Memorial Day weekend on the Central Coast is always a negotiation with chaos. Tourists flood the…read morebeaches, traffic crawls through Pismo, and every scenic overlook suddenly becomes a photoshoot for people who discovered the central coast three days ago. So my girlfriend and I did what locals do this afternoon: we tried to escape the madness and disappear into Los osos for a few hours. Not that there's any "sneaking into" High Street Deli. That line is eternal. It exists outside the laws of time and tourism. Rain or shine, weekday or holiday weekend, there will always be a crowd gathered outside chasing the same thing: the perfect sandwich on the perfect California afternoon. And honestly? They're right. Nothing beats a High Street sando on a sunny day. You grab a Dutch Punch and a cold Cali Squeeze and suddenly everything slows down. The sandwich arrives absurdly overstuffed with layers of turkey, extra bacon,jalapeño havarti, onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo, Dutch crunch bread that's barely surviving the structural pressure holding the whole masterpiece together. It's messy in the way all truly great food is messy. No pretension. No carefully curated "elevated deli experience." Just pure Central Coast comfort engineered for people who spent the morning surfing, hiking Montana de Oro, or sitting in beach traffic questioning their life choices. And the Cali Squeeze? Citrus beer sweating in the afternoon heat while ocean air drifts through Los Osos. That's the high locals chase all summer long. What hurts is admitting publicly how good this place really is. Every local wants to protect High Street like a secret fishing spot. You want visitors to enjoy the coast, just maybe somewhere else first. But denying High Street its flowers would feel dishonest. Because this place is the heartbeat of the Central Coast in summertime. The patio fills with surfers, old locals in sun-faded hats, Cal Poly kids, dogs asleep under picnic tables, couples lingering over beers because nobody here is ever truly in a hurry. Somebody's talking about swell conditions. Somebody else is debating whether to head to Morro Bay after lunch. The smell of sandwiches, sunscreen, and salt air hangs over everything. It's not glamorous. It's better than glamorous. It's real. And somewhere between the first bite of a Dutch Punch and the first sip of a Cali Squeeze, you remember why people who grow up on the Central Coast never fully leave even when they move away. Because they spend the rest of their lives trying to recreate afternoons like this.

How do I love thee, High St Deli Baywood? Let me count the ways…read more I love thee to the depth and breadth of your Dutch Crunch roll. My soul can reach, when hunger calls, for your online ordering. For all your sandwich and salad creations. I love thee to the level of every day's Most hungry needs, by sun and sunset-light. I love thee especially at 420 Hour, when your sandwiches are half off. I love thee purely, for your beer and soft serve ice cream, which are both captivatingly delicious and available on tap. I love thee for refunding my overpayment when, Through my own fault, I did not order from the 420 menu for pickup at 5:00. I love thee for thy dillest of pickles, crispy romaine, and sometimes cranberry sauce, which you apply without judgment. I love thee for thy friendliest staff, Who manage the rush and press of locals and visitors with equal parts efficiency and preeminent hostliness. Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if Doobie choose, I shall but love thee better every day! (Apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

Our go to deli was closed so we luckily found this Mexican deli... I wonder if they are connected…read moreto the other San Miguel burrito spots in slo and GB ? The burrito was really good, you gotta try it. They have menudo, tacos and more . Burrito was good size but a bit bigger would've been better. Must be a favorite for locals there was a line out the door. They do have seating area inside too.

Great flavor, portion size, and value! My go to taqueria in Los Osos/Morro Bay. Their green salsa…read moreis very good!

I'm not usually one to leave reviews but my friend & I felt extremely compelled to leave one this…read moretime. We were driving through slo and decided to stop at High Street Deli. I ordered a simple turkey sandwich on a sourdough roll with chipotle mayo, mustard, onion, etc. Do not let the simplicity of this order fool you. This was genuinely the best sandwich I have ever tasted in my entire life. Every ingredient stayed perfectly in place when going for a bite, they didn't skimp out on the amount of turkey, and the roll was toasted to absolute perfection. The crew at this shop is NOT messing around. With every bite, we thought of what diction we could use for this review to describe it. I could go on and on about how magical this sandwich was, but I urge you to go try it for yourself. Thank you High Street Deli staff for making our day!

High Street Deli completely exceeded my expectations with their sandwiches. After trying it, I…read moretotally understand why it's so loved. After 4 PM, they offer the "420 Special," which makes their sandwiches only $9. They also have online ordering, which I attempted to use, but they had already reached their limit for online orders because they were so busy. And after visiting, I can see why! Despite the crowd, they've perfected their sandwich ordering system, it's super efficient. When you walk in, you fill out a small paper checklist with your order and hand it to one of the employees at the register. They submit your order, you pay, and then wait for your sandwich. Expect at least a 25-minute wait, especially during busy hours. I tried the Tropical Vacation sandwich: smoked turkey, jalapeño havarti, "the works," romaine, sprouts, avocado, honey mustard, cranberry sauce, and sliced sourdough. I swapped the sourdough for Dutch Crunch bread, and it was PERFECT. It was the thickest, juiciest, and most flavorful sandwich I've ever had. I'll be dreaming about it until I can have it again. The pictures truly don't do these sandwiches justice, they were massive. I also tried the Spring Club sandwich. It was just as thick and delicious, though not quite as juicy as the Tropical Vacation. Honestly, I want to try ALL of their sandwiches because I have no doubt they're all amazing. The shop itself is super cute with a vintage feel, and they also offer a wide variety of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall: 9/10

Excellent sandwiches! I like the turkey and avocado with provolone. So tasty and nutritious…read moreespecially for someone like me who is successfully losing weight. Good service. Ring the bell on your way out the door.

Since Yelp isn't showing my earlier reviews I can only update so sorry if I repeat anything…read more I recently revisited Gilligan's, so many people are giving such a high rating that I hoped their sandwiches had gotten better since my last review. Unfortunately, their sandwiches are about the same - at least the one I try. I ordered a turkey on a roll with lettuce, cheese, and mayo. The bread was still SO DRY that I couldn't like the sandwich at all. I did order a small pizza and a hotdog. These are new to the menu since I was there last. After waiting an incredibly long amount of time to get my order, I was at least happy with the pizza and hot dog. Glad to have a hot dog option next to the theatre so I can sneak one in!! I ordered extra cheese on the pizza but I didn't need to. I am happy to upgrade my star rating to 3-stars for those two new items. I am picky about the bread for my sandwiches and honestly the only one I liked was when you had the sliced wheat bread option available one day as a fluke. I will go to Mr. Pickles for my sandwiches from now on, but I might stop in for a pizza or a dog.

High tide what a find! Cute place w tons of variety and great merchandise. I had the Italian and…read morefriend had hippie toast which hit the spot. Coffee was fresh and hot. The day was sunny outside eating only which was awesome sunshine. Overall: A

Best place for sandwiches bar none, also let me give you a hint ask for Calabrian mayo, either on…read moreyour sandwich or for dipping your fries in, it's Italian culinary crack cocaine !! I got so addicted to the stuff I recreated it at home and it's the number one condiment period. Ok back to the sandwiches, they are all delicious and the only thing I have a small issue with is the amount of dressing they add to the sandwich so I always have them go light on it. The Italian is great but try the California Beef, have them add Calabrian mayo instead of the traditional dressing and you'll have heaven on your hands. !! The place is always packed so be prepared to wait, get yourself a cider or beer while you wait and if you find a table enjoy the great Los Osos weather. The staff is always very friendly, accommodating and will guide you the right way with their recommendations whether a sandwich or drink. There's a park at the corner that overlooks the Morro bay, when the place is packed that's another place to enjoy the vie and sandwich.

Friendly liquor store that has what you need. I stopped by…read moreto pick up some snacks and drinks for a picnic.. * Nice selection of adult beverages that I've never seen before. Local craft beers and ciders.. * Very helpful blonde cashier.. Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations. * A good place to pick up drinks after you pick up sandwiches from High Street Deli..

Fidel and Tom run a family business, they are great guys. I've know them for 20 years. They greet…read moreme buy name and are always polite and friendly. They have a good selection of drinks and snacks. The store is old but is always kept clean.

We stopped by the bay deli. We ordered a smoothie. They are really delicious. My children approved.read more

Service was friendly and knowledgeable. However, I was disappointed with both sandwiches I ordered…read more I got the Chicken Milanesa Torta with no onions, jalapeno, or tomato. To be fair I have never had a torta before and was literally unable to eat it because everything kept falling out of the sandwich. These items would have been better in a tortilla, which is exactly how I ate it the next day!! Very dry but flavors were good. I also ordered a Turkey Club with no mustard, onions, tomatoes, pickles, or cucumber. It apparently comes with cheese even though the menu doesn't indicate this. I could barely finish this sandwich, so dry it gave me the hiccups. Chunky meats sort of took over the sandwich, these meats might have been better if they were hot. The bread was so dry it fell apart and I could hardly hold the sandwich together. Looking at their other offerings, some look interesting. But, they would probably also be dry and fall apart. I might try a burrito here, though, at least that would hold together while I ate it!! They also have crepes here and I might come here if I want to try out a crepe, that is a unique offering here in Morro Bay.

We have had a home in Cayucos for many years and had never gotten food at the gas station on the…read morecorner...but recently, we walked into town to get breakfast and missed Mosey's breakfast by 30 minutes and the line at Hidden Kitchen was too long, so we decided to try the Cayucos Mini Mart. Boy, are we glad we did because now this place will be on our standard rotation! Here is what we liked: - Great menu with so many breakfast options...very affordable too! - My wife and I ordered both the Asada Breakfast Burrito and the Breakfast Sandwich with Bacon. We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for our food to be ready...they call your name, and it is already packaged ready for "to go". - We took our food over to one of the tables near the recently renovated Vets Hall and ate while enjoying the ocean view. - OMG, was the food amazing! The burrito was massive and awesome tasting, and the sandwich was like a gooey grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and egg...so good. In fact, my wife liked the sandwich even more than the burrito. Bottom line: We are so glad that we found this hidden gem and will be heading back very soon!

Closed on Wednesdays, but they're open at 7am...So this is the bomb for you on the go, to go…read moreburrito. Good as they get. Mega Breakfast burrito any day yes please. Sure theres a little market with essentials and such and the only gas in town too. Either way Just a short walk to the pier or the sand. This is a good place to stop, motorbikes welcome too. The last original Surf Town on the California coast, not much has changed here except the prices for a house. Such is life, so get a burrito and start enjoying life, its short... foodguy-martin

Absolutely delicious food. Every single thing they serve is delicious. They have chips and salsa,…read moregreat. Flan, also great. Carne Asada tacos, great. Long story short, idk why this restaurant only gets 3 stars. It's just stupid. The only thing would be that they can't speak great English. If you're rating off of that then you're just racist. Absurd.

I would agree with other reviewers that this little market doesn't seem to have full shelves. I…read morehave never been to their precious location, so I can't compare, but I can say that the woman at the counter, and the older gentleman were very kind. Although there is a little bit of a language barrier, I was able to get my ask across. I had initially gone in there for eggs. And although they don't sell them in normal egg crates, they did sell me individual ones in a bag. I came back a few days later to try out their asada burrito, and yes, to get more eggs. The asada was good, but personal preference, it was pretty heavy on the rice. Price was also good considering the current economy, but again, a lot of rice. My review is a bit mixed - 3 stars for the burrito. And 4 for service and my purchase of eggs. Solid 3.5.

Such a cute place! I enjoyed browsing the aisles of healthy and gourmet foods/snacks, and their…read morecurated jewelry, cards, journals, and more - while waiting for my sandwiches. And their sandwiches were worth the wait! We got the Pesto Primo and the Anholm Sweet Home and they were both SO GOOD! My favorite was the Anholm Sweet Home - the roast beef worked so well with the fig marmalade, bacon, and goat cheese - and on that Dutch Crunch - perfection! The service is efficient, and the workers are cheerful and sweet. Sandos are a pretty decent sized portion and the price is on point. All in all a great experience!

We had previously tried to stop into the Lincoln Market & Deli for breakfast, but we were too early…read morethat time so we're glad this time we could make it work. Here is what we noticed: - You order at the front door and then pay at the counter. There is a little store with gifts, etc., that you can browse while you're waiting. - There's a great amount of outdoor seating in a large spacious patio. - The breakfast menu is more limited as this is primarily a sandwich shop it appears, but we found a few items that were appealing. My wife and I split the Almost Famous Burrito and the Walk of Shame Breakfast Sandwich. Both were really good! The burrito wasn't especially huge but it was very tasty and I liked that it had been fried on the grill. The sauce on the Walk of Shame sandwich wad awesome. Bottom line: We would go back again for breakfast and would also like to try one of their lunch sandwiches sometime.