinners, wine and desserts. Heaven on bread!!

I was finally able to try Prontos. It's not so easy for me to go since they are closed on…read moreweekends. I really enjoyed it and look forward to going back. We ordered sandwiches from the walk up menu. There are many choices available. The prepared dinner selections looked really good and I look forward to trying those in the future. The sandwich cost was on the higher side. Close to $20 with a tip. The portion was pretty large and the quality was very good so that helped. I also chose ciabatta bread and didn't realize that was an extra $3 until after I saw my receipt. Some upgrades were more clearly marked but I didn't see that one. They have a very nice patio area to sit while you are eating. I thought it was very nice that they bring the food out to you.

Menu.

Our BLT!

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Try Our Mozzarella Caprese Chicken Ciabatta!

101 Bagels & Subs

4.7(547 reviews)

3.1 mi

The bagels were AMAZING everything was fresh and hot and definitely homemade. You feel very…read morewelcomed when you come in 10/10!!

Bagels were so yummy! The bacon, egg, and cheese was awesome!…read more Fresh bread and good variety! Highly recommend

Inside, bagel display case and menu

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The Wise Ox Butcher & Deli

4.4(264 reviews)

7.8 mi

I almost drove right past this spot, but something told me, Nah... pull in!! Best decision of the…read moreday... Walked inside thinking I was just gonna grab a burger, and next thing I know I'm wandering around looking at all the meats, marinades, sauces, chips, drinks, and sandwiches like I was about to host a backyard BBQ for the whole neighborhood. This place is dangerous if you like to cook. I asked the guy behind the counter what I should order because I wasn't trying to make a bad decision. Without hesitation he said, Aged Burger and the Philly.....Say less. We grabbed those and ordered the fries extra crispy because that's the only way fries should be eaten. Man... everything was hella good. The burger was juicy, the Philly hit the spot, and those extra crispy fries disappeared way faster than I want to admit.... They've got plenty of outdoor seating too, so we just kicked back, ate, and enjoyed the vibe. I already know every time I'm in the area I'm coming here because wise ox is greater than shake shack I'm Js!

Very friendly service…read more Butcher shop for when you want it fresh for dinner or throw on the grill for the weekend. There is a small menu of sandwiches and a few side items you can grab for the moment, a handful of tables to eat at if you can't wait till you make it home. Tons of spice and sauce options as well if you arn't a from scratch person.

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Amount of cheese on the second half. Was this originally the worlds smallest slice of Swiss!?

Board & Brew - Oceanside

4.3(381 reviews)

0.3 mi

If you want a beer and to catch a game this seems like a place with good vibes…read more I let the cashier know it was my first time and he was super helpful. He suggested the Turkado and it was free and flavorful, good sauce. My only complaint as with most sandwiches everything is like in the center and there's so much empty bread all around the edges. No one studies Sandwich Science! Potato salad- I'm not a sweet relish fan however I love that it seems like thought went into making sure it was flavorful. Adding this is a great value option!

Back to back weekends of SoCal State Cup nearby means I got to visit back to back…read more We love the Board and Brew in Torrance by us and this one did not disappoint. Friendly staff who was patient with me as I tried to figure out what to order. Split the Italian with my son who later told me he could have eaten the whole thing by himself. Board and Brew has clean, bright, chill beach vibes no matter the location (we've been to three) and the staff all maintain a very friendly chill beach vibe. I also highly recommend the veggie supreme. One of my fave veggie sandwiches (and I'm a carnivore).

Vegi Supreme

Left Coast Pastrami

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Harbor Pelican Deli Mart and Fish Market

4.3(138 reviews)

4.1 mi

Been passing by this place for years, and today was finally my first visit…read more Who goes to a fish market at 0800 in the morning for a breakfast burrito? Apparently... this guy. They had ceviche in the cooler, and honestly the 5-star reviews almost convinced me to grab some, but the breakfast burrito was calling my name. Glad I listened that thing was packed with ingredients and seriously good. Absolutely loved the vibe here. Part fish market, part café, with a steady morning rush of coffee drinkers, locals, and regulars coming through the door. The team was professional and friendly from the cashier all the way back to the line cooks. You could tell everyone was working in sync back there. Definitely coming back... and next time I'm finally trying the actual main attraction: the fish.

Absolutely the worst meal I've had in a while. Was craving a…read moremeal while walking around the harbor and stumbled across this place. Saw they had burritos, so I ordered their harbor burrito. What I received was a tiny burrito (see picture) with no salsa. When I went back in to ask for salsa, they handed me several Heinz taco sauce packets. Seriously? I'm not asking for fresh made salsa/pico here, but at least some store bought salsa, even Tapatio would suffice. When I bit into my burrito, I felt and heard a loud crunch. The tortilla was overcooked and crunchy. I also had to wait 10 minutes for my burrito to cool down enough to edible levels. The "Italian sausage" advertised was hot dog. Literal hot dog. Ridiculous! I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that their seafood and sandwiches are better, but I'm never eating here again, so I guess I'll never know. +1 star for said benefit of the doubt. *Note: The prices advertised are not current. When I asked the cashier why the burrito was $3 more than advertised, she pointed to a tiny sticky note on the menu that was curved so far it was not immediately readable that stated, "Prices are subject to change." No explanation, just point.

Harbor Pelican Deli Mart and Fish Market

6in Fish Sandwich ($19)

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Hungry Bear Deli

4.5(1.3k reviews)

5.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

15 years in business

This place is amazing. Get the beer special, 2nd one is only $5! Just make sure to either drink…read morereal slow, or real fast. Either should work, depending on your particulars in particular. At least ADH is a rate zero enzymatic reaction! Meaning concentration independent! Oh yea, sandwiches are bomb. We do the tuna on marbled rye with the works, add pepper Cheaneys (talk to text game me that, so that's what I apparently order...), and I do pepper jack cheese as well. I'm guessing it's sub (get it??) 1kilokilocalories.

We eat there every month or two. I usually get a Philly Cheesesteak and my wife usually gets a…read moresalad. The food is great, and the staff is friendly. The only knock is that it was pretty hot in there, in mid August. I was there another time a couple months ago, and it was hot inside also. Not a huge deal, we just get it to go. Overall, we recommend it.

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Frazier Farms Market

4.1(385 reviews)

1.8 mi

Unexpectedly found this wonderful health food store to rival all other others! The guy at the meat…read morecounter was amazing, answering all my questions, given that I was vegetarian for so many years, but my body responds so well to beef. The woman in personal care products was amazing. Papaya was amazing. Pumpkins, amazing; even the blue ones! All the seafood is wild caught! What a fabulous place! There were even a couple items on the clearance shelf that were top-notch brands and still totally good. I'm looking forward to going back seeing what else I can find.

Always such a pleasant shopping experience here! I love their fresh goods, salads, sandwiches,…read morecheeses, and meats. All their food looks delicious and they have a wonderful variety of options when grocery shopping, especially from local vendors/farms. Love supporting this store and location! Staff members are always so kind and helpful. Checkouts are a breeze, even if there is a line. Really easy to find parking in their large parking lot as well.

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Some pick ups.

The Yellow Deli

4.2(2.7k reviews)

5.4 mi

I have been coming here on and off for the past decade and I just had it for the first time in over…read more5 years and it was better than I remembered it to be! They have the best sandwiches ever. The chicken on the ranch is my go-to. The ambiance is the best part. It feels like I got transported into the hobbit. This place is open about 24 hours a day making it great if you want to study or relax. I love how the ingredients are simple and fresh. The service is also great as the guy working at the tea bar was super friendly. 1000000/10 I would highly recommend.

Unfortunately, we didn't even get the chance to try the food…read more We came in as a party of 6 and were already feeling a little discouraged by the wait time, but what ultimately made us leave was how we were treated. Our interaction left us feeling unwelcome and discriminated against, and at that point we decided we would rather take our business somewhere else. It's disappointing because I was genuinely looking forward to trying Yellow Yeli and would have loved to give the food a fair chance. However, the experience we had before even being seated was enough for us to leave. Maybe the food is great, but personally, I wouldn't bother wasting my time trying again. There are too many other places where a party of 6 can feel welcomed and appreciated from the moment they walk in.

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Trevor H.

13 years ago

I had firehouse subs on two different occasions out of state. When I made it to California I had to find it again. A two hour drive from the Inland Empire got me what I was looking for. I wasn't disappointed. I'm not picky when it comes to sandwiches, but firehouse is consistently the best. Whether it's the Midwest, or So Cal, the food is great. I love the bread, the flavor. I have nothing negative to say...other than the two hour drive makes it a little challenging. read more

Julia M.

8 years ago

Far better choice than any Subway Restaurant Not that Subways are bad, especially if you don't mind a ratio of bred to meat being 75% bread/25% meat, but I've eaten at several Firehouse Subs and each time enjoyed a great sandwich heavily loaded with meat and vegetables, served hot with a mammoth drink. And delicious, good gosh are they delicious. Nice staff, clean restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

Jared N.

13 years ago

Great sandwiches!! I thought it would be another Quizno's or Subway but these are actually very original. Their hot sauce is great and you are ALWAYS greeted as soon as you walk in. The owner has been there a couple times and he likes to make his way around and check in on customers. read more

Brett C.

284

14 years ago

This place is so far superior to Subway, Jersey Mike's and Togo's. I just found this place and I love it. The menu is so cool and the food quality is way up the ladder of taste. TRY FIREHOUSE SUBS and you will keep going back. read more

Justin C.

13 years ago

Good thing i got FREE subs cards from going to the SOCKERS game with the purchase of a drink.................Ill never spend the money to eat a TINY LITTLE WEENIE SISSY SUB here..........GOOD LUCK!!!! WASTE!!!! read more

Try Me B.

7 years ago

I like the food but the fat Mexican guy and the thin white guy are very rude and they always have been rude even people I know who go there say the same thing. Foods good. Customer service fucking sucks read more

Steve C.

1425

7 years ago

DELICIOUS! There is absolutely no better way to describe their sandwiches. The bread is soft and meat is tender. I actually cannot describe how good the sandwiches are. Just try them! read more

Roy A.

152

12 years ago

AMAZING FOOD!!!! Great service and great staff!!! Definitely do the Engineer sub. Some of these reviews are a little too comical....it's a sub shop, not a 5-star restaurant. read more

Julian M.

12 years ago

Blah they did awful its hard to mess up a sandwhich the staff that work there are rude and this place is not very clean...good location though read more

Alise S.

11 years ago

Firehouse is hands down the worst place I have ever been. Soggy bread, brown lettuce, rude employee with the large earrings. won't be back!

Jennifer N.

9 years ago

Omg best sandwiches ever!! Packed and huge "man sized" sandwiches! Absolutely a must when craving a sandwich!

Tracy S.

14 years ago

Pricey, pricey, pricey. It was a good sandwich, but not worth the money. I actually prefer subway over this.

Karla S.

5 years ago

Really good food. And the manager was super friendly and personable! Will definitely be coming back!!

Sheila T.

12 years ago

This is by far the best sandwich place on the face of the earth. Everything has always been perfect!

Brett T.

14 years ago

good for sure...you have to get the sauce on top of the counter to make it legit.

Ed O.

248

151

174

12 years ago

Great food, made right when you order and very friendly staff!

Luis A.

14 years ago

I LOVE Firehouse Subs! Super yummy! Always hits the spot...

Cindy Y.

9 years ago

The best brisket sandwich around, for sure! great food!

Lisa A.

8 years ago

Yummy and amazing service. Bread has great flavor.

Alex A.

8 years ago

Great food and beats subway by a miles!

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