Got a hankering for sandwiches?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Rose Cafe & Donuts
Topping the list is Rose Cafe & Donuts. Located at 994 Saratoga Ave. in West San Jose, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers doughnuts and sandwiches, is the highest-rated budget-friendly sandwich spot in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 928 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Philip W. wrote, "They have breakfast food but also lunch sandwiches, salads and pastas with the option of adding chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms. The quality of the dishes is much better than any donut shop I've been to!"
2. Freshly Baked Eatery
Next up is downtown's Freshly Baked Eatery, situated at 152 N. Third St., Suite 101. With 4.5 stars out of 849 reviews on Yelp, the deli, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Yelper Nico L., who reviewed Freshly Baked Eatery on March 10, wrote, "Best sandwich in San Jose. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff and of course, freshly baked bread. This is one of the best lunch spots on DTSJ and one of the best sandwich spots I've ever been to."
3. Italian Brothers Bakery
The Rose Garden's Italian Brothers Bakery, located at 1401 W. San Carlos St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable spot to score both ice cream and savory paninis 4.5 stars out of 391 reviews.
Yelper Areli O. wrote, "I had a sandwich and an ice cream panini and they were both delicious! The sandwich was nicely made and everything was fresh. The deli meat they use is so good."
4. Huong Lan Sandwiches
Over in East San Jose, check out Huong Lan Sandwiches, which has earned four stars out of 973 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Vietnamese and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, by heading over to 1655 Tully Road.
Yelper Andrew M., who reviewed Huong Lan Sandwiches on March 6 wrote, "Probably the best banh mi I've had in the Bay Area. The ingredients are high quality and the bread is that perfect Goldilocks zone between soft and crunchy."
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