Stumbletown Ballard

One of the best sandwich spots around Phinney ridge/ballard/greater Seattle area. Small outdoor seating area. They have many different sandwiches to pick from, I got the salami and it was great. The quality and slice of the meat was perfect. I enjoyed everything about the sandwhich, from the sauce, veggies, cheese, and bread.

Our last night in Seattle so I wanted to end it on a sandwich fest! We got two sandwiches from here and one from Un Bien. I'd say both types of sandwiches were excellent and 5 stars! The sandwiches we got from Stumbletown were the Prosciutto and the Spicy Sheep Cheese/Coppa. We got the Caribbean Roast from Un Bien. I also got a very nice beer while waiting for my sandwich to be made at Stumbletown. The sandwiches at Stumbletown were more refined than Un Bien. They had gourmet bread, careful toppings, and a more complex flavor. All the toppings worked together to make a really delicious sandwich, absolutely excellent. Un Bien's sandwich was more sloppy, with the bread more just a carrier of the delicious meat and a little bit of lettuce. Also super delicious. They couldn't be more different though! I'd say you can't go wrong with either place, they're both stellar for what they do. I should have written down the beer I got from stumbletown, it was really excellent.

I was craving an Italian sandwich, and a Google search led us to Stumbletown Ballard. The Spicy Sheep Cheese/Coppa sandwich was everything I’d been hoping for! I also added giardiniera and would highly recommend.

Been here a couple of times and seen the place change a bit. They no longer have a baguette, only ciabatta rolls for bread on all sandwiches. The go to sandwiches were the spicy sheep cheese coppa ( for meat eaters) and the artichoke- peppers vegetarian sandwich. Earlier they were really good, though the bread to stuffing ratio was off- too much bread.Now its the opposite where there really isnt a bread component with the ciabatta roll that tends to become instantly soggy. Previously, the cheese ratio was hogh which was excellent and reminiscent of sandwiches in france, where the ingredients shone through. Now the cheese is almost non existent where you can neither taste not easily identify it in your sandwich. For the price and reduced size of sandwich- i would give this place a miss. Really was looking forward to this spot picking up and being a great sandwich option which was focused on ingredients, but cost cutting seems to have hit all and the quality is just not there anymore.

Best sandwich I’ve had in Seattle yet! Got the Spicy Sheep Cheese/Coppa sandwich and it was DELICIOUS! The prosciutto sandwich was great as well. Definitely a spot I will revisit :)

Amazing sandwich spot in Ballard. We loved the chicken pesto and the sheeps cheese copa. They also have a few local beers and ciders on tap. Dog friendly and the staff were super sociable with tips and recommendations.

Very impressed by the simplicity of these sandwiches. Bread is great, ingredients are high quality and they have something for everyone. Their giardiniera also has the perfect amount of spice to add to any sandwich. Will definitely be back.

Delicious sandwiches, exceeded expectations! The bread was perfect and the chicken pesto was delicious. And a fun outdoor place to sit (one indoor table) and easy place to take a couple sandwiches to go.

Now that's the best caprese sandwich I've had in Seattle! A true celebration of fresh mozzarella as it should be. It also had good structural integrity and sauce to mozz ratio. And of course the staff was friendly and the new space was nice even though I was just getting takeout.

Will definitely visit again. Picked up in a timely manner, reasonable portions for an affordable price, and tasty food. The caprese sandwich had so much flavor packed into it, though honestly between the basil, sun dried tomato, garlic aioli, and balsamic it may have had too much going on. The salami sandwich got very good reviews from my husband. Loved the option to add Tim's chips as well.

One of the best sandwich spots around Phinney ridge/ballard/greater Seattle area. Small outdoor seating area. They have many different sandwiches to pick from, I got the salami and it was great. The quality and slice of the meat was perfect. I enjoyed everything about the sandwhich, from the sauce, veggies, cheese, and bread.

If I lived in Seattle I would go here every week. The sandwiches are so good! The bread is soft and chewy inside and a little crispy outside, but not dense or hard which makes the sandwich so good! Every bite felt like the perfect bite and I could have gotten a second sandwich. You just order at the outdoor counter and can eat the sandwich inside at one table, outside at big tables or to go. The workers were super friendly and we enjoyed the sandwiches outside in the cool air and grabbed some coffee down the block. Can't wait to come back!

Excellent sandwiches at a great price! Ordered lunch today to go and the sandwiches were ready right when I pulled up. I got the chicken and my husband got the salami. Both were excellent and well balanced. Really cute little patio, can't wait to come and dine in the future

Stopped in at lunch for a sunny patio sandwich and beer. We got a prosciutto sandwich and a meatball sandwich. Both were very good but I think I liked the prosciutto best. The prosciutto had some crunch from the arugula and some spice to go along with the sweetness of the balsamic and saltiness/richness of the prosciutto. The meatball sandwich was fennel-y with a yummy sauce and melty cheese. I liked it too but wish it was saucier. There wasn't much of a wait and we were the only ones eating in the patio. I'll definitely come back again.

BEST SANDWICHES EVER !! We love the SPICY SHEEP CHEESE/COPPA and SALAMI sandwiches. They always have a nice selection of beer on tap as well. The outdoor patio is covered with heaters and cute lights. Options to have your order delivered with grub hub too!

Loved the sandwich. The bread was flavorful and it was a suitable frame for the chicken. Our order came quickly. The waitstaff was polite and responsive to our requests. We liked the setting better than the previous location.

Been here a couple of times and seen the place change a bit. They no longer have a baguette, only ciabatta rolls for bread on all sandwiches. The go to sandwiches were the spicy sheep cheese coppa ( for meat eaters) and the artichoke- peppers vegetarian sandwich. Earlier they were really good, though the bread to stuffing ratio was off- too much bread.Now its the opposite where there really isnt a bread component with the ciabatta roll that tends to become instantly soggy. Previously, the cheese ratio was hogh which was excellent and reminiscent of sandwiches in france, where the ingredients shone through. Now the cheese is almost non existent where you can neither taste not easily identify it in your sandwich. For the price and reduced size of sandwich- i would give this place a miss. Really was looking forward to this spot picking up and being a great sandwich option which was focused on ingredients, but cost cutting seems to have hit all and the quality is just not there anymore. The first few photos are from an older visit with different bread, for the vegetarian and the coppa sandwich when they had more meat, cheese and better bread. The newer photos show the vegetarian sandwich with the ciabatta, lacking cheese( switched the mozzarella for the spicy cheese cheese but still was too less to taste it) and soggy sandwich overall.

I was excited to try these sandwiches after reading reviews and seeing that they're reasonably priced. I wasn't expecting huge sandwiches like you'd get in the northeast at a true Italian deli, but I was hoping they'd be bigger and filled more than they are. My partner and I ordered a prosciutto and chicken sandwich to share. I liked the chicken more, but there were only maybe 5 small pieces of chicken in the sandwich. The prosciutto was decent and had a bit more filling, but both sandwiches were mostly just bread. (Bread was great though!) If you want a decent sandwich and don't have a big appetite, definitely worth a try. If you want more bang for your buck, there are better options.

THE BEST SANDWICHES ON THE WEST COAST. If you are looking for a Sicilian sandwich shop, this is IT. Everything is fresh, and the sandwiches are perfection. Amazing beer selection and the wine selection is stellar. Best 13 bucks you can spend.

I got the vegetarian sandwich and it was not good. All ingredients, including the bread, were recognizable as pre-packaged items from the grocery store. Not impressed and I won't be returning.

I popped by for a quick bite and tried the caprese sandwich. The sandwich itself was solid, with a nice, flavorful spread. It took over half an hour for the sandwich to be served, which was pretty surprising.

Get in here, people! The sandwich game is top notch, we had the Italian Ham--new, and delicious. Good taps too, and a lovely sunny patio.

SOOOO GOOD I bought my first sandwich yesterday now I'm going to try another one today ! Waiting for my delivery now ! Must try in Ballard I am in LOVE

Seattle is blessed with so many different types of sandwich shops. Driving along one of my favorite routes between Ballard and Phinney Ridge, I noticed a new spot appear at the busy intersection of NW 65th Street and 3rd Avenue NW. It had been a retail dress shop, gardening spot, so it was intriguing to note it was a sandwich spot, Stumbletown Ballard. This would be a great addition to the collection along the stretch heading west along NW 65th: a chocolate shop, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Limited parking by this busy intersection, but I was able to snag a spot adjacent to Stumbletown Ballard's outdoor covered seating. This would be great spot for large groups and seems to be both pet and family friendly. Friendly service at the order window. I ordered a Spicy Sheep Cheese/Coppa ciabatta sandwich ($9). I passed on the upcharges for either spicy serrano spread or the ghost pepper aioli. Per the posted menu, this particular sandwich contained sundried tomato spread, aioli, spicy sheep cheese, coppa, sweet peppers, hot peppers, arugula, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sounded very promising. By the time I got home, the contents were leaking. Thank goodness for the napkins and takeout bag to keep it contained. Fresh and flavorful contents on a substantial ciabatta roll. However, I was a bit dismayed at the two thin slices of spicy sheep cheese and the lone transparent slice of coppa. I ended up rolling the arugula and peppers in the coppa like an egg roll. Ate the creamy melty cheese slices pretending I heisted it from a charcuterie plate. I saved the ciabatta roll and placed it in the fridge. I guess I'm accustomed to Italian style sandwiches like ones from Salumi, Tubs, even Jersey Mike's. Also, not forgetting the Italian (subs, hoagies, grinders, torpedoes, heroes) experienced back East. All of these are much more substantial with thin sliced salumi generously piled with cheese and fresh veggies dressed with oil / vinegar. With tax & tip, it was a just under $12. For that price, I had hoped for a bit more substantial protein.

Sandwiches are so good! Staff is friendly and food came out quick. Highly recommend the mac salad as well :)

Popped in here today for dinner. I had a hard time deciding what to order, as every single sandwich was described so deliciously on the menu. I landed on the Spicy Sheep Cheese/ Coppa and OMG. It blew my mind! The bread was perfectly toasted ciabatta. The sun dried tomato spread, the coppa, the cheese, the arugula! It was a party in my mouth! The husband ordered the Chicken Sandwich. He gives it 5 stars. His very lofty, high brow comment was simply, "Wow. I think I need another one to go." There is a lovely patio area to enjoy your food and drinks. They have a fun beer and wine selection. Dogs are welcome (staff help with water and treats for canines!) ; we saw a gorgeous Golden while we were there. There was only one person working; she did a great job making sandwiches and serving customers quickly. We will be back. I'm going to try the Salami Sandwich next! We will be back for sure!

Really great and not too expensive sandwiches! We ordered the meatball sandwich and the meatballs and bread were very good. I would definitely try the other ones.

Cute little place. Yummy bread, tasty sandwiches. Nice service would recommend directly calling them to place takeout order. Would go again!

After I discovered stumble town, I found my go to sandwich spot. And it's nice to always know where you get great consistency which Stumble Town Ballard gives you. If you love a good Panini from Italy then this is a great interpretation of one. Typically, I question when a shop uses ciabatta due to it can get too much bread into the sandwich. Their ciabatta is thinner which works great with the rest of the sandwich proportions. The construction of the sandwich is simple and done with ingredients that give you flavorful bites. I have enjoyed the salami, Caprese and the others and cannot recommend any higher. Don't let your expectation bar get too high just go and enjoy a great Panini.

Really good italian sandwiches! I have eaten here 5+ times and my favorite is the spicy sheep cheese/coppa sandwich. Usually not a bad wait and a fun place to eat when it's a nice day. Staff were always friendly. Great spot to get lunch!

Enjoyed our sandwiches here & will be back. Love that there are 3 different meat-free options. The vegetarian was packed full of delicious, slightly melty cheeses including a yummy smoked mozz, plus artichoke hearts, peppers, sundried tomatoes & arugula. Mmmmm. So good. I tried to really gilde the Lilly by adding pesto. They forgot to add it but I'll try again next time. There is a small, but varried, tap list (nice to see something other than an ipa on offer) to enjoy with your sandwiches. At the time of this review the only side available was plain Tim's potato chips or a croissant (?) which was a little disappointing. I am hoping the owners will consider a few more options as the sandwich on it's own felt a tad lonely. (there are a few other options on the list but it wasn't exactly clear if they were sold out for the day or gone for good) We opted to eat at the long shared tables. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood. Judging by the crowd at 2:30 on a Saturday we aren't the only ones digging this place.

AMAZING sandwiches, quick and friendly service, dog friendly patio - what's not to love? Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back

Italian sandwich? Heck Yes! And Stumbletown has so much to offer! As a new sandwich shop in Ballard area, they uses the best ingredients like local Sea Wolf Bakers's bread! Must order? Spicy sheep cheese/coppa sandwich for sure WITH Ghost Pepper Aioli spread! Trust me, the spread with the sandwich is gonna change your life! Go try it yourself

Such great sandwiches! Probably the best sandwiches I've had in a long time, I'll be back! Quality fresh bread, great prosciutto and pastrami, and delicious spreads and aioli. Definitely recommend checking them out :)

really? the fella at the pizza place said I would be in awe of this culinary masterpiece. nore like awe wt_! the order taker was just that, an order taker. really mad the effort to point out there was an option for tipping. here's one, you could save money by using a take away bag 1/4 the size because this little feller had room to swim. they are close by yet so far away...

Fantastic sandwiches! The sheep cheese sandwich in particular is superb. Great neighborhood spot with high quality ingredients and great customer service.

Great sandwiches, atmosphere and service. I had the spicy sheep cheese/coppa sandwich for $12. Very tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful, service quick. Definitely enjoyed my visit here.

TLDR waited an hour, food wasn't ready, got refunded and left. Went around 1 PM today, ordered two sandwiches. The place didn't seem busy, maybe 10-12 people were sitting at the tables. We were told to expect a 15-20 minute wait. After 20 min we checked in and were told 10 more minutes. We noticed two groups who had ordered before us were still waiting for food. We come back after another 20 minutes and the cashier says they're backed up and asks if we want a refund. We ended waiting 20 more min, an hour in total before deciding to get our money back. All the same people who we saw when we got there were still waiting for food. We went to Paseo instead and our food was ready in under 5 minutes.

Great neighborhood sandwich shop. My go to for quick and tasty without having to drive.

Great sandwiches and beers . If you visit during the cooler wetter days wear multiple layers and bring a seat pad. Afterwards, or while you wait, stumble over and get a hot chocolate across the street.

They seem to have figured out staffing - good service/nice people. Updating my review as they are consistently good.

The atmosphere is super comfy (Outside seating!) And the sandwiches delicious! Had the Caprese and it tasted fresh and delicious! The guy at the register was super fun and seemed to love where he's at :). 100% recommend!!

A must-try Italian style sandwich shop! The ingredients taste fresh and high-quality. No stale bread or wilted veggies here. I highly recommend the Spicy Sheep Coppa sandwich. It may look like there's only a little meat on this sandwich, but it's actually the perfect amount in my opinion. The other ingredients balance it out nicely. They offer a couple spicy aioli options that are great. I recommend the Carolina Reaper aioli if you like serious spice. There is a nice heated outdoor patio that is dog friendly. We ate outside in February and were certainly comfortable

Fantastic sandwich. Super friendly staff and the food is really good. Great outdoor space as well. Newer place but definitely my favorite sandwich in Ballard.

Surprised by the great reviews. I went here once as it's near my house. The sandwich was sub-par. It tasted as though they bought the bread and meat at Costco (nothing wrong with that) and slapped them together to make a sandwich. The price for one sandwich ($15) way too high for what we got!

Yum! Big fan and can't wait to see this place evolve as they just opened. Sea wolf bread takes this place to the next level. Great menu options. We loved the chicken with pesto and salami. Can't wait to try the veggie options. Beer and wine selection is fun + sea wolf cookies. Easy lunch spot in a great part of town I'd would love eventually so see some side salad or soup options ... or maybe a charcuterie board for happy hour! Definitely give this spot a try!

Ordered the salami sandwich with the pesto addition. And it was amazing. Haven't had a sandwich this good in years. Great ingredients and perfect balance. Can't wait to come back.

Good sandwiches but every time we order delivery they mess up the order. They definitely disregard instructions.

Ordered two sandwiches, took 45 minutes, were delivered cold. Grilled cheese was bread, cheese, ungrilled. Really wanted to like this place, won't go back.

My husband, son and I ate at Stumbletown after a trip to the zoo (it was less than a five minute drive away). We easily found street parking, and appreciated the patio with plenty of umbrellas for shade. The wait for our food was not bad at all, and the sandwiches were excellent. I had the salami, and the quality of the meat, cheese and bread were all top notch. We stopped by their store across the street, and enjoyed tasting the cheese and drinking chocolate, and found out that they are owned by the same people. The owner is super friendly and helpful, and we will definitely be back to get more sandwiches and cheese/chocolate afterwards.

Solid sandwiches, but the couple of times we've been there we've dealt with ridiculous wait times. Today it took an hour to get two sandwiches (with 8~ other customers waiting on orders) and one was completely different than what we had ordered. Gotta figure it out.

We were driving by and decided to stop for a late lunch. What a great surprise!! We both got the salami sandwich and it simply blew us away. Very simple with great bread and aoli, this was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.Salami Sandwich

The chicken sandwich was delicious! Such good flavors, but the bread is really what made it for me. The service was also super friendly and prompt. Sitting out at the picnic table in the sun was also a nice perk. Thank you Stumbletown. I will definitely be back.

This is the best sandwich in Seattle. Get the Spicy sheep Cheese/coppa sandwich. It is amazing. The olives were a nice starter too

I love this place! Proper Italian sandwiches are hard to come by in Seattle. Having lived in the east coast and in Rome for a month, this place does pretty solid for a west coast take on Italian sandwiches. Got the sheep copa and it was delicious. Don't listen to the 3 star review below. It held up well for To go and definitely a good idea to opt for the special aoli. You can tell it's high quality meat and the flavors were perfect. Service was great! Super friendly. They forgot my drink but brought it out super quick when I reminded them. Everyone I talked to was super sweet. Seems like they have some awesome plans for when the weather warms up. I'll def be coming back regularly.

I ordered the prosciutto sandwich. My wife had the vegetarian. Both were delicious. I'll be back to try the other sandwiches. Great place, yum!

One of my favorite neighborhood spots! Limited seating that is mostly outdoors so I opt for takeout most of the time. Food is consistently amazing, the individuals working are always friendly. Top notch food and service. Can sometimes be a bit of a wait but is always worth it.