Prendi E Vai

San Diego, CA · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in San Diego
#142
of 3838 restaurants
City Percentile
86%
rating percentile
Address
Prendi E Vai, W Hawthorn St Ste#R-1A, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone
(619) 695-9117
Website
prendievaicafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Prendi E Vai is a restaurant located in San Diego, CA. It is one of 3,838 restaurants listed in San Diego. Its 4.8-star rating is above the San Diego city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Prendi E Vai

With over 50 years of experience going back to Southern Sicily, Prendi e Vai brings you hand crafted Italian Espresso beverages and homemade pastries with a mouth watering Focaccia line of Sandwiches and much more, all powered by San Diego’s Grab&Go... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Blake Johnston · Feb 2026

Great spot. I had the Siciliano, which was loaded with spicy meats and packed with flavor. Perfect amount of heat without being overpowering. My wife got the Parma Special with prosciutto, super creamy cheese, and arugula. Simple but insanely delicious. The schiacciata bread is crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside. So good. Everything tasted fresh, high quality, and made with care. You can tell they don’t cut corners. We’ll definitely be back to try more on the menu. If you’re craving a legit Italian sandwich, this place is a must.

★★★★★ 5.0 David Spiewak · Feb 2026

First trying out this semi new(ish) Italian sandwich place in Little Italy. The food was phenomenal and well priced and the service was kind and quick. Lots of great options here, need to come back and try more!

★★★★★ 5.0 Alvaro Gallego · Feb 2026

Wow, what a place. So glad they open this new restaurant in the area. These are by far the best Italian sandwiches in San Diego. Their original ingredients, attention to detail on each sandwich and their special ‘schiacciata’ bread are beyond amazing. Highly recommended. We’ll be back many times and again for these special sandwiches.

★★★★★ 5.0 Anthony Lucia · Feb 2026

Extremely friendly service, from the barista working his magic in the front window, to the gentleman behind the counter taking our order. Pictured is the egg and porchetta with pesto. It was very delicious. Also $9 is pretty reasonable. Their selection of grab and go sodas, pasta salads, desserts, and chips would make this spot ideal for all sorts of flavor combinations. We sat inside, and the relaxed, cafe feel forced us to linger a little longer. As we were leaving, somebody took a Sicilian pepperoni pizza out of the oven to rest until the lunch rush. I envy anyone who sank their teeth into a slice of that.

★★★★★ 5.0 Cindy Wang · Dec 2025

My Italian friend swears by these mouthwatering sandwiches so obviously I had to go try them. The newly opened Prendi E Vai located in Little Italy is a true gem. What makes their sandwiches stand out is the fresh baked schiacciata bread that’s crispy yet soft and airy on the inside. They only use high quality Italian meats, fresh cheeses, along with homemade spreads. Their menu has 13 schiacciata sandwiches with different meats like mortadella, prosciutto, porchetta and salami. Plus my favorite sandwiches have their creamy truffle cream and homemade pesto. If Italian sandwiches are not your thing, they also have regular sub sandwiches too. 🥪 Truffle parma: Prosciutto di Parma, burrata, sun-dried tomato, arugula, truffle cream 🥪 Guava cotto: Prosciutto Cotto, goat cheese, guava spread, a

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Italian restaurant

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