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    Mean Sandwich

    4.3 (411 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Oyster poor boy with fried potatoes
    Katie A.

    Really helpful service. Had the oyster poor boy, and it was absolutely stunning. It came with fried potatoes, which were actually chunks of potatoes, and it was delicious. BF and I got the same thing... And split a beer. They had a nice selection of draft beer. The poor boy oyster sandwich was $21.

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    Ryan E.

    They make some great sandwiches here. We got a double DAMBurger. It was very good. Not a lot of seating, but we were able to get some bar stone at the counter which were fine. We weren't big fans of the potato's:/fries. They were so salty. All staff were very nice. Next time I come back I will try the MEAN sandwich. It looked very good.

    Wedge Salad, The Mean Sandwich, and potato skins.
    Sharon K.

    When we arrived there was a long line and lots of people waiting. We weren't sure how long the wait was, but it seemed like things were moving pretty good. Its fairly clean and efficient. The reviews were really good so we decided to give it a try. You order at the counter and find a seat or take it to go. Be careful of add ons or asking for things to be put on the side as they do charge extra for that. You can also order online and pick up as well if you don't want to jockey for a seat. On a nice day they also have seating outside in the back. We ordered the Wedge Salad and The Mean Sandwich. The sandwich comes with potato skins too. I love potato skins so I was excited to try those. They are pretty quick with getting you order out. Generally about 15 minutes for your order to come out. The Mean Sandwich is great! It has a savory, sweet, and sour quality that is perfect. The balance of flavors make the experience very enjoyable. The potato skins are perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Little nuggets of goodness. The Wedge Salad was really good as well. Lots of bacon bits and just the right amount of cheese and dressing. Some places drown it in dressing but this was just right. The staff is super nice and hard working. They would clean the tables regularly and make sure everyone was doing well. This place should be a case study on efficiency, service, and good food. I live on the eastside but I would make the trek over to Ballard for this!

    The Mean
    Rima Z.

    What a great meal! The humorous exterior has long intrigued me when driving by on the bus. The friendly greeting from the cashier was welcoming and our interaction was lighthearted and fun. Loved his insights as to the variety of dipping sauces as well. The place is spotless; one of the team members walked through constantly, cleaning the counters and asking patrons if their meals were satisfactory. The owner also came out to have a word and discuss the sandwich ingredients. This is always such a welcome touch, not usually found in a casual restaurant. It really shows how dedicated they are to the product and the experience. I ordered their signature sandwich- the Mean. Absolutely fantastic. Thick chunks of corned beef, pickled cabbage, generous bunch of mint and a home made mustard (made with horseradish?) - every bite was a burst of flavor. Fresh mint was a genius pairing. The salt and pepper fries (half a pound!) were phenomenal. Crispy bits and huge chunks of potatoes all perfectly cooked and well seasoned. To have both sizes so well cooked is sorcery. The dipping sauces (lemon mayo and a spicy remoulade) were the perfect accompaniment. Believe the hype on this sandwich place. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other options!

    First time here
    Iggy R.

    I waited a long time to try this, coming all the way from Lakewood. Now there's no burger place like this, or I mean a sandwich shop like this. It truly delivered what I was looking for and gave me a great sense of awe. My wife ordered the d.a.m original--it's the dry-aged beer Smashburger--and I got the fish sandwich--the best, made with Spanish sardines.

    JCVH Sandwich
    Jonathan W.

    I was in a rush and mapped the closest sandwich shop while on a job. I ended up at this unique spot and although it was pricier than I planned it was worth it. Everything is well thought of, and completely opposite of the boring corporate sandwiches I'm usually stuck with. I was warmly welcomed by staff and they were helpful. Great ambiance I got the falafel sandwich which was yummy but wish I would have gotten meat. The potato skins were a yummy change of pace from fries as well.

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    Pauline L.

    Walked here from a brewery nearby. Small divey kind of place with some stall seating indoors and covered wooden picnic table seating in the back with a random ping pong table. Our group ordered the MEAN, the fried chicken sandwich, and the falafel burger sandwich. Prices are quite high, but I guess it's because they have to pay rent in Seattle and the cost of the sandwich includes the fresh hand-cut fries, but still - ouch! About $20/sandwich... better be good! Also, sauces/dips other than ketchup are an extra cost. T_T One guy in our party doesn't eat pork and asked about it and the cashier explained that they use the same fryer for everything, so he could not promise no cross-contamination. He was nice about it but it was funny how much bigger a deal he was making of it than my friend was. Anyways, you order at the counter, they hand you a cute table number on top of different toy cars. We sat out in the back and played ping pong until they brought out the sandwiches. I honestly loved my sandwich. It was a good size and full of flavor. The fried chicken sandwiches looked huge and filling. The MEAN sandwich was brisket and we found that meant corned beef brisket. Husband thought it tasted fine but was disappointed in how little meat there was compared to everyone else's sandwiches. Lots of veggies though. Everyone loved the fries. Super crispy and flavorful. However, it would have been nice if we could have ordered the sandwich without the fries at a lower price and just had the option of ordering fries if someone wanted it. So, nice that we got to try this place. Flavorful, fresh, but way too expensive for us to make an effort to come back again. At this price point, we can go somewhere a little fancier.

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    Robyn W.

    I split the jersey sandwich with one of my boys. The quality was superb and the sandwich was huge! Loved the "fries." We got some extra sauces on the side - white sauce and buffalo sauce. Fresh and delicious!

    Mean sandwich
    Barbara K.

    We've been here many times and love it, especially the Mean, thick cut corned beef with red cabbage slaw and mint! We've learned to share it because it comes with a ton of fries! But this time the slaw and mint were mostly on one half of the sandwich, because the second half of my half had no slaw or mint. And the corned beef was crisp/hard on one side. Disappointing.

    WTK (fried chicken po'boy)
    Cari L.

    Excellent but expensive sandwiches! It's a small, unassuming spot with relaxed vibes (though they've won some serious awards!) and very friendly service. The menu isn't huge, so I would make sure to check online beforehand if you have any dietary restrictions. The WTK (fried chicken po'boy) was AMAZING. The chicken was juicy with a light amount of breading that didn't overwhelm the rest of the sandwich. The Calabrian chili relish and lemon-pepper mayo added a pleasant zing. Bread was fine but not anything special. Overall a 9/10 sandwich. While I loved their "skins n ins," it would be nice to have the option to purchase just the sandwich for a cheaper price.

    The Fish Sando - yum!!! I want 3 more to go. Ha.
    Shelly C.

    Omg. My daughter sent me here, we are foodies and she knew that I would love it. I got The Fish sandwich, it was so flavorful and deliciously balanced. Sweet, tart, umami, crunchy and soft, all at the same time. The sardines were luscious and unctuous, with a deeply satisfying mouthfeel - perfectly cooked and super fresh. The bun was thin and fresh, it complemented the sandwich perfectly and held it well. The black pepper aioli was a great addition. Bravo, Skyler!!

    Wedge salad
    Cianna B.

    A fun exaggerated sandwich place in frelard. We dropped in on a Sunday for lunch and were greeted with friendly service. They helped his pick out a sandwich and sides, we went with the Jersey shore and grabbed a seat at the counter looking out. Food came out hot and fresh. The potato skins and ins were tasty and went well with the jalapeño ranch. The wedge salad had all the right elements but was way over dressed burying a lot of the flavor, I'd ask for the dressing on the side next time. In general food was tasty but oversalted. I'd go back and try a few more things to see if that's a consistent problem because it was a fun and friendly place

    Mean!
    Chris D.

    Great funky little sandwich place with freaking viewfinders from the 80's to see pics of the food! Service is amazing, hand made fries and great sandwiches! Highly recommend the "mean" sandwich.

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    A cut above. They know what they are doing. Nice vibe, real care taken with the sandwiches and stake fries.

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    Had the "Mean" sandwich, some of the best corned beef I've ever had. Couldn't recommend this place more

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    Ask the Community - Mean Sandwich

    Is there an option to get just a sandwich without the skins? Online ordering doesn't have it as an option.

    Nope, all sandwiches are combos. You can upgrade your side choice from S&P to Buff Style or Loaded skins or our Mean Wedgie salad.

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