Found this gem on Yelp while traveling through Big Sur and holy moly! So glad we stopped!…read more We were driving an RV, which made the stop a bit tricky, but luckily we were able to park at the far end of the lot since no cars were using it. We made sure to be quick since a worker outside said, "'make it snappy!" We ordered the chicken strips and fries, pastrami sandwich and a custom sandwich with turkey, cheese and veggies. All were very good! I didn't get photos of the chicken because my kids devoured it. There were also some Big Sur souvenirs and other items for sale in the store. You could tell it was a local spot, which made it feel like you were from the area when talking to others in the store. It was a nostalgic kind of ambiance! If traveling in the area or you're a local who hasn't visited yet, I highly tell ed you do so soon! We went in a weekday so it wasn't too busy, but I can see the lot filling up very quickly in the weekends.

Rating: 3.5/5 If…read moreyou're looking for a quick bite, this spot offers a variety of custom-made sandwiches, breakfast burritos, baked goods, as well as souvenirs and more! My husband and I shared the Big Sur Hipster sandwich which was meaty and fulfilling. We got one of the premade ones and it was hefty and perfect for sharing. Overall, it was a solid sandwich but it would've been better if the bread was toasted/warm but nonetheless it was still good cold. I also tried their choco chip banana bread crumb top coffee cake with espresso glaze, but as good as it sounds it was underwhelming and wasn't as moist as I would've liked. Overall, it's a convenient stop when in Big Sur for a quick bite, drink, or souvenirs!

Great deli, amazing options including gluten free and vegan. Worth the wait and adequately pricesread more

Very friendly shopkeepers and a great box lunch deal for a beach picnic in Carmel. The food all…read morelooks really fresh in the display, and I had a delicious sandwich on the beach with pasta salad - saving my chips and lemon bar as hiking snacks for Point Lobos. It's not a place to dine in, but the shop itself is cute and petite with the cottage accents that Carmel is known for. Lots of wood accents and also wine for sale, plus salad bar and fresh soups.

We stopped by Bruno's Market & Deli on a Wednesday for dinner after hearing it was a local…read morefavorite, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I filled out the order form, and the kind gentleman working at the deli let me know they were out of the hot chicken. No big deal at all. I asked if he had any recommendations, and he suggested the tri tip. I hadn't even noticed it was one of the options, so I was actually glad he pointed it out! I told him to make it however he thought it would taste best since I'm not a picky eater, and he absolutely delivered. The tri tip sandwich was so good! It was packed with flavor, the meat was tender and delicious, and the bread was just right. It ended up being such a great choice, and I'm so glad I took his recommendation. The sandwiches were made quickly, and the customer service was outstanding. He was so attentive, acknowledging everyone who came up to the deli counter while keeping orders moving efficiently. You could tell they genuinely care about their customers. When we checked out, the cashier up front was just as friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Between the amazing service and the delicious sandwich, we'll definitely be back to try more of the deli menu. If you're in Carmel by the Sea, Bruno's is absolutely worth a stop!

Very popular spot for buying sandwiches both hot and cold. Need to take a number, fill out a…read moresandwich order form and wait for your number to be called. (We waited about 30-40 minutes for our number to be called so that we could place our order.) Sandwich is made within about 10-15 minutes once order is taken. We ordered two sandwiches: one with turkey and the other with pastrami. Ingredients are fresh and ample amounts of ingredients are placed on each sandwich. Taste is decent. Sandwiches are $11.99 each and made to your specifications with wide variety of condiments (veggies, sauces and so forth.). If you add extra meat, avocado, cheese and so on, price increases. Parking lot is available for customers and 2 hour street parking (if you can find it).

My husband and son and I went to eat lunch at Compagnos last week while staying in Monterey. My…read morehusband has eaten here often and he recommended we have lunch there. When I walked in it took me back in time to when I was a little girl going into a market with my grandparents back in the 60's-70's. The owner, Bennett, was at the register. He was checking orders and confirming what we ordered. He knew many of his customers by name and knew their regular orders. The sandwiches were HUGE so I ordered 1/2 a sandwich and I only finished 1/3 of the 1/2 sandwich. My husband and son ordered full sandwiches and only finished half of theirs. We took the rest home. Great place. Great food. Friendly owner. Loved it. Highly recommend!!!

Fantastic! My friend…read morerecommended that we pick up sandwiches here before a Big Sur trip. I'm so glad she did - this place is great! If you'd like to order a sandwich, there is a picnic table outside with clipboards and order sheets. You can order off their very extensive menu of sandwiches, or create your own. There is a wide variety of bread, meat, and cheese options so everyone can find something they like. Be very cautious if you order a whole sandwich because saying they are huge is an understatement. When you are ready to order, you bring the sheet to the back left deli counter where they have their display and desserts. While we waited for our sandwiches, we took some time to look around the market. It is fantastic! The decor is lovely. The items they have in stock is also impressive. They have your basic items like chips and soda, but also a large international snack section. There are shelves of foreign chip flavors and drinks which is very neat. They also have a super wide variety of domestic products that you can't typically find everywhere. I was thoroughly impressed with all they have to offer. The sandwich itself was the cherry on the cake. It was the biggest sandwich I have ever seen. I was shocked at how thick and heavy it was. It was incredibly affordable too! It tasted delicious and very fresh. I will definitely be a repeat customer whenever I am in the area.

Delicious! And super friendly! The quesadillas definetly are huge!!!…read more Will be coming again!

This is our family's second time stopping at this restaurant. Best burrito of my life. The freshly…read moremade tortillas are incredible! My kids love the quesadilla, and pan dulce doesn't disappoint. The fans and comfortable seating are a nice break from our long drive back to SoCal. We feel welcome here. Thanks for the delicious dinner!

Had to fuel up before a 4-mile hike, and since I've cut out junk food, I went searching for…read moresomething solid. Found this deli--and wow, it was exactly what I needed. I went with the pepperoni + pastrami sandwich, and it hit every craving without weighing me down. Fresh, stacked right, and one of those sandwiches that makes you sit back and go, "Alright... this was the right call." The service sealed the deal. Super friendly, patient, and genuinely warm. They let me take my time ordering, didn't rush a thing, and even brought the sandwich out to me--small touches that make a place stand out. Great food. Great hospitality. And definitely the kind of spot I'd come back to anytime I need real fuel before hitting the trail.

Great sandwich, good service sadly no horseradish. This is just what I've got to say I know know…read morewhy I had to say more.

This is a great liquor store with a lot of different spirt selections, friendly staff & helpful.read more

This is great liquor store. They also have a food counter. I love their beer and alcohol selection.read more

The service was fantastic-friendly, informative, helpful, etc…read more The bread, cheese, coldcuts, sandwich toppings were all top Quality, plentiful, and delicious. I visited here twice in as many days. Yum!

This is review is a weird one for me. I wanted to love everything about this experience but the…read morething I came here for was a bit of a let down. I'd seen the reviews/pictures, and was in the area, so I figured I'd give them a shot. The restaurant was super clean, staff extremely friendly, the offerings were vast but the sandwich was really a bummer. I ordered two different sandwiches and nearly everything was great but it just felt like they were missing something. The bread and ingredients were fresh but there was no seasoning to speak of. Both my and my wife's sandwiches had bread, meat, cheese but no onions, mayo, mustard or anything to bring it all together. The sandwiches stood on their own but it just tasted like the ingredients on bread, nothing else. AGAIN, all those components were great but it just didn't come together well at all. I'd still give this place another shot, maybe I mis-ordered, but both sandwiches just felt like they were missing "something".

Warmly greeted by father and son duo. What a cool and pleasant surprise. Not sure the kids age but…read moregood for him for helping out at the store. He worked with professionalism and proper service. I can always respect a good father and this was evident here. We ordered a selection of sandwiches. Loved mine. It was the cape cod turkey. Cranberry mayo was different but totally worked. Loved the sprouts that filled the sandwich. In the store is not only some fun arcade machines, but a lot of local artwork and merchandise. All very cool stuff. Loved local supporting local! Come check this place out.

Went at around 10:50 am on a weekend morning. Door was open and we walked in to pick up some…read moresandwiches. Place was empty, so we asked the owner if they were serving food yet. Owner said not until 11 am. We asked if we could look at the menus until then. He said "I guess my boundaries don't mean anything to you." That was enough for us to leave. We re-affirmed that we only wanted to look at the menus. Owner said "There's a menu on the window." Needless to say, we did not eat here. Fortunately, we went to another cafe across the street where not only was the food AMAZING but we felt welcomed by the friendly owner and staff.