Cioffi’s Cucina — Restaurant in Burnaby

This place is absolutely fantastic! I’ve lived in the area for nearly a decade and can’t believe I didn’t try it sooner.

Okay, so, the brisket sandwich is where it’s at. Seriously, best sandwich I’ve ever had. Hands down. Bar none. The first week I discovered this place, I think I went 3 times - it’s that good.

Additionally, the staff are great. You can tell they actually like their jobs (as much as anyone can, really), as they are friendly and will actually make conversation. The dudes who have made my sandwiches have all been awesome and same with the cashiers. I’m a creature of habit and find something I like and stick with it - each time has been consistently delicious.

If you’re on the fence, please check it out. It’s worth it. So much so that my app crashed after writing this whole thing and I still took the time to write all this up again because I want you to experience how friggin’ good these...

Overall most of stuff eatable, but at times feels too greasy and not enough true flavour, that place would aspire too and counting great products they have next door in both stores.

They make one great dish- that was always hot seller, simple but great jam filled doughnuts . Always hard to get on Saturday only, but were always worth it. Last year - whatever changed or just sign of the time and where we are going. Drove 5 times in the last 6 month from west Van all the way here on Saturday to get them, each time - nothing- not that they are sold out, just not making them, busy with something else, not enough problem that want to work(sit on CERB) . But just such disregard to base product, that is good, at least have respect to customers to make it . Surely last try given, would not come back again out of principal. Sign of the times- nothing improving around...

Great selection of handhelds , pastas, ready-to-go meals, soups/stocks and desserts. I usually pop in for the Roasted Porchetta sandwich. The crunch on that skin is exceptional. I’ve also had their All Natural Italian Hot Pork Sausage sandwich and this too is mouth-watering. Beware, these sandwiches are messy but well worth it! One sandwich I’ve been meaning to try is their Steamworks Beer Braised Beef Short Rib sandwich, ugh that sounds amazing!

Their selection of hot foods & ready to go meals varies, and are also decently priced.

Food order queue (when it gets busy) is actually at the back of the Cucina, though staff are usually friendly and will assist...