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Bodega Rita's

Sandwich shop

😐 The menu is incredibly promising with a lot of variety of flavours. Unfortunately the awful value for money and sandwich construction let it down. I've been twice and the first time I had The Tony. An interesting Italian inspired sandwich that was let down ultimately by the confusing combination of... People often mention sandwich, good,


Address

91 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BH, United Kingdom

Website

www.ritasdining.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (87 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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  • 3/5 N L. 1 year ago on Google
    The menu is incredibly promising with a lot of variety of flavours. Unfortunately the awful value for money and sandwich construction let it down. I've been twice and the first time I had The Tony. An interesting Italian inspired sandwich that was let down ultimately by the confusing combination of pesto, smoked cheese and pickled vegetables. By the time I finished it I'd wished the pickled veg was excluded. The second time I had The Gonzo. I think this sandwich is a lot more complete and the flavours all compliment each other well. Unfortunately the way the filling was spaced out meant that large parts of it were just a bland combination of lettuce and coriander devoid of all the other ingredients which were bunched up together somewhere else in the sandwich. Despite all of this I am still tempted to go back and try The Second City or Le Merguez even if it does bankrupt me.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chengaiz K. 5 years ago on Google • 191 reviews
    We had the baba sandwich and it was excellent. We visited the restaurant at the end of the day and they had sold out of many of their sandwiches.... Which just goes to show how good they are! It's a great place to grab a sandwich especially in summer as a lost of their seating is outdoors.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 T R. 1 year ago on Google • 60 reviews
    I had the fried chicken roll here which was excellent. Generous portion of chicken that was fresh and the batter had the right balance of crunch and chewiness. Very impressed! Quick service and nice vibe inside. Quite small but some outdoor seating which is nice in the sun. Due to the price (10.50) I wont be a regular, but lovely for a treat! If prices were slightly lower it would be 5 stars from me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cahir C. 5 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    A friendly , cosy , little gem of a place with amazing sandwiches , breakfasts , coffee , pastries and Mexican / Asian delights. The egg sandwich can only be described as “heaven of earth” and the staff are the friendliest bunch ever . More than highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David garijo m. 4 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    BEST-SANDWICH-EVER. I had every intention to post a picture of my King Banh Mi but it looked (and tasted) so good I could only manage to stop when I was halfway through. Great, fun (a bit hidden) gem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aidan P. 1 year ago on Google • 517 reviews
    Great coffee

  • 1/5 Elo O. 1 year ago on Google
    Waited 30 mins for a sandwich that tasted worst than pret. Would say overpriced and underdelivered . Not for me
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mat L. 1 year ago on Google • 112 reviews
    I love a bodega sandwich, and this was a lovely (slightly fancied up) bodega sandwich. Coffee was decent, space is small but airy and stocks a limited selection of pretty standard hipster provisions. But the chances are you’re going to stop by for a sandwich, and it’s well worth it. Had The Second City, and I thought it was a pretty perfect butty: well constructed, a good balance of flavours with a bit of spice, sweet, sour and comforting warm beef. The bread was exactly right for this type of sandwich, and offered good flavour itself. The whole thing wasn’t overfilled but neither was it stingy, and it held together from first bite to last.

  • 4/5 Graham D. 4 years ago on Google • 92 reviews
    I had the big Banh Mi which I didn’t even realise was vegan, just thought it was some lovely veges. Either way was super tasty lots of mushrooms, peanut butter, carrots and the bread was nicely soft. Good quick pit stop, nice staff. Def recommend it if you’re in the area as other places get rammed as are easier to find.

  • 3/5 Ali G. 1 year ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Good little work lunch spot! Quick service with some great homemade bits I definitely need to grab. Quite underfilled (£8.50) oyster mushroom banh mi style sando that was heavy on bread and lacked any real umph. Could definitely work on the sandwich but all other amenities are present.

  • 3/5 Alex G. 1 year ago on Google • 65 reviews
    It's expensive for what it is. And the banh mi is just a standard baguette (not actually banh mi)

  • 5/5 Ms S. 5 years ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Flavours on all sorts of point. Cutest snacks and treats that are equally on point. Loved it! And will definitely be back for more.

  • 5/5 M 1 year ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Lunch doesn’t have to be a boring, sad affair which is where the Bodega comes to the rescue. Freshly prepared subs, tacos and as of recently quesadillas as well as soft drinks galore. And if you’re lucky, you can get your hands on their infamous chicken roll!!

  • 3/5 alessandra f. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Fast service and sandwich was nice. Portion size was good and I liked the filling once I got passed the large amount of bread. However, I would say it's extremely overpriced so I wouldn't come here regularly, if at all. It's good, but the bottom line is that it's a ripoff for the price, none of the products should be over £6.50 max and I paid almost double that for my sandwich.

  • 5/5 - C. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious sandwiches, one of the best vegan sandwiches I have tasted. Customer service was great too.

  • 1/5 Jack B. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Unreal sandwiches - However upon my last two visits with friends from work - we both ended up with food poisoning, shortly after eating here.

  • 5/5 Paweł S. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty sandwich, I liked it, maybe it could be assembled better but it wasn't falling apart and that's the most important part.

  • 5/5 Arthur B. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite quick sandwich lunch place. Rita likes to enjoy life so watch out for irregular opening hours.


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Amenities


  • Service options
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Casual
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Counter service
    • ✓️ Family friendly
    • ✓️ LGBTQ+ friendly
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
    • ✓️ Transgender safe space
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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