Surprisingly I was able to walk up to the counter during the Ballard Farmers Market - I was expecting a long line. And really, there should have been. Yummers! The interior is simple, and an open kitchen is always welcome. The cashier was engaging and helped make the selection(s). Extra points for the genius idea to offer a "shorty " for those of us who are indecisive and customarily eat alone. Great way to try a couple of the options! It was still difficult to narrow down my order. But I wound up selecting their best seller Rajin Cajun and the Michael King. Both had a terrific, unique flavor. Cajun. Zippy combo, with enough mayo to warrant use of 4 napkins. Well toasted bread. The sandwich was a bit lopsided, by which I mean I opened the bread to shift the ingredients around to balance out each bite. Just the right amount of spice for me. King. This was the winner. I had to alternate bites between the two sandwiches to decide which was the best. This one wound up being the flavor combo I wanted for that perfect last bite. The line sauce was bright and punchy. The yams and tofu made me wonder why I haven't been incorporating more tofu into my diet. Great crispy roll, and this sandwich was constructed with a bit more care. No shifting required. Pricing is reasonable, but other sandwich shops with an equally unique flair include some type of side (fries, chips, etc) for the same price. They don't offer a shorty, though, which was noteworthy for me and the reason I'll return. Definitely check it out! read more

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It's not often I go out for a sandwich. Let's be real: as a vegetarian, it's going to be some combo of grilled veggies, some hummus, maybe cheese if I'm feeling adventurous? I'm SO glad Other Coast proved me wrong. And I was blown away by what we got. For starters, I asked for a reco. The person behind the counter said the Michael King was super popular among veggies and vegans alike. I'm aways more likely to choose something I wouldn't make at home, and the dry rubbed tofu, roasted yams, and vegan cardamom-lime sauce fit right into that category. We paid, nabbed a table out front, and our names were soon called. Holy heck, those first few bites were just spectacular. What an interesting flavor combo! My only regret is that pickled onions weren't an option -- they would've added a great umami. My total came to just over $16 with tax and tip. We'll be back! read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Michael King sandwich: dry-rubbed tofu, roasted yams, cardamom lime sauce. Vegan! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really solid sandwich spot! Stopped in here on a Saturday after walking around Ballard and tried the Rajun Cajun as well as the Electric Wizard. Both sandwiches were delicious and very filling. The spot itself is really small and not flashy at all. There are only a few bar seating chairs inside, and then 4 or 5 tables in their outdoor, on street seating area. We came at an odd time, around 3:30pm, so there was no line and a few open tables, but I am assuming this place gets real busy around peak lunch so would take that into consideration if you are looking to go sit and eat somewhere versus takeout. The staff was friendly and it did not take too long for our sandwiches to come out. The sandwiches were super fresh and the flavors were really good. I appreciated that the baguette was not too crispy (like cut the top of your mouth crispy) while still be well toasted. The Rajun Cajun is delicious, so it deserves all the hype it gets on the menu and on here! read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My FAV sandwich shop in Seattle! The quality of the food is amazing and it's so fresh. Arrive is always pretty quick and it's a cute little shop with a cute covered wood outside seating. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - The Electric Wizard, Turkey, and custom! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a small, cramped spot with very limited seating so tight that it's hard to enjoy your meal or even have a conversation. I ordered their popular Detonator. It was labeled as spicy, but it really wasn't. I did enjoy the bread, though. The meat and sauce were just okay nothing extraordinary. I can definitely see the wait times being brutal. I waited almost 15 minutes, and orders were still coming out around 2:55. Google says they close at 3, so I'm not sure how late they keep taking orders, but I placed mine around 2:36 pm on a Sunday read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ragin Cajun......just shove it in your FACE....it is SO good!! Also the employees are all so nice! read more

The sandwiches we got were very yummy. I got the #2 turkey (no tomato) and the meat to bread ratio was perfect. We also got the italiano which was delicious and well sauced up. The service was quick. Seating was limited but we secured a spot right in the window which gave us the perfect vantage point to people watch. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have Rajun Cajun cravings it seems on a monthly basis. So tasty and well balanced flavor. I highly recommend if you haven't tried it.

The hype with the Rajun Cajun is real. Definitely a top 3 hot sandwich of all time. All the ingredients just perfectly mesh together and the bread is the start of the show, maintaining a wonderful crispy exterior while remaining soft inside. Heat is mild so even spice avoidant peeps can enjoy. If I got it again I'd add bacon. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Rajun Cajun - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A+ independent sandwich shop. I came here while browsing at the farmers market. I walked by and could smell the beautiful aroma coming from inside. Another customer saw me checking out the menu and told me about the Rajun Cajun. It looked good, but I didn't want spicy food that day. I'm a Ruben girl, so when I saw their version of a Ruben I knew I had to try. Turkey pastrami was quite intriguing. Service was just ok, but that could be because they were busy. Sandwiches were coming out like clockwork, but due to the crowd I waited about 20 mins for mines, not too bad. The sandwich was amazing and huge. I was able to share it with my family as I could not eat the whole thing alone. The sandwiches here are well made with quality ingredients. You won't complain about the price when you see how much you get and how good it is. I love the funky vibe of this place and staff there look real chill people. You won't want Subway, Jimmy Johns, or Jersey Mikes after eating at this place. You will be spoiled, plus it's always better to support small local businesses, especially when they are this good. Please give this place a try. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Our Version of a Ruben sandwich with turkey pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Rajun Cajun is a must! There's a reason it's started on the menu! Very flavorful and the bread was soft and with the right amount of crisp. They were very friendly and I also got some bread ends. I liked the outdoor seating area on a nice fall day. I'm very excited to come back and try their other sandwiches. I feel this will be another favorite in Ballard. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Rajun Cajun - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is without a doubt my favorite sandwich shop. I went so much when they had their Capitol Hill location. I will forever and always get the Rajun Cajun, it's so freaking delicious! read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Rajun Cajun - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh yes! We were in Ballard at noon, walking around looking for a sandwich. The BBQ aroma drifted by. Searching for the source, we discovered Other Coast Cafe, takeout and minimal seating shop. OMG! Delicious. Ordered two and rated their Rueben the better of the two. Incredible! Enjoy! read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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$27 bowl of turkey chili! Been coming to this place for over 10 years, and was even here 2 days ago on Sunday. Today all of a sudden the 15-year-old girl that took my order start complaining about something. Didn't think making an Italian sandwich would be so difficult. Never got the sandwich here but got the turkey chili, got the chili. I won't be back again time to branch out to another sandwich shop. Regret leaving a tip now for all of these years. read more

Got the Rajan Cajun hot sandwich. It's definitely worth the wait and would recommend calling ahead especially on the weekends. The turkey pairs well with the red onion and spicy salsa mayo. $16ish is a bit steep but the sandwich is filling. Limited seating and a bit cramped with people standing and sitting around. Street parking is available but may get tricky. read more

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I feel like it is so hard to find a really good sandwich place in PNW especially as someone who grew up in NYC. BUT this was very good! The bread was perfection, crispy but soft and tasty. The flavors came together perfectly. I'm so happy I finally got to try this place and I definitely will be coming back! read more

Placed an order for pickup on my way home from work. I ordered the Rajun Cajun sandwich and the Detonator sandwich. The Rajun Cajun sandwich was my favorite, had a good spice to it. The Detonator is basically a spicier version of the Rajun Cajun sandwich but it was too spicy for me. Overall great hot sandwiches, would definitely eat here again. read more

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Cute little hole in the wall in Ballard. Came here for lunch, and ordered the half hot sandwich and a chop salad - the total came to $24 with tip which seemed reasonable for food prices nowadays. There's limited seating inside, and a decent amount of seats outside that are covered. The place was pretty busy at 1 PM so it took about 20 minutes to get our food. I will be back to try other items on their menu. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Chop Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Solid 3 stars for this hole in the wall Ballard Sandwich Shop While the sandwiches are decent...it's a bit hard to warrant the price tag. $15+ for a 7" Sammy that is just OK can be a little painful. Rajun Cajun is the go-to...but they have a wide array of choices. Wait for food is usually around 15+ minutes regardless if they are busy or not which I found a bit odd? I walked in right as they opened the other day and still had to wait that long. Hmm. Also, Plan to have the roof of your mouth ravaged by the baguette bread. While it's fresh and tasty, it's a bit much for the sandwich itself, and honestly takes away from the overall sandwich flavor. It also absorbs all the mayo so the sandwich still tastes slightly dry. Don't get me wrong, the food isn't bad by any means...all ingredients are fresh, but nothing to write home about. read more

Rajun Cajun is elite! They pack in the meat and the spicy salsa mayo is delicious. The bread is perfectly crispy, fresh, yet soft. Overall great place to get a delicious sandwich! read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Rajun Cajun plus lettuce - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tasty Sammy - Pricy Sammy - Worth it Sammy Was scrolling through social media when this joint popped up on advertisement, I'm a sucker for a good sandwich and I was NOT disappointed. Came on a Tuesday for lunch, only had a ten minute wait. I ordered the rajun cajun and am stoked to try the "it's our version of a Reuben" next time. Overall a pretty tasty sammy, the meat was good quality, the toasted baguette was the perfect texture, and there was just the right amount of veggies. The rajun cajun wasn't horridly spicy, but those weary of spice I don't think this is a sammy for you. My only complaint is that it's not the place to dine in when busy, unless you can snag a seat and $15.00 for a sandwich only with no sides included. Heard it gets busy on weekends, Ballard doesn't offer a lot of parking so maybe order ahead or plan accordingly. Worth a try! Is it Seattle best sandwich? No, but does it put up a good fight? Sure does read more

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Awesome as always. Seriously never had a better sandwich anywhere! Was there this morning picking up an order to go...Rajun Cajun is sooo craveable! Everyone that works there is always so friendly! If you try it once you are hooked! Worth every penny! read more

Cramped, rude staff... Service was terrible! And I'm not talking about the wait time for our sandwich(which was a little overpriced) Walked up to the counter and greeted by a young lady(?) who was rude and condescending from the jump. I asked for if my sandwich could be cut in half and she rolled her eyes, sighed, and then said. "It will be" then this is the best part. She shakes the tip jar because I paid cash and my change was 5$ bill and coins - if they want tips for the whole staff they better get a better employee at the register. Not worth going back. The sandwich was just ok... I really liked the bread. read more

My brothers rave about the Rajun Cajun sandwich and I finally tried it on my latest trip. We went during their happy hour which is where the Rajun sandwich is half off but only between 3-3:30 for in person orders. My boyfriend went ahead while I parked and we made it right as he ordered because you have to be present as it's only 1 per person. The sandwich was good but a bit spicy for me. I would come back and try another sandwich. But my brothers and boyfriend really like it. read more

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Best sandwich ever! Went in on a whim while visiting nearby shops after visiting locks and salmon run. Not expecting much but so tasty bread and filling. read more

Came here from a TikTok Rec Sandwiches take about 25-30mins per order after you order. They're fairly small for $20ish dollars. I liked the option to buy a whole pickle. The electric wizard was tasty but the sauce made it kinda hard to eat. We actually ended up taking our sandwiches to a nearby coffee shop because there's very limited seating in the actual shop. I almost ordered a 14". I guess it typically comes on 7" of bread... which is fairly small if you think bout it. I saw the price jump to like $27 if I had done the 14" and I'm kinda glad I just had the 7". Maybe I'll have to try a cold sandwich next time but overall it was tasty, until it was too soggy. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Electric Wizard - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My relationship with Other Coast Cafe is old and mighty, but one that ends in tragedy. I've sampled much of their menu, notably the Rajun Cajun, the Detonator, and The Mantooth (my favorite with alternations. I grew up in East Texas and have had my fair share of Cajun food. My alterations to the Mantooth included adding an olive spread, no tomatoes, and substituting the greens. It turned the Mantooth into the best proxy for a muffaleta sandwich I could find, another staple of New Orleans. Today, they have discontinued the olive spread. I am suddenly grief stricken and the rest of the menu just doesn't hold up for the price. The Rajun Cajun and the Detonator are fine - maybe good even, but never lived close up to the hype for me. I love spicy and so desperately wanted to love these sandwiches. The service is amazing and always friendly, often having a good chat with those staff members and getting some extra bread if I went toward the end of the day to make croutons and other things. Overall the spot for sandwiches in Ballard, but I'll be venturing into the nearby neighborhoods to find a new home. read more

My relationship with Other Coast Cafe is old and mighty, but one that ends in tragedy. I've sampled much of their menu, notably the Rajun Cajun, the Detonator, and The Mantooth (my favorite with alternations. I grew up in East Texas and have had my fair share of Cajun food. My alterations to the Mantooth included adding an olive spread, no tomatoes, and substituting the greens. It turned the Mantooth into the best proxy for a muffaleta sandwich I could find, another staple of New Orleans. Today, they have discontinued the olive spread. I am suddenly grief stricken and the rest of the menu just doesn't hold up for the price. The Rajun Cajun and the Detonator are fine - maybe good even, but never lived close up to the hype for me. I love spicy and so desperately wanted to love these sandwiches. The service is amazing and always friendly, often having a good chat with those staff members and getting some extra bread if I went toward the end of the day to make croutons and other things. Overall the spot for sandwiches in Ballard, but I'll be venturing into the nearby neighborhoods to find a new home. read more

Got the Rajun Cajun sandwich. It was good but not fantastic (especially not for the price after tax and tip (about $17). And it's not as huge as some people say... maybe I just eat more. I'll be honest, I was also annoyed with the way we got our food. We had already waited about 10 minutes beyond the estimated wait time, noticed that two groups of people behind us in line had gotten their food before us (they did not order online, and they ordered more than us). It wasn't until a lady behind the counter noticed us standing there and asked what we had ordered. When we told them, they finally wrapped up our stuff (which had been sitting by the sandwich preparers after it came out of the oven for a little while). If the sandwich was amazing, I might kinda forgive the slight disrespect... but it wasn't. It was good enough to give three stars, though. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Menu board - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Small walk in and order type of place. There are limited seating indoor and also has a more spread out area outside on the street. I ordered the ragun Cajun sandwich. It's a 6 inch sandwich that's on a toasted baguette bread that's nice and crunchy but was burnt on the bottom so that wasn't appealing. The filling consists of Cajun seasoned turkey, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, grilled onions, and their spicy salsa mayo. The Cajun seasoning was lacking and has no flavor. The also y salsa mayo was more oily and mayo heavy with no flavor that jumps out to enhance the sandwich Overall, their best sandwich was lacking a lot of flavor and for their pricing... it's not a sandwich I would order or recommend others to order. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Rajun Cajun - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Would not recommend. Sandwiches are on par with a Jimmy John's or Quiznos but there's also a 30+ minute wait, no water, apathetic staff, etc. Oh well. Service might get better in the future but it's not worth a visit / re-visit based on the food for the price. read more

Food is so great! Get the baguette as the bread choice and side dill pickle! Rajun Cajun, & Wizard for hot sandwiches. Turkey for cold, such a good amount of food too. read more

Got the bullet (blt) and #2 turkey. solid sandwich. took a minute, but they were hustling and makes sense bcus we came on a sunday. not going to blow ur mind but satisfying. cant ask for much more read more

Followed my nose and found my hungry ass ordering a Rajun Cajun sandwich that I devoured in under 10 min. As soon as I opened the packaging, my mouth watered at the sight. There was a nice cheese pull as you pulled apart the two halves. Bread was crunchy, everything was hot and steamy, turkey and chicken were so juicy, and it's got a good kick! Didn't have time to take a pic of the food because your girl was HANGRY (sns). Really wanted the potato salad but they sold out! So I gotta get my hands on it next time. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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best sandwiches in seattle for real. and the owner is a gem-one time she came into a store i was working at to purchase wool socks for her employees. super cool!!!!! read more

The sandwiches are delicious! But coming here for years, the sandwiches are much smaller. Likely 66% of the size, I believe due to using new bread. Still tasty, but crazy to keep the price the same for a much much smaller amount of food. The reuben is large though. The Rajun Cajun (best seller) is much smaller. FYI. read more

We were on the hunt for a lunch/sandwich spot while visiting Seattle. Hubby found Other Coast Cafe in Ballard and we decided to check them out. We walked over from the Ballard Locks which took us about 20 minutes. They were packed! Seating was very limited inside as well as outside. We got super lucky to snag a couple Adirondack chairs out front. Hubby went inside to order. He got the Rajun Cajun and I went with the Electric Wizard. The Rajun Cajun was spicy and very tasty. The turkey was fresh and flavorful. I really liked how the melty pepper Jack cheese tied it all together. No denying the Cajun flavor throughout this sandwich. The Electric Wizard was like a fancy ham & cheese. I enjoyed the heavy smoked flavor with applewood smoked ham as well as smoked mozzarella. The red onions were amazing. Both sandwiches were served on delicious baguette that was nicely toasty on the outside yet soft on the inside. Great hot sandwiches, perfect for a weekend lunch! read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Rajun Cajun - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Upon recommendation had to go here and try the Ragin Cajun sandwich. Ok first mistake...I went in Sunday (Ballard Farmer Market). Ugh. Ballard already sucks for parking and this was not wise. I hit the jackpot on my second loop though and able to try this instead of bailing. Beware parking sucks (not their fault). Small place so not a lot of room inside when busy to wait. Being the market probably busier than normal? I waited about 20 minutes for my sandwich. It was worth the wait. I ate it right away and holy crap it was piping hot. But honestly the best way for this sandwich. The second half later when I got home didn't hit the same. It was messy a bit but delicious. Right amount of spice, sauce was good and bread still crunchy for a hot sandwich! Staff was quick and attentive to everyone. They were hustling for sure. I'd definitely come back and some of the cold sandwiches I saw people having looked amazing. But the Ragin Cajun is legit. read more

Favorite sandwich place in Seattle. Don't sleep on this place but be ready to wait in line.

My husband is a big sandwich fan and we knew we needed to find a good sandwich shop while in the Ballard area. We visited this cafe around 2:30pm on a Saturday and it was JAMMED! Pretty long line of people ordering in-person and also food delivery drivers popping in and out to grab orders placed online. It was really easy to place our order in person, but we did have to wait a little while for our food. Perhaps call ahead to have it ready when you arrive! They have a little bit of seating inside at counters on the wall, but more set-up outside. I opted for the detonator sandwich and it was sooo yummy! I wish I lived closer to this spot to be able to go more often. I'd say it's definitely worth the wait. They have some unique sandwich options. My husband loved the tuna salad. We found street parking just a block away. read more

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard - Tuna Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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