Accidentally found myself in Little Italy and had to stop in to browse after smelling the air as I…read morewalked by and I'm so glad I did. I did a make your own sandwich with some meats, veggies, and the pesto and spicy chili sauce and WOW. SO flavorful and so delicious. I am a big eater and the half focaccia was more than sufficient. The server who made my sandwich was so rad and friendly. He was quick to help and offer so many great suggestions. I forget his name but he had great customer service skills. Would recommend to make the visit and would love to come back.

La Grotta Del Formaggio is an absolute Commercial Drive institution. The sandwich counter is…read moreincredible, you get to pick your bread, meats, cheeses, and spreads, and they pile everything high. Fresh focaccia with prosciutto, bocconcini, and pesto here is one of the best lunches in the city. Lineups move pretty fast and the staff working behind the counter know what they are doing. Always a top notch experience.

Very small shop with limited seating. We tried the rigatoni (with meat sauce) and pappardelle (with…read moretruffle cream sauce.) The canned sparkling lemonade was also quite good. The portion size is decent and I left feeling full but not stuffed. The noodle texture also has a nice bite to it. For me I prefer creamy sauces so the pappardelle was my favorite!

Amazing Italian food in an unassuming hole in the wall…read more Came here for a quick dinner and we had the lasagna as well as a calabrese pizza. The lasagna was incredible - honestly I think the best lasagna I've ever had. And the pizza dough was so light and airy it took me by surprise. I wonder how they achieved this texture. Flavours were also on point. Service was friendly (walk up to the counter to order), and it's a casual hole in the wall with limited seating. It looks like they do a lot of takeaway and don't have alcoholic beverages at this location. Excited to come back to try more items on the menu, and also to try their larger location on Commercial!

Best sandwich spot in this area! Located under the Bentalle buildings near the RBC bank. Can't…read morebelieve it took me 4 months to find this spot. It was right under my nose the entire time! Quick service and lunch time gets busy but it goes fast! My favorite is the Inferno!

Dante Italian Sandwiches is a great addition to downtown, and I foresee that it will continue to be…read morepopular, as their high quality sandwiches are both large, satisfying and high quality. Their sandwiches are filled to the max with fresh cheese and delicious meats, and they honestly remind me of the ones I had in Italy!

Loved the sandwiches. Super tasty and made fresh. The outdoor seating is great in the summer months.read more

I constantly feel like Squamish doesn't get the recognition it deserves for having hidden gems like…read moreThe Buvette. At the very end of the downtown area, this aesthetically pleasing coffee-sandwich shop deals in both caffeine and well crafted sandwiches tailored for the perfect bite. Staff were also super friendly and glad we listened to their recommendation, of course, for the "Staff's Favorite" sandwich!

Big Star Sandwich is not playing around. These sandwiches are absolutely stuffed. Like, two hands,…read morefull focus, no distractions kind of meal. Finishing one feels like an accomplishment. You earn that last bite. Honestly deserves a small round of applause. Everything tastes fresh and loaded with real ingredients, not just filler. Every bite actually hits, no weak spots. Service is quick and friendly, and the vibe is chill. Perfect spot to pull up hungry and leave victorious. And for those planning ahead, Local Cannabis Co is close by, so you can pre game properly before taking on one of these beasts. Highly recommended strategy. Big portions, fresh ingredients, and a solid laugh at how ambitious your order was. Easy 5 stars.

Had the roast beef sandwich with bacon, cheese AND HICKORY STICKS!!…read more Bread was super soft, meat was flavourful and tender - and yes, those hickory sticks are a major crunch YUM game-changer! Would recommend to anyone to try this! (you can find me on Instagram @aida.loves )

This is my second time coming to this location. The first time I tried their lemongrass pork. It…read morewas very good. The crispy baguette loaded with lots of pickled veggies but I still missed the crackling pork bahnmi. I find that they put less hoisin sauce in the crackling pork bahnmi at this location. The one I had at their Broadway location was better because of the sauce Last time I came on a stat holiday and there were people waiting already. This time we came on a weekday around 12:30 and it is packed as well. Definitely, budget more time if you are in a hurry

We visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy! But thankfully due to the staff's efficiency and…read morefast service, we didn't have to wait too long for our drink and banh mi order. We ordered the House Special Cold Cut ($9.25) and their seasonal special Matcha Fog ($7.95). The banh mi was delicious as always with a nice amount of filling and crunchy bread. I do think the bread was a bit on the crunchier/harder side this time though, but it was still tasty. The Matcha Fog was unique and the London fog paired well with the earthy matcha and neither flavours overpowered each other. It was a little on the sweeter side though, so would ask for half the syrup next time. Overall, would definitely return for their solid menu items!

Located beside Hell Crust (former Fresh Slice) underneath Cineplex in Metrotown…read more Plenty of parking as it is inside the mall - has about 5 tables from what I can recall. You can hear the music from the mall , however i don't believe they had any of their own tunes playing. You can easily have a conversation here. However, because of the small seating/eating area, you will sometimes have other customers staring you down to leave so they can take your table. It's a busy mall I get it, but please don't be the person staring others down. Service was okay, nothing special, they greet you and you order , followed by waiting for them to call your order number. Ordered the Cowboy - with the fries and drink add on to make it a combo - and found it to be on the pricier end of things. After taxes and "Tip" it was nearly $25. Some may say that is average , it's in the mall , rising costs and such, which I understand. But I just didn't feel like the portion or quality measured up. Fries were okay , tasted like Kirkland Costco fries - nice crisp - however seasoned poorly as some pieces were way to salty , while others just tasted like a plain potato. The cowboy mentioned crispy onions - did not taste any of that - Spicy BBQ sauce was on the sweeter side. - the bun was pretty dry - and the fillings were lifted , and wasn't actually enough to fill the entire sandwich. Can of mountain dew - well it was a canned drink so it was fine. As there is tons of other food options in the mall - i will unlikely visit this one again. Hope everyone else has a better experience , if you decide to give it a go.

Located right below Metropolis at Metrotown mall's Cineplex theatre (by the stairs). Only 2 tables…read moreopen for dine-in, but feel free to order take-out or delivery. My order: -Japanese Style Cheesesteak: my personal favourite - juicy sautéed mushrooms & onions, aged cheddar, wasabi mayo and of course premium ribeye steak slices. It's saucy, and the cheese blend enhances the flavour. -Koagie (Korean Hoagie): Kimchi was good (not too sour or spicy), so I could comfortably eat it. -New Yorker: the classic if you don't want to venture away from a "normal Philly cheesesteak" - topped with fresh tomatoes and lettuce Overall, the hoagie roll was soft on the inside, and a good chewy texture on the outside. I reheated mines in the microwave, and it still tasted good several hours later. These cheeseteaks are more saucy than the traditional cheesesteaks, which I personally enjoyed as every bite was filled with flavour. Very filling - best to share if you want to try different flavours. I also really liked their assortment of cheeses (no fake Cheez-Whiz stuff, sorry if you like that though), I think they use aged cheddar, provolone, and some others in a cheese blend. They definitely don't cheap out, and use a generous portion of tender/sliced prime rib steak. All cheesesteaks are made-to-order on a grill when you place your order. -Onion Rings: skinny-style -Deep Fried Pickles: good thick cut of pickles to breading ratio -ACC Fries (Garlic Butter & Parmesan): classic thick cut fries with a very "potato-y" flavour -White Chocolate Blueberry Milkshake: quite sweet, definitely for people that have a sweet tooth Also, I definitely have to mention the house-made sauces, they're so good for dipping the onion rings, pickles, and fries (cheesesteaks were saucy enough, so I didn't need it there). My personal favourites were the roasted garlic aioli, smoke Chipotle BBQ (not to overpowering or salty), and mustard (real mustard seeds).

I always like Firehouse subs. This location is the lacking one. I have been to other Firehouse and…read morethis one is on the cheaper end when it comes to meat and cheese. Their sub is still very delicious. Service is also a bit lacking at this location. You have to flag down a staff for ordering. I am guessing this location do a lot of student business and doesn't care much for services. I got the steak and cheese melt and I do like the subs but again like mentioning before for $15 they could put more meat and cheese in the sub. I prefer the other locations.

Order a veggie sub add turkey meat . By the time l got home 15 minutes it got soggy .read more

Wow! These sandwiches are so good I had to come on here to…read moresay something. The service was also great and super helpful since it was our first time there! We'd already eaten half of each sandwich and No notes. 10/10. Will be back.

A great sandwich spot right across from Vancouver Public Library Central Branch downtown. Since it…read morewas our first visit, we followed the staff recommendation and ordered the Marseille ($17.75), which leaned toward a salty-sweet flavour profile. The homemade focaccia had an excellent texture, and the combination of fig jam, brie, and caramelized onions worked really well together. The crunchy fried onions and fresh arugula added extra layers of texture and balance. It's also a very generous portion, I ended up saving half for the next day. The staff were friendly, engaging, and made the experience welcoming. My only minor critique is that the sandwich could use a slightly punchier flavour profile to really make it stand out.

No frills kind of place to get banhmi. Slightly confusing entrance, this is on Newton! Not on…read moreKingsway. Make sure to do a quick search before hand to avoid a mixup. Banhmi itself hit the spot. We got a good amount of ingredients in our sandwiches. Looked like most people get their sandwiches to go. There were a few tables inside to eat in. Definitely a quick in and out style kind opf place.

Awesome bamh mi place close to Metrotown that is very affordable. They do sit-in and take-out and…read morefood is made pretty quickly. The staff are also very nice. The street-side entrance is pretty sketchy-looking and we totally went by the place the first time even though we were looking for it because of how barricaded-up it looked. But once you get inside, it's very cosy. There's a huge electronic menu right behind where you order, which is great. I don't have to dquint to read everything! For sure a small place, they have quite a bit of selection for food. The banh mi comes as just a sandwich or as a meal with spring rolls and a can of pop. I got the garlic beef one which was amazing. They are very generous with the meat, mine had at least 4 or 5 whole slices throughout. My boyfriend had the deluxe classic which was also delicious and huge. Takes me at least 3 bites to cover the width of the banh mi to try all the toppings! I definitely want to go again and try the lemongrass options next time.