Columbia Street Sandwich Company — Restaurant in British Columbia

Looking for new eats is always a bit of a challenge for me but I came across the appropriately named Columbia Street Sandwich Company in mid-July. This is a busy little sandwich shop located on Columbia Street in New Westminster with plenty of local patrons from nearby businesses.

On my first visit in mid-July, there was a fairly steady line-up at the counter but it moved fairly quick. I ordered the Turkey, Bacon, Avocado ($8.25 ) which is a fairly popular choice as I saw lots of other diners order the same thing. It’s served on your choice of bread (I picked marble rye) and is served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and mayo. The sandwich is really solid and I really liked the bacon in this ‘wich but I was a bit surprised that the marble rye wasn’t very marbly.

On my second visit, I decided to try their Soup and Salad Combo ($6.25 + $1 for added bacon + $4 for soup). The Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce comes with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, mayo and your choice of bread. I opted for marble rye again and was pleased that it was better than it was on my first visit. This is a good sandwich and the sweet cranberry sauce goes well with the savory turkey. The mushroom soup was creamy (kind of like condensed soup?) but could have used some more mushrooms in it.

It seems like each time I come here, the marble rye gets better and better. This time around, the bread had that beautifully spiraled mix of light and dark… Man! This is what you call marble rye! The Tuna Salad on Marble Rye ($5.50) is fully loaded with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cucumber and I really enjoyed this. I made it a combo and added a cookie instead of soup. I found the oatmeal cookie was tender but the chocolate chips kept falling off.

While the sandwiches aren’t as far out as nearby Big Star Sandwiches, you get a solid selection of...

I discovered this place by accident. It's a tiny sandwich shop with a long frontal sliding glass window which can be opened to allow a connection with the street goings-on. The front door is old and has been painted many times. The glass is squeaky clean. The door handle is old and polished brass. As you enter the restaurant you are met with a friendly hello and almost always there are happy clients seated in the very limited seating. It almost looks like the owners have just quickly set up a temporary eatery for a band of travellers, read to disassemble it at a moments notice. It's clean, bright and cheery. It's welcoming and the quaint chalk board menu on the wall has the fare for the day. Fresh, huge pieces of warm in house made banana bread wrapped plastic wrap sit in rows on the front counter. Two soups, one vegetarian and one not are always offered. They respect vegan and vegetarian requests happily. Although the drink offerings are meagre, its the sandwich you are here for. When your sandwich arrives on your chosen bread type, your eyes will be rewarded with a view of the thickest most delicious sandwich you will ever encounter. The bread, toasted or not, is fresh, delicious and always freshly made. You leave the shop, with a sandwich, a large vegetarian soup (made in house and 'to die for') and a large piece of warm banana bread for under $8. Oh, and sprout day...yes sprout day! If you are lucky enough to hit sprout day, do it....have sprouts instead of their fresh cut lettuce! Try this place. I came across it by accident and would heartily and honestly recommend this place to you. You will...

A Wedding Day Win Thanks to Columbia Street Sandwich Company!

I simply have to share our fantastic experience with the Columbia Street Sandwich Company in New Westminster! When my son Adam got married on July 5th, we had a large wedding party staying at the Inn at the Quai, and the morning-of fueling was a top priority. We needed a vendor who could not only prepare delicious breakfast and lunch but also deliver it precisely on time to our hotel. And let me tell you, Sam, the owner, and her incredible team absolutely knocked it out of the park!

Breakfast was a dream come true for ten hungry people getting ready for the big day: a perfect combination of delicious breakfast sandwiches, fresh baked goods, a vibrant fresh fruit plate, and a carafe of piping hot coffee. The best part? Sam herself delivered it right on schedule!

Lunch was equally impressive, featuring a delightful mix of mini croissant sandwiches, a hearty veggie plate, and a refreshing assortment of water and juices to wash it all down. And again, delivered on time by Sam!

Beyond the fantastic food, the value for dollars spent was truly exceptional. Sam was the epitome of professionalism, never once trying to upsell us or push for more than we needed. She genuinely cared that everything went smoothly, and it absolutely did.

If you're looking for top-notch catering with impeccable service, incredible value, and a personal touch, look no further than the Columbia Street Sandwich Company. They truly made a significant and positive impact on a very...