Gherkin's Sandwich Shop

Montara, CA · Sandwich shop

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Montara
#2
of 3 restaurants
City Percentile
50%
rating percentile
Address
Gherkin's Sandwich Shop, 171 7th St, Montara, CA 94037
Phone
(650) 728-2211
Website
www.eatgherkins.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Gherkin's Sandwich Shop is a restaurant located in Montara, CA. It is one of 3 restaurants listed in Montara. Its 4.5-star rating matches the Montara city average of 4.6 stars. It ranks #2 among Montara restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday9 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 rachana karri · Mar 2026

The place feels warm and welcoming. almost like you’re getting a home-cooked sandwich rather than something commercial. I loved that they offer different bread options like sourdough, Dutch crunch, and several others, so you can really customize your sandwich. The ingredients tasted fresh, and everything felt thoughtfully made. Even the pastry was warm and comforting.Overall, a simple, cozy spot with fresh food and a relaxed vibe. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Half Moon Bay.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dustin Atwood · Feb 2026

Excellent sando spot with generous portions in Montara. I've been coming here for years now as I am addicted to the culinary masterpiece which is the Nor-Cal, #27. That one in particular wont be for everyone but it is one of my favorite sandwiches on the planet. The Cal Fire is also amazing. Totally recommend this place and always plan to keep coming back. One of my favorite things to do is go run my dog on the beach then grab one of these sandwiches and thats always a great day.

★★★★★ 5.0 Hannah Koopman · Jan 2026

Insane sandwiches: so good! Favorite place to grab lunch when hiking in Pacifica area. Sandwiches are absolutely massive (could easily share one). Plenty of options, including vegetarian.

★★★★☆ 4.0 A Phoenix · Sep 2025

For years I’ve been curious about this spot! I finally got to try it out. Overall I really like this sandwich spot! The staff is very friendly and happy to give suggestions. The restaurant itself is really cool, and the vibes are awesome! My only qualm is that the food is a bit pricey, and they could add more sauce to the sandwiches, but overall it’s awesome! So whether you’re passing through, out for the day at the beach, or just looking to try something new I do recommend this cool little eatery.

★★★★★ 5.0 Shawn OHare · Dec 2025

Delicious, big sandwiches. Very impressive and flavorful. Would definitely recommend and come back. Best sandwiches on the PCH! Got the #4. Turkey and bacon with avocado

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Sandwich shopFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant

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