[Review #551]
2020 Yelp 100 Challenge (57/100)
Yeah, I know I can slap together a sandwich... some deli meats, cheese, the usual veggies fillings, & condiments in between 2 slices of bread or on a roll. But what you don't know is there's an art to crafting a delicious & satisfying sandwich, & that's where Sandwich Blvd comes in.
I had this place flagged awhile back when I was going through a sandwich phase... because I was too busy with work to make a hot meal so I was making a quick bite to eat = sandwiches. This restaurant is located in a small retail plaza off busy Western Blvd. that contains a car wash, 7-Eleven, & a couple of restaurants with a decent amount of parking. From the outside, it's pretty non-descript with a plain looking green street sign; the inside is compact & bright with no-frills decor & a bright green wall being the focal point by the order counter. Still under COVID-19 lockdown, all the furniture is stacked & pushed aside in the dining room, =( but they have patio seating should you choose to dine onsite. =) Their safety measures are on par with social distancing standards: staff wears masks, contactless payment, hand sanitizer provided, outdoor seating.
Based on their namesake, they specialize on sandwiches from traditional to fusion sandwiches. The current menu is more limited than its heyday. I called in my order, & chose TORRANCE (Korean marinated ribeye steak, American & provolone cheeses, bell peppers, white onions, spicy mayo), which I think is a twist on the Philly cheesesteak, with an order of FRENCH FRIES & a drink (free with Yelp check-in). The server has a pleasant voice... friendly & very polite. =)
I liked that my sandwich was still warm & the bread was still toasty by the time I got home. The French roll was surprisingly tasty, & you can tell it was made in-house by its taste & texture. If you prefer something other than their fresh roll, they also offer a spinach wrap, flour wrap, or a lettuce bowl aka "protein style." The ribeye was tender & flavorful, skewing to the salty side, with perfectly melted cheeses, grilled onions & bell peppers, & the spicy mayo added a nice l'il kick. The ratio of filling:bread is just right... it was a most unctuous & delish sandwich! The fries didn't stand out in any particular way, but they were crispy like the way I like them. The portion was quite skimpy (barely a couple of oz.), especially for the price, like the sandwich; it might have been worth it if they filled the container a little bit more.
Counter service was friendly & polite... she was too nice that she even offer my son a cookie... my l'il guy's lucky day! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
They offer free deliveries on the weekdays with a $20.00 min. order & if you live within a 2-mi. radius; I'm just 1/4-mi. outside of that range. Boo...hoo... hoo... ( T o T )
I grabbed a menu for future return trips. Did you know they have a Taco Tuesday? Torrance Tacos for $7 & Tater Tot Tacos for $6 (comes in a pack of 3 mini corn tortilla tacos), served while supplies last.
Prices are on the higher side in terms of portion size, not quite the bang for your buck; however, the sandwiches are quite tasty that will have you craving for more! Sandwich Blvd is one of the better sandwich shops in the South Bay that's worth trying if this is your thing.
Tip: Check-in on Yelp for a free drink (as of October 2020).
Recommended: Torrance (yum!). read more