Mendocino Farms

All three of us loved the service and the food — it was so good — and we got to see Shia LaBeouf too :-)

If you haven’t been to Mendocino Farms, I can’t really trust you as a human being.
WHERE ELSE HAVE TO BEEN GOING TO FEED YOUR BODY?! FREE YOURSELF FROM THE TANGLED FOOD WEB THOU HATH WEAVETH!
Mendocino Farms sandwiches are alarmingly good. «Alarmingly» because your mind is trying to figure out what legal substance they could have possibly put on that sandwich to make it taste so damn excellent. «Alarmingly» because you have never been able to make any food taste that good in your life, and you start to feel deeply inadequate. «Alarmingly» because you’re not sure if you’ll be able to ever stop eating their sandwiches. Will you lose all of your money here? Will you die a sandwich addict? WILL YOUR FAMILY STAGE AN INTERVENTION INDOOR COW DISPLAY OR ON THE PLEASANT OUTDOOR PATIO???
Frankly, there are a lot of potentially terrifying outcomes, but typically what happens is you leave feeling deeply satiated and happy and charitable and forgiving and like an all-​around good person.
Metered street parking. Always a line going out the door, but always fast service. EAT SANDWICHES & BE HAPPY.

Delicious sandwiches and sides. I recommend the Peruvian steak sandwich.

My favorite place for sandwiches hands down!!! 2^nd location I’ve been too. The one on Sherman Way is directly on the street, can be a little hard to find parking. I stopped by quickly on the weekday, so I got lucky with some meter parking in front. They also have a garage for parking I believe.
Got the pork bahn mi (5 stars) — SUPER good, love the chili aioli with it, almost all their sandwiches are top notch. Fresh ingredients always and the best ideas all rolled into a sandwich. This sandwich was juicy, little spicy kick, with the freshness of cucumber and carrots! One of my favs!

I can’t begin to tell you how AMAZING this place is. So let’s rate it on a scale of 1 – 10
Food: 10
Customer service: 10
Cleanliness: 9 (my fault, I dropped my napkin on the floor)
Atmosphere: 10
Parking: 9
Personal tips:
Curry me all the cous cous
Fry or not so fry my chicken
Bbq chip me
Go! You’ll still make it, THEY CLOSE IN TEN MINUTES! (I’m kidding check the hours)

Fun atmosphere. Process of ordering is a little odd and akward. Otherwise good for a family lunch. The Paruvian was very good.

Words fail me when it comes to this place. But this is Unilocal,so I’d better at least try… (Note: all locations I’ve tried have been consistently amazing, but this is my most frequented).
The first few times I tried MF years ago, I tried several different sandwiches, and they were all very good, but I didn’t see quite what all the hype was about. And then some magical day (I should try to remember the exact date before attempting to write my autobiography) I tried the ‘Not So Fried Chicken Sandwich’. Well.
I’ve since ordered this sandwich sooo many times, and it’s never been anything less than a euphoric experience. I can’t remember or imagine a more perfect sandwich. The crunchiness combined with the sauciness elevates it to the absolute pinnacle of sandwich perfection. Why ever bother ordering a ‘sandwich’ (let’s pretend that’s what those pieces of cardboard are called) from a certain chain that tastes exactly the same no matter what you put on it? Seriously? These guys have it figured out, and even though it’s a good 15 – 20 minute drive from my work, I never mind making the pilgrimage. In fact, I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more, just to be the man who… gets this sandwich into him.
So what are you waiting for? Go eat it already. Even if you’ve tried their other sandwiches and didn’t love them, you ain’t experienced Mendocino until you’ve had the NSFCS.
The staff are also so friendly and helpful and awesome.
(Tip: they only ever seem to ‘push’ the BBQ sauce with this sandwich, but if you ask very nicely for a Buffalo sauce as well you’ll really be in for a taste sensation.)

«You are so beautiful to meee»
I want to sing this every time my food comes from behind that magical counter. Mendocino is special because they executed farm to table to perfection. They have seasonal items and soups. My favorite seasonal soup is the cali flower lentil.
All the sandwiches are delicious, but I would recommend the not so fried chicken sandwich & the steak bahn mi. Prepare your taste buds for heaven :)

Despite the fact that their gluten free bread tastes like hard stale bread that’s been soaked in water and then dried… rest of their vegan sandwiches are great! Full of different flavors and one not like the other which is great.
I wish they had a gluten free wrap instead of just the bread option cause then most of their sandwiches have a lot of sauce and it’s better to have the option of r being wrapped as supposed to just a sandwich.
It is a great spot for good hearty healthy food and all organic and locally sourced.
Great feel but wish they had other gluten free bread options!

This was my first time here
I have pass on the street but never knew existed .
My first experience was great I like how species the whole restaurant is inside good vibe, only thing I didn’t like was the prized $ very expensive for a sandwich n salad small salad sized by the way .
I will come back but not too soon! don’t want to break the bank $ all the time only here.

For years I’d heard about Mendocino Farms — I’m really happy I got to try out this location! It was impeccably clean, very convenient and gathers a nice crowd (except for the fact that Shia LeBouf is a regular here). The staff is very friendly and generous with recommendations and samples (including the beer and wine). This is a perfect place to indulge in some tasty, healthy food on a warm day outside, or snuggled up indoors with a steamy entrée when the weather is a bit chilly. Will definitely be back.

I am excited for such a fun restaurant next to the house. I always got great service. Food is delicious while a bit pricey. Order in the store if exploring but if you know and you call in, press two and order with a person. One week I ate there once a for 10 days straight. Awesome. However I’ve had 3 incidences where I was surprised. I think all restaurants have this but I had it happen again tonight. Once there was a foreign object. Another time they gave me a different order all together. The manager totally managed it well for me. Tonight my ban mi was burnt on the bottom. I say enjoy their food but always check your food. Disappointing but necessary. I will eat here again. I just wish they firm up their Quality assurance

We ordered delivery from here. I got their turkey BLT sandwich. I was completely blown away. It was a healthy sandwich stuffed with; lettuce, avocado, pickled beets, bacon and turkey. It was light, but satisfying meal. It had some sort of secret sauce that tasted incredible. I highly recommend trying this place if you are a sandwich fan like me.

Peruvian Steak Sandwich with Avocado.
NOM!

I love flavorful sandwiches. I love diverse flavored sandwiches even more. Great, friendly service is just an added dark cherry soda on top. I’ve been to a few Mendocino Farms, and everything I’ve ordered has always been so good. The sides are great snacks and greater palette intermissions.
Over at the Sherman Oaks location, we ordered the seasonal corn torta sandwich and prosciutto sandwich. Both very different in flavor profile, where one was more savory and fatty, while the other was more light and refreshing, respectively. It’s really hard to go wrong with Mendocino Farms. In my opinion, they have always been amazing at preparing the meat, establishing a good ingredient ratio in the sandwich (Non-​overbearing amount of sauce, satisfying amount of meat, and righteously prepared and preserved bread), and provided fun energetic service.
The specialty sodas are a plus. Definitely worth a try, and they make great picnic meals!
p. s. thanks, George and Jade! You both were awesome!

Great place for a quick lunch. Call ahead to pick up if you don’t want to wait in line to order during their peak lunch hours.
Love their sandwiches, albeit it’s a tad pricey, but then you’re paying for quality ingredients. Most of their sandwiches are around $ 10. Also on their menu are salads, vegetarian and vegan options, soups, and sides.
I’ve tried their Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork, Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi, and the Peruvian Steak Sandwich. Although all three sandwiches are each unique in flavor, my favorite is the Peruvian steak, then the pulled pork, and then the pork belly. My co-​worked raves about the pork belly which is good but it was a bit too rich for my liking. The Peruvian steak is my new favorite with the hint of spiciness from the marinade and the steak is full of flavor and tender. Every bite was delicious. The pulled pork is good with the bbq sauce and the tanginess from the pickled slaw perfectly complements the sandwich.
During the lunch rush, there may be a line out the door. How it works is, someone takes your order with your name then you walk to the register to pay and add any drinks, chips, or sides with your order. If dining in, you find a place to sit and they’ll bring you your order. If you order on the phone, they have a separate line on the other side for pick ups.
Service has always been friendly and attentive. Parking in the lot in the back, enter on Hazeltine or Calhoun. Located next to Islands Restaurant.

This is my favorite Mendocino Farms location so far! It’s spacious, clean, with fun décor.
The service is great. They have someone by the front door to give you recommendations. If you called in your order for pick-​up, go straight to the pick up/​cashier line by the fountain drinks.
What I’ve tried so far:
*Kurobata Pork Belly Banh Mi: Delicious! Love the flavors! Can’t go wrong with this one.
*Spicy Lemongrass Steak Banh Mi: Very tasty too!
*Peruvian Steak Sandwich: Amazing flavors! The steak is cooked perfectly with lots of flavors. It’s like a torta.
Drinks:
–Natural cane sodas
–Passion Fruit Iced Tea: refreshing!
–Strawberry Lemonade: tasty!
***FYI, free refills! just ask!
Sides:
–Couscous: Great flavors!
***FYI, you can ask for samples
Parking:
–Meters on the street or you can park in the parking garage in the back
This is our go-​to for a quick lunch or dinner!

I like supporting cafes like Mendocino Farms, which uses fresh local produce and free range chickens, and healthy ingredients. My «Save Drake Farm’s Salad» for $ 10.95 was full of a variety of fresh lettuces, plus apples, goat cheese, chicken, etc, and it was refreshing and filling on a very hot summer day. I skipped the beets, since I don’t like beets. The spicy potato salad is a good side for sharing.
I’ve enjoyed tasty and healthy meals at this café, including sandwiches, salads, and sides. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table.
If you can’t decide which side dish to order, they will give you a taste.
I’m picky about salads, and won’t eat them if there are any wilty tasting bits. The salads at Mendocino Farms in Sherman Oaks are nice and fresh.

I really love Mendocino Farms. I couldn’t have been happier when they opened a location in Sherman Oaks near where I live. I have been a regular ever since and stop by this place every few weeks.
Their sandwiches and salads are amazing. My favorite sandwich is the Study of Heat. I also love their Kale Caesar and the Avocado & Quinoa salad. I love that all the ingredients are fresh and high in quality. It is a little on the pricier side but you get a good portion and the quality to match the price.
The service is always great here. They also give you samples of their sides every time you go. I love the curry couscous the most. Their sides always change so you can sample different ones each time. I believe they let you pick 2.
They get pretty busy sometimes but the line moves quickly. You can also call in an order ahead of time and head straight to pick it up. They have plenty of parking inside the plaza. There is an outside patio that’s pet friendly too in case you want to bring your dog.

I like the food and atmosphere here. I got a kale Caesar salad and draft beer and both were pretty good.
The kale Caesar salad come with a side of tortilla. Not sure why. But it tasted good.
They also had good service. They brought the food out to us and brought to go boxes and bags without us having to get up, so it was nice and convenient.