So good I came back 2 days in a row! Right in the heart of downtown Riverside is the most delicious and precious sandwich shop. Right when we walked in the door, we were hit with the smell of freshly baking bread. We ordered a variety of items from a chicken salad salad, a tuna salad salad, a tuna salad wrap with avocado, a toasted grilled cheese and a turkey avocado sandwich on a croissant. The stars of the show may have been the potato salad and the pasta salad. All and all everything tasted fresh and delicious. My 4-year-old picky eater requested we go back the next day and that's how I knew it was top notch. As if this place couldn't get any better, we had impeccable service from the husband and wife owners each day. They informed us they've been in business over 25 years and the long line developing behind us was a testament just to house special this place actually is. Definitely give this spot a try! read more

Attended a conference at the Riverside Convention Center and grabbed lunch at the Upper Crust. Very warm and welcoming. I was also offered samples since it was my first time visiting. I had a turkey and ham sandwich with half carrot sticks/ half fruit. It was all fresh and tasty. I will definitely visit again when in the area! read more

Great sandwich spot in the center of Downtown! Came here for a Saturday lunch and tried the half corned beef/pastrami along with a French dip. The corned beef/pastrami was solid but the highlight was definitely the French dip. It really impressed me and had amazing flavors. The clam chowder side was really tasty as well. Service was good but the food did take about 15-20 minutes to come out. Overall it's a good lunch spot and the outdoor patio seating overlooking Main Street was really nice. A little bit pricey as the meal cost $40 for two, but the food was great! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

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The owner here is really sweet. Found this gem tucked away in the heart of downtown just around the corner from Mission Inn. I ordered their roast beef dip and got their soup of the day. The sandwich was very delicious. The bread was nice and warm and the roast beef to bread ratio was awesome. They're a juice sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. That chicken curry soup was amazing. Definitely recommend. It definitely games vintage vibes in the area and there are Christmas lights all over the trees. I'm sure this place is busy and beautiful at night due to the mission Inn and people coming from all over to see the lights. read more

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Friendly and welcoming counter service at this casual eatery. We ordered the French dip and a ham and cheese sandwich. Each came with a side of pasta salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, carrots sticks, coleslaw or fresh fruit. Soup costs an extra buck. We had the Thai noodle soup and it was delicious! The whole sandwiches are only $1 more than a half of a sandwich. So you may as well get a full one! They offer a wide variety of meats and cheeses. There are a few booths inside - but mostly patio seating in front or in a courtyard. A great find for lunch. read more

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There's nothing better than a delicious deli sandwich! The Upper Crust seems to be a Riverside staple. As I was walking by, I heard someone talking about it being a sort of local institution. Then, when I walked in, I love that I was in line behind a regular who clearly came here frequently. I get why. The food is good but the staff is amazing! I was greeted by the loveliest woman. While trying to choose between sides, she told me she'd give me a little of both to try because they were both homemade and she wanted me to try! I had a half chicken sandwich, the tomato flora tine soup and pasta and potato salad. Everything was so good! read more

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Family owned small business with excellent customer service! The sandwiches and soup were amazing! I had the pastrami sandwich and curry soup. Would definitely return read more

Today, I landed myself in Ontario, California. While staying at the Mission Inn, I was walking around checking out the plethora of restaurants in the area looking for lunch. I came across a simple sandwich shop, Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe! Upon walking in, you notice there is very little inside seating but plenty outside. Very tight fit. It resembles the sandwich shops I run into when I frequent NYC and Boston. I thought the very friendly owner was from there but he's not lol! The menu has plenty of soups like chicken and rice, clam chowder, and chili. I got the chili. I went with his recommendation... chicken salad sandwich with squaw bread (dark/sweet/wheat bread). The food was absolutely delicious!!!! The sweet bread with the fantastic chicken salad is a grand slam! The chili is watery compared to what I like, but the flavor is perfect!!! Personal preference I cannot ding them for. All this was very reasonably priced as well. If you are in the area, Upper Crust is absolutely worth dropping in! read more

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Staff was welcoming. Food was delicious and you get a good servicing size. It was tasty and I appreciated that they make the sandwiches inhouse so you can customize. You can also ask for extra condiments. While I was waiting the guy offered me a cup of water. Very friendly people. read more

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Was passing through Riverside and decided to stop by the upper crust to grab some lunch. We were greeted by the owner (didn't catch her name) who gave us the full spiel on her restaurant, and she was just the sweetest lady!!!!! She told us she's been open for over 20 years, which is incredible. We got a pastrami and roast beef sandwich on their homemade french roll and wow was it a good sandwich. It was so moist and so flavorful! We also tried their pasta and potato salad as our sides, and they were equally as impressive. Will absolutely be stopping by next time we're in town to try their chili!!! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Pastrami and Roast Beef Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

I absolutely love this place! Its a small family business. It's small on the inside but they also have a small patio seating area. The owner is so kind and welcoming. I've gotten the chance to talk to her and be served by her every time I go. If you're not sure what to order she'll let you know what is popular. The potato salad is to die for, I definitely recommend trying that. They make their french rolls in house. I always get a sourdough BLT and potato salad on the side. It's my go to and I can't get enough. read more

I've been here before and it's delicious but I now I tried something different. I ate a Pastrami only with light mustard, pickles, Swiss cheese, and mayo. It was way better than what I thought, now I'll only eat pastramis here and with a side of clam chowder soup. Totally worth it but get the whole sandwich Not half because they are kind of small. The owner is so nice and inviting with good conversation. People come and go but there's always people there inside and outside tables. Truly love it!!!!! read more

We made a beeline for this sandwich shoppe during a break in meetings at the Convention Center. Pro tip: get there early, because eventually the line was out the door. Fresh, individually made-to-order sandwiches did not disappoint. Definitely a great local place that gets slammed; consider ordering ahead to save time if you're in a rush. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

Went today and got a whole sandwich plus a soup. The soup of the day was clam chowder which honestly was delicious. The sandwich was good but tbh the soup would be my reason for return. The gentleman working the counter was great and had a super great attitude and whole to store was homey but the outside seating made up for all of it. read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

amazing service and amazing food. have been meaning to try this local, family-owned business for a while and glad i did. the owner was very sweet and helpful. they answered all our questions and made recommendations. as an extra plus they gave us some of their butternut squash soup (i had a hard time picking between the two). it was the perfect way to end the meal. it felt like a hug in a cup. the hawaiian was good the cheese and ham/turkey taste high quality we just though it could be elevated with having the pineapple be grilled/warmed up and/or if there was more in each bite ambiance was good. it was clean and quiet. very comfortable. a lot of seating options to pick from so that was a plus. good conversations too. overall, we had an awesome experience . they are very kind here! will definitely be back to try more things like that selection of root beer, yum. read more

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I've been visiting The Upper Crust for years, and I've never been disappointed. Although I live in Sacramento, I frequently travel to Riverside for work, and whenever I'm here, the egg salad sandwich from The Upper Crust is an absolute must. If you love egg salad, trust me, this will be one of the best you've ever had. My recommendation is to get it on a roll with cheddar cheese--perfection! The service is consistently excellent. The staff is incredibly friendly, and you can tell they truly value customer service. Once they learn your name, they'll use it every time you visit, which adds a nice personal touch. The restaurant itself is cozy, but they have a lovely outdoor patio where you can enjoy your meal while people-watching. read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Comes with sides.. I couldn't decide so they gave me a little of both - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

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Ham sandwich for $14. One slice of ham and they forgot the cheese. What a ripoff. Would not recommend, will not go back. Try simple Simon's, cheba hut or even lake alice for bigger and better sandwiches read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Ham sandwich - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

This place has been the best experience of my 3-day jury duty selection process here in Riverside! Left me hoping I'd get picked just to come here every day! Hehehe! :) I was a first timer so I let the owner pick for me. He recommended the chicken salad on squaw bread. Every sandwich comes with sides, and he picked half potato salad and half pasta salad (not the macaroni salad). I was going to get a half sandwich, but for $1 more you can get a whole one, so why not? Well, I literally cleaned my plate!! And they were nice portions! The chicken breast was so moist and seasoned so well! They use Best Foods mayo and good ole seasoning salt - that's it! The squaw bread was perfectly soft, and the sprouts, pickles, lettuce and tomato topped it all off nicely. It was just a very good, perfectly made, simple sandwich! But the big star on my plate for me was that pasta salad! I can eat a bucket of that! Everything is made fresh and in-house. The owner is super nice and will crack some dad jokes while you order and wait! And what a human! A homeless man whose sugar dropped walks in and the owner gave him a cookie to help regulate his blood, gives him ice water, and asked the chefs in the back to fix him some food. This says it all as to why you need to try this gem if you haven't already! Great food, and amazing hospitality! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Chicken salad sandwich on squaw, with everything minus the onions. Half potato salad and half pasta salad. - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

The inside itself is tight you may be the lucky one to snag a seat if not, there's cute patio seating available among this pocket of shops. A great stop to take in the downtown vibes also a front row seat for the Saturday farmers market. Reasonable for the downtown area, fresh baked bread served with their soup and sandwiches, salads and seasonal fruits. Great service and pleasant visit. Sidewalk metered parking available but on Saturdays the street is closed off for farmers market. Parking available in surrounding areas with a short walk. read more

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First Time Coming Here And It Was Amazing. The Sandwiches Are Exactly What You Look For In A Good Sandwich. The Chicken Salad So Good! I Love A Place That Offers Sprouts. The Soups Were Delicious, We Luckily Came In On A Day They Had Our Favorite Soups, Clam Chowder And Broccoli Cheddar Soup Both So Flavorful! The Service Was Great! Didn't Catch The Lady Who Took Our Order But She Was Super Nice And Accommodating. Even Let Us Try Something's. The Outside Patio Is A Nice Touch, Especially On A Saturday With The Jazz Player In The Farmers Market Playing. So Happy I Live Down The Street From Here read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Chicken Salad Sandwich And Turkey Sandwich With Soup of the Day (Cup) - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

Great place for food and ambiance. The food is delicious and it's a nice cute place to sit down relax and eat. The owner is very friendly! Very kid friendly as well. I highly recommend this place. read more

New favorite sandwich spot--HANDS DOWN! I stopped by The Upper Crust for the first time and ordered the chicken salad sandwich on squaw bread with a side of both macaroni and potato salad--and WOW. Everything was incredible! The chicken salad was perfectly seasoned, creamy but not heavy, and the squaw bread added the perfect touch of sweetness. Both sides were fresh, flavorful, and tasted homemade. Total comfort food done right. What really made the experience even better was the amazing service. The owner and employees were so friendly and genuinely welcoming. They took the time to offer great recommendations and really made me feel like a valued guest, not just another customer. The inside is quite small with only 2 tables but outside on the patio has a few more tables to eat in if you choose to. I'm already planning my next visit. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check this place out--The Upper Crust is a hidden gem and officially my new go-to sandwich shop! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Chicken Salad Sandwich on squaw bread with side of macaroni salad and potato salad. - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

First timer and the service, food and ambiance were all wondeful. The gentlemen that took are order made a couple of suggestions to us because it was our first time there. I called ahead and their soup of the day was clam chowder n I was excited! He recommended the chicken salad because it is a simple but delicious sandwich. I ordered a whole sandwich with everything in it and clam chowder is included was around 15 bucks. The sandwich has the pefect ratio of veggies and chciken salad. The bread did not fall apart upon eating and that is a fresh sandwich. The clam chowder had bacon in it and was tasty. Everything is made in house and Delish. We sat outside in the small patio area and enjoyed our lunch and girl talk. When in the area will def return! Going to try the potato and mac salad next time! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Chicken salad sandwich I'm on wheat w/ clam chowda! Made in house ! - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

The food was small portions and not enough meat at all. The potato salad was so salty and we weren't able to eat it unfortunately. After we left we had to feed two of our kids rt after. We wouldn't recommend this spot, needs more attention to detail and more food for the price- read more

This is a simple and friendly sandwich shop. The meat portion is generous and the sandwiches are very thick. The shop is small, and there is a small outside and inside eating area. I overheard the customer behind me being provided with additional options for sides not listed on the menu that was not shared with me. The pricing is funny where an entire sandwich only costs $1 more. It took a while for the food to be prepared. read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Turkey on whole wheat - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

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First time here and already obsessed! My wife and I stopped in for a casual birthday lunch and were totally blown away. The woman who helped us order was SO sweet--super welcoming and made the whole experience feel extra special. You can tell they really care. We ordered a chicken salad sandwich on squaw with potato salad (10/10, no notes), and a turkey sandwich on squaw with pasta salad. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling too heavy. The squaw bread is perfection, and the sides were chef's kiss. The vibe is cozy, the staff is lovely, and the food is delicious. Can't wait to come back and work our way through the whole menu. Total hidden gem! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Chicken salad on squaw bread. :) - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

Really great neighborhood, women owned sandwich shop in downtown Riverside. Ordered the chicken salad on wheat with a side of pasta salad, and a tuna on squaw bread with a side of clam chowder - both were delicious. Staff was personable and very friendly. Seating is available both inside and in the outdoor patio, with street parking is available. Will definitely be back. read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Tuna on wheat with clam chowder - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

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Charming sandwich spot in downtown Riverside with great prices and a generous selection of deli sandwiches. They have a great deal that comes with a side. You can tell the sandwiches and sides are very homemade and don't skimp on flavor. Great spot to enjoy the downtown crowd. Service always good here and very lively crew. read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - French Dip & clam chowder - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

This establishment is truly a gem , not only is the owner one of the sweetest ladies you will ever meet , the food is phenomenal . She makes everything her self and let me tell you it's all delicious. I love the vibes of the shop and everyone is so friendly , can't wait to be back . read more

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We stopped by here for a quick bite as we were waiting to check in at The Mission Inn. What a fabulous sandwich shop! The lunch special, 1/2 a chicken salad sandwich and cup of butternut squash soup, was just right and at a terrific price. The soup was absolutely delicious and this sandwich was great too. The man & woman working there were very attentive. read more

Great lunch spot with an outdoor patio. Friendly service and fresh food. I would come again for a quick lunch. read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - BLT on rye with a side of macaroni and potato salad. - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

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The service and the food are amazing !! Very welcoming and fun staff. The sandwich was top Tier! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Amazing chicken poblano chowder and chicken salad - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

Walked into this sandwich shop and was greeted by the owner Carey. Carey was such a very friendly guy, I could sit there and talk to him all day. I had the beef/French dip sandwich with the broccoli and cheese soup and both were amazing. I love places like this one, where the service is just as good as the food. I highly recommend this place. Thanks Carey for the short chat and looking forward to coming back to see you again real soon. read more

First time here! Tried the pastrami and turkey sandwiches. The customer service was great; he gave us recommendations on what bread would be good to pair with the different meats. Topped it off by sitting outside in the patio area with great weather and a nice amount of shade from the umbrellas. Totally recommend! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

The chicken salad sandwich I had here today was perhaps the quintessential chicken salad sandwich of my lifetime! It's served by an eager and friendly staff in a charming cafe style environment. Just a great experience overall and a farmers market right in front on Saturday too! Go! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Chicken Salad Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

Amazing service! Omg and my BYO sandwich was incredible the bacon was PERFECTLY crunchy omg and their chocolate chip cookies are some of the best I've ever had. Had a great lunch here and everyone was so nice and friendly. Way better than Simple Simon's in my opinion, 100%!! Can't wait to come back! read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Byo turkey Half Custom Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

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I've enjoyed coming to this shop for many years as a local, and recently moved away, but it's one of the places i love to stop by when visiting. Aside from the food always being fresh and delicious, the service is 10/10, and they always make you feel so welcome And at home, it's a fabulous shop, and everyone there is just wonderful. Thank you guys! Xoxo Trish read more

Ok, so I am still in the process of eating my lunch. Which is so good! I had to start reviewing because this owner is incredible! I told her how I had never been before and she immediately gave me a sample of her soup...I'm such a sucker for soup, so I will definitely be back for that, but it's a bit warm out so a sandwich with pasta salad is what I chose. She helped me make my selection, and also gave me a sample of her potato salad. Even brought me out a sample of their brownie for dessert. My heart is so happy. I love this energy she is giving, and most food places don't have that personal touch that we all really need. Food feeds the belly, kindness feeds the soul. I will definitely be back read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Vegetarian sandwich with pasta salad. And my sample of potato salad - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

Tried this place out for the first time today, actually it was by accident while trying to find another restaurant. And I'm so happy I did. The staff were Amazing, and so nice. The inside was small and very welcoming, I love the decor. The roast beef sandwich and chowder was 10/10. Will definitely come back. read more

The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe - Delis Near Me - Riverside, California

Great little sandwich shop. I've only been twice so far but the pastrami and the BLTA I had there were both excellent. They also have a great soup selection. I'm not in the area often but will be back when I am. read more