Came grand opening day. Service was very organized and smooth. Beautiful indoor seating area and patio seating with canopy umbrellas. The order: I got the prosciutto sandwich that comes with their homemade focaccia bread. The sandwich is cut into two pieces. First off, the bread is light and airy. Really great texture, not hard. My sandwich comes with fresh arugula and lightly drizzle aged balsamic vinegar. All the toppings pairs so well nicely. My sandwich was not complicated, just delicious. I also got their homemade chocolate chip cookie. This cookie was divine! I love how it is a thin crispy cookie. Very fresh when I got it. I would definitely get the cookie again. Staff were great, one approached me as I was finishing up and gave me a to-go bag when he saw I didn't finish the other half of the sandwich. Overall, wonderful experience. Great to see another Pardini business open up in Fresno. Will be back for more delicious sandwiches. read more

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It's busy so go at an off-hour. I arrived about 8PM and the line still had formed. Simple offerings, I ordered the spicy sandwich, add tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions and pepper chinos and had them add a bit more spread. It's a large Sami so made 2 meals and let me tell you, after sitting in the fridge overnight, was SO MUCH BETTER! Ate cold. The bread and its texture is the distinct difference of what's going on here. And even overnight in the fridge, it held up well! Everything worked for me and I'm looking forward to trying something with turkey and avocado! -G read more

Now in their second week, Strada, the newest Pardini restaurant in Fresno has opened with a bang! I normally give a restaurant a month or so prior to trying and reviewing to allow"bugs" to be worked out. No need to with Strada. After reading the great reviews hfor Heirloom, a close neighbor, we decided to go there for Mother's Day lunch. Looking at the 150 plus people awaiting the opening, we moved down the parking area a bit to Strada. With an about 30 people waiting outside and another 40 or so waiting inside, we decided to go for it. About 35-40 minutes later a very talented looking crew was preparing our Sandwiches. The wait wasn't bad and I spent it learning about this new eatery. A knowledgeable young lady who was passing out menus to the line was very helpful with a friendly personality and seemingly a full understanding of the menus content really helped. The inside was clean, neat and comfortable. Some Italian music would have added a nice touch. I ordered the Spicy Soppressata, a nice sausage with spicy Calabrian pepper spread, Sun dried Tomato spread and Arugula. My wife ordered the Prosciutto Sandwich with fresh mozzarella and tomato, arugula, olive oil and aged balsamic. Both sandwiches were created with care and were absolutely delicious. Speedy prep and checkout. The best sandwich I've eaten in a long time. I thank the extreme line at Heirloom for directing us to Strada. Jimmy, you did it again! We'll be back. There is still about a dozen sandwiches I want to try out. read more

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Love this place! The line was a little long but honestly, it was well worth the hype. We waited about 20mins for our order to get taken (the line was well out the door about to reach the parking lot). The focaccia bread was cooked right in front of you so you know it's super fresh. I really appreciated that they crafted the sandwiches right in front of you and the methodical approach they took to layering the ingredients and wrapping the sandwich to make it look presentable. I got the prosciutto with salami added. It was delicious! The only thing I would change is to add more balsamic but that's my personal preference. I also got the fresh baked cookie. Amazing! It was soft, warm, ooey-gooey chocolate--just delicious. I'd literally go back just for it. The restaurant was well decorated with plenty of seating. It was also very clean, making it an excellent dine-in experience. read more

Strada - Sandwiches Near Me - Fresno, California

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When I stopped by I waited about 30-minutes for two sandwiches, which is nuts, but this place is super popular right now. I'd give it a month until the line starts to slow. I ordered two sandwiches, the roasted turkey with basil pesto and the spicy soppressata with pecorino cheese. Both were incredible and couldn't be more different in terms or flavor. As a California boy, I really loved the avocado addition to the roasted turkey sandwich and that basil pesto... bottle it! Because it needs to be on every sando I make at home. The spicy soppressata is the sandwich that will be on my regular rotation. I love heat and this spicy meat paired with the sun dried tomato spread is delicious! The bread must be mentioned, all of the focaccia here is made in house, given a lite butter bath and served. It's also the only bread, that I saw, that's offered here. Super soft, fluffy, and loaded with flavor, it's fantastic! People keep comparing Strada to Sam's Deli. They both make sandwiches and that's about where similarities end. Sam's is a deli with a market that focuses on Italian imported goods. Strada is a sandwich shop that only focuses on Italian sandwiches... and I'm here for it! read more

Located in the parking lot of Noble credit union and a short distance from their sister restaurant Annesso's, you'll always find a long line outside of Strada. If you are in line outside, it can take anywhere between 20 and 30 minutes to get to the front and complete your order. It's a very similar setup to Butterfish in that the line wraps around and you place your order, making your way to all of the ingredients, including the spreads and proteins. The setup seems to have a lot of room for improvement in efficiency. The few times that we were there, we saw one, sometimes two, individuals cutting bread or at the bread station. There's one person who takes the order, grabs the bread, and puts the spread on. From there, someone in the back slices the protein and a third person puts the sandwich together and passes it down to be wrapped. On our first go round, it took an hour to get in and they messed up my order by giving me someone else's. I already paid for it had to wait about 10 minutes to get my order. We've tried the Mortadella which my husband swears by and will not deviate from. I think it is delicious although the ham is more of a bologna texture. Everything about the mortadella I loved minus the protein so I subbed it out for prosciutto at our next visit. The prosciutto ended up being a bit too salty. Our third visit, I tried the Straciatella. This didn't come with a protein, so I ended up adding the prosciutto again. It was just ok with the prosciutto. The price points for the sandwiches are very fair. I think that once they become more efficient on the line, the reviews will creep up a little bit closer to five stars. read more

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The sandwich was very yummy! Walking into the restaurant felt super clean and just really classy. I enjoyed being able to watch them craft my sandwich together and even watch them take the focaccia bread out, freshly baked, and used for the sandwich. The service was wonderful! Everyone was very nice and friendly! The line was out the door and it wasn't as long as I thought it would take. My only big issue which is honestly why it's a 4/5 was because when they took out the bread from the oven, there was a whole in it. Instead of saving it they threw away right in front of us. It was a perfectly baked loaf with just a small hole in it. I understand not using it because quality control but I also think they didn't need to throw it out, at least not in front of the line. It just felt wasteful. read more

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Solid sandwich place! We got there a couple minutes after opening and it was only about a 15 min wait! Shout out to the workers, they are all doing an amazing job and have a lot of patience! We got the spicy soppressata and the roasted turkey with pesto! The spicy soppressata to me lacked flavor and I couldn't really taste any spice in it. I wouldn't get this again. However, the roasted turkey with pesto was very good, perfect amount of meat to veggie ratio and the bread they make from scratch is very good. The inside is clean, and service is top notch. Glad we have another solid spot to enjoy! Prices are fair! Can't wait to be back! read more

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Got in line around 11 AM (Well not me, but my partner. Bless his soul). Took about 40 mins to get the orders made. There was ample seating inside & outside but took the orders to-go. Ordered the spicy soppressata and prosciutto sandwiches. I liked the spicy soppressata better but both were good. Spicy soppressata had the perfect amount of spice that wasn't overpowering. It had semi-thick slices of parm reg, which really added nuttiness and depth I really liked. This sandwich was warmer than the prosciutto sandwich given the prosciutto sandwich had more cold ingredients (mozzarella, tomato). I am a warm sandwich gal, which is why I probably liked the spicy soppressata more. Lastly, we ordered the Nutella & pistachio sandwich. It's half the size of a normal sandwich (& half the price). Very simple ingredients that uses the same focaccia, Nutella, pistachio nuts, and flaky salt. Simple but delicious! I wanted to be mad that I could make it at home but couldn't since it was just plain good lol. Overall, the place isn't All'Antico Vinaio. I do like the focaccia better at Sam's Italian Deli, but everything here was solid. I'd come again when the hype dies down. They also said they're coming out with mobile ordering soon, so that would help a lot! read more

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My husband and I were excited to try this new Italian sandwich shop next to Annesso and owned by the same owners (Pardini). We went around 4 o'clock on Thursday after their opening and there was a line to get in. It probably took a half hour to get in and get to the ordering point. You order at the counter where you can see them making the bread and all the fresh ingredients to put on the sandwiches. I ordered the Tuscan ham and my husband got a plain turkey and salami sandwich with no spreads or toppings. He was happy with his. He loved the bread, and the meats are fresh and great quality. Unfortunately, my Tuscan ham had way too much spread or maybe the pecorino cream was just too overpowering. It was supposed to have a calabrian spicy spread, but I really couldn't taste the Calabrian Chile. I would not get those spreads in the future but probably just a drizzle of olive oil. The spreads were so overpowering I couldn't taste the freshness of any of the other ingredients. The foccacia bread was more crispy than chewy maybe because they warm it back up with olive oil right before making the sandwich. I would maybe ask that they not warm up the bread either if I go back. There was plenty of seating inside and outside on their patio, and everyone was super friendly. All in all with the fresh ingredients and fresh bread, this place definitely deserves a try from anyone looking for a good sandwich. read more

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Love when Hot & New restaurants begin!! =) 5/08/26 Getting lunch!! Arrived! Very busy! Line going Way outside past the front door. Waited...expected given reading the reviews. Moved at a slow pace. Music playing. This was at 11am. FYI. A kind worker greeted and gave a menu while waiting outside. The line got much longer too!! 10 minutes waiting outside and line moved to go in. Very nice inside. Cool! Safe & clean! Music playing. Wine bottles up on the walls, on shelves. Decides on the Tuscan Ham. Sounded GREAT!! Definitely a lot workers moving with the busy pace. You move in and around where they make it in front of you. Fresh! Fresh bread made and pulled out too!! Theres outside searing also!! 30 minutes and got to ordering. Ordered Tuscan Ham. The worker that took my order was kind. From there, after almost 40 minutes, it moved quick! Moved down, put together, cut in half by another worker, paid for, bagged and go with thanks! Oh my Goodness!! Leaving, the line tripled!! Definitely recommend going early! Otherwise, you'll get to be waiting outside a Very long time...in the heat! Lunchtime!! It's LARGE! 1/2 is enough. Tuscan Ham Sandwich is DELICIOUS! Lots of Flavor and Great bread'! Fresh & Tasty along with everything in it! I have leftovers from the 1/2. You definitely get your moneys worth! Great going to share or have another lunch! It is a process , but workers are kind and definitely have good teamwork! Set up smoothly! Even if it takes a while. Pretty sure that's normal for new restaurants in Fresno. It should calm down soon! Good service & GREAT Tuscan Ham Sandwich! Highly recommended! read more

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New to Fresno and lives up to the high ch t. Don't let the long line dissuade you from going here. The food js top notch. I observed then bread get cut near evenly by hand here. The sandwiches are so good. Top 3 Italian sandwich in town. The inside is so clean. This is a must stop in Fresno. read more

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I've been saying Fresno needs an Italian street sandwich shop for 20 years. So excited to try Strada!!! It was fantastic. From the start of the fresh made bread to the quality ingredients and combination of flavor profiles for each of the sandwiches it met all my expectations. We did have to wait in line for 45 minutes, but was worth it. They are hustling inside to keep things moving. We ordered the prosciutto sandwich and the straciatella and both were fantastic. It's super casual seating but as the rest of Pardini's restaurants, very nicely done. And to my surprise, not on menu, was a giant chocolate chip cookie which was perfection, chewy middle, crispy edges...yum. Can't wait until the takeout window is open! read more

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I have heard so much about this place so we decided to give it a try. We got in line at 10:53 on a Sunday, they opened at 10:30. We did not make it through the line until 11:40. It was a very long wait, with majority of the wait outside in the sun. The seating area isn't that large and there were many tables that had finished eating and were just sitting around chatting leaving lots of people having to get their food to go as there was nowhere to sit. The employees seemed very friendly. Dining area was being tended to quickly and was very clean. We split a Tuscan salami sandwich with the artichoke spread. We asked them to also add a bit of pesto. We heard people ordering a side of zucchini so we decided to as well. The sandwich and zucchini were delicious! I definitely want to go back, but the long wait makes it hard especially with the summer and heat coming. read more

Strada - Sandwiches Near Me - Fresno, California

Overall: A yummy place to eat! Went to try Strada over the weekend during a rush (2-3 pm) and ended up waiting 40 mins all together in line/ordering/receiving food. The long line ended up dying down at 4, so I wish we came at a different time lol. Staff tried their best to accommodate every customer Food: I went with my sibling and we ordered a prosciutto, tuscan ham, and spicy soppressata all together. Our favorite dish was definitely the prosciutto sandwich- the salty meat with warm toasted focaccia paired nicely with the mozzarella, arugula, and tomato! I added red onion and avocado with it too. If you want something with a little kick the tuscan ham/soppressata might be in your lane. Tuscan sandwich is very light (not too salty) and the sauce and arugula cuts through any heaviness from the meat/roasted eggplant/focaccia. Everything was fresh, and even your own meat was sliced on the spot as you ordered. This place is definitely worth trying, and I will be coming back Inside: I like how the interior is decorated, with the frosted glass blocking customers who were eating vs in line. We ate inside, and even with the long line there was almost always free tables/chairs (both indoor and outdoor) Con: My only complaint is with the operations of the establishment, assuming the owner is responsible. I really wished the items at the food bar were labeled for the customers, and there was a better work flow that the employees could follow (given by management). While waiting for line I noticed that the wait wasn't because of the volume of customers itself, but because each customer would ask for extensive information about the ingredients! Most people didn't know what each sauce/meat was and would ask which ingredients fit under a certain dietary restriction and it made the entire ordering process SO slow. Sometimes people would even change their mind about the meat or cheese they wanted when the order was almost put together... it was frustrating to witness. The patience the staff had while trying to take care of the volume of customers was appreciated! read more

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We went today to try it out I didn't expect the wait to be so long but it was worth it. They have over 20 employees working at the same time the smell is great the food is incredibly fresh. We bought three sandwiches and all three were perfect in their own way. The turkey artichoke is my favorite followed by the veggie one with fresh motz. Bread is individually baked and has the best mouthfeel I've ever had in a sandwich. Owner was there working the bread, very filling and fair pricing. Another local gem I will frequent when I want this kind of sandwich it was a lovely experience. read more

Strada - Turkey artichoke - Sandwiches Near Me - Fresno, California

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I was so excited when I first heard about this place. I'm a huge fan of All'Antico Vinaio and thought this would be similar. I couldn't have been more wrong. The mortadella quality wasn't there. With each bite I pulled away multiple casing strings in my mouth. I couldn't get thru one half of the sandwich. I switched to the other half and the same thing. Also the pistachio cream isn't a high quality one. This was my first and last time there. read more

Strada - Mortadella sandwich with the casing strips - Sandwiches Near Me - Fresno, California

I have been keeping an eye on the construction and opening of Strada since learning it was coming, I could not be more excited to have an Italian sandwich shop the side of town. I went today for lunch with coworkers and it was delicious! I think we waited 30 minutes but we went around lunchtime, not too bad for just opening. Well worth the wait. I ordered the straciatella and added prosciutto since this is typically a sandwich without meat. The straciatella was fresh and creamy, the focaccia was delicious, abut what I really loved on mine was the roasted tomatoes and basil pesto. My coworkers ordered the mortadella, salami with artichoke spread, and turkey with basil pesto, all also giving high praise. Can't wait to go back and try every sandwich! read more

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Went to Strada on Mother's Day. It was an exceptional experience. Well organized, great service and crowd management as well as excellent food! I had a turkey and brie sandwich with onion jam. The sandwich is rather large and made from home made oven warm bread, the condiments are five star quality and the owner, Mr Pardini, was in the pass. Even the bus boy was awesome. Everything was perfect. If conditions remain the same I will eat here many, many more times! I couldn't suggest anything to improve this place! ITS AWESOME! Bring your entire family!! read more

Strada - Five star condiments! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fresno, California

Went today about 11. Line was not too long. Restaurant is very clean and orderly. The server at the door handed out menus which was great. The overall menu choices are excellent. I got the Capicola and my sister got the Salami with Truffle spread. Both were outstanding in presentation and flavor. The focaccia bread is made in house and you can watch them both bake and slice the bread. It is absolutely delicious in flavor. Soft and easy to chew and good flavor. I agree with another review here that it would be good for them to label the ingredients in the case so people can see. It would reduce the amount of questions and may make the line move faster. The only other concern i had is the placement of the fountain soda machine. People have to cross the line in order to get to it. It's too bad it can't be relocated either to the south east corner or to the back because people getting napkins, sodas, etc are having to disrupt the line to get past. The staff was great everyone was friendly and answered questions right away. Also the sandwiches are priced right and for hand made sandwiches with superior ingredients this restaurant is spot on. Great job. read more

Pardini nails it again with this sandwich concept. The ingredients are so fresh and the spreads help build great flavors, but the real star is the freshly baked bread. It is so light, yet so full of flavor. I literally would drive across town just for the bread. I ordered half BLT and half turkey and cheese with artichoke spread. Both were delicious but I liked the simplicity of the BLT more. It really let the bread shine imo. The price point is perfect, too. It's a tremendous value for what you get. The line was long but they have a very efficient system. It didn't take long and well worth the wait. I will def be back. read more

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45 minutes in line. It's new. Fresno lines new... Delicious Had the BLT... Loved the bread. I'll be back... read more

This sandwich in every aspect knocked my socks off. Inside is set up perfect, looks great. They have like 13 people behind the counter getting after it, fresh bread out of the oven brushed with olive oil. Staff absolutely on point. Sandwich is big and not over the top thick, great price. All fresh ingredients. I don't have one bad thing to say. 10/10, well done! read more

Strada - Turkey Pesto - Sandwiches Near Me - Fresno, California

Strada is the latest line of Pardini restaurants (Annex, Annesso, Willow Osteria). Today was the Grand Opening, and there was a line out the door. Fair warning, it took us about 20-30 minutes from the door to the cashier, but they make it as you go along (kind of like Chipotle). They continue to diversify and bring new food concepts to this part of Fresno that sorely needs it. We had the mortadella and coppa sandwiches, and both were stellar. The pistacchio and truffle spreads are very good, and you can add or customize the sandwiches as you wish. We also got a cookie which was also very good and reasonably priced. Parking was a struggle at lunch hour, but it looks like they are building additional parking. Overall, we are very excited and will be back! read more

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Very good sandwich from fresh made . Reasonable price and nice ambiance. Will come back again next time. read more

Strada - Prosciutto sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Fresno, California

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First, I am not going to complain about having to wait in line for 40 minutes. We knew what to expect. We ordered 9 sandwiches for our family. I ordered the prosciutto sandwich and specifically asked for no arugula. I reminded the people making my sandwich that I didn't want arugula. I was assured that they heard me. Well the person making my sandwich piled arugula on my sandwich then put the olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the arugula. Then he realized his mistake and removed the arugula along with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. So I received a prosciutto sandwich with mozzarella. I'm not sure that the sandwich was worth the wait. The bread did not live up to the hype. The mozzarella and prosciutto were good, not great. I may give the place another try. But I am going to return when I can order ahead of time. read more

Sandwiches were delish and employees were friendly and efficient! I had the Roasted Turkey with Brie and it was super yummy! I would have bought a whole loaf of their bread- it was so good. A whole heck ton of Brie on mine, well worth the price! The jam was delish, but there was a lot that it sometimes overpowered the meat. I added Stracciatella to it, so that calmed down the strength of the onion, and added a bit of freshness. The husband said his salami and artichoke spread was killer. They're so brand new that I am as equally as pleased with my first time, and excited to see what's to come!! I was happy I asked if I could add something custom to my sandwich, as it wasn't too clear when ordering that I could customize! I would have also loved to have my sandwich warmed if available, so my cheese could be a little melty, but 10/10 on food, service and vibe of the whole place! We will return! read more

This Sandwich place is good. Decent quality. Focaccia Bread is good. Nothing over gold and nothing below average. Now, if you customize your sandwich with any spread any toppings and meats without adding on 3-5 dollars extra, this place may just be a 4 or 5. Fair price, but long wait time and loud and cramped space. I did try all the sandwiches and my favorite is the Turkey Brie with extra roast tomato, extra sweet peppers and an extra spread of artichoke, but keep in mind this is a 16-17 dollar sandwich by itself and it barely get me full. Keep it up, the restaurant won't be my usual but I do recommend people to try it and support the business and I will eat here once in awhile if I am ever near there. read more

Pretty good sandwiches for the price. Long wait to get inside and then long wait to order. Like the flavor of the fresh made bread.

Great sandwich. Had the tomato burrito. Got a tip for you chef. A little acid on that sandwich would elevate to top tier. Great job! read more

Average. Not worth the wait as of right now. Service was great, employees are very personable and nice. Best part of the sandwiches is the fresh baked bread, delicious and toasted perfectly with that crunch I love. I got the Tuna (that's how I judge a sandwich place, my standard) and all it had on it was the tuna and their marinated peppers. No condiments or sauce, or toppings which made for a very dry sandwich. Also got the Pesto Turkey, this one wasn't as dry (still no sauce other than a light spread of pesto) but it was so bland! I was hoping for more since this place was so hyped up, but if I'm gonna be spending $14 I'll just go to Deli D. Might come back in a few months when the wait isn't 40 min to see if they have gotten better. read more

Amazing, reasonably priced sandwiches, with unique and delicious flavors. If the vegetarian sandwiches sound great but you want some meat, don't worry you can add it! Great service; they had the wrong sandwich for us when we got to the register and they immediately fixed it and had the correct sandwich ready within 2 minutes. I think they comped the drink too, which was very nice. Fresno is BLESSED to have Strada! read more

Wonderful experience! The wait was a little rough but it's opening month ‍ so I'm sure things will get smoother! The wait was 100% worth it tho!! The sandwiches were very high quality with fresh baking bread, right in front of your eyes :) service was great and all my interactions with staff were helpful and pleasant. A little on the pricey side for a sandwich but again I feel it's 100% worth the quality! The restaurant itself is beautiful with great indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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The sandwiches are good and delicious, but I do wish they would be a bit more generous with their meat portions. LA also has some delicious Italian sandwich spots, and many of them tend to be much more generous with the amount of meat they include. This seems to be the norm here in Fresno with eatery places being less generous with food portions. read more

Warning don't sit outside there's to many black bettles also a little skimpy on the meat

Very thin / small sandwiches $12+. Not satisfying if you're like me and like your sandwich stacked. Their bread is cut to 1/3, to make three sandwiches; I don't want the edge bread read more

I visited Strada today and had such a disappointing experience. I have Celiac Disease and asked if I could order a sandwich with no bread. The sweet gal working the door went to ask for me while I stood in line. She approached a lady at the front that seemed to be in charge. When she asked, this lady looked inconvenienced and quickly and abruptly said "no". She said they had no plates and no bowls and I could not be accommodated. Wow! While Annex, Anesso, and Willow Osteria can accommodate for Celiac Disease this is very disappointing. Today created a food memory that was very distasteful. read more

It was ok. Not worth waiting in a line out the door for. First of all, the location on Apple Maps is way off. The sandwich's were just ok, I expected it to be more like a hot sandwich from the looks of it and that would have been better in my opinion. Also, I realize pesto has oil in it, but the pesto left the sandwich just drenched with oil which made it really messy and not that good. They only offer chips as a side which seems underwhelming. Not many options for people who don't eat pork. I liked that the bread was fresh but that's about it. I really wanted to like this place, but left regretful. read more

This is a good sandwich spot, but it isn't amazing. Will I go again, probably when there is no line. And I don't have other options but it isn't bad I had the spicy sopressata, which was way better than the prosciutto. read more