A true hidden gem! Been coming here for years and the quality has never wavered. Get the Italian grinder with extra grinder sauce - hits the spot every time. Definitely a place where you'll want to order ahead and take it to-go.. very limited indoor seating. Nice outdoor patio for spring/summer. read more

This panini was so delicious. Bread was soft yet crunchy. The melted cheese combo with chicken bacon and BBQ was everything. Definitely recommend! read more

Royal Grinders - BBQ Mesquite Chicken and Bacon with Cheddar Cheese Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A good local spot for sandwiches for those in Fremont looking for to-go options. Noticed a lot of workers who seemed like regulars eating outside the shop. I've been spoiled with the sandwich scene in St. Louis (think hefty meats), but this is a solid spot! Order: Italian Grinder with extra grinder sauce (14.99) - heard this was the way to go, it's tasty! Heads up, one of those places that's opened only Thurs - Sun, 11-6, better as to-go option read more

Royal Grinders - Italian Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TLDR: huge portions, very friendly service. I'd return to the place but not the grinder I ordered. The front staff was super friendly and helpful. After they learned that it was our first time here, they walked us thru the menu and pointed out that for any sandwich they give certain extra veggies for free, which was very nice. I got the teriyaki chicken grinder with pickle and jalapeños. My partner got the Asian tofu vegetarian grinder without cheese (vegan). The order was ready quickly. Their portions were huge esp. given the $14.99 price, and the ingredients were fresh. I didn't like my teriyaki chicken sandwich as much, because I found the teriyaki sauce too sweet and didn't go well with the rest of the flavor profile. There were also olives in my sandwich which wasn't listed as ingredient on the menu and I didn't ask for. The taste of it also didn't fit in very well. The chicken was juicy and fresh, but I'd prefer it to be more charred on the outside. My partner enjoyed his Asian tofu sandwich. We'd definitely return to try other sandwiches on the menu, but I likely won't get the teriyaki chicken grinder again. read more

Great sandwiches. The bread is plain, but they spruce it up by toasting it with garlic, butter, and making it extra fluffy. I got the chicken pesto grinder, and was able to order pickup too. It's nothing fancy, but the chicken was juicy and there was ample cheese and a decent balance of pesto. I can see why this place is popular and seems to have regulars. It's a great no-frills place, the service is really friendly, and it's super convenient for a quick and filling lunch. read more

I love the sandwiches at Royal Grinders. They look quite simple but are so tasty. My two go to sandwiches are the Chicken Pesto Grinder and the Italian Grinder. The chicken in the pesto sandwich is very juicy and the pesto tastes super fresh. On the other hand the Italian is drier but it has a lot of flavor from the banana peppers, olives, and the light sauce. On a sunny day I enjoy going to Royal Grinders since most of the available seating is outdoors. To avoid waiting a long time for my food to come out usually place my order over the phone so that it's ready for me when I get to the window. read more

Royal Grinders - Chicken Pesto Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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No one would expect to hear this, but Royal Grinders might be one of the best bars in Seattle. Why, you ask? You can get a beer for $2, sit outside, and take in the sights and sounds of Fremont. What's better than that? Now for the food. They have that kind of bread that you want to take a nap inside of. If I need a reliable 8 hours before a big day, I'm grabbing a grinder from RG and using it as a pillow. The outside is criiiiispy, the inside is ultra fluffy, and it's baked with spices inside to take it over the top. Once you've secured bread that is this elite, nothing else matters. You can put funions and tuna (that might actually be good) in between those two clouds and you will get 5 stars from me. But they have a legit lineup of east coast style sandwiches (pastrami, Italian, etc) that have high quality meats and accoutrements. I had the pastrami sandwich and would definitely go back for that again. Would love to try the other menu items though. I also want to go back because I want to be friends with the people that work there. They were incredibly nice to my dog and even gave her ham. They also seem like they would be chill people to hang out with. I'm not sure why people complain about wait times here. Do you not want them to make your sandwich with tender love and care? And saying it's expensive? Have you not eaten anywhere else in Seattle?! read more

Royal Grinders - Pastrami Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hands down the best sandwiches & super friendly staff...... 11/10 would recommend! We can't come to Seattle without stopping by RG! read more

Royal Grinders - Royal Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First of all, it smells AMAZING in here!! Jason is so incredibly kind and friendly! Honestly, all the employees were really sweet! We ordered the Chipotle roasted Turkey panini, Italian grinder, and Royal grinder. I ate here with some family. We each got our own sandwiches, so here is a review from each person. Me- *Chipotle roasted Turkey: 5 stars So incredibly delicious! I love sandwiches, like LOVE sandwiches. And I can confidently say that this was the best sandwich I've ever had! So creamy and flavorful!! Fam 1- *Italian grinder: 4.5 stars Really great bread! Wonderful flavorful ingredients! Fam 2- *Royal grinder: 3 stars Wasn't personally a favorite. Great bread and fresh ingredients though! We all had a wonderful experience! Just a warning, the inside is super tiny! Seats exactly 10. read more

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We picked up sandwiches from her and took them to Golden Gardens for a beach day. The sandwich itself is very easy to eat and definitely recommend if you were planning on eating at another place since it was not messy at all. I got the original fresh veggie sandwich. I was not expecting too much since I saw it was only veggies, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce itself made the sandwich very delicious and surprisingly savory and the pickles added a surprising crunch and worked well with the overall sandwich. Definitely recommend this sandwich. read more

After having had Royal Grinders "bookmarked" for MANY years, I finally checked it off my "to try" list! I wish I had tried it so much sooner! Came to visit on a Saturday around noon. First impression, tiny little hole in the wall. And IYKYK... most hole in the walls tend to be the best "hidden" gems! I was happy to see a counter facing the street with a couple barstools so we could enjoy our sandwiches fresh and hot from the oven! Very limited seating inside, but tons of (uncovered) seating outside (IF it's a nice day!) While we were there, there was a steady buzz of customers. Most of which seemed to be 'called in' orders, and taken to go. Now let's get into it! I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki sandwich. (I don't do veggies so my sandwich was chicken, Swiss, provolone and sauce only). My husband ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich. We sat at the bar seating at the window and waited about 10-15 minutes for our sandwiches. They called our name and it was time to feastttt! A good sandwich hinges on the bread! And this bread was to die for! It's fresh, herby .... and that crunch!!! Exactly what I was looking for! The teriyaki sauce, chicken, the oozy cheese and the crunchy bread made for one amazing sandwich!! My husband said his was just as good as I made mine out to be. (I didnt share a bite of mine bc it was too good to give up one bite!) I didn't try his bc it was full of veggies, which is a hard pass for me! But I do love a pesto sandwich! They also make paninis and those look equally delicious!! I'm going to have to come back and try other options! They have a great menu with a variety of sandos! Royal Grinders has a very friendly staff, fast service & AMAZING 'wiches! Don't sleep on this place! It does not disappoint!!! read more

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Amazing sammy. A great sammy and kettle cooked chips works like antidepressants and im feeling a lot better. read more

Royal Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a great lunch. I've never been to this area before. But stopped downtown. Parking was tough. I also got to see the famous Fremont statue in person of Statue of Lenin and was interesting learning about the history. Great location. read more

Royal Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had our sandwiches delivered, so don't know what it's like in person. Got a grilled cheese with bacon, tomato, and pepperoncinis added, an Italian grinder, and a veggie sandwich. I forgot to take a photo of the veggie one, I guess, but it was really messy and just ok. The Italian grinder was good, but I think the fave was the grilled cheese. I wish they had jalapeño instead of pepperoncinis, though! The hot sandwiches arrived hot and everything was reasonably priced. read more

Royal Grinders - Grilled Cheese Trio w/ bacon, tomato, and pepperoncinis added - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place had so many delicious-sounding sandwich options, I was sad I could only try one! The chicken teriyaki sandwich was excellent though and the staff was really friendly about taking our order and answering questions. read more

Great place. When I'm in the mood, they are open (closed M-W which is annoying), and I have enough time to wait, this is my go to for a hot sandwich. They are a bit expensive, but generally worth it for the quality. The courtyard seating is comfortable and charming. read more

Royal Grinders - Italian Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Some of best subs I've had in recent memory. The Italian is phenomenal, and the veggie was absolutely amazing. The bread they bake/use is supple and so fresh. Will absolutely be coming back here, 10/10 would recommend. read more

We stumbled across this place while walking around in Fremont and it was a pleasant surprise! These sandwiches were out of this world delicious. The staff was warm, welcoming and friendly. Go grab a grinder if you the chance!! read more

Royal Grinders - Chipotle turkey sandwich and pesto grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great bread and sandwich. I had the turkey delivered and the sandwich was still warm. Good size as well. Buy and eat it.

Oh good lawd this place is delicious... the crunchy yet soft bread, nice ratio of filling to bread, and staff was friendly. Would go back 10/10. I got the Royal Grinder (which comes with cheese) read more

We stopped by Royal Grinders twice on our 3 day visit to Seattle! It's that good! I'd recommend calling ahead to place your order, since the sandwiches generally take about 15 minutes and can be upwards of 20 minutes if they're busy. Our favorites are the Royal grinder and the chipotle turkey and bacon panini. I love all the fresh vegetables and just in general you can tell these are quality ingredients. The sandwiches are quite large, I think it's a good value given the quality and size. read more

Royal Grinders - Royal Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've picked up sandwiches from Royal Grinders before. The customer service has always been great and accommodating. I ordered two pastrami sandwiches, both with modifications and the employees communicated the changes even at pickup. The sandwiches are huge! You could easily split one between two people. Sandwiches had great flavor. My only comment was that there could have been more pastrami meat in my sandwich read more

Thank you for the restaurant next door!!! (Sinbad) Initially, our intention was to just have gyro from Sinbad. However, once we walked in into that restaurant, we had a feeling that the food won't be good. So we came to this restaurant and I'm glad we did!!! We ordered a chicken, chipotle, mayo, grilled Panini. The best part is, we can customize as needed. The chicken was good! Overall, it was a pretty decent meal. read more

I cannot explain it. I've been coming here for nearly 10 years, and these sandwiches are still the best thing I've ever eaten. You owe it yourself to give these sandwiches a try. read more

Meaty - Customizable - Tasty After some college football we were walking in Fremont and wanted a sandwich, looked at the raving reviews and came here. I get it now....its worth stopping by! Walked in and ordered to go, took about 15 minutes and they have the cheapest beer around. It took us forever to decide on what we wanted because it all sounded so good, but we settled on the Italian and crown grinder. We really enjoyed our sandwiches. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, they talked us through and gave recommendations based on what we liked and helped customize a sandwich to our liking. They will let you make any modifications and switch meats too! Limited seating inside but plenty outside. If you're a sauce person ask for extra. read more

Excellent subs, made correctly and were fresh and delicious!!!! Great price for the sandwiches for what you get and you can't beat the price for the Tim's Cascade Chips and Drinks! read more

Recommended by the locals and wouldn't have come here otherwise. The decor is deceiving but there is no shortage of patrons at this fine sandwich shop. There is limited seating inside but everyone goes outside by the Lenin statue. The owner delightfully gave me a rundown of their menu, combos, and popular choices. And yes, it's a darn good sandwich when it's hot and the cheese pulls apart perfectly. read more

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Great sandwiches, and they have vegetarian options, which is always a plus! We split the Field Roast Italian Sausage and Seasoned Tofu with Asian Sesame Dressing. Both were great! Will definitely be back. read more

I really don't want to only give 4 stars because my experience with Royal Grinders was not that bad. For many years I've wanted to get an Italian grinder there. I love Italian sandwiches. All their reviews have been excellent so finally I got the chance to get one from them. They open at 11 and I got there soon after. However they had so many to go orders that it took 30 minutes to get my sandwich. The sandwich was quite good. French bread toasted. Lots of deli meats. Just juicy enough. Somehow it just didn't click. I have eaten Italian sandwiches that were almost magical in enjoyment. This one didn't. read more

The grinders here are a hit. The shop does a great job greeting you when you come in. All the staff is great. The pesto is my favorite but I haven't had a bad sandwich. read more

Royal Grinders - This says it all! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

PRO TIP: Ask for the Ying Yang sauce! It will not disappoint! Tucked under the shadow of Lenin in Fremont area, Royal Grinders offer great sandwiches served by a hospital and welcoming team. The smell of fresh bread and garlic envelopes you when you walk in. My wife and I ordered: the Chicken Pesto and the Italian. Chicken Pesto: clean sandwich with perfectly cooked chicken. My only qualm was that the pesto flavor was pretty light, but that was easily remedied by the Ying Yang sauce. Italian: really solid sandwich! I usually hate olives, but this sandwich was really good as well. Again, Ying Yang sauce did wonders. If you're looking for a sloppy Joe or something messy, Royal Grinders may not be your cup of tea (which, to me, is 100% fine). But man, if you're looking for an affordable meal that will leave you satisfied and with a food coma, look no further! read more

Royal Grinders - Ask for the Ying Yang sauce! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They no longer have a French dip here (which is the main reason we visited) but we were still pleasantly surprised with the Royal and the Pastrami that we got! It takes longer than Subway to prepare but for good reason. You can taste the quality of the ingredients. The bread used in the grinders is SO good. The staff are welcoming and friendly, making sure to explain the menu to you if you're a first timer. There are some bar seats inside but also ample outdoor seats. They sell beer here too. read more

**vegetarian review** I went there on a Sunday afternoon when it was quite busy. I got the Field Roast Smoked Tomato and Tempeh Bacon Grinder Vegan with grinder sauce. Like they call out - it was a bit of a wait to get the sandwich. But they have speaker where they announce when the pickup is ready. The sandwich itself was quite big and heavy. I love field roast so that was quite nice! I liked the overall flavor and the bread was nice and crisp. Another pro - this place is both vegan and gluten free friendly!! And it's a strong option for people with dietary restrictions! Definitely recommend but maybe preorder to avoid waiting. read more

Royal Grinders - Field Roast Smoked Tomato and Tempeh Bacon Grinder Vegan - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice solid sandwich shop with delicious hot grinders. I like the Italian grinder but I had a bite of my friend's chicken pesto grinder and it might have been even better! It's a no frills spot where you'll get exactly what you need, with good service. I wish it were open more than Wed-Sat 11-5! read more

Royal Grinders - Italian Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Take a look at that overpriced subway sandwich. What do you see? Probably a lump of sadness. But for the same if not lesser price, you could go down to Royal Grinders for absolutely nothing less than gold. It meats (ha) all the criteria for a good sandwich place. Hole in the wall? Check. Friendly but not overwhelming staff? Check. The best sandwich I've had to this day, even after working at three different sandwich spots? Check. Even when I was in Boston I couldn't find pastrami like theirs, or in France and better French dip. I would get married here if I could. I got them delivered once and they drew a bunch of cats on my bags. Anytime anyone talks about sandwiches, I have to let them know about this place. Go here and thank me. read more

Royal Grinders - Bags - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

These sandwiches were bomb! It's a huge sandwich on garlic bread that exploded your mouth with wonderful flavors. Service is great. Place is small but looks like they have cheap beer. read more

Royal Grinders - Chicken Pesto Grinder 7.7/10 - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

10/10, some of the best sandwiches I've had. Can't go wrong here, everything on the menu is stellar. Very friendly service, everyone makes you feel welcome. read more

Royal Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Asian dude in the front was so warm and welcoming, and explained the menus and the popular options. I got the Italian grinder with pastrami instead of ham with the sauce (if you know you know). Amazing service and the venue is just amazing. The Lennon statue in the front with a bunch of seattle lore hanging about, making it an easy place to start a conversation and it's definitely a spot you'll have to visit. Next time I'll get the same thing with jalapeños and the pesto read more

Royal Grinders - Italian Grinder with pastrami instead of ham - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super friendly and great food! They asked if we had been before and explained how the menu works. They told us which sandwiches were their best selling. We got the Italian and chicken pesto. Both absolutely delicious! Prices are good for what you're getting. They use a really delicious olive herb bread... I always say the bread is the most important thing about a sandwich. I do believe they sell cider but don't quote on me that. Limited seating inside but there is seating outside. The sandwich was so good I can't even tell you. The chicken pesto was better than the Italian. All their sandwiches come with standard toppings and you can add others of course. It's also topped with their own sauce which is a garlic ranch. They have a whole section for vegetarian sandwiches. Very inclusive! Love this place. read more

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Best sandwiches in Seattle. If east coaster you will loveeeeee these sandwiches. Make sure to get the Italian or pastrami