Village Cheese House -- 5/5

As I mentioned a couple entries ago, my new friend and I have decided to dedicate our Thursday afternoons to lunching at new restaurants across town. Our first stop was a made-to-order sandwich shop that I've heard pretty good things about and wanted to check it out.

1. Food -- 5/5 This is what a sandwich should be. (Don't kill me if you're a die-hard Ike's fan!) A beautiful, soft, albeit enormous whole wheat roll + tender deli chicken + fresh lettuce and red onions + provolone + the special house sauce = love. My friend got smoked turkey, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and the special house sauce on their famous Dutch Crunch bread; I only had a bite, but considering that she tried to save the 2nd half for dinner and then ended up giving in and eating it during class really says something. Sandwiches are made-to-order off of a list of dozens of possible meats, cheese, veggies, and sauces. The shop also stocks a variety of drinks, chips, and novelty snacks and European chocolate.
2. Service -- 5/5 Very efficient order-takers, especially considering the volume of customers around lunchtime, and skilled sandwich-makers.
3. Price -- 3.5/5 So maybe $8.50 is a little much for a sandwich, but like I said, they're huge! Half is definitely enough for a meal, leaving you with the other half for dinner or a convenient bag lunch the next day that will have all your peers slobbering with jealousy.
4. Location and Setting -- 5/5 Located in the back corner of the Town and Country shopping center on El Camino, the Cheese House is tucked away to the left of CVS, behind the high-end sportswear store and next to the state senator's office. It's a surprisingly spacious unit with a nicely organized line, good deli atmosphere, and a beautiful patio with plenty of wrought iron tables and benches for a sunny day. Plus, it's like two blocks away from Stanford. So you have 20 minutes to grab one of the best subs in town and get back to class? Not a problem. Also conveniently located in the same center as Trader Joe's, CVS, Kara's cupcakes, Cold Stone Creamery, and a bunch of other random rich people stores. Get your sandwich on the go if you've got a busy afternoon of errand-running ahead!
5. Good for... a much-needed lunch break in the sun. Or in the rain. Or whenever, really. I also hear it's a good morning-after/hangover recovery place. Don't know from experience, but I believe it.