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The Sentinel
Sandwich Spot$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
The experts at SFGate and 7x7 Magazine recommend this place
"Try the Corned Beef Sandwich with Gruyere"(9 Tips)
"The line moves really fast."(5 Tips)
"SF's answer to No. 7 Subs -- the roasted cauliflower is dope."(3 Tips)
"fiery lamb and eggplant sandwich with curry and herb pesto"(3 Tips)
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Possibly the best sandwiches in the city. Definitely a weekday lunch place in terms of hours. No seating, but you can take your sandwiches to Yerba Buena Gardens nearby.
J LiApril 15, 2015So far my favorite sandwich place given the price:quality ratio. They handle long lines well, and their lemonade is delicious. (Make sure to ask for lemonade if they don't have it on the menu!)
PierreFebruary 22, 2018Yes, indeed, that fried chicken sandwich is really good. There is a lot of chicken and even more batter. With a nice kick.
Elliott PoppelJanuary 26, 2015Cold Roast Beef Sandwich. Beef is served very rare with smoked onions, frisee and horseradish cream cheese on a housemade seedy bun. It’s juicy, tender and positively addicting.
Paul SanwaldApril 22, 2015I had the lamb and eggplant sandwich and an oatmeal walnut cookie. The bread was amazing, sandwich overall was good. The cookie was really tasty.
Ray YNovember 6, 2013Great takeaway sandwich place. Make sure you go to the entrance on the side and check the menu posted. Line moves pretty quickly.
Annie 🌺 JalotaJune 10, 20172 veg options - one with egg, one with cauliflower. They're both decent but I preferred the one with egg! Good, quick spot for lunch 😎
BBQ pulled pork w/ coleslaw is evil. So far, 2/2 sandwiches are incredibly delicious and filling. Next on my hit list is the corned beef... Strawberry ade is yummy too!
Mitali GalaNovember 27, 2015Really good sandwiches. The only down is, the bread is fairly thick. I usually make it an open face sandwich :)- Aaron DraczynskiOctober 9, 2012Amazing sandwiches downtown. Peek at the menu before you hop in line so you know what you want to order; they like to keep the line moving quickly.
- Louis EwensApril 1, 2013Who knew curry cauliflower was so tasty as a sandwich! Great place to pick-up lunch to go. The line moves really fast.
They change their menu every few months. Also, try to get there before 1pm, their more popular options run out quickly.- My first egg salad sandwich ever was from The Sentinel and I'm afraid if I get one anywhere else it won't be as fantastic.
Monica LoOctober 22, 2013Best roast beef sandwich I've ever had - sliced thin, served bloody rare and covered in a horseradish cream cheese. Incredible.
I have been blown away by all of their sandwiches, but if it's your first time there, the corned beef is a must
Every sandwich here is delicious with quality ingredients 🥪 can’t go wrong
Jordan StanisciaSeptember 28, 2014The Spicy Pork is not spicy but it's delicious! So filling that you'll fall asleep after lunch.
Gisele M.April 23, 2012Grab a good fork (not the one in the napkin), find a knife, grab a napkin and DEVOUR one of their sandwiches, PRONTO! Tasty corned beef!
Aaron MotsingerFebruary 5, 2013Anything with their rare roast beef is going to blow you away...provided that you like meat, of course.
Mark BFebruary 11, 2015New cafe hip =s no menu. "Hey are those blueberry muffins back there on the counter". Yup. "Okay, I'll have one of them".
IncaseSeptember 29, 2011The Corned Beef Sandwich with Gruyere is an absolute must. Say Hi in Polish to the girls who work there and you might get a free cookie...
- Aaron MotsingerSeptember 13, 2012The corned beef sandwich isn't your father's reuben...but once you try it, you won't want it to be. Amazing.
Their oatmeal is amazing. Skip the sugar, it's packed with fresh fruit.
Brian StraussAugust 29, 2014Really hard to not get the roast beef. But the meatloaf sandwich that is occasionally on the menu is stellar.
Ashok LalwaniApril 14, 2015Not too many options for vegetarians. There is only 1 option generally which is the Roasted Cauliflower cold sandwich. The sandwich was good but i have better sandwiches elsewhere.
Joe SoaveSeptember 29, 2010Check their website for the daily menu before you go...helps navigate the craziness when you get there and keep the line moving. Have a backup though, cause they run out of some stuff...
Try the Vietnamese Style Bbq Pork Sandwich - (via @Foodspotting)- The BALT does not skimp on avocado. (I love California.)
Get a great sandwich and eat it in one of the nearby POPOS because this place has no seats.
:)November 2, 2010delicious sandwiches but be ready to order - they can be like the soup Nazi. hahaa but i loved the lamb and mint meatball sandwich!
Get breakfast pastries before 9AM or earlier, as they might run out
Go on the earlier side because they start to sell out of things on their limited menu by 12:30pm
- Their bread (on all the sandwiches) is super good.
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The Sentinel
37 New Montgomery St (at Stevenson)
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
At: Sharon Building
Closed until 7:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
(415) 284-9960
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