I just love this place so much and I am so happy for the reopening. My favorite sandwich is the barbecue chicken. If you want to try delicious panini, this is The One.

The absolute best chicken pesto grinder in the world. The owner and all of the staff here are friendly, engaging and polite. I havent had one of these sandwiches since the beginning of the pandemic and my heart, face and tumny are so happy right now. Today is their soft re-opening, free sandwich! I would have paid $100 for it.

A long time waiting for this place to reopen but, do not be surprised as this is one of the BEST grinders that I have ever had. The owner or manager was so nice that he have us a free soda and chips as he thought we had waited too long! It was well worth it and YES I will return over and over as I havent found a better grinder in SEATTLE!!!!! *****

I know it sounds hyperbolic to say this, but I am willing to go from a pleasant debate about Seattles Best Sandwich to a straight-up fistfight defending Royal Grinders honor. The sandwiches are on the greatest warm and soft bread. Everything is seasoned beautifully. They do not short you on meat or other items going in your sandwich. You want to go rogue and customize a little bit? They wont bat an eye and theyll just do it.Since the pandemic started, theyve been closed down for the protection of their staff (which I totally respect). That said, Ive lost custody of my children and gone through a divorce as I would constantly tell my family that Royal Grinders will open back up again. My empty promises have torn my family apart, but I will wait until the end of civilization as we know it if that means I can get my hands on another Royal Grinder with Ying Yang sauce again.

Straight up top 5 sandwich. Every bite was life-changing, the bread was perfect and choice of condiments are balanced masterfully with the Italian meats. I used to hate black olives but this sandwich changed my mind. $3.50 Fremont Brewing cans make the ~25-minute wait easier.If you live in Fremont, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by making this your new lunch spot. If you’re in Seattle, it’s worth the trip across the bridge.

The sandwiches take a minute, but worth the wait. We loved the caprese & chicken pesto sandwiches, eaten in Lenin’s shadow.

If youre looking for a good sandwich - which I always am - come to Royal Grinders. It gets pretty busy during lunchtime, but its totally worth the wait. I always order the Italian Grinder - filled with all the good stuff! Toasted to warm perfection, with flaky, crusty bread...it couldnt get any better.Ive also tried the pineapple basil and strawberry jalapeno gelatos - fresh and rewarding after eating such a filling sandwich.If you dont care for the wait, call ahead and pick up your order!

BEST SANDWICH IVE EVER HAD. Hands down their Italian Grinder is phenomenal! Loved that they had an awesome beer/cider selection as well. Great patio seating. Great location. Highly recommend

Love the sandwiches here. Great stop if you are walking by or picking up. The grinder sauce is delicious and they are huge portions. I cant sy I have ever had a bad meal here, but they are a little pricey. But its worth it to support a local business.

These sandwiches are awesome. I got the chicken pesto with everything except olives and my husband favor the teriyaki chicken with almost all toppings too. The sandwiches are huge and I saved the last half for the hike we did later. They were hot and the flavors were on point. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Chicken pesto sandwich was amazing

Best sandwiches. Please open again.

Been here twice now and its amazing. The reason I did not give it 5 stars:I ordered the French dip since they do not have Philly cheese steak sandwich and asked for onions and yellow peppers on it, but much to my disappointment the yellow peppers were cut up so incredibly tiny that I literally had no idea the were even there and of course could not taste them. The onions were scarce too. They put too much basil butter or oregano (one of those) on the sandwich too and the taste was so pungent that I had to try to wipe some of it off with a napkin to taste the bread and meet inside. Other than that holy cow great sandwiches!

Simply the best sandwiches in Seattle. They toast the sandwiches twice at different temperatures giving the cheese the perfect texture.I usually get the Italian but anything they serve is excellent. Dont forget to load up on all the toppings and ask for the dipping sauce.

Service is awesome here !!!Best Chicken Pesto Sandvich Ive ever had. Its so big, that its hard to finish one, but you cant resist I bet.

Very good sandwich shop with a good selection on their menu or if you want, you can build your own. They even have a file where regular customers can build a sandwich and save the recipe for their next visit. Customer service was excellent. Ill be back.

Super delicious sandwiches! Very flavorful. Get the side dipping sauce. The staff is extremely friendly. The gelato is also amazing.

Chicken pesto grinder was superb. Bread was perfect texture of soft and crunchy without ripping a hole in your mouth

Fantastic experience and great food. Staff was welcoming and helpful right when I walked in, nice outdoor patio to eat on, and again, great food. I will be coming back

Very tasty sandwiches

I have never left a google review before, but I feel like I have to for this place after eating here so many times. I just moved to Fremont and I tried this place because I was craving a sandwich. Im not joking, the Italian Grinder is literally the best sandwich Ive ever had in my life. I cannot stop getting it. My boyfriend and I eat here at least once a week. The staff is super friendly and helpful as well! The Italian Grinder is perfection!I highly recommend you try it out!I just wish they were open the entire week!

Sandwiches are fantastic. Just remember that they take a little while to cook.Mostly giving this 5 star review because the staff is so incredibly friendly. Ive been going here for 4 years now and the staff have never been less than incredible. Great place! Go for a Crown Grinder.

Best spot in town to get yourself a tasty grinder (that is what subs are called in New England). These grinders may take a while, and there can be a considerable wait during especially busy times, but it is sure worth the wait. The dining space inside is limited, so if you need, you can take it to go and bring your grinder right down the street to the new Aslan Brewery which happens to not have a food menu and welcomes takeout.

Definitely one of the best sandwiches Ive ever eaten.Visited an hour before closing so it was relatively empty. The staff were really friendly and the food was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

Starving travelers- we picked this gem at random from a google search4.8 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️sold me. Great food and the staff is amazing! They remembers I needed gluten free bread and fixed my order.Definitely recommend

The sandwiches pack a punch of flavor and are affordable and worth the price. Parking can be a little difficult and the sandwiches takes time to make, so dont be in a rush. Had the Italian and it was meaty, salty, warm and everything I wanted.5% cash discount on everything.

The pastrami grinder here is the best pastrami Ive ever had.

Ordered online, absolutely excellent food. We got 4 different paninis, loved every one of them. Good portion size. I got the tofu, excellent. The packaging was great too!

Great food! Great service!

Fantastic food prepared expertly in a small intimate space that will transport you to France. Had the good luck of ending up here on Christmas Eve with a special menu for the night. The choices were all fantastic so yummy. The portions were large enough that I have an incredible lunch to look forward to!

This is one of the best sandwich places I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to a lot of sandwich places. The sandwiches just keep you wanting more. They have that perfect balance of bread to sandwich filling ratio and make sure it’s balanced. If it were to be a museum, these sandwiches would be curated to set an example of what other sandwiches should be. Highly recommend and beer is cheap.

Absolutely fantastic. Consistently the best sandwiches Ive ever had. I usually get the Italian and its amazing. Everything you could want in a sandwich and more

Great sandwiches and great guys behind the counter

I Googled “panini” while driving around in Fremont. I saw Royal Grinders had good reviews, so we stopped in. The reviews are well deserved. Absolutely outstanding! Staff was wicked friendly and our sandwiches were delicious. I highly recommend the chicken pesto grinder, exactly as it comes. These guys definitely know what they are doing.

SO many options and fantastic vegetarian and vegan options (that have like, actual protein like tempeh and field roast, and arent just vegetables on bread). Tons of sauce and topping options, very reasonably priced, and theres always a good atmosphere when you walk in! The staff somehow make the seemingly mundane task of ordering a sandwich really fun :)

New favorite sandwich shop. As a vegetarian, finding great food can be challenging. The veggie pesto grilled sandwich was so amazingly good.

Stumbled upon this place while looking for lunch. No idea how Ive missed it before. Its packed in tight but the vegetarian grinder selection is fantastic. I cant even remember what I had but it was delicious. Definitely will go back and definitely recommend.

This gem is hidden in the Fremont area of Seattle. Its my go-to sandwich shop and they never disappoint. Really cool and friendly staff along side huge delicious sandwiches keeps me coming back.

The sandwiches here are awesome. It can be a bit slow since every sandwich is made to order and toasted, but its worth the wait (or you can call ahead).I personally think the Italian is the best.

Visiting from southern california, saw this place while walking in the neighborhood. Based on google review we stopped to try it out. We were not disappointed. Friendly service, great sandwiches,great price on beer. Enjoyed our food! If ever visiting in the future we will be back again! Thank you!

Yes, there is going to be an 8-10 minute wait but the sandwich is phenomenal and worth it. Sit outside with the statue of Lenin and enjoy your chicken pesto sandwich. Try the sauces too! The people working here are super friendly.

Yes, go here. The staff is super friendly and the sandwiches are loaded with yummy fillings. You can order a sandwich of your own design, or one of theirs. They let you add additional fillings if you would like free of charge. They have vegan options and amazing gluten free bread.

We stopped here on a family outing on a Saturday afternoon. These guys were great. Sandwiches were good, and happily customized to some picky eaters. Incredibly friendly staff. Cant recommend them enough.

Great sandwiches! Italian and pastrami grinders are my favorites. Its not fast food, 10 minutes or so for a sandwich, but its worth waiting for!

Amazing hole in the wall sandwich place. We were drawn in by the A-frame sign on the street. The sandwiches are not fast, but it is so worth the wait. Best Sammie Ive had in a long time. The bread is incredible. Staff is great. Love this place!!

A hidden gem of Fremont! Incredibly good, large sandwiches made to order. The bread itself oily and herby is to die for. Super fast and very friendly service. They also sell alcohol but they sell it like a convenience store so you cant open it on the premises Theres also a lovely patio to not open your beer on. (They said theyve never had any issues, lets keep it that way!)

New owners from the last time that we visited a few years ago, we wont be back. The quality of the ingredients is no longer there, the thickness of the meat was wrong for the grinder, how the sandwich was layered together correctly into a masterpiece of a sandwich. Ill always miss the original. They no longer have gelato, which was spectacular, but beer and ciders were available in their place. Staff was friendly and still a lovely location.

The Italian Grinder is the best sandwich I had in my life and I will do unspeakable things to get it. This sandwich shop needs to be federally protected as a cultural and historical landmark to be preserved for future generations.

Staff was terrific! Super polite and helpful. Food was great! We are putting this place on our list next time we make it out to Fremont for sure 😁

AMAZING. By far a sandwich that is worth the wait - other sandwiches cannot live up to these grinders. They take their time to make these right, so only go if you got some time to spare, but waiting 15 minutes is a small price to pay

Best sandwich Ive ever had. The roasted veggies is by far my favorite, the flavor of the veggies comes through spectacularly, and paired with their dressing, is heavenly.

Had it for the first time today and it’s just amazingly delicious. The zesty sauce, herbed French bread and all the fresh ingredients. Just amazing.

Our favorite sandwich shop in Seattle! Try the Chicken Pesto or Italian. We love to take people here when they come to visit. They sell some good beer too

We all enjoyed our sandwiches very much and mine on gluten free bread. Twas great, nice staff. We called ahead and sandwiches were ready when we arrived.

Outstandingly friendly staff. Remarkably delicious sandwiches. I rarely write reviews but somehow subconsciously gave this spot 5 stars halfway though my sandwich (dont worry I kept eating with the other hand). Couldnt ask for more!

The Field Roast and Smoked Tomato Tempeh Bacon sandwich is one of the best Ive ever had, and I would know.

Made to order sandwiches. Tasty. Well-staffed with friendly people. Patio seating available. Ten or so barstools inside. Good beer in cans available.

Literally one of my favorite places to eat in the entire city. Im a carnivore but I dont eat lunch meat. These guys serve the best meat-replacement sandwich I have ever eaten by an enormous margin, and I have probably been here two dozen times just to pick it up: the field roast veggie Italian sausage. I bring it home for my partner (who is vegetarian) for dinner a couple times a month, and we both agree that it is one of the best sandwiches weve ever had.Cant recommend enough. Be prepared to wait 15m for your sandwich. Its well worth it.

Really good sandwiches! I got a modified pesto veggie and wasnt charged full price, and the sandwich itself was amazing. Its located in a good spot in Fremont by several of the local landmarks, and the workers were very friendly and efficient! 😊

They make a great sandwich. There is a good bit of wait to get your food, but it was worth it. Friendly staff, plenty of outdoor seating with some places inside.

Great staff, great sandwiches, and it works for our whole family. Im vegetarian but my partner and kids are not. I love the vegetarian options (they have vegan too) and they love the meat sandwiches.

I was overwhelmed by how kind all of the staff were at Royal Grinders, taking the time to explain how it all worked. The fact that you can make any change or addition without the price changing was fantastic! The grinders are delicious and I havent stopped thinking about the taste of the roast beef with cheese melting all over the top of it. Tasted just as good as left-overs!

Best quick bite in the area. Period.

Truly a fantastic find. Great sandwiches with awesome variety, great beer selection and prices, great location. For a fairly inexpensive, high quality sandwich in the heart of Fremont - its really hard to go wrong with Royal Grinders

Best grinders ever. The special sauce is amazing too. Friendly staff and great food. They do let you know the sandwich will take a few minutes to make- which is fine b/c its so worth it.

Every aspect of their sandwiches has been carefully crafted--starting with the bread, which is perfectly toasted. Ive never before written a review for a sandwich place...mostly because Ive stuck to the regular, mediocre chains. This place is worth finding. And that its in the shade of the Lenin statue is just a bonus!

Very good staff. Even better food. Best Italian Grinder sandwich I have ever had! The staff is real personable. They remember your name and give you EXCELLENT service.

Best Panini shop in Seattle and maybe even the best sandwich shop. They take about 10 minutes to make but then your sandwich is totally heated through and the bread is perfect. If you cant wait 10 minutes, you dont deserve this sandwich.

Delicious and high quality sandwiches. The best part is the herb bread! Each sandwich takes a while, so call ahead or expect to wait.

Probably the best sandwiches in Seattle! Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a hidden gem in this city.

The best hot sandwiches Ive ever had. These guys really care about the quality of their food and obviously put a lot of effort into getting everything toasted JUST right. The sauce is excellent as well.

Fantastic hole in the wall grinder shop. dont go in if your in a hurry as each grinder takes some time. but well worth the wait. best grinders ive had in Washington.

This place is great for hot sandwiches! Though the wait can be a little long, they are very forthcoming with that fact. The flavor completely makes any wait worth it. Definitely worth a visit if youre in the Fremont Area.

Limited choices but a really great sandwich. A little bit of toasty crunch on the hot sub makes for a delicious grinder. I try to swing by every week. One of the things that makes Fremont special.

Instead of a review, this is an ode to royal grinders.It is probably my most beloved place in Seattle, and I go in/order from there so often, the people behind the counter know my order inside out, and indulge me in ways they dont have to, but man! Such sweethearts, and okay, guess what...besides the awesome customer service, there is no place in Seattle better than this one to grab a sandwich. They got grinders (duh!), flatbread, and sliced french bread. Veggie + Vegan + GF options also abound, creating a great inclusive environment for everyone. Seriously, no better place.

Great vibe and one of the best sandwiches Ive ever had. The bread was the best part. Perfectly toasted, warm, soft, and flavorful.

Best sandwich shop Ive ever been too. Totally deserves the 5 star review. Wholly recommend.

Super friendly staff. The sandwiches are excellent. Great spot in Freemont. Great craft beer selection

Great food, awesome staff... and they have beer! Glad I stopped by and gave them a try. Will definitely be back.

Ammmazing vegan grinders! My honey and I each got different vegan ones.

The wait is worth it. The Italian grinder is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Friendly staff and great food makes up for the slightly longer-than-average wait time.

Everyone at our table was very satisfied. This place has a good design.

The food is excellent and service great. I especially love the French dip. The food takes a little bit of time to prepare however a five to 10 minute wait is worthwhile in my opinion.

Outstanding service & sandwiches. Fun to see our fav Seattle band eating there too!

Hole in the wall shop with awesome sandwiches! Lots of great veggie options, and you can get any of them panini style for extra awesomeness.

This is my favorite sandwich in Seattle. Friendly staff, and nice selection of beverages (including BEER). These sandwiches are worth waiting for.

Really, really good sandwiches. The space is kind of cramped and the food doesnt come out quickly, but its all worth it for the extremely delicious sandwiches. The Italian grinder and the French dip are both exceptional - well seasoned, juicy, flavorful. Definitely would recommend this spot to anyone whos in the neighborhood.

The grinders and flat breads here are awesome! They arent super fast, but thats because theyre all perfectly toasted so the bread is warm with a crispy crust and the cheese is melty. Totally worth the investment of 7-10 minutes of your time. Make sure to try all the sauces!

I was on vacation to Seattle and my friend claimed we had to stop here. Believe me it was worth the entire trip as the atmosphere of the restaurant was fun, the plaza outside expresses the culture of the area and the food was AMAZING! I got a chicken parmesan sandwich that really blew my mind. Im not sure if they have fries but that would have been a great addition

Not bad, but not enough meat on the pastrami grinder so the meat to bread ratio was off.

Pastrami was all right. The grumpy hipster taking my order was abrasive because I didnt know the menu. He said the words of a nice person, but was a bit hostile in tone.I will not return.

Super delicious! Friendly staff, bomb sauce, and totally worth the wait. Everytime Im in the area i make it a point to come by.

Such a great day for a sandwich while heading to Golden Gardens! I like this place because the staff are always friendly and can offer recommendations, the sandwiches are all freshly made with premium ingredients! It is small so if its sunny, you can sit outside. The wait can take awhile since usually its just two of employees max.

This is probably the most underrated sandwich shop in Seattle. Amazing taste and texture, cheap price. Id say this place is better than Paseo.

Royal Grinders is simply great. The sandwiches are absolutely delicious and I cant think of many places that offer better ones. Call in ahead of time and place your order 15 minutes before you want to pick it up/eat. A bit expensive, but yummy.

This is my favorite place to eat on Earth. Everytime I fly to Seattle this is my first stop. You can take the 62, 5, 26, 28 and 40 to get close by, I dont advise driving since parking is a crapshoot.

Always a fresh hot sandwich whether for here or to go. Great selection of sandwiches and vegetarian options. Hands down one of the best in Fremont!

Very goodI have brought maybe 6 people here to try it and everyone loved it.

Always delivers one of the best sandwiches you can find! Delicious.

These grinder take forever because they are amazing! Best grinders in Fremont. The French Dip is one of my favorites.