By Kat Diltz

Staff Writer

Board & Brew in Carlsbad Village specializes in creating delicious quality sandwiches, with a broad menu that has something for everyone to enjoy.

Founded in 1979 in Del Mar, California, Board & Brew has stayed true to its mission of creating healthy meals made with real meat and fresh vegetables daily. Their simple menu and delicious meal options always make for a pleasant dining experience.

Not only is the menu easy to navigate through, but their food is quite affordable for the quantity served–each sandwich is large enough to split with a friend (or you can save the other half for lunch the next day!). What makes Board & Brew different from any other sandwich chain is their “secret sauce” that is included with every sandwich and brings out each meal’s unique flavor. It is definitely a signature condiment that cannot be found in your standard fast-food sandwich chain.

My personal favorite is the grilled Baja chicken sandwich, which consists of marinated chicken breast with grilled onions, jalapeño peppers and melted jack cheese on a toasted French baguette. It also includes mayo, tomato and lettuce.

In addition, the menu also provides heartier sandwiches like the grilled roast beef spicy sandwich, and vegetarian options like the Vegi Supreme. Every sandwich pairs well with a soft drink, iced tea or local craft beer. Side orders include soup of the day specials and an array of different salads–cobb, Ceasar and green–with homemade dressings.

In my experience, the service at the Carlsbad location has always been friendly and helpful, and the interior atmosphere has a beachy, true-to-Southern-California vibe. The restaurant also offers catering services for parties or office events. I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my meal to arrive, and it always looked presentable and filling.

With its relaxed environment, healthy and fresh meals and refreshing beverages, Board & Brew is worth checking out.

Board & Brew is open from 10 a.m to 9 p.m Monday through Sunday. It is located at 201 Oak Ave, Carlsbad, CA. The restaurant’s phone number is (760) 434-4466.