Wagsy's Hot Beef Sandwiches
Location: SW 5th and Oak
Hours: Weekdays, 10am-4pm
The Story:
Family is the strongest bond one will have in his or her life. To me, it’s always a cool story when a parent and child take a common interest and open a business together based on that shared link. At Wagsy’s, which opened in early January 2012, Kevin and his son, Eric, share their love for sandwiches with the public.
Wagsy is Kevin’s nickname, given to him by some of his good friends. There are five sandwiches on the regular menu, each using a fresh Italian roll. Several sandwiches are named for various regions of the United States. I had the Beef ‘n Bourbon sandwich with thin slices of roast beef, chopped cabbage, and Wagsy’s special BBQ sauce infused with premium Maker’s Mark bourbon. The large slices of roast beef are extremely tender and juicy with the fresh cabbage adding that contrasting crunchy element. The warm tangy/sweet BBQ sauce is a home run, and the bourbon shines through. The Italian roll is soft when biting into it, yet thick enough to encase the beef, sauce, and cabbage. A simple sandwich, yet so comforting.
Wagsy's Hot Beef Sandwiches
People have raved about the Chi-Town Beef Dip – a beef sandwich dipped in au jus, and the Rip City – roast beef and garlic butter sautéed mushrooms. Wagsy’s also offers a vegetarian sandwich option. Wagsy’s is open on weekdays for lunch. Check them out and tell ‘em Food Carts Portland sent ya!
Sample Menu:
- Chi-Town Beef Dip – $5; USDA choice beef wet-dipped in au jus
- Philly – $6; choice beef smothered in cheese sauce, peppers, and onions
- Rip City – $6; roast beef covered with garlic butter sautéed mushrooms
- Beef ‘n Bourbon – $6; roast beef, cabbage, and bourbon-infused BBQ sauce
- Veggie-no-Beef – $6; garlic butter sautéed mushrooms, simmered onions and peppers, cheese sauce, and cabbage
Hours: Weekdays, 10am-4pm
Phone: 503 884 0658
Twitter: @Wagsys
This place is pretty good and the guys working there are very friendly. The cheese sauce on the Philly could be switched out but other than that, great!
I ordered the Chi-Town, and within 3 minutes it was served to me hot and fresh! These guys rock! I will be back!
Awesome sandwiches. Love the bread. It is always so fresh. Really enjoyed the veggie sandwich and my husband especially liked the Chi Beef. You gotta try ‘em! They are quick, yet top notch!
There should be a Wagsy’s in every big city. A diamond in the rough! I’m glad I got to eat at his first cart! Beef N Bourbon was wonderful!!!!! Thank You Wagsy!!!!!!
So far I’ve had the Chi-Town Beef Dip and the Rip City. Both sandwiches are stellar. If you like mushrooms I’d totally recommend the Rip City. I had this one today and one of my coworkers who works a few rows over from me wanted to know what smelled so good! The service is fantastic and super friendly. Thanks for making my Friday!!!
I had the special today (Beef, bacon, smoked cheddar and french onion mayo) and it was awesome! It came out much bigger than I was expecting, overflowing with lean, moist beef. The fast, friendly service and amazing sandwiches will keep me coming back.