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    Castelli's Caffe & Deli

    4.3 (100 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nonna's Caprese
    Tina N.

    Great sandwiches! I got a Nonna's Caprese and my friend got the Cement Ship. Both were amazing and I love their bread. Service was also very friendly and quick. The shop is located in a great location with plenty of street parking. It's also right next to Seacliff Beach, so I was able to enjoy my lunch looking at the ocean.

    Stormy M.

    This sandwich shop is on a side street right before the entrance to Seacliff Beach. They have everything you need for a picnic at the beach. We ordered a Church sandwich and a BLT. The Church was a wonderful veggie option, with toasted bread, melted mozzarella and tomatoes as the base. The BLT was basic and good, but I would probably choose something more interesting next time. We ordered our sandwiches and they were fast at putting these together for us. They have a few tables out front if you want to eat there, but we took ours to go and went to the beach.

    Roman Holiday
    Chastity V.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch here because they had well-reviewed sandwiches and outdoor seating since we had our dog with us. My order was taken quickly and I waited about 8 to 10 minutes for two sandwiches. I got the Roman Holiday sandwich (4/5) - Ham, Italian Dry Salami, Genoa Salami, Provolone, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Pepperoncini, Olive Tapenade, Oregano, Oil & Vinegar on a Sourdough Roll. It was pretty good, and had a decent amount of meat. My partner enjoyed his Cali sandwich with Turkey, avocado, and jack cheese. Parking can be tough during busy hours. We found a spot around the block and walked.

    This and that
    Erik S.

    While taking a cruise down the Pacific coast highway, I found myself starting to get hungry. After a brief stop at the nearby state beach, I saw some signs for a local deli and decided to follow them. Checking on the Yelp app, they were well rated and were exactly what I was looking for in a light meal. I stopped in and ate my lunch on their patio! They have a great selection of sandwiches, salads, italian inspired cold salads, drinks, and fresh baked goods. I decided on a chopped salad, adding the salami and provolone as recommended. I also got a chocolate chip cookie, as they were smart to put them right next to the register... looking all appealing and such. My wait was only about 10 minutes and my name was called. This salad was absolutely eye-catching, and unlike some other salads, really made me want to eat and enjoy it! Plenty of toppings, and it came with a nice light dressing. The patio was comfortable, quiet, tucked by a garden and just off a side street. I did get to chat with one of the locals, who encouraged me to move to the area. Maybe some day. All in all, flavor was great, I felt the value was there, and I love to see a traditional Italian deli like this. Go and support them, you wont regret it!

    This is a cappuccino?
    Robin S.

    Sandwich was great Cappuccino is tiny? Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

    Christopher S.

    3.5 stars. Came here early while parking was still easy to get. Inside is small but they also have outdoor seating. Ordered apple strudel and cappuccino. Apple strudel was decent, and I appreciate the lavazza espresso, however the milk was steamed much too hot. Have also been here for sandwiches and they are also good quality and prices are good for the area

    The Cali with ham
    Trinity C.

    Great local Italian deli! I love stopping by here after work and getting the Cali sandwich as well as their pesto pasta salad. Both are delicious! The service is hit or miss, and sometimes the sandwiches take a while to make, but the food is always excellent! There are a few tables outside to sit at, but this is mostly a grab and go spot. My favorite thing to do is take my food and walk to seacliff beach and eat there!

    matcha latte
    tanay u.

    The service was good and friendly but matcha was weak and tasteless. Maybe I should have asked for a couple of extra matcha shots.

    Cement ship
    Nichole M.

    We were driving in the area and were hungry. Came across this deli and wanted to check it out! SO glad we did! This place is definitely a hidden gem! They have more than just amazing deli sandwiches! They have some yummy pastries, clam chowder, and even some warm plates like polenta! You can even get a mimosa, spritz or Bellini! Along with some coffee drinks! The man behind the counter was friendly and helpful with recommendations! The place is small but cute! With some outdoor tables to sit at. Or just take a little walk across the street to Seacliff beach! We ordered the Nonna Caprese, cement ship and a Cali! We also got a funky monkey mocha blended drink and a little lemon hello cheesecake! Everything was fantastic!! So glad we discovered this place! Definitely going to be back a whole lot more!!

    Church  sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, mozzarella
    Maria C.

    I checked them out on yelp and we decided on our way to the beach. We stopped and got a sandwiches. And of course they were delicious. Great service. The ambience was great cause it's Italian theme and I love Italian food.

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    Yummy friendly and great prices ! I highly recommend A great addition to our neighborhood

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    Tasty sandwiches, good price, quick service. Right next to the beach in Aptos so it's a great stop before or after :)

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    lovely little place we needed in Aptos. Food taste great! service has always been good. Breakfast burritos is yummy

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service!! I highly recommend Castelli's for the best sandwich in town!

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    We came for breakfast since we were staying nearby. The service was friendly and the food came out…read morequickly. You fill out a form with your preferred ingredients for breakfast. That process got a little hectic with some of the other customers. The ambiance is exactly what you would expect from an Oceanside deli, counter to order with some packaged items/drinks around the rest of the waiting area. They also have a decent size outdoor patio for seating. There are lots of options between different sandwiches, burritos, pastries and even whole rotisserie chickens. (Also French toast which my daughter liked) The food was good. The burritos were hot and had lots of filling. I could have used a bit more chorizo in mine, but it was still tasty. We will definitely be back if we're in the area. It's nice to pickup and take to the beach that's only about 50 feet from the restaurant.

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