Here's everything we have tried at this little shop: 1) Original zombie-plain cheese= 9/10really yummy. Think of it as a pocket of melty cheesy, hot pocket. It's like taking the best part of nachos, encasing in a soft pocket of burger buns. 2) The ham and cheese= 10/10, a big comforting hug wrapped up in a soft pocket of baked dough. 3) Brisket = 7/10- a little on the sweet side for my taste. 4) Breakfast zombie = 10/10. Round sausage patty, smoked bacon, egg, and melty gooey cheese. What better way to start the morning??? 5) Pepperoni pocket = 10/10. It's like a hot pocket, but with better ingredients. 6) Hot links = 9/10. Straightforward, hot links and cheese. What's not to love? 7) Cheeseburger = 10/10. It has pickles and little pieces of diced onions. Tastes like a McD's cheeseburger, wrapped up in a soft pocket. I'd definitely pack up a dozen of these for picnic or road trip. They travel extremely well. I think for a house party--I'd pick up a few dozen of these instead of pizza. They taste better, stay warmer longer, and there's a nice variety. read more

I work next door and always come here for lunch or an after work snack. The cheeseburger is my favorite zombie but the smoked brisket is very good as well. The workers are always very sweet and chill. They work hard and create a nice atmosphere. I don't know her name but this one young lady was so kind to me and I enjoy seeing her and talking with her. read more

Zombie's are quickly becoming a favorite lunch/midday go-to meal. This shop has very nice staff, always smiling and helpful. The shop is clean, the drinks are cold and the Zombies are HOT and delicious. The Brisket Zombie is the best imo, but my son loves the Pizza Zombie also. Thank you for great service and the tasty break, 10/10! read more

Quick grab and go location. The stuffed buns are located in a hot box behind the counter so you get your food right after ordering. So if you know what a baked Chinese pork bun is... this is the American version of it. The buns themselves are soft lite and airy. We got: Cheese... imagine American Cheese stuffed inside a bun... ok... not really something to write home about. $4 The Brisket... more like a hand pulled pork in a sweet sauce stuffed bun. I was hoping more for a sliced brisket. Something with a little more texture. The cheese on the beef was not fully melted and incorporated into the brisket. $10 Cheeseburger....now this one is winner. Really smells and taste like a McDonald's cheeseburger. Excellent flavor and texture. The sliced pickles really off set the oily beef patty. $7 read more

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It was ok. I'd been meaning to come here for a while, but never had a chance with work and errands. I'm also not the biggest fan of Downtown Martinez and its parking, so that's another thing. I managed to get here on a Sunday, so I was able to find somewhere to park in Downtown. I came over because I grew up going to schools where cheese zombies were a classic item on the menu, and I've been looking around for decent options. I ordered the cheese zombie as my control and the brisket as a variable. The cheese zombie wasn't nearly as cheesy as I would've hoped. The brisket was decent, but if they can figure out a way to really balance the cheese to BBQ sauce ratio, they would have a hit on their hands. The employee was nice as she took my order, and the place wasn't too loud. I was able to have a normal, room level conversation with the staff, and the fact that this was in Downtown Martinez that encouraged a bit of walking around after was just great. read more

I stopped in and grabbed 4 zombies to-go on a recent trip through Martinez. A lot of the items were sold out, but I was able to get cheese, pizza, jalapeño, and a sausage Pepperjack. I loved all of them so much. Even reheated over a few days. I wish we had one in stockton, I would eat these every day. We have plans to go back with a cooler soon. Hopefully they will have everything in stock. read more

The Zombie Shop - Sausage and pepper jack, so tasty!! - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

Very nice sandwiches, nice clean store, polite staff, parking at 1pm was a real chore

This was a fun surprise while looking for lunch in Martinez. They had many flavor choices, we tried the brisket and ham and cheese. They were very tasty and easy to eat. read more

I was in the area and had this place bookmarked. The hours listed said they open at 8am: when I arrived at 959am the doors were locked and the lights were out. The sign on the outside also stated they opened at 8am. I may or may not try again read more

My husband and granddaughter are addicted to the zombies. When we go to farmers Market on Sundays, I have to bring One home for her and One home for him always read more

I was strolling through Downtown and had never had a Zombie or heard of it. I walked in to the shop to check it out and was met by the nicest gentleman, he was super welcoming and explained what a Zombie is. He not only explained what they were, but since we told him we had never had one he gifted us one to try out. We tried the cheese Zombie and OMG what an awesome idea. It was filled with tons of cheese and the bread was soft and the cheese just melted in what seemed to be a brioche bun. I'll be sure to pay them a visit soon and try one of their other zombies!! read more

I wish I took pictures of the food. This place was so good!! I can't believe that this place isn't bigger. Me and my friend had the original, pepperoni, and hot link. Everything was so good! Nice hot gooey savory. Service was prompt, food was in a heated box. I might come by just for this. I really really liked this place so much. If you like cheese, if you like a nice house dinner roll, if you like savory meats, this is your place. read more

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Stopped in for a few zombies during a walkthrough of the farmers market. Quiet little place, warm and cozy, zombies were hot and ready to go. They have multiple variations besides the famous cheese zombie you may remember from school. Stop by and give it a try if you're in the area, also their iced coffee was a delicious pair. read more

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These are yummy! Conveniently located downtown with eat in tables. But super convenient for take out. Good choices for breakfast or lunch. These pockets are served hot and full of filling. No customizations, but lots of choices to get what you like. Service is quick and friendly. read more

So glad there's one in Martinez. I come here every Sunday during the farmers market. I've tried zombie popper, Hot link, smoked brisket and today sausage & pepper jack. I've never been disappointed, everything is so good! Also they have Bluey playing every time. Lol read more

The Zombie Shop - Small Mocha and Sausage/ pepper jack - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

Rob's Zombies I am a fan!! I had the Concord location bookmarked to try and happened to be in Martinez and saw this new location and knew I had to try them out. I have been to this location 3 times in a week, just ridiculous but that just tells you it's that good. They specialize in what they call Zombies which are buns filled with yummy ingredients and some have a topping as well. The menu has a variety of zombies such as the original cheese, hot link, breakfast, pizza, pastrami & swiss and many others. They also will have special zombies on certain days which you must make sure to check out. Dessert zombies and a nice variety of coffee and beverages are also available. They are pretty much a one stop shop as you can come here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I happened to visit on days that they had the special zombies which were pulled pork, brisket and cheeseburger. The brisket zombie was amazing, the bun was nice and fluffy. The brisket was tender and juicy, had the right amount of cheese and barbecue sauce. It was so full of flavor. The cheeseburger was also a hit as it was filled with a nice thick and juicy patty, American cheese, onions, pickles, mustard and ketchup. I also tried the pizza zombie, I loved that it had a cheese crust and the inside was filled with cheese and pepperoni, it had a little bit of sauce but not enough and it seemed hollower than the other variations. Overall, I really like this place and I will be back to work my way through the menu to try all of their other zombies. The customer service was great and the food was great! read more

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So glad this is here. Amazing sandwiches. My best is the pep pizza followed by the burger then hot link then jalapeño popper. Taste amazing. Ready to go to. read more

I just had their brisket zombie and the chicken pesto zombie and OMG!!!!!! The brisket one is just melt in your mouth delicious, it has the right amount of bbq and two slices of cheddar cheese. It made us want to go buy 20 more. Apparently it's in collaboration with slow hand bbq! Ugh so good! The chicken pesto was also amazing. It was the right combo of pesto to cheese ratio, lots of flavor. These two are a must try for sure! read more

Our family frequents the farmers market on Sundays quite often and during the afternoons there really isn't a ton of light food options to choose from. We chose Rob Zombies to go and walk around. It was good. I really liked their breading. However, the cheese was too processed for me. There's something about fake cheese that is just off putting. I had the breakfast zombie. I wonder if you can get them with light cheese? Maybe I would have enjoyed it more. My husband got the pastrami & swiss zombie which I tried but again, the cheese was not great. My husband liked it and he has been back again. Its ok in a pinch but wont be my first choice. read more

The Zombie Shop - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

This place is nice to go to for a quick bite to eat if you're either at jury duty or walking around downtown. They are closed on Mondays. I've tried the Breakfast Zombie, Zombie Popper, and Ham & Cheese one. My favorite is the ham & cheese, but they were all good! The worker grabs the sandwich from a case behind the counter and it's nice and warm in a foil pouch. I love how cheesey it is and it does remind you of a school lunch. Very good for quick on the go food either for breakfast or lunch! They also offer coffee and soft drinks. It seems like there may be indoor seating and there are some chairs and tables outside, but I usually just take mine to go. read more

The Zombie Shop - Ham and cheese - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

Tasty! We ordered 4 different Zombies. I had the breakfast one and it was delicious. The snickerdoodle cookie was delish! And, the service was great! Thank you! read more

Clean. Service was very friendly. Cheese zombies were delish! My friend and I tried a regular cheese and a sausage w/pepper jack (sausage patty, pepper jack wasn't spicy). Great comfort snack! read more

The Zombie Shop - Cheese zombie - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

Been coming here over a year, but now, with the "new" format....gonna find another place for lunch. Always out of product, the zombie pup last week...tasted like it was a few days old. Dried out, nasty. The Hot link zombie..was just gooey. And not cheesy gooey, but greasy gooey. The girl working there now...English as a second language. I miss Tiffany. Today, out of HotLink, Cheeseburger, but they had breakfast and plain cheese. Nope. read more

Cool, hometown, local vibe. They no longer offer the pastrami zombie, but the other ones on the menu are delicious. Freshly made with melted cheese and soft, doughy bread, I usually go for the breakfast zombie. Will be back again! read more

The Zombie Shop - a counter with cookies and a menu - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

Came here twice in one week around 10 am and closed both days. Better off going to Concord location.

Great addition to Martinez. If you like American cheese and bread this is the place for you. We think of these as special treats on a Sunday and usually go to Patty's in concord but when you don't want to make the trek to concord this will suffice. The only thing I don't get is why their bread is harder on the top. I wish it was just as soft as the rest of the loaf. My favorite is their breakfast option. Great price for something quick and easy. Get their early cause they run out of options. Not the healthiest choice so keep that in mind if your health conscious. read more

I love how easy it is to order and get your food! The bread is so heavenly and soft! It is a nice quick place to go to while on jury duty aha. I enjoy the zombie popper the most! Must try read more

Came today since it says this location was open. The open sign was on it was 3pm and the ladies were just staring at us trying to open the door finally I said are you closed???? And she just shook her head yes with an attitude! Won't be back at least turn off ur sign and update your yelp hours! Or have nicer people working ... drove all the way here for nothing and won't be back. 0/0 read more

I've been craving a Zombie since I had one in Martinez last month! I got the ham and cheese Zombie which was packed full of ham and oozing delicious cheese! The secret may have been in the roll though! It had a wonderful taste and a good chew. I had these delivered by a third party, so I don't know anything about the brick and mortar shop, except that they sent out well-prepared food in an efficient manner. Can't wait for my next one! read more

Priced at $6, it is a super deal, bang for the buck. Maybe you need a quick something on your jury duty break...then Rob's Zombies is for you! Or after a walk at the Marina. Round out your Zombie meal and fun w/ States Coffee, Five Suns Brewery, miniature golf (very cute) across the street, Family and kid friendly. Wonderful date spot. Had a hot pastrami and melty Swiss cheese Zombie. Packed with very high quality pastrami - and it was stuffed in a very unique roll, not bready, just right. For kids there is a regular cheese. Lots of other choices. No waiting, everything is hot and ready to go! Note: Locals who grew up in the Mt. Diablo School District fondly remember these Zombies, served at school lunches. read more

I was getting my nails done in Martinez last weekend and went for a walk around downtown Martinez after my appointment. I had read that Rob's Zombies had opened in the old Papi's location on the 700 block of Main Street. Their original cheese zombie did not disappoint! Ooey gooey cheesy deliciousness. Many of us grew up eating cheese zombies; they were a staple in Mt. Diablo schools starting in the 1960s. They were created by two lunch ladies in 1963! They're a combination of buttery dough and American cheese. Rob is the son of Patty, who worked for Mt. Diablo for over 15 years. She now owns Patty's Original Cheese Zombies in Concord (Concord Blvd). Zombies have evolved over the years; you can enjoy pizza, ham and cheese, breakfast, sausage, hotlinks, and pastrami stuffed in the zombie. I believe Rob's Zombies in Martinez is open seven days a week, like their Concord location. If you're looking for comfort food, you can try them out after the Sunday Farmer's Market in downtown Martinez. read more

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Omg! A must when your taking a stroll down Main St. I'm so glad they made their way to Martinez. Such a convenient breakfast, snack, lunch.. whatever your heart desires it to be. It was my first time trying the Zombie Popper and it was perfection. It's stuffed with cream cheese, jalapeños and bacon. Some of my other favorites were hot link and cheese, the breakfast zombie (stuffed with egg, sausage, bacon and cheese). Give them a try! read more

The Zombie Shop - Zombie Popper (cream cheese, jalapeños and bacon) - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

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I tried Rob's Zombies today and I was very happy. I ordered the ham and cheese and the bread was so soft and the inside was super cheesy. The service was fast and friendly. Plenty of tables outside and inside the restaurant. Very cool vibe to the place. I'll be back. Can't wait to try more flavors. read more

The Zombie Shop - Cafes Near Me - Martinez, California

If you know, you know. So good! I devour them at least 2 at a time. So far my favorites are the zombie popper, hot link, and original. read more

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This was like eating nostalgia. The soft dough, American cheese, and honey-baked ham took me back to middle and high school. Definitely recommend it! read more

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Great Zombies, very happy you have a Martinez location. Please update your Yelp hours.

Rob's Zombies is epic!!! They do not skimp on cheese or fillings, and great service ALWAYS!

The bread is to die for (no pun intended), and the cheese is nice and gooey. We were able to get helped even though some of the buns got too melted, they made it work for us. Also, there's plenty of seating and relaxing music. P.S. get the combo deal, chips and a drink for only 2.50 read more

Havent had a zoombie since high school in 1978 LOL these are even better you can pick your cheese and filling, not just american cheese like the old days. Had a pepper jack cheese and Jimmy dean sausage. LOVED IT! will be back. read more

I had the Zombie popper. The flavors were great. My favorite thing about this place is you can get something to eat quick, it won't hit your wallet hard, and you'll probably try something familiar in a new way. read more