Papas Best Sandwiches and More — Restaurant in San Dimas

When growing up, most of us had that one neighbor whose kitchen had the most hypnotic scents wafting from the windows. This describes my experience each time I open the door at Papa's Best Sandwiches and More.

My very first visit, I naturally ordered a sandwich, Hot Capicola Pastrami with house spread, and added a cup of soup to go with it. High quality ingredients went into that sandwich and I knew that I would have to come back again and again to try the other options. Then I tasted the soup and it has become an obsession!

There are usually a couple of different selections of soup each day but here's a valuable tip: don't wait until "after lunch" to stroll in for soup because you will likely leave empty handed. This is especially the rule for Friday when all of the regulars know that it is Tomato Soup day. I never in my life thought that I would be raving about, of all things - tomato soup. It really is that good. It is broth-based, as are all of their soups, but is unlike any tomato soup. This is a spicy and extremely flavorful soup; whenever possible, I try to bring home several large cups of it to have in my fridge at my behest.

Another favorite is their spicy chorizo and potato soup. A very multi-layered flavor profile and also worthy of having several in the fridge for a soup fix. One really won't be disappointed by any of their soups but the tomato and the spicy chorizo are absolutely top notch.

My personal favorite sandwich is still the first sandwich, the Hot Capicola, but highly recommend their signature pulled pork sandwich. This is the home cooking everyone yearns for because this is a small family business built on Papa's passion and that is evident in all of the items...

My favorite part of my sandwich was the bread. They have fantastic rolls, the rest is great, but the bread really makes the sandwiches shine. Bathroom is fine, plenty of parking, very close to the freeway. Service was fine, got my sandwich promptly after ordering. The only thing I would keep in mind is that this location isn't open late. Online the posted time said closed at 5 pm, but the sign on the door said closed at 7pm, since it was early I came to finally try the place out. Had I known they were open later than 5 I would have been here a few years ago. Seating was fine, tables, no booths, probably enough room for 20 people, would be hard for a large group to sit together. Don't know if this place caters, if they do would imagine their food would be thoroughly enjoyed. Wife had BLT, really liked it, I had Italian and it was exactly what I...

I hate to give reviews. Because it’s from my point of view and my experience.

So, here it goes. It would be nice if the customer service could be a bit kinder and welcoming. This was the reason I gave them one star.

As I walk in, the vibe of the place feels negative. The wait time is roughly 20-30min. They can get busy. Which is why I feel the “hold on” sassy vibes from the employees. Everyone looks like they’re in the weeds. (Which I can understand. As I patiently wait.) But when asked, roughly how long a sandwich will take. They will give rude remarks. And it was every time I’ve gone. Which has been 5 times. This is just my experience. And now I refuse to go back. I don’t think it’s worth the wait and rudeness.

However, the sandwiches are good. And my son enjoys eating them. The portions are...