John N.
Yelp
Boy, oh boy! Come hungry, since the portion sizes are gargantuan (will feed a small army).
I tried a few different sandwiches: breakfast sausage on crossiant, Hot Gurl chicken, & Captain Hook. I also tried their Vietnamese coffee and chocolate chip cookie.
Overall, I felt that everything was exceptional value. They really pack these sandwiches to the brim, and don't overcharge in a time where it feels like a lot of the competition is skimping...
The breakfast sandwich was a highlight. All the ingredients were super fresh, and I appreciated the multitude of customization options (especially adding veggies to the egg!). You basically get a small omelette within the sandwich for free. I added avocado and bacon, and all-in this came to $16.99 before tax, which I felt was super reasonable considering when they handed me the container, the thing had the weight of a brick. I'd return for the breakfast sandwich alone!
The Hot Gurl was good, but my one gripe with the chicken was that it was soft, as opposed to crispy. I think this is just the cooking technique they decided to use, as the chicken was still fresh, but I think this sandwich would really "pop" with the extra bite of crispy chicken. Again, it was full to the brim. $16.50.
Captain Hook is fried crab cakes, potato chips, and arugula (along with some spices and spreads). I am not usually a crab person, but this was tasty and not "fishy" at all. I appreciated that the chips were not stale. $19.50.
The Vietnamese coffee was just ok. Not sure what I was expecting from a non-Vietnamese restaurant, but this is the only time I felt was a tad overpriced at $6.95 for a 12-oz pour. Would skip next time.
The cookie was good, but also a touch pricey at $3.50. Would only get that if I am craving something sweet next time.
All in all, Gigi's is a fresh, tasty, and extremely reasonable sandwich shop in an obscure corner near the airport. I will definitely return if I am in the area, though I wouldn't recommend a special trip.