2137 E Burnside St C

Sammich is an awesome Chicago-themed spot. I was worried it might be a bust as it was empty at lunchtime when we arrived, but it wasn't disappointing. In fact it was amazing! I had the Italian beef, and my wife had the Porkstrami. Both sandwiches came with a side of chips, and the place was clean. The beef juice, dare I say, challenges Philippe's original (iykyk). My sandwich was perfect, but my wife's had a bit too much mayonnaise--she said she'd order without mayo next time. We'll definitely be back.

Ordered the Ashlyn and a side salad delivery. I read the reviews of the Ashlyn before I got it - I came read for the mess...and somehow I was still surprised by how messy / hard to eat this was. And I regret nothing. 5 stars - don't change a thing.

My go-to Sandwich place in the Portland area! Service here is always fantastic, and the sandwiches are delicious. The red wine vinegar that they put on the lettuce makes it soo good! I love getting sandwiches on the baguette, because it's soft and doesn't tear up my mouth. I'll keep coming back here!

Delicious, unique, and crave-able sandwiches! These sandwiches are MESSY, but my goodness are they FANTASTIC!!! We ordered the Timbo and the Pastrami Zombie and we devoured them both. We spent about $35 before tip. The Pastrami Zombie was our favorite. It was savory and the coleslaw added a balancing sweetness. We ordered it as is, with both sauces, and it was amazing! The second best sandwich (of the two) was the Timbo, you definitely need to dip it into the "beef juice" to add the savory warmth to it. The restaurant had only outdoor seating, but we were very comfortable.

Great food. The person who took my order knew the menu well and told me about their favorite the Cuban. I went with their recommendation and it was delicious.

My partner brought home two sandwiches, so I'm not sure what it's like inside. They have a little parking lot and there is street parking close by. We got the Timbo the Chicago Cheesesteak and the Cubbie Cubano. There wasn't any beef juice on the side for the cheesesteak. The Cubano was toasty and a great mix of flavors. I wish the cheesesteak had been as good, but the dressed lettuce soaked my bun on the ride home and it was soooo wet. It did have delicious beef and the giardiniera was a wise addition. Overall, they sandwiches are pretty good, but I would eat it there next time.

Yum!! Ordered twice from here now since it's really close to my workplace. Got the Ashlyn both times, it was so good! The sammich was a little messy to eat, but the taste was amazing. The cranberry sauce they make is delicious *chef's kiss*

Not from PDX, so glad this was the choice for lunch. I have never ordered a tuna sandwich outside of my own home but I'm so glad I did. Perfect bread, fresh tuna, amazing flavor. Will be back!

Outstanding sandwiches. For me the go-to choice here is the Chicago Italian beef, dipped (of course), and quite tasty given Sammich's perfectly prepared au jus, mildly spicy giardiniera, and grilled sweet peppers. I'm from Chicago's North Side and have eaten my share of Italian beefs, dipped (of course), and can testify that Sammich's version holds up to the best in the Windy City. Just as good if not better: during the 2024 Portland Mercury Sandwich Week Sammich is offering the "Slammin' Sammy's Texas Pork," (for those of you not from Chicago, that's steroid-fueled Sammy Sosa of Flintstones Vitamin fame). Texas pulled pork with pickled red onion, candied pickled jalapeños, slaw, and barbecue sauce. A truly fine sandwich. The pickled red onion puts it over the top. Something to keep on the menu. Great service. Friendly staff. Really energetic ambiance. Maybe Portland's finest sandwich shop.

Visited during Portland Sandwich Week, and the hype did not disappoint. Tucked in a little small plaza, you'll most likely need to find street parking and walk over unless you're one of the chosen few to get a spot in the lot. The seating is all outdoors, covered and even has some patio heaters for warmth. Food came out surprisingly quick even with sandwich week going on and quality was great. The sandwich had plenty of meat, they definitely didn't skimp out. The meat itself was good, but wish it was a bit more moist or if the sandwich had some sauce on it. Overall a great place and will be back to try some of the other items on the menu!

Very authentic Chicago food and the staff was incredible! They were very accommodating and friendly.

Sammich offers a wide variety of sandwiches to try. I've been here a handful of times over the years and always try a new one when I eat here. They are all very solid choices. They make their own meats in house so you're paying a lot for that and the quality. The Pastrami Zombie is melt in your mouth delicious. It's hard to describe how the flavors all work together and it's just so good. Their other sandwiches are great as well. Expect to pay somewhere between $14 and $17 for one. It does come with a big of chips. It's not the cheapest offering, but it's also not a boiler cut sandwich shop either.

Bummer, they definitely forgot about us after we ordered. Waited 35 mins and the guy came to us asking if we had our food yet, which we visibly didn't. Restaurant was slow for the time we were there, and saw 6 sets of people get their food and leave before we had even gotten ours. Asked for the food to be to go because we waited almost 40 mins, was walking away and the owner started a conversation with us. Says the "young people only learn with data?" Whatever the hell that means, she was visibly drunk. Bummer of an interaction, hope the hot dog is good. Update: hotdog was drowned in mustard and was not able to eat it, only flavor was mustard.

I DO reccomend Sammich. On a recent trip to PDX, I was a part of a takeout order of Sammiches taken to a concert in the park for dinner and, a few days later, checked out the Sammich food truck. My first Sammich was a turkey with cranberry with their signature shredded lettuce et al. It was a solid sandwich, packed and tasty. I particularly liked the thick cut and generosity of the turkey slices. The second time, I just had a taste of the porkstrami Sammich, which was VERY good. Would definitely order that one in the future. Their sandwiches also come with a local bag of chips, SOLID!!

Eating the Holy Grail may be the closest I ever get to storming the beaches of Normandy I thought I knew what I was going in to but the reality was a cruel battle of attrition that's left me a ghost of a man It's absurd to even call this a burger - the bottom bun is in shambles. It cries for escape from it's protein prison but like prayers to God it is left unanswered I had to put it on it's side and attack it like the fresh corpse of a wildebeest. Gnawing at nondescript pieces of meat, knowing that the cruel and simple truth is that man has dominated every creature that died to make this meal possible and nothing could have stopped us. By the end the only thing left was a pile of lettuce that escaped by virtue of it's slipperiness The burger is gone but the lettuce will remember. Because a murder without a witness is just nature. But this was a crime Comes with chips

R&B Soul 80s to 2000s, New Jack Swing already off to a good start.. Ordered their Pastrami and ate it.. here are my takes: 1) $17 too expensive; 2) With that price, I expect meat to be piled high (yes, spoiled from that great East Coast Deli we all know!); 3) Meat dry and not tender and juicy enough; 4) Swiss not melted; 5) Bread pretty pedestrian as it most likely came out of a local Franz store bought bread; 6) Fries were perfect though; 7) 15 minute wait not worth it; 8) Still looking for that perfect deli here

This was the wettest sandwich I have ever seen and I have never seen so much mustard on an Italian. Had I not been eating this at home, there would have been no way to eat it because it was completely wet and the bread was soggy. And we picked it up right on time.

Not my favorite! It has a fun vibe and is always pretty busy. And the sandwiches are good but for the price, I could make this at home. I am happy I tried this place but I don't think I will be returning.

Staff is friendly, I'd expect a wait overall but even more during busy hours. My favorite is the Chicago beef sandwich with a side of Âu jus and giardiniera in it. They're sometimes inconsistent with meat and pepper portions but it does the trick when I want a sandwich (not a big turkey or chicken sando person).

Not even close. Just what my kids needed with our delivery of sandwiches. PLUS.... not even close to a real Chitown beef. And, shorted us a salad. Weak.

This sandwich was so good. The cashier was actually the kindest too! I got the Green Dragon & it was so so good.

I had one sandwich and it was good. I will be going back. Located in a "pod park". Outdoor seating.

I wasn't prepared for how big the sandwiches were, but they were delicious! The giardiniera is a great flavor add-on but be prepared, your sandwich may end up soggy.

My friend had been raving about their tuna melt, saying it was the best she'd ever had. She should know - she is in the food industry and gets meals from restaurants fancy and casual all year long. She, to understate it, has a very discriminating palate. I don't know why it took me so long. I guess hence I thought of getting food, I get impossibly lazy unless it is for something fancy or involved. Also, it is not cheap, which is fine, but when I am not feeling "day rich" (my son's term), it looks prohibitively expensive to buy for 3. I was on my own, my stomach was feeling iffy, but I knew I should eat. My dog insisted on getting out of the car, so I tied her to the outside of the eating structure rail. It didn't take long for her to break free, but the person at the counter said dogs are welcome (it is all basically outside). They even have fancy treats! I ordered and sat down under one of the heat lamps to wait for my food. They had a HUGE order of the beef sandwiches they were working on before they got to mine. They apologized (and really didn't have to), and said they'd get mine done as soon as they could. The delicious smells wafting from the grill made me think I'd chosen wrong. It really wasn't long until my name was called. It was too cold to comfortably eat outside, so I went home, put my sandwich on a fancy plate, and dug in. Holy cow!! That was not the best tuna melt I've ever had, but also one of the best sandwiches!! I kept trying to figure out what exactly made it so amazing. The bread had a good amount of butter melted in, and was just crisp enough. Was it that? The two types of cheese? The artfully-placed long pickles slices? Or was it that they (somehow, magically, had also browned the tuna, making just that one element mind blowing? I'm not sure, but whatever magic they do, it works.

Absolutely phenomenal. Probably the best sandwich we have ever eaten. Zombie fries are unique and so so good. Do not miss this place!

YOMMMMM!! This place is spectacular! Employees were friendly patient and helpful. The food was mind blowingly delicious!! I had a 10 year old and 5 year old in tow and they loved it too. I had a green dragon and finished every bite. The kids had "da burg" burger and a grilled cheese! Every plate was empty! The fries are crispy and served hot. I cannot say enough how wonderful this place is. Go go go!!

I liked these sandwiches. They are hefty and sloppy, in the best way possible. The ingredients are so fresh and everything looks and tastes homemade. The Porkstrami might be the most unique sandwich I have ever eaten. The giardiniera cuts the heavy taste of the pork and bacon with a light, vinegary taste. It's quite special. This is the spot if you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary on your sandwich.

We recently made a couple of visits to Sammich, the first time we've been back in the Covid era. Their indoor space used to be perhaps 75% dedicated to customer seating, and it's now completely employee space, both kitchen and assembly line for to-go orders, for outdoor dining customers, and for online delivery service pickups. I'm hoping that this transition has been good for them financially - they were certainly hopping when I visited. Personally, I miss the dine-in experience - my most recent order (the Tre - a delightful cold cut creation) suffered a bit in transit by the time I got it home. Their hot item menu was on a temporary hiatus, as Portland was in the middle of a week long heat wave. I believe they were calling their offerings the "It's F*$^&ing Hot menu" Anyway, Sammich continues to specialize, and makes fantastic food.

Can't say much about the sandwiches here..but the hamBURGer is phenomenal. Every time I come back here I just can't help but get "the burg" again because it's so good. Conveniently located in walking distance of my work, this is a nice spot for a quick meal, or a take away. There's benches and stools outside for eating, but it's somewhat limited. Would recommend to anyone craving a juicy street-style burger that you'd find at a mom and pop burger shack. Really hits the spot for me. The guys working there are always striking up conversations too. Really feels like a community spot!

Over priced, over rated. They aren't doing anything special as far as sandwiches go, and they for some reason refuse to allow you to customize the $20+ sandwich. I don't know if it's out of laziness or hubris. Definitely will not be back and will do my best to turn others away in the future.

3$ up charge for gluten free bread on italian sandwich that turned to mush due to it being sliced bread and not a roll like expected. Everything else about the sandwich with very good tho

Searched "best grilled cheese" on google and this place came up. Not from here, so drove out and found this dive of a place - but oh how we were impressed by this garage style walk up counter with outdoor seating with heaters. The party playlist from the 2010s rounded out the atmosphere as we waited for our food. We ordered the Cubano and the Grilled Cheese with tomato soup. These sandwiches did not disappoint. The Cubano was messy and packed full of flavor from the crunchy crispy sourdough bread to the juicy thick slices of ham and tangy pickles. The condiments: mayo, mustard and giardiniera rounded out the sandwich. The grilled cheese was ooey gooey perfection with a crunch to each bite of the perfectly toasted sourdough. Dipped in the tomato soup this sandwich was finger licking good! Definitely worth stopping in if you're looking for good quick food in Portland.

Delicious hot sandwiches, carefully made, and served with a smile. I love this place.

Best sandwich spot in Portland. Dope music playing and staff is super kind and charismatic. Highly recommend the tuna melt that comes with lots of pickles

SO GAS, SCRUMPTIOUS, DELICIOUS,HEAVEN IN BREAD. This place is sooooo good oh my gosh, it's outside dinning and an open kitchen so you know what's going on back there. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The fries and sandwich just smacked, I also got a kombucha which was a great addition. They have vegetarian option so it's perfect for everyone. It's also a great price so highly recommend to go try!

This is my favorite sandwich spot in Portland. But it's not a typical sandwich place. Come here for a hot sandwich. Get a taste of Chicago.

I haven't veered away from the Pastrami Zombie since I tried it my first visit. It is the perfect deli sandwich and the slaw that comes on it is to die for. I could eat a tub of that stuff.

My wife and I were visiting Portland and had to go the the Sammich Shop. It was excellent. I had the Pastrami Zombie sandwich. Very good. Service was awesome and what made it worth while was to meet Melissa. We also found out she has a Sammich Shop in Seattle. Will have to check out that one as well

Found an amazing hidden sandwich gem! The food here is absolutely amazing! This Chicago style sandwich spot has it all. Their service was top notch. Every employee that I met while ordering were extremely friendly and welcoming. Now, the sandwiches, they fresh smoke all their meats and slice them up to order. The flavor tenderness and judiciousness of their food was out of this world! In other words I'm going to be a regular. Been trying to find a good sandwich shop in Portland and I finally found the one! Corner spot of a building gave it great ambiance and a nice elegant outdoor seating area with heaters. I highly recommend stopping by!

If you're a fan of delicious sandwiches, then you absolutely have to check out Sammich in Portland. This cozy little spot is a true gem, and I can't recommend it highly enough. First and foremost, the sandwiches themselves are out of this world. Every sandwich is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and you can tell that the folks at Sammich really care about making each one as delicious as possible. I really like their Cubano Sandwich. From the perfectly seared Black Forest ham to the tangy mustard and pickles, every element of the sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Their Porkstrami Sandich came close Cubano too. It was really delicious. Their porkstrami was piled high on a perfectly toasted bun and topped with all the fixings. From pickles to mustard to melted cheese, every bite is packed with flavor and texture. It's the perfect balance of savory and tangy, and the porkstrami itself is so incredibly juicy and tender. The porkstrami just came out from the smoker when we got there, so the meat was hot and fresh. It was perfect. But it's not just the sandwiches that make Sammich so special. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe that makes you feel right at home. It's outdoor seating only so this is an eat-and-go or grab-and-go place. All in all, Sammich is an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves great food and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and try even more of their amazing sandwiches!

We had delivery from here. It wasn't too bad, but not "special" in our opinion. We had the Chicago Beef, Pastrami, and Turkey (Ashlyn) version. All were tasty enough but seriously messy- and my preference is for well-behanved sandwiches (hate having to use a roll of napkins when I'm eating). But opinions vary- check them out and see for yourself.

The best sammy I've had in a while!!!! 10/10 energy and ambiance. Service was amazing!!!

Chicago Roast Beef dipped (of course!) and Zombie fries and the Daughter got the Tre. OMG!! This place is legit! When my daughter said she wanted to go for a good sandwich I said there was only one place to go and that's Sammich! We scored! Now we will have to come back and go through the menu sandwich by sandwich! It won't be hard to do! Game on!

In our exploration of local Portland food, my wife and I stumbled upon Sammich. Having been born and raised in Chicago, I was happy to see that it is a Chicago themed shop. The menu is fun and has a bit of variety. The names of the sandwiches reflect Chicago, the Cubs (I'm a major fan) and , well...zombies. The prices are decent and the staff were really It's not really "Chicago" style. The flavors are there. It tastes authentic and it's simply a bit of a twist on some classic sandwiches. However, I would give anything for a nice, Vienna, Chicago dog and some other simpler more traditional foods. That aside, I 100% recommend it.

Nice busy place. The Italian beef with au jus, 100% off the hook. The pickled peppers (I cannot spell nor pronounce) were a perfect addition to the sammich. Spicy just right with the right amount of jalapeños. Jus running down my wrist I also had the Cubby Cubano. I loved the crunchy rye bread the all over my face sauce and the pickle I only meant to have half of each sammich there but couldn't help myself. I enjoyed all of both and wished I had room for another. I'm only visiting Vancouver for a month. Plenty of time to visit Sammich again. Pastrami Zombie next. I got to meet Mel. The only person on my bucket list. A real down to earth person. I can die happy now.

Ok... OMG best sandwiches on the planet. I can't think of one thing on the menu that I haven't loved. Today I tried the Italian beef and the albacore tuna. Everything was tasty and yummy . You won't be disappointed. Kudos to all.

I never really knew how good a tuna fish sandwich could be until I had Sammich's. This review is from the Pride party that the Sports Bra threw last month (June 2022) and Sammich was on site selling sandwiches. Ordered the tuna, simply because the other options were pretty meat-heavy and I just wasn't feeling them at the moment. Expected a pretty standard sammie but it was divine - I don't know what it was about it. I think maybe the finishing drizzle of olive oil put it over the top? Chef's kiss.

Great food and service! We are transplants from Chicago and my husband misses Italian beef sandwiches; Sammich satisfies his craving!

Got a sandwich and fries. Turned out the bread was stale and the fries were overly salted. Quality issues happen but it was especially concerning that the staff didn't care. Too bad for a place that started with a lot of heart now degraded so much.