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    CJ Deli

    4.6 (411 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Sandwiches, Delis
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    D.j. P.

    I ordered the egg sandwich and unfortunately it was not good. The sandwich was small, not filled fully, and definitely didn't feel worth the price. When I ordered, the lady asked if I wanted everything in it and I said yes, but then she kept repeating "Are you sure you want the sprouts?" several times. I'm not sure why she kept asking, and I kept saying yes. When I looked at the menu behind me, the sandwich was listed at $8, but I was charged $10. For such a small sandwich, that extra cost made it feel even more disappointing. Sadly, between the size, quality, and price, I will not be going back.

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    Yvette S.

    I love the Yelp community precisely for this reason. I have driven by the complex CJ Deli is located for many years but have never seen it because it's pretty inconspicuous. I wouldn't have found it if it weren't for the great reviews I stumbled upon. I was craving a really good sandwich when it was raining last week, and decided to visit CJ Deli since it's nearby. I ordered a regular veggie sandwich on squaw bread with no cucumbers, a chicken and rice soup, and bottled water. The sandwich was spectacular. It tasted like real food. Nothing that's been frozen or has been sitting out for a while. It was all very fresh and tasty. I also appreciated that there was a bit of egg in the sandwich. I haven't come across a place that makes their veggie sandwich this way. The soup also tasted like it was made fresh for the day and nothing overly salty. They have hot sauce and other condiments at a table near where you pay. The staff were so sweet and they prepared everything so quickly. Inside was very clean and organized.

    Terry M.

    First time here for breakfast! Spoiler: It's as good as it is at lunch time! :) Service: Great, as always! Ambiance: Clean and friendly, as always! Ok, on to the important part! The burrito is a decent size, not mega, but not small either - this is perfect as the ingredients are all top notch! I ordered a ham and bacon, and there was plenty of both in the burrito along with some potato and some perfectly cooked egg - not overly scrambled like many places do, there was just the tiniest bit of running yolk in it which honestly added to it! The ham and bacon were both flavorful, and it was properly seasoned with a side of salsa. Honestly, give it a try, I thought it was great, and I bet you will also! :)

    Small but mighty. Large menu should satisfy everyone!
    Irene D.

    It's hard to believe a small place like this can pack such a giant punch! Our sandwiches & breakfast burrito were well-made & delicious! We ordered the Bacon & Egg Breakfast Burrito, Cold Sandwich Tuna on Rye & Specialty Sandwich Club on a French roll. So fresh, so generous & so good! The menu selection is vast with Hot & Cold sandwiches, salads, soups, teriyaki etc. You could eat here for a year & not have the same thing twice. Take your time to look over the menu as there's a lot to see. There are some tables if you'd like to stay & eat but they do a bustling Take - Out business as well. Very friendly service & pretty fast too but the meal doesn't looked rushed or slapped together. It's made with pride. The very definition of hole in the wall but that's the charm.

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    Joey L.

    Local gem in an otherwise unassuming strip mall, CJ Deli offers sandwiches, quesadillas, breakfast burritos, and teriyaki bowls. Fast serving, friendly people, very popular as a lunch or to-go stop. The breakfast burritos and teriyaki bowls are cooked fresh and served hotter than the sun. It makes it taste right off the grill but beware of burning yourself. Sandwiches are also fresh and packed with ingredients. Prices are also very reasonable and no wonder it's so popular around here.

    Razor thin roast beef, none in the sandwich end. Not worth anywhere near $10.75.
    Bob T.

    First time customers. We live here and pass by CJ's all the time. Our visit started with weird vibes from the woman taking the order. Then I saw her overcharge me on 2 sandwiches. $10.95 instead of $10.75 each. She didn't give me, or offer to give me a receipt!! What the hell? So....I did the math including tax just to make sure. The owner showed up while I was figuring this out, and I asked him if prices shown were current. He replied yes, then re-added up my order to check the total on the register. He ALSO rang up $10.95 each for the $10.75 sandwiches. That was shady twice in a row. I corrected him and then he happily refunded the difference. Meanwhile the lady was busy making our sandwiches and I hoped she wouldn't make them shitty since I called her out on the overcharge. (She never acknowledged or apologized for overcharging us.) A couple minutes later the owner handed us our order and we went home. The BLT was okay. The Hero had didn't have much meat, and was hugely underwhelming overall. My sandwich was the Roast Beef, which I personally felt was incredibly stingy on meat, with just a couple very thin strips in some places on one half, and none towards the end of the bread in the other. I've never had such a pathetic excuse for a roast beef sandwich. I felt as if the entire sandwich had maybe 3 oz of meat on it. On a scale of 0 to 10: Food - Portion sizes were very stingy for the price paid. Score is a 2 out of 10 Service: Wasnt a fan of getting overcharged and the weird awkward, unwelcoming vibes. Score is a 1 out of 10 Quality of ingredients: 7 out of 10 Value for price paid: 2 out of 10 Overall experience: Uncomfortable and awkwardly tense. 0 out of 10 A quick edit after I was finished: I just looked at the Yelp pictures. The food in the pics section looks better than anything we got. I wish I had something nice to say here but I don't. Thank you.

    Dallas R.

    I order the turkey and added cheese. They use fresh ingredients and the bread was soft. Such a delicious sandwich.

    Bacon, ham, and cheese sandwich on a croissant. Tasty and fresh!

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    2 months ago

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    Thanks Priscilla for your great feedback

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    25 days ago

    The quality of food has gone way down unfortunately, miss the old yummy sandwiches. On a better note the customer is good.

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    25 days ago

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    Thank you so much Craig

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    Thanks Robyn. Your review means a lot to us.

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    Thanks for your great feedback.

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    Thanks Terry for your 5 stars review.

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    Thanks Irene for your 5 stars review.

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    Thanks Peggy, that means a lot to us.

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    9 months ago

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    Thanks Sharon for your feedback

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    2 years ago

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    Thanks Joey for all your kind word.

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    Thanks Dallas

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    Wow, thanks a lot Donna for your sweet review.

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    6 months ago

    15dollars for pastrami sandwich which is 90% lettuce and 10%meat feels a bit off for me

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    Thanks Shagun for your sweet feedback

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    Thanks Noemi. That’s mean a lot to us.

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    Thanks for your feedback

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    Thanks Dustin for updated review

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    6 months ago

    Very good sandwiches so tasty. The people there are so friendly and nice. They make you feel at home. I go there alot

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    Thanks Pat. That means a lot to us.

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    Thanks for your 5 star review Tadjudeen

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    8 months ago

    Great sandwiches! I do wish that they would add a selection of chips for delivery orders!

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    Thanks Diana. I’ve already add chip into the Manu

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    Thanks Tom for your best review

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    Thanks Tina for your feedback. We’ll try to make it better.

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