Best Sandwiches Restaurants in The Outer Sunset (94116)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.6
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Family-run sandwich shop known for hefty toasted builds and zippy house sauces. The Taraval outpost keeps lines moving at lunch and offers plenty of kid-friendly options and shareable halves.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Turkey on Dutch Crunch, Spicy Italian, Tuna Melt
What makes it special: Made-to-order toasted sandwiches with signature spreads at budget prices.
#2
Grubbin'
8.2
Tiny counter spot known for ‘Grub Sauce’ and stacked specialties. The menu leans indulgent—think pastrami-ham-salami mashups and crisp chicken tender sandwiches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Droolin’ (pastrami), Grubbin’ It, Juicin’
What makes it special: Signature sauce and hot, crispy toasts on packed specialty sandos.
#3
Banhwich
8.0
Compact Vietnamese counter doing classic banh mi on the cheap with quick turnarounds. Fresh herbs, pickles, and warm baguettes make it a reliable weekday lunch move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combo Pork Banh Mi, Grilled Chicken Banh Mi, Egg Rolls
What makes it special: Classic, affordable banh mi with speedy service.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Old-school Parkside liquor store deli turning out made-to-order classics. Regulars swear by the turkey subs and the house ‘Atomic Sub’ loaded on dutch crunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gene’s Atomic Sub, Fresh Roast Turkey Sandwich, Italian Combo
What makes it special: Neighborhood liquor-deli with hefty, customizable sandwiches.
7.7
Sloat Blvd standby near the zoo with a surprisingly deep sandwich board. The signature ‘Little Puffer’ and chicken pesto on dutch crunch are the move before Ocean Beach.
Must-Try Dishes:
Little Puffer (turkey, gouda, dutch crunch), Chicken Pesto, Veggie Dutch Crunch
What makes it special: Convenience-store deli with legit, well-priced sandos by the beach.