Sandwich Emporium — Restaurant in San Diego

See revised review last paragraph...

While the sandwiches are unique, and often quite good, the service is spotty. In the morning, the food preparer is alone, taking orders, answering phones (they often don't pick up), and preparing the food.

They are constantly out of items like oatmeal (which is quite good when they have it), or croissants for the breakfast sandwiches. The place reeks of mismanagement, which is a pity because the concept is really good, and the variety of items is excellent.

Bottom line: if they have the item you want, AND there is competent help in the kitchen, you may have a great meal.

10/4/16 - no brown sugar for the last month, which is supposed to come with their otherwise delicious oatmeal. Good business, neglected....

NOTE: Emailed the owner about the shortages. He was very responsive, even sent me a gift certificate for a meal there, and made sure they had everything in stock. Revised my review to acknowledge the improvement, and give Sandwich Emporium credit for the response, and appreciation for the food, which is, and always has been...

First time here. Came in to get two sandwiches. Just wanted to try it because of the name. They do have a large selection of a lot of different sandwiches. An it is kind of that hole in the wall shop there's some cool decorations and old timey photos.. The guy who took my order definitely could use some pep in his step. He was not very personable. Caught him on a nose pick twice. But the sandwiches turned out to be just ok. The turkey Tasted like something that I would make it home And I only buy the cheapest ingredients when I'm at home. I would put the flavor of Subway higher than the flavor of the meat and vegetables that we got in this one. Also. Entirely too much mayonnaise. Enough mayonnaise for three sandwiches. It's coming out the sides onto my hands all over my face. The do have some outdoor seating too. My French dip came out pretty dang flat. But the flavor is delicious. I think the French dip is what saved this review From...

Quality of food is good but the service is horrible. We called to order our food and the lady says to hold for one second - she places the phone down so I can here her talking. 8 minutes later after I hear her taking multiple orders the phone hangs up. I then go online to order at 1:45 and it says sandwich pickup is at 2:05. As I am waiting in line two guys order the same sandwiches as me and the employee walks out and hands them my sandwiches as I’m standing there waiting. Once he realized he said he will make mine quickly. FINALLY at 2:20 - 40 minutes after I started this process I get my sandwich. The front cashier seems pretty incompetent but the...