Occasionally I find myself in Clayton for annoying reasons, and every time I find the motivation through the day by remembering that I can go to Canesa's for lunch. Probably the best sandwiches I've ever had. They have an awesome, diverse menu, and every sandwich is incredible. You'll find it difficult to experiment on repeat visits because the first sandwich you order will be delicious. A great problem to have! Great owner, just a cool old-school spot. Definitely worth your support. read more

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I will say this I was referred here by a friend/Coworker of mine who is close with the owner. And when I say she said they have the best sandwiches in the Bay I mean the best sandwiches in the bay! The owner makes everything with heart and soul. His New York heritage outshines the flavors of the sandwich itself and this was only one of them. I imagine the whole list of sandwiches tastes just as good if not better! On Wednesdays he even does a Chicken Parm! I can't wait to get to wee while it last. Apparently they sale out fast on the Parms on Wednesdays! I will one 100000% recommend Canesa's to my fellow Sandwich's lovers! My photo doesn't do the justice of how good this was! Go check them out if you're a sandwich lover!!! read more

Canesa's Brooklyn Heros - Go get the Number #20!!! - Delis Near Me - Clayton, California

This is a to-go only sandwich spot with a couple tables outside. The service was quick, the sandwiches were fresh, and it's an easy spot to grab lunch after hiking in Mt. Diablo. I liked the Bensonhurst sandwich. read more

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I gave it another try 3 years later. What followed was the worst food poisoning of my life. The turkey tasted sour, but I thought I was being biased since the sandwich looked ugly. Service was still the same detached, 0 friendliness, must be a Brooklyn thing. But dang, if this is what they eat in Brooklyn, I have a feeling I'm not missing much from there. read more

Best sandwiches around... honestly better than Murruccis which is saying a lot. Love the tomato salsa and when they have the meatball special.... Def order it. read more

Very solid sandos, good quality ingredients and bread! Pretty decent size as well. I will say, its a bit pricey... but if money isn't an issue it's a definite recommend. read more

Just had 4 of us get 4 different sandwiches. All excellent. OH THE BREAD :) Verrazano, Stromboli , Canarsie, Sheepshead bay Menu changes daily sometimes ? Here is a photo of menu today 7/11/2025 read more

Canesa's Brooklyn Heros - Menu today 7/11/2025 - Delis Near Me - Clayton, California

Not a fan. Don't have Dutch crunch bread. Dont have avocado. Menu online is non existent so very low amount of sandwiches offered. The girl at the front who took our order is very rude. Check it out baby doll I didn't choose your job working at a sandwich spot, you did. So, if you can't give service with a smile go work somewhere else. I said have a nice day and you just respond with, "yeah." Like wtf. Then want to give attitude when I asked to have avocado on our sandwich. Like wtf is wrong with you. Anyways won't be back $66 for two adult sandwiches and 3 kids sandwiches and a rude ass attitude. I'm GOOD. read more

Low key place. Great sandwich. I'll be going back again for sure. The #11 was my choice, Turkey and Bacon toasted. The Italian roll is legitimate!! read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. Congratulations to this sandwich shop for achieving the impossible: making me lose my appetite before I even saw the food. I walked in, smiled, and said "Hi" -- you'd think I had personally insulted their ancestors. The guy at the counter stared at me like I had just asked him to donate a kidney. No greeting. No smile. Just pure hostility in human form. I ordered a turkey sandwich. What I received was a sad, soggy excuse for a meal that looked like it had been sat on. Twice. The bread was stale, the turkey was slimy, and the lettuce had the color and crunch of wet newspaper. When I politely asked if they could remake it, the cashier rolled her eyes so hard I thought she might pass out. At one point, I overheard an employee in the back yell, "It's just a sandwich, not brain surgery!" Clearly, customer service isn't rocket science either, but here we are. If you're into overpriced misery and enjoy being treated like a burden for existing, this is your spot. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and get a gas station sandwich. It'll be better. And the pump might even say thank you. read more

Food: delicious sandwiches. I was a bit worried about what type of bread they would use because my typically go-to for bread would be Dutch crunch and they didn't really ask me what kind of bread I wanted. And I was happy with the bread they used - very nice, soft and pillowy on the inside. I got their #6 Vinny's Stromboli and the combination of salami, ham and pepperoni was really nice, and the tomato salsa added the nice and needed freshness to the sandwich. I'd definitely get this again. Price: $15 per sandwich is a bit pricey, but the sandwich was delicious. Service: super friendly guy at the order counter. Service was pretty quick in general. They took the time to make the sandwiches but I see it as then putting love into what they're making. Ambiance: not a lot to say cause it's technically just a stand but there were some outdoor seating. read more

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My kids and I love hitting up this place once a week. I have super picky eaters but they will gobble an entire turkey and cheese sandwich right up! The bread is delicious. Super fresh. Actually, I find all the ingredients they use to be really high quality and fresh. I love the turkey bacon sandwich and the meatball sandwich is superior. I go there typically around 11 and most of the time people are already forming a line to order. It's a small place so be patient. Good things take time and I'm pretty sure it's only John and another set of hands helping in the back. Hailey usually takes our order and she's super sweet. I've never had a problem with customer service there. I've read other reviews complaining about there not being an avocado option. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but it sounds silly. Maybe it's just me but you shouldn't expect a restaurant to have certain things. It's a Brooklyn sandwich shop. Avocado is such a California thing. I feel it's like going into an Italian restaurant and asking for ranch to dip your pizza in. Anyway, highly recommend this place. read more

Some of the best sandwiches you'll find in the east bay. $15 bucks a pop not bad considering the size and quality. I also like that they don't make woke sandwiches. If your name is TJ, and you went to Clayton Valley, the girls inside were talking shit about you. read more

I'm a sandwich lover and I've lately been trying to hit up all the sandwich shops in the area. I found Canesa's Brooklyn Heros on Yelp and I decided to pay this place a visit a few weeks ago. I ordered a Cool Hand Luke which has Pastrami, Pepper Jack, Hot Cherry Peppers, and Deli Mustard. It was a pretty good sandwich. The gentlemen working there were nice too. They even threw in an extra sausage and peppers sandwich for me. Sweet of them. Great sandwich shop in the Clayton area! read more

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The sandwiches are always fresh and delicious. Make sure to stop by if you are in the area.

I absolutely love eating at Canesa! The food is fantastic. Made just the way you like it! Never had a sandwich I havent liked. You can sit at one of the picnic tables and listen to good music and eat. John is awesome, always with a smile. read more

Canesa's Brooklyn Heros - Toasted roasted beef with peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, delicious - Delis Near Me - Clayton, California

Had a meatball sandwich today. First time at this location. Absolutely delicious. Thr meatballs, sauce and bread were so tasty. Great customer service. Can't wait to go back again. Highly recommend. read more

First of all I've never had sandwiches this long before. Yes they are hero's but i still wasn't expecting it and the bread was delicious. I enjoyed the meat the best the sauce tasted very authentic like they put a lot of love in and we added spicy peppers and it had a punch! Can't wait to try more sandwiches from here. Next door there is a bocce ball court which i thought was fun too! read more

Canesa's Brooklyn Heros - Meat ball (Wednesdays only) and pastrami - Delis Near Me - Clayton, California

First time patron and I need to know where they get their bread! We ordered the Italian, the corn beef, and the meatball special. All three were so flavorful and super fresh! Couldn't choose between them, so we made sampler plates and ate all three at once. Absolutely delicious!! We will be back regularly, and I will try to find out where they get their bread. Best bread I've had in a long long time read more

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Best tasting sub I've ever had! I was told from a coworker from New York, that Canesas has great subs in Cali. He said it reminds him of home so you know I had to try. It's this small shop with big flavor. I told the young lady to give me their best cold sub, she gave me Vinny's Stromboli? I think that's what it's called. It twas amaze balls!!! Wish I got her name, thank you so much for the fantastic tasting sub. It was huge well worth the money. read more

I'm a sprouts and avocado kind of gal but Canesa's forever changed me. The bread, the meats, the cheeses the perfection of proportioning it all is an art. I love everything here. The owner's are fabulous and really just make this place everything it is. read more

Sandwiches are good, but service and vibe of this place is extremely unwelcoming...esp if you are a woman or POC.

This is our "go to" for the bests subs/sandwiches (I should probably say subs) in the Clayton Area. Canesas is the epitome of the Brooklyn hero. The bread used is flavorful and beyond compare. Ingredients are fresh and tasty. Canesas adds the flavor downtown Clayton needs at lunchtime. This is one of our favorite small businesses! read more

Final got a chance to try this place out since its like 5 min from my house. Ordered the Stromboli and Verrazano. Stromboli was excellent, red peppers, soft bread took it over the top The Verrazano was ok. Nothing special. Very safe sandwhich I am coming back to try everything else. You can see and taste the quality ingredients and care when it's made. read more

I've had the BEST sandwich! Vinny's Stromboli is just flat out the best. The people working there are nice and very friendly..

I've been here a few times and started my review before covid and then went back recently to finish but many things changed, so here the break down: First change, All Hero's $15, kinda price for a small town shop, but they usually have a line so people are finding it worth it. For me at that price point, the sando has to be over the top good. I ordered #16 Italian Combo (ham, salami, prosciutto, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, roasted peppers, pepper rings, garlic, oil and vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano) It was good, but not over the top good. If I return I would add mustard and may with no cheese. I removed the cheese, provolone is to strong and over powers the meat and veggies. I have a feeling they might not allow changes, they seem to run a tight ship. The bread was really good, long sub roll, chewy crust with a soft inside. The meat was good quality and all the veggies but wow factor was not there in the dressing. I assume they combine the garlic, oregano, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to make the dressing and then squeeze bottle it over the veggies. The flavor was light, not bold. I couldn't taste the garlic or oregano, the vinegar came thought which was good, but again light. To make it over the top worth $15, the dressing needs to be better. Precovid visit notes.. They are not serving these salads but the guy mentioned that would be coming back. Anti pasto salad, good. Potatoe salad, good on the sweet side, kinda like Costco brand Macaroni salad, good, a little sweet, but not too bad. Traditional style #6 Vinni's Stromboli, toasted, pepperoni, Genoa salami, ham, provolone, roasted peppers and tomato salad. This seems to be there signature sandwich, which is very good, if I return I'll try this again #18 Buffalo Bill toasted turkey pepper jack blue cheese, ranch, cholula, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes red onion, It has some spicy heat, it was ok Cool Hand Luke, pastrami, pepper jack, hot cherry peppers, Russian dressing, deli mustard, toasted The breads was awesome, peppers are hot, maybe a little over powering, pastrami is Good quality, the rest good. I might try this one again read more

Canesa's Brooklyn Heros - #16 Italian Combo - Delis Near Me - Clayton, California

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10/10 every time. Very good rolls. Toasty, quick and delicious! A must on a a Saturday afternoon!

Service is poor and the owner is not nice. Yelled at people while waiting in line. Bad vibes before a meal is a case for indigestion. Don't care how good the sandwiches are. read more

Maaaaan!!!!! This Dude just brought the true New York deli sandwich to California!!! This sandwich is fire. The owner made it just right! He didn't cut any corners! I've been to Katz's deli in New York! When I say Canesa's know's what they're doing. This dude knows how to make a sandwich! Maaan, if he keeps this up! No telling what he'll create new! read more

Canesa's Brooklyn Heros - The Pepper Jack Cheese Spicy Hot Pastrami. - Delis Near Me - Clayton, California

Always uncomfortable here if you are a minority. Tomato salad is oily but pretty good. Otherwise I can get a good sandwich somewhere else without feeling like I'm being intimidated. read more

If I could leave a NEGATIVE 5-Star review... I would They don't take calls so you can call to get it fixed, & several of us heard him him telling another customer when they questioned their order "that if you don't like it you can f**k-off and take your business elsewhere". Very sad. read more

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Very Mediocre sandwich for $16 or $17 when paying via credit card. Not a lot of meat, bread wasn't good, and the bacon in the sandwich seemed like the stuff you buy and microwave. There are many better options in the East Bay. 100% prefer Moruccis or Genova than a sandwich at Canessas. I would not recommend it. read more

Great food, awesome people and great environment! The bread is soft, chewy and the best around. I would suggest this to anyone looking for a tasty sandwich. read more

Their food is SO DAMN FRESH and GOOD. But that voice mail is shady. Hella mafia vibes, Lol. Stay safe ya'll!

Best spot to go when you're really hungry - sandwiches are huge and always delicious. I try to go whenever I'm in town.

I really love their sandwiches and would definitely recommend coming here, only setback is that they are almost rarely open.

Oh yeah Authentic delicious sandwiches with so much flavor. Your belly will thank you. Great hidden spot & good for walking. Great service, I recommend it. read more

Service was friendly and fast. I ordered the #7 - the only vegetarian option, unfortunately. The bread was great, but the sandwich was underwhelming. For a vegetarian sandwich, it was lacking filling - barely any marinated peppers and chopped lettuce which left the fresh mozzarella asking for some more friendly accompaniment. The predominant flavor was bread. Wanted to support local but afraid they're off my list for future sandwich options. Balsamic vinegar and romaine additions at home were of no help either; sad to say. Cool place to hang outside at picnic tables and enjoy your sandwich! read more

Such a good sandwich! I'm a 36 year local to Concord, but had never been here. A few friends had recommended that we try it out, and we finally got the chance to. Their menu is limited, due to covid, but the limited options were great. I got a turkey, bacon and cheddar, and my husband got a bbq roast beef. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious. Their bread is the perfect combo of soft, chewy, and holds the sandwich together nicely. The amount of mayo and mustard were right on, and the bbq sauce used wasn't too sweet or too spicy, it was just right. The two gentlemen working when we visited were kind and helpful. We really enjoyed our sandwiches, and we definitely plan on coming back!! read more

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Amazing! Thats all. Just one word is all you need to describe this place. Sandwich is amazing. Service is amazing, location is amazing. I will definitely be back! read more

Canesa's Brooklyn Heros - Cool Hand Luke - Delis Near Me - Clayton, California

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