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Loose Caboose

3.5 (60 reviews)
InexpensiveSandwiches
Open • 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Casual
Quiet
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Neen M.

Hometown vibes at its finest. Literally the largest and freshest sandwiches and they are so fresh tasting. I actually prefer dining in her than taking to go because it's such a ma and pa vibe, the decor, the ambiance just make you feel good. Lovely staff and friendly vibes.

The "Loose Caboose"
Michael H.

Love The "Loose Caboose" In Salinas, CA Best Sandwich Shop In Town...!!! I Ordered "The Loose Caboose Sandwich " ;Turkey, Ham, Avocado, With Jack Cheese, Lettuce, And Tomato's On Sourdough Bread...!!! Yummmmerrzzzzz...!!!!! If You're Ever In Salinas,CA And Looking For A Good Sandwich...!!! "The Loose Caboose " Is Definitely The Spot To Hit Up...!! The Mother Daughter Team Are Awesome They Get You In And Out Quickly In A Timely Manner..!! The Decor Is All Railroad Inspired.!! Casual Place To Eat A Quick Lunch..!! And Friendly Service..!!!

Loose Caboose + Sprouts on Sliced Sourdough
Roman M.

Loose Caboose is ok! I stopped by for a sandwich on Saturday around 1 and was a bit disappointed when they told me they were out of French Rolls. Ok, whatever I just got the sliced sourdough instead. I got the Loose Caboose with sprouts and it was surprisingly really good. Everything was so fresh and the sprouts were amazing. I love a sandwich place that still does sprouts, its rare! The only thing I disliked was the sliced sourdough bread. It was too thin and was barely holding the sandwich together. The tables appeared to be clean, it was tidy. However the place as a whole could use a good dusting. Dang I get it, they are going for the retro feel but you can achieve it without all the layers of dust and dust balls on everything. The ladies behind the counter... so sweet! They were attentive and our sandwiches came out fast. I asked for a water and they later asked if I wanted a refill. Honestly, I would have given this place 4 stars, easily! HOWEVER, if you follow my reviews you know for me consistency is key. The fact that a sandwich shop is out of bread is less than ideal. It's one of the main ingredients. I will definitely be back!

The food is great and i go there pretty often. today I went in, got a sandwhich and found what seems to be a tick in the sandwhich. when I informed them about the tick they didn't seem to care at all. I wasn't expecting a whole refund, but atleast maybe an apology. Did not receive either

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9 years ago

One of my favorite lunch time stops. And the portions are very big. A little dark but has a cozy, family feel to this sandwich shop.

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Awesome sandwich shop. Try to go for lunch most Saturday afternoons. Recommend the "loose caboose" sandwich it is great.

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I enjoyed the cleanliness of this location. The people were all very nice. The sandwich was good. Staff was friendly.

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nothing you can't make at home, and they are not very welcoming if you aren't a regular.

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Sourdough & Co

Sourdough & Co

4.2(48 reviews)
3.3 mi

Even though it's a chain, it feels like a family business! They have great sandwiches and salads…read morewhere you can really taste the fresh ingredients. Rena and the rest of the team are always friendly and provide great service.

First timer here, ordered take out food was neatly wrapped reminded me a lot of the old togos's one…read moreof my all time favorites ! I chose this restaurant because i have a love of sandwiches , primarily in my area of Salinas... some other places that have been around for a very long time so read my review with that in mind please... As much as i enjoy giving 5 stars reviews to promote new and older businesses local! i must be very honest. I ordered a turkey sandwich with garlic pesto sauce, added extra meat and it came with cheese and lettuce tomatoes. i love sourdough a lot... my bread was very difficult to even bite into literally. I have to say the meat was minimal a thin slice of cheese and i could barely see the added avacado we added. i was hungry the size of sandwich as or looked big 8 inch. i as handed my sandwich and hubby says i hope you enjoy as it was $25 for the sandwich so i knew before i unwrapped it! I'm sorry, but i probably would have to give a 2 for the sauce taste of a hint of garlic pesto sauce is green usually and overall this sandwich was just A lot of "bread" not worth $25 i feel it could of been better ! for the extras we added and barely saw any of it period. In my opinion people making sandwiches either didn't weigh the amount of meats out in sandwiches and don't understand the extra and how much it costed. The presentation of sandwich was very professional. but not worth $25 at all. I hope management sees this review because i was hoping this would have been my new place for a good sandwich. the menu has so many selections. but unfortunately i can't see chancing spending $50 for two sandwich meals also side note: i didn't order full meal either no chips of drink. please give quality and quantity new time to avoid un happy customers. thanks anyways, i hope this place improves for future customers and maybe one day i'll try again?! just a lot of $$ for very little food and mostly bread and way to hard to eat... regards, Corina

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The 31st Grill

4.3(188 reviews)
0.5 mi
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Best pastrami sandwich outside of New York. my wife said her corn muffin which was huge was the…read morebest she ever had. Service was outstanding. Excellent parking. Cant wait to go back.

My son and I decided to have lunch at The 31st Grill. This was our first time having lunch here…read more When we arrived, we were treated and sat right away, which is always a good start. My son ordered the Patty Melt with a side of Caesar salad. I ordered the Tuna Melt with a size of onion rings. Both sides were considered upgrades and were an extra cost. My son really liked the Patty Melt. He gave it a 4 out of 5. The sourdough bread is thick, but soft on the inside. The burger patty was juicy, flavorful, and cooked well. He also liked the grilled onions and sauce that was a thousand island type sauce - they all complement the melt very well. He also really enjoyed the Caesar salad. I liked the Tuna Melt. The tuna salad had good flavor and there was a hearty amount of tuna in the sandwich. I was able to change the cheese to Swiss cheese, which gave the sandwich a softer cheese flavor. The bread was also a winner in my book. The onion rings were great. They are fresh made and very crispy - with a side of ranch, it was a very tasty side dish that went so well with my tuna melt. Overall, we had a good experience for lunch. We had very good food. Our waiter Erik was courteous, attentive, and fast. We will definitely be back and will plan to save room for some of those delicious looking pies.

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Love their sandwiches the supercharger is my favorite but they have other great sandwiches also and…read morethe cookies can't forget the cookies

8/10 I ordered the…read moreSupercharger and the Belair, and overall both sandwiches were solid, filling and generously packed. Starting with the Supercharger, this was easily the standout of the two. It's loaded with roast beef, bacon, turkey, ham, salami, pepperoncini, tomatoes, red onions, gouda cheese, and chipotle aioli on a ciabatta roll. They definitely don't skimp on the meat, which makes it super satisfying. The combination of the soft ciabatta and cheese worked really well together and balanced out the heaviness of the meats. My only complaint is that it could've used a bit more sauce, something like extra mustard or mayo would've taken it to the next level. Still, a strong 8.5/10. The Belair was decent but didn't quite hit the same level. It came with turkey breast, bacon, gouda cheese, spring mix, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, and chipotle aioli on fresh sliced sourdough. Ours actually came with American cheese instead of gouda, which slightly changed the flavor profile. It was a good sandwich overall, but noticeably drier, especially with the sourdough, so it definitely needed more sauce to bring everything together. I'd give it a 7.2/10. Service was fast and efficient, which I appreciated. The ambiance stood out too, it has a cool retro gas station vibe that gives the place some personality and makes it feel unique. Staff was friendly, and the overall experience was smooth.

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3.8(289 reviews)
0.8 mi
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I stopped by Portabello's for a Sunday brunch and overall, I had a very nice experience. We were…read moreseated right away and provided menus promptly, which is always a good start. We ordered avocado toast, French toast, banana pecan pancake, house potatoes, and an Aperol spritzer. My avocado toast was served on a single very thick piece of bread, which had a very generous amount of avocado smash and was topped off with this delightful and fresh arugula salad. I added an over easy egg for an extra charge that was the perfect balance. The house salad was simple with butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, with a light lemon house dressing that brought the salad together. It was refreshing. The French toast is pretty standard. Nothing that particularly stood out. The banana pecan pancake was delicious and shared with everyone at the table. The house potatoes were extra crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, which I found particularly satisfying. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and found Portabello's to be a good brunch spot in Salinas. The service was fast, the food portions were big, the food tasted fresh, and it was a nice ambiance. I would definitely return for the avocado toast and potatoes. Side note - I noticed Caesar Salad was misspelled on the menu as "Caeser"

Popped in father's Day brunch and wanted to check it out. There was a wide selection of entrées…read morethat included scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict and loco moco, French toast and pancakes as well as proteins like bacon and sausage. The service was okay as I was half way through my meal before I got coffee and ordered. Bloody Mary which was just okay with a lemon and olive on the stick...celery would have made it look prettier. The restaurant has modern feel in the courtyard area is usually the best place for an outdoor brunch.

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Portobello's - Banana walnut pancake

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