The Refuge

Restaurant · San Carlos, San Mateo County

Where it is

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Particularly interesting

• De Arbol Cheesesteak (89): ingredient not in the pantry: Chile de Arbol Sauce
• The 963 (51): ingredient not in the pantry: Apple Slaw

The sandwiches

1. Bleu Cheese Burger burger 78 excellent

   burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: beef burger patty; crumbled blue cheese; tomatoes; crispy fried onions; ranch (low tier).

2. Brie Burger burger 64 very good

   burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: beef patty; brie cheese; mushrooms; tomatoes; oregano; aioli.

3. Cheese Burger burger 85 outstanding

   burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: beef patty; american cheese (low tier); tomatoes; romaine; red onions.

4. De Arbol Cheesesteak 89 outstanding

   hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: sliced rib-eye; avocado sauce; de arbol sauce; sour cream; red onion; lettuce; tomato; cilantro; cheddar cheese.

   Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Chile de Arbol Sauce.

5. Grilled Cheese & Soup 72 very good

   sourdough bread, toasted: melted provolone; butter.

   In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (grilled cheese as it is served).

6. Impossible Burger burger 65 very good

   burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: seared plant-based burger; melted provolone; avocado; lettuce; tomato; onion; romesco sauce (high tier).

7. O.G. Cheesesteak 72 very good (much of this build is inferred)

   hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: sliced rib-eye; provolone cheese; grilled onion; american cheese.

   In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (cheesesteak as it is served).

8. Pastrami Burger burger 84 excellent

   burger bun, toasted: beef burger patty; sliced pastrami; melted swiss; sauerkraut; russian dressing.

9. Pastrami Cheesesteak 60 solid

   hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: juicy rib-eye; savory pastrami; melted swiss; caramelized onions; zesty horseradish aioli.

10. Plain Pastrami 61 solid

    toasted rye bread, toasted: pastrami; pickles; pickled onions.

11. Reuben 89 outstanding

    toasted rye, toasted: pastrami; sauerkraut; melted swiss; crazy russian dressing.

12. Swiss & Mustard 87 outstanding

    toasted rye, toasted: pastrami; swiss; gulden's mustard.

13. The 963 51 solid

    toasted rye, toasted: pastrami; apple slaw (dijonnaise, fuji apple, jalapeno, red onion, walnuts and celery); melted american cheese (low tier).

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Apple Slaw.

14. The Champ Cheesesteak 60 solid

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: sliced rib-eye; mushrooms; roasted red bell peppers; provolone.

15. The Toasted Slaw #19 83 excellent

    toasted rye, toasted: pastrami; coleslaw; swiss (not melted); crazy russian dressing.

16. Tuna Melt 78 excellent

    sourdough bread, toasted: albacore tuna; onion; celery; dill; mayo; american cheese (low tier).

17. Western Cheesesteak 81 excellent

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: sliced rib-eye; bacon; fried onions; provolone cheese; bbq sauce; cilantro; ranch (low tier).

18. Wit Cheesesteak 55 solid

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: sliced rib-eye; caramelized onions; cherry peppers; refuge cheese sauce (low tier).

Menu read 2026-09; items and prices change. The Sandwich Score is the site's opinion of each recipe as the menu lists it, not a review of the shop. Tiers and house-made marks follow the menu's own wording.