The Toaster Oven

4.0 star rating
499 reviews Rating Details

Categories: Sandwiches, Delis  [Edit]

145 2nd St
(between Minna St & Natoma St)
San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood: SOMA
(415) 243-0222
Hours:

Mon-Fri 7 am - 7 pm

Sat 11:30 am - 3 pm

Good for Kids:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Price Range:
$
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
Yes
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
No
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Free
Good For:
Lunch
Alcohol:
No
Noise Level:
Average
Ambience:
Casual
Has TV:
No
Caters:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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"The KC BBQ chicken is beyond amazing." (in 17 reviews)
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"toasted sandwiches with hot peppers." (in 34 reviews)
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  • Review from Eliot R.

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    • 28 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    2/8/2012

    I've eaten at this place about a hundred times. That's not an exaggeration. I used to live in the AAU dorms up the street, and had about $600 worth of "Knight Cash," so I spent just about all of it here.

    Their signature sandwiches are superb, and they're normally pretty quick at moving people through. I have to knock off one star, however, because they really don't have a big menu. That's my only complaint.

  • Review from Glenn M.

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    • 40 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    2/5/2012

    Quick review: I'd probably choose subway over Toaster Oven.

    I've never had a bad experience with the staff, I just don't like how the sandwiches I've tried taste. I've had the kitchen sink which is fine. The BBQ and Italian are Meh to me.

    I love avocados on a sandwich, salad, burrito anything! It's really hard to mess up avocados since you just slice one up. Sure some people have better slicing skills but just cut some up and they do all the work for you. But The Toaster Oven uses avocado out of a bottle. I know Subway uses some sort of spread too, but they are a fast food chain and I'd expect more from The Toaster Oven. And Subway's spread tastes better than Toaster Oven. I rarely don't finish my sandwiches, but this was one I had to stop eating and count on the chips and drink to get me through lunch. I've been here at least 5 times and my opinion hasn't really changed. I'd love to give it 3 stars because of the price, but I can't do it.

    I know I must sound like I'm Jared promoting Subway sandwiches. But,  if you are any kind of deli and you are being compared to Subway or Quizno's, you've got some work to do.

    Based on the menu and price, it's very comparable to Earl's of Sandwiches. But Earl's is way better. Earl's is like the superbowl champ and toaster oven didn't make the playoffs.

    A good deli/ sandwich shop won't even remind you of fast food sandwiches at all.

    Please don't say your food is fresh if you are squeezing avocados out of a bottle.

  • Review from James A.

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    • 18 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    1/22/2012 3 Check-ins Here

    I am from the Mid-West and really miss a deli called Pot Belly. So a coworker of mine  suggested we try a new deli for lunch and how happy was I?!

    It is identical to Pot Belly. If you are looking an amazing toasted sub, I would highly recommend the Kitchen Sink. Just awesome! :)

  • Review from Priyam D.

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    Fremont, CA

    4.0 star rating
    2/7/2012

    If you're in the mood for a sandwich, this is a great place to consider. The sandwiches are pretty standard but the ingredients are fresh. They have a long line during lunch hours, so be prepared to wait (though they work pretty fast). Also they have milkshakes! So good and they let you get a malt without charging extra.

  • Review from David C.

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    San Mateo, CA

    4.0 star rating
    1/16/2012 5 Check-ins Here

    No reason to go to a Subway when you have The Toaster Oven, which is much more better!  Good sandwiches with some good bread, and the peppers are addicting!  I usually alternate between an Italiano and a Tuna sandwich.

    Come here after 2pm or so if you don't want to wait, and you will also have no problem finding a table.

    Oh yes, the decor is also a bit of a novelty.  True to its name, The Toaster Oven has none other than framed pictures of toaster ovens, as well as a variety of vintage toasters up on the wall.  In case of an earthquake, you probably don't want to sit at the table directly below them, so heads up!

  • Review from Amy H.

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    • 20 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    Updated - 2/9/2012

    Tried Toaster Oven again for lunch. Sandwich was very good. Fresh bread and ingredients. I was a little disappointed by the avocado spread they use instead of sliced avocados, but all in all I enjoyed a tasty sandwich and will be back - for lunch.

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    • 1.0 star rating
      1/9/2012

      Bacon bits are not the same as bacon, especially on a breakfast sandwich. Disgusting.

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  • Review from Srikanth K.

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    • 7 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    1/14/2012

    I love the sandwiches here! Inexpensive but fill you up. And they taste good. Current sandwich recommendations are Roast Beef and Kitchen Sink.

    The line can get long but I'd say when you're at the door, it takes ~10 minutes to check out. They're definitely cognizant of the wait and work to minimize it.

    However, the avocado is not worth it. Comes out of a bottle. When I order avocado, I want it to be FRESH!

  • Review from Lon H.

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    Fremont, CA

    4.0 star rating
    12/16/2011

    Went for the first time the other day and the service is crazy fast.  Better know what you want quickly, since the line moves fast and you don't want to hold everyone else up.  Got lucky since the line was kind of long, I had time to figure-out the system.  

    The bread was really fresh and toasted, the staff very friendly and the pickled hot peppers gave the sandwich a nice kick.  Enjoyed the KC BBQ Chicken, but I'll be back to try the others.

  • Review from Tazz R.

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    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    12/5/2011

    Oh Toaster Oven sandwiches, how I love thee. Let me count the ways-
    1) Your services is top-notch, friendly, fast, and if something goes wrong, it's fixed without drama.
    2) While the menu is limited compared to chain sandwich places, the meats are real and not weirdly processed. The produce is fresh.
    3) The specially pickled hot peppers make the sandwiches sing.
    4) The pulled pork, an occasional special, is as good as any out there.
    5) The atmosphere is not too loud and not too bright.
    6) For downtown SF, the price is right!

  • Review from Jennifer S.

    Redwood City, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/6/2011 1 Check-in Here

    This place is definitely one of my favorite sandwich spots right near work. The line goes quickly and they have their system and coordination down pat.

    I usually order the ham or the piezzano (apparently pronounced PIE-zano, not  "PEE-ehh-zano"..doh) The ham is your standard sandwich while the Piezzano is jam-packed with mushrooms and marinara. Unfortunately the mushrooms are the kind you put on top of your salad so it can taste slightly cardboard - like. Still, put marinara on bread and I'm pretty much good to go for lunch.

    Definitely TRY THEIR COOKIES! They are yummy to my tummy. a complete DIFFERENT kind of cookie you'd get from Specialty's (right around the corner). It is big area-wise (length x width) , but it is not very dense (length x width x depth). Pwahaha..how do you like that Ms. Geometry Teacher?

    Anyhoo..if you're looking for a quick bite for lunch and/or a cookie break, this place is not too shabby. If you're looking for a cake-like cookie..go to specialty's. If you're looking for a thin, crispy cooke..go here! :D

  • Review from Steven B.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    9/16/2011 1 Check-in Here

    The Toaster Oven makes some decent size sandwiches with decent quality. They put their bread with the meat on it through a toasted oven just like Quiznos. It warms up the meat and makes the bread nice and crunchy.

    The service is a bit off for new people since it seems they expect you to know what kind of bread they have. There isn't a sign that lists what kinds of bread they have so how am I supposed to know besides reading minds. The choices of bread are white and wheat rolls. The wait's a bit long since they have a toasting bottleneck in their system. The toasting oven slowly cranks out the sandwich before they place toppings onto the sandwich.

    I ordered a turkey sandwich with bacon and avocado toppings, which were extras that cost a bit more to put on. The turkey was nice and warm and it was pretty good quality. My one gripe about the avocado is it came out of a squeeze tube, which means it had more of a liquid sauce-like texture than chunky and creamy one. I prefer my avocado to be a bit chunky. The bacon are thin strips like the cheap bacon from subway, which sucks in my book. I think they made their own bread or get it locally since it's pretty fresh and unique.

    They have chips and cookies as add-ons. The cookies are at the counter and they come in smores, chocolate chip, and oatmeal raisin. They're thin, soft, and wide.

    I ended up spending about $7 for the sandwich which a good price. The sandwich is okay with no thrills. None of that special sauce or similar. Just your basic traditional ingredients. If you're looking for a decent sandwich, this is the place to be at.

  • Review from Amy J.

    Pleasanton, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/17/2011

    This place has reasonably priced sandwiches. They come out of the oven all toasty too. I stopped by here on my way to an event at Eve and I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of sandwiches they offered. Unfortunately, they were out of the pulled pork special of the day so I opted for the Italiano. I was more than satisfied with my sandwich. My only complaint would be that they put onions in when I asked for no onions. Oh well, the staff were nice there and I made it in just before they closed. If you're looking for something fast and cheap that's way better than Subway, check out the Toaster Oven.

  • Review from Zain D.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    10/11/2011

    Food: When a menu has a mushroom and swiss sandwich, you expect sautéed and seasoned mushrooms with melted swiss.  The mushrooms weren't sautéed, seasoned or even warm. The swiss wasn't even melted.  It was just salad mushrooms and dry cheese with toppings.  The bread was delicious and fresh though.

    Service/Atmosphere: Quick and friendly staff.  The place has chilled music, cool air, spacious room and comfortable seating.

    Price: At about $7 for a sandwich meal, it's pretty reasonable.

  • Review from Dijon Y.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    1/12/2012

    Good sandwiches. Sandwiches taste good but aren't too filling. The bread is great. Usually a line but it moves fast enough.  Price is pretty decent. They don't put too much meat though. If you're a woman, you'll love it.

  • Review from Vanessa Y.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/19/2011 4 Check-ins Here

    I've finally found a Potbelly Sandwich Works equivalent in SF! I recently moved from DC and was so sad to part ways with this scrumptious sandwich chain.

    I was surprised and delighted when I stumble into this little shop -- the menu is VERY similar to Potbellys...Even the milkshakes taste the same!

    Yum, yum in my tum, tum.

  • Review from Karen L.

    Milpitas, CA

    5.0 star rating
    Updated - 6/26/2011

    MMM, crispy and soft bread. One of my go to places for lunch!
    So far, I recommend their tuna, roast beef, and be sure to look out for their specials of the day!

    Try their cookies! They are $1 each I believe. The smores one is amazing =] drooollls.

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    • 4.0 star rating
      9/2/2010

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  • Review from Rosie W.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    8/15/2011

    I went to Chicago a couple of years ago and fell in love with their Chicago style sandwiches, mainly from this place called Potbellys. My coworker (who's originally from Chicago) told me there's a place in the city that comes pretty close to them - The Toaster Oven.

    I ordered the Italiano - which had mortadella, capicola, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese. Doesnt that already sound like heaven? They add the Chicago taste into it - mustard, hot peppers, and pickles. I know this just sounds like any ol' sandwich, but the hot peppers and pickles give it a taste I can only compare with Chicago style hot dogs. It's spicy, sour, and juicy at the same time.

    Just wished they weren't right smack in SF downtown. It's hard to find parking there, which makes it that less attractive to go :(

  • Review from Amanda K.

    Walnut Creek, CA

    5.0 star rating
    11/10/2011

    We ordered a bunch of sandwiches from The Toaster Oven for a United Way campaign at work.  The people there were super helpful and made the whole thing very easy.  The sandwiches were well liked by everyone.  I got the Kitchen Sink and it was delicious.

  • Review from Cat C.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    8/5/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Tasty, decent-sized sandwiches on bread that won't cut up the roof of your mouth. I can vouch for the roast beef, piezzano and meatball sandwiches -- all winners. About $1 more for chips or a cookie.

    Try to get there around 11:45 or the line starts to look ridiculously long (but it actually moves fast)!

  • Review from Jeff N.

    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    9/21/2011

    it's only fair for me to rate this as good as cafe algiers because of sheer value and superior variety.  with specials such as pulled pork and stapes such as bbq chicken, it's more than your average deli with fresh produce.  to evenly measure with my beloved algiers, i went with the kitchen sink, which was pretty much a meat combo sandwich that was really tasty.  with the toasted bread, tightly packed sandwich, fresh produce, and tasty meat, there is absolutely nothing not to like here.

    on top of that, they have milkshakes, root beer floats, and SMORES COOKIES (omgwtfbbq).  i refrained from the shakes / float but had to try a cookie..... and from that, my wednesday afternoon is complete.

  • Review from Jon L.

    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    6/8/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Decent lunchtime sandwich place especially if you know the drill; The Toaster Oven is probably a good ole' dependable if you have a preset routine.

    The line was pretty long when I got here but it moved fairly quick. I didn't mind the line as much because I needed the extra time to think about what to order. I couldn't make up my mind and before I knew it, it was my turn to order so I just kitchen-sinked it. Literally. The Kitchen Sink is a meaty combination of roast beef, salami, turkey, and ham topped off with melted provolone. Sandwiched between some good wheat bread, it's a decent sandwich.

    I don't work close enough to make the Toaster Oven a regular stop but if you are close to one, it is worth considering for a grab-and-go meal.

  • Review from Greg G.

    Alameda, CA

    4.0 star rating
    2/23/2011

    With such a hip 'Toaster Oven' logo, you really don't need to eat here to know that it's good...

    The Toaster Oven is a sweet sandwich shop in SOMA that you can rely on to satisfy. Flavorful sandwiches with fresh, top notch ingredients. Yummy cookies, yummy soups, and a plethora of potato chip options. Get there early enough, and they'll serve you up a breakfast sandwich and some coffee.  If you need a vintage toaster photograph fix, the photos all over the walls will do the trick.

    What I like best about The Toaster Oven if the price- I feel their pretty reasonable. A veggie sandwich, a cookie, a large soup and cup of water coast me under $10. That's alot of food, for a big boy like me- and it didn't break the bank one bit. I'm a fan of that!

  • Review from Allison S.

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    Manhattan, NY

    3.0 star rating
    6/28/2011 1 Check-in Here

    I'm in San Francisco for the summer, and have been missing friends from our nation's fair capital. Lamenting their absence, and how much they'd love it here, I walked in one day to Toaster Oven.

    I looked up and realized I'd been teleported back to my old Columbia Heights lunch haunt, Potbelly's. Everything was the same! The recipes! The decor! The giant, perhaps-not-of-this-world pickles! The hot peppers! The scooped out bread! The decor! Everything. I looked around, overjoyed, and expecting to see my old co-workers walk in behind me. I waited a few minutes to order, and they never showed. Figuring I'd meet them at our usual tree, I ordered and quickly received my toasted whole wheat vegetarian and provolone sandwich with all the fixins plus pickle and peppers (so delicious!), then braced for the searing DC heat and left Toaster Oven...

    Only to be immediately teleported back to San Francisco, with its crisp air and slightly chilly wind.

    In all seriousness, I've never been to a business that more clearly took every cue possible from another shop. Boo on originality, but yay on taste. I'll be back, but only until Potbelly makes it way to the city by the bay.

  • Review from Christine P.

    Daly City, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/30/2011 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

    I can't believe I've driven past so many times but haven't been in! It's really close to my school and now that I found out this place is open until 7PM I'm definitely going in for a sandwich before class!

    I actually came in really hungry and was stuffed by the time I finished. Yeah, I used to be able to eat a footlong without breaking a sweat, but now that I'm over 30...

    I had the turkey on the sweet roll and the pickles (you can taste/see the fresh cucumber) and hot peppers are great! I had mine without mustard and mayo cuz I'm a weirdo that only gets sauce on my sammie if it's a very thin spread of pesto! The toasted bread is so yummy and at $6 even (no extras) it's an awesome deal!

    I'm already looking forward to class next week so I can get another sandwich from here. Ah, food coma before class...

  • Review from Kyle W.

    New York, NY

    4.0 star rating
    3/2/2011

    Oh man, I miss the place.  This was definitely a go to lunch spot when I worked in SOMA.  Nothing mind blowingly special but this is better than the average Subway Sandwich.

    The size of the sandwiches are a good enough size.  Somewhere in between a 6 inch and 12 inch.

    Pretty much the things you get to decide on are the type of sandwich and the type of bread you want it own.  Once they put your protein on your break it sits on a conveyor belt oven.  After about 30-40 seconds, it's on to the next person who puts the rest of the condiments on.

    The condiments here are what make the difference.  The jalapeno peppers are ADDICTIVE.  I could probably eat a whole bucket full of them.  Something is in that pepper juice/oil.  I try to get as many peppers as I can.  Seriously mmmmmmm.

  • Review from Allison H.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    4/4/2011

    In the the sea of $10-lunch-is-normal places in this neighborhood, The Toaster Oven is a great find.  Sammies (especially the veggie kind) are under 5 smackers, and come out crunchy melty toasty.  Good enough for me.

    I'm knocking off one star because sometimes they put whole mushrooms in the veggie sandwich, which is both awkward to eat and an unappetizing blockade in an otherwise delicious lunch.

  • Review from Angel G.

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    Foster City, CA

    4.0 star rating
    6/7/2011

    Tried the KC BBQ Chicken (+ avocado) on wheat. Great Service (got there at around 12:20pm, already a long line) and friendly people.
    Will try ordering on line next time to avoid lines.

  • Review from She R. A.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/20/2011

    On a warm Indian Summer day here in SF this is definitely the place to hit for a milk shake. I don't know what they do to those milk shakes but they are the best in the area. I was surprised to see they start their milk shakes with vanilla ice cream then mix in the strawberry compote. mmmmm... I'm hooked!

  • Review from Erin S.

    Concord, CA

    4.0 star rating
    12/2/2010 15 Check-ins Here

    The name The Toaster Oven is pretty generic, so I expected a Quizno's type place when I entered.  Nope, it's a warm, inviting shop with cute vintage toasters on the wall.  Aww!

    Having never been to The Toaster Oven before, I just went with the flow & made sure I had my order ready when it was my turn (this place turns & burns pretty quick).  I yelled my order to the guy at the end of the counter & moved along with the line.  There aren't many fancy sandwich options here, just your basic meat & cheese offerings.  BUT, the difference is the toppings.  Hot peppers & pickled veggies come standard.  Pickled veggies??  Ingenious!  All that with soft, toasted bread at around 5 bucks & you have yourself a winner.

  • Review from Lynn N.

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    Santa Clara, CA

    4.0 star rating
    8/5/2011

    I tried their roast beef sandwich on wheat today. Yummy sandwiches and they are a decent size...would def come back again!

  • Review from Kyle O.

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    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    5/16/2011

    The KC BBQ chicken is beyond amazing. In fact, I had only eaten half of it before I was inspired to log in and write this review (100% true). It is simply THAT good.

    If for some incredibly weird reason you are not compelled to order the KC BBQ, I am absolutely certain you will find something on the menu that will blow your mind. I have been fully satisfied each and every time I've walked through the doors.

    Go now...

  • Review from Allen T.

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    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/6/2011 9 Check-ins Here

    The good - Cheap sandwich spot in the downtown/soma area.  KC bbq chicken is a must try!  New price of $5.35 for sandwiches which becomes $6.00 total after tax.

    The bad - Pretty long lines during peak hours and limited menu.  

    The verdict - Definitely one of my default sandwich places in the soma/downtown area.  Their KC BBQ chicken is to die for.  The sandwich size is good and comes on either a white or wheat roll.  You can have them scooped if you're trying to reduce your calorie count.  The peppers they use in their sandwiches definitely bring out the flavors when eating them.  Kitchen sink and meatballs are always good options as well.

  • Review from Richard K.

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    4.0 star rating
    10/17/2010

    Sonnet I  
    (My Dear Toaster Oven)

    A hunger brewing from within
    The search to settle a craving
    To look for a meal not considered a sin
    Why am I oddly behaving

    The need for a good sandwich
    No thank you to Specialty's cookies and muffins
    Step by step  in downtown without a hitch
    Right before me is Toaster Oven

    A refreshing sandwich place
    Paying for my favorite and highly recommended kitchen sink
    Cannot wait to stuff my face
    I give the girl in pink a wink

    Quality service and sandwiches better than Subway
    The Toaster Oven made my day

  • Review from Mary K.

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    Burlingame, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/17/2011

    Combo is about $8 - pretty good deal.  Sandwiches were really good - bread was really soft.  Soups are homemade and very tasty.  If you're a Subway fan, try a change and check this place out - it's worth it!

  • Review from Dani D.

    San Francisco, CA

    1.0 star rating
    6/14/2011

    The KC BBQ Chicken is amazing... when I actually get what I order. Nevermind that this place is totally a ripoff of Potbelly's in Chicago, I loved it anyway because they're damn good sandwiches and milk shakes... But today I not only didn't get what I asked for. I also didn't get an apology when I called. This is how the conversation went when I walked in:
    Me: Can I have a chicken sandwich on wheat?
    Girl: What?
    Me: Chicken.
    Girl: What?
    Me: Chicken.
    Girl: What? Tuna?
    Me: No, Chicken. I want the KC BBQ Chicken.
    Girl: What kind of bread wheat or white?
    Me: Wheat.

    Girl proceeds to make sandwich and I assume she understood me. Because otherwise she should have asked me again what I wanted. I get my sandwich to go so it's all wrapped up when I leave the store. I walk three blocks to the bus stop and see that I have a bit of time before my bus arrives so I open my sandwich to eat half of it before the bus gets there. What do I discover? I HAVE A FREAKIN TUNA SANDWHICH!!!

    I hate canned tuna and I hate sandwiches slathered in mayo. I could have made do with almost any sandwich on the menu except for tuna (which isn't even on the damn board by the way so why in the world would she think that's what I ordered is beyond me). I don't eat pork, but had I gotten a ham sandwich I could have taken out the ham and had a veggie sandwich. Let me also note that I walked in at 4pm. There was no one else there except this annoying couple who kept staring at each other.  There was no reason in the world for this girl to not hear me unless she is going deaf and if she is, perhaps she should not have a job where orders are relayed to her verbally. Work at McDonalds, they have a ticketing monitor system for the kitchen. DO NOT work at a lunch production counter.

    I had not eaten anything all day because I had a doctor's appointment. All I wanted was a chicken sandwich. I call to complain, and she doesn't even apologize instead she gets defensive. I speak to the manager who offers me a refund but I am in a rush and do not want to walk six blocks out of my way for someone else's mistake (three blocks to the store and three blocks back)  and do not work in the area anymore so there is never going to be a day when I am around this store during it's hours of operation. "Tuna" does not sound like "chicken". They are both two syllable words but beyond that they have nothing in common. Even if your reading lips, the person saying the word makes a totally different facial expression. I could have understood getting a meatball sandwich instead of chicken... I seriously hate this girl because now I have a headache because of low blood sugar and it all could have been avoided by her actually doing her actually listening.

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  • Review from Gajan K.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/18/2010 20 Check-ins Here

    When I first came to the Toaster Oven for lunch, I thought this place was overrated. A bunch of my buddies swear by this place and I just couldn't comprehend it. Maybe my 1st time was just an unlucky one, but whatever it was, I'm glad I came back again. This time when i got the Kitchen Sink, it tasted so much better. Every bite was delicious and the fact that you can customize it like you can at Subway makes this place even more awesome.

    But moreso than their lunch offerings, I often come here for the breakfast, which I think is definitely underrated. In addition to hitting all the right spots to help kick off your morning, these breakfast sandwiches are super cheap. You can get a very filling sandwich for under $3. Now that's what I call a deal. I love to get a Sausage & Egg Biscuit with Cheddar Cheese and some bacon bits as often as I can but I know it will kill me if I have it too often. So whenever I'm starving in the morning and need something truly satisfying to start my day off right, I will come here knowing I will leave a happy man.

  • Review from Foster K.

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    Pasadena, CA

    4.0 star rating
    12/22/2010

    Toaster Oven is a great spot for a nice hot sandwich (especially their KC bbq), but seriously - was this started by a former Potbelly employee? Everything is the same, from the shakes to the chips to the wooden bar.  I did a quick check on Google, and I'm not alone in that observation.  Fishy, very fishy...

    That said, it's still a great lunch option - just like it's doppleganger in DC ;)

  • Review from Don W.

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    Oakland, CA

    4.0 star rating
    3/13/2011

    I love the simplicity of The Toaster Oven. No frills oven toasted sandwiches. They remind me of an old favorite of mine from Chicago - Potbelly's. It's crazy how similar the two are. I wonder if they're affiliated somehow.

    The best part about this place is that they have jardiniere! Mmmm... Spicy!

  • Review from J. S.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/17/2011

    Feel like a toasted sandwich for lunch today?  This is your place!

    The sandwiches are really really good.  This places hits the spot for me.

    The lines can get pretty long around lunch, but that's to be expected.

    You can get a good combo deal as well for lunch...drink and chips.  The norm.

    I like the location of this place too because there is seating inside as well as outside.

    Definitely a go!

  • Review from Ryan D.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/22/2010

    Better than Quiznos? Definitely. The ingredients were clearly fresh, and they weren't shy about loading up the sub. The 'Italiano' was awesome, and I've got high standards for sandwiches.
    Pros: Great tasting subs, great staff. Get in, get out fast.
    Cons: The lineup at lunch is a bit long, but it moves fast.

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