July, 2009
Rating : 10 out of 10
Tariff : Lunch for 6
- 6 entrees
- 6 fountain drinks
- $33
- Tip jar on counter
Atmosphere & Service
Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop is a true local favorite
(since 1983) in the Beaufort/Port Royal environs. Located along the busy,
commercial Ribaut Road, it doesn't look like much. It's a small one
story building, not much more than a shack, with a covered porch on the
front. Don't get your hopes up to be more impressed with what you
find
inside; it's small (4 or 5 tables and booths), old and a bit run down,
and it's usually packed with people waiting to order! The help
crowded
behind the counter are friendly but busy, so they keep the customers and
the orders moving. I've never seen them make a mistake on an
order, either. Some people stay to eat; many pick up to go orders.
Food
Some say it's the best sandwich in town, and I
might agree. Alvin Ord's has a few things going for them. First, the
bread: fresh baked daily, round mini loaves, in French or whole
wheat. This is very unique and delicious sandwich bread!
It's hard to explain why it's better than a roll or a bun, but it's
hearty and tastes homemade. They also come in 3 sizes (a large is
big enough for two of us to share). Second are the cold cuts:
outside of the Northeast or Chicago you have a hard time finding
authentic hoagies or Reuben sandwiches with really tasty corned beef or
pastrami, but Alvin Ord's has them! The menu is mainly sandwiches, some
salads, and a few sides. The combo plate is a sandwich, a bag of chips,
and a drink. While some people choose soda I always go for
southern 'sweet tea'. The shop's most famous 'original' sandwich is "The
Salvation"--this is in keeping with their mascot, a chubby Friar with
a tray of fresh bread loaves. It consists of cheddar, mozzarella, and
parmesan toasted on the bun; add ham, salami, spiced luncheon meat;
dress with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mustard. My two favorites
are the pastrami sandwich or the Reuben (melted Swiss, mozzarella,
cheddar, pastrami, sauerkraut, and spicy mustard--yum!). Other
family members like the tuna salad sandwich and the BBQ plate, but I'm
sticking with what they do best--that is unless I try the Beaufort
Philly (their version of a Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich) next time
I'm in town!
Alvin Ord's
1415 Ribaut Road
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 524-8222
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