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    Knuckle Sandwiches

    4.3 (610 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Hero sandwich
    Steve S.

    We were looking for something a little different and I found Knuckle Sandwich on Yelp. The menu looked pretty good so we decided to try it, since it was only a few miles from the house. The portions were huge and the service was pretty fast. The atmosphere is casual and very Chicago oriented. (I'm from Chicago but it's weird to find it in Mesa) anyway the food was good and I'd come back again. Only drawback: if you've read any of my reviews at all, you'll know where this is going: Pepsi products. Bleh...

    Garden Salad
    Evelyn D.

    Very friendly staff. Clean place. Cole slaw was a bit on the tangy side but still good. Ordered the pastrami knockout (9oz) of meat with Swiss and mustard (no mayo as that would be sacrilegious). The sandwich was a knockout, the meat was super lean with a great taste. We had a garden salad which was huge.

    Corned beef Ruben
    Tanya G.

    Why isn't this restaurant blowing up? Wow!! Everything we tried was so great. The Corned beef Ruben was so meaty. What I enjoyed was the way they made the sandwich. Every bite was delicious The potato salad was tasty with a hint of sweetness. They had banana pudding on special. If you see it get it!! Thank me later. The service was kind and very helpful 5 stars

    Hair in my Tuna Salad Sandwich. Took it out of my mouth!
    Abir L.

    We decided to get sandwiches from knuckle today based on the great reviews. We tried them about 4 years ago when they first opened and they were good. Although the sandwich was tasty, I was finishing up my first half, only to feel something strange in my mouth. Sure enough, it was a hair. And this is not mine because it was inside the sandwich and I bit into it. I also have curly hair. I'm very disappointed. I hope this will be noted so it doesn't happen to other people in the future. I of course will be throwing out the rest.

    The American
    Josephine T.

    Holy moly where do I start? These sandwiches were M A S S I V E. High quality meats and toppings. It's a popular spot and is sometimes difficult to find seating. Soooo many sandwiches to try. The sides were just meh, but honestly, you won't have room for them anyway!

    Angie T.

    Knuckle sandwich is hands-down the best sandwich shop in the east Valley! They make all their meats in house - no "cold cuts "here. The turkey is carved straight from one of the fresh birds they roast every morning, and the ham comes in generous chunks from the several hams they cook daily. The freshness doesn't stop there - every sandwich is served on a bakery refresh roll that are soft, flavorful, and the perfect compliment to the fillings. You can taste the caring quality in every bite. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back and try every single sandwich on the menu!

    Desserts
    Joe L.

    This is a very nice place to grab a meal. Be advised they stop serving breakfast at 1030, which is too bad because they had some very good dishes on the menu. So we ended up having lunch which was very good. The Reuben sandwich with pastrami was very good. The chicken salad sandwich was also a winner. The staff was super friendly and were the ones that recommended the sandwiches... winner! The menu was pretty entertaining too. They had cute names for the different dishes. They also have "diabetic cookies" which were good.

    Susan G.

    6/7/25: Short version - drove 30 miles to try Knuckle Sandwiches and we would do it again. Very color restaurant inside, pretty wide patio (no misters), fun artwork & decor, and quite a few tables for customers (but not crammed together). Long version - the gal behind the counter (sorry for not catching her name) was extremely upbeat & friendly, she started right in being all helpful with bread choices, describing the sammy sizes, and offering advice when asked "coleslaw or regular potato salad?" She said coleslaw & it was a good choice. It was the creamy type, not the vinegary type. My sister enjoyed the German potato salad. I ordered the steak sub (sans onions), sister went with the heavyweight (three kinds of meat). Both came with a large, crunchy pickle quarter. The steak sub was loaded with meat that was well seasoned, and had just the right about of mushrooms, and a scooch of the horseradish sauce (just like the gal said it was so kudos to her again). :-) Everything was reasonably priced, too. I would take a Knuckle Sandwich over those other larger brand name sandwiches any day.

    Patty melt and cream of potato soup
    Ana F.

    It was our first visit to Knuckle Sandwiches. There were eight people in our group. Ladies at the cash registers asked if we were new to the establishment and I said yes, and they were very helpful showing us the menu and explaining everything. The picture shows a Dagwood sandwich and a patty melt with cream of potato soup. In our group, we had a variety of sandwiches. The roast beef sandwich with provolone was given a very high reading by one of the people in our group. The chicken salad was ordered by three people, and all of them agreed that it was delicious and a lot of food for the money. Everyone in the group was very satisfied with their order. We will definitely be going back to Knuckle Sandwiches!!

    Agnes K.

    I was at Bashas next door and decides to stop in for a sandwich. I've had their Ceaser Salad with chicken before and it was good but nothing special but it's salad. Their chocolate cake and Zucchini bread are great choices for a sweet tooth. My son liked the pasta salad and I enjoyed their sandwiches. Portion was big and filling The staff was average no one went above or beyond but at least they were courteous. I like the decor and it's got plenty of seating.

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    Brittany H.

    I had the BLT with no bacon. Really tasty a little dry but really tasty. I would order again with mayo. This was a delivery order

    The best chicken salad sandwich in town.

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    8 days ago

    Great food! The pastrami is super flavorful. Met the owner (Roscoe) great guy and very personable

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    30 days ago

    Got the steak sandwich. It was mid. Tasted like yesterdays warmed up in a microwave. Might try again if in the area.

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    Overpriced and below average food. Inside of the restaurant needs an update. Do not recommend.

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    We got turkey and ham. These sandwiches were dry, flavorless and overpriced. Very disappointed.

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    This is the best sandwich shop in town! My favorite is the Hero, a nice Italian sub. They also make tasty breakfast burritos!

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    Ask the Community - Knuckle Sandwiches

    Do you offer gluten free bread?

    Yes we do.

    Is this Keto friendly? Can I get sandwiches in a lettuce wraps? Can I get fruit, etc. Instead of chips or Fry's?

    Yes. We offer romaine lettuce wraps for most of our sandwiches. We do offer fruit salad as a side. We also have the option to use two portobello caps as buns(these tend to sell out fast)

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