I've never been a fan of sandwiches, let alone ever eaten pastrami sandwiches (because it never looked appealing to me personally).
My Oakland native friend wanted to catch up and suggested getting sandwiches. He sent over Krispy Joe's and mentioned they had a spot in Jack London during Covid and it was bomb. This new spot in Emeryville just opened last month and I saw that the East Bay News featured the chef as the "pastrami king". So I said, why not and I shouldn't knock it until I try it.
Parking was relatively easy, street parking at around 10AM. When we got there, the owner was super welcoming to us. We ordered via Kiosk, which had their hot pastrami sandwiches (their physical menu will be updated later). We got the The OG ($18) and Pyro Reuben ($18).
I personally prefer The OG because it felt lighter but still extremely flavorful. The Pyro Reuben was super good too but it was pretty heavy (so if you prefer that, then definitely should get the Pyro Reuben).
There are some seats inside and outside, where you can munch on, but it's more a quick bite and then head out kind of vibe.
Overall, popped my pastrami sandwich cherry here and I am SO glad I did cause this opened a whole new world of sandwiches for me to try now. 10/10 recommend if you're...
Read moreAwesome spot!! Got the Guate pour over yesterday which was fantastic and then today I tried a cold brew with a chocolate infusion which was unique and super tasty. Both drinks were thoroughly caffeinated. I also tried the egg and cheese sandwich on rye and it was like a warm savory hug. The owner is a really nice dude who seems really committed to quality and customer service. All in all, I am very happy to have this new spot in my...
Read moreWhat a great addition to the neighborhood. Krispy Joe’s definitely fills a void — which is having a small, friendly, and tasty coffee/sandwich shop that’s walkable.
The pastrami is out of this world. No other pastrami comes close in my opinion. The coffee is smooth and strong. The cherry on top is the owner and employees who are very friendly and welcoming. As long as they’re here, I’ll keep...
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