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Overpriced and underwhelming
O Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar

Member Name: RubiaKat
Product:
O Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar
Date: 24/01/10
Rating:
Advantages: The tripledecker sandwich is pretty good
Disadvantages: Price, and lack of originality compared to other sandwich shops
I think O'Briens is pretty over rated and over priced. Every now and again they do a soup and sandwich deal which can be quite a good price, but if you were to go in and get a sandwich, packet of crisps and a drink, it can set you back almost £7! You can get the same from Boots for £2.99! I don't see how the quality of the sandwiches justifies the prices. Sure, the bread is a bit thicker, but as far as the fillings go, it's nothing different you would get in any other sandwich shop. However, before I was a vegetarian, when I'm feeling a little flush and extravagant, I did like their Tripledecker sandwich. It was bacon, chicken mayo and coleslaw, with three layers of toasted bread. It was actually a really good sandwich, and something you wouldn't be able to get in many other sandwich shops, but it was pricey too - around £4.50! It's no wonder people that are strapped for cash go to places like MacDonalds when you can get a burger, chips and a drink for the same price! I know O'Briens has 'specialities' like some kind of bread shaped like a clover (???) but whenever I went in (by the way, only reason was because it was the only sandwich shop close to my office) all I could see was people ordering your bog standard egg mayonnaise on brown bread. If you have a choice, go to Boots, or go to the smaller, independently owned sandwich shops, you won't feel ripped off afterwards!
Summary: If you have lots of disposable income & aren't fussed about what you eat, then O'Briens is fine

