Sarducci’s Specialty Sub

In the wake of the pedophilia torpedo that sank Subway, there exists few worthwhile places to get a decent sub that we can agree is morally sound with every bite. While I cannot confirm that Sarducci isn’t hiding genocide or embezzlement behind the façade of his establishment, I can at least claim blissful ignorance when I eat here.
Dark secrets aside, Sarducci’s Subs offers a menu distinct from the offerings of the nearby Jimmy Johns or Subway. Most notable is their selection of hot, toasted sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches, of which are (disturbingly) visually represented by a showcase of plastic sandwiches located near the entrance. While one of these plastic-​wiches would undoubtedly make for a cool desk ornament, for the time being they do a good job at helping decide what to order.
All sandwiches can either be ordered at a Regular size (about 6″) or Giant Size (around 12″). Keep in mind that when ordering the cheaper Regular sandwiches that you may have to meet a minimum price in order to use debit or credit cards without getting a small charge; most people circumvent this by getting chips and a drink.
Perhaps the saddest part about eating here is the slow service. If anything, they probably could benefit from hiring child slaves to produce their sandwiches; because every time I’ve ordered has been a disaster. For some reason the management has decided that 2 workers is suitable to handle not only the register, but also crêpe production and sandwich making. I don’t know what kinds of miracle they’re expecting, because the only result is slow sandwiches, which is arguably worse than eating sin-​produced subs.
Where I can rally behind Sarducci is in the flavor department. As they say, «it was worth the wait.» Well, in my case, it would be «worth the weight» because i’m getting fat ordering their excellent giant subs. Of the few I’ve tried, the breakfast sausage and Philly cheese steak stood out as addictive and tasty sandwiches that I’d definitely get again.
I wouldn’t recommend their bathrooms though. I’m pretty sure the UN showed a picture of the brown urinals during the Abu Ghraib trials, but whats worse is the Portland, Oregon poster which I’m pretty sure is some sort of psychological taunt. Its serviceable in a pinch, but they definitely could improve, given how nice the rest of the establishment is. Though given the chronic under staffing problem, i guess i’d rather have the folks making my sandwiches than tearing down offensive posters.
Overall, a great spot for some warm and toasty, possibly guilt free subs. However, be prepared to wait.

I went in on a Friday night at 7pm to order a crêpe. It wasn’t busy, but it took 15 minutes to get it.
The crêpe itself was 90% whipped cream. The pancake had good flavor and was cooked well though. So if I go back I’ll ask for at least half the amount. But it looks like there are other crêpe places in the area — I’ll be trying those first.

I wanted to try their french dip and it was probably one of the best i have tasted. The bread is really good!

My friend and I split the turkey bacon crêpe and the Paris crêpe. Both were quite enjoyable. However, the Paris one was the best probably because it was full of happiness, specifically bananas, strawberries, chocolate, and whip cream. The crêpe crust was pretty great.
I am pretty sure the dude that makes the sandwiches and crepes is the owner AND the only employee, so be wary of long lines. Otherwise, all good!

Came here with a couple of friends for the crepes. They have a variety of offerings that include both savory crepes and sweet crepes. I forgot specically which crêpe I got, but it included nutella, ice cream, strawberries, bananas, and whip cream if I’m not mistaken. The crêpe skin itself is pretty good with a good chew to it but not tough at all. The inside of the crêpe is tasty and not too sweet at all. A little pricey but crepes are usually that price so I can’t complain. I have never tried out the subs and sandwiches here before but I have heard great things so I would love to give it a try. Overall, a very good place to get your crêpe fix!

i love this place so much i go everyday! tbr baby!

Delicious and awesome crepes. The employees here are very friendly! One guy even gave us a free soda, just because. The selection of crepes is huge! The menu is very visual and helpful for first time customers. The portions are huge for very cheap! Also, the place was generally clean and well kept. It is right next to UW, so it’s easy to grab a yummy snack after class. They take both cash and card! I would come back to get a crêpe any day!

My girlfriend and I were visiting Seattle on her spring break and after a canoeing trip at UW we ate here and were simply blown away!
I got the French Dip and she got the Tangy Beef sandwich. The bread is amazing, so soft yet flaky, and the au jus was very flavorful. I preferred the French Dip over the Tangy Beef but when we tried dipping it into the au jus the flavor went through the roof (if you’re into that kind thing)
We were so in food heaven that we decided to get a strawberry banana crêpe with green tea ice cream and had to contemplate life after we finished…
I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone visiting Seattle!

All type of unique crepes stuck with the simple chocolate and caramel whipped cream. Both were good I swapped and enjoyed the frozen chocolate chips they were huge. #Seattle #foodie #dessert #UW #UDISTRICT

Sarducci’s is the type of find you share with your friends. It’s a place that you’ll remember for it’s decent sandwiches and also large portions. Every sandwich comes in a 6 or 12 inch size and I’ll say right now, I had a hard time finishing the 12 inch.
I chose the Sarducci Signature club without cheese for myself. Service is good as well. If you order to eat at the restaurant, they will bring the finished sandwich to you.
In term of price, it’s pretty average. But with the amount of food you get, it’s definitely worth it.

I had a pretty lousy sandwich. The lettuce tasted old and the avocado was unripe and cut into large chunks that persistently popped out of the sandwich. There are plenty of other good sandwich places around, so no reason to waste your money here.

First time I went I had the Philly Cheese. They cook if fresh on the spot. All raw ingredient fried up on the spot. The sandwich was amazing.
Second time had the same thing this time the meat was low quality and had a lot of fat.
Worth the risk because if they make it well it is the best sun I have ever had!

Food-​wise: 3
Service: 5
Unilocal avg: 4
This place is one of the only places on the Ave that I consistently go to. I come here for all of my sweet cravings, whenever I’m in need of something light to eat (savory crepes), and when I feel the need for a pretty good toasted sub.
I usually like the sweet crepes, but about halfway through eating them, I dislike the amount of cream that goes into it. I would not mind if there was less cream. In fact, taking out the cream altogether would be fine with me. I especially love the anko fruit crêpe because I am a great lover of sweet red beans, but don’t expect the beans to be fresh! They have a slightly hard, watery, canned feel to them, but it is bearable.
The only problem that I have with their crepes is that they give too much of the «saucy.» As in: potato crêpe doesn’t need that much dressing nor the sweet crepes needing that much whipped cream. If the amounts of these could be adjusted, I would enjoy the crepes from here so much more!
As for their subs, I have had two. The Honolulu chicken? Or was it called the Hawaiian? And a sub that had a very nose-​stinging horseradish smear in it. The horseradish will buzz your nostrils and your eyes. It is awesome. If you’re looking for pain! :D Like I said for the crepes, less saucy stuff equals deliciousness. That particularly sub needed a halving of horseradish.
Make sure to get your sub toasted! It tastes so good when warm.

I had this feeling where most Unilocal users have a majority of their ratings at 5 stars. I went through my friends list and confirmed this. This is general artifact of people’s psychology in general, not just limited to food ratings. They tend to overpredict or overvalue their rating. For me, 5 stars should be rare in relation to ¾ stars, as it indicates ones favorite restaurants. I looked at my own ratings and realized I am picky with my 5 stars.
Sarducci gets the 5 stars from me! There was this time period my Freshman year of college where Sarduccis was the place I go to the most, and I would always order the Chicken Bacon Club. It’s super juicy and delicious, you just have to try it and if you don’t like it then can disregard my opinion all together. Recently, I been order the philly cheese steak more, and despite not really being an authentic philly cheese steak, it’s delicious. I always order Au Jus sauce to go with the philly, and it’s not the best Au Jus since it’s a bit too salty, and I can taste they use soy sauce in their Au Ju. Still, the Au Ju is pretty good given the context of the ave and it’s full of fat as I like it.
Chicken Bacon Club, and Philly Cheesesteak here is why I gave it 5 stars. The korean guy that owns this place is pretty chill too.
Their soda machine flavor is a bit off, but it’s not as bad as other places on the ave. I drink alot of soda, so I can taste the most minute deviation in flavor from packaged soda.
They should lower the price on their chips, though, maybe by like 25 cents.
They also have Crepes here, but I don’t really care for those. This rating does not factor Crepes in here.
The only reason I would deduct a point is cause the food is sort of rich and fatty, and I get heartburn after. But it’s a decision I live with when I go in here.

Sarducci’s makes great subs. I first experienced this place when I ate a bunch of sub slices at the first UW Startup Weekend — an event they catered. (They might have even provided the subs for free — in which case, thanks for the sponsorship!)
When I went here back in college, I got the vegetarian sub. They put a nice mix of toppings on there, and most importantly, the bread is phenomenal. It’s the best bread I’ve ever had on a sub — fluffy and light while substantive. The employees are kind and will remember you after awhile (better than other places on the Ave that don’t even bother to pay attention). The prices are also reasonable — a bit more than Subway, but not absurdly so.
They also offer crepes in the store, and they’re excellent.

Sandwiches are AMAZING and crepes are AMAZING. Get The Bomb or the BBQ Hawaiian toasted and you won’t be disappointed. I literally go here at least once a week. Better than Jimmy John’s for sure, if you have the time to stop in.
The staff is really chill and kind as well.

I want to preface this review by saying that I don’t know whether Sarducci’s Specialty Sub is a separate establishment from Crepan World but happens to occupy the same location, or the two are joint businesses. With that said, I’m only applying this review to the crêpe I had here. Why? Because crepes are cheaper than subs. Duh!
Prices are good… as long as you get the sweet crepes and not the savory crepes. They have an entire wall with a case to display their selection. It’s pretty cool seeing the plastic (or maybe it’s wax, like it really matters) models of each crêpe on their menu. Although it’s difficult to pull off right, more restaurants should do this kind of thing. Anyway, the prices start at $ 2.99 for some of their sweet crepes, so it’s obviously snack food and not meant to be a full meal if you just get one crêpe.
I ordered a turkey and bacon crêpe, and what I liked about the service is how the guy behind the counter got to making my crêpe right away. No dilly-​dallying like what I’ve encountered at too many other restaurants. The crêpe was ready in five minutes, and it was handed to me across the counter top like an ice cream cone at Baskin-​Robbins.
There definitely is an ice cream-​like feel with eating food like this. Even though it’s basically what amounts to turkey and bacon in a sandwich, I still got that childlike glee from tasting the sweetness and softness of that crêpe. It was a pretty awesome feeling, and even the turkey and bacon were good in their own right. The addition of lettuce, tomato, and onion reminded me of Subway a bit.
However, if you are going for the crepes here, know that they are not like Subway even if you go for the crepes filled with meat. Subway sandwiches can actually get you full; that’s not the case here. I assume the subs at Sarducci’s can be full meals, but I didn’t get to try one while I was here. I enjoyed the crêpe, so we’ll see how good the subs are next time!

Not only does Sarducci’s have amazing sandwiches, pasta, and other lunch/​dinner foods, but now they have CREPES!
The owner of Sarducci’s is friends with the former owner of Unicorn Crepes (used to be in the International District) and they have teamed and improved the batter of the crepes. Also, Unicorn Crepes used to use frozen fruit, and Sarducci’s (or Crepan World) uses REAL fruit. The prices are also about 50 cents cheaper than the former Unicorn Crepes! They have savory but mostly sweet crepes. Prices are so reasonable for the portion, it’s about the same price as getting fro-​yo and they also have ice cream on some of their crepes! :)

My Sarduccis sandwich was fine, but not amazing.
The prices are good, but it just didnt do it for me.
The Hot Pastrami had a VERY thin layer of pastrami (Like one slice thick). This made me sad because it was supposed to be a meat splurge for me, but all I could taste was the hot mustard and sauerkraut.
The bread wasnt toasty like Italian sandwiches usually are. It was more reminiscent of Subway bread with a different shape.
The people were very nice and it was inexpensive and had a good seating area and location.
As always, parking on the Ave can be pretty hard.

YUMM.
My coworkers and I came here last week for lunch (or boss was out of town, so we got to venture out of the Medical Center). I loved everything about it!
The place looks small, but when you walk inside, there are a comfortable number of tables and chairs. You order at the register, and they bring your food out. They have their «kitchen» laid out so that you can see them making their sandwiches.
The portions are GINORMOUS and I enjoyed my Turkey breast club oh-​so-​much! The turkey meat was flavorful and tender, the bacon was crispy, and avocado is always a plus! The bread came out toasted and perfect. The sandwich was delicious — even with the sauce dripping down my hands.
I was also able to get a taste of their french dip, and I loved that too! Usually, I can’t find a french dip that like very much, so I was thoroughly impressed when I had a bite of my coworker’s. She loves it so much, that she drinks the au jus (win??).
Anywho, it might seem a little expensive at first… but once it comes out, you understand why. I’ll be back for sure!