Snarf’s Sandwiches opened its sixth metro area restaurant last week. Situated in the former Pi Pizzeria space at 10935 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, the new location joins Jodi and Maty Aronson‘s chainlet of sandwich shops, whose fifth location opened in Fenton late last year. Both stores are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. “It’s been a busy six months,” says Maty, who adds that more locations are planned. Here’s what to know before you go.
The Menu
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Like other Snarf’s locations, the Kirkwood shop serves an array of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.
The menu includes 22 classic and specialty sandwich options, in addition to other options on its “Not on the Menu” section. All sandwiches are offered in 7- and 12-inch versions (and some in a 5-inch size called the “novice”).
The classic Italian is the bestseller, though the classic turkey and Swiss is also popular. Among the specialty sandwiches, Jodi recommends the pastrami and corned beef. Popular items on the “Not on the Menu” list include Snarf’s cheesesteak (with two kinds of cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and giardiniera), and the Mother Clucker (with rotisserie chicken, bacon, provolone, and more).
Vegetarians might consider the artichoke and feta with provolone, or the mushroom and cheese (pictured at right). And customers looking for gluten-free options can request Snarf’s gluten-free bread. A “Snarflettes” kids’ menu offers 5-inch sandwiches, including peanut butter with honey and bananas.
Seven salads are available (with a Greek salad recently joining the mix), as well as soups, sides, and Zapp’s chips. Soda options include eight varieties from Breese, Illinois–based Excel Bottling, including Frostie root beer and black cherry soda.
The breakfast menu includes nine more sandwiches, which are available all day. Using real eggs for the sandwiches, Snarf’s also offers the option of adding an egg to other items.
The Atmosphere
Located in a standalone building with high visibility along Manchester Road, the new Snarf’s location is situated near a string of other acclaimed Kirkwood restaurants, including Nathaniel Reid Bakery and Taco Buddha.
The owners says the landlord approached him about the space, and they jumped at the opportunity.
“We’re so excited to be a part of the Kirkwood community,” Jodi says. “It’s a great location.”
“And very neighborly,” Maty adds. “We’re seeing lots of families and kids coming in to eat.”
Large windows allow plenty of natural light to fill the interior. The owners are still working on some of the design touches, including artwork for the walls, stickers for the windows, and other details that will warm the space and be consistent with the brand’s other colorful locations.
A spacious 50-seat floor plan provides ample seating after customers order at the counter. There’s also a deck overlooking Manchester with bright red chairs and tables, and umbrellas coming soon. The space will be ideal “when it’s not 100 degrees,” Jodi quips.
The Background
The first Snarf’s location opened in Boulder, Colorado, in 1996. The business entered the St. Louis market in 2010 at a location in the Delmar Loop, which has since closed. A downtown location at the MX opened in 2012, followed by locations at Saint Louis University, along Skinker, in Maryland Heights, and in Fenton.
And while the past year has been busy for Jodi and Maty, they’re already looking for ways to expand, possibly adding locations in West County and St. Charles County. They joke that they need to catch up on lost time after the pandemic—but it’s doubtful they’ll catch up with Jodi’s older brother, Jimmy Seidel, who owns more than 30 Snarf’s locations in Colorado and two in Texas.
