Michael C.
Yelp
Talk about your neighborhood sandwich shop!
I had just grabbed some snacks from Magnolia Mini Mart https://www.yelp.com/biz/magnolia-mini-mart-oakland?hrid=GszifKbPeE2QJ5wNUX_uMA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) and was originally heading over to Twins Halal https://www.yelp.com/biz/twins-halal-house-and-bakery-oakland?hrid=6OZo9mRqjeVa0tB1FDxUtg&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) when at the corner of 26th and Magnolia I was shocked to see a sandwich shop. I love a good sammich, so figured I'd stop in.
I immediately got vibes from Prospect Park Sandwiches https://www.yelp.com/biz/prospect-park-sandwiches-oakland?hrid=KNklnB9KOVsS8Wp2tzWFZg&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) - hole in the wall, locals only spot run by a Korean family, super friendly, offering breakfast, sandwiches, and teriyaki plates. Seriously, this is the West Oakland version of Prospect Park.
You enter into what used to be the dining room - a fridge case to your left, the coffee station and what used to have a table to the right, and in front the menu, register, and kitchen. The nice man taking orders greeted me warmly and asked if I wanted to see a paper menu, but there is a huge menu above the register. The menu offers a mix of breakfast and lunch items. Breakfast including specials (combos), omelettes, sandwiches, and even side orders. The lunch option lists deli sandwiches, burgers, cheesesteaks, chicken teriyaki, and salads.
While I love a good cheesesteak and chicken teriyaki sandwich, as this was my first time, I figured I'd get something classic. Went with the Turkey & Ham, on a sweet roll, with the veggies and mayo. It was a solid sandwich! What I didn't know is I could have gotten a side of fries, and based on the pictures, they look to be perfectly golden steak fries, which are the best kind of fry. That said, I did get a free bag of goldfish and some hershey kisses, which was a really nice treat.
I wouldn't say this is worth going out of the way for just yet, but if you're in the neighborhood, this is a must visit spot. And as I am trying to frequent Magnolia Mini Mart more often, I think this will become my go to follow up spot (though do need to support Twins as well).