Craving sandwiches?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich sources in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Banh Mi Ba Le
Topping the list is Banh Mi Ba Le. Located at 1909 International Blvd., the Vietnamese spot, which offers coffee and sandwiches, is the most popular affordable sandwich spot in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,049 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Hitesh K., who reviewed Banh Mi Ba Le on Nov. 21, wrote, "If you're looking for the best place to get banh mi in town, look no further. Get any sandwich and it's guaranteed to be amazing. Their bread is crisp on the outside and super fluffy and chewy/buttery on the inside."
2. The Lunch Box
Next up is The Lunch Box, situated at 1720 Franklin St. (between 19th and 17th streets). With 4.5 stars out of 425 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot, which offers sandwiches and salads, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
"We started out as an affordable deli, and realized that cooking our own meats was not any more expensive, just more labor-intensive," it states in its Yelp profile. "So, even though we now cook all over meats in house, because of our volumes, we are able to sell very affordable products:"
3. The Veg Hub
East Peralta's The Veg Hub, located at 2214 MacArthur Blvd. (between Fruitvale Avenue and Champion Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced vegan spot, which offers tapas and sandwiches, 4.5 stars out of 278 reviews.
"The Veg Hub is at the center of a plant-based lifestyle with our bistro and upcoming cooking classes," it writes on Yelp. "As a nonprofit, we want to support youth programs and subsidize cooking classes and meals for those in need. Our food is 100% vegan and 100% gourmet."
4. Cafe Monte Sion
Cafe Monte Sion, a creperie that offers coffee and tea and sandwiches in Elmhurst Park, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with five stars out of 62 Yelp reviews. Head over to 888 98th Ave., Suite 105 (between San Leandro Street) to see for yourself.
Cafe Monte Sion specializes in sandwiches and crepes, and offers freshly brewed coffee.
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