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    Cali Boy's Deli

    4.4 (229 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Open • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Hot Italian sammy
    Chuck L.

    My buddy got a flyer and asked me if I ever been1 there. I said no and came to yelp for info. Looked so good I had to try, I was not disappointed oh man so frickin good. I normally don't like toasted Sammy's but everyone said the hot Italian was the best. Lady behind counter super helpful and friendly, hooked me up with a punch card and I waited as the sandwich god assembled my Sammy. It was loaded with the best meat. Wanted to just pull over on the side of the road and eat it but I waited till I got home. Still warm and oh so good. I couldn't eat the whole thing so I saved a little less than half for my wife to come home and enjoy. This was the longest 3 hours of my life I wanted to eat the other half so bad but like the idiot I am I told her it would be waiting for her. I cannot wait to return for another

    Edward B.

    Stopped by here in the morning for a breakfast sandwich. Definitely one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Totally a hidden gem if you never heard of this spot. Service was quick and the prices were pretty good. I'll stop by again when I'm in the area

    Great subs!
    Steven D.

    Great little sandwich shop inside a liquor store. Sandwiches were piled high and delicious. Ate them on the patio outside. Nice guys serving it up.

    Half of the sandwhich CALI CLUB *#1 COLD*
    Leslie S.

    They are very generous with their deli meats. Their menu has many options: salads, hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, and DIY. The deli shop is tucked away inside of a liquor store. However, they do have a patio where you can wait for your order and eat. I ordered their CALI CLUB *#1 COLD* cold sandwich. So delicious!! Excited to come back and try other sandwiches.

    TORPEDO
    Gabriel M.

    This place does not slip on quality. The owner is a great guy and their sandwiches are even better

    Chad B.

    My favorite Deli in San Diego! My favorite is the Chicken Bacon Ranch wrapped in a tortilla. They have a wide variety of hot and cold sandwiches. You truly can't go wrong with anything. The deli is connected to the liquor store so the shop has whatever you need for lunch. The customer service is awesome. They always are kind and welcoming. The shop just has a warm family vibe that also keeps me coming back

    Chicken pesto spinach wrap
    Juliana C.

    Ok, this place gets busy for lunch everyday! Expect to wait! Didn't know what to expect the first few times I tried to order from here. Geezy! If it's your first time here and you want that sandwich or wrap instantly at lunchtime, not going to happen! Just setting up expectations here. You can easily access their menu online which is great. I think you can also order online too, but I've never done that. I've only called in my orders. The line can also get busy and sometimes you can't get through. Ugh! If you wait after the lunchtime rush, you can still expect about a 20 min wait to get your order. At lunchtime you can expect to wait over an hour! Holy, I can't! Part of a liquor store. Parking is small. Not super staffed so be patient. They're making sandwiches! Not open on Sundays. The first time I tried calling in an order, I can literally hear insanity happening in the background! My go to order is the chicken pesto, no tomato, I don't like things getting soggy from a tomato and add avocado on a spinach wrap. It's pretty good, and they don't skip in the chicken! I get there and pay and still wait... he says it's coming out of the oven. There's a patio outside and check in on Yelp. You get a free can of soda! Well that's nice! They also have a stamp card, so after your 10th sandwich, you get the next one for free. 2024: 30

    Chicken Pesto
    Mia Y.

    I called in for pick-up order, you can also order online. Easygoing and direct service :) I got the Chicken Pesto (hot sandwich) w/ regular white bread roll. I think I was expecting more pesto...that's honestly what this was missing. Chicken tasted unseasoned, lots of spinach which I appreciate, bread toasted perfectly! There's also tomato & cheese. With these components, the pesto really could have saved this but it didn't. I think it's what I ordered though, I'd probably come back to try their other sandwiches. Other delis have my heart for now

    Smokehouse SMOKE-HOUSE SUB
    Maya C.

    I stopped by here today and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the Smokehouse Sub on an onion roll for myself and the Cali Club on sliced bread for my husband and both sandwiches were delicious. I knew I was in the right place when I smelled the bacon cooking for our sandwiches. The ingredients are fresh and the portion size is generous. I had the pasta salad and that was good as well. The service was great. Both of the guys working in the store were friendly. The guy working at the deli was helpful and offered suggestions. I will definitely be back.

    Loaded Veggie, add turkey, fresh and delicious!
    Carli S.

    These sandwiches are straight up delicious. The Italian sub was 10/10 decadent, savory, delicious, from the crunchy roll to the meats, cheeses, fillings and spread, perfection. We also got a veggie with added turkey, super fresh and crunchy, also a winner. Comes with a little pickle, and sport peppers. Located in a liquor shop, this is the cute deli shop like the good old days, all boars head, all freshly sliced. Can't wait to come back! - We were here at 10 am when they opened and there were 2 people ordering right behind us, this place is most likely crazy busy at lunch. Good for them!

    Big Boy club on Onion Roll
    Kevin T.

    TL;DR: better than the average deli with decent portion size Ordered: Big Boy Club on Onion Roll - I love onions and even I was like "wow the onion roll is SUUUUPER onion-y". Really smacks you in the face when you unwrap the sando. The deli meats were alright and the overall sandwich was good, not great Picking Cali Boy's over the chain sando spots is an easy decision so I'll be back if I'm in the area and craving a sub Cheers, Cali Boy!

    Cali Club on toasted sourdough: Turkey, avocado, bacon, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, mayo, salt &pepper with pickle and peppers

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    Best sandwiches in all of San Diego. Make sure you order for pickup as they can run very long wait during peak times.

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    Best sandwiches ever! The people ate really nice and make sure to punch your card to get a free sandwich.

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    Ask the Community - Cali Boy's Deli

    Do they offer a gluten free bread option?

    no not at the moment, but any of our sandwiches can be made into a salad or Bowl for our current breadless / gluten free options

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    Siesel's Meats is the original location if you love going to Iowa Farms in Mission Valley. These…read moretwo locations will be our go to for getting high quality butchered meats. We typically go to Iowa Farms since it's close to us and we're familiar with the location. We love getting the potato salad and bbq baked beans (prepackaged) sides there when we stop in, but if you're not early on the weekend, they usually run out. So we decided since we'd be in the Bay Park area, we'll check out the original location, Siesel's. Glad we did! I wanted to make a slow cooker brisket one weekend, so it was perfect. Siesel's is a bit larger than Iowa Farms and feels a bit more open. Same great cow awaiting outside the store. But they have a whole deli counter with all the sides plus more! They didn't have any ready made prepackaged bbq baked beans, it was better, made fresh daily and we were able to get as much as we wanted at the deli counter. They also have several different Siesel's signature potato salads and pasta salads that aren't offered prepackaged at Iowa farms, which I absolutely love! My favs are the Asiago pasta and deviled egg potato salad. We also decided to try their Tri-tip sandwich made to order at the deli and it was delicious! Fluffy bun piled high with Tri-tip covered in bbq sauce and have the option to add cheese and anything else. Love it! Staff is always very helpful. Parking lot can get full on the weekends, and they can run out of the pre-prepared meats in the front counter, but make sure to ask if there's any more in the back or they may be able to prepare some for you! We'll definitely be back! Until next time! :) Simply the best! Series: 17 2026: 34

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