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Addy's Sandwich Bar
Categories: Restaurants Food Stands Restaurants Sandwiches Food Stands, Sandwiches [Edit]
SW 10th Ave and Alder StPortland, OR 97205
Neighborhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
(503) 267-0994
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 3 pm
Sat 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
39 reviews for Addy's Sandwich Bar
Review Highlights
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"Delicious--some of the best duck confit I've ever had." In 14 reviews -
"Addy's is my absolute favorite cart." In 17 reviews -
"I got the Country Pate for $5.50." In 5 reviews
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39 reviews in English
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Review from Songphon M.
Portland, OR
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I stopped by at lunch time and there were several people in line but the line moved quick and I didn't feel that I have to wait long. I have to give a plus point for the staffs here at the cart. I ordered a signature dishes here, i.e. duck confit + cranberry relish + shredded cabbage baguette sandwich. It totally lives up to the expectation and the rave. The baguette was perfectly right - crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The sandwich also had the right amount of duck confit and cranberry and cabbage - from the first bite to the last bite, you can feel the taste of all ingredients dancing in your mouth. It was so delicious!!! I also ordered a bowl of soup of the day (carrot and parsnip) which was also delicious. The soup was hearty with perfect consistency. It went along well with the baguette sandwich.
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Review from Aaron W.
Updated - 1/13/2012
I opted for the Turkey Melt this time ($6.50): slices of real turkey (none of the processed cold cut meat), brie, and sweetened dried cranberries in a Kaiser bun. The entire sandwich is put in a toaster oven for the cheese to melt. Yeah, it took some time to prepare. My stomach was being one impatient dude, waiting for his prim and proper date (mmm...quality sandwich...) to get all fancied up.
This is what I shoulda gotten the last time. An amazing sandwich that gives me a bit of Thanksgiving with each bite. The sweetness and fruity qualities of the dried cranberry blend well with the turkey and the soft brie. The blanket of melted cheese is mild, so all ingredients can be fully appreciated. The toasted bun is a major win. So soft, yet a crunch soulfully pleasing to the ear. That should be a rule for sandwiches and burgers: "Thou shalt always toast the dang bun!"
This is a sandwich I would eat once a day and twice on Sunday. Wait...Addy's is closed on Sundays? So much for that idea. Anyway, I can finally give Addy's the big thumbs up! Awesome!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/10/2011
I went with the duck confit sandwich with cranberry relish and shredded cabbage (the signature item… Read more »
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Review from Ophelia Y.
Portland, OR
12/15/2011
I love that Addy updates the website/Twitter to include the special and soup of the day. I debated between the duck confit and the special (braised pork with cream cheese, green chiles and cucumbers on a baguette), and was recommended to try the braised pork. Damn. Normally I don't finish a full portion of food regardless of where it's from, and probably should've stopped half way through the sandwich, but it was so good I couldn't help myself!
I got the Barley Corn Chowder with it, and it was the perfect combination. You get a tad more bread than fillings, but dip the bread in your soup and you've got a melt-in-your-mouth sandwich!
I got my soup and sandwich in 5 minutes or less, service was quick and friendly. All for about $9--a smidge steep by my lunch standards, but the quality of food makes it worth it. Plus, every so often you can get a Groupon or Google Offer (or another deal site), so Addy lets you treat yourself to her tasty sandos even if the budget's a bit tight! -
Review from Peter L.
Fremont, CA
5/16/2012
I'm out in lake oswego, but try to support the food cart guys as much as possible...this usually means the neighborhood pods like belmont and d-noshery. so when I find myself in downtown during the weekday for lunch, I am pretty excited. 9th/10th St and Alder is an amazing congregation of food specialists...In need of a quick and easy lunch in my car, I was looking for something delicious but new and came by Addy's Sandwich Bar...a nice little outfit ran by two nice young ladies. Ordered the Duck Confit with cranberry relish and cabbage on a nice baguette...this sandwich was the bomb...I haven't had a chance to try sandwiches from all the heavy weights around town...but have to say the quality and taste could stand up to sandwiches from Lardo and Eurotrash. it was salty, sweet, crunch on a high quality bread. I'd definately try these folks out again!
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Review from Robert H.
8/13/2011
The French are so misunderstood. But they have pleasure, philosophy and class down. And they do it seemingly effortlessly.
My French friend catered some simple baguette sandwiches, cuke and brie, smoked duck confit and dried cranberries. I politely refrained, but then ate that sh*t up. No fancy dressings, even more minimal than the cart offerings. The duck rocks. Seriously, what is "the duck rocks" in French?
Tasty, pleasurable, minimal, class. Great catering option, get it sliced into one inch yum units. -
Review from Alana C.
Houston, TX
3/2/2012
My job is three-fold: meeting planner, travel agent and accountant. Since I plan up to 8 workshops a year all over the country and a tiny government budget, I need to good and quick customer service at a cheap price. Addy does just that. I needed 50 boxed lunches for hungry grad students who were heading on a field trip by noon. Addy herself delivered everything to our hotel in plenty of time, with a sweetheart smile. Let me tell you, I have never gotten so many complements on a box lunch before! And the best part of everything, the food was amazing and the prices were about the same as Quizno's or Subway.
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Review from Rich P.
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fantastic "European-style" sandwiches made with local ingredients and even a bit of ethical meat in a few of them. The baguette's come from Little T American Baker, which is reason enough to get a sandwich there! Don't go here expecting an overfilled, American grotesquery of a sandwich. They fill them just enough. You'll be enjoying a well-composed, tasty sandwich that won't make you feel gross afterwards. Truly gourmet and definitely worth the $6-$8.
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Review from David D.
8/13/2011
This place is baguette heaven! The baguettes are always fresh, delicious and filled with some awesome flavor combinations, which is definitely a step-up from your standard cold cut sandwich.
For the price, the sandwiches are lacking in the substance department. You end up eating a lot of bread and not enough of the tasty fillings. -
Review from Christa W.
Portland, OR
4/7/2011
Oh My Friggin' God. Addy served me the World's Best Sandwich today. I've now been ruined for all other sandwiches. Nothing could possibly live up to this thing... pork loin confit, chimichurri sauce, fresh mozzarella and pineapple on a baguette! Everything was in perfect balance. Every bite a transcendent experience.
(This review sounds too over the top, doesn't it? Well suck it up. It's the truth.)
Oh, and if you've never tried the chocolate sandwich, you owe it to yourself to do so. This cart has got you covered: savory AND sweet.
I love you Addy. Good god, I love you. -
Review from Michael L.
Philadelphia, PA
1/29/2011
Knew I had to come here because the day before, the truck was sold out. Sold out of sandwiches. Who does that? A truck that makes delicious sandwiches, that's who.
Had the duck confit sandwich. Shut up. Delicious--some of the best duck confit I've ever had. And the cabbage that came on it added a perfect texture contrast, and the dried cranberries on it cut the fattiness of the duck. Bread was fantastic, too.
Tried the turkey, brie, creme fraiche and cucumber sandwich--it was definitely missing something. Bacon? Something sweet? Perhaps the cranberries would be delicious on this sandwich too.
Potato salad was good and had a nice acidity to it. Friendly people and excellent service. And 6.50 for something with duck confit on it? I'm sold. -
Review from Amber S.
Wilsonville, OR
8/2/2011
This is a good cart, if a bit overhyped. The bread (baguette) was outstanding. I got the Ham, gruyere and butter. Those ended up being the only ingredients on the sandwich. The ham was very good, the cheese was good, the butter chunks were a bit much. All ingredients were tasty, but there were precious few, considering the size of the bread. I also had a cup of soup, which was a veggie broth with broccolini's, onions and quinoa. At first I thought it a bit bland, but it grew on me and rather than being bland, I think it's just simple. Very few ingredients, but delicious and pure.
The lady in the cart was friendly, but I have to only give 3 stars because the sando needed a bit more heft and also because I waited a good 15-20 minutes from when I ordered to when I got the food. Slap some butter on the baguette, throw down a slice of cheese and add ham-that takes 15 minutes?
The sandwich and soup together cost $9.00. Meh, it was good but not $9.00 good. -
Review from Brittany K.
2/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
While I'm still bummed that the turkey sandwich was sold out when I visited Addy's, my onion-and-pesto-chicken-salad sandwich almost makes up for it.
A quick stop at Addy's is definitely worth it for a delicious, quasi-healthy food card option. Server/chef/carter-extraordinaire was friendly and patient while we decided on our sandwiches and they came out fresh and ready quickly. My sandwich was very good. The right pesto-and-onion-to-chicken ratio for sure!Listed in: Four-Stars, PDX Favourites, Food Carts
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Review from amii c.
12/1/2011
Duck confit with cranberry and rather bitter cabbage on tough bageuette: I wasn't the happiest camper and wouldn't return when there are millions of other awesome food carts within a couple hundred feet.
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Review from Leason H.
Portland, OR
12/31/2011
Turkey, brie , and creme fresh! Best combination ever.
Favorite sandwich in Portland hands down. Only complaint is that they aren't open later! Kaiser roll sandwiches are amazing too. Local, organic, and most importantly FRESH tasting meat, veggies, and bread.
Fantastic food cart. Good prices. YUM -
Review from Mal C.
8/29/2011
The ham, gruyere, and butter baguette transports me back to Paris. Love it! Seriously, try it. This food cart ROCKS!
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Review from Steve M.
Portland, OR
1/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have to say this was a disappointment when the price went up a whole buck!
The sandwiches are 6.50 and just don't seem worth it anymore. I love their sandwiches, but lower the price back to maybe 6 and I might come back. -
Review from Don B.
11/23/2009
Another gourmet sandwich option in Portland, this time from a cart!
Addy's sandwich cart offers up a variety of, as Kody L so aptly put, "very French sandwich options" from it's little window on 10th and Alder. A short list of gourmet baguette-based sandwiches populates the menu of offerings, which is rounded out by a salad option, chips, and a daily soup. The sandwiches themselves run $5.50, and the chips and salads range from $1.5 to a few dollars more. A sandwich and cup of soup will run you $8.
Each sandwich is made to order (so a little slower) on a Little T baguette, and the options range from ham+gruyere+butter to country paté+cornichons+mustard to duck confit+cranberry+cabbage and more. The baguettes themselves are the classic thin bread sticks with a nice thick crust and a great flavor.
The country paté I tried today was served in a generous portion with some tasty dijon and some decent little cornichons. This is a serious paté sandwich... not for someone trying paté for the first time, but being a fan of the stuff myself, I was thankful that it was not dumbed down. It definitely took some work to chew through the baguette while not squishing the paté and cornichons out the side, but no self-respecting French sandwich would be easy to eat anyway, right?
The duck broth soup with potatoes and turnips was tasty, if not a fairly small portion for $2.50. It was definitely served up hot enough for me to burn the hell out of the roof of my mouth when I took my first bite. My bad.
One of the nice aspects of this cart is the little sandwich bar on the side of the cart with little wooden stools where you can sit (on a nice day) and enjoy gnawing through your little tasty French baguette sandwich. A nice little plus.
Overall, definitely a unique sandwich option in town, something I don't see matched at many other places. Next time I am definitely trying the ham and gruyere - my favorite type of baguette sandwich. Only down side? A little pricey for an average cart lunch option. That said, based on what goes into it, I can't say that it's overpriced by any means.
Good stuff.Listed in: Cart-y all the time., The Last Crustade!, The Sammich Connection
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Review from Lance I.
Tempe, AZ
10/1/2011
OMG. This made us believers in cucumber and brie sandwiches. Nothing flashy. Fresh, crisp baguette + thinly sliced cucumber + creamy, delicious brie = Phenomenal sandwich. No sauce or condiments necessary.
Highly recommend if you want a quick lunch in downtown Portland. -
Review from Kody L.
Portland, OR
8/14/2009 2 photos
Probably the first cart to offer very French sandwich options. I got the Country Pate for $5.50. It was simple and delicious, except for the cornichons -- those need to better quality. I was happy with it all, though.
Check out the pick for more of their fun sandwich options. Their ingredients are generally of good quality and your meal will be to you quickly!Listed in: I Heart Food Carts!, Food Carts - SW 10th and Alder
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Review from Lisa S.
6/16/2010
Hmm....I've tried almost every sandwich on the menu. And the ingredients are all fresh and tasty. So why only three stars? The amount of sandwich innards is TINY compared to the the size of the bread. There can't be any more than one or two ounces of ingredients.
I expect a miserly portion with the duck confit, but not with something like cucumber and cheese. This off-balance proportion creates a very, very dry sandwich. And too much bread in each bite.
The price is great ($5.50) but honestly, I'd rather pay $6.50 or $7.00 and get a good amount of meat and veggies and therefore a real hearty meal.
The baguette they use is amazing, so I usually buy a sando, take it home and fill it with more ingredients and condiments. But I can also do this with a $2.50 bahn mi, so why pay $5.50 for a sando you have to trick out, in order to eat? -
Review from Sara G.
Portland, OR
2/16/2010
During my lunchtime walk to Addy's today I passed by melt, ken's artisan bakery, kenny and zukes, whole foods, a gazillion other carts offering sandwiches. never even thought to stop on the way.
These are great, simple sandwiches with high quality ingredients. Start with Little T's foot-long baguette, add 3-4 crafted ingredients in tastable portions. Nothing too light, nothing too heavy. Balance. I've tried 3 of the sandwiches so far, the chicken salad, the country pate, and the turkey/brie. The genius is in not packing too much while keeping the minimalist pairings spot-on. If you want to blow your mind or your mouth with wads of processed meat, this is not the place. But if you want to enjoy each identical bite of actual herbs and bakery bread, Addy's rules.
And at 5.50 per sandwich you can go every day.Listed in: Under-hyped
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Review from Brian C.
7/23/2011
Great place but the superstar sandwiches are definitely the duck confit and the pate'. Neither meat has a strong texture but the flavor is good and and I'm a fan of the chopped cabbage to provide a nice refreshing crunch. The bread is great, certainly for $6.50 I wouldn't say the sandwiches are cheap but there's no question Addy's is worth a visit if you're in the downtown area.
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Review from J D.
Portland, OR
10/31/2010
Addy's is my absolute favorite cart. I hit it up every chance I get - the duck confit sandwich is to-die-for with the ham and cheese coming up as a close second.
They're always fast, they're always friendly, and they're always delicious! -
Review from Cool H.
Portland, OR
4/5/2011
They just started using these soft kaiser rolls. Fantastic. Now you have the choice between soft and hard bread sandwich. I had the roast beef with plenty of horseradish. YUM
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Review from Venerable V.
Portland, OR
6/4/2010
Came here with a friend off his recommendation - we bought the duck confit and chicken pesto sandwiches to split back at the office. I also bought a salad.
The sandwiches were ready to go upon order so the transaction was quick + she takes debit/credit so it's very convenient.
I'm super intrigued by the chocolate and sea salt + olive oil sandwich.
The baguette was perfect - crispy and chewy and the flavors were very well balanced. Not a ton of food but considering the chewy baguette, it will suffice for a lighter lunch. You can't really expect to get too full on a sandwich anyway and upon finishing my lunch, felt completely satisfied and not heavy at all.
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Review from rc c.
Portland, OR
1/24/2010
Once a month I allow myself to buy a sandwich from addy's. I wish I could afford, both financially and calorically, to eat it every day. I've only had 2 sandwiches from there-the turkey and cucumber one-which is divine and very mellow with little bits of salt-and I've also had the fresh mozzerella one w/ fresh basil and tomato tapenade, which I absolutely loved. All this talking about how good Addy's is, is making me hungry!
Guess where I'm going for lunch tomorrow.... -
Review from cc r.
Portland, OR
5/7/2011
Wow the life pops out of this food. I held up a piece of lettuce from the salad before putting it in my mouth and it seemed to be bursting with life. I had the chicken salad made with a greens pesto, on top of green salad. Really special! My son had the turkey melt with cranberry and said it was heaven.
We will be back! -
Review from Moira R.
Portland, OR
4/30/2011
Tomato tapenade, fresh (real) mozzarella, basil leaves. On a sweet French baguette. $6.50. Deal.
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Review from Dave D.
10/15/2010
Expensive for a sandwich cart (about $6, I believe), but worth every penny. The best sandwiches in PDX, bar none. Tuna with hard boiled egg and papers is my staple. She uses amazing french bread baguettes that are just the right texture (crispy, but not dry). Her ingredients are all very well-sourced.
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Review from Beth N.
4/16/2010
so many carts in portland, and yet i have tried so few. why? because almost all of them are cash only, and well, i never seem to have any cash on me. addy's however is very smart and takes visa and mastercard. they also serve some really great sandwiches. it also doesnt hurt that i really love their logo and cart.
my bf and i stopped by here yesterday in the later afternoon to find they had sold out. but we were not deterred and came back again today a little bit earlier. we got a chicken pesto and duck confit sandwiches. they may look small when she passes them through the window, but they are filling and wonderful. i got to watch her as she made our sandwiches and loved seeing her put a nice big spread of duck confit on mine.
the bread, from little t, was perfect and chewy, and didnt cut the roof of my mouth. the fillings were plentiful and well balanced. next time i come back i am going to have to try the country pate. pate is one of my favorite things in the world. this little cart rocks, for a unique, credit card-friendly lunch. -
Review from Kristin W.
Portland, OR
4/23/2010
There are a lot of reasons that I go to Addy's at least 2 times a week. Firstly, she might be the only cart in the group on 9th/10th and Adler that always uses sustainable ingredients (all sources listed on her website). Secondly, the taste! I usually get the duck confit sandwich, but if she has her pancetta special (or most of her specials), definitely do not pass that up. Also, the portion size for the price is perfect. For $5.50, its one of the cheaper lunches out there, and I'm always the perfect amount of full when I'm through.
AND! She lists her specials on her twitter and website, so I can check before I go. Lastly, she takes cards AND has a frequent buyer card (buy 10, get 1 free!). There's almost no reason to go anywhere else. -
Review from Jerry B.
4/14/2010
I loves me some food cart food and on a recent foray from NoPo into the downtown area came across this gourmet sandwich haven. My choice from their limited menu was the country pate sandwich on a great crunchy baguette. Awesome, with the little sweet cornichons (why can't they just say sweet pickles) and a great little spicy mustard. I personally would add some sweet onion slices to this homemade pork pate but it was definitely to my liking as presented and I am drooling while thinking about trying the other menu selections. Priced right around $6 for a sandwich and you can add a salad and or soup.
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Review from Kenneth H.
Portland, OR
6/27/2010
Addy's is nothing spectacular. I suppose that their sandwiches are gourmet and use fancy ingredients, but I didn't find them that impressive. The sandwiches are actually kinda on the small side, better as a snack than a meal. They have a handful of selections usually pairing a meat-ish substance with a cheese substance. I got a turkey and brie and it was alright, both the meat and cheese were in fact what they said they were. I was not all that impressed with the taste of the meat and cheese, both were fairly bland and didn't seem to have enough flavor between them to compete with the bread. On the flip side, the bread is in fact quite tasty with a great chewy texture, and in my opinion the only thing that actually saves the sandwich. Also, I am not convinced that they don't pre-make all their sandwiches as mine, completely wrapped to-go was handed to me along with my change about 3 seconds after ordering. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it is certainly not what I would expect from a self touted Gourmet Sandwich place.
At 5.50 a pop these sandwiches aren't a bad deal, they just aren't worthy of great distinction or honor and certainly not worth making a separate outing for. I will most likely not make a point of going to Addy's again, but if I am in that food cart area and need a moderately tasting and priced snack then Addy's it will be. -
Review from Sarah K.
Lubbock, TX
8/17/2010
I tried this food truck on a recent visit to Portland. I am a fan of a good sandwich, and Addy's delivered. I had a basic mozzarella, tomato, and basil, that was very tasty. The real gem, though, was the dark chocolate, olive oil, and sea salt sandwich. What a revelation - a chocolate sandwich! Definitely a dessert item (I could also see it for breakfast). Wow. The chocolate sandwich was probably the highlight of my Portland trip.
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Review from Erin O.
3/24/2010
The bread at Addy's really is exceptional. I don't think I can give it more than 3.5 stars unfortunately, mainly because despite the lovely flavors of the duck confit sandwich, it didn't jump out and really inspire me. It's a very solid sandwich, and the price is right. The flavors were very balanced and the proportions were good.
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Review from Anna S.
4/2/2010
Addy's sammies are more than worth their $5 cost, and yes - GET THE DUCK. It will demolish your tastgbuds in the best kind of way! Salty, earthy, the perfect hint of crispy fat... yes yes yes. And Addy is really friendly - you can call ahead to order, too! That is a better way than trying to email, because she doesn't yet have internet access in the cart.
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Review from Les P.
Portland, OR
Updated - 10/12/2009
This cart has only improved since I first started eating here. Perhaps I'm imagining things, but I'm pretty sure the flavors are more balanced now. The new soup is delicious as well. Really a top notch cart at this point. Bravo!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/16/2009
This cart is pretty solid. I've had the duck confit sandwich, the country pate sandwich, and the… Read more »
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Review from molly M.
Portland, OR
10/21/2009
we are a sandwich loving people, us portlanders. addy's is a welcome addition to the sandwich kingdom we are working on here. my favorite is a roast turkey, cucumber, brie and creme fraiche sandwich on a little T american baker roll. addy also offers pate, chicken pesto salad, a chocolate with olive oil and sea salt sandwich!!, a duck confit one and some veggie options. today i realized she actually roasts the turkey herself and then [sanitarily] pulls the turkey meat off the bird to make your sandwich. every time i go- there's some new amazing salad and or soup. she obviously spends time fantasizing and tasting un-heard of combinations of tasty things. Addy's is my favorite cart in the 10th/alder bunch, but i am a sandwich fanatic.
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Review from David M.
Beaverton, OR
12/2/2010
Awesome all around. Just had today's hot roast beef special...incredible!
