Presto Sandwiches

Quick and delicious sandwiches, definitely a step up from Subway. Delicious soup options.

Great lunchtime sandwich location. My suggestion is you do the half sandwich and half soup as I feel they have good options for the both and it’s the best value.

Great lunch choice. Sandwiches made to order. Not as fast as Jimmy John’s, faster than Potbelly.

I visited Presto after reading all of the great Unilocal reviews. Regarding timeliness and taste, Presto is just OK.
There was no line when I visited around lunchtime (score!). I ordered the Smokin’ Turkey Sandwich and Chicken Noodle Soup. It took about 10 minutes for my order to be ready (too long!).
The sandwich was decent but the turkey itself was just so-​so. The soup, on the other hand, was awful. It tasted like Progresso soup that had been re-​heated one too many times.
I’ll stick with my old faithful, Potbellys, from now on.

Good sandwiches (goat cheese, pesto, yes!), a little too pricey though to be a lunch time staple.

Huge fan of these sandwiches. When I’m looking for something quick near my place this is my favorite option. Recommend over the many various chain sandwich places nearby

Wow, I was pleasantly surprised! I work downtown and have passed this place a million times. I am not big on sandwiches, so I’ve never stopped here. I get my nails done at Marengo Spa in the Old Arcade and decided to stop at Presto’s today. I am SO glad that I did. I ordered the Turkey Avocado sandwich, there was a little bit of a wait, but that was because I didn’t realize tha the sandwich was panini’d. The bun was soft and grilled to perfection, stuffed with an ample amount of thick sliced turkey, avocado spread, tomatoes and I asked for gouda instead of goat cheese. I also asked to hold the red onion. I ordered the small which was a bargain at $ 5.75 and was a nice size, I can’t imagine ordering the large unless I was going to share or save the rest for later. This was a very good sandwich, toasty, warm and delicious. I can’t believe that I waited this long to try this place and can’t wait to return and try other options.

Get the Big Mensch. The slaw with the pastrami on their panini pressed bread is so good.
Jimmy is a cool guy, I try to get in there at least once a week.
One of the best places to grab a sandwich downtown.

I do a lot of traveling and like to find a sandwich shop close to the hotel that is affordable, comfortable for dining alone and has a good but not overwhelming selection. Of course the food has to be decent. Presto Sandwiches was exactly what I was looking for. I had the Big Mench and it was Excellent!
Presto Sandwiches will be my go to spot when in downtown Cleveland.

I stopped in here for a quick bite and was blown away. I went with the Yo! Adrian, which looked good, but tasted far better. The meat was incredibly fresh and they toasted the whole thing with fresh vegetables and a housemade mayo. I was expecting an ordinary sandwich. I was so wrong.
The owner was incredibly friendly, and we struck up quite a conversation.
The best party though, was the arcade just inside. I took my sandwich on down to the grand hall to enjoy the majestic view of the arched ceiling and exquisite art nouveau ironwork.

This place is the highlight to the historic arcade it’s located in, while still adhering to the old-​time vibe that the c1890 building displays. The people working behind the counter are very nice and I feel like I’ve stepped back into the 1950s. I got the beef pastrami sandwich with spicy slaw and chipotle mayo. Very delicious. It’s not the mile-​high pastrami that’s more meat than sandwich, but a nicely balanced sandwich that blends the different ingredients beautifully. At $ 6 a sandwich made-​to-​order, it’s a good deal.

This place is surprisingly great! My bf and I like to come here often since we live in the area. I’ve tried a lot of things on their menu and have never been disappointed. The food takes them kind of a long time to prepare because there’s usually only one person working, but it is well worth the wait. The staff is genuinely nice as well and I’ve noticed they know a lot of the customers that come in there by name. This is definitely my favorite sandwich shop downtown.

This place is YUM! I finally checked it out yesterday for lunch– i was craving some soup and a sandwich and was going to walk across the street to potbelly, but noticed presto was open so decided I’d try something new.
I got the half and half combo. I picked the Veg Head sandwich (artichokes, tomatoes, onions, peppers, avocado, and basil mayo — comes with goat cheese, but I asked for pepperjack — and then it’s toasted). And, I got the spicy tomato bisque. Both were DELISH! I HIGHLY recommend the soup — super creamy and has a kick. Also has chunks of blue cheese mixed into in it. And, more than enough food for lunch! For $ 6.50, it’s definitely a good deal. The half sandwich was about 6 inches and the soup comes in a small bowl.
I went on a Saturday, so there was a couple there before me and a guy who came later. There was only one guy working so it was a bit slow, but I’m sure it’s quicker and busier during the week. They have the spicy tomato bisque daily and have additional daily specials on soup. Can’t wait to try some of their other ones!
I’ll definitely be coming back– so convenient, open 7 days a week, and lunch for less than $ 7 = awesome.

We had no intentions of eating here but since no other places to eat downtown open before 3:00 on Sunday our options were limited. I’m glad we ended up here, the sandwiches were great.
I had the manly… I think. It had pastrami and some killer chipotle mayo. She had the smokin turkey. They were both great. We both got the 8 inch, split a bag a chips and drinks for $ 17 and left full and happy.
This is for sure not a place for groups or double dates for that matter. There are a couple small 2 seat table and a bar with 4 or so stools.
I will be back here for sure. If you’re looking for a sandwich downtown check this place out before you go to the corporate owned shops.

Presto’s makes a good sandwich! The great thing about this place is that they have more ingredients than your run of the mill sandwich shop and they are local.
Now, if you want a standard sandwich you can definitely get that at this shop, but it’s a nice change from Potbelly’s or Jimmy John’s. I ordered the regular sized «Warrior» it was really tasty, but the next time I go I’ll have to ask for lettuce and onion — I like my sandwiches to have a little more vegetable to them. :)
If you are in the area — try it out!

Stopped in here when I was in Cleveland for a few days. The place was a little hole in the wall look on the edge of the building. Overall the turkey and avocado sandwich I had was pretty decent, but nothing to write home about. I was hoping for a bit more, like I said, nothing bad, it will get the job done for lunch, but not a must have.

MMMM! The spicy tomato bisque is DELICIOUS! I usually get the tomato bisque and the smoked salmon sandwich — so good! I’ve also had the Veg Head and the Turkey Avocado sandwiches — also good! I always order ahead so that it is ready when I get there, but still, the only negative thing about this place is that even when you order ahead, you still may have to stand in line for a while behind everyone else who is ordering in, until you can get up to the register to pay :(

I would love to round up all the toolboxes standing in the long line just down the street at Jimmy John’s every weekday and buy them lunch at Presto. They’d never go back. This place uses fresh ingredients and makes sandwiches to order. My favorites are the Turkey Avocado– no skimping on the avocado here– and the Veg Head, with great big chunks of artichoke and plenty of goat cheese. The tomato/​blue cheese soup is excellent (and has a kick) as well.
Seating is very limited, but there are plenty of tables out in the beautiful Arcade.
JJ’s fans have no idea what they’re missing. Until they find some common sense, I guess that’s just more Presto for me.

Smokin’ Turkey — YUM!
This sandwich shop, located in the Arcade, hits the spot! It’s a great place to grab a sandwich and gather with others in the main foyer of the Arcade, or picnic outside. I would agree with others that the seating isn’t adequate for a group.
If you’re grabbing on the go, I’d recommend you call ahead. Sandwich, chips and a drink for under $ 8.00 — sounds good!

Located in the Arcade next to E. 4^th, Presto Sandwiches is a perfect spot for a quick lunch.
Full Disclosure: I love sandwiches. But with that prejudice out in the open, I must say Presto’s whips up a pretty tasty hot sandwich.
Sandwiches at Presto’s are pressed and served hot; which was perfect for that cold December day when I stopped in. Subs are available in either 8″ or 12″ options but definitely recommend going with the foot long (which will run you about $ 8 – 9) to avoid buyer’s remorse.
The actual sandwich shop doesn’t have too much space for enjoying your sub but there is ample seating in the adjacent Arcade.
Despite its small footprint, the staff at Presto’s moves pretty quick and I received my meal a few minutes after ordering.