Top 5 Sandwiches in Multnomah County

3707 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202, United States

“I always love coming here to check out their newest additions and seasonal flavors! The gelato is delicious, and they let you try them ALL with no complaints! The staff is super knowledgeable about all the options and are super friendly. They also have an espresso machine to serve a couple different coffee options and of course one of those is an Affogato! We ordered americanos because we had some cookies from a local bakery that we were going to enjoy with the gelato (yes, I know, sugar upon sugar…that’s how I roll). The coffee was not the best, but we expected that since it’s a gelato shop, not a coffee shop. I think their machine could use a hood servicing/cleaning as the coffee tasted pretty burnt and bitter. The dining area could really use some love. The furniture isn’t comfortable and definitely not enough seating for when it is busy so don’t be surprised if you have to take your gelato to go. But outside of the interior aesthetics lacking and the coffee not being amazing, this place is a must go!”

3033 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, United States

“I discovered Urdaneta years ago during Portland Dining Month and it is still, in my opinion, the best restaurant in town. The food is inspired, every time I go there's a new twist on a familiar dish. The flavors are out of this world and service is impeccable. It's like dining at a friend's house, one who is also an incredible artist in the kitchen. This is where I bring visiting friends and family when I want to showcase Portland's food scene. Just make sure to make a reservation, the place is popular and very small.”

321 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, United States

“The most delicious food I have ever had! Every time I have ever gone, I was always met with a warm wonderful smile and the most extremely friendly woman I have ever met! I am so thankful that I got the chance to enjoy them so many times before they decided to embark on this wonderful journey to Japan and I wish them nothing but the best! ❤️”

3120 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, United States

“A must try if you even remotely enjoy BBQ. This is the best BBQ in the Portland area, hands down. Everything was perfectly moist and tender, everything was seasoned expertly, and it was so filling. We intentionally didn’t eat anything before this so we’d show up hungry and we thought for sure we would devour every bite, but we still ended up taking home leftovers. You will not regret eating here, just be sure to get here early because they sell out of stuff fast!”

2326 N Flint Ave, Portland, OR 97227, United States

“Ex Novo Brewing Co. fought hard for their 3rd place position in our Top 5. Of the 8 beers we tried everything fell above the 3.5 mark with ease. Lucky for me, and not so much for Melissa, we visited at the start of “Fresh Hop” season. Fresh hop beers are exactly what they sound like and Ex Novo had several on tap already. Their Eliot IPA, our favorite from Ex Novo, came in two fresh hop varieties – Strata and Centennial from Goschie Farms about 50 minutes south of Portland. While the standard Eliot IPA sits at a 3.85 on Untappd, the Strata and Centennial fresh hops excel past 4.1 and are clearly local favorites judging by the comments sections. Ex Novo does offer beers other than IPA’s, but for hop heads, Ex Novo is a must visit late September thru early October. If you’re not a huge fan of hops, give the Cactus Wins the Lottery a shot. The easy drinking, 4.3% Berliner with prickly pear hits the spot on a warm September afternoon.”

4579 NE Cully Blvd, Portland, OR 97218, United States

“Delicious food! Beef jerky at 6 different spicy levels ranging from Level 0 through Level 5. Level 1 does have a kick so if you don't do well with spicy, then get Level 0.”

1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212, United States

“Why did we wait so long to dine here again! Don’t make the same mistake. Our party of five ordered a broad range of starters and dishes. What struck me was how complementary all the flavors were. You can take a bit of a variety of plates and they all play off of each other so well. We enjoyed the roti, the pea fritters, chicken satay, siu mai, curries, and beef rendang. Only complaint: smallish portions for price. Service is excellent. There’s ample seating inside and out. Truly a neighborhood gem.”

1610 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, United States

“Came in to celebrate purchase of a new home and citizenship naturalization. The server greeted us warmly. However, as she was serving drinks, the soda fell and splash all over on my friends. A quarter of the soda was gone, on my friend's shirt and pants. She apologized, but did not offer to replace our drink or do anything to amend it. Then, when we were eating the poussin (chicken), it was obviously undercooked with some blood inside, the server said she would take it back to (check). She came back asking if we want a new dish or recook it. Because we don't want to act like we're taking advantage of the situation, we said recooking is fine. But when she returned with the cooked dish, she not only did not admit that the chicken was undercooked nor apologize, but said that she checked and was sure that it was cooked. She's making it sounded like we're accusing them. We regretted that we did not take any photos. It's ok if the food is messed up, it happens, but having been a waiter myself, I really could not stand such an UNAPOLOGETIC attitude. Someone else left review about the same kind of unapologetic attitude as well. Dude, this is a high class French fine dining. We shouldn't be treated as such. When we get the bill, NOTHING was taken off as a token of apology, nothing. They even charged us for $2 for the bread refill. It sounded complimentary when she asked it, so we said yes. If something costs extra, make sure you ask if that's ok. Or don't even charge for that $2 thing. It just makes you look bad. If you want to charge us $300 for the meal, and you can't even take off a soda drink that's worth $5, then I wish you guys luck for staying open for a long time. Please re-train your server to make sure the appropriate courtesy is offered when you guys made MISTAKES. ADMIT it and DO something about it for Chris sake. Even though the food was good, but we will never come back here again nor recommend it to our friends. There are too many amazing restaurants in Portland to sacrifice the dining experience for us.”

4606 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206, United States

“I took home the spicy pork bowl and boy was it worth it. It was enough food for two meals and it was rich, spicy, crunchy, all the things. It's on a cool part of Division and easy to find. The staff was really helpful in recommending what to order. So happy I stumbled upon this spot and will be returning.”

1711 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, United States

“Updated review Aug 2023: Still the best sandwich I've ever had. Prices have gone up a bit but still worth the trip from Olympia, WA. Original review July 2022: Took a day trip down to Portland. While there got a recommendation from a local store owner saying this was one of the best sandwich shops in town. Being skeptical we hesitantly decided to stop by. So glad we did! One of best sandwiches we've had in a long time. The place is not much to look at. Just a hole in a wall along a busy street with many store fronts but man... what an experience! Had the pulled pork sandwich. Ciabatta bun, perfectly toasted. Meat was tender and super flavorful. The BBQ sauces wasn't anything I've tasted before. The slaw also gave a bit of sweet & savory crunch in just the right places. Unique flavor and spot-on for a pulled pork if that's what you are in to. Just a fantastic sandwich overall. Didn't care for the pickles although we could tell they were homemade. Nothing wrong with them, just not our taste in pickles. We asked the gentleman at the counter what his favorite is. Said the #5 followed closely by the #1- pulled pork. Although a bit pricey, still highly recommend this sandwich shop. The To-go menu flyers doesn't reflect their new prices so go by the pic I took of the menu inside the store.”

1105 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR 97209, United States

“We visited this place to have lunch. Pretty cute place. We all ordered pasta specially I love pasta a lot. (one of us ordered pasta without noodle) Service was fine but quite slow. However, it's worth it. Their food was so good. For a long time, it is not easy to find a good pasta place and this place is amazing. If I live nearby, I definitely come here often.(I tried during my trip)”

240 N Broadway, Portland, OR 97227, United States

“It's definitely the best place to pregame before a concert. Great location and awesome seating. We loved the atmosphere. Lots of beer to choose from at very good prices. The bartender was extremely friendly and helpful. Indoor and outdoor seating. Parking lot in the front makes it easy to stop.”

701 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

“4-stars for lack of Organic options Pretty good thin crust Pizza. The real star is their wood fired oven and outdoor patio. Tons of seating here. Better than many Pizza places, they let you do 1/4 and 1/2 options of their classic options. Decent prices for a 12” at 21 for the spicy pepperoni. I think it was an alright pie; nothing I’d go out of my way for, but a nice option.”

525 NE 24th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, United States

“I love all kinds of meat butchery and sandwiches from those butcheries! I had pork porchetta sandwich and it was okay. It was little bit drier than I expected. I tried their sample pate and it was amazing. I will be back for something with pate next time :p. The atmosphere and the service were great.”

1344 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States

“The service was great, kind atmosphere. The aromas in the shop were appetizing, but the chicken noodle soup was incredibly bland and disappointing. Ingredients were quality but its as if they forgot to add any spices. My only time there, not sure if this is normal for their soup, but I wasn't impressed. The cornbread had more flavor than the soup...”

1414 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

“Food was really good and even though the prices were a bit steep, the portions were good, the food was fresh, and the staff was so incredibly helpful and nice and gave good recommendations since I had never been there before. The flavors of the food went together so well (the sweet & savory fried tofu sauce + hibachi yum yum sauce was such a good combo). They also KNOW how to cook jasmine rice, sticky but not mushy, absolutely perfect. I loved the colorful presentation of the food and the edible glitter in the thai tea limeade too. Only con is that this place is take-out only and the seating outside the restaurant is actually reserved for the bar next door (the bar owner will sit outside and watch for people sitting there without paying for a drink, kinda kills the vibe) so on a cold day with chilly winds, it would be nice to have somewhere to dine in. Also, the whoopie pies were so fresh and had strong and impactful flavors (definitely try the strawberry lemonade flavor), but the icing in the middle was too sweet for me. I think a thinner layer of the icing would've been better since the cake itself was already lightly sweetened and topped with a light coating of powdered sugar. But overall, absolutely phenomenal experience and wish I lived in Portland so I could come here all the time!”

411 SE 81st Ave, Portland, OR 97215, United States

“Spectacular. Sebastiano's is a bit quirky - a small selection of sandwiches, a small selection of prepackaged items (marmalade, olive oil, salt), a small selection of baked goods, and only open at lunchtime 4 days a week (Wed - Sat). Also appearing at the neighborhood farmer's market down the street on Sundays. The good news is that it's completely worth having to remind yourself to check the calendar and the clock to visit these wonderful people. There were two of us on my recent visit. We split that day's sandwich special - a Sebastiano's Hoagie, and it rivalled anything I ever had growing up on the East Coast. We also split a fantastic rustic fruit tart, and each had a wonderfully cold Italian lager. Another of the quirks was walking up to the dutch door out front, checking out the posted menu and the goodies on display in the window, ordering, and then walking out back to the festive patio seating set up in a corner of the parking lot. Not a typical dining experience, but I wouldn't miss it for the world.”

3541 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, United States

“Food ordered: Meatball pizza slices x2 Taste: The meatball pizza slices at Meta Pizza are delicious! The meatballs are made with high-quality ingredients, and they are cooked perfectly. The sauce is tangy and flavorful, and the cheese is melted and gooey. The crust is thin and crispy, and it holds up well to the weight of the toppings. I poured the spicy honey as an additional topping which added a sweet and spicy flavor to it. Price: The meatball pizza slices at Meta Pizza are $5.00 per slice. This is a bit on the pricier side for pizza, but it is worth it for the quality of the ingredients and the delicious taste. Presentation: The meatball pizza slices at Meta Pizza are served on a plastic plate if dining inside. The slices are cut into large rectangles, and they are generously topped with meatballs, sauce, and cheese. Service: The service at Meta Pizza was friendly and efficient. My slice was reheated light in the over to give it a warm temperature it needs and was served quickly and correctly. Atmosphere: Meta Pizza shop is small though it has a bright and welcoming atmosphere. There are tables to sit and dine outside, and the smell of fresh pizza is made in front of you. Overall, the meatball pizza slices at Meta Pizza are delicious and well-worth the price. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a satisfying and tasty pizza experience.”

678 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, United States

“Pretty good! Was craving Tokyo Sando (RIP) which led me here. Their sandwiches are different but really tasty! I loved the vegetarian option (tofu) My only real complaint is the awkwardly expected 25% tip for no service (there’s a sign to bus your own tables which is weird)”

6120 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, United States

“Another solid Pho place. For the most part it was tradicional Pho. Broth was good. The chicken was not boiled but grilled which gave it a little different taste and texture. 8outta10 for the Pho. Had some egg rolls. 8outta10 for the egg rolls.”