Browse all 9 sandwich shops in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
- Bob’s Country Corner Menlo ParkNeighborhood deli and market at 3207 Alameda de las Pulgas open since the 1970s with made-to-order sandwiches, hot food, beer and wine, and a loyal West Menlo Park following.
- Golden 9th Deli & Market San MateoFamily run neighborhood deli and market since 1991.
- Grand Leader San BrunoA San Bruno market and deli since 2002 serving made-to-order oven-toasted sandwiches with house-roasted meats, scratch-made salads, fresh-ground coffee, and craft beer and spirits.
- Halal Good Subs Market Daly CityHalal sandwich and market in Daly City with fresh-made subs, deli items, and grocery staples for the local community.
- Little Lucca BurlingameGiant sandwiches with famous garlic spread served since 1980.
- Spangler's Market Half Moon BayEl Granada neighborhood market with fresh local produce, meats, seafood, and a made-to-order deli counter.
- The Parlour House BrisbaneBrisbane lunch spot serving sandwiches, wraps, bowls and salads, with takeout and catering.
- The Sandwich Guy Redwood CityFamily-run deli on downtown Redwood City’s Broadway making hot and cold sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.
- The Willows Market Menlo ParkBeloved independent neighborhood market at 60 Middlefield Road open since 1956 with Boar's Head deli, house-smoked BBQ, 1,000+ craft beers, 300+ sodas, organic wines, and made-to-order sandwiches that locals swear by.
Specialty Cuisines on the SF Peninsula
Only a handful of spots serve these, but each one is worth seeking out.
- Argentine Restaurants
- Brazilian Restaurants
- Burmese Restaurants
- Cafés
- Cantonese Restaurants
- Caribbean Restaurants
- Dessert Spots
- Food Trucks
- French/Italian Restaurants
- Georgian Restaurants
- German/Austrian Restaurants
- Greek/Mediterranean Restaurants
- Guatemalan Restaurants
- Halal Restaurants
- Hawaiian Restaurants
- Irish Restaurants
- Middle Eastern Restaurants
- New Zealand Restaurants
- Salvadoran Restaurants
- Singaporean Restaurants
- Spanish Restaurants
- Turkish Restaurants
- Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants
About Sandwich Shops on the SF Peninsula
Sandwich shops are a Peninsula lunchtime backbone, and the guide covers the full range, from classic delis stacking cold cuts to specialists in hot subs, banh mi, and pressed sandwiches. It is the go-to category when you want something quick, portable, and reliably satisfying.
The variety is the strength. You will find old-school delis piling pastrami, turkey, and roast beef on fresh bread, Italian shops layering cured meats and provolone into hearty subs, and California-style spots building sandwiches around avocado, sprouts, and local produce. Warm options abound too, from meatball and cheesesteak-style subs to pressed and grilled sandwiches, and the region's diversity brings in banh mi, tortas, and other global takes that fit right into the lineup.
A great sandwich shop lives on quality bread and fresh fillings, and the best places take both seriously. Many do a brisk takeout business, making them a favorite for a fast work lunch, a picnic, or feeding a group without much planning. Sides like chips, pickles, and pasta salad round out the order.
Vegetarians are easily covered with veggie subs, caprese, and build-your-own options, and most shops will customize on request. Value tends to be strong, with generous portions at a fair price.
Use the list below to browse sandwich shops by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want a towering deli sandwich, a hot sub, or a banh mi to go, the Peninsula has a sandwich spot ready for lunch.
