Beach Hut Deli

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.

Friends and I were traveling. One friend loves the High Street Deli in San Luis. We decided to try…read morethis one. We checked out the menu and made our decisions. Problem...the stores have different items. I had chosen a sandwich that wasn't offered here. We filled out our order forms. I recreated that sandwich to the best of my ability. It had turkey and veggies and cranberry on Dutch crunch bread. We also ordered a Dutch Punch sandwich and a build your own chicken cutlet sandwich. We got two orders and fries, an order of onion rings and 3 fountain drinks. The food arrived at different times as the order was ready. All the food was good. The sandwiches were good sized with lots of filling. The fries were great. The onion rings were the star. They were light and crispy and we all loved them. Parking is not easy in this area. It took a few circles to find a spot. We got a table right away. There was a kitchen-like play area for the kids. That kept them busy while we waited 20-30 minutes for food. Cute shop. They had stickers and baked goods and gifty items. Woman at the counter was a little impatient with customers. One surprise was the total price. Three sandwiches, three drinks, two fries and an order of onion rings plus tip was almost $97. Never had such an expensive sandwich in my life!

High Street Deli - Baywood Park - Build Your Own sandwich with smoked turkey, pastrami, romaine, and smoked Gouda on Dutch Crunch bread. Half off between 4:20-5:30.

Build Your Own sandwich with smoked turkey, pastrami, romaine, and smoked Gouda on Dutch Crunch bread. Half off between 4:20-5:30.

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San Miguel Market & Deli

4.7(103 reviews)

0.4 mi

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 selection of groceries and specialty foods. Their homemade salsa verde is amazing.read more

Milanesa de pollo Torta

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805 Breakfast Burrito

High Street Market & Deli

4.6(1.8k reviews)

9.6 mi

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

I was driving home from Oxnard to the Bay Area and made a stop in San Luis Obispo because I had to…read moretry High Street Deli after seeing so many videos about it. It absolutely lived up to the hype. The staff was friendly, and while it took a little while for our sandwiches to come out, it was completely understandable because the place was packed. We ordered the Dutch Crunch and the Chipotle Beef, and both were incredible. Fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth the stop. I'd absolutely recommend checking this place out if you're passing through SLO!

Market are and order area

Nashville club

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Such a neighborhood staple

Gilligan’s Sandwich Shop

4.5(117 reviews)

4.0 mi

I had the killer pastrami my wife had a turkey cheese sandwich…read more Both are excellent If we went back today we'd have the same thing Not only the sandwiches were great the employees are too really great. They make you feel welcomed they are sociable. And that's sorta rare these days.

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.

Menu and Special up on the wall.

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Clean interior and friendly service

High Tide

4.0(126 reviews)

4.0 mi

Love the vibe here and the sandwiches are very good! Cute merchandise to shop around too.read more

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

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Hippie

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Bagel with cream cheese avocado sprouts onions and sesame seeds!

Baywood Market

4.5(15 reviews)

1.4 mi

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.

Farmers Market across the street

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Bay Deli

4.3(31 reviews)

4.1 mi

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

Got the asada torta and it was damn delicious! Fresh ingredients! Love the atmosphere, love the…read moremusic and they're so friendly!

Dining room and counter

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Cayucos Gas Mini Mart

4.5(154 reviews)

10.6 mi

Was craving a burger so got the cali burger with avocado and bacon. Came with fries. It was really…read moregood. Friendly gal taking orders. Lots of people coming in for Mexican food so will try that when I come back to Cayucos next year.

Wow. Nice little spot my buddy told me about. Amazing food. My son and I tried the burritos…read more Carne asada for him. Chile verde for me. Can't wait to come back and sample some more.

Breakfast burrito w/ salsas

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Los Osos Mexican Market

3.8(50 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

Extra menu

This was towards the middle of the burrito but towards the ends it was mostly all rice. Good flavor though!

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Lincoln Market & Deli

4.3(380 reviews)

9.1 mi

Great local deli! I arrived early and nabbed a spot on the street. Staff was super friendly &…read moreknowledgeable. Found a bit a shade at an outside table on a hot day (although they have quite a fair bit of seating inside too. Had the Pastrami Sandwich and it was DELISH. I had planned to only eat half, but it was so good, I scarfed it all!

Great sandwiches in SLO! I love their merch and also their store--they offer a unique variety of…read morelocal Central Valley and Californian drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The Chicken salad sandwich was delicious. Good portion and value, lots of arugula, good bread. Line was long but it moves fast. Service was kind. Would be back.