Mendocino Market

I came here for the Rockfish Sandwich and they were out of it which was very disappointing. My husband and I ended up sharing: - Smoked Salmon Sandwich on Sliced Sour - Grilled Real Crab & Cheddar on a Soft Roll Both were delicious, but the crab was my favorite. I would happily come back to try more sandwiches!

Solid place to grab a quick lunch- good amount of sandwich options; like that they offered a salad and soup too. Order was ready super fast, and the team working was accommodating of my food allergy which is always appreciated. I’d recommend grabbing to-go and eating outside along the coast.

The pesto veggie sandwich on whole grain bread was super delicious, and the garden salad with tuna salad scoop was filling and fresh. The atmosphere is meh, but the quality, portion and prices of food definitely makes up for it. We will definitely be back.

Spent the weekend at the Little River Inn, asked Ann at the front desk for a good place to grab soup and sandwiches nearby. She suggested the Market place in Mendocino. We split a hot crab and cheddar with bowls of clam chowder (the thick kind). Boy did that hit the spot. Delicious!!!

This review is about sustainability only! I’m wondering if you would consider not selling plastic bottled water. And instead opt for at the very least, aluminum canned water. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. And over 95% of the plastic that we try to recycle does not actually get recycled. But rather ends up in landfills, incinerators, and in our waters. For this glorious seaside town, it would mean a lot to me as a customer to see more businesses supporting the local and broader ecosystems. I had a lovely sandwich from here, and so appreciate the kind service as well. Thank you for considering my feedback! And for the delicious bites.

Unfortunately had a disappointing experience here. It took about 30 minutes to get a few sandwiches, then the order was wrong, the bread was low quality. Great location.

Met the owner who was simply wonderful. Made an excellent recommendation for lunch and had the rockfish with pesto. It was delicious and very flavorful. Definitely want to return and try more of the food.

Went it for quick premade sandwich, tuna salad. Probably the worst sandwich I ever had, dry cracking bread and flavorless tuna. Add coastal tourist prices and you get the picture

Service, serving size, quality. Great ambiance, nice little seating area inside, good chip and soda selection.

I came here for the Rockfish Sandwich and they were out of it which was very disappointing. My husband and I ended up sharing: - Smoked Salmon Sandwich on Sliced Sour - Grilled Real Crab & Cheddar on a Soft Roll Both were delicious, but the crab was my favorite. I would happily come back to try more sandwiches!

Crab sandwich was mid at best. Requested no russian dressing on the sandwich and for it to be on the side. Got it on the side but the sandwich also had it on both sides so the sandwich just tasted like russian dressing with minimal crab. Clam chowder was just ok. I wouldn't bother But I'm sure it's all MAGA fault and his tariffs

IMO the reviews are a bit exaggerated. Is it a good sandwich, yes. But does it mean that you should drive here just to have the sandwich, no. If you're in Mendocino, this is a great option for a quick bite. We enjoyed the Sour Roll and the crab. It was pretty busy when we went, so the wait was a bit long, but not too bad. There is seating indoors and outdoors in the back (but outdoor seating is next to the trash/dumpster).

Employees were super nice and accommodating of my food allergies. Sandwich was great and was a quick and easy ordering process. Pricing is good for how big the portions are. Will definitely be back if we're ever in the area again!

Mendocino Market did Not disappoint. I stated that I had celiac and the owner was very thoughtful and confident in their practices, letting me know how important it is to take it seriously, and that they set up a whole new station to make gluten free sandwiches so it might take a few extra minutes (which it didn't after all, especially during a lunch rush!). I got the organic oven roasted turkey and it was delicious!!! Absolutely no issues, would definitely go back

Heard about the sandwiches here ahead of time and had to stop by while exploring the quaint town of Mendocino. Ordering is quite straightforward. Walk around the corner of the inside of the shop where you'll see an ordering window. Place your order and they'll let you know it's ready by calling your name. Pay when you receive your food. Opted for two sandwiches - a cold, albacore tuna salad sandwich that was loaded with tuna and well balanced in flavor, as well as a pastrami coleslaw sandwich that was also packed with meat. Dutch crunch on the tuna sandwich and rye on the pastrami. Prices are pretty reasonable as the sandwich average between $12-$14. It can be busy and I waited about 10 minutes. Really enjoyed this no-frills spot for a filling lunch.

Mendocino Market is the perfect spot in town for a quick bite to eat. My husband and I stopped in for sandwiches and the quality of ingredients here is something else (still thinking about the Sour Roll)! I loved that they had cold & hot sandwiches as well as suggested sandwiches & build your own sandwiches. Everything was made in less than 10 minutes and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. Highly recommend stopping in when in the area!

Quaint little place in an idyllic setting. Efficient and courteous service. Decent veg options. We had Grilled Pesto Veggie on Dutch Crunch Roll. Bread was fresh and tasty.

Best sandwich on the coast as of 2025. Old school sandwich shop that gives a real local vibe to Mendo. Big fan would come back again. Solid service!

Got the italian sandwich and kid got the burger. Kid said burger was good. I should have listen to other people's recommendations and got the local fish sandwich instead. Italian sandwich on sour dough was dry, but edible. Can't top the atmosphere. Super cool town w/ nice views of the coast and cool peeps everywhere. Will definitely give another try again for sometime different.

Hella good!! So much flavor. Dutch crunch bread is really soft. Grilled onions are delicious. Will definitely come back.

Well stocked. Plenty of variety good prices and a welcoming staff. Stop by when in the area!!!

We wanted something relatively quick and casual and this was perfect as we also love sandwiches. We went to Princess Seafood the other day and wasn't too impressed so we order what we ordered there - Grilled Real Crab & Cheddar Sandwich and Local Rockfish Sandwich. We really enjoyed both. There was a generous amount of protein and the sauces were good. They were also both warm sandwiches, which was nice for a chilly day. Overall, we enjoyed the sandwiches.

Picked this place off Yelp because it had decent reviews; was looking for a sandwich spot. Ordered a turkey on sourdough with mustard, mayo, lettuce- charged extra for bacon and avocado. So $14 total... doesn't include chips or anything. Sourdough was so tough- 2 slides of meat.. Bacon was from the day before I could tell, avocado was mashed guacamole flavored and not fresh- AND BROWN MUSTARD was on it... that's not even a choice on the menu. Maybe I got the wrong thing or they were out of inventory but, not impressed for the taste of price. Won't be back- Pattersons Pub sandwiches are way better- go there!

[[4.5 STARS OUT OF 5]] I'm writing this review specifically because I feel like this place is underrated and deserves more hype -- it was a last-minute, unplanned stop to finish off our Mendo trip that significantly exceeded expectations based on the unassuming storefront and reviews. After wandering around the area and browsing a couple of criminally overpriced eateries (ahem, Gnar Bar), we settled on Mendo Market through a process of elimination, not really expecting too much but ended up really loving our meal. It was a really nice lunch to finish off our trip and left us feeling fully satiated for the long drive back home. I would highly recommend the rockfish sandwich on rye (get both tartar sauce and pesto) and the seafood stew. We also got the grilled crab and cheese which my boyfriend felt was a bit dry but otherwise also tasty. We both thought that these were easily the best fish sandwiches that we've ever had, and they both paired wonderfully with the hearty, tomato-based seafood stew that left our bellies warm and satiated.

WOW FACTOR? No. The Market is not a market but a sandwich shop, albeit a very good sandwich shop with good service. It has no ambience at all, which was disappointing. HAVE AGAIN: Really delicious clam chowder. Very good and large hummus/avocado sandwich. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The bread that came with the chowder was too plain and I chose not to eat much of it.

I was craving a sandwich during a weekend trip to Mendocino and I'm really glad I found Mendocino Market. Staff was very friendly and food was delicious. I ordered the Chipotle Chicken & Cheddar and really enjoyed it. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

Nice clean, little place. Tasty sandwiches at a fair price.. The owner waited on us and gave us good suggestions for our sandwiches.

We are newly relocated to Sonoma County and are living in Sea Ranch and took a quick day trip to Mendocino. Late afternoon stomach grumbles had us looking for a fast casual late afternoon sammie and we found ourselves looking for this small home converted into a deli serving hot and cold Sammie's and salads. We got the classic Italian on Dutch crunch ($12) and the hot pastrami Ruben ($12) also on Dutch crunch and both sandwiches hit the spot. Two diet cokes and a seat behind the deli at a picnic table and we were set and quite full for less than $30 for the two of us. Decent pastrami Ruben and my wife liked the Classic Italian and couldn't finish it. Good place. Worth a visit.

Delicious Pastrami Reuben sandwich on a great marbled rye. I got there right at lunchtime and the place was packed with high school kids. As an FYI, there are only a few interior tables and one table outside. Plan on taking your sandwich with you to walk to many of the beautiful outside sitting locations scattered through Mendocino.

Cute little deli with some indoor and outdoor seating. The sandwiches were divine! The staff were chill and friendly. Will definitely be returning!

Love places like this!!! Hole in the wall deli that just makes amazing sandwiches. Service was great, quick and informative. Sandwiches to die for. Not too expensive either, based on taste, could charge double if they wanted. LOVED IT!

Sandwiches pictured on Yelp looked great, but we were disappointed with what we got. I ordered the Rock Fish sandwich. One half of the sandwich was good, the other half had a very small 2 inch piece of fish, mostly tomato and lettuce. My hubby got the Italian Combo. It was very dry, not good. We ordered sourdough rolls for both sandwiches, it was not typical sourdough bread. The bread made the sandwich disappointing.

The sandwiches are fantastic but I'd rather talk about something else--how great is it to see a business where the younger generation is allowed to express themselves! Colorful hair, tattoos, no uniform, I'd have LOVED a job like this when I was their age. Whoever owns this joint, you are a GEM. Literally the only thing that I didn't love was the big blank wall. The menus are on it but it would look so much better if they jazzed it up a little with some pictures of the food, or more art, or even if it was painted.

The sandwiches here are spectacular. We tried the bbq chicken, smoked chicken with bacon and garlic butter basil shrimp. The garlic butter basil shrimp was my absolute favorite. When I unwrapped the sandwich it didn't look like much but the flavors smothered all over the bread was sooo good. Had me wanting to go back for seconds. You have to try the sandwiches here for yourselves.

My friend and I stopped by the Mendocino Market for a light lunch, she ordered the clam chowder. Before I continue, please note that only thing she ate earlier that day was a bagel. My friend got SO SICK. What was supposed to be a scenic drive down the coast back to SF was spent pulling over on the side of the road every 20m for her to throw up straight clam chowder or have liquid diarrhea. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Clearly safe food handling and/or storage is not being followed. I will NEVER come back here again. DO NOT EAT THE CLAM CHOWDER. Update: she has to go the the hospital because she got so sick. Thanks Mendocino Market.

I love having this place in town :) If you're new to town I recommend the hot smoked chicken with Swiss (plus the Russian sauce). The service is always friendly, and I've been a customer since 2002!

Stopped in for a quick bite and was so pleased! The sandwiches are fresh and hearty. I had the grilled chicken and Swiss, and it hit the spot. A lovely place to grab lunch to go.

The Potato salad was terrible. Pastrami sandwich was good. We stop in from our of town on the way home. Probably won't come back .

After reading the reviews we decided to eat here, mistake. My husband and I shared a crab and cheddar sandwich. Pretty flavorless, and the crab cake was mushy. We also, had a bowl of the chowder. Worst mistake ever. There was sand in it which shows clams were not clean. I'm pretty sure it came from the cooler, so it wasn't fresh at all. One thing I asked before ordering. The next day my stomach told me that this was a bad choice. Maybe seafood is not what we should have ordered but being on the coast we thought they would have fresh seafood. Maybe there other sandwiches are better.

We found this place after wanting clam chowder. I mean you're near the ocean, instant craving. HA! Tried the grilled Chicken and Swiss sandwich, seafood stew and clam chowder. All were hits with us. These were so good, I'm sure you can't go wrong with other menu items. The staff were also amazing. Super sweet and professional. I will say seating is limited. A few outdoor chairs are available, more of a few small bistro sets. This is more of a pick up food and enjoy the sites where you are staying or picnic vibes at a great view location. But overall worth a food choice.

Great sandwiches, clam chowder too. Was a quick and filling lunch for a beach day. Lots of hot and cold options to choose from.

Stopped in for some groceries for our stay for a few days, this market was clean, and had reasonable prices. Service was quick and friendly. Recommend for sure..

Solid sandwich place. Multigrain bread here was very good. Service with a smile and we took our food to go so this was the perfect spot for our needs. Would appreciate a bit easier to read sandwich list. Philly cheesesteaks was just average

Recommend the chicken Swiss and the chipotle sando! Super nice people and delicious, traditional sandwiches. The Dutch crunch is super fresh and tasty.

Had a great pastrami sandwich at a fair price. Doesn't look like much on the inside; best to get your food to go. Seem like nice folks.

Highly recommend the rockfish sandwich. Get it with a little pesto and a little tarter. Between the sandwich and the yummy homemade cookies, I had to go back the next day.

I'm more like a four on the food, but the service and atmosphere were wonderfully welcoming and friendly, so there's no way I can't give this a 5. It's not easy to do good customer service, but the person behind the counter was great at making me take my time despite it being a busy time of day, and they were friendly, helpful, and gently funny. The sandwiches were solid, and I liked the bread so much that I bought a loaf at Harvest Market the next day to take home with me. We had pastrami sandwiches as well as turkey with pesto, and they were filling and fresh.

While on a day trip out to Mendocino, we ducked into the city to grab a quick bite to eat. Due to covid challenges, many restaurants were adapting to not having dining areas, and we weren't sure where to go for our lunch so this is where we ended up. My first impression was that the exterior of the restaurant was too busy. They had dozens of signs stuck to the wall in different kinds of handwriting and different styles about soups that they had and pastries and appetizers and types of bread and the list goes on. I felt like it was really overwhelming because you didn't really know where to look or how anything was organized and as a consumer I felt like that was something that could have been done differently. Once we decided what we wanted after reading all of their flyers on the walls, I opted for the crab melt $13.50, and a cup of the clam chowder $5, and he ordered the rockfish sandwich $13, and a bag of chips. Despite us being the only people there ordering at the time, it took them a good amount of time to put together our sandwiches and I thought that was surprising. While we waited I tried to get a glimpse of what the interior looked like before they moved to an outdoor dining setting and it seemed quaint with a lot of local offerings. They called our name and we took our food to our car and dug in immediately. The first thing I tried was the clam chowder and it tasted so bland I wasn't sure if perhaps I had gotten the wrong item. The only thing that I could taste was spicy but it wasn't anything particular like jalapeno and I definitely couldn't taste any clams or any of the herbs or spices that it looked like it had in it which was sad. For the sandwiches, my crab melt was very squishy, however I do have to say that the bread seemed very fresh and the veggies were also fresh. His rockfish sandwich was the best of the three, but even that was not very interesting, and the tartar sauce could have used a little more kick to offset the fish and the bread. I think probably this place has done a better job in the past pre-covid, and when people are able to see more of their daily and local bakery items, I think they have a closer connection to the food and the purveyors. Ultimately we ended up throwing away our sandwiches and the clam chowder into the trash near the Mendoza market. Then promptly we sat in our car and watched a guy pick them out of the trash and drink the clam chowder so I guess somebody ended up enjoying it? Prices were fine for the area, however I feel like they need much more attention to detail in terms of seasonings, and construction of their sandwiches to get around the sogginess. Parking is easy and plentiful on the street and the people working there were very friendly and ultimately our issues were really the quality and flavor of the food.

Saw rave reviews on their crab sandwich and clam chowder, so had to stop by and try them! Stood in line for about 5 minutes, ordered at the window, waited in the back porch area, and waited for our names to be called. The crab in the crab sandwich is the legit stuff!! Looks like they scooped it right out of a claw! It was so sweet and paired perfectly with the saltiness of the cheddar cheese and the crunchiness of the dutch crunch. Clam chowder was also delicious. Got a few sandy clams, but the consistency is more liquidy than thick, which I personally prefer, so 5/5 from me. Ordered to-go and ate on the beach!! Such a wonderful lunch!! They do have a patio area with outdoor seating available as well.

Wowee! The BEST meal that I had in Mendocino! Yuuuup. It came from right here at this tiny little market. A total hidden gem! I made it right before they closed and was able to grab lunch for a day at the beach, and these guys at the Mendocino Market did NOT disappoint. I came with the intention of ordering their crab sandwich. Um, wrooooong! That bad boy had been sold out for hours before I even got there. The nice gentleman working at the window recommended that I try the rock cod sandwich instead. You know I love me a good recommendation. And he def did right by me. This sandwich was the BIDNESS babaaay! So fresh and delicious! I also got a cup of their clam chowder and he also convinced me to ty of their cookies. Y'all... this ENTIRE meal was heaven. HEAVENLY! Took it to the beach and grubbed like it was my last damn meal on earth. The rock cod sandwich was one of the best fish sandwiches that I've ever consumed. The bread was nice and soft, the fish had a nice buttery pan fried taste that I just couldn't get enough of, and the flavors were just so on point. The fish was flakey and filling. This was an excellent showing of this sandwich. I can only imagine what their crab sammy tastes like. But just from know how they get down with their fish sandwich, I'm already knowing that their crab sandwich is bombsy. The clam chowder was warm, thick, and flavorful. It was packed with lovely chunks of potatoes, clams, and crunchy celery pieces. And that COOKIE! Dear Gaaawd. It was literally orgasmic. It had me wishing that I had purchased a few more. It was large, soft, and super chewy! Loved that damn chocolate chip cookie. These guys work hard here too. They were so full of energy and provided excellent service. Although their posted hours say 4:30, they sometimes run out of things and may end up closing early. I came around 3:30 and ended up being their second to last customer. Just call ahead if you're cutting close to closing time to see if they're still open. Right now their serving their food out of a pickup window during COVID. I'm sooo glad that I stopped by here for lunch! This is definitely going to be a regular stop off now during my future trips to Mendocino.

I got a Reuben on gluten free bread and a cup of clam chowder which is gluten free. They were both delicious. Good prices compared to the other places in Mendocino. Nice outdoor seating.

This place is a hidden gem. Okay, first off, not too many dining choices in Mendocino, especially at like 3pm. Most of the restaurants close after lunch and won't reopen until dinner hours. Didn't have much choice but to grab sandwiches. That choice was not a bad one. It was a surprisingly good one that got me to come back another round the next day. They have your standard sandwiches with Turkey, pastrami, roast beef, etc. They also have bunch of seafood sandwiches. After all, it is a coastal spot, seafood is gonna be fresh. There was a short little line when we got there. They take your order through a small window, then just wait by the drive way for about 20 minutes until your order is ready. They showcase all of their snacks and beverages on a table in case if you need anything else as you pick up your food. I tried their crab melt in Dutch crunch the first time here. Spectacular! I had no words besides "mmmmm MMMMMM mmmmm oooh so good!" They're pretty generous with the amount of crab, not so generous with the lettuce though, it's all good. I paid for a sandwich, not a salad. The whole sandwich was pretty filling. I wasn't able to eat dinner after chowing that sandwich at 4pm. Theres a little picnic area by the coast, its behind the museum/guest house. Public restroom is nearby too. So having a quick picnic out there is not an issue. Second time around, I ordered their seafood stew and a rockfish sando with pesto. The soup was a tomato based broth filled with lots of fish and shellfish. The soup itself was quite filling already, it's a nice hearty meal if you go for the bowl, a good snack if you do the cup. The rockfish sandwich was very fresh, fish was flakey, the pesto complimented the fish quite well, didnt mask over it at all. But the sandwich didn't hold up as well as the crab melt. Not sure if its the fish itself or the pesto, the sandwich started falling apart much quicker. This one was best if finished entirely in one sitting. The sauce or the juice from the fish made the Dutch crunch into Dutch soggy. Definitely not the sandwich to eat while driving or even in a cramped space, it gets pretty messy. If I'm in the area again, oh hell yes im coming back, but not going out of my way just to come get a sandwich.

PROS + Located in the cute downtown area of Mendocino. + Very friendly staff and owner. + All the sandwiches were very delicious! PSA - Get the dutch crunch bread!! CONS - Slightly pricey for our food - Not a lot of seating area outdoors TIP You order your food first and pay when you pick up the food.

I just demolished my sandwich! First time and the women recommended my sandwich and I think it was a gourmet chicken sandwich but I'm not sure because I eat it. And I can't prove what type is was but I know it had chicken. Best sandwich in town! Great service. Thank you to the women who helped me out!

Took pesto veggie sandwich with sourdough roll to go. The filling was pretty tasty, but the sourdough roll seemed quite dry. Basic ambience with few tables and chairs. Took 15 mins for the sandwich to arrive.

Friendly service, delicious cod and ruben sandwiches! Reasonably priced. We would definitely come back here.

Service here was amazing and extremely friendly. However, the food is a bit over hyped. We got the rockfish sandwich with both tartar sauce and pesto and the fish was super bland. The clam chowder was really fishy and then the chicken nuggets were just dry and cold.