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    Blue Cow Deli

    4.5 (219 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Mary P.

    Visited November 21st..see my receipt as always. After driving into Penn Valley this morning I needed coffee! I got a cappuccino and it was probably one of the strongest I have had in a long time! Wow..now totally awake! Lol It's a cute place with indoor and outside seating. Rustic decor which is fitting for Penn Valley vibe. They have breakfast...lunch.. And take out. They were super busy which is a good sign! Soups looked really good as well. Nice menu with plenty of options. Beer and wine available. Must stop off highway 20 in Penn Valley!

    The South Yuba ( covered bridge area ) is down Pleasant Valley Rd, a few minutes away from the Blue Cow Deli !
    Amity H.

    It's the best lunch deli in the grass valley /Penn Valley area. First, try the paninis (all are good/delicious) and then all the salads are fantastic! I love the berry iced tea they serve, too : it's different than a regular iced tea or whatnot. There's a great indoor atmosphere, and some outdoor seating also. Fun to get it To go & then head to River @ Bridgeport! Super kind folks run this place : check it out.

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    Liliana A.

    Came here after a hike and it was exactly what we needed! They were very busy so it took a while for our food to come out but it was worth it. They had both indoor and outdoor seating which was nice. Definitely recommend it if you are in the area and are wanting a sandwich

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    Tatiana M.

    New go to when I'm in Penn Valley first time I came here my partner and I split a carnitas torta became absolutely obsessed came back two days later got another one to split and a chipotle chicken panini to split both are phenomenal choices. This place is a must if you're in the area. A lot of seating options staff work quick lines don't stay long and food comes out quick

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    Charles A.

    Great food, great service, always clean! The breakfast sandwiches and pastries are awesome!

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    Jiana B.

    This place is awesome!! It was my first time here and was happy to see vegetarian (and can be made vegan) options. I brought my own bread (special dietary restriction) and asked if they'd be able to it for my sandwich. They did have gluten free bread but were happy to use my bread which not all restaurants are open to and it was so kind and so much easier than getting a sandwich and transferring all the ingredients to my own bread. They were so so kind and fun to talk to, telling my friends and i about the town as we aren't from the area. The sandwich was delicious even after a 2 hour hike in 90 degree weather!!!! 10/10

    sheri d.

    Yum!!! Turkey county and pastrami panini! Also dream bar and cookie! A great Saturday lunch stop

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    6 days ago

    Hands down the best sandwiches in our greater area. Have had multiple sandwiches and they were all phenomenal

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    2 months ago

    Love this local deli. The food is always tasty with plenty of options and the staff are all so nice.

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    6 months ago

    Great lunch stop In Penn Valley. Service was very friendly. Good variety of choices for both breakfast and lunch. Has vegan options!

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    1 year ago

    Great spot for a French Corral sandwich. The Elderberry Hibiscus ice tea is also tasty.

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    9 months ago

    Great sandwich loved the soup can't wait to go back friendly staff fun background music

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    10 months ago

    Yummy food! Love eating their hot artisan sandwiches, the pesto chicken is my favorite!

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    Food was great and friendly servers, lots of people but the workers get the food out very fast considering

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    9.1 This place is fantastic! I double up on everything so I can have it for dinner as well!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food! All of the sandwiches we ordered were excellent. I can't wait to go back and sample everything on the menu :)

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    Ask the Community - Blue Cow Deli

    I love this place so much but was wondering if they had any gluten free bread options that you could substitute? I would like to bring someone here but they are celiac so unsure if that's an option? Thank you!

    I wish I could give you an answer! I did not really pay attention to gluten free bread but I'd imagine they have some option for your friend. If you are able to, I'd recommend you give them a call.

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    I was attending a meeting a few blocks away and the organizers offered to fetch us lunch from this…read moredeli if we'd order and pay in advance. The online ordering system was not working - it balked at payment - so I phoned them and ordered that way. On the day, we got a pile of plastic bags each labeled with our name, and inside mine I found my hot sandwich, still pretty warm, inside a foil wrapper. Mine was the Italian melt, lots of different kinds of meat plus provolone and a little onion and pepperocini and a mildly spicy marinara sauce lightly dabbed in. It was not too thick but nicely dense, as well as delicious, with a well chosen mix of ingredients. I didn't want too much bread, so I ordered it on marble rye, and that turned out to be fairly thin, not overwhelming, and also strongly and delightfully flavored. I'm not ordinarily big on deli sandwiches - I don't think they have much else - but this was a major find.

    Stopped here at around 1:20PM on a Sunday, and it was moderately busy…read more Really friendly staff, family owned (I think) and a good amount of seating inside. There is a bathroom that you must ask for a key to. Once 1:30 rolled around, I was excited to try my sandwich given the great reviews, then came 1:40, then 1:50, and I did not have my sandwich until around 1:55. I worked in a sandwich shop for 3 years, so I know sometimes a wait is unavoidable and can recall dealing with rude customers, so I did not approach the staff regarding the wait. They were trying their best to accommodate the orders. However-- 35 minutes for 2 sandwiches, I think, is a little excessive. In the end, my sandwiches were spectacular, genuinely well crafted, and met (maybe even surpassed) my expectations. When I got back to my car, I noticed the worker (owner?) gave me a full sandwich despite me ordering half. I wasn't sure if this was purposeful as means of saying "our bad", or just a mistake, but I will say it left me in better spirits. If you have some extra time to kill, with friends etc., this is a must try. However, if you are on ANY sort of time restriction, I would not recommend stopping here. I'm sure this is not always the case, but as a stop on a long drive, I did not consider an extra 45 minutes for a sandwich. If the owners are reading this, I truly mean well and hope you know a long wait is a sign of success. Growth is inevitable!

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    4.8
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    As many times as I've driven to Reno and the fact that I'm always on Yelp/ i'm shocked that I have…read morenever heard of this place before today! All of the sandwiches looked amazing. I asked if they did half sandwiches in an effort to keep my calorie consumption to a reasonable level. They said yes we do make half sandwich sandwiches.. that was awesome but also the homemade banana bread said calories don't count - and a little "eat me" sign was floating above the banana bread visible only to me of course. I ended up getting half the Bart attack on sliced marble rye, and a corner piece of the chocolate chip banana bread. I ate it outside the patio, adorable tables and umbrellas. Such a gorgeous break from driving and eat something so delicious. It was like my grandma made it, full of love and flavor! The little store inside has everything that you might need from medicine to drink to freeze dried candy and homemade baked goods. I'm definitely gonna stop here again I also loved the no Dodgers fan sign on the door and one of the staff was doing music trivia! This place rocks

    We stopped here for lunch as we were driving through. They have a deli, convenience store, and gas…read morepumps to fill up your vehicle. The service was excellent and we were warmly welcomed as soon as we walked in. Their deli has a large selection of breakfast items, cold sandwiches, and hot sandwiches. I ordered the Herbavore sandwich and it was delicious! The sandwiches and food items were reasonably priced. Everyone that worked there was friendly and our sandwiches came out quickly. Their convenience store was well stocked. It has a relaxed vibe, which I loved. I love that they have picnic tables to enjoy your meal. Highly recommend this place!

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