Creative Deli

I can't get enough of this deli. They have delicious- packed sandwiches. Everything tasted crisp…read moreand fresh. The girls are super nice. This time we ordered The mob and the godfather on sourdough bread. Macaroni salad (buy 1 get 1 free). Took them to the park and devoured them. Parking is hard to find. Paid street parking.

The most incredible sandwiches in San Diego!!!…read more I ordered (and HIGHLY recommend) The San Diegan Psych0 (on Sourdough) and THE HANGOVER (as a wrap). And while you're there, order a Big Chocolate Chip Cookie - You deserve a sweet treat, you've earned it! I really need to give The Hangover a bit more love. It was seriously stuffed, with Smoked Turkey, Black Forrest Ham, Bacon, and more!!! I will be having beautiful dreams about this sandwich/wrap. Thanks to Gina & Mr. Charlie for the most delicious sandwich I've ever had in San Diego. I can't wait to come back and enjoy more off the menu. Food - 1000/10 Customer Service - 1000/10

9.9 mi•Middletown, Mission Hills

Owner making our sandwiches and chatting with us

San Diegan Psycho

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San Diegan Psycho on a hoagie roll

Rubicon Deli Mission Hills

4.4(1.5k reviews)

I'd give them 6 stars if I could. Best sandwich I've had in San Diego!…read more I work at a venue right down the street & we cater here for events all the time. All of my co workers rave about this place. It's INSANELY good! Cute little spot with some outdoor seating. Would highly recommend this place if anyone asked for a good sandwich around here.

Street metered parking only. The parking lot is for el Indio customers only…read more They have seating next door and some outside bench style seating. Enter on the right side to order at the register. They call your name on the left when ready. Unless you want leftovers I would recommend to get a half sandwich. Their sandwiches are massive. They come with a cute little cookie. The bread tastes better toasted. Tried: Super Mario $19.69 - good but wasn't a fan of the blue cheese bread. Giddy up $19.99 - also good but didn't like the whole wheat bread. They charge 15 cents per sandwich for pickles. I'd be back to try other sandwiches.

Place is bomb af!!

(Lunch Box) The Stallion

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Fatboy's Deli & Spirits

4.5(920 reviews)

9.8 mi•North Park

This place is amazing! The staff is very friendly and gave recommendations since it was my first…read moretime here. I got the hot Italian on the French roll and it was perfection! I drove about 15 mins to get here and well worth the drive!!

Coming back to send my love to my favorite sub place…read more I've sadly moved to a different part of town so Fatboy's is no longer a few blocks away. I still try to stop by every few months as this place holds a special place in my heart. A no frills spot. Solid and consistent. To the point but friendly customer service. Fantastic drink, chip and snack selection. Sandwiches are always bomb asf. The hot momma and BLT loaded up is my favorite. My husband still loves their Ruben (it is his favorite place to get it.) You get a small potato or macaroni salad on the side with a pickle (perfect crunch.) I personally think it's a great little add on. Their chili is also simple but delicious. I personally think their chili pairs perfectly with any of their sandwiches. It's not a heavy thick chili. Which is why I think it pairs so well. I won't lie it's a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. It's loaded up and good quality. I never feel gross or overly bloated after eating here. I will be coming back to Fatboy's until I move out of San Diego or die. lol. One of my favorite gems in SD. Always will be worth the drive or walk. Thank you for always delivering even years later.

Tons of beverage/soda/beer options

Good meat, but nit a lot of it

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Tuna Sandwich on French roll, extra veggies and a bag of sour cream-onion Dirty chips.

DZ Akin's

3.6(2.2k reviews)

10.6 mi

This Jewish Delicatessen has been my favorite for well over 50 years…read more Now that I'm older, I only go once in a while because too much food. I have to go with a girlfriend who likes pastrami. I give this place five stars always. And I'm not Jewish. I'm Italian.

but has been and I went on Thursday to DC Atkins for lunch. I have grown up going to really good…read moredeli in New York as well as Los Angeles Angeles. My mother is half Ashkenazi. My father was part of Sephardic. I know what the food supposed to be like. The lunch was fine. Then, I went to the deli counter to buy some things to take home one of the things I purchased was a half a loaf of pumpernickel I have been craving pumpernickel this morning. It was moldy. Obviously not made fresh. I purchased a whole smoked white fish... Over $42 when I opened it today to eat some of it, I realized the tail was sticking up curved. It wasn't fresh. I have smoked fish for over 40 years and I know when I'm looking at something that is not fresh. It a so-so taste. DZ. Akins is the only deli I know of in San Diego, where you can purchase these things. To charge so much for things, that are not fresh is robbery. I don't know if I'll be coming back to this restaurant ever again

Crowded!

Matzo ball soup

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Swiss Patty Melt add mushrooms, Homefries add fried egg and jalapeño

Beyer Deli

4.8(896 reviews)

22.6 mi

Hands-down, best deli in San Diego! Family owned, and the owners are there all the time greeting…read moreevery customer and making sure everyone is happy. I think they knew the name of every customer that was in there, and the place was packed. It's located in the back of a office park, parking is a little tight, but I didn't have trouble finding a spot. It's cash only business so bring those dollars. Every sandwich there was made to order, looked amazing, tasted delicious and was reasonably priced. They had plenty of seating inside and some chairs outside. It was a really relaxed atmosphere and really felt like everyone knew each other. If I worked or lived closer, I would be here every day.

The service was friendly and very helpful, as it was my first time ordering from Beyer Deli. They…read morewelcomed us like family and I could see that their long time customers felt the same way. Additionally, the food was delicious. I ordered the New Yorker and I just loved the pastrami included in the sandwich. I would highly recommend coming for a sandwich and will love to come back. Thank you for the experience!

Fresh flowers on tables at Beyer Deli!

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Indoor seating

The Marketplace

4.6(770 reviews)

10.6 mi•Banker's Hill

OMG... we just found THE pizza. We got the veggie pizza…read morewith added pepperoni from the Marketplace in Bakers Hill, and I swear, we were like two idiots sitting there raving about it. It was THAT good. The crust was perfectly crispy, the toppings were the perfect amount, and they were spread out so every bite had the right combination. And the flavor?! Oh my God. But here's what really got me: there was absolutely NO greasy, gooey mess. Nothing soggy, nothing weighed down with cheese or oil. That's what kept the crust so perfectly crisp all the way through. It was just really, really well-made pizza. And an 18-inch pizza was only $27, with HUGE slices. Seriously, what a deal. Ordering online was super easy, and it was ready in less than 30 minutes. We picked it up and basically couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Hands down, the best pizza we've had in this area. This one is going into the rotation. And at $27 for an 18-inch? I'm already thinking about when we're getting the next one.

Great sandwich shop with market for essentials and great wine selection. I had one of the BEST tuna…read moremelts on sourdough I have ever had. My wife had a turkey on sourdough with avocado that she kept saying was the best she had ever eaten! Looking forward to trying different items on return. A must go place

Feelin' blue?

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Happy Holidays from me to you.

Hub Market & Deli

4.6(455 reviews)

11.9 mi•Gaslamp

Mission Beach staple and they got parking in the front!…read more Food: 5/5 top notch deli sandwich, if it's bad it's because you ordered poorly. Generous meat portions and everything is fresh Service: 5/5 the ladies at the counter are quick and checkout is a breeze. No notes Ambiance: 4/5 it's a convenience store, so it's busy and small but you can get just about anything you'd want to eat a long side your sandwich and the whole place is new and clean albeit a little cluttered.

Let me tell you this deli is LEGIT!! If you are from NYC and you miss a deli chopped cheese or just…read morea real deli at all.. come in to this deli and you will feel transported back! Plus the food is super legit! Gio supreme sub & loaded fries are killer! They have so many drinks chips wine beer soda whatever you need! And all the fresh deli toppings! The guys are nice and the service is so fast! Plus he just remodeled!

10.7 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

Inside order counter

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The Olive Tree Marketplace

4.5(389 reviews)

Needed a couple of items that we forgot to bring, so we scouted out Olive Tree Marketplace. They…read morehad everything we needed and a lot more. Really, it was a mini supermarket, with a meat counter, deli area, dry goods, drinks and liquor. The manager helped me find everything and directed me to various options. His personality was so friendly, I'll bookmark the OTM for future visits.

The Manhattan is definitely the showstopper the reviews below don't lie. League leading meat to…read moresandwich ratio, perfect onion roll, simple but surprisingly impeccable fixins. Is it just me, or there something magical to the mayo lettuce tomato combo that hits different against a pastrami? My only note was that the meats were just slightly salty, but with the mix of the rest it didn't break the sandwich too much. Also had the torpedo which I'd say was slimmer than I'd want. Often the challenge downside with a torpedo, so I take that one on me (but really Mrs Flask). True 4.5 but can't give the full 5 given the couple point reductions. Otherwise great spot in OB for which and the market has all sorts of good stuff too.

Quick grab and go section

Old Smokie Sandwich Whole

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Manhattan

Big Front Door

4.4(913 reviews)

9.4 mi

Great place! I got the tuna melt and it was fresh. Beware places that only use tuna/mayo spackle…read more But this is not that kind of place! I can tell by the red onion it had chopped and mixed into the tuna. That doesn't store long so I can tell the tuna has a fast turnover rate. Their sesame noodles are fantastic too! A must try. The other person got the wasabi roast beef sandwich which they loved as well. Both sandwiches had the right balance of bread/fillings. Stoked I found a new sandwich spot. Service was friendly and prompt.

Sandwiches were outstanding here. The Wasabi Beef is something I will definitely order again, but…read morethere are many other hot and cold sandwiches that I look forward to trying. Also tried the LGBT blt and it was perfect. Sandwiches had perfect filling ratios and delicious flavors. And the breads were also perfect.

Ordering area

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

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Checkout area

Siesel's Old Fashioned Meats

4.2(508 reviews)

7.4 mi•Bay Park

•$$$

This is a bad ass place. Everything looks amazing, and the sandwiches , well just have a look. This…read moreis the 25 as they call it . Leo was cool! I pretty mich told him just make it your way!

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

If ever the phrase "A little slice of heaven" were appropriate, this is it.

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Rick G.

6 years ago

I have been coming to this Deli for a Month now and every sandwich I have tried so far is Good!! Not to mention there Mexican food! Is way better and less greasy then any taco shop I have ever been too! Love there California Burrito! Also Good and fast Service read more

Norhan A.

4 years ago

Wonderful family owned business that's the perfect lunch spot. The food was delicious and fairly priced, service was friendly and quick. Lots of room for seating and located at a convenient spot in sorrento valley. The chipotle chicken sandwich was to die for! read more

Monica P.

6 years ago

I ordered a breakfast croissant with everything on it. OMG it was amazing. It comes with egg, turkey, and provolone cheese. But I added lettuce, tomato, onions, and avocado. It was bomb! Definitely worth stopping by before my shift. read more

Anais A.

5 years ago

Love this little deli. Everything I've had has been so good!! Happy I can come here for lunch!!

Monica C.

14 years ago

Love everything here! The chicken chipotle is one of my favorites!

Jonathan W.

13 years ago

Best sandwich place in the area. Chicken Chipotle is awesome! read more

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