I'd been wanting to try this place for a while now, based on word of mouth. In order for the 2 of us to get maximum exposure to Fork It's quality, ordered 1 12" Cowboy with BBQ sauce on the side; 1 12" Clucking Bacon Ranch, 1 chocolate cream pie, 1 coconut cream pie and a single order of onion rings. My husband called in the order and I advised him to get there early as things have a tendency to sell out. 15 minutes later he arrived in the small strip mall off Don & Hammer, happy to find a disabled spot almost right in front. The area itself is a bit sketchy but okay during [[HIGHLIGHT]]the abbreviated hours, mostly 11AM-4PM.. Closed Saturdays and most Sundays[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The two big bags of wonderful smelling food cost $70, and I will describe and show photos of just what you will receive. A special note for the owner's son, Big D. The fact you noticed my guy was both elderly and disabled and offering help with the bags was beyond and above. He doesn't mention it but he's still a bit unsteady after hip surgery. My food rating is 4.5 but genuine kindness bumps it to a full 5! We started in splitting the chicken sandwich. I loved the fresh, lightly toasted bread and the fact this small business father and son team source locally. The roll was dressed with shredded lettuce and a couple ripe tomato slices. Two meaty slices of bacon added to the enjoyment, but what really knocked me out and made this such a fine value, 2 huge, (about the size of your palm and fingers), slices of breast with another half thrown in for good measure. The chicken benefitted from marinating then grilling just right. Missing in action? Any and all ranch dressing-I even looked for to-go containers but none to be found. Comparing notes with DH he said his bread was dripping with sauce to the point of being soggy...I guessed when the sandwich was upright on the drive home everything wet rushed to one side! Stuff happens. The size of these sandwiches is huge but we moved on to the Cowboy for dinner. Cut in two, I took the smaller side, closer to 5". I've deconstructed down to the point of separating out onions, mushroom and tri tip. We opted for Provolone for more of a cheesesteak vibe. Generous slabs of mild cheese helped hold the whole thing together. DH grilled tri tip and ribs for the Stockton Ports game for several years and knew what to look for. The consensus, fair amount of meat, cooked medium well, tender with good flavor. I specified BBQ sauce on the side, which was no problem. That way I could deconstruct my half Cowboy, could be a nurse thing! DH thought too many onions while I thought the ratio to meat was spot on. Sadly the mushrooms turned out to be 3/4ths of one button mushroom thinly sliced for my share. Both grilled onions and mushrooms add additional moisture and flavor. Adding the sauce, a molasses tomato blend with a small peppery kick made for a very enjoyable meal. The onion rings were about 1/2" thick and plentiful. Crispy on the outside while still being moist on the inside with sweet onion. The coconut pie was creamy with toasted coconut sprinkled over the whipped topping. The crust was of interest, buttery cookie instead of graham cracker or standard pie crust. Our chocolate cream pie was a chocolate lover's dream. A light mousse touch to the filling with heavier ganache brownie crust. We're still working on that one. So 4 meals, 2 happy campers and even our dogs give 4 paws up. read more

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1st time stopping in and OMG!!!! The service was great! When you walk in the door the smell of the Tri tip makes your mouth water! I had 'The Real Deal' ( Tri tip, grilled onions and cheese of choice), the garlic fries with Parmesan cheese and two desserts lol! The 'Brown Sugar Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake' and the 'Key Lime pie'! Once a month, they have pastrami sandwiches! Everything was delicious, will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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This place has hands down the BEST tri tip sandwich I've ever tried. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Truly a hole in the wall and they know how to throw down some sandwiches.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm glad I checked out this place because the name and picture threw me off but they did not disappoint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came in around 1:30pm on a Monday, we were the last ones to get to order a sandwich cause then they're sold out! Highly recommend you give this place a try if you're in the area. - Santa Maria: mushrooms and onions with tri tip This sandwich is so juicy, flavorful, and melt in your mouth. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS! - Ike's classic: tri tip with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. They forgot the "Fork It" sauce so it was a little bland and dry. I'll have to come back to try this again to give my final verdict. - French fries: nothing outstanding but for $4 you can't go wrong if you need some fries with your sandwich. I want to come back to try the jalapeno poppers and their banana cream pie. Which I heard that they're sold out immediately and this place gets crazy busy when they post on instagram that the banana pies are in stock. read more

One of the best beef sandwiches I have ever had! They are large enough to share! We also tried the mini pumpkin pie and the caramel apple pie, and both were really good. The guys that work here were so friendly, and even offered our dogs water, since we were traveling with them. Will be back for sure! read more

The flavor of the tri tip is out of this world..my husband and I shared the large sandwich..(had enough left over for the next day..they are huge. We got the provolone cheese and grilled onions. I do have to say I like my roll to be a little crunchier to go with all that marinade goodness..but can see how it's hard since the sandwich is wrapped hot and to go only. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is a "hole in the wall" as many awesome locally owned gems are.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We didn't try anything else but looked to be several options on the menu. The man waiting on me ( owner maybe?) was super friendly. read more

Food was excellent! Ordered Santa Maria style tri-tip & onion rings. Yum for sure. Highly recommended. PS. This place is take out only.

Their classic Ike steak sandwich is amazing as are the fried zucchini, french fries and onion rings. Great place for fresh food. read more

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The Nap Burger was juicy and the applewood smoked bacon added a great crunch. It is a fantastic casual spot to grab a quick and satisfying lunch. read more

FIRE! I am not a big meat guy but these guys throw down. Very clean tri-tip and the dessert is worth every penny. Can't wait to go back.

The Nap Burger here is absolutely huge and packed with so much fresh flavor. I always make sure to grab a slice of their sweet strawberry cheesecake before leaving. read more

Didn't know what to expect but after the rave reviews... Ordered 2 large tri tip sandwiches - DELICIOUS!! Enough for two on each sandwich or a great next day sandwich for me!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The people working there were super nice & the place was very clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the onion rings were to die for!! Will most definitely come again!! read more

5/5! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fork it is the definition of "hole in the wall" as this place is just a window and a cash register on the inside. To-go only.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Man was this place so good! The tri tip sandwich with bacon and cheese (Big D) was one of the best tri tip sandwiches I've had in a long time. The tri tip was tender and very juicy as they marinate it for 48 hours! The sandwich and an order (big to-go box) of fries was around $16. Great price for todays standards and for as good as a sandwich it was! Can't wait to go back! If I lived closer I'd definitely be a regular. read more

Fork It - Sandwiches Near Me - Stockton, California

Holy tri-tip! This place is amazing! My lady and I were driving through and decided to stop here because we were starving and the reviews looked good. If anything the reviews didn't do it justice. We were greeted as soon as we walked in by the gentleman at the window who gave us suggestions and offered a sample. Then the cook came out from the back to personally give us tri-tip and pastrami samples. Both were extremely nice and both samples were so good it was hard to choose. I eventually settled on the Ike's classic with American cheese and bacon and my girl got the pastrami special as is. We both agreed it was the best sandwiches we've ever had, even the fries were on point. I never leave reviews but I had to shout these guys out. I will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. Thank you Ike and Big D that was incredible! read more

Customer service is important. Especially when a business wants to overcharge for mediocre food. Please see the lovely response this business gave to my previous, very generous, 3 star review and remember that this is the energy you will be greeted with if you choose to patronize this location. Also, if you are in this area and searching Yelp for a good meal, I highly recommend Five Star Burger which has better prices, better food and much better customer service. Happy eating. ***Original Review*** With all the great reviews, we just had to try this place! We stopped for lunch and spent over $60 after tax and tip for two sandwiches ($17 each) one order of garlic fries ($5) and a pie ($8). I ordered the cowboy for myself and I was starving so I dug right in before remembering to take a photo but the Big D Steak, Garlic fires and mint pie are shown. My husband liked his steak sandwich and said it was 4 stars for sure but our fries were cold and soggy. The pie was ok and so was my burger but if I'm being honest, we did not feel like we got what we paid for. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The business itself has a very closed off feel with the confined space and ordering through a window; it's just not welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We would probably not return to this location based on our experience, however I understand that I am in the minority based on all the good reviews here. I'm really glad others are enjoying and supporting this small business and I wish them lots of luck and success. read more

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I do not often find myself compelled to leave reviews... but this experience was one for the books. On the heels of an overwhelming and stressful few days I decided that a new exploration in food may be just what I need. I searched for the highest rated sandwich shops nearby and headed over. In the middle of this mini strip mall, all covered in bars, is a living masterpiece. I walked in and the gentleman behind the glass plate window recommended the tri-tip sandwich. I ordered and my god am I glad I did. I was an atheist yesterday and today I tasted the heavens. I wish the aroma was an air freshener, deodorant, and cologne. I want to be buried with this sandwich. I cannot possible explain how perfect it is, I almost got in 4 accidents on the 45 minute drive home because I couldn't stop eating it. In fact if I had gotten in an accident, I would've just given the officer a bite and he would've torn up the ticket and said it was the other driver's fault for not also eating this sandwich while driving. Do not allow your life to end without getting the Tri-tip sandwich from this hole in the wall in Stockton. You will not have lived a full life. PS I'm voting for this master chef to be president even though I do not know his name. He is the only person that can bring everyone back together. read more

Not sure what happened to my review, so I will put it up again. I see that 1 star reviews get a very negative response from the owners. I'm so not surprised. I went to Fork It when it was on the Miracle Mile. The food was ok. Maybe even a 3 or 4. The reason for 1 star was the staff. I have not experienced the kind of treatment I got from the staff ever. They were rude, bordering on abusive. I'm positive their response to this will be the same. It's too bad. With different staff this could be a go to place to eat. I get to vote with my wallet, so I spend my money at places with staff I enjoy and can tip generously when they are pleasant. read more

Best sandwich spot in Stockton!!! sucks their hours are limited, but I definitely understand due to the area. 1000/10

This place is bomb! Customer service was great, the guy at the register asked if it was my first time trying their place and it was! He brought out a sample of their meat that they smoke on site. It was hella good! I got a tri tip sandwich and it was hot and fresh and sooo good!! They also have pies and cheesecakes. I got the smores cheesecake and it was pretty yummy. Follow them on IG because the hours here aren't always right. Hope to come back soon. read more

I've been wanting to come back and try the chicken from here because I can tell that they make it themselves rather than deep frying some pre-cooked frozen wings and passing them off as freshly made wings. Some of these restaurants around here just kill me with the wording that they use, but anyways, I can tell that the food from Fork It is made fresh, especially after ordering food and eating it, it's obviously made by someone who has skills in the kitchen and puts their heart in to making delicious food for us. I really appreciate his passion for selling the best options possible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wish this was a sit down restaurant, I would come a lot more often.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My boyfriend has to eat low sodium, so I can't bring food home that isn't low sodium because as much as he does well eating the kind of food he supposed to eat it's just too tempting when the other food is nearby him and more times than not. He will eat that food as well and then I feel guilty and he's feeling horrible because of them eating the wrong kind of food, so unless I want to eat in my car, it's not that easy to get food from a place like this. I made an exception today and I ordered the wings which come with fries and I asked for ranch dressing on the side which is also homemade ranch dressing or hidden valley, ranch packets, ranch dressing, which to me is homemade and it's the best, I also got a Keylime pie and an Oreo cheesecake. My total was kind of expensive it was about $32 maybe $34 somewhere around there the amount that I was told kind of because I didn't expect it to be that high after realizing I did get desserts , so I know it's not going to be cheap, so I'm OK with it. It just kind of threw me off at first which I guess it shouldn't have, the Keylime pie is to die for, I want to go back and get all of them now but I haven't seen it lately. read more

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Buckle up ya Nancie's let's go for a ride. The Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich from Fork It didn't just slap -- it full-on body-slammed my taste buds into flavortown. The spice hit me like a motivational speech from Gordon Ramsay: intense, inspiring, and just the right amount of pain. The chicken was grilled so perfectly I started questioning my life choices and all the bland sandwiches I've tolerated before. And the owner? Absolute legend. Nicest human alive. You can tell they pour pure love (and probably a little magic) into every order. If this sandwich were a movie, it'd sweep the Oscars. If it were a person, I'd propose. read more

A Hidden Gem in Stockton - Worth Every Bite and Every Mile As a Bay Area native who has sampled tri-tip sandwiches from all over Northern California, I can say without hesitation that Fork It in Stockton serves the best tri-tip sandwich I've ever had. Chef Ike's attention to detail, flavor, and quality is unmatched. The tri-tip is perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with smoky flavor, nestled in bread that holds up beautifully. I ordered two 12-inch tri-tip sandwiches and, though I could only finish half, I found myself wishing I had room for more--it was that good. The tater tots? Absolutely phenomenal. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and seasoned to perfection. They come with a house-made ranch that's so rich and flavorful, I would happily dip just about anything in it. And then there are the pies. I tried the s'mores pie and the sea salt caramel pie--both are a true testament to Chef Ike's craft. You can taste the love and creativity in every bite. These aren't just desserts; they're experiences. Fork It is worth the drive from anywhere. It's rare to find food made with this level of care and passion. Highly, highly recommend. read more

My hubby & I have been here 3 times now, each time ordering something different. Everything is excellent. The chicken sandwich is amazing, the pastrami delightfully light and satisfying, the loaded fries are just naughty and the pies can't be beat. They are super sweet and helpful...everything is fresh. They've got transporting food items down to a science, which is great since there is no seating. OF COURSE, we'll be going back again. read more

Just tried this place for the very first time today. It did not disappoint! Sandwiches were huge and delicious! The guy behind the counter was so patient and helpful. Service was fast. We will not be going to any other sandwich shops now that we found this place. We did not try the Creme Brule even though we know the alcohol gets burnt off in the cooking process but I'm sure that's amazing also. I really wish they were out in Spanos West, but the drive is worth it. read more

Friendly service as soon as you walk in. We ordered the cowboy tritip sandwich with onion rings, the tritip smothered cheese burger, a cherry cheesecake and a coconut cream pie! Everything was fire! Going to try to come earlier next time to get ahold of this amazing chocolate pie the reviews rave about. read more

Grabbed the big D sandwich. the tri tip was thinly sliced with great flavor. Keep in mind it is not crispy. Workers were really helpful since it was my first time and let me sample the try tip. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small area no where to eat. More of a grab and go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service is exceptionally hospitable and welcoming. It is a good spot for a quick and satisfying lunch during the workday. read more

high-quality variety of comfort dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the staff is very attentive. It is a good spot for a satisfying, home-style meal or a weekend brunch. read more

Why is this place not blowing up all over social media!?! Listen up 209 foodies these guys are the real deal every item that we tried was a hit - no misses!!! This was my first time ordering but the guy I talked to was super nice answered all my menu questions and took my order over the phone. We tried the Ike's classic and the Valley Cluck sandwiches both marinated for 48hrs both come on Genova's milk rolls if ykyk and we tried the weekly special it was Shrimp Basket with fries and we tried two pies the coconut cream and key lime. Every single item was full of flavor and just done right and the portions were made for big backery if ykyk This is one of those places where you just eat and eat even though you know you full but it's just so good you gotta take one more bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in there's a big digital menu for easy ordering and a display case so you can see the days pies and cheesecakes because you eat first with your eyes and everything here looks as good as it tastes!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love the way they packaged my order full of homemade dipping sauces with plenty of napkins and utensils. Do yourself a favor and try this place we plan to try every item on the menu and we can't wait until it gets a little colder and they start making soups!!! read more

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We were looking for someplace different for lunch today and I asked Yelp for popular lunch places. "Fork it" was first on the list with 5 stars. I checked the reviews and it sounded like a pretty good place to try out. I have never been there before, so I thought I was going to the wrong place because I was driving on Don Ave. and through residential housing. But just as I was going to turn around, there was a small business area with a Circle K store and some other businesses and "Fork it" nestled in between. This business is strictly take out only. When I stepped in, there was the counter with plexi counter protection, a great big US flag hanging on the wall (nice!) and the board with all the food offerings. The young man at the counter was very nice and polite and as he was taking my order, The Owner/Chef stepped out and welcomed me and was telling me about the freshly delivered Genova bread that they always serve their sandwiches on, and the pies he makes daily. He showed me the different types of pies that looked delicious but I had to pass this time. No doubt this Chef takes great pride in his food and desserts. Getting back to what I ordered, the Big D and Santa Maria tri tip, 12" of course. My tri tip was packed with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, provolone cheese and of course lots of tri tip! So deliciously seasoned and tender on the soft Genova bread, I could only eat half. The price seems high but the sandwich is well worth it. (If you go to any fast food place, you are already spending $30+. Also, this is so much better than fast food.) I highly recommend this sandwich/burger shop. Support small businesses, especially when they make great tasting food! I'll have to come back and try their chocolate, banana cream, lemon, coconut creme or pecan pie next time! read more

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Overall the sandwich was decent. Not my favorite but definitely not trash and I didn't have the after feeling like I wasted my money. Might have been because I paired with the wrong kind of cheese but eleven dollars for a 6" sandwich the portion size was very nice! I will be trying their other menu options. Customer service was welcoming and that's a major plus because sometimes I don't go back when a place is rude even if they have great food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place alone is small but is built to get straight to the point. Small window to Order pay and pickup. Fast simple easy and straightforward.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fork It - 6" Santa Maria tritip sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Stockton, California

Great Service, really good Sandwiches.. Wasn't a long wait. I'm going to try one of the burgers next time I go.

Fork it is a special gem! So happy we found it! Their sandwiches are delicious and freshly made to order. Their meat and chicken is always fresh and best quality and marinated perfectly! The costumer service is beyond amazing! I've ordered sandwiches and food for catering and they always go above and beyond for their costumers. Oh and by the way they even have the most amazing desserts better than any bakery in town! My fav is their key lime pie the most amazing ever! read more

Chef Ike is super down to earth, makes a mean burger, and has actual passion for his craft - so much to say for a place like this because you want to root for them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's the hometown local joint and sure it's just starting out but one visit and you can feel the direction the value to the community shooot... the vibe and eats are fuego.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They even walked an order out to an elderly customer who was waiting in their car due heat. read more

Great sandwiches. Was a fan of this place in their old location, and very excited about their new place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't expect to dine in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the Big D and it was a perfect harmony between cheese meat and the bread. Had an order of fries to split and it was enough for lunch the next day. read more

Just pigged out on the chicken sandwich my kid and his mom had burgers, had a bite of one and I think that's going to be my lunch for tomorrow. I'm going to get one read more

First time here and def won't be the last. You're greeted and warmly welcomed by a lovely lady at the front while Chef is in the kitchen right behind her cookin up his masterpieces I came for a "simple" 1/4 lb cheeseburger combo coz I just wanted that burger meat flavor and it did not disappoint at all! Fries were thick cut, mixed, crispy outside and fluffy inside. I chose a can of Dr for my drink. I would have gotten a half lb if I didn't have to go back to work but that'll be another day. The lettuce, onions, and tomatoes were so fresh and just the right amount. Bread was pillowy and not too thick which I also prefer. Had the chocolate and caramel apple pie when I got home (to share with fams)... both were that chocolate pie tho.. it was like eating mousse on top, with a brownie ganache pudding crust. Yup.. you gotta try it for yourself. The caramel apple pie was just as delish. Just the right amount of sweet and salty, apples were perfectly cooked, crust was yum! I couldn't decide whether to eat cold or warm, w/ or w/o ice cream, so I ate it all kinds of ways can't wait to go back on Thursday to try the chili and buy dinner for the hubby and kiddos. Don't come lookin for white table cloths, or any table and chairs. This is not a sit yo 8ss down kinda joint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No frills, place is clean, small and just has a really nice vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come support your local mom and pop shop! read more

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Picked up 2 sandwiches here- the big D and Diablo. Lots of meat and great flavor. Some of the best tri-tip I've had in the Stockton area. Save room for the homemade cheesecake and pies! Highly recommend read more

Fork It - The big D - Sandwiches Near Me - Stockton, California

The Fork it fries and the Cowboy tri-tip sandwich make a combo that's easily one of the best I've had anywhere. You can tell there's care in the cooking -- nothing rushed, just quality ingredients done right. read more

Fork It - The Fork it fries and the Cowboy tri-tip sandwich make a combo that's easily one of the best I've had anywhere! - Sandwiches Near Me - Stockton, California

Walk in, order and take out. Standing room only, no seats. I ordered a 6 inch The Cowboy, asked for the BBQ sauce to be on the side, onion rings and a chocolate pie. It was hard because the coconut cream pie looked delicious!! Order came out within 5 minutes. Total was about $22. The 48hr marinated tri tip is so GOOD. Tender and flavorful, the onions and mushrooms were cooked to perfection. The cheese pull was insane in the best way possible. The BBQ sauce was on the smokier side than tangy which I liked so I would recommend to get it on the side so you can control the amount of sauce on your sandwich. The onion rings were crispy and large, they also give you ranch on the house without having to ask. The chocolate pie is so good!!! Not too sweet while still being a decadent chocolatey thick mousse texture. The crust is slightly chewy, like a cookie texture and not a crumbly graham cracker like store bought pies. RECCOMEND! I have no doubt that their other desserts are amazing, when I came in today they had just finished making the coconut cream pies. Will have to try next time, they also have cheesecakes. SUPER GOOD DESSERT. I had my doubts when the first 10 reviews had no photos of their own but this spot is legit. Service was awesome and friendly. Will be coming back. read more

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First time trying this place and oh so glad we did! Food was absolutely delicious! The meats were so flavorful and juicy. The sides done perfectly. Real deal buttermilk ranch to go with perfectly crunchy & seasoned tator tots. So good, we'd travel for the food. These guys are killing it with the bbq and everything else they're serving up, including killer desserts. They had great pride in their food and it shows. For the amount we paid which was a little over $40, we got a lot of great tasting food and great customer service! read more

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