The only complaint I or anyone I've gone with to California Sandwiches have is that other people know about it. I have NEVER gone in when there has not been a line....people in the know flock to this place. Seating can be problematic...but I'd stand on one foot, hop and sing the national anthem to have one of their sandwiches.
I usually get the chicken or steak......both are mouth watering and dripping in sauce. If you don't like mushy buns, or don't like getting messy hands while eating...this is not the place for you. Indulge!
As you approach the counter you order the type of sandwich you want...then order your toppings. I traditionally get cheese and hot peppers. A friends father makes hot peppers from his garden...and they are HOT...so are the ones used here....but add so much flavour and heat to the meal that not to have them is a shame.
I've also had the meatball sandwich....which repeated on me all afternoon. I felt sorry for the person I was with because I was burping up garlic.....but it was so worth it even if it cost me a friend....the sandwiches are that good. LOL
Friends come here for the veal...something I don't eat (my Italian friends cannot fathom this fact) but every sandwich I've had has not disappointed. If you've tried Centro...the sandwiches are close...it's the sauce that makes the difference.....and I'll do the drive to get their brand.
As an added bonus, they now serve "mini" versions of their sandwiches...but let's be real. Get the regular.
How good is this place? When my brother visits from Windsor..he has to bring a sandwich home for my niece. I brought her here when she came for a visit and she is hooked. And she is the pickiest eater on the planet!
Staff are uber friendly and enjoy working there. Nonna is working in the back......