The Kebab Shop takes the "o" out of kabob but puts flavor in your mouth

My coworkers have an annual tradition called "Lunch Week". The week between Christmas and New Years is known as Lunch Week because the office is mostly empty, the managers are all on vacation, and the poor souls who stay behind to work like to take extended lunch breaks in order to visit new and interesting restaurants that might normally be out of range for a one-hour break. Even though lunch week doesn't technically start until next week, this year we started early. The first spot we hit up was The Kebab Shop downtown on the corner of 9th and Market. This is one of our favorite places for lunch and we'll drive a long way to get it.

Jersey Mike's sub sandwiches will blow your socks off

Jersey Mike's

Sub Sandwiches

A few months ago a coworker introduced me to Jersey Mikes. He said that they had the best sub sandwiches in town. Not being much of a sandwich person, I was not all that excited about it. However, he dragged us all there even though it was 20 minutes from our office. They had only been open for a few weeks at that location but already there was a line out the door. This is always a good sign, so I went in with an open mind.

He was not kidding. This place has amazing sandwiches. I ordered a #7 (turkey and provolone) sub "Mike's Way" which means lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, oil, vinegar, and oregano. The bread was crunchy on the outside but soft in the middle just like I like it. The turkey tasted like it was just carved on a Thanksgiving dinner table, and the toppings complimented the entire sandwich perfectly. This isn't a low cal sandwich with the cheese, oil and mayo, but you have to get it Mike's Way the first time and then you can start experimenting with your own combination of toppings.

They currently only have two locations in San Diego, one in Mission Valley and one in Mira Mesa. But judging by the line out the door, the quality of the food and the speedy customer service, I wouldn't be surprised if they open up more locations soon. And if not, trust me - the drive is worth it.

Jersey Mike's Subs - Mira Mesa
10764 Westview Parkway
Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92126
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Phone: 858-578-0588