Sandwich De Paris

Tucked away across from UT Health, this cozy little spot serves up sandwiches with a side of personality. The cashier? Definitely a quirky character... Even over the phone, he had jokes... correcting my order with a empathetic "You mean the Italiano?" As if I mispronounced my own name. He wrapped up the call with genuine excitement for my visit. Let's talk about this "Italiano" sandwich. Their house-made focaccia? Toasted to perfection, yet still soft and spongy.... I half-expected it to be topped with some seasoning. However, it went the minimalist route, but no complaints here... it was still a great-tasting bread.The real wildcard was the Tuscan pepper vinaigrette--an intriguing, mayo-adjacent concoction that drenched my sandwich like it was trying to win a wet T-shirt contest. Tasty? Absolutely. A bit much for my liking? Also yes. Leftovers would've been a soggy tragedy, but let's be real... you're probably devouring the whole thing in one go anyway.

*no pics because I was too hungry to bother* We stopped by Sandwich de Paris (SDP) after a medical appointment and were pleasantly surprised with our experience. The cafe is located off of Louis Pasteur in the medical center area. There's plenty of parking, though the parking lot did seem crowded during the lunch hour when we went. It seems like employees no longer bother to greet customers these days, so the hearty welcome we received--complete with a detailed explanation of the menu and specials--was a nice change of pace. Throughout our visit, the employee taking care of the front of the house cleaned, bussed tables, and engaged everyone who walked in or out of the restaurant, asking everyone how they enjoyed their food. The same employee took our order and was still courteous, personable, and authentically engaging. You could tell he enjoyed being there and assisting customers. My husband ordered the Tribbiani wrap, which was their special, with butternut squash soup. He devoured the wrap (loaded with three types of deli meat) and the soup in record time. He did say that the butternut squash soup tasted more like chicken stock than anything, but it may have been an ingredient he couldn't identify. He enjoyed it regardless. I ordered the tsukemono sandwich with a side salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. The grilled sirloin was tossed in a soy marinade and was tender and juicy. The meat was topped with tomato, cilantro, pickled veggies, red onion and aioli on a soft baguette. I asked for an additional cup of pickled veggies because I felt the sandwich needed some acidity to balance the sweetness of the marinade on the meat and the aioli. I would love to see the option to add thinly sliced jalapeños or maybe a kimchi option (though I know I'm venturing into another cuisine with that suggestion). Maybe add some heat in the form of chili sauce or toss the pickled veggies in nuoc cham to stay true to the overall vibe of the sandwich. The balsamic vinaigrette on my salad was too thick and sweet for my preference. I would prefer a thinner vinaigrette with more balsamic. It leaned more towards a ranch or Caesar dressing thickness and less towards a vinaigrette consistency. This hearty lunch for two (with bottles of TopoChico and Fanta) was around $30 with a tip. I highly recommend SDP if you're in the area, and even if you're not in the area, I recommend swinging by to check out their food. In a day when customer service and good food in a clean establishment are few and far between, this gem needs to be appreciated and supported.

Fresh yummy sandwiches but a tad pricey. I got the tsukemono sandwich and it was really good. The bread was soft and fluffy and the meat was tender.It was about $10-12 for a sandwich and chips/soup/salad which isn't overall bad but I think it is more on the pricey side for sandwiches. The workers are really nice and the food came out quick.

15 years ago my wife was it regular at this restaurant. But after she finished her schooling she had to move away. After I married her and we relocated back to San Antonio for work she took me to this restaurant for lunch one day and I discovered it's amazing food. We come here regularly now for lunch, a few times a month. It's one of my favorite lunches in the city. My go-to is the vegetarian sandwich, every ingredient feels fresh and so clean. The mayo they put in their sandwich is so full of flavor it's unbelievable. The side salad is a perfect compliment in their house vinaigrette is delicious. I always judge a sandwich by its bread, And their bread is delicately soft with a crisp exterior. The service is great and fast and the main host waiter is is hilarious and quick witted. If you're not paying attention his jokes will go right over your head. Ambiance is what you'd expect for a cozy family run restaurant. I expect will be coming here for many years to come on the regular!

Had a long wait at the Medical Center and had to quickly search for a sandwich place, came in at around 230 pm on a Monday and there were 2 people eating, I was able to order quickly!Decided to try the Tsukemono to go with a side of chips.The cashier suggested that next time to dine in because of how great the bread/ meal is when eaten fresh, so I decided to eat half of the sandwich as soon as I sat in my car, it didnt disappoint at all! The bread was fresh, the meat was flavorful, juicy and it blended well with the pickled veggies! I saved half of it for my husband to try!

Love this place ..... the hot sandwiches are fresh off the grill. Amazing focaccia and baguettes.... Great staff and clean place.Updated hours as well

The place was super cute and quaint, good service, and a delicious sandwich! We heard about this place when talking to a friend and she mentioned the French onion soup was bomb. Unfortunately, they were out when we went but the food was still great! I got the avocado chicken grill and the meat was juicy, bread was crunchy, and cilantro was a great touch. My bf got the French ham and really enjoyed it. We both cleared our plates lol -- will definitely be back for a quick bite to eat!

Always good & friendly service. Teriyaki chicken sandwich was delicious! Choice of salad, soup or chips. I had salad, which was fresh & just right size. My friend had the soup, which she said was delicious. We will be back!!

Support small businesses! This is my go-to lunch spot guaranteed to brighten your day. They have a lunch special that includes their soup de jour which is always so good. I always check out their special of the day because it's loaded with goodies. I like the herb royale and the tsukemono. This place is a little smaller and everything is made to order so it can get busy during lunch, but I love calling in my order 20 min in advance when I'm in a rush.

Stopped by for a blast from the past!! I graduated from the University across from this restaurant in 2006 - and in 2024 the food is JUST AS DELICIOUS! I will make it a point to swing by here when I'm on this side of town moving forward. It's great - reallllly GREAT! Get the Tshkemono; trust me!