ok. it happened. the weather dipped below 65, and suddenly, it became fall-ish and wintery. the way we see it, there’s no better way to warm up than digging into a delicious hot sandwich from big front door. our menu has something for everyone and every occasion:
post-shopping fill-up
after a long day checking friends and family off your holiday gift list, our smokey the meatloaf sandwich with cheddar, roma tomato and house-made ketchup on sourdough is sure to hit the spot. it might even give you a second wind to hit one more sale or two.
december nights picnic
big front door is right up the street from balboa park, so if you’re planning to attend the annual december nights festival (dec. 2-3), stop by first to pick up a hot eggplant ball sandwich and let our made-from-scratch marinara sauce warm your belly right up.
a lighter touch
holiday food is notoriously heavy and rich. now that we think about it, it’s no wonder gym memberships spike in January. take a break between feasts to enjoy our hot hoisin-ginger pulled pork sandwich with the fresh, light flavors of carrot, cabbage, cilantro, and scallion.
thanksgiving forever
on the other hand, if you’re the type that wishes there were more feast-focused holidays available during the year, don’t despair. our o.f.t. sandwich is basically thanksgiving in your mouth: turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes, plus optional “goods” (candied bacon stuffing, green beans and cranberry relish).
summer dreamin’
for those cold, gray days that don’t even give you the benefit of rain, cozy up with our hot saucy baby back rib sandwich with oven roasted onion. then close your eyes and envision a sunny summertime barbecue to warm you from the inside out.
feeding a crowd?
if you’re in charge of feeding a crowd of family and friends but you’re short on time—or gourmet cooking skills—look no further than our catering menu, which features the sandwiches and salads we’re known for, plus full-plate dinners, platters, sides and desserts including:
if you’re really short on time, you can also pick up drinks at our in-house wine and beer shop (plus unique gourmet sodas from around the country).
- house-smoked turkey breast dinner
- boneless baby back bbq rib dinner
- lemon and fennel roasted salmon dinner
- build-your-own mini sandwich platter
- artisan cheese platter
- seasonal vegetable crudité platter
- soup by the gallon
- cookies, chocolate bombs and loaf brioche bread pudding
if you’re really short on time, you can also pick up drinks at our in-house wine and beer shop (plus unique gourmet sodas from around the country).
holiday food hassles solved at b.f.d.
we can’t brave the mall crowds or wrap your towering pile of presents for you, but big front door can at least ease your holiday meal stress, and maybe even check off a few gift recipients on your list.
we offer gift cards!
bfd gift cards are perfect for your locally based family and friends. so stop in today to pick up a few, plus a nice hot sandwich for yourself. (even on days when the weather swings north of 70, it must be winter somewhere, right?)