The Most Scrumptious Sandwiches in Riverside

The Sub Station

★★★★☆ 4.3 (407) • $$

"Amazing awesome spot on ucr campus!! Richard is awesome he gave us a tour and background history of this spot. We got the steak sandwich and it was delicious bread was soft fresh and they are not shy with there toppings! Definitely recommend"

Antone's Italian Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (32)

"We had our monthly women's lunch at Antone's and were extremely pleased! It's super cute and cozy inside (a converted house)! We had a very large group (approximately 25-30) and they were able to accommodate us and provided great service! The food was delicious! I had the hot pastrami along with the antipasto salad! I shared with someone because it was big enough for 2! Thanks Antone's for the good food and service! We will be back!"

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★★★ 4.6 (10)

"Nice, new, fully staffed, fresh, tasty, nice people, I'm lovin it. And there should be an outdoor dining area right around the corner when more of the stores get occuplied. We will be back."

D'caesaro Pizza & Italian Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (708) • $$

"They have the lunch specials lining the wall on your walk up to the register . The specials clock in at under $10 and come with a refillable self serve fountain drink. I chose the turkey avocado 1/2 sandwich special . The deli turkey was thick sliced and the bread had that great balance of soft to crunchy. The avocado? Well, I had to look for it . It arrived on the sandwich as a light spread and not slices. Service at the counter was quick and efficient . Condiments I chose were mustard and oil . Cheese does not come with this sandwich , lettuce and tomatoes do. I asked to substitute the lettuce with spinach (they don't do that ).There was a Parmesan cheese container on the table so I sprinkled that on top . It also came with a bag of plain Lays potato chips. There are booths and tables located inside the restaurant so eating in is easy . Came right before the lunch rush and heard the staff referring to customers by name. Located in a strip shopping center with a grocery store . Parking is free and easy in the lot."

Brew N Chew

★★★★★ 4.8 (59)

"The salt and vinegar wings might be the best I've ever had. Great beer selection as well - varied breweries and beer types. Nice to see a craft beer place not only carry IPAs. Great spot!"

Black Pearl Seafood and Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (294) • $$

"Service and food were excellent plus the cleanest restaurant bathroom I've seen in years.My husband and I shared shrimp tacos plus fried catfish and chips. Everything fried was perfect: not greasy or bad taste. The coleslaw was tasty and garlic Parmesan fries almost too good! My waistline didn't need them but loved them!We will come back."

Alfredo's Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"What a cool old school Italian restaurant. Soon as we walked in we were greeted with an enthusiastic host who sat us at a table in the back that was all ready for us. Our waitress Angelica was very attentive & was able to give us a few recommendations. We went with her suggestion and ordered their house specialty dish called the Alfredo's 3-way combo & it did not disappoint. It was a dish that gives you an opportunity to try 3 dishes in one (lasagna, Italian sausage & like a baked ziti). We also had a carafe of the Chianti but their fresh made bread was another gem that was added to the meal. Our experience was excellent thanks to the ambiance & great service. We will definitely be back to try a few more dishes we were eyeing. Grazie e ciao!"

Subs & Spuds

★★★★☆ 4.2 (293) • $

"Good food takes time! Don't go here if you're in a hurry but honestly it was so delicious if you have the time it's totally worth it! Or order ahead! My husband and I got the Philly cheese steak and the bbq chicken stuffed spud. Best Philly cheesesteak I've ever had. The bread was so soft and it was delicious. The potato was delicious also! I'll definitely be going back."

Johnny's Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.6 (418) • $$

"Ordered a combo burger (pastrami). Pastrami was cut too thick for our liking, but other than that it was good. Also got a bacon cheeseburger - absolutely no complaints. It was delicious. Zucchini was really good! A little confused that they didn't have chili cheese fries (which was what we really wanted) but had chili dogs and a cup of chili on their menu...? Not sure why there were TEN employees in the kitchen - keep in mind this is take out only. We will be back and give it another shot for sure."

House of Eggs

★★★★★ 4.5 (729) • $$

"Our first time here... Definitely will be back!Food is delish! Super flavorful portions are great and the coffee is THEE BEST! The service is amazing made us feel welcomed since the moment we stepped in. Loved the vibes small place everyone working together as a team! When we left there was a lady at the door that opened the door for us and thanked us for coming! THIS IS WHAT KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK :)"

Subway

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (36) • $

"Excellent! Not sure if it recently changed given the other reviews but just now everything seems clean and I was assisted by Hector, who was extremely polite with me and everyone eh I came in. He inspired me to write this review in the first place. Sandwich tasted good too."

George's Pizza & Subs

★★★★★ 5 (1) • $

"One of the best pizza's in town, tastes so good excellent sauce and fresh ingredients i just love it..."

Legends Burgers

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (502) • $$

"Wow! Their prices have shot up over the last month by nearly 40 percent! My carne asada salad is was $11.99 and now $15.49! Zucchini fries were $6.99 (for a REG size) now $8.49 and a pastrami sandwich was $14.99 now $17.99!I'm so sad. We won't be able to justify a $49 meal for two people at a casual fast food restaurant anymore."

Trevor's Rustic Inn

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (124) • $

"I looked through years of previous reviews for this place. It appears that people either hate or love Trevor's Rustic Inn. So you can consider this review an update and a compromise.One review complained that it took half an hour to get a salad. Yes, it took about half an hour to get a salad.One review complained that the bathroom was dirty. If you look at my pics, you'll see for yourself that it isn't dirty. But it is OLD and needs some renovation. (A doorknob would be nice!)We stopped by at 4:45 for the Friday prime rib special (no longer $15.95, now $18.95). The specials are served after 5:30, so we left and came back.The service is slow. One waitress for six tables should be faster. My wife gives the prime rib a 5/10; I give it a 6/10. It was well-cooked but barely seasoned. We asked for water, but it never came.To her credit, when we asked for the bill, our waitress looked horrified and said, "I forgot your waters!" After a pause, she asked, "Do you still want them?"I think it's a better watering hole than a restaurant. The drinks were reasonably priced. I didn't notice if the bartender was being rude. It looked pretty calm at the bar."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (167) • $

"I love their sandwiches. I treated my mom and she was very satisfied. I ordered thru Uber eats, but they got our food right and it was ready to pick up within 30 min. Food was very fresh and very good. Prices are good, you get what you paid for. We all got combos as well as my son. They do have kid meals which is very convenient. I would definitely recommend and I will definitely be back!! Customer service was great when I went to pick up my order."

Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Breakfast during the week is served till 11am and on Saturday till 11:30am. Simple Simon's is a sure favorite. Service is always awesome! There's usually a line forming to the door as it's location is a popular choice. Place your order at the front counter and take your receipt to the far end to the register towards the back, next to the soda fountain. Their baked goods are hard to resist. Fresh bagels and bread loaves, dessert bars, pies, giant cookies and tarts to name a few. Indoor or patio seating, though sometimes the outdoor live entertainment may not fit with the desired ambiance. It's a beautiful spot right in the heart of downtown with a side view of the Mission Inn. Lots of entertainment within walking distance. Limited street parking available or valet parking at mission inn or as always nearby parking garages with added fees during festivals and special events."

Pancakes R Us - Montclair

★★★★☆ 3.5 (174) • $$

"10/18/24 Local favorite hits the spot!Curiously, this pancake place has been on my bookmarked list, so today is the day! Breakfast is my mojo-go-to meal & it's a bonus since it's very close to home. At 10:15 am, Friday, it was not too busy, we must've missed the morning rush. It definitely looks like a locals' hangout the way the servers were chatting with the patrons.We were promptly greeted by Audrey at the front & seated immediately. In no time, our server, Claudia also greeted us & offered beverages to start. I was willing to take a gamble and order a coffee to see how they stack up to most places. I usually judge diners or restaurant according to the coffee that they serve. Surprisingly, it was decent. I couldn't decide but Hubby honed in on the (Supreme Stuffed) crepes-great choice coz then I get to sample his meal. Finally ordered the Bacon Skillet which is accompanied with home potatoes & cheddar & 2 fluff butter milk pancakes. In about 15 minutes our hot meals arrived. It's my preference when it states "skillet", I would expect it would be served in an actual/real cast iron skillet. That's probably too much to ask for but the tastiness of my Bacon Skillet won me over--it's the potatoes!!! So good! Perfectly seasoned & cooked, fried the way I like 'em. With every bite, I was just ooh & ahh all around for the potatoes. The bacon was pretty good, could've been crispier though. Hubby thought his crepes were pretty great , good portion. Fortunately, the skillet satisfied my appetite because when I finally tried the pancakes, I was not as thrilled. Yes, "light & fluffy" but nothing spectacular. Perhaps it is my preference for moist with a slight chewiness kind of pancake that didn't meet my criteria. Secretly, I was hoping to find lemon ricotta pancakes on their menu. No such luck.Overall it was a wonderful bkft. Never saw the bottom of my coffee cup, thanks to Lulu. Seniors & military receive 10% discount according to their sign. I love their indoor atrium that receive sunlight for those cold days, otherwise it's fairly comfortable climate indoors. Parking is free & shared among other businesses. Hubby & I are glad we finally had the chance to dine at Pancakes R Us."

D'Elia's Grinders

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"I've never rooted for a BOGO free to end but this one is tied to the Dodgers. Every game day in the playoffs they will give a free grinder basically. Best value ever!"

Butch's Grinders

★★★★☆ 4.1 (432) • $$

"Always a solid choice for a classic grinder. Substantial sized sandwiches, foot longs, soup and salad. Bottled drinks or chips to complete your meal and oh yes homemade cookies too! Service is awesome with their hometown vibes. Whenever you're looking to support your local community butch's would be a great spot. Shaded outside seating or inside seating now available. Call ahead to place your order to skip the wait."

Einstein Bros. Bagels

★★★★☆ 3.6 (13)

"excellent! We stopped on the road today and found this restaurant. We love bagels and decided to give it a try. FYI, we are former New Yorkers, and it is very difficult to find a bagel outside of the New York area that is good quality. Well..... we found a good quality bagel at Einstein Bros! We both had garlic bagels with cream cheese and nova salmon lox. It could not have been more perfect! Apparently, the people at Einstein Bros Bagels knows the secret of making good quality bagels that only a New Yorker would recognize. Thank you for this delicious food!"

Owens Italiano

★★★★★ 4.6 (64) • $$

"Wow just wow! This place is so good. It is like an old speakeasy. You would never guess that hidden in downtown Chino California is the best sandwich shop. My friends and I stumbled onto this place. We say online that they had good looking sandwiches and pasta. We walked into the place and a large party was inside and there was no sign saying secret sammich. We walked out and went around the back thinking there was a secret entrance. We checked the address and walked in again and walked up to the counter and found menus for the secret place.Now what to order. I ordered an Italian job and a coke. Since they had a large party they seated us next door in an enclosed very nice and airy patio with nice music.What showed up next was amazing. I have never seen such large amounts of meats on my sandwich.One bite and I was hooked. The food is so good and the owners and staff are incredible.Trust me try this place and you will thank me later.We will be back and be bringing friends."

Saigon Delights Food To Go

★★★★★ 4.6 (38)

"Just found this place offering whole fried fish with reasonable price. Staff's very friendly. Place 's clean and nice displayed but no tables available to sit down due to no restroom in the unit."

Shawarma Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (528) • $$

"Gyro and chicken shawarma were incredible! Rice on point! Apparently the chef has been at it for 50 years and it shows. Baklava was delicious! Cute place and we will be coming back."

Moreno Family Donuts

★★★★★ 4.5 (92) • $

"While the donuts, donut holes, and croissant sandwiches are AMAZING the service is EVEN BETTER!Super fast service, kind, efficient, generous, polite, great prices....just really perfect staff and service. The food really is great!"

Your Pizza Stop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (419) • $$

"First Time trying this place out. Placed an order on their website for pickup at 7:00pm Friday night. Estimated pick up time was 1 hour. I arrived at 7:50pm to check on the status. They said it'll be another 10-15 minutes. 8:20pm it was done.The pizza shop itself was small, a few stools to sit on inside but not a place to eat. There is a table and chair outside. The workers are very nice and attentive.I ordered a Large Build your own pizza regular crust with 5 toppings.You get 8 slices for the 14' large.I like that the pizza was not greasy (that's a plus for me)We will definitely be back. Yes it's busy but it's a good sign."

L & A Donuts

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Love this place!! Plain and simple we always go here, we have a big family and we are always treated with great customer service not sure of the lady's name that's there she a lil older Asian she's awesome and funny she makes our visits there very pleasant!"

Brick Shack Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (139) • $

"Well it's a Brick, House! They're mighty mighty just letting it all hang out! They're a Brick, Shack! This is a fact that, the place is stacked, not yo average pizza Jack! Besides pizza by the slice which I really enjoy. They also have pasta, salads, wings and everything you would probably find a pizza joint. Oh yeah, and they have build your own and specialties if nothing on display catches your eye. They're located inside the Haven City Market so when it comes to seating it's shared with all the food vendors. Just a heads up but if you see the parking lot full just know seating is limited. As for me, I enjoy the grab and go wander around while eating my delicious slice but that's just me. Service is good most of the time but remember if it's busy then, you know. That's my take, Peace out"

Mezzaterranean

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"I had yet to find a good Mediterranean restaurant that wasn't commercialized or "franchisey" in the area and glad I came here! It felt like I was having a home cooked meal with my Lebanese family. Everything was fresh and tasty! The prices are great too! Thank you :)"

Wienerschnitzel

★★★★☆ 3.5 (37) • $

"Well maybe it was our fault. But the cashier had major tude cus me and my friends tried to order a 29-cent cone. Wasn't that serious but he made a big deal about it being 79-cent and made it a ordeal about us being wrong. Other than that this is a chill ass wiener. It's in the middle of nowhere located across the way from Tommy's. I dnt know who would choose Wienerschnitzel over Tommy's but hey you can definitely come here for cheap sweets : D"

Italian Deli and Wine Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (24)

"Was wondering what would be of this old market. This place did not disappoint. Staff was welcoming and gave great recommendations. Food was fresh and delicious. Lots of beverage options. Can't wait till they are fully up and running. Wish they offered breakfast instead of dinner. I always thought this location would be great for a coffee shop/brunch spot"

Aaron Donuts Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (42) • $

"I love this place! The doughnuts taste great and fresh, along with their croissants (so flaky and deThey are very affordable, clean, and staff are just pleasant!"

Ojs Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (85)

"First all I had was the chicken club sandwich ... ok but not kidding you at all when I say WOWWOWWOW honestly the best sandwich I've had in such a long time. An the people are so nice and polite.. can believe places like this are still around and you better believe I will be back"

Downtown Deli & Coffee Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (532) • $$

"My first time getting out in a long while and it was great to meet a couple of friends here at this place it's a hidden gem for me. Never been here before, never heard about it, but the food was a delight, the atmosphere was very welcoming. The service was a bit timely but we had time to kill before parting ways, it gave us more time to enjoy a lengthy conversation and check out the scenery from wall to wall aesthetically pleasing. The socal BLT with avocado I ordered was satisfying, along with the peppermint mocha blended, the Philly cheese steak and Our other friends had ordered what looked like toast with avocado... We will most definitely be coming back to try out more things on the menu. I will recommend this place to friends, family and acquaintances ."

Dematteo's

★★★★★ 4.6 (79)

"amazing pizza! The cheesy breadsticks are even better! They're always so nice and fast!"

Tom's Farms Old Fashioned Hamburgers

★★★☆☆ 3 (192) • $$

"I really like this place. Good food, great prices, and nice ambiance. They have great sandwiches."