Quality Without Compromise
At Zay’z, quality isn’t a marketing phrase—it’s the foundation of everything we do. From the bread we bake each morning to the ingredients we source and the sauces we make from scratch, every decision is driven by one simple goal: serve food we’re genuinely proud to eat ourselves.
House-Baked Focaccia
Every sandwich begins with our focaccia.
We make our focaccia dough in-house using high-protein bread flour, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and yeast. The dough is carefully mixed, folded, proofed, and baked fresh to create the signature texture that defines a Zay’z sandwich—light and airy on the inside with a lightly crisp, golden crust. This isn't a product pulled from a freezer or delivered by a distributor. It’s bread made the old-fashioned way, requiring time, patience, and attention to detail. The long fermentation process develops flavor naturally, creating a focaccia that stands on its own while perfectly supporting the ingredients layered inside.
The result is bread with character, structure, and flavor—something increasingly rare in a world of shortcuts.
A True Scratch Kitchen
We believe great food starts with making things ourselves.
Nearly everything that passes through our kitchen is prepared in-house. Our dressings, sauces, spreads, pickles, jams, and specialty toppings are all crafted from scratch using real ingredients and traditional techniques. There are no seed oils of any kind in our products, only extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil. Rather than relying on pre-made products, we choose to put in the extra work because the difference is noticeable. Scratch-made food allows us to control quality, eliminate unnecessary additives, and create flavors that are uniquely our own.
It's a slower approach, but we believe it's the right one.
Premium Meats
Our sandwiches feature carefully selected meats including:
Martelli 24-Month Aged Prosciutto Crudo
Mastro Calabrese Salami
Citterio All-Natural Soppressata
Horner San Remo Genoa Salami
Golden Legacy Turkey
Golden Legacy Chicken
Geisha Imperial Quality Wild-Caught Blue Swimming Crab, Indonesia
Yellowfin Tuna
From traditional Italian cured meats to premium roasted poultry, we prioritize flavor, consistency, and quality above all else.
Exceptional Cheeses
We use a collection of premium cheeses sourced from respected dairies and cheesemakers:
Dofino Havarti
Tillamook Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Smoked Gouda
Galbani Provolone
Genuine Austrian Alps Mountain Cheese (Gruyère)
Great Midwest Ghost Pepper Cheddar
Great Midwest Swiss
Grande Stracciatella
Grande Ricotta Tanera
Fresh Produce
We believe produce should do more than simply fill space on a sandwich. Our produce is always locally sourced and brought in multiple times throughout the week, ensuring you are always eating the freshest quality possible.
Gluten-Free Done Right
Guests who need gluten-free options deserve more than an afterthought. We developed our own house-made gluten-free focaccia that reflects the same standards as everything else we make. Our vegan friendly GF slab is baked in-house using premium ingredients, including Caputo Fioreglut gluten-free flour and extra virgin olive oil. The result is a gluten-free bread that's soft, flavorful, and satisfying—without the dry, crumbly texture that often gives gluten-free bread a bad reputation. Because our gluten-free focaccia is made in small batches and handled with the same care as our traditional focaccia, guests can enjoy the full Zay’z experience without feeling like they're settling for a substitute.
Whether you choose gluten-free out of necessity or preference, we're committed to making it something worth looking forward to.
The Zay’z Difference
There are easier ways to build a sandwich:
We could buy pre-made sauces.
We could bring in frozen bread.
We could choose lower-cost ingredients.
Instead, we choose to bake, prepare, and assemble with intention.
Because when every ingredient matters, the final product tastes different.
And we think you'll notice.
