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Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches
Categories: Restaurants Delis Restaurants Sandwiches Delis, Sandwiches [Edit]
1320 Industrial AveSte B
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 789-9711
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
47 reviews for Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches
Review Highlights
"The bread makes the sandwich."
(in 4 reviews)
"...slice of pickle will keep me coming back time after time."
(in 3 reviews)
"...am very picky about chicken salad, and Michael's is really..."
(in 4 reviews)
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47 reviews in English
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Review from Larry W.
Petaluma, CA
9/13/2011
I'm a vegan now and really miss Michael's. This is how a sandwich should be made. I also love the pickles there. San Rafael and Novato Michael's are just as good.
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Review from Marie B.
Santa Rosa, CA
5/16/2011
What a great find! Fresh, soft, warm sourdough bread, very clean place. Our sandwiches were made to order ad very fast! The only thing I did not like is that the mayo seems to be a mixed sauce of some sort. It was very good but it would be cool if they wrote that on the menu someplace.
Lastly, like a bonehead I walked out of there and left my purse hanging on the chair. I realized it close to an hour later. I called and the man told me he had my purse. I went and picked it up and everything was intact, money still there and looked as if no one had even dug through it. Its always nice to find some place that is honest. Great find, will be back again! -
Review from Grace Y.
2/14/2011
I heard all the rave reviews and such things for the past 2 years and finally made it out to eat here.
I admit I was kind of confused about the menu at first. I wanted a sandwich that contained tomato, provolone cheese, and avocado. The rest of the sandwich contents were negligible.
Of course, after staring at their menu for so long, I saw that my options were sandwiches with no avocado and all offered swiss cheese. Bleh. My bf asked the sandwich magician behind the counter if they had avocado, and provolone cheese, and thus I regained my appetite and went for the veggie sandwich, with provolone and avocado. Score.
I thought their sourdough bread would be sliced for some reason, but they are kind of like crunchy rolls....of sourdough. I don't usually like a lot of bread, but the roll worked and since the bread was still warm, I didn't find the crust too crunchy. I was only able to get through half my sandwich though, even though I tried my best.
I hear that they do run out of bread, usually after their lunch rush as it's in a business location. I hear that they have backup bread, but it's just backup bread and not the sourdough deliciousness that people come here for.
Their potato salad is alright. Sweet, not eggy. Try it, if you're into that. I thought their garden salad was pretty sweet as well. Avocado, olives, tomatoes, and delicious ranch. Yum.
3 and a half stars but I rounded up to be nice. -
Review from Brittany E.
Fairfield, CA
8/22/2011
I stopped in here last week on my lunch break and I LOVED their fresh sourdough bread!!! It was warm and crunchy on the outside, while soft and warm on the inside. I just had the turkey sandwich, which without the bread was nothing spectacular; however they claim to roast their own turkey and that was delicious!! I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the actual sandwiches were just your standard, run of the mill, deli sandwiches. Nothing new and creative.. When in this area for lunch I will be back. It's in a little industrial part of Petaluma but is a simple deli on the inside.
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Review from Roberto G.
San Rafael, CA
8/18/2011
Great sandwich! Without trying to sounding redundant the toasted bread is the topper... I get the #5 with avocado and it's great every time. So why not five stars? Because after adding avocado it's almost a 10 dollar sandwich.
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Review from Hey La P.
San Mateo, CA
5/31/2011
I was visiting a friend in the area and begged her to take me to Michael's Sourdough. I had been hearing such great things about it. I ordered the Basil Cream Chicken sandwich. I feel like such a hater but I just wasn't impressed. Yes, the bread was warm, soft, and yummy but the chicken had a weird texture to it - like it was the pre-packaged, already cooked grilled chicken you'd get from the grocery store. I am also not a big fan of finely shredded lettuce. It wasn't the delicious, deli-quality sandwich I had been hoping for. Maybe my expectations were too high? I know I'll come back to give it another try when I'm in the area. I'm determined to see what other people see in these sandwiches. But for now, there are other deli sandwiches I will be enjoying.
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Review from CJ N.
Petaluma, CA
2/10/2008
First impression:
Typical Industrial Deli setup, Nice people, Busy at lunch.
Service: The line might look long, But man, how efficient, it goes quickley! Get your money ready, NO AMEX THOUGH! Dang.
Nice people, owners seem to always be there. FAST FAST FAST.
Food: THE BREAD! One of a kind, wensdays special, turkey, applewood bacon, AWESOME/ and they give you a pickle on the side, genius. One of the best sandwiches in town.
Wish i could get it on a saturday, or sunday! :(
CHECK IT OUT!
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Review from Michelle K.
Belmont, CA
12/11/2010
This place has my favorite sandwich. Pesto chicken. Beware though....it isn't on the menu since it is fridays special. They usually have it other days if you ask for it, but on occasion they won't. I recommend strawberry lemonade to go with that perfect sandwich.
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Review from Caroline L.
Sonoma, CA
1/7/2009
Delicious and very generous sandwiches served on their trademark pipping hot sourdough bread. Well built with a good meat/cheese/veggie ratio and enough but not too much mustard/mayo. Fair selection of drinks and chips. Decent coffee.
What sets this place apart is the service. Friendly, curteous, the kind that bends over backward to make sure you have a good experience.
And, its spottless. You could eat off the floors. Not that you would since they have comfortable chairs and tables available.
I will not visit Lombardi's again after being here. No comparison. -
Review from Andrew W.
Novato, CA
5/6/2009
THE BEST! Their bread starts off the amazing experience that is eating a sourdough sandwich. The food is always great! Fresh produce and the highest quality of meat combine to make a delicious sandwich! The selection of drinks and chips to go with your sandwich are all their.
The service is always fast friendly and courteous.
If you have eaten at other Michael's sourdough spots you may find that the Petaluma location gives you even more of the delicious sourdough bread that makes their wonderful sandwiches what they are! -
Review from May L.
Palo Alto, CA
10/26/2009
Found this place thanks to Yelpers. We were driving through Petaluma and needed to find a quick kid-friendly place to stop off for a bit. We thought we took a wrong turn when we arrived because it is in some sort of industrial area.
The co-owner, Rudy, was there that day, and he was very friendly and helpful. I asked him why it was not called "Rudy's Sourdough", and he laughed and said it was named after his partner, not him.
The food was fresh, hot and delicious. Two sandwiches were more than enough to feed both of us and our hungry toddler. The pastrami was great, but it was the sourdough bread that was the star. I am not usually a huge sourdough fan, but now I am a convert. There was just something about the chewy, yet pillowy soft bread. Too bad we live nowhere near this place because I would go back anytime. -
Review from Noelle L.
Petaluma, CA
8/13/2009
Best sandwich EVER!
It's all about the bread! They make their own sourdough. It's incredible. As soon as you walk in the door you get hit with the smell of warm sourdough. The portions are HUGE! Easily could split one between two people. I also love that they shred the lettuce, instead of putting a big crappy leaf on it like a lot of the shops do around here. If you're in Marin, try their San Rafael location. Just as good, but hidden away just like this one. -
Review from Ramin R.
San Francisco, CA
12/26/2010 1 Check-in Here
Cheap, fast and tasty. Really good sourdough!
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Review from Trevor F.
San Francisco, CA
2/16/2010
Checked out this spot after grabbing some beers at Lagunitas Brewery nearby.
I am a fanatic for deli sandwiches and had some high hopes going in. Don't let the location throw you -- this place is legit. While there, there was a steady stream of locals stopping in for their daily sandwich (always a good sign). I went with the North Beach (salami and turkey), and the girlfriend went with the chicken salad. The owner was very nice and the place is very clean.
The bread was excellent -- crunchy and fresh. The deli meat was really good and they had a good balance of meats and veggies (I don't want six inches of salami and turkey!!). Combined with a good atmosphere, I recommend this place for dine-in or takeout. -
Review from Nick H.
Petaluma, CA
8/4/2010 ROTD 10/31/2010
You can expect to get a very tasty, totally big enough, quality sandwich in just a couple minutes... every time. Honestly, I can't wrap my head around how this place is able to make such good sandwiches with awesome warm bread at break-neck speed with the same quality control day after day. They will also add stuff to your sandwich, for instance I ask for sliced pickles on the #4 all the time and they actually go slice some pickles and put them on without any attitude or sigh like you might find in other placed. I keep coming back, even in the face of places like Cardozas being a dollar less.
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Review from Zachary C.
Sonoma, CA
12/17/2010
This is a pretty good little place that's hidden away in an office park. The sourdough bread is baked fresh. Typical sandwich fare. I work nearby, so I eat here about once every month or two.
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Review from Ryan B.
Santa Rosa, CA
2/11/2011
This is really a great local sandwch stop. In the past year the bread has been cooked a little differently and the sandwiches have been getting skimpier (in terms of how much meat/ingredients go inside them). However, the bread is really what you crave when you go here and will keep you coming back. The sandwiches are tasty as ever. The specials are really good, big fan of the Godfather. I really like how they support local beverages (Clover milk). Definitely tasty but be ready to cough up between $6.50-8 for a sandwich. Pretty tight parking lot but highly recommended.
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Review from Iris R.
Oceanside, CA
12/17/2010
I am very picky about chicken salad, and Michael's is really good. The bread is fantastic. And now that they have a spot just a few blocks form my office in Rohnert Park, I will be able to eat there more often
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Review from Rita C.
San Francisco, CA
5/12/2010
Just as good as the original location and it's not nearly as crowded as the San Rafael shop... Oh and did I mention it's only a mere 3 minutes away from my parents house!? Always a major score! These sandwiches hit the spot every time!
Listed in: Sonoma County Love..., Sandwich Cravings...
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Review from Rohit P.
San Ramon, CA
10/2/2009
Nice place! I recommend it.
Pros: The bread is fresh and is very good. They make it at their own place. Nicely filled and enough for lunch
Cons: Was not so delicious as the other place in downtown.
But for someone who likes raw ( no spices etc.) this is a must to go place.
If you are vegetarian, yes this place has something for you. -
Review from Susan K.
Petaluma, CA
12/8/2010
Not much better than warm sourdough bread with your choice of meats, cheeses, veggies, and condiments. Half the sandwich is usually enough to eat, but often plan ahead and eat it all. I enjoy it most when the breads warm--and that's most of the time. YUMMY!!
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Review from Eddie M.
Petaluma, CA
8/14/2009
This is my favorite sandwich place in Sonoma County. They have the best sourdough sandwich bread there is anywhere, their meats are top quality and the sandwiches are big. If you eat like a bird it's two meals.
The original Sourdough is on First St. in San Jose across from the County Building. I used to eat there about once a week and really missed the place. I jumped for joy when I found the one in Petaluma to be the same as the in SJ. There's also one in Novato and you can't go wrong in any location. -
Review from Abel S.
San Diego, CA
7/27/2010
What I had was filling and tasty. I love the fresh warm bread that screams "Eat me!". So far Petaluma has the best Sandwich spots in Sonoma County. So many to choose from to have a favorite.
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Review from Danielle M.
Walnut Creek, CA
9/12/2010
Wasn't too impressed. The bread makes the sandwich. And, $20 is a bit expensive for 2 sandwiches and drinks....
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Review from Nancy P.
Petaluma, CA
7/12/2008
hands down, best sourdough in town. and the best deli sandwiches. it's usually pretty packed around early lunch (12-1) as it is in the center of the industrial area (genius!). the two times i've been there were the best:
11:30 & 2:00.
the bread is always extremely hot & fresh. it's amazing. i usually stick to a pretty simple sandwich, but my wingman usually mixes it up a bit. last time, the dusty dog; chicken-apple sausage with onion, cheese and the fixings. tasty.
probably a little more than you're used to paying for a deli sando, but man-oh-man your taste buds will be thanking your wallet! -
Review from welikebeer a.
Petaluma, CA
10/25/2011
best. sandwiches. ever!
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Review from Lauren F.
Boston, MA
11/16/2010
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Review from Jillian O.
Santa Rosa, CA
10/1/2008
Michael's Sourdough sandwiches are easily the best sandwiches in Petaluma. I work about 1/2 block down from Michael's and every one in my office loves their sandwiches. If you came in on any given day, there would be at least 3 or 4 of my co-workers with Michael's. They make their own sourdough bread, they roast their own meats, and everything is prepared daily. It's family owned and if you go in more than 2 or 3 times the owners will remember you. Even though they don't put pickels on their sandwiches, you can ask for them and it's free. They have a lot of specialty sandwiches, but you can pretty much just build your own if you don't want to go with the "Dusty Dog" or the "North Beach". The only thing bad I have to say is, I wish they were open on weekends so I could get a sandwich on a Saturday or Sunday!
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Review from d o.
San Francisco, CA
11/30/2007
Excellent samiches....my new favorite spot....the bread is great
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Review from Chris b.
Petaluma, CA
4/12/2011
always a solid spot for a sando! i love the pesto one all up in my face!
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Review from Sean P.
Petaluma, CA
1/23/2009
I saw this place for several months but never had the time or chance to stop in for a sandwich. Upon doing so I found a great selection, clean atmosphere and friendly service. The bread is delicious and the variety of signature sandwiches makes it easy for anyone to find something they like. No complaints about this place, other than the location. (they are so far out of the way that I don't usually consider them when going to lunch) I'm also a bit partial to a "deli" feel and this place doesn't score very high on atmosphere, being in a business park next to two offices, but give it atry and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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Review from Diane D.
Petaluma, CA
Updated - 4/28/2010
I was disappointed on my last visit here a few days ago. One word: SKIMPY. I had a turkey/salami on sourdough. The whole sandwich was very mediocre. Small amount of tasteless turkey, a few slices of ordinary salami, a tissue thin slice of pale, pink tomato, 2 strings of red onion and a barely there slice of cheese. The bread also is not crusty or crunchy enough. 5 more minutes in the oven, maybe? So many sandwich spots and this one is nothing special at all. I won't be back.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/4/2009
As the reviewers before me have said, DARN GOOD BREAD! Everything was really good and the people… Read more »
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Review from Joe C.
CA
12/15/2008
This is everything I have ever asked for in a sandwich, as long as I eat it hot, right away. In my experience, it's just another sandwich when eaten cold.
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Review from Brian P.
Petaluma, CA
10/20/2009
Easily the best sandwich in the North Bay, Michael's is absolutely incredible. The bread makes a sandwich, and Michael's holds nothing back in this department. It is always soft inside, crispy on the outside, and warm to the touch. I can not eat a sandwich from anywhere else without commenting on "how much better this would taste with Micheal's bread". It's that good. The rest of the ingredients are always quality, and there is usually a very short wait even when the place is chock full of people. (Often.)
I must include that this place will not charge for extras on your sandwich (except meats and avocados) like so many places will. I sometimes order avocado despite of the charge and they use nearly an entire one! I'm always stuffed when I leave too. Try the special on Wednesday, it's a great turkey club with thick-cut bacon. Also, their chicken salad is fantastic; they use some spicing that makes it a reddish color and the flavor is amazing. The best sandwiches I've had. Period. -
Review from Lisa W.
Novato, CA
5/4/2008
Delish! Can't rave enough about the fresh, warm, sourdough sandwich rolls, add quality ingredients (my fav #3 turkey w/avocado though my husband votes for the warm pastrami and swiss) and you are in for a treat! My kids split a sandwich.... Located near the dealerships ...and on the way to the outlets.... Well worth the stop.
Owners warm, friendly.
Deli is clean and bright, you can eat in or take out.
Highly recommend a stop...it'll become habit. -
Review from Sonlay V.
4/17/2009
I love this place. I rarely go to deli's but I love this place. They are easy to order and great food. It is kind of hidden, which I like. Only the select few know.
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Review from Jack B.
Petaluma, CA
4/6/2010
They were out of the pesto sauce for the chicken sandwich so I got a chicken salad. It was very good. The bread really is nice. You get a pickle slice with it-yum.
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Review from Jodi A.
Baltimore, MD
9/5/2009
Hot, fresh sourdough bread. The most delicious Swiss cheese ever. Oh, and they make a tuna salad unlike any other -- it's more mustard and spice than it is heavy with mayo. I see some people saying you can split it between two people, but honestly... nobody is going to get their hands on my Michael's sandwich.
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Review from Brad A.
Rohnert Park, CA
3/20/2011
Best sandwiches in Petaluma hands down! I go to Michael's in Petaluma at least once a week and its always a tasty treat. I usually go for the North Beach or Cordon Bleu those are my favs. Their homemade sourdough bread, quick service, descent price, and always crunchy slice of pickle will keep me coming back time after time. (TIP) If your like me and have a 30 min lunch then I recommend calling your order in cause they can get pretty busy around noon. They are always friendly too ;)
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Review from Tom M.
Petaluma, CA
3/6/2010
This is the same as the Michael's in San Rafael where I use to go for lunch once in a while. Its great having another one so close to home. Their sandwiches were are awesome!
