Kevin K.
9/29/2025
Food was fine but is priced like it's the best sandwich in the area, which it is not. Quality either needs to jump or price needs to drop.
Mean Sandwich
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1510 NW Leary Way
Seattle, WA 98107
"A bare-bones counter in Ballard delivers something rare: sandwich combinations that feel truly new or unexpected, not just an ever-more-outrageous pileup of various meats. New owner Dan Crookston (yes, he’s Renee Erickson’s husband) has mercifully kept all the favorites, like the signature Mean Sandwich (fat hunks of corned beef, mustard, pickled red cabbage—an unexpected gust of mint), a steak tartare club, and the “skins and ins”—fried chunks of baked potato instead of fries. In case you still aren’t convinced: The kitchen takes its day-old sandwich buns and turns them into bread pudding." SeattleMet September 2019 "Seattle’s 100 Best Restaurants Right Now"
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Haylee C.
11/4/2025
Absolutely delicious!! My husband and I came in near the beginning of lunch rush. The entire staff was very friendly, greeting us warmly and making menu suggestions. You can tell they love what...
Travis M.
10/29/2025
Food was fine. Super expensive. Doesn't take cash. For here orders served In a Togo bag. Potatoes burned. Won't return.
Sharon K.
10/18/2025
When we arrived there was a long line and lots of people waiting. We weren't sure how long the wait was, but it seemed like things were moving pretty good. Its fairly clean and efficient. The...
Rima Z.
10/14/2025
What a great meal! The humorous exterior has long intrigued me when driving by on the bus. The friendly greeting from the cashier was welcoming and our interaction was lighthearted and fun....
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