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Sourdough & Co

4.1 (123 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Sandwiches, Soup
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Reuben sandwich on sourdough
Alyssa R.

I got their sourdough to bake at home a few times but this was my first time trying their sandwiches and I got the Reuben on sourdough which was delicious! It was easy to order online and pickup. Service was fast and friendly.

Classic Turkey Sandwhich
Nichole E.

Yum! We wanted a quick and easy lunch so we stopped at sourdough & co. The kids meal came with a juice and apple sauce which was a nice touch. The sandwhich was delicious! I loved the ratio of everything inside and it wasn't dry at all. The lettuce was different since it was more of a mixed green mixed but I loved it! We ordered online and they were quick and ready when we got there. The resturant is clean and well ran. We will be back!

Pastrami Sandwich
Cheryl W.

After I posted my review on Yelp about my sandwich at Sourdough & Company not having enough Pastrami on my sandwich, I went there and spoke with Maria, the manager. She apologized for what happened, and she made and made me a Pastrami sandwich that was fantastic (see new photo) along with some delicious cookies. Thank you Maria for your wonderful customer service.

My hand covers the entire sandwich half. $14
Z D.

Come on down and get you a $14 Scamwitch with a side of hope. This sandwich looks like it skipped leg day, arm day, and every other day!

Chicken salad sandwich
Mille C.

Can't get to my favorite sub sandwich place in West Portal in SF? Sourdough & Co will do in a sub emergency. Their Italian with everything on it (must be toasted!!) is the "goat" of their menu. Everything else is OK but I would and have driven across town, pass multiple other sandwich places for S&Co's toasted Italian sandwich. So yummy. Only 2 annoyances. First is parking. Most spaces are taken up with Tesla charging stations. Second is the ambiance. Feels dark and cramped.

Jen-Jen B.

During the holidays, my son and I were wanting a sandwich and decided to try this place. Located literally on the backside of the plaza near the Tesla charging stations. We arrived and walked in. Cheerfully holiday decorated. There was more than a few tables to eat and there was two other families eating in. The lady who took our order was friendly. But the rest of the staff didn't seem as cheerful. My son and I ordered a Reuben, Hot pastrami, and a bread bowl of clam chowder. My son had himself the meal with chips and a drink. They have the self serve fountain drink station. We ended up ordering to go. We sat at one of the tables waiting for our order. Wait wasn't too bad. We got home and began to get ready to try what we ordered. The sandwiches weren't too bad, but they look nothing as advertised. The clam chowder was good besides the pieces of bruised potatoes. The bread was nice and soft. Not much of a fan of the crust tho. A slight aftertaste. We were still able to enjoy. Maybe have a better experience next time.

Brisket with bbq on side
Rosie M.

We ordered our meals to go today. I ordered the Smoked Brisket Sandwich with the barbecue sauce on the side. I was afraid of ordering them bbq sauce on they sandwich because it might be too tangy but it was not too spicy and perfectly sweet!! Looking at the sandwich , it looks tiny, but I was fully satiated with half of a sandwich! I had another half for lunch the next day! The brisket was super tender, and they coleslaw offered a great texture difference. My 10-year old loves the clam chowder in a warm bread bowl. She ate her dad's untouched clam chowder for lunch the next day. We will have to try these sandwiches again!!

Kristy N.

Sourdough & Co. was unexpectedly packed when we stopped by on a Thursday at 2 pm--every table was taken, and there were at least five people in line. It was my first visit, but as a sourdough fan and with my friend craving soup, we decided to give it a try. For about $12, you get a soup served in a warm sourdough bread bowl. The soup itself was okay--not mind-blowing but decent enough for a chilly day. The real star was the sourdough bread: top-notch with that perfect tangy flavor, warm and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Honestly, the bread bowl itself felt like a bit much for one person, especially since the $7 small soup already comes with a portion of bread. The soup portion was just right for one person, though. Despite how busy it was, we didn't have to wait long for our food, and the staff was nice, bringing everything to our table. The overall vibe is more functional than cozy, but it was clean, and we never felt rushed. Parking was pretty easy since it's in an outdoor strip mall, but heads up--several spots right in front are blocked off for Tesla chargers. If you're a fan of sourdough, it's worth a visit, but maybe skip the bread bowl if you don't want to overdo it!

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