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    D'Elia's Grinders Eastside

    3.7 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    D'ELIA'S GRINDERS EASTSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The bread is amazing
    Robert N.

    Crusty soft bread Craving an amazing sandwich, consider D' Elia's Grinders in Riverside on University Drive. The bread is reminiscent of the old Grinder Haven on Holt in Ontario - the crust breaks when you bite it and the softness of the bread underneath is amazing. The whole sandwich is great, but I continue to go back for the bread. Good food, and good service. Nice deli vibe, well kept, and good outdoor patio for dogs.

    Great fries
    Kenny O.

    Clean place, friendly folks and fast service. Use your debit to avoid cc charges. Hot grinders are made in 4 minutes. My cheese philly was perfect. The wife's beef dip was shy on meat. Fries were hot, lightly salted just perfect.

    Melissa B.

    I came here because my mom really loves D'Elia's Grinders, so I wanted to give it a try. I ordered the tuna sub and it wasn't great for me. The tuna-to-dressing ratio was off way too much tuna and not enough dressing, so it tasted pretty dry overall. On top of that, the flavor leaned more Miracle Whip than classic mayonnaise, which just isn't my thing. The bread is very hard and crunchy, almost stale tasting, but I know that's how it's supposed to be here. Still, it didn't help with how dry the sandwich felt. The inside of the shop is also very outdated, giving it a real old-school vibe. That said, I understand why longtime locals (and my mom) love this place it clearly has a loyal following. Just not the spot for me, especially for tuna.

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    Glenn J.

    With fresh rolls, generous portions of sliced meats, D'Elia's Grinders offers consistently good sandwiches. I keep forgetting how good this place is and need to remember how reliably delicious and fresh their sandwiches are. They are an institution. The place has been here since 1955! The building is well maintained, clean and organized. Staff is friendly and provides fast service.

    Leilani M.

    Visited years ago and wanted to stop in again. This classic grinder shop has indoor or patio seating areas. Parking right in front. The toasty bread held a nice amount of veggies great when you're looking for a classic. Service was great and wait time minimal. Order at the counter and pick up. Right off university down the way from UCR.

    Karina F.

    5 is for the food always great and with good flavor. Never disappointed. But the cleaning needs to be done at all times. Every time we come tables dirty and floor too. And people behind the counter always at times standing instead of checking tables or at least to ask if all is well. Service just saying.

    WHOLE Hot Pastrami

    Hot Pastrami is more roast beef but it's good. Ask about their "soft bread". I haven't had it yet but the current bread is tougher on the outside than I prefer. Nothing bad though.

    Worst sandwich place I've ever been to. Bread was hard as a rock. Tons of lettuce with little quality ingredients. I cannot believe the high rating for this place. It was my husband and my first time here and we left without eating most of it. Really terrible.

    The history of grinders in riverside.
    Craig G.

    Decided to redeem my bday cash with a D' Sicilian, grinder was basically half priced. It was Sunday at 11:30 am. Smooth transaction and while I waited (less than 10 minutes) I noticed great staffing, getting ready for the upcoming rush. Although the place was quiet, customer facing employees should at least appear busy. They were pleasant and helpful, I even bought a 70th t-shirt. The discounts and specials keep me coming back, not to mention the bread! It's the bread!

    Erick M.

    This was my first time visiting D'Elias, which is actually a childhood favorite of my wife's. I love a good sandwich shop, so I was excited to try it. The first small disappointment was finding out they don't offer mushrooms. As a big mushroom fan, especially on a hot sandwich, that was a bit of a letdown -- but not a deal breaker. I ordered the D'Loaded Cheese Steak, which honestly would've been perfect with mushrooms. When I opened it up, it looked absolutely delicious. The flavor definitely delivered -- I won't deny that at all. It was very tasty. My main issue was the texture and structure of the sandwich. It came out extremely hot and very wet. The bottom of the bread was completely soaked, which made it difficult to pick up without it falling apart. I just wish the bread had held up better so I could've enjoyed it without the mess. Overall, the flavor was great, but I hope they can improve the sandwich structure a bit. I'd be willing to give it another try.

    Dan and Doris

    The service was prompt. Ambiance was . The food was delicious and plenty for the two of us.

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    So disappointed!! Overpriced, dry and tasted very bland. Miss the fresh crunchy bread with oil and vinegar

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    Once again went to this great sandwich shop. Staff is so nice. Food is yummy. It's so about the bread.

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    Delicious grinders at reasonable prices. I look forward eating here every time i come into Riverside.

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    The food was wonderful and the employees were very helpful. Thank you for making it easy. I will definitely be back. Thank you.

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    Love the grinders! Been eating there since 1980's. My whole family travels just to eat that grinder.

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    Ask the Community - D'Elia's Grinders Eastside

    So how much meat is on a whole grinder? I am assuming two slices.

    I didn't weigh the meat, but they are very generous with the servings.

    Is there a vegetable sandwich available?

    Absolutely, its the Loaded vegetarian!

    Is D'Elias still offering buy one get one free grinders on game days as long as the Dodgers are in the playoffs?

    Yes they are on game days. Enjoy😋

    Last time I went grinder was dry and not enough lettuce. Was a phone in so didn't know until I got home. Also pasta salad was old and oily?

    Hi, Rebecca. Thank you for the comments. In the last couple of years, we have received hundreds of "too much lettuce" complaints. Just recently, we made an attempt at putting on a more consistent amount of lettuce, and many (not hundreds) like… 

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