I have a soft spot for Mr.Pickle's in El Cerrito. Hearty sandwiches, freshly baked Dutch Crunch…read morerolls, yummy chocolate chip cookies with every order, and such sweet staff that are always so quick and efficient at the El Cerrito location. Typically always grab sandwiches to-go, but pre-pandemic this spot was always bustling inside. While the Mr.Pickle (chicken breast, bacon, avo, cheese) is our typical order, I noticed on this lunch trip they now have wraps/any sando can be made into a wrap. I ordered a Cali Tuna (tuna salad, Swiss cheese, avo, cucumber) in a spinach tortilla..delicious! Fresh, crisp, and felt like it came from an old school mom and pop deli...man, how I miss those! Each wrap/Sando comes with the "works" which essentially is mayo, mustard, garlic sauce, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini, lettuce and pickles..the garlic sauce is delish and kinda their thing! Also to note, they offer veggie and vegan options, and salads. Kiddo menu too! We have a soft spot for their old school mac salad found in the fridge, and their chip varieties. There is something about that feeling you get when you walk into a sandwich spot that is just indescribable..guess I'm just a forever fan of local shops franchise or not. This location has street parking out front (or if push comes to shove, park in the shopping center next door and walk over). Hearty sandwiches, fair pricing, fun interior, smiles upon entry, and just a really cool, well-oiled machine :)

Ordered from doordash with tax tip, delivery it cost me $26.80, and even at $18 for a sandwich I…read morecan't say it's worth it. Too expensive, too much mustard, not enough flavor. Safeway sandwiches are cheaper and better.I also hate these canned responses where they say thank you. I gave you three stars which frankly is generous. It's not super hard to make a sandwich and I expect quality ingredients. Your sandwich was below par period and no there is no way to make up for expensive mediocre food.

Still my favorite go to banh mi spot, friendly workers, great prices. My favorite order is the #8…read morebanh mi with a viet iced coffee They also sell trays of other kinds of foods depending on the time of day (egg rolls, spring rolls, banh cuon, etc). This is only a takeaway spot and there's parking

I love this hole in the wall spot! Cheap Sandwiches. I wish they would put a little bit more of…read morepate. The service is fast and quick! You can add fried egg too but when it's too busy they are unable to do it. Grilled pork Meatballs Are great too!

They are so kind and wonderful here! I hosted my birthday party at Dolly's and am so glad that I…read moredid. It is a really cozy spot and Dolly and her partner took great care of us. I've also visited a few times for a date night or a drink with friends. Foodwise, I'm a fan of the salad with shrimp and the meatballs. For my birthday party we ordered a cheeseboard and a platter of desserts for the group to share and all were delicious.

I'm so thrilled my Yelp search brought me to Dolly's!…read more As someone who loves supporting local gems, I was excited to try something new in the neighborhood. Dolly's has such an amazing variety of wine and food options! I went for the beet salad, fettuccine Alfredo (which they make fresh in a Parmesan cheese wheel!), and a triple-chocolate mousse dessert. Everything was so good! The Pinot Noir and espresso were the perfect pair with my meal, too. The space is a bit cozy (not the best for large groups), but it has such a warm and inviting vibe--it's super clean and comfortable! Dolly herself is just the sweetest; she truly has a beautiful soul. The service was top-notch, and I can't wait to come back soon!

very very good food, they sell a big variety of sandwiches however if you plan to order the salami…read moresandwhich please note that you need the jaws of life to bite through the salami (as in it's extremely hard)

Came in with the family. It was quite busy. We were served pretty quickly. I had the turkey, bacon…read moreand avocado on dutch crunch bread. It was delicious. My family had the same and enjoyed them. I also got a small container of their olive mix which was very good. We will definitely be back for more sandwiches

Walked in greeted right away! 10/10! She was delivering an…read moreorder. She said I will be right with you. Very nice polite so far I love it here. She quickly came back. I told her I would love the lunch special. She said ok. She said the sodas are right behind you. Coke,sprite,Diet Coke. I appreciate she explained the ones I could have. BC the refrigerator was filled with tons of sodas. The meal came out very quickly. Hot fresh smelled great! 10/10! I go to my car drove to my destination. I began eating my food. Chicken very good. Not overly salted which is great for me. BC of high blood pressure. 10/10. Fries just your normal fries. I'm glad they weren't salty. 4/10. Fries. I like mines cooked hard so be it. Home made tortillas! 10:10 would recommend! Coke nice and cold refreshing. Bon o Bon delicious wafer,chocolate candy. I liked it. I will return! Excellent Customer Service!

Awesome service. Friendly attentive staff…read more Excellent food! A definite must try! Wonderful ambiance with a homely vibe.

I have lived in Richmond forever and I am not sure how we have missed this spot. We ordered take…read moreout. The Lasagna was absolutely tasty. Ingredients are fresh and made from scratch . A touch of the spicey italian sausage was the hit. Portions are generous for the price. It is served with garlic bread which was also fresh. Meals were nice and hot . the sandwiches are good too. I highly recommend trying them out.

I had a nice experience at Navarros Italian Deli. The service was really good ....I'm pretty…read moreindecisive when it comes to ordering, and she was so patient and kind while I figured everything out, which I truly appreciated. The sandwiches are a little on the pricier side, but they do come with chips, which is a plus. The lunch meat was sliced thinner than I prefer, Im just used to thicker slices of turkey but that's more of a personal taste thing. Overall, it was okay..

Absolutely lovely shop and eatery and the service was super friendly, cheese sandwich stupid good…read moreand every other snack and dish we got was delicious. Highly recommend and bring your dog next door and have a pint at Ocean View to enjoy your eats with.

Great spot! Had a curry rice bowl and a corned beef sandwich. Both were fantastic,. Can't wait…read moreto come back and try more options. Also grabbed beers next door.

Parking is so nice. There is plenty! 2 hour limit though…read more I got an iced cafe latte and it was good. Staff are nice!

I am a symptomatic celiac, so I look for places that offer gluten free but also are knowledgeable…read moreabout separate preparations to avoid cross contamination. We tried Well Grounded today because we heard that this was an option with them. Yes, they offer separate prepare stations, yes they have gf bread and bagels, but the portions are TINY. And when I say tiny, I mean 2-3 bites per side of the sandwich for an extra $3.85 to get gf bread options. We got a refund because of how small our nearly $15 breakfast sandwiches were. I appreciate the dedicated preparation stations and the knowledge of the staff, but I also don't want to get ripped off for having dietary needs. When I asked the staff about the size issue they said this was their standard gf bread size. People in line chimed in saying how messed up it was that the gf sandwich sizes were about half the size of their regular portions. The staff ended up giving us a refund and we still ate the food. Which was decent, but still certainly not worth $13-15 per portion. Also had a coffee, was decent, average tasting with Torani syrups.

Perfect brunch place for a group, many menu options and seats! My party got a caramel macchiato,…read morehot chocolate, green tea and a chai latte, all turned out great. Everyone loved what they got, croissant sandwich, egg/avocado toast, bagel sandwich (pictured). So nice to see they have gluten-free toast available! Service was quick especially for the amount we ordered. Everyone was nice, especially the worker that hand scooped our Booza icecream at the end. Didn't even get a picture because we were too excited to try it!

Everything, from booza ice cream to knafeh, to sandwiches and drinks, are delicious at Roast &…read moreToast. My four year-old didn't like all the mixings on top, so we let him try just the booza and he liked it! He even carried it all the way home and tried to put it in the freezer for later. The vibe is immaculate. Lots of people like to sit at the tables indoors yet the outdoor seating is truly delightful in Berkeley if you are lucky enough to get a table.

My husband and his bestie remember a time when they visited Ike's first location in the Castro,…read morenever thinking it would grow to the empire it is today. With a franchise location now in El Cerrito (yay!), I can't help but love the fun and quirky sandwich titles like the Jaymee Sirewich and Going Home for Thanksgiving, also all the nodes to Bay Area sports like the Beast Mode and Madison Bumgarner. From the famous Dutch Crunch sandwich rolls to the dirty sauce that's added to every sandwich (secret recipe), to the Caramel Apple Lollipop (very nostalgic to grade school), and Zapp's potato chips with a node to Nola, it's always a good time with Ike's. I recently tried the Mozzarella's Big Cheese: Halal Chicken, Honey Mustard, Real Honey, Provolone (and added avo) on Dutch Crunch. Delicious! You can order your sandwiches also in a bowl, with gluten free bread, or can ask for the innards of the roll to be removed for those that still want some bread but not so carby. To note, you can also request Vegan dirty sauce. They have a pretty cool array of vegan and veggie sandwich options, really catering to all sandwich lovers and folks that don't mind stepping outside the box, getting their hands a little messy, and enjoying an overall exciting experience from the norm. I'm all for it. With this location you can order ahead on the website for pickup, which seems to be the move to beat the school/kiddo rush during peak hours.

My first visit to them was ages ago in Oakland. The downtown Oakland location was around during the…read moreart walk and my husband wanted a sandwich. I was overwhelmed by the offerings and wanted to go. But the lure of gluten free bread was too much. And I didn't have to pay extra? I was sold. Especially after they asked if there was a preference or an allergy. With the allergy, they have a place dedicated for preparation, which greatly reduced cross contamination. I fell in love. But now??? This is my second visit. The first visit consisted of a guy scratching his arm as he was on his way from the sandwich prep area to the cash register. He was scratching a lot. I left. I turned around when I saw a woman come from the back to prepare sandwiches. Unfortunately, when it was time for my sandwich he prepared it. He wasn't scratching himself, but initial impressions are hard to shake. This was my second visit because my husband wanted a sandwich before our trip to LA. First, you have to pay $3 for gluten free. They make their own buns? Why do they do that? And the buns are so much smaller. So, I know which sando is mine in the bag because it's the smallest. I don't like that. Next, you have to check on the sauces. One sando that I ordered was fine until they changed the marmalade to one that has gluten in it. Why? I couldn't think of a reason. Luckily, the person at the shop (this was in Emeryville) was also gluten free and knew about this. I had to order another sandwich that'd I'd never had before as a result. It was fine, but not what I wanted. Then, they went from having slices of meat to it being more of a bits of meat surrounded by a lot of mayo and other things. So what used to be slices of meat with fixings became a meat salad with fixings. Also, can someone explain to me why it is that every time I order a drink, there are dark hard sand-like bits at the bottom of my cup? I know they clean it because I taste the cleaner, literally. But the dark gravel-looking bits at the bottom of the cup is disconcerting. What used to be a special experience isn't so special anymore. Especially with expansion. I used to dream of them being closer to where I'm located and now that they are here, the specialness is gone. A smaller substandard sandwich with a soda with brown crunchy bits at the bottom of the cup? No thanks. And not to mention the fact that the last time I ordered flavored chips, they didn't even hav salt on them. The only flavor was potato - no BBQ. No thanks.