Sequoia Sandwich Company

The Sequoia Sandwich Company was started by Gary Blackburn and Jeff Simpson, two friends who grew tired of their corporate jobs and decided to trade-in their white shirts and ties to pursue their own business venture doing something more rewarding and fun.

Gary is a native of Bakersfield and Jeff hales from Phoenix. Jeff is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans and Thunderbird International School of Management. Gary carries a BA and MBA from California State University Bakersfield. Both entered the banking industry after graduating, whereupon their careers crossed pathsin 1993 at a summer management school for credit union executives at Claremont College. Jeff later went on to work for several banks including BankBoston. It was shortly after arriving in Boston, that on an ice-cold January day Jeff made the call to Gary that started it all, "What would you think about doing something on our own?" The rest is history!

Sequoia Sandwich is not a franchise, the concept was conceived and developed entirely by Jeff and Gary; a high-quality “premium” deli, with hand-crafted fresh sandwiches, but with the operational efficiencies of a quick-service restaurant, in a larger, more upscale environment than the average sub-shop.

After a year of planning and more than 6 months of renovation, the first store in Downtown Bakersfield opened in September 1999. With the project way over budget, and having given up their banking jobs, the thought of failure was not an option. Fortunately, with the support of family, friends, and the community, the store was an immediate success. Word-of-mouth became the company’s best advertisement.

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Cracked Pepper Turkey, served on a Ciabatta Roll, with Cream Cheese, Leaf Lettuce, Red Onion and Dijon Marinated Artichoke Hearts $7.95

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Chili & Cornbread Special

A large cup of our delicious Chili with a piece of cornbread. Chz/onions included.

Price : $6.95 Add to Cart

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Buffalo Chicken

Our special sliced roasted chicken tossed in spicy Buffalo hot sauce and grilled up with melted Pepper-Jack cheese, served on a hot buttered French roll and topped with fresh shredded lettuce. Served with your choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing on the side. $7.95

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