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| - Sacks knows how to make a tasty sandwich and is a great place for lunch. It has a very eclectic, perhaps bizarre, menu that I don't actually care for myself. However, the trick is that Sacks will create you whatever kind of sandwich you want, so you don't have to order off of the menu.
Sacks has an interesting system, whereby it uses a little checklist printed on its bags to take your order. When you step up to the counter, you just tell the cashier what you want and it gets checked off the list. Your sandwich is made and placed back in your bag. Sacks uses a flat grill, which ensures that your bread is nicely toasted and cheese is melted.
My top recommendation is that, no matter what sandwich you order, you start with the tomato basil bread. This bread has the best flavor and makes me wish every sandwich I eat was made with it. My personal favorite sandwich to order at Sacks is a pepper-jack grilled cheese with tomato and bacon on tomato basil bread. Sacks also has a nice selection of iced teas.
There are a few imperfections with Sacks as well. For one, this location is right on the ASU campus and gets extremely busy at times. Often, the line can be found wrapping outside the door and around the corner of the building. Further, even after ordering, there have been a few times where my order took quite some time to be made (~15-20 minutes). For these reasons, I do not recommend going to Sacks when you are on the go and need fast service. I have found that the drinks can run out during the lunch rush and they are slow to be refilled, so if you happen to come at the wrong time, you might not be able to get the tea or lemonade that you like. Lastly, I have noticed that the quality of sandwiches can vary. Sometimes they are cooked better than others and I have found them to use less than fresh vegetables on a few occasions. Hence, you shouldn't expect a great deal of consistency in your sandwiches from visit to visit.
Overall, Sacks is a place that I recommend for a flavorful lunch sandwich. Creating your own favorite sandwich is welcomed and the best way to be satisfied with your meal. Avoid the lunch rush when you can.
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