Gothic is an amazing sandwich. Turkey breast, ham, sautéed mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, mayo, on an 8" toasted baguette. 6.89 Comes with a cookie in the bag. read more

Sacks Sandwiches - Arcadia - Front inside - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Sacks Art of Sandwicherie is a mix of southwest, Mexican and modern decor. The salad was rather basic, and the acoustics rather loud. The restroom is really cute but could use seat covers and sweep & mop. If your initials match the predetermined ones on the chalkboard near the front door your sandwiches free. Just don't bother joking with the staff about their own chalkboard. They'll have no idea what you're talking about nor the sense of humor, should you jokingly mention it your initials are posted. read more

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Very poor service. If you order lunch take out expect it to arrive by dinnertime. Never ordering from there again. There are too many other offers around. read more

Our family has been eating at Sacks (Arcadia) for many years. The last time we were there my sister ordered a salad. It came with a half filled small container of dressing. When she went up to the counter to request another container of dressing the person at the register said that it would be an additional 99¢. When she said she didn't have her purse with her, he just said, "Sorry." The owner was right there listening and said nothing. You would think as often as we are in there that the owner would have said something, but he didn't. So this restaurant has lost our family's business, all over an extra 99¢ container of dressing. The tables are also always dirty there as well. read more

Art of Sandwicherie. Clever, no? Too bad their approach left me with mixed emotions. If you've never been here, prepared to be overwhelmed. Seriously. The menu is so big, you don't know where to start. Go with a friend who's been and can give you pointers. My lunch friend made a couple recommendations. I ended up ordering the Mona Lisa. I was gonna nix the lemon capper mayo, but I figured a little wouldn't hurt. Whoa. Both slices of bread were slathered with this white stuff. Not bad taste. Just bad on the waist. The sandwich was very, very good. Smoked salmon with sprouts on pumpernickel bread. It was very good, and I was very hungry. But I just ordered one sandwich and it came to $7.57. That doesn't include anything else. No drink, except water (which was tap). I'm told they charge for everything here - every little extra you ask for. So, my cup of water my have cost me. Who knows. My sandwich came with a "free" cookie, too. Come to think of it; maybe they charged me for that too! Would I be back? Well, yes. You buying? I mean, I love a good sandwich. I also love getting my money's worth. For $7.57, I would have hoped for a sandwich large enough for me to divide between lunch and din-din. No avail. I wolfed the entire thing down happily. Even better, it didn't make me bloated later, which I feared, since most foods tend to be heavy on the salt. The interior is a bit messy in the sense that it's chaotic. This is more of your lunch rush place. Order. Grab. Eat. Run. When you place your order, they ask your name. Then they call your name when it's ready. I told the cashier how to spell my name, so when the order-yeller looked peeved that nobody was picking up the sack, I felt no remorse. "Alisia" is not how you spell my name. I let the cashier know this. He just shrugged. In fact, that's one stellar way to sum up Sack's. Just shrug. Go on. Do it now. Shoulders up. Shoulders down. Yep. That's exactly how I feel about this place. read more

Sacks is home to my favorite sandwich in Phoenix! The Sacks Symphony is a turkey sandwich with bacon, avocado, tomato, sprouts, cream cheese and mayo all stacked on 12-grain bread. The ingredients are always fresh and the quality of the lunch meat can't be beat. Plus, every meal comes with a surprise cookie in the bag. No one does sandwiches like Sacks! read more

I refuse to eat at a restaurant where you stole 98% of your menu from another restaurant and just changed the names! Shame. Wish I could give zero stars read more

Napkin mittens. How is it possible to destroy a sandwich and it's contents in the matter of 30 seconds? Let's see, they put it together with yummy ingredients then they must use a large stick to shove it in the wrapper. Nice party trick but not good at a restaurant. What a mess when you open it, and I even had to use a spork to finish it. Anyways, the food tastes good and the free cookie is a nice touch. Oh yeah, the other beef I have with this place is the sign "Drink refills for large size only!" WTF!!! I'll be inventing those napkin mittens before I come back to this place again. read more

I have really mixed emotions about Sack's. On one hand, the baguette bread is soft and chewy; the sandwiches are creative (my coworkers both really like the Jazz and the Gothic); if you don't see a sandwich on the menu you want you can create your own; they use spicy brown mustard (yummy!); the caesar salad is good; service is quick; and you get a cookie with all sandwiches and salad. On the other hand, it gets really crowded if you don't get there by 11:30 am or arrive after 12:45 pm; the parking lot is super small, so you typically have to park at First Watch; there is a sign that drink refills are for the large size only (I have ignored that sign as I find it ridiculous that they could actually monitor who refills and doesn't); it gets very very noisy so it is hard to hear the people sitting at your own table; and I think the price is a bit high for a sandwich shop (about $9 for an 8 inch sandwich, chips and a regular soda which apparently I can't refill). Sacks is nice occasionally, but I hate to admit, when I am really craving a sandwich or sub, I usually run to Subway where I can get a meal for almost half the price of Sacks. read more

A sandwich that is good enough to satisfy you but not quite memorable enough to earn your consistent patronage. I do appreciate their naming conventions, as it reminds me of all of those peaceful afternoons spent sleeping during my Art History class. read more

For some reason I find it incredibly difficult to find a good sandwich in this town - its either Subway or a sit-down restaurant so I was thrilled when I found Sacks... a happy medium. It's perfect for a midweek sandwich with coworkers. Its a no-frills restaurant... don't go expecting to be wowed by the interior or "vibe" of the place, but rather a quick and tasty sandwich. My personal favorite is the Sack's Symphony with added honey mustard. My girlfriend always gets the Mona with salmon. Bonus - every order comes with a chocolate chip cookie. Note - during the lunch hour it can get busy and loud. We like to order ahead and skip the line by hitting up the "to go" counter. read more

Disappointed in my sandwich from Sacks today. Ordered the Gothic and there was so little meat and don't think I tasted a single sautéed mushroom. Plus shredded lettuce was wilted. You guys need to pick up your game. Realize it was a Monday but still... read more

Understated Arcadia sandwich shop that boats a wide variety of offerings. Nothing fancy here but the sandwiches are solid. Think of it more like a deli and less like a restaurant. They're fast, so takeout is a perfect option. Try the ruben! read more

I have to say that I really enjoy eating at Sacks. It's definitely one of my top two lunch spots for yummy quick eats. I've sampled quite a bit of the menu and my second favorite sandwich is the O'Keefe. It's basically chopped chicken, sautéed mushrooms, melted Swiss, avocado, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard served hot on a soft baguette. The honey mustard gives it just enough tang to really bring out the flavor of the seasoned chicken. My only "beef" with this sandwich is hot lettuce. I'm sorry, but there are some things in this universe that were not meant to be, and lettuce being served on a hot sandwich (or on a hot Mexican food plate; more on that later) is not one of them! My most favorite sandwich here is the Symphony. I like to think of it as a turkey club with a twist. It's loaded with fresh turkey breast deli style meat, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, LOTS of alfalfa sprouts, cream cheese and mayo on wonderful 12 grain bread. I usually hold the mayo, because that's just the kinda guy I am. You might say, that's how I roll. But I say, I'm just not a mayo kinda guy... The best part about lunch at Sacks is the silver dollar sized warm chocolate chip cookie you get with your sandwich. And yes, it's been reported that the Tiki sometimes eats the cookie first, but having no photographic evidence, you can't prove it and I'll plead the 5th. And speaking of tiki's there's a really cool Tiki at the Tutor Time just a few doors down to the north. Check it out! Okay, I said the cookie was the best part of lunch at Sacks, but I lied. The really super dooper best part about lunch at Sacks is the Market Spice Iced Tea. Some days it's too weak, some days it's too strong, but on the days that it's just right, it will blow your socks off, so you might want to bring an extra pair, just to be safe! My only dislike about Sacks is that is can get pretty loud at lunch. It's usually crowded between 12-12:30 so I try to go early or after 1 pm. And don't forget, you can always call ahead and take it to go! read more

Sacks has been an Arcadia staple for as long as I can remember and my family and I have been enjoying their sandwiches and salads since I was a kid. I have never had anything other than amazing experiences and today they took it over the top. After ordering Togo, I noticed they forgot to include two of my sides once I got home- stuff happens, no big deal. I called intending to drive back to pick up the forgotten items but instead they INSISTED on delivering them to me. How freaking sweet is that?! As a member of the restaurant industry, I am wowed and very appreciative of their willingness to go above and beyond for their guests. Also, everything on their menu is the bomb and you need to check them out ASAP. Thank you Sacks! read more

I was shocked to see all the negative reviews of this place. I have been to each and every location and there would not be crowds of people most of the time if these reviews were to be believed (the angry vegan made me LOL). Seriously though people, it's a sandwich, it's not a life-changing event. I love their sandwiches, especially the Symphony and the Encore. This location is close to home and the staff is always super friendly and pleasant, and I always call ahead so I don't have to wait. They have a very extensive freshly brewed iced tea offering (like 6 different kinds), and the ingredients are always fresh and tasty, not boring or bland. I seriously can't get over all the haters on here who say they can make their own sandwich at home for less - you totally should! The prices here are about $6.29 for a large sized sandwich, a mere dollar and a quarter difference from Subway! Plus the free cookie, there really is nothing better for the price. read more

I love the sandwiches at this place. They have the best ingredients and so many options. The sandwiches do make quite a mess but it's because they are jam packed with goodness; the bread can't contain all the condiments they stuff in there. It does have horrible art on the walls and gets really crowded at lunch, but I've sat outside and had pleasant meals (usually I just take it home). If you like BLT's with avocado you MUST try the Jazz it is delightful! read more

As I've said previously, I love Sacks and their sandwiches. Compared to the downtown version, this location is nice. The parking is a little confusing, since it is shared with another restaurant, but at least there is plenty of parking! Both outside and inside are pretty cool. I've always called ahead and had my order ready and waiting to be devoured. For such a delicious sandwich, the price is great. My fav is the Symphony - turkey, avocado, and bacon on wheat. Perfection. The employees are really nice as well. I like that I can get in and out quickly at this location (compared to the downtown location). I just wish there was a Sack's closer to home! read more

We went to lunch here for the first time after passing by it 100s of times, we went on a tuesday afternoon at 12:30, it was busy but not too crowded. This place is NOT vegan friendly in the least, all of the sandwiches have some sort of dairy in them as do the soups. You can make your own sandwiches but I can make a sandwich with cold veggies or sauteed veggies with mustard at home. I would suggest offering grilled zucchini/eggplant with a sauce that is dairy free. All of the sandwiches are placed in sacks with plastic utensils and styrofoam cups, even if you eat in. This is not eco friendly, my pasta with marinara (which I can make at home) came in a nice plastic to-go container. While I realize this is not a restaurant per say, it would be nice if they had real forks/knives and plates if you plan to eat in and get something more ecofriendly than styrofoam. I did ask if they recycled before we left, and was told that the kitchen does, which is great! However, there is not a recycling container in the restaurant for the sacks/utensils or pasta to-go packages. I will not be returning to this non vegan friendly, non planet friendly sandwich shop and would not recommend it. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. Two thumbs down. I have only heard good things about how great this place is. HA! Our office ordered about 20 sandwiches from them. The hot sandwiches were luke warm. The chip order was not delivered. The drink order apparently was forgotten as well. An $8 Ceasar salad that you would think would fill the container was so small it would fit in a small bowl. Not recommended. We will never order from there again and we have 350 people in our office. read more

I have been eyeing this place for a while and finally decided to stop in. I stood there for about 5 minutes while the two employees were talking to each other and just thought they were finishing an order or something- finally I asked can I order- the woman said go upstairs for food- I said ok I thought weird but let's go upstairs- it was a different place upstairs and it was a bar- when I came back down stairs- they turned off the lights and locked the door- This was to say the least a crappy way to tell someone you are closed, lights on, door unlocked, and I was inside the establishment. Obviously they have enough customers because they didn't need or want my business- Just say we are closed, better yet lock the door and turn off the lights before someone can go inside ! read more

Reopened today (3/4/2011)! That in and of itself is worth 5 Stars! New location is on Indian School, west of 44th St, on the south side of the road. read more

When you find a well-priced deli with great sandwiches, you don't forget it. Sacks is definitely one of those places! I just had the Sack's Symphony and thought it was great, especially for only $5.99, which includes a free cookie! They've got a decent amount of room to sit down, but I usually take my lunch to go because the tables fill up quickly around the lunch rush. If you haven't already, try Sacks the next time you're craving a well-made sandwich! read more

I'm still in disbelief that Sacks doesn't have *at least* four stars. I discovered Sacks a couple of months ago. I've never been the type of person who could get excited over a sandwich-- sandwiches are boring, right? Well, Sacks has single-handedly turned me into a sandwich lover. It started with the Mona, and then it was the Encore, and then the Van Gogh; each sandwich as artfully crafted as the original masterpiece or artist. I order all my sandwiches on multi-grain-- which is amazing, and I would highly recommend it. And then I devour that wonderful cookie! The service is quick, the ambiance is perfect for lunch for busy Arcadians, and you just can't beat the location. read more

Meh..not particularly memorable. I've eaten at this location and the one by ASU, though I like this location better. I would probably only eat here if I was walking by and I was starving. The cookies ROCK though, I like that you get one with your sandwich. And they have my favorite flavor of Jones Soda (Sugar-free Black Cherry) which kicked ass. Warning: The roast beef sandwich (Overture?) comes with horseradish sauce and it is hot as a mother. I like the spice but it was almost unbearable. My nose pretty much turned into a snotty waterfall. Go to Opa Grill next door instead. read more

They don't call it the "Art of Sandwiches" for nothing. These masterfully crafted sandwiches bring the perfection of the Mona Lisa combine it with the meticulousness of Georges Seurat's "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" and leave you with a breathtaking masterpiece of Michelangelo. Recommendation: anything. The hot special everyday just keeps you coming back. It's like the lottery except you win every time. The O'Keefe is a delicious mainstay though! Chicken, mushrooms, cheese, lettuce, avocado. I'm smiling at the thought of the joy that it brought my tastebuds. If you didn't think that sandwiches could be art, go to Sack's. It will change you in the best way. Extra: they give you a cookie with every sandwich. Not like a normal cookie. Like a chocolate chip cookie that has been cooked by Jesus. It's heavenly. read more

Almost walked out because the line was out the door. But instead, we were begged to stay, and our order was taken immediately. Feel bad about being jumped in front of others, however, I had never been hard-sold to stay at a restaurant before. And it was amazing! Additionally, I ordered the gothic, and it too was amazing. Would recommend to my friends! read more

I have been craving the heck out of this place! I finally looked it up and found there was one not too far from me that I hadn't known about. I might make that a lunch run but MAN I just want to be back at this one! It's special. Oh... it's not just the sandwiches - though they are super yummy. The Symphony is my favorite, with it's yummy turkey breast, bacon, alfalfa, tomato, alfalfa sprouts and cream cheese spread on 12 grain bread (I have them hold the avocado). SO good every time! But what makes this particular location so special? Firemen. Yup. Firemen. There must be a firehouse nearby because at least 4 out of 5 times I've gone over there there were groups of firemen. Hello??? Hot firemen and good sandwiches?? Yum yum yummie. read more

Went here for the first time this past Saturday. I was craving a Ruben - random I know. But it really hit the spot (although a little much on the slaw). Just $6 for a big sandwich (I was full well into the evening) and a surprise cookie! I will definitely be back to try out some of the other choices or create my own. Oh, and if you have the same initials they put on the chalkboard that day - you get a free sandwich! My lunch date had the opposite of what was posted (D.S. instead of S.D) and the cashier gave us both free drinks. Super cool. read more

I don't get this place..I seriously think I could go to the store, get the same type of ingredients and make a similar sandwich for less money. I know there are lots of different sandwiches here that you can try. I suppose I prefer a place that has a select few sandwiches that are really good opposed to a lot of choices with ok flavor. The bread is seriously the cheap kind you can get at the store. It comes with a cookie which doesn't taste like anything special. Lots of people like it here and I can't say anything really...negative happened. I just won't be back. read more

It has been a while since i visit. I remembered it much better :( The grilled cheese sandwich i got fir my son was inedible . My turkey sandwich was the equivalent of a subway sandwich for more money. It's okay... but not what i wanted from a cute sandwich shop. Bummer. read more

NTG (not that great). If you're looking for a run of the mill sandwich Sack's is okay, but on the expensive side. Pumpernickel bread should have some texture to it, not just be like white bread with some pumpernickel flavoring. Why is it you can't get good bread in the valley? But I digress. I ordered my sandwich to go and I'm glad I did. This place is loud and with a school in the neighborhood had way too many kids in it for me. Plus the sandwich was just okay. Sorry Sack's...I won't be back. There are too many other better choices in the neighborhood. read more

Probably the most expensive basic sliced bread cold sandwich you could possibly buy. Wheat bread turkey lettuce tomato avocado. Bag of chips iced tea. $16. Go to sprouts get the same thing for seven bucks. Also 90% of the sandwich was condiments, where is the meat especially at that price. Far from aa deli, What a rip!!! read more

I hate to say it but Sacks isn't what it used to be. It's been awhile since I've been here so today I decided to revisit. I used to love their sandwiches. My sandwich today was mostly bread and lettuce. Where's the meat guys? The cookie is still pretty good but it tasted different as well. Not sure I'll be back. Also, the guys behind the counter and bringing the food out do not seem happy. Friendliness goes a long way!! Not sure what changed here, maybe management? read more

Like so many other restaurants in the downtown Phoenix area, Sacks is overpriced for what it is and if you are expecting the quality of "Sachs," the department store, you will be disappointed. The "sandwicherie" title means they are serving sandwiches and not subs. Kind of like what you'd make at home on bread. I'm not sure it's done any better here than at Subway or Blimpie. To me, the deli at the Safeway up the road has more exotic sandwich toppings than Sacks (including two different kinds of guacamole). Like so many places in AZ, every sandwich offered has some kind of cheese on it. It's like it gives the restaurant a reason to throw another buck or two onto the price. Additionally, Sacks has numerous flies in the summertime. Covering your food is a requirement before going to the restroom, though most of them hang out on the windows. I've been to Sacks during the busy lunch rush and I've been there when there were more flies than patrons. The one bright spot is their homemade desert cookies and bars. For some reason they are served cold, which takes some of the freshness away. Exotic flavors of iced tea like mango and pineapple green are a plus too, but by all means not the best unsweetened teas around. read more

Came here for an early lunch with a group of 6; Good thing we got here early as this place had lines almost out the door when we left. I got a simple grilled cheese sandwich. It was pretty perfectly cooked. Very reasonable pricing! We'll be back!!!!! read more

Huh, I haven't reviewed Sacks. Lets fix that! I am in Sacks fairly often, they have fresh, reliably tasty eats, I would be in there more often if they were opened in the evenings. I nearly always eat whatever is on special and have also tried several of their regular menu selection although I have not made my own as yet. I like that they seem to think about how the sandwich is constructed physically as well as flavor counterpoints. I have never had a sandwich fall apart in my hands here or thought something was too bland. I appreciate the inhouse made side options the rotini salad being my go-to. I'd love to taste their version of a German style potato salad. If you go for their combo deal they put a baby cookie on your plate. Its a pretty good cookie that makes you wish it was a big one. This is probably how they sell their take home cookie dough. They don't get the fifth star for two reasons. One, the two different combo options are not explained on their menu board. Considering it is an upsell for them they must perform routinely through out the day it should be clearly posted. Second, the high ceiling and sealed concrete floor can make it difficult to have a conversation in there when they are busy unless you are lucky enough to get a seat in the alcove. They need some wall hangings in the rafters or sommat. read more

I can't speak for all of the locations for Sacks, but the location on Indian School is my favorite sandwhich shop in the entire country. When we visit Phoenix our trip is not complete unless we have been more than once. My wife loves the salads, especially the curry chicken salad. I love almost any of the sandwhiches. Some of my favorites include the Encore, Symphony, and Overture. read more

I ordered 3 sides of pasta. When I opened up the pasta it smelled funny. It is dated 10/15 today's date is 10/24. Not only was I severed 9 day old pasta the service was horrible. I was told my order was mixed up with items to be thrown out. I was not offered a refund but asked to drive back and get 3 more pastas or a credit for 3 pastas for my next visit. There will be no next visit. read more

Love this place. Their sandwiches are amazing but I'm personally a fan of their salad specials. They come up with the most interesting combinations for salads, and are always super tasty. All meals come paired with a cookie which is great. The service is great and so is the atmosphere. I definitely recommend this place for a lunch spot! read more