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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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

One of the best sandwiches I have had in the long time!! Tried both the chicken pesto and the pastrami sandwiches - both delicious. The bread is so soft, buttery, and flavorful! Both had wonderful fillings, but I think the pastrami was the winner for me due to the sauerkraut. Apparently the sauce they use on their sandwich is their Royal Grinder Sauce and it is so good! It's a cross between thousand island, aioli, and something else I can't put my finger on. I also appreciated that they didn't put too much sauce, which kept the bread crisp instead of soggy. The line on a Sunday for lunch was insane; make sure to call ahead or get there early. read more

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

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

Obsessed with this place. The classic veggie is so damn good, but all their sandwiches are so damn good.

Great sandwiches, great fillings. Best to call ahead and order, sometimes it can take 15-20 minutes to fulfill.

This place is always good. They may get order slightly wrong, but i've always had a good lunch. Their bread is good, both hoagie & panini. Their garlic sauce is fantastic. The ingredients are quality as well. YEARS ago, they had great gelato. I think it was the first time I'd ever had it. I have only been using delivery for the last many years, but from the other reviews, it appears that the old gelato bins now are full of beer. And any pics for the last 12 yrs or so are sandwich oriented. So I think we can safely say RIP yummy ice cream. I particularly love The Italian, and The Chicken Pesto. I've tried The Royal and a couple others but keep coming back to my faves. I find the sammiches are plenty big enough so I avoid the extra salt; but the chips and drinks are lacking. Tim's orig seems to be their only option (at least for delivery), and Coke Zero or diet are their only sodas. Gross. And - a star. So have your sandwiches delivered, and send someone else to 7-11 to get the rest. read more

Delicious large sandwiches that hit the spot. I enjoyed my Italian sandwich especially the garlic butter that they use. The sandwich was packed with flavor and had the perfect blend of bread, meat, and veggies. I'll be back soon! read more

We were in the area to visit Fremont Troll Park & ate here. The bread was delicious, lightly toasted, which made for the best deli sandwich. Will definitely eat here again! read more

I LOVE you Royal Grinders! They closed the shop during covid, which was sad. The only thing I wish had changed is the store hours. They close at 5 pm on weekdays but I go to Fremont Brewing after work. It would be wonderful to grab a sandwich and go to the brewery. Oh well. Tried almost all of the meat options except for the chicken ones. Great food! read more

These are amazingly delicious sandwiches. I've only been once, but I appreciate that they have a fair number of tasty vegetarian options. I got the roasted veggie, and it was delicious. The bread is toasted and flavorful, and the cheese was nice and melty, and the veggies were well-cooked and flavored. The zesty grinder sauce is also great! The guys working at the counter were super friendly. My sandwich took about 10 minutes to come out, so while it wasn't instant, it was more than worth the wait. Total with tax it was $11 for a sandwich, which is a little expensive, but these sandwiches are worth it! One thing to note-they appear to have replaced their gelato freezer section with beer and cider, so don't go and be disappointed by the lack of gelato. Might have just been the day I was there but it doesn't look like those tubs have held gelato for a while. read more

Royal Grinders - Roasted veggie medley grinder $11 after tax, and completely delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I decided to give this place a try after reading so many local articles and threads referencing Royal Grinders and how good the sandwiches are. I ordered the chicken pesto (so many rave reviews for it) and he got the pastrami. To be honest, I was very disappointed. While the bread was pretty tasty, the sandwich was lacking depth of flavor, and there was only a very thin layer of chicken on it. I could barely tell if I was eating a bite of meat or part of my slice of cheese. It was just bland and there was too much bread to filling. My husband's pastrami definitely had more flavor and meat, but neither of us feel the need to come here again. Bummed, but looking forward to continuing our quest to try new restaurants in Seattle. read more

I've been coming into Royal Grinders for over a decade, and they've always provided hot, delicious sandwiches that are well worth the short wait. I haven't been for a while (because, uh, y'know...) and I wasn't sure if they'd still be as good as I remember. Last week I decided to find out. Great news: they are. If it looks good on the menu, it is. I particularly like the Crown, and I have fond memories of the teriyaki and pesto grinders, both of which I'll clearly have to get again soon! read more

I love this place!! I recommend ordering ahead because good food takes time to make :) the staff is always nice and there's seating outside when the weather cooperates read more

Excellent toasted sandwiches. Place has a nice spice twist to subway sandwiches. Wasnt sure if it would be worth the trip but am very happy my family did after taking my first bite. We had the tofu vegetarian, chicken teriyaki and chicken pesto. read more

Royal Grinders - Restaurant entrance - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Going back over my old reviews. Why the heck did I only give this place four stars? How jaded is that? "The food is amazing, the service is great, and the ambiance is charming! Four stars." Yeah, not sure what I was thinking. Happy to update to the five stars I should have given in the first place! read more

A great sandwich spot tucked in behind the Statue of Lenin. I ordered a custom vegetarian "Build Your Own" sandwich consisting of gluten-free multi-grain bread, seasoned tofu, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, jalapeños, basil, chipotle mayo sauce, and Grinders sauce. The sandwich tasted so good! I'm not vegetarian nor am I gluten intolerant but sometimes I get in the mood for a meatless meal, and Royal Grinders sure hit the spot for me. The seasoned tofu is tasty, and this place uses the best gluten-free bread I have tried, which is something you can't say about other variations of the kind. My partner ordered a chicken pesto sandwich and asked me to take a bite from his sandwich, and it tasted great too. The wait for all sandwich orders take about ten minutes, but it's worth it if you want a well-made, hot, delicious sandwich. read more

Royal Grinders - Build Your Own Grilled Gluten-Free Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great grinders, royal really. Think about going every time I drive by. Full subs for big eaters.

I love this place! Lovely patio, smiling friendly employees, really clean kitchen you can see, fun signs, merch that supports the Humane Society, and really great sandwiches. It's true, they're not fast, but it's fresh and these folks are hustling, the quality is much better than the places the focus on being really fast. read more

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I would have to say this was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. I had them make a custom turkey and salami sandwich on sourdough breaks. Add lettuce, onions, pickles, mustard, and mayo. That man behind the counter makes a mean sandwich and I must say that I was really impressed with the crafting of this sandwich. They didn't only use mustard, but they used Dijon no it was quite the delight. I recommend returning and trying the Italian grinder in your visit here. read more

Royal Grinders - Might be one of the best sandwiches that I've ever had. Really official. - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The sandwiches pack a punch of flavor and are affordable and worth the price. Parking can be a little difficult and the sandwiches takes time to make, so don't be in a rush. Had the Italian and it was meaty, salty, warm and everything I wanted. 5% cash discount on everything. read more

The bun was excellent - toasted to perfection and nicely flavored with some (Italian ?) herbs. The meat was pretty good - not like at a really high-end deli but good; certainly better than some. The veggies on the sandwich were fresh and tasty. Very traditional grinder - lots of options. read more

A grinder fit for a king. These grinders are delicious with an olive oil herb infused bread and you can taste it. Lots of meat do you aren't going to go hungry. A half a sandwich and chips was more than enough for me but of course my boys are a whole one. We all really enjoyed our lunch. The have some tables and umbrellas outside so you can enjoy your meal if the weather is good. The interior is very small but there is a tiny bar you could eat at but only about 3 people will fit. read more

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One of the best sandwiches I've ever had! Agree with everyone, Italian and Chicken Pesto are delicious! What makes it amazing though is that bread, so crunchy but still soft, full of garlic herb flavor, and the bite is just nothing like I've ever had. Both are a must try! read more

Went here after the Sunday market and it was great! The person working the register was extremely friendly and helpful. They let you customize the sandwiches however you want (I think the only thing is you can't request them cold based on a sign I saw.) Has a cute courtyard outside and they use a microphone system to call out orders. Sandwiches were great! read more

This place is EVERYTHING!! It may not look like it from the outside, but this is the best sandwich shop in town. I went on a Sunday afternoon when it wasn't too crowded, so I took my sweet time picking out what I wanted to order. The man at the front helped me with the menu and was super welcoming. I ended up getting the Crown and the Chicken Pesto sandwich (to save for later). Both were out of this world. I know these sound basic, but let me tell you what...these are not basic sandwiches. The combination of meat and toppings is incredible. I always hate when I get a sandwich and the bread scrapes the roof of my mouth. This bread is delicious and doesn't hurt your mouth! It is soft while also having a bit of a crunch. Absolutely amazing. Will be back a million more times to satisfy my many sandwich cravings! read more

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

Absolutely a wow experience. I ordered the BBQ Chicken sandwich and added Jalapeño. It far exceeded expectations. The texture and flavors combined for a Fantastic sandwich. I will be back and will be bringing friends to share in the experience. read more

My manager recommended this to me last Friday - I was craving a good sandwich and she said I had to this place! I was not disappointed at all! I got the Chicken Pesto Grinder. The sandwiches are freshly made, with various ingredients (lots of vegetarian options too!) AND they're for a good price! I took one star off because though I loved my sandwich, I found that it was missing some flavor (maybe I didn't get enough dressing in mine?), and the wait was also 20 min. But I am definitely returning and will recommend to my friends :) read more

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

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They do not have gluten free bread anymore as of May 2023. When I asked if they could give me the sandwich without bread they said "the owner does not want us to do that." There were unwilling to try to accommodate my dietary restrictions. Very disappointed because I've gotten a sandwich here in the past. read more

Open outdoor seating, kind staff, and an excellent straightforward sub. Places like these are important read more

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

This is a fantastic sandwich shop. Great staff and conveniently located near the Fremont Troll and Lenin Statue. Lots of breweries not too far away either, but they surprisingly had a nice can selection inside! There is some seating inside, but there is a lot of seating outside too. With so many options, I settled on a classic. The Italian grinder. read more

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Sandwiches here are pretty good. The bread had the perfect soft to crispy ratio. I had the veggie grinder, the veggies were fresh and it tasted really good. Perfect for a light meal. Wait time is really long, but is definitely worth the wait! I recommend ordering online and then heading there. read more

Royal Grinders - Original Fresh Veggie Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am surprised I have never had sandwiches from this spot and feel like I have been missing out. I did some Caviar deliveries for this spot and figured I'd give it a try since everyone else was and I have some major FOMO. Their Italian grinder was amazing and definitely something I'll be getting again. I also got the chicken pesto but maybe I eat way too much chicken as a part of my routine diet to truly think this stood out. The combination of meats and peppers and olives really make the Italian grinder a mouth watering contest. I got both sandwiches and tried half of each and was super full...saved the rest for dinner and still just as good. The bread is warm, not hard, or burned. Sandwiches are one of my favorite things about Seattle and this confirmed it for me once again. read more

Royal Grinders - Italian grinder my fave! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Toasted, hot, royalty. If it's royal, then this place is perfect for a hungry princess or prince. It's not your subway, or Quiznos. It personally doesn't live up to the paseo hype, but it's one darn good sub sandwich. I honestly looked up on yelp "panini" because for some reason I was craving a sandwich with those beautiful markings on it. I came across this little local shop located in Fremont. When I scrolled through the photos, what did I see? No pictures of paninis. I only saw pictures of beautiful looking subs and I thought to myself, "if I go here, screw the panini, I'm getting myself a grinder!" Commuters, take the 32 bus towards Fremont! It's the same bus stop you would get off if you were to go to Pie or Simple desserts (both which I recommend trying as well). You'll walk and eventually see the Lennon statute (he's kinda hard to miss) and then it'll be the area with all the tables outside. Inside it's pretty small, with a few bar seating. The menu is extra simple. You have your grinders: all which come with their zesty grinder sauce (garlic Italian ranch). Their famous is the royal grinder: roast beef and ham, but I decided to get the crown grinder: turkey and ham. My partner decided to devour the Italian grinder: salami, pepperoni and ham. Both of the sandwiches have Swiss, tomato, red onion, black olives and pepperoncini. It'll take about 15 minutes because they make it fresh and toast is right after. However, they recommend calling early and ordering so that you can avoid lines and the wait time! Next time I think I'll be doing that. However, on this rainy day, I didn't mind waiting inside. I had some small chat and then I heard our names get called. Beautiful, hot sandwiches ready to be eaten. They put in their zesty grinder sauce once the sandwiches are out of the oven. The first bite, glorious. Everything melted and melded together. Even for two people who aren't fan of olives, this was delicious. The meats were decently thick slices, and there was a lot of sauce to go around. The cheese was perfectly melted and just so stringy after each bite. The pepperoncini definitely added a little bit of bite back but just ever so slightly. The bread is thick, warm, easy to bite through and divine. It looked like a small sub, but I barely managed to get through and we were both content after one sandwich. Although it doesn't compare to Paseos for me, it's still a really good sub place to try. Their sandwiches are prices fairly and it's honestly oh so fresh. Their flavors are definitely ones that I have not tried before. Definitely worth trying. read more

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Little but of a wait but worth it!!! The bread is amazing!!! Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Great outdoor seating and super friendly staff! read more

Top four sandwiches in Seattle are: (in no particular order) Salumi Porchetta Paseo Carribean Roast Tat's Tatsrami AND Royal Grinders! I also like Jemil's Big Easy food truck's blackened chicken po'boy... so that'd be my 5th. But yea... Royal Grinders has really really really good sandwiches. I tried Royal Grinder and Pastrami Grinder so far and both were just amazing. From the bread down to the sauce. They take all major credit cards. Their service is friendly and reasonably fast. Highly recommended!! read more

Royal Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh, royal grinders. I am having withdrawals already even though I just left Seattle two days ago! I stumbled upon this sandwich shop while visiting the Fremont Troll. I am so glad I found this place. The toasted italian sub is one of the best thing I've ever tasted. It was heavenly! I never thought a sandwich could be so delicious! The gelato was great too, healthy and so yummy, many flavors to choose from. You get a small spoon sized gelato of your choice (they call it Lenny scoop) on top of your gelato cup. The staff are the best. They were so friendly! They have free water and free wifi. For such a small shop, they actually have a clean and functional bathroom too! I was also able to charge my iPhone when I ate there but forgot the charger at the shop. I called them later, they found it for me so I picked it up a few hours later. Royal grinders, I am your big fan! Too bad I don't live in Seattle. Otherwise I'd come here everyday! Visitors, please stop by this sandwich shop when you are in Fremont! Locals, if you haven't eaten here you should be ashamed! read more

Royal Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm a good person. But my biggest fault is impatience. After a few minutes, I begin to resemble the cartoon character with steam coming out of their ears and red cheeks. That being said, if food is good, I don't mind waiting. And Royal Grinders? Well, it's so good I lose track of time, lost in the revelry that their sandwiches bring. Am I pouring it on a little thick? Too bad, it's deserved. Royal Grinders is one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. And I been a few places. I recently ate the "Field Roast Smoked Tomato & Tempeh Bacon w/ guacamole, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Cucumbers, and Red Sauce." They do us, vegetarians, right, no skimping on the flavor. Just typing that a little drool came out of my mouth. My boo consumed the "chicken pesto grinder" a sandwich that made him speechless, speechless I tell you! So yes, the wait is a little long, the storefront is tiny and the line can be offputting. But get over it, your mouth and belly will thank you. p.s. A+ customer service! read more

Wow! It's everything I want in a sandwich. Crusty bread with soft center. Just the right amount of ingredients. When you take a bite the sandwich filling doesn't gush out the other end. Chicken pesto- warm sandwich so yummy. Love everything about it but the olives because I'm not an olive person. I think next time I'll ask if I can add a slice of ham to it too. Cheese perfectly melted. They take their time making the sandwich so in the end every bite has a layer of each ingredient :). No edges missing filling. Best sandwich ever! Italian sandwich - realy good. Just enough cold cuts so that its not too salty. And it's a warm sandwich. Cheese melted perfectly again. The mayo or some sauce that goes on it is also selfish! read more

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Best sandwiches!!!! Definitely will be revisiting sometime soon. Very kind and friendly.