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11/07/2026
Make Thanksgiving dinner a bfd! We’ll be smoking, mashing, roasting, whipping, and cassaroling so you don’t have to! Same price as last year. Swipe for the complete menu, plus à la carte options. Swipe again for the order form!
Thanksgiving dinner menu plus à la carte sides and desserts.
The official BFD Thanksgiving order form. Beware of imitations!
Chef Sheep and one of his famous smoked turkeys!
11/05/2026
honored doesn’t even begin to describe it. thank you to Hillcrest | Memes, History, Resources, News, Pop Culture and the incredible humans behind it: and Benny Cartwright for seeing us as part of the Hillcrest Honors community. we are thrilled and we will see you Nov 16th! 🫶🏼
Dad and Mom 🥹
it’s a sign
10/21/2026
Chef Sheep just turned out his first batch of chili for the season! we are expecting rain this evening, so stop by to let us solve your “what’s for dinner?” quandary. open until 6pm, daily.
chili szn 🥄
10/09/2026
one of our more ... peculiar sandwiches: the b3.
blackened chicken, brussels sprout, brie, house aioli, honey dijon on ciabatta. thank you to Emma D for dining with us while in San Diego. she says, "The B3 really blew it out of the water, they make brussels on a sandwich work so well!"
thank you for your continued support. order online at bfdonlineorder.com [link in bio], call 619-255-4100, or walk up to the corner of polk ave & park blvd. open for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup daily 10 am to 6 pm.
📷 Emma Deal
09/23/2026
open wide ... 'the monster' has more than 15 ingredients & weighs in at 2 lbs!
thank you for your continued support. order online at bfdonlineorder.com, call 619-255-4100, or walk up to the corner of polk ave & park blvd. open for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup daily 10 am to 6 pm.
📷 jonathan bewley
09/16/2026
heavily inspired by the state of Sonora, Mexico, Chef Sheep holds this sandwich near and dear to his heart. he builds layers of roasted chicken, char-roasted poblano pepper, jack cheese, and tops it all with corn salsa inside a Sadie Rose Baking Co ciabatta. grab one today!
thank you for your continued support. order online at bfdonlineorder.com, call 619-255-4100, or walk up to the corner of polk ave & park blvd. open for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup daily 10 am to 6 pm.
09/05/2026
what makes our sandwiches so special? we think it's Chef Sheep Riley's uncompromising passion for great food. come by for his 'loins of fire' on a fresh torpedo.
thank you for your continued support. order online at bfdonlineorder.com, call 619-255-4100, or walk up to the corner of polk ave & park blvd. open for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup daily 10 am to 6 pm.
📷 thomas lappin
08/29/2026
ham & poppy for the humans
thank you for your continued support. order online at bfdonlineorder.com [link in bio], call 619-255-4100, or walk up to the corner of polk ave & park blvd. open for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup daily 10 am to 6 pm.
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Big Front Door is an award-winning sandwich & salad deli curated by Chef Sheep in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego, California.
08/07/2026
subtle reminder that we serve breakfast all day
h.b.d. sandwich- black forest ham, brie, honey dijon mustard, arugula, baked 3 egg patty on a fluffy sadie rose ciabatta roll
thank you for your continued support. order online at bfdonlineorder.com [link in bio], call 619-255-4100, or walk up to the corner of polk ave & park blvd. open for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup daily 10 am to 6 pm.
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07/28/2026
the boys of summer are back in town! grab a delicious sandwich from us and take it to the game with you. pre-order online at bfdonlineorder.com and your food will be ready when you arrive! take the MTS straight to the ballpark and you’re set!
Address
4075 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92103
If you're traveling by public transport, take the Orange Line trolley to the Park Boulevard stop. Alternatively, take bus number 7 or 215 and get off at Park Boulevard and University Avenue.
For those driving, take Highway 94 West and exit on 16th Street. Turn left on C Street, then right on Park Boulevard. Paid and street parking is available in the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 6pm |
| Friday |
10am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 6pm |
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What people say
Big Front Door, located on Park Boulevard in San Diego, is a must-visit for anyone looking for an artisan "savory" deli experience. Affectionately called bfd, this sandwich shop and restaurant features house-roasted meats, sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, cheeses, and baked goods - all made in-house except for the bread which is delivered daily from Sadie Rose Baking Co.
What sets Big Front Door apart is their retail wine and craft beer shop that features unique and smaller production libations. This adds to the overall dining experience and allows customers to enjoy a perfectly paired drink with their meal.
The atmosphere at Big Front Door is cozy and welcoming with friendly staff who are always ready to help you choose from their extensive menu. Whether you're in the mood for a classic sandwich or something more adventurous like their famous "Piggy" sandwich with pulled pork and bacon jam, there's something for everyone at bfd.
Overall, Big Front Door on Park Boulevard is a fantastic spot to grab a delicious meal with friends or family. With its high-quality ingredients and attention to detail in every dish, it's no wonder why this deli has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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