D&#x27;Elia&#x27;s Grinders Eastside

I can't get enough of Monty's!…read more We need one of these closer to Corona/ Murrieta etc. Spread them throughout the Inland Empire please! We need more Monty's locations! It's either Riverside or Los Angeles. The Los Angeles location is nice because it has standard restaurant seating and the vibe is full on Monty's! It's so cool! I hope they grow and open more locations. My husband and I just drove an hour to get to the Riverside location. We're only able to come once a month because it's so far away. We would hit it once a month if it were closer, maybe more than once a month. Service is always great at this location. They have stickers and buttons available. The seating is bar stools at a counter inside the food lab. The food is amazing! It's always perfectly made and it hits the spot when we miss the Monty's plant-based chicken. The burgers are good. Love the fries and tots! Definitely do the "maxed out" tots or fries. Those are the best! I love the kale salad and add chicken on top. My husband loves the chicken burgers. We always bring friends here to try Monty's plant-based grub! This place rocks.

As a 10 year vegetarian I had to try this place. I ordered 2 good burgers, 50/50 (fries and tots…read morew/side of ranch), and a cherry cola. The burger was pretty good, but I've had better. Fries and tots were decent. Would love to come back to try the dog and chicken sandwich. Service was quick. They had a good amount of counter seating but it was pretty busy. I absolutely love their mascot though and they have free stickers that look like him. All food is vegetarian friendly! 100% plant-based.

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Urban Skillet

4.3(121 reviews)

1.1 mi

My husband and I came to Urban Skillet for dinner and had such a great experience! Ana took our…read moreorder and brought our food out to us, and she was so friendly and helpful. My husband had seen a dog in one of their photos online and was trying to figure out what kind it was, and Ana knew right away! I ordered the OG Burger, my husband got the Z Dog, and we shared an order of tots. Everything was SO good! We both loved our food and will definitely be coming back. Great food and great service--thank you, Ana!

Came here for lunch with a friend. Menu is mostly American food with burgers and wraps. They also…read morehave breakfast items. Inside was clean and the staff were friendly. I ordered the smash burger and a side of fries. Food was good. If I'm craving a burger I would come back.

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Buffalo chicken fries

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Oreo Shake

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery

4.7(4.5k reviews)

2.1 mi

The food is always amazing and Mando and elineene are the best. The brisket is mouthwateringread more

The Big Texan meal at Smoke & Fire Eatery was absolutely ! The meat was incredibly tender, packed…read morewith flavor, and cooked perfectly. Every bite was fire, and the portions were definitely worth it. If you're looking for a meal that's hearty, flavorful, and seriously satisfying, I'd highly recommend the Big Texan. Definitely coming back for this one!

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Johnny's Burgers

3.7(320 reviews)

2.4 mi

Johnny's Burgers is my favorite burger spot in Riverside. There's so much to love! The location…read moreis great, with nice outdoor seating and close proximity to the movie theatre right across the street, other great food and dessert spots next door in case a friend wants something else. I'm often here on Tuesday nights before a discount movie across the way. This meal is my go-to. A cheeseburger combo, but change the fries for the fried zucchini. In my opinion, this is the best fried zucchini around. I know no one can seem to agree on this, but I really don't know how anyone could disagree. They come out HOTTT, juicy, perfectly salty, and with a massive cup of ranch for dipping (and cooling!). The burger itself is like most other mom and pop burger stands around (George's, Lucky Greek, Niko's Burgers), but I'd still say this one is consistently better. It's always my favorite with the perfect ratio of meat, cheese, veggies, and sauce. They still trust you enough to have the soda fountain self service which is also a plus. More and more places are putting it behind the counter. Lastly I'll add that I love the 50's vibe inside and well working A/C! It's a little small inside, but like I mentioned above the outside seating at Riverside Plaza is already so great.

Disgusting. My daughters burger patties was like…read morecardboard. Burned, thin and very chewy. Tasted old. My onion rings where basically crisp. I been to this location many times but the last few times the burgers are not good. I'll soare the pics. Food was a waste and in the trash.

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Cold to the touch greasy fries

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Name change. It's now better burger.

Nikko's Burgers

4.2(195 reviews)

6.1 mi

Nikko's Burgers never disappoints! I ordered the double bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese fries,…read moreand both were absolutely outstanding. The burger was cooked perfectly, loaded with crispy bacon, fresh toppings, melted cheese, and packed with flavor in every bite. The chili cheese fries were generous, hot, cheesy, and topped with delicious chili that made them the perfect side. The customer service was excellent from the moment I walked in. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and my order came out quickly, even though everything tasted fresh and made to order. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and has that classic local burger joint feel that makes you want to come back. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a quality meal with family or friends. If you're looking for one of the best burgers in Riverside, Nikko's Burgers is definitely worth the visit. I'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

Double bacon cheeseburger was the best burger I've had in many years…read more Better than In-N-Out, Five Guys, Lucky Greek, Carl's Jr, etc. New wagyu burger at BJs is almost as good. It had tomato. I hate tomato. STILL the best burger in a loooooong time.

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R Burgers

3.9(661 reviews)

0.5 mi

I went with the double cheeseburger with bacon and avocado meal and I did use drive-through. The…read morewait was not long and the customer service was top-notch.

Great island burger and the pineapple is so good. I especially like their buns. They also have a…read moredrive thru which is so convenient.

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Generous portion of avocado in the self-titled R Burger.

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George's Drive-In

3.3(517 reviews)

7.0 mi

Been driving by for years saying I'd like to try this place one day. Today went with my teen…read moredaughter because I read they had curly fries & she loves them. The girl took out order quickly & accurately. Well, they did not disappoint the curly fries were hot, fresh and a big 'ol bag. We also ordered a cheeseburger & chicken tenders. The burger was delicious with pickles which is kinda hard to find these days. Another wonderful surprise was the large chocolate milkshake! It was huge & delicious. The prices were great too considering how much food you get. Definitely be coming back for those curly fries & shakes. Now I know why this place has been here forever good food, big portions & great prices. It was too hot to sit outside, so we parked in the shade & ate in our car.

For what you pay, just go to Brandon's Diner for real service and flavor. Food is decent when fresh…read moreand not something sitting that was previously cooked. Just don't go when the "owner" (old white guy with glasses) is cooking because apparently since he is incapable of folding a breakfast burrito with eggs overeasy he won't do it. A ten year old can do it but it's too messy for the owner and he refuses. Any other day it's never been a problem for the other real cooks. Imagine being a restaurant owner that serves half Mexican food and American and you can't fold a burrito because the eggs are overeasy? If you are incapable, stay out the kitchen and stick to running the back end. The cooks probably despise when he shows up to "help" as he slows everybody down with the pace of a turtle. But he's the owner and it's his restaurant so screw the customer, no exceptions. It was a simple request but I guess he doesn't need the business and he won't lose any sleep over it.

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Deluxe taco salad no shell, no beans for when I'm doing keto.

Bushfire Kitchen - Riverside

4.2(259 reviews)

2.0 mi

IMO one of the best eateries at the Canyon Crest Towne Centre! Though a chain restaurant, whenever…read moreI come to eat here, the food is consistently good! I'm not a big sweet potato fries girl, but I order theirs almost every time I'm here because it's AMAZING. Also, their chimichurri sauce! Also, their CA burger!? Also, the staff is kind and helpful! Lastly, the environment is versatile! I've come here for causal hangs with friends, my birthday dinner with family, or a work lunch with co-workers!

Although Bushfire is a nice sitdown restaurant that exudes nice smokey meat smells, I did not have…read morethe best experience here. I got the tri-tip sandwich which had a generous amount of chimichuri and good smokey meat. The aroma was great, but the unfortunate reality was that the portion was extremely small. The tri-tip was a bit drier than it looked, and I was not even close to being full from this small sandwich. For this size and price, I'm thinking this should be a $10 sandwich if anything. Service was straight forward -- nice staff and appropriate service. The ambiance was that of an expected sitdown American restaurant. Overall, I would not come back or even recommend this place. There are so many other places worth my time and money.

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En Fuego burger

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The Lucky Greek

3.6(342 reviews)

2.6 mi

I want to give this place an honest review. This visit was for breakfast, and overall, it was…read moredecent. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with a side of hash browns. The omelette was good enough, but I have to be completely honest about the hash browns they were very bland and lacked seasoning. The texture was fine, but I would suggest adding some seasoning during cooking. I think that small change could make them much more appealing to customers. One thing that confused me was the ordering process. When I placed my order in the drive-thru, the employee asked what style of eggs I wanted with my omelette. Since an omelette is already a specific style of egg preparation, I wasn't sure what she meant. Then, when I got to the window, I was asked whether I wanted pickles from a breakfast burrito and whether I wanted potatoes again. I'm not sure if there was some confusion with my order or if they were joking around, but I didn't make an issue out of it. Now that I've finished my breakfast, I'd rate it about a 6 out of 10. That said, I come here often, and there is one item that keeps me coming back: the zucchini. Their zucchini with ranch is an automatic 10 out of 10. In my opinion, it's probably the best thing on the menu, and I highly recommend trying it if you visit. Overall, the breakfast was okay, but the zucchini is definitely the star of the show. Enjoy at your own discretion.

I used to love Lucky Greek until a few years ago when the food had gotten kind of "meh", and quite…read morepricey, so I stopped going. Today, I had a powerful craving for my old favorite - a hot roast beef sandwich with BBQ sauce and horseradish, and some onion rings so I decided to give Lucky Greek another chance. The total for the two items was nearly $25. The rings were pretty good, but the serving was enough for at least 4 people. I wish they would offer a lower priced half-order for single meals. The roast beef sandwich was a real disappointment. The meat was very fatty and had a lot of hard gristle. I pretty much had to take the sandwich apart and pull off the objectionable bits which were about 1/5 of the total weight of the meat. The meat flavor was bland and really needed all of the sauces. The bun was kind of smashed and gummy but held together. Sorry to say, but for me, Lucky Greek just isn't worth going to anymore.

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Star Burgers

4.0(96 reviews)

5.9 mi

Service is always great and I love that you have to m the option to order teriyaki plates and bowls…read moreor burgers, got the pastrami burger with cheese and a large order of zucchini which didn't disappoint, past visits I have order chicken teriyaki plate and they fill the plate up plenty to get you full, recommended for anyone looking for a good burger joint

Two ladies running the place are very attentive and sweet. Got our burgers in 6 minutes. Hot…read morefries, great burger, a nice change from Rburgers. Nice place

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Danielle W.

131

2 years ago

I was introduced to D'Elia's Grinders by my parents about age 5 and I've loved them from first bite. From 1976 to 1992, I ate there at least twice a week, even driving up from Oceanside to get my grinders. When I left Cali and moved to the midwest, my cravings for a ham and provolone, double meat, double cheese were constant. Christmas of 2001, I got my chance and ordered 8 to share with my parents and my daughter, even though I would be eating about an hour after them, I was really excited to Finally have my D'Elia's Grinders. Before I got back to the house, the 3 of them had eaten all but, 1/4 of a meatball grinder and all of the sides. I was crushed. My next trip back to Cali, Dec 24th this year, I ordered online for a friend to pick up, I wouldn't be in till after closing. My left without part of the order and by the time we met up with our friends, you guessed it, there was nothing left. This time, I was devastated. It was 3 days before I could get up to Riverside to get the missing grinders from my order. The first person I saw was Johnny, one of the owners. When I explained what had happened, he was so amazing. He actually remade the entire order. Finally, I walked out, fresh grinders in my hands and no plans to share with anyone but my husband. I had waited, essentially 32 years to get those grinders. Man, it was so worth the wait. Nobody makes grinders like D'Elia's. If you're anywhere near Riverside, take the time, make the detour if you have to, you'll never be disappointed. The store is always clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful. Just walk through the door and you'll know you're about to get a really good meal. Go get yourself some grinders. Your tummy will thank you. read more

Lailahni T.

6 years ago

FACT: D'Elia's Grinders are the BEST grinders EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The bread, the oil, the meat, the veggies, THE QUALITY all together make the most PERFECT sandwich you could ever ask for...and if you ask us....it's worth the 103 mile (1 hour and 1/2) drive, EVERY, SINGLE, TIME! The Robinson Pride consist of 11 members (Mom, Dad, and the 9 Children) and we have been coming here for over 33 years! We always pick up our sandwiches and go and eat them at Fairmount Park by the tanks. D'Elia's Grinders is not just any ole sandwich place to us, it is apart of our family tradition and even the feeling we get when we eat here, brings nothing but feelings that you only feel at home. We now live in San Diego (La Mesa) and even though it's quite a drive, we make it - and the drive to get our sandwiches, NEVER disappoints. ITS THAT GOOD! Some say it's the bread, others say it's the quality, we all say....whatever it is, you have to try it because if you have not, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! The efforts ownership is making during the Covid-19 epidemic is above and beyond. They have a Live Response System that alerts you once your order is done so that we can all still abide by the social distancing rules, and as a plus, you can order online and come and pick up your food once it's ready. D'Elias Grinders is definitely one of those places you need to add to your bucket list, it's one of those places that you MUST eat at, in order to have lived. We love you D'Elia's Grinders! Thank you for all you do! But most of all, for making our tummy's happy The Robinsons read more

Mo Mo K.

2 years ago

This was my first visit to D'Elia's Grinders and I must say I was impressed. Ordering is pretty easy (they have the menu up on TV screens) and the time they complete it was pretty prompt. I ordered a 6-inch turkey and a side of macaroni salad. There are no combo sandwich or lunch deals here. I loved the bread they used which has a baked, crunchy exterior and in no way makes the inside dry. There are no condiments on the sandwich except the lettuce, tomato and oil preparation. You request to add mayonnaise or mustard, which I requested mustard. The macaroni salad was very good and it didn't taste store made. I don't know if it's made in-house but I really enjoyed it. I also got a fountain drink and they have a huge selection of fountain drinks including Coke Zero and Diet Dr. Pepper. I also saw they had iced tea too. Their sandwich overall is way better than those chain brands and to be honest, I would pick D'Elia's over other sandwiches. It never hurts to support a local business. You can eat in or order it to go. There is outdoor patio seating too. I will be back to try other items on their menu. If you are not a sandwich person, they also feature burgers. I can't vouch for their burgers because I have not tried them, but it may be something I try in the future. I will be back! read more

Claudia R.

4 years ago

I rate this place a zero if I can!!! DO NOT WORK HERE OR COME TO EAT HERE!! This place was my daughters first job (16 yrs) and from the very beginning till the end her experience there has been nothing but stressful and horrible. management training is horrible along with professionalism. Amy the owner is by the far the worst person to work for, she takes advantage of young adults teenagers whom do not know any better of their employee rights and have to deal with her threats and intimidation when any of them call off sick! my daughter has told me many times how associates have had to report to the work site completely sick and service food to customers ill due to Amy threating them they would lose their job if they didn't show and on top of it all my daughter has also mention how dirty this place is and mold growing where the cheese and veggies are placed during serving. To all parents please beware and keep your teenagers away from this place as it has been the worst traumatizing experience for my daughter as her first employment. No employee should ever be treated in this matter and taken advantage of as this place does now to current employees. There's a reason why this place has such a high turnover with their associates! read more

John W.

7 years ago

I have been here in Riverside for over 35 years and have always seen their restaurant, gotten mail advertisments, as well as had friends tell me to go there. I finally went to give them a try and was treated as an old friend, with everybody I talked to from staff to customers waiting for their orders. Everybody was Happy, Friendly, would talk to you as a person/friend. They were quite busy, a lot of customers sitting eating, and the order did not take very long, (about 10 minutes) from taking order to picking it up. One of the owners was there and walking around talking to customers allowing them to see that he cares for them coming into his business. The restaurant was very Clean and neat. The prices are very reasonable and I ordered 2 Grinders because it was my 1st time there, so I will be going again this week but ordering more items and my 2 grinders. I would tell everybody to stop by, try their AWESOME Grinders because you will go back for more. Truely and awesome place with Really AWESOME Owners and Stall..... Keep up the great food. A Satisfied Returning Customer Thank You read more

Tom R.

6 years ago

Hi All I don't really write a lot of reviews, but I have to this time. As we go through this big box world of drive throughs and Walmarts you need to recognize when a family business gets it right. First of all the bread is really good and the smell in the restaurant! It is more like a bakery the baking bread first makes your mouth water. We ordered for one of our employees retirement get together (it was as good as we could do in our present COVID environment) because this is his favorite grinder place in Riverside. They made a small mistake with our order and they bent over backwards to make it right. They corrected the mistake and more than made it right! It was so nice to deal with a management team that actually cares about customer service, even when addressing a mistake. It is so pleasant to visit the friendly staff. The place is clean and the sandwiches are very good. I will definitely be back and further more I highly recommend this place. Thank you D'Elia's for making our social distance gathering a success. read more

Cynthia F.

2 years ago

D'elia's Grinders on Uniiversity is the original location! We used to travel from Corona as kids with our parents to enjoy those delicious grinders. Back in the day there were a couple of D'Elia's one in Arlington, close to the old Rohr Plant. I believe there was also one on Magnolia. At that time, they were all the same delicious quality. Today, I can tell you that there is no comparison to the original! I have been to their new Van Buren location and ordered their hot pastrami and taken it home only to be disappointed. It's just sub par. It's sad that two locations can have the same name can not offer the same quality of food. The service is equally nice, no complaints there. The employees are friendly and helpful. There is signage that is nostalgic at the original D'Elia's and I once read the story of how it all started. The new location is a different kind of nostalgic, with large pictures on the wall. This review is specifically for our favorite ... because there's nothing like the original for me! read more

No C.

17 years ago

I met the new owner the other day when I went in there to enjoy my favorite sandwich. I never been in a place that was so rude. The new owner is so bad even her employee's seem scared. I have food alergies and requested my sandwich without cheese. Seems like a harmless request. When I got my sandwhich there was cheese. No biggy yet I was hungery i'll just ask them to make a new one. The employee could have them make me a new one with out the onwers approval. I explain what happen and she told me to pull the cheese off myself. I told I would but it touch my other food and I can't eat it. She flipped out on me gave me my money back and threw me out and told me to never come back. I was not rude at all. I just simple ask to have a new sandwich made to my request. it's so sad to see a place that use to have the best service ever and now has been taken over from saintin. I will no longer eat there and I please ask everyone not to suport this place. read more

Howard M.

2 years ago

The store is always clean, the workers inside are very friendly. I use to come to D'Elia's Grinders when I was a kid, in fact I could walk to get myself a Grinder. I also remember when the store was smaller and you use to walk up to a widow (on Kansas), to order your food. Those were the good old days. So now when I step back see the new remold the I think about the coming from along ways. When I come into town, I have to have myself one of your sandwiches right away. When I talk to family and friends, they tell me the D'Elia,s Grinders is the best ever. I had a baby sister of Mines who at the time had cancer, when the family would go see her, she would, because she new she was getting a Grinder, she wouldn't eat much of it, but it made her day. I have a friend who lives in Las Vegas, and she grew up in Riverside, everything she comes to town she needs a Grinder. Your food is the BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Kathy G.

5 years ago

D 'ELIA'S Grinder Have been a part of my family before I was even born. There are 33 grandchildren in my family we all grew up with DELIA's. One year my cousin was having a little party family party and she couldn't think of what to have and I told her I said you want to make it a real Family party get Delias it was the best. I have friends that will come from orange county to Riverside just to get Delias. One family coming to town from out of state first thing they ask for the Delias. They really are that good, you know how some people eat something that reminds them of their childhood growing up those good old years that's Delia's for us. The bread is so flaky and crunchy and just just delicious doesn't matter what kind of meat you put on it what kind of cheese or anything it's just I said the whole thing is just delicious. You got at least try it once. And you'll be back for more. read more

S R.

6 years ago

THIS IS NOT FAKE NEWS - NOR A HATE POST!! This review is to inform customers that your food is being prepared by hard working teenage employees, who basically train themselves because the owners are non-existent other than coming in everyday to reschedule employees hours with no regard that they may have appointments or plans scheduled for their days off. All of these awesome reviews for their food are all due to these amazing employees who come in everyday, work hard, enjoy doing their job, but have no life outside of this place because they are made to work later than originally scheduled or work with no days off. Anyone who has a bad review on food, you can thank the owners for their lack of training protocol for that!! John & Amy - I hope you know that you're only in business still because of your employees who are choosing to stay and work for you slave drivers!! read more

Dee T.

1 year ago

I have been going to D'Elia's for years, decades and the food has never been a problem. Always fresh & made the same, I love how they have the shredded lettuce, the best. Today my cashier was great, treated me nice even though I had to lean on counter becuz I felt dizzy (I'm a transplant recipient) he still assistant me with patience & very polite. He kept eye contact which I feel is important, made me feel like he was paying attention to get my order correct. I definitely liked seeing the employees working together & it just created a wonderful atmosphere.....but once a customer came in the employees never kept anyone waiting; that was so awesome! Me being on the outside looking in....I have to say that the hiring manager did a great job hiring this crew. The manager or managers are doing a great job with the morale from the employees. Thank you! read more

Tina W.

1 year ago

I've been eating D'Elia's grinders for many years. Back when they first started and had the walk-up windows. Many of my friends and family members have worked there. I remember the 2 twin brothers that were running the place. They were very nice and always greeted the people with kindness and care. I kinda heard through the grapevine that they might be relocating their business . If these is true, it would be ashamed!!! How can they leave the location that has come to love them so much! I would be heart broke to know I can't go get a grinder anymore unless I had a car!!! D'Elia's, Tina's Mexican Food, McDonald's and Temple Del Sol have been around all my life!!! Please don't leave us now!!! Sincerely, a lifetime lover of D'Elias grinders, who would truly miss your business being local. We riversider's love the aka grinders!!! read more

Woody D.

263

3 years ago

A family tradition that started before I was born. I can remember coming here when it was a little shack. I cannot eat a meatball grinder from anywhere else. Strictly Delia's. They cut the meatballs into smaller pieces (so you have meat evenly throughout your grinder) then they add the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. The hot ingredients soften the bread to a nice texture and the grinder so it eats immaculately. (Whole meatballs don't belong in a grinder) The capicola is the other stand out grinder. The meat is thin so I add an extra layer and I also add mayo. It's perfection. Philly de fuego and Genoa salami are also great choices. A lot of other options to try but I always go with meatball and/or capicola. If you don't like the bread you are a child and don't deserve the goodness that is Delia's. Cheers! read more

J G.

11 months ago

First of all gallysa ,the mgr ,outstandingbut her help(coworkers)all young girls seem to be more interested in their own business instead of helping out they are just standing around trying to be pretty !!!When I asked for hot pepper was given a little so.... look.You ll know who the girls in front were by the time I was there and their tours of work,we love this place and have been customers for over 50 years !!! Correct that issue and you'll bring in even more customers.My wife and I were mgrs of major corporations and we know first hand about customer service ,our jobs were with AT&T and ARROWHEAD BANK ,combined years 64 years ,thank you for reading our constructive criticism, JOHN & GLORIA GONZALES read more

Tim K.

2 years ago

Delia's Grinders has been The Go-To Grinder place for Our Family since I was a kid..... And I'm 60 years old, just to tell you just how long they've been in business!!! And As I said, Delia's was my parents place and it extended to my Family of 7 with My Wife and kids for another 20 years and Now Even My Grand Children Know Delia's by Heart!!! Great Food.... Great Customer Service and We will be coming back to Delia's Grinders Until They close Their doors.... Heaven Forbid God Bless Delia's Grinders And the Family of Owner's and Employees Thank You for the Many Years that You have Blessed Our Family by Your Sensational Grinders and Friendly Faces read more

Jim A.

7 months ago

I was Transfered from NAS New Orleans to Long Beach Naval Station in July 1984 and we bought a House in Riverside for over 22 years and there was a Delia's on Arlington Avenue by Van Buren and been eating there delicious Meatball Sub and now live in Hemet since March 2006. So every time I'm in Riverside I stop get a super Crunchy Meatball Sub and this Morning I decided to drive from Hemet just to get the Best Meatball Sub I've ever had. My daughter got a Turkey and veggie and surprised her with this sub. I get my Military Discount and 200% Disabled Veteran. I would recommend this place especially if you like Meatballs with Provelone Cheese. read more

Liz C.

8 years ago

this location has a manager named stephanie so un professional her attitude made me not want to eat hear again i have coming hear for 20 yrs you have to wait for along time the employees are not concerned on customers needs the tables are dirty and the floor the same employee standing around not concerned for safety of their customers or getting there food in a timely matter so take a second thought before you go and eat there the food doesnt taste the same the owners need to get better managers than stephanie who respresents their company she needs to get training on being a manager and a team player read more

Jacob M.

13 years ago

I always get the chicken blt with cheese, no tomato nor bacon. So yeah that is what I said to the cashier and of course they mess my order up. Reason why I am writing a review is because they have this cashier he is hispanic, light skin, thin, wears a tight shirt and is always on the register, looking at every customer as if they are going to steal something. Guy is insane, this older lady was trying to place the order but she did not quite know what she wanted so he got very upset and as he walked away he said something in spanish and rolled his eyes. I thought that was very rude and unprofessional. read more

Ofelia L.

1 year ago

I've been coming to D'Elia's for over 25 years and the grinder's are like no other. The way they bake their bread and always put the perfect amount of all ingredients in every grinder is amazing. OH and let's not forget the service it's outstanding. The employees are very friendly and make sure that when your dining in that your visit is pleasant and unforgettable. As for delivery or pickup orders their very prompt and pretty much right on time. I recommend it to everyone that's never been there. I guarantee that you will come back and also the prices aren't outrageous like some of the other places. read more

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(553 reviews)

I purchased 2 four footers for a party today and a four footer for Mother's Day a week or so ago!…read moreDelia's is by far are the best sub builders around. thank you for the couple extras as well! you guys are awesome! I am so happy that you are located in Orangecrest. I used to have to drive to the University shop which is just as great! The Wood Rd. location is so convenient for me and the employees are the nicest and most professional in town. 5 's Thank you again for everything, Cory

What a nice surprise to get $10.00 off my meal because it's my BIRTHDAY…read more It's there's Rewards program. I ordered my usual Roast Beef. Since I have $10.00 off I decided to get their Pasta Salad which mine is better. The staff are always kind and my sandwich always made just how I ordered it.

My Hero Subs

4.1

(276 reviews)

This is the veggie sub. It's ok. Not as full as I would imagine it to be. Has 2 little pieces of…read moreavocado. Mainly bread.

This is not just another sub place, it is my Hero for Riverside, CA! WOW! The bread was so soft and…read morefresh, with ingredients that tasted great. The Ultimate Philly Hero included slices of avocado and the succulent flavors put a smile on my face. The ambiance was relaxed, clean and inviting. If you are looking for a great quick meal, this is the place to go.

Zorba's Restaurant

3.7

(601 reviews)

It's getting harder to find real classic diners these days, but this place still has that authentic…read morefeel. The food is amazing fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving good diner comfort food. What really makes it special is that it's family-owned, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. The staff and owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they truly care about their customers. Places like this are getting rare. Great food, great people, and a real neighborhood diner vibe. Definitely worth supporting!

Overly priced food, disgusting service from girls and nothing comes with cheese. Charge over charge…read moreover charge Horrible place Bacon breakfast burrito comes with ham

Butch's Grinders

4.2

(481 reviews)

The sandwiches here are bomb... but the unsung hero is the pasta salad!!! I got the ultimate…read moreItalian based on online suggestions, and it was good, but it was a little bit soggy. The restaurant itself is what I would consider a hole in the wall, which I love! Seating is pretty straightforward and you can grab chips or a drink from the refrigerator. The menu speaks for itself and is very straightforward as well. You place your order hang out for a little bit and you pay once your order comes up. This was my second or third time stopping in and I still had some questions that the folks behind the counter were happy to answer.

The sandwich taste really delicious. I recommended this place to anyone that wants to eat good and…read morethe place is very clean . Thank you we will visit again. Best sandwich in riverside ca Thank you james

Everytable

3.8

(61 reviews)

The food was pretty good but honestly completely disappointed on how they deal with messed up…read moreorders. Used uber eats to place order with my company and they were missing thing I ordered every time. They supplied replacement food and told us to email if we were not satisfied. When I reached out they decided to say- deal with Uber Eats we don't care

I used to order here a lot a year (or two?) ago when coupons were more abundant. I would get orders…read more50% off with free delivery a lot, so it was a crazy good deal, healthy and macro friendly, and convenient as well. I stopped because they nerfed the coupons and rewards system at some point and it wasn't cost effective anymore. I was excited to get another 50% off coupon recently. The menu is largely unchanged from the previous years, with the addition of like 2 or 3 new plates. There is a lot to choose from with a good chunk of those options being high protein. There's just much more variety than other meal prep services and the meals don't get as boring and repetitive. I was a little annoyed that my order arrived about 40 minutes earlier than scheduled, so I had to rush home from the gym to get it. My impression was that several of the plates felt quite light and looked to have suspiciously tiny portions of protein. You can tell by eyeballing that the provided macros are... optimistic. I couldn't be bothered to weigh every plate, but I did weigh the most obvious offender. The Southwest Chipotle Chicken Bowl claimed to be 411g not including the bowl and it weighed 366g with the bowl. I definitely don't trust the labels, as there's simply no way there's 25g of protein in like an oz of diced chicken. Food was fresh (other than the seafood, which I absolutely do not recommend) and tasted good. Overall, I would sort of recommend for the convenience, but be sure to weigh your bowls so you can make sure you're getting what you paid for.

Chris' Burgers

4.0

(63 reviews)

Small hole in the wall restaurant. Semi-limited menu choices, but looked like it had some great…read morebreakfast plates. I was there for lunch and had the double cheeseburger special. Man o' man was it tasty. I was thoroughly impressed by their burger and the fries were perfectly crispy and packed into the fry bag. Also, got a couple of yellow chilis that really set the entire plate off. Not a lot of tasty burger joints around anymore especially like this. It felt real laid back and comfortable. The lady at the register was very welcoming and was very attentive. I love this family run place now and I am going to be a regular patron here moving forward. Nothing worse than seeing all my favorite places go out of business or be bought out and commercialized. I hope this place remains as gritty as it is cuz that's what makes it good.

California burger is just perfect it's a cheese burger with avocado and bacon . Bacon flavor is…read moreperfect ! Fresh slices of avocado guaranteed . Cashier / cook is nice and friendly . Place was clean when I got there

Mission Burgers

4.2

(152 reviews)

Food was delicious, kitchen looked clean! You can see the cook making your food. Friendly and quick…read moreservice. The fries were good!

Been here many times a cool spot for a wide variety of food options. Inside seating available. It…read morehas that old school burger place feel. Breakfast, lunch or dinner they have something for everyone. Made to order. Service was awesome! Friendly and helpful. Inside was clean and organized. Great to see guests enjoying a meal and others picking up on the go. Located right next to Butch's grinders. Plenty of parking.

Bravos California Fresh

3.4

(509 reviews)

Healthy portions satisfy your hunger. The menu offers a large variety of food options. Friendly…read morestaff are always helpful and remember frequent customers.

Don't come here, expensive for no reason. They just pissed me off....i am a busy mom and just…read morewanted to eat before running errands and I decided to stop here to get a sausage breakfast burrito & they had this fat burrito filled with mainly potato's and one sausage link in the whole thing...yep, just one. I was so upset I will urge nobody to waste their money here, there are plenty of better breakfast burritos in the area SMH

Smash Papas

3.6

(109 reviews)

I tried Smash papas at the riverside food lab and was pleasantly surprised by the veggie burger. It…read morewas delicious and flavorful. Next time I'm in the area, will definitely try it again. They have a variety of different burgers and hot dogs. The staff was really nice. Just be prepared to wait during their busy times.

This place is terrible. The menu items sound truly appealing…read morebut when me and my girlfriend were greeted with two patties of charcoal, we were wrong Youre spending lots of money for essentially two fossilized stones of cow. We also had the Garlic Fries and those were great, but can that make up for the crime against humanity that ive experienced, No 1 Star

Johnny's Burgers

3.7

(320 reviews)