Lunch at Hot off the Grill

I was going to Quizno's for lunch to check out their $5 sub deal that I saw a commercial for last night. They're trying to combat their rival Subway's $5 sub deal. Anyway the manager said they just got the promotional material, and they weren't set up for the deal yet. I told him I'd come back another day when they're ready (maybe). This gave me the opportunity to check out the restaurant next door, and I'm glad things worked out the way they did.

I've always passed by Hot off the Grill, but never ventured in. I ended up getting the club sandwich combo for $6.99 plus tax. I like club sandwiches and I thought this would be like any other, but I was wrong. You get your choice of bread including white, wheat or sourdough. Bonus! I love sourdough. While I was waiting for my order I filled my soda cup with my standard mixture of 15% lemonade and 85% diet coke. I noticed they had some hot carrots by the lemons and other condiments so I scooped some up into a paper basket. They were pretty good. Not as good as Serrano's Super Salsa in San Diego, but an unexpected delight nevertheless. Bonus #2. When my food came I was surprised by the size of the dish. The amount of food you get for the price blows away Quizno's (especially the one here in Seal Beach which seems like they charge an extra dollar for being in an upper scale neighborhood), but would it taste good? Have no fear the food is excellent.