The royal grinder is hauntingly good. Perfect balance of salty goodness. Hard to make a sandwich that really stands out among great sandwiches but they did it. read more

I had what has probably been one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've had in my entire life at Royal Grinders the other week with my friends The Pho Kings. We just can't seem to get enough of the tasty sandwiches and burgers that Seattle restaurants have on offer in our fair city, and Royal Grinders, in Fremont behind the statue of Lenin has been one of the best. Pastrami, sauerkraut, provolone, swiss, tomato, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, & mustard all on delicious french baguette. They make their own pastrami and these grinders take some time to make. It took about fifteen minutes for them to make our grinders but every minute was worth the wait. The pastrami is full of the flavor that rules this grinder. All of the other ingredients rightly play second fiddle to that delicious pastrami. The sauerkraut doesn't overwhelm it, the provolone and swiss complement, the pepperoncini's add zing while the mustard brings them all together between that chewy, crispy bread with bite. If you find yourself in the Fremont neighborhood hungering for a great grinder and perhaps a small cup of gelato which they also specialize in then walk on in, place your order and grab a table outside under the statue of Lenin. You'll be glad you did. read more

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

The Crown Grinder was delicious and the atmosphere was super cool. Everyone that worked here was friendly and more than willing to help explain the menu to me for my first time. A great lunch spot. read more

Royal Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here was surprisingly good! I got the ham and turkey. The wait was longer than a subway, but it was worth the wait. When I first got the sandwich I thought they made me the wrong sandwich because the turkey was dark, but it was actually the right sandwich. My only problem was the hardness of the bread. It caused roof of my mouth to be sore. The taste of the sandwich was excellent. Make sure you try the sauce with the sandwich! read more

Royal Grinders - Ham and turkey - the turkey was dark, but still good! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is great and the service is outstanding. If in the area you gotta stop in for a sandwich. Bring an appetite the sandwiches are huge. read more

Alli: "I am in love with this sandwich." Immature taunting voice: "So why don't you marry it?" Alli: "I just might. Italian Grinder will be my king and I shall be his queen." Immature taunting voice: "I know you are, but what am I?" Alli: "That doesn't even make sense. Go away." uh. ma. gawd. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Royal Grinder might be the best sandwich I've ever had. Start with a yummy soft-on-the-inside, flaky-on-the-outside french bread roll, add a generous helping of pepperoni, salami, and some other meat, top with red onion, olives, and cheese, and bake until bubbly. *drools* It's like the best pizza you've ever had, except in sandwich form. Tried gelato for the first time, too. It was a little slow, so the guy working was letting us have more than the usual 2-sample limit. Spicy Chocolate? A little POW! in the background. Raspberry? Classic. Rose? Dainty! And so healthy for you! read more

This is the best sandwich spot I've had in Seattle, and perhaps the greatest sandwich I've ever had in my life. Their two best sellers are the Italia and Chicken Pesto. I share the common sentiment that the chicken pesto is slightly better, although you won't go wrong with the Italian. The bread is crispy and seasoned to perfection with a blend of herbs. Every ingredient is put together perfectly and you can really taste them individually. The chicken is moist and tender and the pesto spread all over the top piece of bread takes the sandwich to another level. For $11, this is a steal in Seattle. Check out the Lenin statue while you're waiting for this delicious sandwich! read more

Get the Royal Grinder. Or the Crown Grinder. Or the Italian Grinder. Or the Chicken Pesto. Actually, just close your eyes and point somewhere on the menu -- pretty much anything is probably going to be excellent. These are some serious, sturdy sandwiches for occasions when your stomach is seriously empty and you're ready for some major filling up. The bread is good, fillings and yummy, and everything is warmed until nice a toasty. As everyone else notes, it's not quick -- but you're waiting for the good stuff. Royal Grinders has a small window stool seating area, but most of their tables are located outside, so it's perfect for warm weather days. Their offerings aren't fancy (you won't find any imported or artisan/specialty flavor sodas or chips here) but what they do have is delicious. I haven't yet tried their gelato, but I look forward to trying it in the future! read more

That's it. I'm officially a sandwich whore. Royal Grinders' tastylicious meter is right up there with Paseo, Tat's, and Salumi's. As others have mentioned, they cannot be compared against each other. The types of sandwich from each is equally yummy, but in a different way. Grinder's sandwich is distinctive in its soft, tender, toasted bread. I had both the Italian and Pastrami and they were both good, but the Italian was in a class of its own. The flavor and texture combination of the Italian is to die for. The added bonus of Grinders is that each sandwich comes with a free soda. You can also wrap up your meal with a scoop of gelato. Yum. read more

This is by FAR the best Gelato I have had in seattle. Followed by literally, outstanding customer service, their sandwiches too are made with such care and are delicious + 923892 sorts of amazing. (even IF you might have to wait a bit longer for them to make becasue they are toasted in an oven it is wellll worth it) "Home of the free Lenny scoop" goes a longgg way at Royal Grinders. How can you beat a free mini scoop of ice cream upon every visit so you get to try a new flavor?!?!? Oh i know! You can't! Some of my favorite flavors are strawberry jalepeno cream, spicy azteca chocolate, kiwi gelato, and rose gelato. They always have original, fun homemade flavors and honestly every time I come here, there will be at least one flavor that I have never tried. Saturday I stopped by around 10:30 and I guess one of the guys that works here plays in a band, and he had his band set up and play outside in the eating area. It was one of those amazing 80-degree days that turned into an amazing 70-degree, cool night and you got to listen to some great music while eating gelato. GOD WAS I IMPRESSED. Im not sure if the whole band thing is a regular occurrence, but I sure the fuck hope it is! read more

Excellent sandwich shop with a laid-back but attentive wait staff. Both myself and the lady-friend decided to share a vegetarian sandwich and grab a few cans of soda before we headed down the street to Canal Park to partake in the goodness. Don't expect the speed of Jimmy John's or anything, but we were perfectly content sitting outside in the sun staring at the oh-so-curious patio. (Tons of random little objects plastered into the cement that will catch your eye!) They were nice and brought the sandwich out to us while we were waiting, and off we went. Sandwich = excellent. The bun was not burned, the ingredients were fresh, and everything came together in a terrific taste symphony. Shame we didn't try the gelato and other items, as I see that many others recommend such offerings. But no doubt, we'll be back! read more

What's most frustrating about Royal Grinders is the fact that they aren't Subway... They aren't Quiznos. In case that statement doesn't make sense - let me qualify. Why can't I have a sandwich that is this $*#(ing good on the corner of every fourth block in the city? Is Subway good? Sometimes. Is Quiznos better? Most times. Do either compare to the grinder that is birthed from the talented hands at Royal Grinders? Not even close. The meat is more juicy and tender. The veggies are fresher and more properly fashioned for each particular sandwich. The bread is off the hook - and in my stomach. I've tried three - I've loved three. The pastrami is my favorite because their pastrami is.. well it's real pastrami. It's great pastrami. Fremont, man... Show off. You want death by sandwich? Walk back and forth between Royal Grinders and Paseo until you die. Worth it. read more

I admit it: I saw the Italian Grinder from Royal Grinders on the Foodie 100 list, and I was skeptical. I've come to the realization that geographically relevant sandwich offerings from other cities don't stretch to Seattle in many cases. By that I mean Chicago has hot dogs, Detroit has gyros, Pittsburgh has meat pies, Philly has cheesesteaks, NYC has reubens, Maine has lobster rolls and, yes, Boston has grinders. The reach of Seattle's sandwich food scope seems to make it about as far East as Detroit. It then drops off dramatically in its abilities to replicate a top notch sandwich made famous in an Eastern city - and completely fails by the time it gets to New York or Filthadelphia, so what chance does the city have of making it all the way to the Haaahbah? I mean hell, was it even going to be a real grinder, or just a heated sub? Add in that I used to live in Boston and have had the best grinders anywhere? Well, let's just say the bar was set quite high, and I certainly wasn't going to wager my R2 unit on Seattle being able to make the cut. Hell, I wouldn't even wager a StormTrooper, and you know how little I care about those punks. I am pleasantly surprised to report that the grinders at this place easily make the cut. From the styling of the building to the decor on the inside; replace the statue of Lenin at this place with Elvis, and I might as well be back on campus in Massachusetts. Even the music is the same (and that's a good thing, you classless Lady Gaga loving, Jonas Brothers obsessing, Justin Bieber worshipping freakozoids). From the proper bread choice to the high-quality meats to the proper cooking technique right down to the classic grinder sauce, this thing is as authentic as they come. I'm so pleased after eating this thing that I command the Force to playfully tickle an infant so its mother can enjoy its infectious laughter; I make it move the clouds so the sun will peak out; I even change the modulation of the Deathstar's lasers to instead emit harmless lights tuned to The Wall (look it up, Bieberheads). OK, really all I do is refrain from killing everyone within 4 city blocks and installing Jar Jar as city mayor, which is pretty damn generous of me. Course, Jar Jar might be an improvement over the present guy, but hey... So I'm all about the ambiance, the food, the prices, and the service. So why the 4? Simple: They charge 50 cents to use a credit card there. I can sense some of you pulling away from me here for something so petty (hey, I *am* a Sith lord, after all), but hear me out. For as much as I bitch about restaurants not taking credit cards, this bunches my codpiece even more. It's against the terms of their merchant card processor agreement to do that. I *hate* it when companies do this, and if the sandwiches weren't so damn good I'd probably report it. Well, no, not really: Evil means never being a rat. But it still sucks, no matter how insignificant the fee. So close to joining the 5's, yet so far. The Italian grinder is easily deserving of being on the Foodie 100 list, and I will be returning...with paper money. 4 Deathstars. read more

That was a frakking good sandwich. Seriously. Pre-Cupid Undie run and I realize I'm hungry. Should probably eat before running and drinking...and CW wanted a sandwich. This place seemed like the obvious choice. We walk in to a small, cute store with friendly staff members who explain their menu. Famous for their grinders, obvs. We couldn't decide on which on to get so we decided for the french dip instead. Yeah, I know. I'm a dork. Anywho, as their sign says it takes a little time -- but why complain? You are getting a hot, toasty, cheese melted to ooey-gooey perfection sandwich. And I have to say -- this is one of the best "traditional" french dips I have ever had. The aus jus was rich and flavorful (enough for CW to drink our leftovers), the bread toasted and sturdy enough to handle tons of meat, cheese, and jus, and the seasonings used on both the meat and aus jus complimentary and not over bearing. I did come across some super fatty/semi gristle-y pieces of meat. Easily picked out but not super pleasant. It did not detract from my overall sandwich experience though. I will totally come back to Fremont for this french dip if a craving strikes. read more

The dude who runs this joint is a true artisan. It's a pleasure to watch someone who truly has pride in what he does; even if it's a sandwich; an effin' delicious one at that. His grinders take a while to make but each slice of meat, cheese, veggie is meticulously placed in perfect ratio then baked. He plates each sandwich like it's being served to a king, wiping of any excess crumbs, cheese or dripping grinder sauce; even on to-go orders! I get the royal or the crown grinder with extra grinder sauce, sometimes both. One for lunch and one for dinner. Now with Royal Grinders, there is no need to go to that other place on Lake City and I'm not talkin' Rick's. read more

Good sandwiches, but their toasted hoagies cut the crap out of my mouth. +1 for the free soda w/each sandwich. I was hoping Dr. Pepper has some sort of antiseptic characteristics to it to heal said roof of said mouth. read more

Oh so tasty. What could be better than gelato and toasted sandwiches in the shadow of Lenin in the heart of Fremont. Hungry and wandering, we stumbled here on a cold spring day. The little one loved the colors of the gelato. But I was more interested in their sandwiches. Their staff seemed very cool. The sandwich maker was on the ball. Fast and friendly. The gelato guy was a bit aloof. Not sure if it was the teenage girls that threw him off his game because the third request for a cone for the gelato finally sank in. Regardless, the sandwiches were warm, stacked high and delicious. The free soda was a nice touch. And the little one loved having a cone of chocolate to indulge in. Seriously one of the most extensive gelato variety I've seen in Seattle. Yeah, I'll be coming back when it warms up! read more

I have never had a grinder before in my life. Well, not that I can recall at least. There was one place in my home town that sold them, but my family didn't frequent that place. Plus I don't think I would have been likely to order one there with my juvenile palette. All that being said: Royal Grinders, ythou mhake anth awthsum .. *swallows* omg this is so good... *takes another bite* I got the Italian Grinder. That was one of the tastiest sandwiches I've had in my entire life. The bread was toasted so perfectly and yet it was so soft inside. The ingredients flowed so well together. It was just the right amount of meat. It was .... wow. Even Samuel L. Jackson would order that grinder and say: "Mmm, this IS a tasty grinder!" They give you the option of chips or a drink with their sandwiches (including grinders). I went with the Tim's Cascade jalapeno chips. 2 points for serving those things! The staff was very friendly, and very helpful. We walked in and since I guess we looked lost, the guy running the register offered some assistance in explaining the menu in a brief but helpful manner. Didn't try the gelattos, but they looked tasty. read more

I heart pineapples and I heart basil. But pineapples AND basil? Apparently, that's a flavor combination I had no idea could be so delizioso together. That's right, it's all about the PINEAPPLE BASIL SORBET - boo yah! With visible flecks of basil and juicy chunks o' pineapple in every bite. When it comes to Gelato - oh I get realllllll picky. Chalk it up to my spoiled quarter spent in Rome but it's been near impossible to find anything that comes close. Royal Grinders definitely isn't the same but puts up a good fight especially with their intriguing flavors. They also have a Strawberry Jalapeno that was just too funkalicious for my taste and a spicy Aztec Chocolate. All scoops come with an extra wee *Lenny scoop of a second flavor of your choosing. Their sammiches are toasty goodness and quite hearty. If Paseo had a gigantic arse line (and when does it not) - I'd probably trek the few blocks downhill to pay Royal Grinders a visit as a good alternative. *Appropriately named after the Lenin statue guarding the square right outside. read more

So today this fantastic sammich kindom has been featured as the review of the day. Congrats Valerie T! I decided to give them a well-deserved extra star, and salute the king of sandwiches in Seattle! I stopped by today for take out and got the usual suspects (French Dip for the boy, Gourmet Club WITH delicious, crispy bacon for yours truly). Consistently, these guys are all for great, extremely friendly and laid back service and wonderful, fresh ingredients. You also get a free pop or water bottle with your order. They made my day by giving me a couple of free samples of their delicious gelato "just because". Perfect light lunch for baseball watching. I met the better half at his office conference room for the Phillies game and we merrily chomped, chomped, chomped on our delicious sandwiches during the outstanding 2nd inning of the second game of the series. Go Phils! God Save Royal Grinders! read more

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE I can't help writing this update. I'm just blown away. When I last went to Royal Grinders a month ago, they mixed up our order(3 sandwiches) and gave us fresh veggie instead of the roasted veggie. They genuinely apologized and wrote down my name promising complimentary sandwiches the next time I came. I went back today with my family and some friends after a month and as soon as I walked into the door, the lady who made the sandwiches last time and her boss recognized me and also seemed to somehow remember my name. They apologized again for the mix-up the last time and told us how they were very glad to see us back. They then gave us all the sandwiches on the house. What amazed me is that they remembered us and made it a point to keep their promise without me having to ask or remind them. Truly hats off to this level of dedication to the customer. I will be a forever loyal customer. Thanks guys for ensuring it. read more

Hey do you like GELATO! SAMPLES? How about really awesome sandwiches that are a great price? The staff here is in my top ten "Best, friendliest service in Seattle", fo'sho. I'm so grateful to the cool, professional, not-to-mention HOT guy who bought this place. They run a great shop. Every time I go to pick up my sandwich I am treated to a friendly greeting and lots of gelato samples. Good, gelato samples. Get treated like royalty at Royal Grinders! read more

I may have died and gone to heaven. Tasty hot, toasted sandwiches on one side and delicious, creative gelato on the other. I did not eat both at the same time, although I was seriously tempted. I first turned my full attention on the toasted italian sandwich. They are made to order which takes a bit of time, but it is worth the wait! It was a nice day so we didn't mind basking in the sunny outdoor seating behind the Lenny statue. Once I wolfed down my sandwich, I was ready to take on the gelato. They have at any given time at least 24 different flavors of gelato. One more tempting than the next. I tasted the strawberry jalapeno which was surprisingly tasty though spicy and then I tasted the spicy azteca chocolate which had quite a kick. Both yummy, but not together. I settled on the rose with a lenny scoop of the chocolate rasberry. Though next time, I'm definitely having a whole scoop of the rice pudding. I could have spent all afternoon tasting gelato, but I like to leave a little a something for my next visit. There was an interesting pumpkin gelato that I also want to try. They also have a whiteboard where you can suggest your own flavors. I wonder how avocado would taste with strawberry jalapeno. read more

Good food and everyone who I heard speak, either to me or other customers, was so nice! I ordered an Italian Grinder, which is very much like a rueben. It was awesome. read more

I stopped in here last night for a sandwich, since that's what they ACTUALLY do here. it's not just Gelat-o!..haha... I like the drink with every sandwich, too. It might not *actually* be a better deal, because the sandwiches are not terribly cheap. (they're reasonable, but whatever) but whenever I go into subway, I feel like I have to spend $7 on a sandwich and $2 on a bottle of soda. NOT. A. DEAL. Anyway, I ordered the Royal Grinder and the fella making it (I didn't catch his name) asked me what I'd like on it, how I'd like it toasted, etc. He asked my name so he could call it when it was done and he addressed me by name whenever he had a question about my sandwich. The sandwich itself was quite delicious. I have a sandwich habit, you see, and I really... REALLY love sandwiches. I don't know what it is about them, but I love them. Everything about sandwiches. They are so good. Especially warm. My Grinder was baked and it was excellent. Of course, I got gelato again, but since they were out of plain chocolate, I changed it up. I got crazy. I got chocolate-flake, strawberry cream with a "lenny" scoop of Rose. I didn't love the rose. It was interesting at first taste, but after a while, It started tasting like I imagine rose lotion might... it probably did... but 'eh. It is still delicious and I like it. There you have it, I love sandwiches. And Gelato. outside. In the cold. read more

Best gelato in Seattle. Royal Grinders is located behind the largest Vladmir Lenin statue in North America. It's also located in the heart of Fremont, a cute neighborhood in Seattle! I love that they give you the "Lenny scoop" so you can try a new flavor each time. The "Lenny scoop" is a scoop that is smaller than a normal scoop, but larger than a sample amount, and they give it to you no matter how many scoops of gelato you purchase! :) read more

I admit it! I am a gelato snob!!! It's somewhat healthier than ice cream- wink wink! I love trying different flavors and then deciding what do I want for my scoop and a lenny scoop( free cherry size scoop). I have been here a few times for dessert! YUM! The gelato maker does ask us for opinions on new flavors. I love being involved in the creative process! I haven't had the sandwiches but they sure do smell yummy! I should try the sandwiches soon! read more

Other than the fact that it's a pain in my ass to get to Royal Grinders (parking in Fremont is and will always be a pain in the butt) I like this joint. I will always stop here when I'm already parked, but I'm not making any special trips here as I can get a similar sandwich with less stress in other locations around the city. That said, RGs offers awesome bread with a great sauce. The service is fantastically friendly, in a low-key, laid back operation. There's not a lot of room in there, and you can see how it would cause waits. It's pretty divey, but they have really stripped the operation down to the basics and focused on what is important; the sandwiches. I love that every sandwich comes with a drink. read more

Seriously, I know I'm going on a rampage today, Yelping about all the amazing places I've frequented recently, but Royal Grinders takes the cake... err... not cake but, oh you know. A friend talked us into trying this place out, and the moment the Italian Grinder touched my lips, I knew no other sandwich could ever compare. The meats, the cheese, the crusty but soft toasty bread. Mmmm. Chase it down with a FREE beverage, and MAYBE some amazing gelato, and you'll be in heaven. Note: This isn't a quicky sub from Subway... You are going to end up waiting about 10-15 minutes for your delectable sandwich. The reason for this is they broil them in the oven melding all the flavors together. It is absolutely worth the time to wait. Solution: Call in your order, by the time you get there, it'll be ready and waiting. Recommended Gelatos: Choc/Nutella, Mint Chip, Choc Mint, Coconut. BOMB. read more

If you get struck by a serious hunger strike, you don't have to call 911! Instead, head on down to Royal Grinders and roundhouse kick it with a sledgehammer of a sandwich. It's a known fact that any of the dozen or so different paninis will effectively attack and abate any aggressive appetite. With a free soda or bottled water to accompany any sandwich, you're spending as much or even less than established sandwich factories charge. The housemade "grinder sauce" gives the grinders a tangy grinderness, which I presume means you want to grind the sandwich with your teeth so much that none of it is wasted. To grind is to savor completely and to the max. Shakespeare said that. I haven't grinded much of the gelato here, but I did try a sample of one that tasted exactly like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, which is awesome, because I love Cinnamon Toast Crunch. The people that work here have always been very friendly and cheerful, and why wouldn't they be? They protect us all from the dangers of insatiable hunger pains. Royal Grinders. They are heroes of the hero. read more

I love a good sandwich, but for some odd reason, I don't really seem to eat them that much. Maybe it's my inability to eat anything in a graceful, non-hot-mess manner, and sandwiches usually end up all down the front of my shirt. Maybe it's the fact that I only really like toasted/melty sandwiches but am loathe to toast them myself. Or maybe it's the fact that outside of the Cuban sandwich realm, a lot of the good sandwiches in Seattle are weirdly expensive for what is supposed to be a simpler, humbler, food thing. Putting all my excuses aside, which are honestly pretty weak, let's move on to the experience I had at Royal Grinders which will probably mean a precipitous increase in sandwich consumption in my life from this day forward. I have been past this place several times, but had no idea it was a sandwich place until a friend mentioned "this amazing sandwich place right by the Lenin statue," and I was like, "Royal Grinders? The place that sounds like it would be the name of some strip joint where everyone wears a crown?" It's a combination of not knowing sandwich terminology and just having my mind in the gutter, but I hadn't put two and two together until then. The storefront itself is pretty cramped, with some counter seating inside but pretty ample table seating outdoors. Since it was still nice outside yesterday when I went, we really enjoyed sitting outside. There are many delicious pre-curated options for the sandwich consumer at Royal Grinders, and also plenty of ways to build your own sandwich. We had the Italian grinder and the pastrami, and waited in anticipation for our sandwiches to come out. It took about ten minutes for our sandwiches to get to us, which I wouldn't consider "fast" food but is totally reasonable for making a sandwich of that quality with the toasting time on top of it. Our sandwiches were really, really, damn good. I mean, top five sandwiches I've ever had in my lifetime. The bread is perfectly crisp without being hard, is somehow flavorful in and of itself, and the combination of all the meat and the pepperoncini and the sauce and everything on my Italian grinder had me sighing happily the whole way through. The pastrami grinder was also freaking amazing with the tang of the sauerkraut to boot. I'm salivating again just thinking about it all. It was also the perfect amount of food, leaving me really satisfied but not quite needing to be rolled back home. And somehow, I didn't end up with the sandwich all over the front of my shirt! The sauce runs down your hand a little bit but it's not tooo messy of an experience. I'd say you could eat one of these things without totally shaming yourself. I am already plotting my next trip there...so long story short, get yourself to Royal Grinders. Have your taste buds blown. read more

I have been here a couple times and am a little surprised I haven't written a review yet. What's the matter with me? I am so stupid! The sandwiches here are awesome. I usually get the Italian or Royal Grinder which are both amazing. I have also had their French Dip that is pretty good and I had a bite of my girlfriend's panini which was really good too. All their sandwiches have a lot of good flavor, but not overwhelmingly that makes it ruin the sandwich. On nice days you can sit outside and people watch...and eat your sandwich. The person I really like to watch is that awesome Lenin statue. That is sexy right there. I come here often and I highly recommend that you do too. Zipzap Zubidy Bop! read more

Ain't nothing wrong with a little bump and grind(er). And ain't nothing wrong with the grinders at this establishment. Good bread, generous portions of meat and cheese, toasted appropriately. A few steps above Subway and Quiznos. A little pricy, but decent for the size of the sandwich. Good, but not special. If you're looking for a Paseo's midnight Cuban great, then you won't find it here. But if you are in downtown Fremont in need of a sammy, then come here. Do be prepared to wait a few minutes for the toasting process. Also of note, no more free drink with the sandwich. read more

*May I suggest you actually make it in to Royal Grinder and not wait to eat here for over a year- after hearing about it- like me* Things I liked about Royal Grinder- -Knowledgeable friendly staff- who throw out the the welcome vibe the instant you are in the door -Basic delicious sounding and tasting meat based sandwich menu with a veggie option and substitutions welcome -Gelato samples while you wait for your sandwich- May I suggest the Pear!!, chocolate mint with chocolate specks, banana bread, etc. -A sign telling me that it was OK to eat gelato because it had less milk fat than ice cream- and a fraction of the calories! -Free can (and choice) of pop with a sandwich -Amazing sandwich bread- rich, dense, and buttery- I could eat loaves and loaves Iffys- - Due to of lack of meat and toppings I took the top half of my sandwich bread off to make the meat to bread ratio work -The sandwiches will run you about $8- OK- but still hmmm... We tried the roast beef- minus the ham (ick!)- and it was good... I wanted more topping... pile on those onions... but... I will be back... the gelato now has a hold on me. Why was I wasting my time on fro-yo?! read more

I have to admit that before I got into Royal Grinders, I was expecting an expensive Quizno's. I'm glad I was wrong. Yeah, they serve toasted subs but these are crazy delicious and at about $7, you get a big and filling sub and drink. The establishment is pretty small inside with only a couple of barstools. However, there is plenty of tables and chairs outside in front of the restaurant next to the Lenin statue. The sandwiches are packed with meat and cheese and are hot out of the oven. I've tried most of the varieties and I seem to always go back to their signature sandwich, the Royal Grinder. This sandwich is loaded with roast beef, ham and a couple of different cheeses. It's so tasty that I devour it in a couple of minutes (well, that's pretty much the same with any of my meals.....but still). And if you're in the mood for a dessert after the sub, you can get a nice cold, refreshing gelato from the display case. read more

Tonight I got total bliss in a cup for $4.75. I had a scoop of Lychee gelato, a scoop of pineapple-basil, and a lenny scoop of lavender. I'll be honest the lavender tasted like creamy popurri - it was good, but I'm glad I got a small bite. The pineapple basil was so incredible. The flavors mingled together perfectly and created a sweet/savory citrus combination that made me melt. I'm hit and miss with Lychee, but this was DIVINE! Sweet chunks of lychee mixed in a light creamy, zesty gelato. BLISS!!!! Keep up the good work guys! - Why is it I only see good looking dudes working in this place? Don't ladies make good gelato and sandwiches? read more

The gelato here is unique and has a nice texture. It isn't light and fluffy like a lot of gelato places that claim to be authentic Italian gelato. The gianduia and roasted almond caramel creation were excellent. I also tried the cinnamon (which is usually my go-to if a place offers it) but I found it was a very delicate flavor that I couldn't really taste as much as I would have liked... which makes me sad because cinnamon gelato is YUMMY! Cute place in the heart of Fremont with lots of outdoor seating. They do this thing called the "lenny scoop", which is a dollop about the size of a cherry on top of your order for free. This is a great way to get a taste of something you aren't sure of, or just don't want an entire scoop of. read more

I really dig the sandwiches here (good cheese and meat, good bread, lightly toasted). The service can be a little slow, but if you're in no rush, this is the sandwich shop to hit up if you're ever wanting one in Fremont. The gelato is also quite good! :) Limited places to sit inside, so your best bet is to either eat it outside, or take it back home / the office / the canal :) read more

Darn, darn good sandwiches. The bread kinda reminds me of those delicious crusty french rolls that you'd get a vietnamese sandwich on... mmmm.... crusty french roll... I had the italian. Everything tasted great, fresh, whathaveyou. I don't know, this isn't an interesting review. Good sandwiches, what else can I say. Plus gelato, that's what! I like that they'll give you a cherry-sized scoop of a different flavor on top so that you get to try them all. Good stuff. Nice staff. I bet you can find one of the other 200 reviews that is more informative than this one. Try out Royal Grinders, you probably won't be disappointed! Thanks for listening... read more

Fantastic mango gelato!!!!! a must try!!! :) grinders are so hard to try here when a hop skip away is paseo :( read more