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The Saint
Food & Drink$$

The Saint

Italian sandwiches built from Acme bread and Boar's Head provisions

Laurel, Oakland

About This Place

The Saint operates out of a small storefront on MacArthur Boulevard with a straightforward mission: build sandwiches using ingredients that actually matter. They source Acme Bread from Berkeley, pair it with specialty meat and cheese from Boar's Head Provisions, and stock whatever produce is fresh that day. It's the kind of place where the supply chain is visible in what lands on your plate. The operation runs a tight schedule, staying closed Mondays and keeping limited hours the rest of the week (11am to 3pm Tuesday through Thursday, extending to 4pm on weekends). They've partnered with Temescal Brewery to rotate seasonal local beers on tap, which means you can actually drink something worth ordering alongside whatever you're eating. If you need sandwiches for a larger gathering, they handle catering.
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Details

Cost
$$Mid-range
Best For
All Ages
Hours
Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM Thursday 11 AM–3 PM Friday 11 AM–4 PM Saturday 11 AM–4 PM Sunday 11 AM–4 PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM
Address
3016 MacArthur BoulevardOakland, CA 94602
Phone
(510) 479-3554
Links
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February 24, 2026

In the News

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    The Oakland Post·Mar 11, 2026
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    ABC10·Oct 20, 2025
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    East Bay Express·Sep 15, 2021
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Details

Cost
$$Mid-range
Best For
All Ages
Hours
Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM Thursday 11 AM–3 PM Friday 11 AM–4 PM Saturday 11 AM–4 PM Sunday 11 AM–4 PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM
Address
3016 MacArthur BoulevardOakland, CA 94602
Phone
(510) 479-3554
Links
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Added
February 24, 2026

Meet the Owner

SJ Boney

SJ Boney

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