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    Blue Cow Deli

    4.5 (222 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Open 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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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.

    Asian chopped salad
    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

    Carnitas Torta
    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

    Chicken gumbo
    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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    10 days ago

    Great sandwiches and amazing service from this deli. Friendly staff and plenty of seating. Great spot for lunch

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    1 month ago

    Excellent sandwiches!!! We will definitely be back. I highly recommend The Notorious F.I.G!!!

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    2 months ago

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

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    3 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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    7 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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    10 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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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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    Needed some sandwiches for our lake day and looked around on the map for something local. Found…read morethis spot on our way, and it did not disappoint!! I had the Hulkster at the time, and it was so satisfying with each bite. The staff were super chill and their vibe felt very welcoming. Met and exceeded our appetite, will definitely be returning for the next lake day.

    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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    You won't regret any sandwich ordered here.
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    20 oz. Chocolate banana smoothie with almond milk. Nom nom nom.

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    Timmy's Brown Bag

    Timmy's Brown Bag

    4.6
    (533 reviews)
    38.2 mi
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    OK, we've been around Placerville for five years and I've never stopped and checked this place out…read more It's kind of hidden and you can definitely walk past it and miss it.. but we stopped by today cause we were craving sandwiches and let me tell you their selection is definitely different but their sandwiches are 15 out of 10. The owner is there working like a badass and he's got such rad staff !! Go get yourself a sando! Caution, though, if you are not somebody who is open-minded with food or a foodie stay away because these sandwiches are different and they're big and they're just amazing

    This place is in a small town and you order and pickup food at a counter with limited outdoor…read moreseating. The sandwiches were a little underwhelming based on the reviews and the price point. I tried the char siu and meat lovers sandwiches which were both on nicely grilled Texas toast. The flavor of the char siu sandwich reminded me of cake noodle and beef broccoli because of the ramen noodles and the overall flavor of the sauce. I didn't get any of the bamboo shoots in the sandwich or maybe they were chopped really small? The char siu was decent, not super tender and not the typical char siu flavor but it wasn't bad. The meat lovers sandwich had a noticeable sweet flavor I'm assuming from the spaghetti sauce but it really lacked depth. It honestly reminded me of canned spaghetti and a sloppy joe. It also seemed like there was no ranch dressing even though it's part of the sandwiches name. I appreciate the creativity and whimsy they've put into their menu. I just don't think the execution and flavor profiles are where they should be.

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    Blue Cow Deli - delis - Updated August 2026

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