Not impressed with sticklers. When I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, I relayed to be sure to make it with wheat bread as I did not like sub buns. What I received: A sub bun with, wait, where's the cheese? WTH? There was VERY little cheese. A small coffee was over prices and came out luke warm from the carafe. The staff was friendly, that's the only positive. I WON'T go back. read more

We wandered into Sticklers recently and had a great experience! Some customers were not wearing their masks correctly, but staff were. We got our food and sat outside. Plenty of outdoor seating! read more

I saw the review of the day today and had to throw in my two cents. This is my least favorite lunch stop I've ever been to downtown. It's usually suggested by someone in the office who just wants a red sandwich meat sandwich and wants it fast. Then the rest of us have to suffer too. Very typical sandwiches like turkey, roast beef, etc, etc. I might like the place better if I ate alot of red meat. The people I go with swear that the "Traffic Jam" sandwich (a cluster fuck of different red sandwich meats) makes it worth the trip. The toppings are very pedestrian and limited. They will charge you to put something "fancy" like black olives on it. I would also challenge the "clean" assertion made by another reviewer. Although they have a ton of employees to run a pretty tight ship in terms of making sandwiches quick and cleaning up, we have had several incidents of finding questionable or disgusting items in the food we've ordered so as to make many people in my office never want to go back. I give them one star for making a decent sandwich that I could've made just as easily at home and for cheaper. The second star is for their milkshakes which are made with real ice cream in front of you and are pretty good. Go to Sacks, duck and decanter, downtown deli, or one of dozens other downtown sandwich places first before here. read more

Got trapped downtown for jury duty recently, but ended up arriving way early due to unexpected lull in traffic. Since you can get into the courthouse until just before 8, it's a good thing this place opens at 6! I normally would have toughed it out, but it was a bit cool and windy out and, frankly speaking, not a lot of places to sit down and read a book unless you're wanting to plop down at the bus stop, right next to the roadway. Not ideal. I spotted this place and decided to head inside and see what I could get for breakfast. I didn't want to be "that guy" who sits down to read a book and doesn't actually ordering anything. They actually have a pretty decent system, order over here, pay over there type of thing. Seems to work pretty well. The place is well insulated from both the weather and the road noise, so it was ideal for plunking down and taking in a few chapters while waiting for the inevitable evils of jury duty service. Food wise, I ended up trying one of their breakfast bagel sandwiches. I opted for turkey and swiss with egg, and it came out in a reasonable amount of time. You don't get plates, just a little baggie thing (think airport to-go vendors) but that's OK I suppose. Taste wise, it was pretty good and well made, but I will say the egg itself was way, way too thick in the center. When the egg in your bagel is thicker than either half of the bagel itself, (we're talking 1.5" here!), it makes for some really ... unappealing consistency. The outer periphery is fine, the flavor profile is good there, but in the center, it's basically 90% "egg mush" and not much else. Might be OK for some folks, just not for me. Still, I wasn't that hungry to begin with, so I ate the 'normal' pieces on the outside and that was plenty. I guess I can deduct a star for the egg sandwich being a bit too pudgy in the center, but it wouldn't be fair to take more than that. Service was friendly and courteous even before 7am and they do make a good sandwich aside from the excessive egg issue. I really dig the location and the ambiance/decor they have going on, and will definitely hit this spot again if I ever find myself downtown again. There's not much to like about being compelled to waste most of your day downtown at the courthouse, but this sandwich spot was a welcome distraction and a great place to get out of the weather and find some peace and quiet. Recommended! read more

Sandwich made incorrectly and not very good at all. Not much else ro add. Subway tastes better and subway us fake food.

I just don't understand how this isn't a rip off of Potbellys (of course it could be that Potbellys ripped off them). Traffic Jam = A Wreck. Same thing. Even the hot peppers same thing. Also, the bread disappointed me. It was dry, cracky, and cut the inside of my mouth (don't you hate when bread does that and leaves the top of your mouth raw?). read more

The parking situation here sucks; if you can't find anything on the street (you won't) you'll have to park in the garage across the street. Good luck with that if you don't own a Vespa or a Smart car. The interior is always crowded and you'll be lucky to find a table during the lunch rush. That said, I don't care because the Traffic Jam sandwich is to DIE for. Meat overload w/ delicious hot peppers - so, so good! Yeah, the crusty bread may "Cap'n Crunch" the top of your mouth a little bit but it's totally worth it. They had another location in North Phoenix closer to my house and sadly, it seems to have closed. I may or may not have shed an actual tear. read more

I recently lucked out just looking for place to kill some nearly-free meter time (it was a slow week!) and stumbled into this place. I'd seen it before, sometime when it was not open. Frankly, with the kind of incredibly defined and specialized niche that this place appeals to, i'm surprised they don't close up between breakfast and lunch! Anyway I strolled in the door just before 10:30 when they stop serving breakfast items, according the the signs, and ordered a parfait. Just a snack. There were just a few people there, and I still had a significant, if not particularly long, wait to order my pre-made parfait and pay for it and a bottle of cranberry juice. Anyway everything looked pretty decent and clean and the people were nice enough, so I'd come back, even though I dislike waiting in lines. I'm looking forward to trying out the Happy Valley location, though - it's a short distance from where I work. read more

Sticklers is about to celebrate 10 years at it's location in the historic J.M. Walker building in downtown Phoenix. It seems a little incongruous that this fine piece of - "neo-classical greek architecture", should host a "mere" sub shop, in this building that was once slated to be the 6 story local HQ for J.C. Penny. The quality, convenience, cleanliness and comfortable atmosphere of Stickers, coupled with it's continued popularity, success, and legions of loyal customers I think however does the old building proud. They stopped at 2 stories but intended tenant JCP moved in anyway for some years, before it became the APS building, and then occupied by various other tenants over the years. Now as to the food! I confess am not that huge a fan of subs in general except as economical filler, but I'd have to say that Stickler's has the best I've ever tasted, and that's not damning with faint praise; It's excellent! I've come here only sporadically over the last decade of the nearly dozen years I've worked nearby, but only recently, based on reviews below, was I prompted to try the "Traffic Jam", for which I thank all responsible and I concur with the overwhelming majority: it's delicious! Roast turkey, hard salami, honey baked ham and roast beef with swiss. Add a little lettuce & tomato, oil & vinegar, a squirt of mayo, Italian seasoning, and maybe just a very few jalapenos due to the delicate gringo stomach to the soft whole wheat roll, and you've got a filling piece of heaven on wheat. Add a side and a drink and it starts getting a bit expensive for my lunch budget, but as for me, I'm satiated for the rest of the day. Like some of those below, I don't care for those roof-of-the-mouth raking breads either, but though I don't think they make it in house, you couldn't have anything much fresher or softer than the whole wheat sandwich roll (white Kaiser roll - you're on your own!). Sticklers is I think a tad more expensive than Subway on comparable items, and I'm just fine with Subway, but there's no doubt that Stickler's is superior in taste. I met co-owner Murray this past week and asked him what made the difference - what makes their sandwiches that much distinctively better. Without hesitation he answered "the meat". And though not an exact quote, he also said "That $2.99 a pound stuff that you buy from the grocery deli counter? We don't buy that. Our's is more in the $5.99 area, and we slice it thin and layer it. And I've got a great staff down here too, and I have to give thanks to them." I liked that. And the tuna, and the Traffic Jam, and the roast beef, and every other sandwich I've tried there over the years. Service is fast and efficient. You order at a walk-up counter on the east side where you can order your soup and sub, or choose a have a fresh salad assembled for you from the myriad offerings on the other side of the glass. Staff does the assembling and at easily $8, it's not a cheap little side salad, but everything looks vibrantly fresh and the whole of downtown is not poking and sneezing in it. Subs are made right out in the open so you can supervise if you want. but after ordering you walk around to the front counter, wait for your sub to come off the toasting rack and then specify what you want on it, order any drinks and sides, and pay. Cash, credit and debit cars are accepted. Would not say "good for groups", since no reservations accepted and no separate dining rooms or divisible areas available In moderate weather Sticklers offers simple but comfortable plastic chair seating out front under the shade of the building's second story overhang that overlooks the busy streets at 3rd Ave & Washington. There's also moderately shaded seating all along the west side of the building with a view to the front of the adjacent Phoenix Municipal Court building that towers, looms, etc., over Sticker's modest 2-stories. Bins abound to dump your own debris, but staff roams continually at the lunch hour(s) to take care of that left behind. Restrooms are toward the back on the east side and at least the men's room is surprisingly large and includes 3 stalls including handicapped, one urinal, a baby changing station and small counter with sink and mirror. The facility was well stocked with TP, paper towels, and hand soap even right after the big lunch hour, and there was no mess other than a few paper towels on the floor beneath the dispenser, and a bit of water on the counter around the sink. The 1-star review that spoke of rude wait staff, unwelcome gratuities, and a bad shrimp & lobster sandwich has been corrected by the author as a mistaken posting (wrong place), which I think leaves but one, 1-star remaining, which gives the establishment 1 star due to a single bad latte. A little harsh, don't you think! But note to the management: Forget lattes. Do what you do well, which you do very well. read more

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What a sandwich! Not a lot of frills, and the sides are underwhelming, but if you just want a really good toasted sandwich for lunch...Sticklers will hit the spot. And it's downright cheap! The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars, is because the service was a little course, and the place was REALLY busy without a lot of seating space. Plus, it's only open 'till 4 PM! And not at all on weekends! DOWNTOWN RESTARANTS THAT ARE ONLY OPEN FOR LUNCH ON WEEKDAYS DRIVE ME CRAZY!!!!!!!! Come to think of it, the fact that I was willing to give it 4 stars despite all that is a testament to how awesome their sandwiches are., because there aren't many other good things to say about it. read more

Another one of my lunch time favorites. I usually go here for the large salad bar when I want a quick, inexpensive, healthy lunch. At just under $7 for unlimited toppings, it's a great deal! The ingredients are always fresh and the staff is friendly. The best part about getting a salad is skipping the line of people waiting for their sandwich and going directly to the register! Sometimes I go to Sticklers, fully intending to get a salad, but as soon as I walk in the door, the smell of the fresh bread gets me and instantly I have changed my mind. Many of my coworkers love the Traffic Jam, however I am partial to the Tuna sandwich. I am not usually a fan of tuna in other restaurants, I really don't like when my lunch protein is served with a scooper and makes a "plop" sound when it lands on the bread. Let me clarify, Sticklers does not have a Tuna Salad Sandwich, this is a Tuna Sandwich. The tuna is just tuna, and you can add whatever mayo/mustard you want after the sandwich is toasted. When my sandwich comes out of the toaster and I get to pick my toppings, I like everything (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, etc) except the mayo and the oil. If you like spicy, you have to get the hot peppers!! In addition to the delicious french bread (they have wheat too) the hot peppers make the sandwich!! I have even started asking for a side or two of hot peppers for my salad; I love them!! Every once in a while, I'll go here for an afternoon sweet treat. The malts and shakes are amazing! They have breakfast too, however, I have yet to make it there in the AM. Either way, Sticklers is one of my favorites for the downtown lunch scene, and where I take all of my friends that are visiting for jury duty! read more

I had Jury duty on Friday.....and I was in search of some coffee and a snack. This establishment is right next to the Municipal Court building downtown. While I didn't end up getting anything....the place is very nice with plenty of outdoor seating in the shade. I left court at about noon time and it was packed.....so I assumed the food was great and the service is definitely fast. Midwesterners might compare this place to "Potbelly's" which is a popular sandwich...soup...and dessert spot. So if your ever downtown near the municipal court house and you need a quick meal....this looks like a good choice. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friend!!!! read more

I went because several people I know raved about the place, because I'm a lapsed vegetarian and I'm always trying to get back on track and heard the veggie sandwiches were incredible, and because I'm a malt freak and found out they have malteds there. I was disappointed. And my friend I was with who had been one of Stickler's die-hard fans said that, although it was okay this time, the place seems to have gone down hill. Stickler's wasn't busy at all, maybe 4 tables of customers and 3 people in line, but although there were alot of workers behind the counter, the service was very slow. We had to wait a long time for our veggie sandwiches. Now my friend has been there when it was jam-packed and she said the service then was much quicker. We went about 2 so maybe the staff was worn out from the lunch rush earlier. The bread was good, crunchy on the outside and soft inside but the vegetarian sandwich itself was boring. It's supposed to have Swiss, Provolone and American cheese on it. I couldn't even taste the Swiss or Provolone at all, the American over powered the sandwich and was more like a cheez-whiz type. I'm always on the look out for a good malt, one that really tastes like a malt and not a shake. My chocolate malt tasted more like a shake and I wasn't impressed with the ice cream. My buddy liked her vanilla malt though. The one thing I did like about Stickler's is that they have the small bags of Miss Vickie's chips to buy. It used to be you could buy big bags in the grocery stores but now the chips,which are the best kettle chips I've ever had, are just carried in certain deli and sandwich shops. read more

This place has great soup and sandwiches. It is convenient to the numerous offices downtown.

Got a bagel they can't warm them up but toast them... I don't do toasted bagels... I asked for strawberry cream cheese and got a very bland cream cheese with almost a chive taste to it and I ordered a plan bagel... I never order mocha got a small asked to up size the cup to have more whip cream added get charged for the upside cup after having to stand in two different lines... a little confusing in here... Not a smile amongst the crew anywhere... giving 3 stats just because I'm not an asshole. read more

1. "Traffic Jam" is best sandwich I've ever had (And i hate sandwiches). 2. Great bread to meat to vegi ratio. 3. Decent price read more

Good quality food, great staff and any mistake they make it right. Great place to grab a bite if you downtown

A nice lunch place for the downtown crowd (of which I am one) ... the place is VERY clean (rare for downtown eateries) and the prices for toasted subs are cheap (but they nail you for each add on) ... read more

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The worst sandwich I have ever had in my life. And I thought it was pretty difficult to make a bad sandwich. I ordered a turkey with everything on it and it tasted like the brick food you carry in your emergency kits. The bread was stale, the tomatoes/jalepenos/turkey had zero flavor and contributed nothing. I even tried to douse the sandwich in salt and pepper and it made it even worse. I was starving, it was 16 hours passed the last time I had eaten and I didn't finish half. I don't know why this place is packed, But the only reason they get 2 stars is for their line service....they got people in and out relatively quickly. ....maybe I caught them on a terrible day, but I went out of my way to text people about how much I disliked my food. I wish I would of just save a few dollars and gone to subway. NEVER. AGAIN! read more

Went to Sticklers for the first time today, with a friend who works across the street. I'm a little leary of places that get talked up so much, but Sticklers was everything she talked about and more. A family friend once told me that the way to tell a good restaurant is how busy it is. Seems like common sense now, but how many times have you walked into a restaurant with less than 10 people in the whole place and then walked away disappointed? Well Sticklers was packed. My first impression was "Crap, the line is 20 people deep and we only have 40 minutes for lunch...there's no way"! Well I was pleasantly surprised when we got through the entire line, food in hand, in about 5! The guys and gals that work there are efficient and have it down. And they showed some great patience for a newbie. The chicken salad and provolone sandwich was outstanding and the hot peppers gave it a great kick. Word of warning to the lactose intolerant - it's a 2-piller! The atmosphere was active and lively but not overly loud. We were still able to have a conversation without shouting. I just wished the people at the next table realized that. We didn't need to hear about their daughter "wrongly" accused of DUI...for the third time! read more

Definitely check this place out if you are in downtown Phoenix. Great food, went there for breakfast and had a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Both were delicious and the service was great as well! Had went on a different time when they were busier and still was not a long wait at all! Would definitely recommend coming here. read more

I wasn't expecting anything great when I walked in, but the ham and swiss toasted sandwich is a 10/10. Definitely recommend it. Much better than I expected. They have San Pelligrino cans as well, so that's a big plus for me! If you find yourself downtown with extra time to grab something to eat, this is perfect. read more

If you're in downtown Phoenix during breakfast and lunch hours, and you're looking for quick, good and cheap meal, then Sticklers is the place to go. I'm normally a pack a lunch person, but I forgot to restock on groceries and needed something to keep me going until I leave work at 12:30. I went with a Bagel Egg Sandwich. It's exactly what it sounds like, eggs, ham or bacon, and cheese on a bagel. Although I was disappointed to see the guy making my food using a microwave for the scrambled eggs, it's still pretty good, plus it's big and filling for just $4.25. Overall, the food is very cheap at Sticklers. The most expensive thing on the menu is large salad for $6.50. The place is really big for a quick service breakfast and lunch spot. There's a lot of room inside, and plenty of seating on a back patio and in front of the restaurant. Although the place does tend to fill up during peak lunch hours. The only thing I don't like about Sticklers is that it opens at 6:00am and only serves breakfast until 10:30. Other than the eggs, nothing on the breakfast menu requires any form of cooking. It's mostly bagels, muffins, and yogurt. They might as well just keep a bigger stock of those foods and keep serving them all the way up until they close at 4:00pm. read more

Super yummy! Great location! Very filling! Went here to grab a sammie before a meeting at City Hall. I got the Italian with provolone on wheat bread. Well, I ordered it on wheat but got French bread. BUT they gave me a cookie to say sorry for the mix-up... HOW NICE IS THAT!? I didn't care what bread I got, my waistline may care but who listens to their waistline these days, I just wanted to sandwich. And it was great! A tad spicey for me but I also choose the Italian seasoning too so I was asking for it. The cookies were so moist and soft, fell apart in my hand like delicious sand-heaven. The interior of this joint is so city-scape and metro. Super high ceiling, old bar like ordering station, booths that face out onto the street... everything was great! Had a bit of trouble understanding the guy making my lunch but if he was kind enough to give me a cookie for messing up my bread, he can talk as fast as he wants because I'll be back for sure. I went around 1:30pm and it was bumping so I'm assuming it's packed at peak lunch hour time, well worth the wait though. read more

I absolutely LOVE their iced chai latte. I do eat their sandwiches but I don't prefer the shredded lettuce in any sandwich. Still yummy! The customer service is always great! Cool spot! Kind of pricey but it is downtown. read more

Honestly my first impression of Sticklers a decade ago wasn't that great. I just remember working as a contractor in Downtown, and having to pay $7~$8 dollar for a sandwich back then was a bit too much for me. However, I ended up giving them another try recently by ordering ahead via phone. I must say, being able to just walk up to the pick-up counter, pay, and grab my lunch in less then a few minutes has earned Sticklers back on my regular lunch spot list. read more

Great sandwich spot in downtown Phoenix! They make good sandwiches hot or cold and salads; along with milk shakes and ice cream. The crowd is heavy during lunch time with all the state and federal employees along with the court house next door (yeah stickers is a good deal after you have dolled out cash for tickets!) Parking is a hassle, the customer service is decent. Give them a try and let me know what your experience is like. read more

As far as sandwich shops go this place isn't bad. The prices vary depending on what you order and for regular items it can be over priced, a monster for instance. It's very convenient when your walking downtown or have to sit for jury duty. There are many restaurants in the surrounding area so I'd probably try somewhere else for the money. read more

Good sandwiches! Avoid the chain restaurants!! I little pricy (not ridiculous) but kind of expected for downtown Phx. Call ahead if you are in a hurry, lines can be long. read more

The make a very decent sandwich here. It cost a bit more than I expected, but I imagine downtown rent prices that they pay are probably quite high for a corner restaurant of this size. Also, the chocolate chip cookie I had was really excellent! read more

Great service! Quick and fast. I had jury duty and I ran out to grab lunch. Smart location! Great, healthy options.

i recently posted a negative comment about Sticklers...i was WRONG! I had the wrong restaurant. I apologize profusely. I have eaten here and I love their food and service. I highly recommend it. read more

I placed a huge order at 915am or so today for delivery at 10:45am today and they not only delivered it but everything was great. If you have to call for a corporate order ask for Amber. As this is located in the midst of downtown Phoenix AZ--a lot of orders are corporate orders. They rock! She's amazing! read more

Nice location on 3rd Ave with Washington with large inside space and generous and cool patio. The service is fast and the food was good: I had the chilli soup and meatball sandwich and they were very good. I personally dislike that my food was delivered "to go" style no plates. I would like to have dine in option. Good lunch spot. read more

The ABSOLUTE BEST STAFF EVER! I have been coming to Sticklers for over 10 years (I work downtown). Not only do I absolutely love the food here but I LOVE the staff! They are so friendly and welcoming! With all the hoopla of city scape, sticklers is by far the best in downtown!!! read more

Chicken salad sandwich with provolone on a toasted french bun, mmmm!!!!!! This is one of those typical downtown lunch time sandwich places, where you order and seat yourself or get take away. Quality sandwiches that you really can't go wrong with, not much to rate on service since they don't serve you. I will mention that they are quick on the sandwich side and create your own salad. Next time I'll have to try their homemade banana walnut bread. read more

The veggie sub is really good - loaded up with veggies and toasted so veggies are a little toasted but not soggy and wet. It's super busy at lunch but they move fast - would rather come here than some of the more well know sub places. read more

I was performing my civic duty next door and didn't felt like walking too far so Sticklers it was for lunch. I wasn't too enthusiastic because I was expecting Sacks-like sandwiches. I ordered a BLT, chips and soda. When I took my first bite I was like whoa! This is not Sacks! The bread was wonderful! Crispy outside, chewy and warm inside. The filling was plenty and very tasty. I'll definitely return to Sticklers when I'm downtown and need a quick bite. read more

Decent sandwich place in downtown Phoenix. Nothing too special, just sandwiches that you could probably make at home. Interior set up for ordering is a tad odd, just a heads up. 3 stars sums up this place accurately since it's literally average. read more

This is as good as it gets when it comes to hot and cold sandwhiches. Chips, a toasted sandwhich, and your set to run out the door. If you're ever downtown, check this out. Only m-f though. read more