Opening hours
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Typical hours for sandwich shops in El Cajon
Most sandwich shops in El Cajon open around 8:30 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 100% are open on Sundays and 50% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 8 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1300 North 2nd StreetEl Cajon, CA 92021
About The Grinder
Located at 1300 North 2nd Street in El Cajon, California, The Grinder is a sandwich shop. It's part of our guide to 189 restaurants, cafes and bars in El Cajon.
Quick facts
- Category
- Sandwich Shop
- Address
- 1300 North 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
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Popular times (typical for sandwich shops)
Sandwich shops are usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of sandwich shops in El Cajon.
Typical prices for sandwich shops across the US
Based on 42 menus with 769 priced items from sandwich shops across the US, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $10.98.
We don’t have The Grinder’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what sandwich shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Roast Beef | 24% | $7.92 |
| French Fries | 21% | $5.99 |
| Ham | 21% | $4.29 |
| Onion Rings | 21% | $3.99 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 19% | $7.10 |
| Hot Dog | 19% | $5.49 |
| Turkey | 19% | $9.69 |
| Tuna Salad | 19% | $6.99 |
Calculated from 42 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What sandwich shops usually offer
Across 42 sandwich shops in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 88% offer takeout
- 81% offer delivery
- 81% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
- 79% are described as good for kids
- 79% accept mobile payments
Ask The Grinder directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Grinder there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 29 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), Pizza (5), Bars & Pubs (3), and Burgers & Fast Food (2).
Competition is light: 1 other sandwich shop is within a mile and 14 within three miles. The closest is Subway, 0.9 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexLos Chavos< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPizza Xpress0.4 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeCafe Bella0.4 mi
- VietnamesePho Tam0.5 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsRose Donuts And Ice Cream0.5 mi
What to expect at a sandwich shop
Delis and sandwich shops are a lunch institution: Jewish-style delis with pastrami and corned beef piled high, Italian delis with hoagies and imported cold cuts, sub shops, Philadelphia cheesesteak stands and modern sandwich counters. Many also sell prepared salads, soups and grocery items.
What to order
- Pastrami or corned beef on rye – the classic Jewish deli order
- Italian sub or hoagie – cured meats, provolone and oil and vinegar
- Cheesesteak – ask for it “wit” onions in Philadelphia
- Reuben – corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing
Good to know
- Lunchtime lines move fast if you know your order before you reach the counter.
- Many delis close in the late afternoon – check before planning a dinner visit.
- Half sandwiches with soup are a common, lighter option.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Grinder located?
The Grinder is located at 1300 North 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021.
What else is near The Grinder?
There are 29 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Grinder. Nearby options include Los Chavos (< 0.1 mi), Pizza Xpress (0.4 mi), and Cafe Bella (0.4 mi).
Are there other sandwich shops near The Grinder?
1 other sandwich shop within a mile. The closest is Subway, 0.9 mi away.
How much do sandwich shops across the US cost?
Based on 42 menus with 769 priced items from sandwich shops across the US, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $10.98.
Nearby places
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