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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)
    Ashok L.
    "Roasted Cauliflower cold sandwich."(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.
  • 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!)
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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 😎
  • 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.
  • SFGate
    SFGateAugust 2, 2014
    Try the fiery lamb and eggplant sandwich with curry and herb pesto ($9) Read more
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Martha L.heart icon on user image
    Martha LindenAugust 14, 2015
    The Balt Sandwich and lemonade! Yum 😋
  • 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!
  • Jacqueline H.
    Jacqueline HoApril 15, 2014
    You get a free pickle with your sandwhich that is AMAZING and crunchy :)
  • 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...
  • Athena C.
    Athena ChangNovember 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Vietnamese Style Bbq Pork Sandwich - (via @Foodspotting)
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • Craig B.
    Craig BernsteinOctober 31, 2012
    Eater’s 20 Epic SF Sandwiches To Eat Before You Die: #18 Corned Beef Sandwich Read more
  • Tiffany K.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany KoJuly 27, 2017
    This place is amazing for their muffins!
  • Denraelheart icon on user image
    DenraelApril 7, 2015
    Best sandwich in San Francisco
  • Al B.
    Al B.December 24, 2015
    Excellent sandwich shop! Hard to see though.
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofAugust 3, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    The best sandwiches. Friendly staff.
  • :)
    :)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!
  • 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
  • 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
  • Carolyn Z.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn ZhangAugust 10, 2014
    Corned beef (no gruyere anymore, apparently? Still delicious!)
  • Tim H.heart icon on user image
    Tim HarrisonSeptember 18, 2014
    The corned-beef sandwich is absolutely unbelievable.
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