Recently stopped by Beach City Deli & BBQ after seeing recommendations online and decided to order the Big Kahuna. Honestly, one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. The pineapple added to what's basically a Cuban style sandwich sounds different at first, but it works perfectly. The balance of sweet, savory, crispy, and smoky was spot on. Everything tasted super fresh and the bread held everything together perfectly without getting soggy. My original plan was to eat half and save the rest for later... yeah, that didn't happen. Ended up finishing the whole thing because it was that good. Service was friendly, food came out quick, and the whole spot had a really chill local vibe. Definitely a hidden gem if you're in the area. Highly recommend this place and I'll for sure be back to try more off the menu. read more

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BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEY Free 8 inch cold sandwich for VIP members (6 Way Italian not included) Big Bucky (choice of 3 meats) 6 way Italian is my usual go-to, so it's unfortunate the sandwich is no longer included in the birthday month promo. But, I understand. That particular sandwich is loaded with 6 kinds of meat. The contingency sandwich became the Big Bucky, w/ the choice of 3 meats. Soppressata, mortadella, bacon, extra onions, pickles & tomatoes. A satisfying, filling sub sandwich that made for a pleasurable lunch. A nominal wait, the meat were freshly sliced, and assembling the sandwich with plump & crisp vegetables, it was worth every minute of delay. The cashier was friendly & a pleasure to deal with, too. read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Big Bucky - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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My three stars are solely on the price! There wasn't any value for the price Two sandwiches = $27.40 Chicken and bread, nothing else (hot) (very basic) Italian deli, ham, salami, cap and cheeses (cold) Two sandwiches, both 8 inches, both a lot of bread. Food tastes great but not worth the price. Neither my wife or I were full or filled from our sandwiches read more

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This place use to be very good. They use to have great smoked meat and awesome Italian sandwiches, but,, now it's different. Took a friend there yesterday and ordered a half pound of brisket.. very disappointed. Best I can describe it was like reheated thinly sliced roast beef like sandwich meat. No resemblance to smoked brisket. Also we ate there and it took 20 minutes to prepare our order which was only half pound of brisket.... So I won't be going here again for smoked meats. Sad read more

The staff is amazing! We had quite a large order and they were so patient and helpful when it came to labeling and packing everything up. Such pros! My group ordered a bunch of sandwiches but I got a bbq plate with tri tip. The bbq sauce was so good! A little sweet and a little tangy, and just the right amount so the meat wasn't absolutely swimming in it. They really know what they are doing here! For my sides I got the coleslaw and potato salad. BBQ classics. I really liked how both side dishes were not like overly mayonnaise-y. The coleslaw tasted fresh and crunchy, and the potato salad was pretty much perfect in my opinion. Loved the slight bits of green onion in it. I would totally recommend this place and come back here in the future. There are some tables outside, but it's definitely great for takeout! read more

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Pretty good casual sandwiches with a very long wait. Parking lot here is horrible - there's stores have earmarked parking spots and there aren't many places to park for the deli - so would recommend ordering in advance and to-go'ing your order if possible. Finally got parking about 20 min after arriving at the plaza and ordered a couple sandwiches - brisket and pastrami. Was going to be about a 30 min wait (also another reason to order in advance) - they did give us the heads up after ordering. Got the sandwiches - the brisket was pretty good for California - the person I was eating with was from Texas and felt it was "fine". The main issue we both had was the pastrami sandwich - we weren't expecting the pastrami to be sliced thin. You couldn't really get the nice texture of the pastrami sandwich with it sliced deli-style (in my opinion) - which was what we were hoping for. The sandwich flavor itself was fine - but overall didn't really stand out for us. With all that said - if I were to come back I'd probably go with the brisket - good brisket sandwiches are tough to come by in So Cal, so it works for me - and would definitely be ordering in advance and taking it to go. Would leave the pastrami to the Langer's and Katz's of the world. read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Brisket on one side, pastrami on the other - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Sandwiches are excellent and ginormous! Came in today for my "small" cold birthday sandwich! It was ginormous! We usually get the large size and share. It's a very nice and generous treat for a birthday. I ordered the Roast Beef on Squaw for myself and Tuna for my husband with a side of Macaroni Salad. Everything was excellent. We love their BBQ meals, great meats and sides. We have be coming here since they opened a few years ago. It's a take out place but they do have a few tables outside for dining onsite. Service is always excellent. They will tell you the approximate wait time but honestly, the food comes out quickly. For the BBQ meals, we ordered ahead of time. read more

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Tried their bbq mixed meat platter along with a variety of sandwiches for carryout during a lot busier time: best-in-class sandwiches; decent barbeque; incredible value. Beach City Deli & BBQ is one of those places that I've marked to return as much as possible, so went out of our way to come here for a late lunch, returning from Orange County. I was hoping since it was well past lunchtime, it wouldn't be so busy (mainly because of parking). Nope, every spot was taken in the shared surface lot of the small strip mall. My wife drove to the lot next door, and stayed with the car while I ran it to order and pick up. It would have been a lot smarter to pre-order via their website...it's pretty good and if you give them your email, you will receive a 10% off email digital coupon an hour later. After placing the order, I was quoted a 25 minute wait time, which was accurate. I waited outside, sitting on a few shaded chairs (there is no dining space here) for that purpose. This time I wanted a lot of leftovers, so ordered way too much food for the three of us. Deluxe Pack ($75) which includes 2lbs of pork ribs, 1lb of pulled pork, 1lb of shredded chicken, 10 rolls (filler), and two large sides. It's the most amount of meat I've ever gotten from a BBQ platter...could have received half of that and still would have thought it was a good deal. All the meat was good quality (no gristle or fat) and were moist. The pork ribs were very meaty, well sauced. Our two large sides of baked beans and bacon mac'n'cheese were OK: baked beans were solid (why do any baked beans go so well with pork?), while the mac'n'cheese was tasty but very heavy. If this was just for the BBQ, the taste would probably be comparable to a chain bbq place (like Famous Dave's, better than Lucille's). But the amount of food given is amazing. The much better food to relish were the sandwiches. Three of them used the same soft hoagie roll (I much prefer a harder Italian roll for my cold subs, but this softer roll is amazing for a grilled, hot sandwich): Cuban ($16 for a 12 inch) - had gotten this before, and was very curious in how consistent they were, especially when very busy. Yes!...it was the same as before, the best Cubano I've eaten. And it's so big...half of it would be enough for a typical lunch. In many sandwich cases, the right choice of bread is a necessity. This is a must try if you like Cubanos. French Dip Beef ($18 for 12") - super simple, thinly sliced roasted top sirloin. It was mounded generously, and came with two small ramekin of au jus. This is probably one of the only sandwiches my wife will eat, and she really liked this version. Black Forest Ham ($11 for 8") - my mother-in-law likes her ham sandwiches simple: soft bread with a nice amount of ham, with mayo, lettuce, pickles. She really enjoyed half of it, saving the rest for later. Decent rye bread: Reuben ($12 for full sandwich) - choice of corned beef or pastrami. A great rendition, with the right balance of ingredients (including a decent rye bread) and sauerkraut, it being grilled expertly (not too buttery or hard). The picture on the menu is what it looks like in "real-life": it tasted great. Beach City Deli & BBQ is just a great place to grab a sandwich for so much value and consistency; definitely worth a visit every time to try other things on the menu. Forgot to mention that the order taker was super patient with me, even during such a rushed time. And it's clear that the kitchen staff are being told not to be skimpy with the meats...seems to be more rare during these inflationary times. Super happy that it's in Long Beach, and deserving of our support. These hot sandwiches deserve to be eaten immediately. Next time for me: their version of a Monte Cristo. read more

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This has been my spot for sub sandwiches for the past 2 years, and they never miss! My go-to is the Torpedro, which has various deli meats, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and sub dressing. The mac salad is a must-try as well and is very tasty! read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Torpedro Sandwich and Macaroni Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

A legend among sandwich shops. I recently placed a hefty lunch order at Beach City Deli & BBQ. My team hosted an event nearby and we fueled up with 13 sandwiches. Beach City Deli rose to the challenge and they did it with a smile. My order consisted of the bacon chicken pesto sandwich (no bacon) and a side of coleslaw. This sandwich was toasted to perfection and the coleslaw was a great crunchy addition. I also got to snack on my teammates street corn dip and it was quite tasty. They even packed my ice chest to make sure our lunch was easily transportable. Love a team that goes above and beyond! The only negative to this spot is their parking situation. Parking at this complex is rough. It would stink if you were on a time crunch. I'd recommend adding 10 min to your commute to keep it safe. read more

Ordered a take out through Grub hub for BBQ off your menu. I ordered the to meat combo, brisket and chicken with two sides of baked beans and coleslaw. The brisket tasted like roast beef with liquid smoke. The BBQ chicken is SHREDDED chicken way too much smoke flavor,I assume from too much liquid smoke. The beans too smokey . Coleslaw lacked seasoning,and only tasted of mayonnaise and vinegar. I ended up not eating any of the food and had to order food from another restaurant. Using liquid smoke flavor is not BBQ. Very disappointing. read more

I really wanted to love here. I got the Tri tip sandwich. Service was great, but the sandwich didn't live up to the hype. The bbq sauce was average and tasted a bit acidic- which kind of made the sandwich meh. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd try something else. If I am craving a great Tri tip sandwich, I'll make the trek up to Outdoor Grill in Culver city. (They truly have the best bbq sauce. ) I was hoping for a local Bu-Cees level sandwich, so I'll keep looking... read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Tri Tri-Tip Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was on the hunt for a good sandwich in Long Beach and I definitely found the right place! I got the torpedro sandwich after much deliberation and it's exactly what you want from an italian sandwich; the bread is soft, the meats are thinly sliced, and the veggies are fresh. I would love to try their barbeque next time, it smelled amazing inside. The staff are friendly and brought out our sandwiches for us as well since there was a bit of a wait. Also shout out to the construction workers outside that told us this is the best spot, so you know it's good! Unfortunately there's no seating as the tables outside are for the boba shop next door. The parking lot is decently sized but was packed when we went on the weekend, so it might take a minute to find a spot. read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Torpedro Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

My husband and I stopped by on our way home from LA. He had the Black Forest ham and Turkey sub, I had the tuna salad, both were delicious!! Their service was quick and the food was freshly made. Will definitely come back. read more

Beach City Deli is an absolute go-to in Long Beach. I came for the sandwiches and stayed because they are consistently amazing. The Spicy Big Kahuna is my favorite and never misses. Packed with flavor and always done right. Don't even get me started with their holiday menu for Thanksgiving. Their turkeys and sides are so good that Beach City Deli has become part of our Thanksgiving tradition for the past four years. The bacon mac and cheese is elite and a must every single time whether for Thanksgiving or as a side with your sandwich. Yes, it gets busy and parking in the plaza can be tough, but it is 100 percent worth it. We live in DTLB, so we call ahead and my order is always ready when I arrive, which makes pickup easy even during peak times. High quality food, reliable service, and a spot that turns first time customers into regulars. Highly recommend. read more

We are from out of town and saw this place as we were driving. We decided to stop in and weren't disappointed. My husband is super picky and he ate his entire tri-tip sandwich. The bread is delicious and the potato salad was also very tasty. Too bad this place is a 5 hour drive from my house, I'd be a regular. read more

Very good. Had the tri tip sandwich and the pick six Italian. Both were fantastic. Will go again. Good employees who answered all of our questions. Parking can be tough. But worth the wait. It is a counter pickup spot with some patio tables. When the weather is nice it's nice to sit outside. read more

Wow, we got ribs, street corn, Mac salad, potato salad. Best taste and value ever. Never left a yelp review in my life but extremely happy. We order out 6 days a week and this is the winner read more

Our favorite sandwich place! We typically get their turkey which is so so good. We also get their brisket and French dip! I recommend it all. Service is always goods. Cute little place you can prob eat outside. Typically we just pick up. Highly recommend this place. read more

This place is fire !! Low-key little sleeper sandwich shop located in a strip mall that you would probably pass by not even notice it. Honestly, I've been coming here for years because their menus a little different than your average sandwich place and they have lots to choose from Everything that I've tried here has been really good, but my favorites are the tor-pedro sandwich which is loaded with meat and made the way of torpedo should be. Now I'm a big fan of smoked meat and I'm telling you they're pastrami is one of the best I've ever had, it's a no-frills sandwich,meat , good bread and thats all it needs .. my other faves is the brisket the tri-tip and my wife's vegetarian and she loves a veggie sandwich. The owners/sandwich makers are cool people and super friendly. They bang out orders as fast as they can but be prepared for a little wait as they get busy at times . If you're looking for something different than those chain sandwich shops ,look no further and stop by and grab yourself a sandwich .. read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Smoked pastrami !! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Oh my goodness, please kindly take BBQ out of your menu and stick to sandwiches .The worst BBQ I have ever tasted. Don't be fooled the BBQ chicken that comes with the ribs is SHREDDED chicken. Who sells shredded chicken as BBQ chicken? It was a to-go order. I ended up trashing it. $60 down the drain. Very disappointing. I could not drive back since I live in Torrance. WASTE OF TIME. read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Bbq chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Parking is a nightmare for this place, especially at lunch. I would fight the traffic if the barbecue was better. It's not bad, but it's nothing to write home about and I'm not making a special trip to sample their brisket or pulled pork. Seat is limited inside and outside, and they have chips and drinks to eat with your barbecue I think if parking was better this would be a good lunch spot for folks that went to school at CSULB. Kitchen and service area were clean. All the employees were gloved and wearing hair and beard nets. They seem to be taking their job pretty serious. I just can't recommend the drive drive to anyone not already in Long Beach. read more

Great service and delicious, excellent food. Outdoor seating in front. The sourdough bread is so fresh! read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food BBQ brisket - Moderately tender beef in a solid bbq sauce. I had a side of spicy bbq to dip and that was absolutely the move. The homemade bbq sauce was a tad too tangy but overall excellent. 4.6/5 6 way - This is exactly what you want in an Italian sub. Balanced and light while also meaty af. 4.7/5 Service 5/5. Staff and Manager were friendly. Atmosphere 4/5 read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - BBQ brisket - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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If your reading this then this is your sign to stop by Beach City Deli & BBQ! This local establishment is a literal hidden gem tucked away near the traffic circle here in Long Beach. I've been in search of a good bbq sandwich and as I saw they serve brisket sandwiches I was immediately sold and decided to stop by today. I conveniently placed a phone order and was told my order would be ready in 15-20 minutes. Upon entering the deli I was hit with the sweet aroma of smoked meats so I knew I was in for a treat. I ordered the BBQ Spicy Brisket Sandwich which only comes with meat and the spicy bbq sauce however you can order produce on your sandwiches at no extra charge. They have regular bbq sauce however the spicy bbq sauce was perfect as it was; not spicy at all but just super flavorful! My brisket sandwich honestly blew my mind, I can confidently say that this is the closest to Texas BBQ that I've had out here in Cali. The meat was smokey, flavorful, and just delicious! Now the Bacon Mac & Cheese... Goodness! I'm very selective when it comes to Mac & Cheese and this Bacon Mac & Cheese is pure goodness! I'd literally come here for the Bacon Mac alone, this is definitely one of the best mac & cheese I've had. To anyone stopping by the Bacon Mac is a must try!! Beach City Deli & BBQ has gained a loyal costumer and I recommend this hidden gem to anyone in the area! Support your local businesses! read more

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Okay found this place my accident we were getting tacos at the stand at the corner. So since then I've eaten here multiple times. The barbecue they do is smoked in house and it's fantastic. Baby back ribs and chicken melt in your mouth. Okay but the sandwiches are really good Co got the Italian sandwich authentic Italian meats I'm from back east and it reminded me of the hoagies they have back there super good. I got the roast beef love their roast beef they make it in house. One of the best sandwiches I've had there is the pastrami oh my gosh make it in house and serve it until it's sold out and it usually sells out. If you're missing a good pastrami so much come here you'll love it. The clerks were great they talked to you answered all your questions and even made suggestions. It's a quaint little place no seating on the inside but on the outside there's several tables I've eaten there and taken it home either way tastes great. read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Roast beef on the left Italian on the right. - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Stopped by to try this place out. Met the owners Bryan and Carolena super friendly and helpful going over their great menu of sandwiches. Decided on the lamb sandwich with horseradish mayo! It was so big and delicious! Da bomb! Coming back to try the corned beef. Love this neighborhood family owned business. Two thumbs up! All meats roasted/smoked in house! So good. read more

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What a terrific sandwich shop . We have tried three so far and all were GREAT! The torpedo, corned beef and spicy Cuban. We will be going back for sure. Friendly service. Very small so call ahead for pick up. I haven't tried the BBQ so I'm not too sure about that. read more

Great first time experience! I was at Honda waiting for my car and decided to look for a sandwich place to go to after my car was finished. It would be around lunch time and I was getting hungry. Found Beach City Deli on Yelp and stopped by. I had the tuna sandwich, no lettuce but added cheese. The guy at the counter was great! Welcomed me in and showed me the options. The sandwich was huge! Enough to have two meals and it was tasty! read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Tuna sandwich on Italian roll, no lettuce but added provolone! Tasted great! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came into Long Beach for a sports card show at the convention center. I wanted something local for lunch settled on the Yelp reviews for Beach City (I love a good pastrami). The location is out of the way in a modern strip mall, plenty of parking. There is no seating really, people are grabbing and going nonstop. The inside are consists of a drink frig and a counter with a display case. The smell of the barbecue hits you when you walk in. I ordered the Pastrami, a side of potato salad, and a bottled soda (no fountain drinks). Unwrapping the sandwich released that same bbq smell. 8 oz potato salad and 12" sandwich is plenty to share. Very good sandwich with plenty of meat, and the meat was not fatty at all. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Pastrami and potato salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've only had the pastrami sandwich but it is AWESOME! I got the coleslaw as a side. I like mine just a bit sweeter but I could work with this one. The sandwich made up for anything the slaw lacked! read more

Ambiance: small deli style food place, good for lunch and quick bites Service: very friendly and provided useful suggestions Food: variety choices for cold and hot sandwiches and meat selections Pastrami - **** House-cured and slow-smoked to juicy perfection, sliced and served on signature roll with mustard and pickle, the meat was so flavorful and tender, recommend Price: reasonable prices and moderate portions, about $15~$20 for a fulfilling meal read more

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Omg! I'm ashamed of myself for never eating here before. All that time I could have been here weekly, wasted! Guess I have a lot to make up for! Was in the mood for some sandwiches. I usually go to jersey mikes but wanted to try out a little locally owned place. Also noticed their big award that says it was one of yelps top places to eat in 2022. On their Yelp page I also read their write up about the owners. And how they smoke their own meats, use family recipes, do catering, are happy to make custom orders and they seem to really care about the quality of their food and happy customers. I can see why this place has such a good rating.You can really tell the owners have put their heart and soul into this place They have a large private parking lot, but it was packed when I got there. (I have a handicap placard And even all those spots were filled up) As soon as I walked in I was so overwhelmed by all the amazing options and the delicious smell. I had a bunch of questions on what the staff here suggested We got 2 large sandwiches. The pastrami with cheese, pickles and mustard. And the brisket which we added Mayo and cheese. It came with a vinegar based sauce. Not quite NC style, more like vinegar with texas bbq sauce. We said no thank you and asked for Mayo instead. The guy that took our order was nice enough to bring it out to us in containers on the side so we could try it still. It was really good The meat had a delicious Smokey taste, but not overpowering at all They offer a really nice selection of deli sides. There was so many to pick from. But we got the small pasta salad and the small Mac and cheese (they were out of potato salad) they also have a selection of chips and drinks for sale. It did take a while for our sandwiches to be made since they are so fresh and made to order. But as my granny always said, you can't rush perfection!! He told us it would be about 15 minutes. It all came out in 10 to be exact The price did quickly add up. The total came to around 40 dollars (with a coupon and not including tip) while checking out their menu online before coming here I noticed they had a sign up reward program. For signing up I got 10 percent off. So I strongly suggest doing that!! Because even though with the sides, the prices of the sandwiches were pricy in my opinion. But worth it. Especially since they do put a good amount of meat on them They have a couple tables outside. This is definitely more of a to go place. Would love it if they had a larger indoor dining area. Overall 10/10 I'm going to start coming here all the time. Thank you again to the friendly staff who helped me with all their great suggestions read more

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Food not as delicious as when I started going here. Last try was the tri tip sandwich. Not good at all. I even wondered if it was tri tip.

For some reason, I was convinced that I had written a review for this place already. I have become a regular here, because they consistently deliver high-quality meat and a gratifying experience. Besides a few tables outside, it's mainly a takeout place. The meat is fresh, tender, and juicy. I smile with every bite. I love the pulled pork sandwich, but my wife enjoys their tri-tip. Parking in a relatively small lot can be tricky, as there are many other popular businesses (one of my favorite boba place in Long Beach is next door). read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Eat now! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ordered the Big Kahuna and it was honestly the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. Was moved to the point of writing a yelp review. Will def be back ! read more

Beach City Deli & BBQ - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

The Cubano and Reuben with Pastrami on rye are both delicious and two of the best sandwiches in Long Beach. I also recommend their very good macaroni salad with chunks of cheddar. Bacon Mac is good but I prefer the macaroni salad as a side. read more

Well hello goodness. Found this shop and holy mole we enjoyed delicious hot brisket and cold turkey breast sandwiches. Brisket sandwich... you can taste the bbq flavors and not overpowered by sauce. Turkey sandwich.... generous portions of turkey with ample condiments with add ons available. We split baked beans..... savory and not super sweet. Service... Great. Limited outdoor seating. Alot of to go orders. New place now for us to enjoy! read more

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10/10 so happy I found this gem! The monte cristo does NOT disappoint. I'm obsessed and all my friends who come with me have also really loved it. It's so nice to find a yummy sandwich spot to grab a lunch and take to the park ! FYI it's cooked to order so they need about 15 min to prepare so call ahead!! read more

Ate my (probably) 50th beef brisket sandwich today and still my all time favorite bbq in town! But had to add an update because I tried my kid's pulled pork and it's also delicious! I recommend both. Many other sandwiches to try, but can't pass up bbq. Owner and employees are super friendly and shop always clean. It's a popular spot, so order ahead if you don't have a little time to wait. read more