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The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Sandwich Spot$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
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    Dan H.
    "Try the Corned Beef Sandwich with Gruyere"(9 Tips)
    Louis E.
    "The line moves really fast."(5 Tips)
    ᴡ H.
    "SF's answer to No. 7 Subs -- the roasted cauliflower is dope."(3 Tips)
    SFGate
    "fiery lamb and eggplant sandwich with curry and herb pesto"(3 Tips)
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  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofMay 6, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    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.
  • SFist
    SFistFebruary 4, 2015
    If the line snaking around the block isn’t a good enough indication of the magical sandwiches housed within, the smell of fresh bread (with a hint of corned beef) certainly should be. Read more
  • J L.
    J LiApril 15, 2015
    So 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!)
  • Pierreheart icon on user image
    PierreFebruary 22, 2018
    Yes, indeed, that fried chicken sandwich is really good. There is a lot of chicken and even more batter. With a nice kick.
  • Elliott P.
    Elliott PoppelJanuary 26, 2015
    Cold 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 S.
    Paul SanwaldApril 22, 2015
    I 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 Y.
    Ray YNovember 6, 2013
    Great takeaway sandwich place. Make sure you go to the entrance on the side and check the menu posted. Line moves pretty quickly.
  • Annie 🌺 J.heart icon on user image
    Annie 🌺 JalotaJune 10, 2017
    2 veg options - one with egg, one with cauliflower. They're both decent but I preferred the one with egg! Good, quick spot for lunch 😎
  • Valerie W.heart icon on user image
    Valerie WongJuly 11, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    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 G.heart icon on user image
    Mitali GalaNovember 27, 2015
    Really good sandwiches. The only down is, the bread is fairly thick. I usually make it an open face sandwich :)
  • Aaron D.
    Aaron DraczynskiOctober 9, 2012
    Amazing 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 E.
    Louis EwensApril 1, 2013
    Who knew curry cauliflower was so tasty as a sandwich! Great place to pick-up lunch to go. The line moves really fast.
  • Des T.heart icon on user image
    Des TraynorOctober 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything
  • Mike C.
    Mike CJune 3, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    They change their menu every few months. Also, try to get there before 1pm, their more popular options run out quickly.
  • SFGate
    SFGateAugust 2, 2014
    Try the fiery lamb and eggplant sandwich with curry and herb pesto ($9) Read more
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofSeptember 25, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    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 L.
    Monica LoOctober 22, 2013
    Best roast beef sandwich I've ever had - sliced thin, served bloody rare and covered in a horseradish cream cheese. Incredible.
  • Matthew D.heart icon on user image
    Matthew DeutschApril 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I have been blown away by all of their sandwiches, but if it's your first time there, the corned beef is a must
  • An S.heart icon on user image
    An ShengJuly 7, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Every sandwich here is delicious with quality ingredients 🥪 can’t go wrong
  • Jordan S.
    Jordan StanisciaSeptember 28, 2014
    The Spicy Pork is not spicy but it's delicious! So filling that you'll fall asleep after lunch.
  • Gisele M.
    Gisele M.April 23, 2012
    Grab 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 M.heart icon on user image
    Aaron MotsingerFebruary 5, 2013
    Anything with their rare roast beef is going to blow you away...provided that you like meat, of course.
  • Anna P.heart icon on user image
    Anna PickardAugust 6, 2014
    The spicy chicken salad (special) is awesome.
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BFebruary 11, 2015
    New cafe hip =s no menu. "Hey are those blueberry muffins back there on the counter". Yup. "Okay, I'll have one of them".
  • Incase
    IncaseSeptember 29, 2011
    The 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...
  • naveen
    naveenJune 6, 2014
    the lamb, chickpeas and mint sandwich. also, the line moves fast.
  • Aaron M.heart icon on user image
    Aaron MotsingerSeptember 13, 2012
    The corned beef sandwich isn't your father's reuben...but once you try it, you won't want it to be. Amazing.
  • Martha L.heart icon on user image
    Martha LindenAugust 14, 2015
    The Balt Sandwich and lemonade! Yum 😋
  • Renato V.heart icon on user image
    Renato Valdes OlmosMay 30, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Their oatmeal is amazing. Skip the sugar, it's packed with fresh fruit.
  • Brian S.
    Brian StraussAugust 29, 2014
    Really hard to not get the roast beef. But the meatloaf sandwich that is occasionally on the menu is stellar.
  • Ashok L.heart icon on user image
    Ashok LalwaniApril 14, 2015
    Not 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.
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HAugust 23, 2018
    The sandwiches are pretty good!
  • Joe S.
    Joe SoaveSeptember 29, 2010
    Check 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...
  • Jacqueline H.
    Jacqueline HoApril 15, 2014
    You get a free pickle with your sandwhich that is AMAZING and crunchy :)
  • Athena C.
    Athena ChangNovember 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Vietnamese Style Bbq Pork Sandwich - (via @Foodspotting)
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofSeptember 18, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    The BALT does not skimp on avocado. (I love California.)
  • A B.
    A BallesterosNovember 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a great sandwich and eat it in one of the nearby POPOS because this place has no seats.
  • Tiffany K.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany KoJuly 27, 2017
    This place is amazing for their muffins!
  • Craig B.
    Craig BernsteinOctober 31, 2012
    Eater’s 20 Epic SF Sandwiches To Eat Before You Die: #18 Corned Beef Sandwich Read more
  • Al B.
    Al B.December 24, 2015
    Excellent sandwich shop! Hard to see though.
  • Denraelheart icon on user image
    DenraelApril 7, 2015
    Best sandwich in San Francisco
  • :)
    :)November 2, 2010
    delicious sandwiches but be ready to order - they can be like the soup Nazi. hahaa but i loved the lamb and mint meatball sandwich!
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofAugust 3, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    The best sandwiches. Friendly staff.
  • Dustin
    DustinFebruary 8, 2017
    Great sandwiches if you're in the area.
  • Gerard R.heart icon on user image
    Gerard ReyesDecember 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get breakfast pastries before 9AM or earlier, as they might run out
  • Kseniya M.heart icon on user image
    Kseniya MakarovaJanuary 15, 2015
    Everything is stupid good. Roast beef in particular
  • Karlaheart icon on user image
    KarlaAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Go on the earlier side because they start to sell out of things on their limited menu by 12:30pm
  • Tim H.heart icon on user image
    Tim HarrisonSeptember 18, 2014
    The corned-beef sandwich is absolutely unbelievable.
  • Carolyn Z.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn ZhangAugust 10, 2014
    Corned beef (no gruyere anymore, apparently? Still delicious!)
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofSeptember 18, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Their bread (on all the sandwiches) is super good.
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