AGourmet Fine Sandwiches — Restaurant in Surprise

Nestled peacefully in the quaint yet prime piece of real estate between a dog groomer and a swimming school, lies a transcendent experience for all of your neglected senses.

The Experience - If you’re looking for a quick stop for the instant gratification of plunging an amalgamation of quick-thawed bread, pig-meat-discards, and lettuce that smells like a wet lizard in your mouth on the car ride back to work, this isn’t the place for you. This establishment, from the moment you walk in the door and hear a cheerful Calabrian “hello”, takes you on a transcontinental journey to the birth place of flavor. Everything From the hand crafted , made to order bread to the burratta juice that drips down your chin as you hunch over this masterpiece of a sandwich like a feral raccoon in a dumpster, makes your eyes roll back into your skull in satisfaction. The Artist - Owner, whose voice sounds like Ionian waves crashing on the southern Italian beaches, welcomes you with open arms and affords you the time to prepare yourself for the show. Like Bob Ross effortlessly putting clouds, trees, and foliage on a canvas with expert presentation; this man holds a conversation with you while layering the various labors of love on house made artisan bread. You can feel and taste the love and heart that goes into each sandwich and it will leave you speechless doing everything in your power to digest as soon as possible so you can return for more. This establishment deserves more tourism traffic than the Smithsonian and I appreciate every second I...

Upon entering, there is only narrow bar stool seating along the wall. Ten seats face the walls on a narrow tabletop. The beverage cooler has lots of overpriced options.

I was highly disappointed to witness the female employee moving her hair from her face with gloves on. I then watched the male employee handle meat from a previous sandwich and had no regard for handling my vegetarian sandwich requests. Immediately from the meat to the bread- same gloves. If you are a strict vegetarian, I do NOT recommend this location for you. If you have allergies, I do not recommend it because I saw them drop some of the food into a different bowl, scoop it up, and spread it on a sandwich. If you have strict dietary restrictions, there are no special considerations—from meat to vegetables, cheese to ham—it's all handled with the same gloves. I do not finish food that does not respect my dietary restrictions. I was hired to taste it and give an honest review.

Regarding taste, it was different, but definitely not worth $17. The sandwich was cut in half, and each half was about the size of a regular bread slice 🍞

Check out the response below- that of a petulant child- not of an owner who wants to better the business and understand how improvement can be made. If this is who you are comfortable doing business with-...

Exceptionally good Italian sandwiches on focaccia bread. The bread is soo good, texture and flavor made it the best focaccia I have ever eaten. Ordered the Number 2 with Pistachio Mortadella, cream of pistachio burrito, olive tapenade and roasted peppers with olive oil and arugula.

Highly recommend, one of the best sandwiches ever!

Update second visit was as good as the first, ordered the Uncured Salami this time, sooooo delicious.

Update, this place is sooo good, best sandwich in Phoenix and in the USA in my opinion!

Been back several times, family owned and operated by a great family, exceptional customer service!

Update: Tried their new Panini, outstanding, the bread is warm and crispy, so delicious! MUST TRY!

Update: The new Soppresetta Salami is amazing, had #2 Mortadella with the Soppresetta, with the spicy Calabrian peppers, ridiculously delicious! The Blood Orange soda...