UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! This place is excellent! I was reluctant to come because the previous owner wasn't very good, but I'm glad I gave it another try. I had both the Italian salad and the pasta salad, and they were excellent. My wife had the pastrami, which was fantastic. This place is a real find! I highly recommend it. read more

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One of the best sandwiches I have had in a long time! I was unfortunately at the hospital visiting a family member and needed a place to get some food and water. I went to target but they didn't have much. I saw a sandwich shop right next to it and gave it a try! They had some awesome specials, but it was early and I went for the egg salad. I was told (I think it was the owner) that they only had enough for half, so he gave me a another half of chicken salad. I am a huge egg salad fan, but I think I liked the chicken salad even more. We are talking 1a and 1b though, both were great. Bread was nice and soft, both the egg salad and the chicken salad had a perfect balance of ingredients. Mac salad was bomb too. The woman who rung me up was super nice as well, the whole thing was awesome and brightned a pretty crappy day at the hospital (and especially the lack of sleep since I stayed the night). I wish I lived right next to the store, cuz I would be there everyday! read more

This place is so easy to miss if you don't frequent the area. I was starving and in the area and thought there must be something next to Target - Sure enough here it was. I had dad's special, the baguette was pillowy soft and delicious. The girl at the register was so friendly. As I ordered my sandwich and drink I heard someone call from the back - ask if they want a cookie. They were fresh baked and such a treat. Highly recommend a visit. I don't know anything about it but it definitely seems like a small, possibly a family run business. I think they'd make an effort to remember you if you were a recurring customer. read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Dads Special - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

No words. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Loved this little shop so much. I was greater with a warm welcome and was able to order a turkey sandwich on focaccia and omg the bread is to die for. Not to mention their handmade fusion chips! I met the owner and he was so kind. Thank you both for making something so simple so delicious. I can't wait to come back. read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Fusion hand made chips - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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My bf is a sandwich connoisseur and dad's is one of his favorites. I've had their Italian before, but this time I decided to try their dip sandwiches. It was good, however the meat was a bit dry, and the bread was soggy from it being soaked in the sauce. My bf's turkey sandwich was delicious, the bread was fresh, and the filling inside isn't also your standard deli meat. I think I just got the wrong thing this time. I'll stick to the Italian lol The people are also super friendly made me feel welcomed in the store! It is indoor and outside seating available! read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

What a great find! From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was clean, the service was fast, and the food was absolutely outstanding. I ordered the Hot Italian Beef, and it was one of the best I've had in a long time. The bread was fresh, the ingredients were high quality, and everything was made perfectly. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. If you're looking for a place with amazing sandwiches, great customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely the spot. I'll absolutely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal! read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Yummy - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I was in this plaza for AAA and saw this tiny sandwich shop that has great reviews. As I was standing in line all the customers were raving about the food. I got the pastrami, hot Italian beef, chicken parm and meatball sandwich. The pastrami was really juicy and tender, it was a bit oily so I think half portion is good enough. The other sandwiches were very good as well. There are a few tables set up inside and outside. The staff was very friendly. It is part of the Target plaza so there is plenty of parking available. read more

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Dad's, Mission Viejo I discovered Dad's tucked into a strip-mall cluster at 27533 Puerta Real (so yes, it is in a shopping hub -- plenty of storefronts, a Target nearby, and that blessed sea of asphalt parking you California suburban dreamers live for). Wednesday, 1 pm status report: the lot was swamped -- I'd peg it ~95 % full. If you roll in thinking "lulz, plenty of parking," be forewarned: the hive is real. The Vibe & What I Loved (and What I Didn't, but Lightly) This reads like the scribbling of a maniacally caffeinated food enthusiast. Enjoy. Dad's feels intensely home-grown. I mean, they've got homemade lemonades (mango, pineapple, lemon, the works), homemade chips (salt & pepper or spicy Italian -- both solid), homemade bread (soft, tearable artisan style), and a hand-scrawled chalkboard menu that looks like it might revolt any minute. That's your evidence, Your Honor -- it's not a franchise; it's a deli with personality. I ordered the large pastrami (a $16 "toll fee" to sail past hunger's border). Service was warm, friendly, chatty. The interior is petite (like adorable "blink and you miss a seat" small), but there are two outdoor tables, which are perfect for the "Groundhog Day 75° sunny blue-sky" routine California gives you ~345 days a year. They give you a half pickle with the pastrami. It was pretty darn good. Not "Lower East Side, angel-voice-choir" deli level, but respectable. After the sandwich, I drifted into a food coma state, which I (paradoxically) hold up as evidence that they did something right. All told, I'd rate it 4/5. It's not the best deli in the multiverse, but I adore that it's family run and homemade. It feels real. A Few Slight Nits (because I must) * The space is cramped, so if all seats are taken, you might feel like you're part of a sandwich assembly line. * It doesn't transport you to New York's Jewish deli heaven, but that's okay -- expectations must be tempered. * The chalkboard menu is charming until you realize you can't read your own tablet because glare. (Yes, I overthink this.) Bottom line: When you find yourself in Mission Viejo and your soul is screaming for pastrami (October 2025), Dad's is a damn fine option. Solid 4 of 5. I respect what they're doing. read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Façade - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Love this place!!! So good. First time coming here and they were awesome!!! Super friendly and accommodating! My chicken Parmesan sandwich was so good. My dad ate all of his and said it was the best sub he's had in a long time. read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Chicken Parmesan - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Third visit , little shop with excellent sandwiches. The service can be slow as they get busy but polite and thorough. read more

Come here at least once a week! The staff is friendly, the food is always soooo good and they have the best home made chips. My go to is the Italian grilled chicken- yummmm! read more

Our first time here and WHAT A GEM! I can't believe it's been open for 3 years and we missed it! Right next to Target. The sandwiches are big! A half would have been plenty but now I have left overs. I love Egg Salad and this one did not disappoint :)) their pickle chips were the perfect compliment and if you are looking for any flavor of soda they have it! The girl at the counter, Jen, gives exceptional customer service and greets you with a smile. Do yourself a favor and stop by hungry! read more

This place is awesome. Everything is homemade. Been here many times, trying different sandwiches. Never have been disappointed. They even make their own potato chips. And if you like soft drinks, they have one of the widest varieties that I have ever seen. I highly recommend this place! read more

The sandwiches here are fantastic! Today we had the Italiano and Dad's special. Both of them delicious! And the staff is so courteous and willing to help you if you haven't been here before. And the home made bread and custom seasoned chips were also great! read more

Wow so delicious! Cute little sandwich shop in a strip mall that is churning out such high quality and generous portions of great sandwiches and salads Owner and staff are so nice and welcoming! The grilled vegetables on focaccia bread was so good. The half portions are so generous. The homemade chips bring it to the next level Hubby had pastrami with dill pickle chips and loved it. We mentioned it was his birthday and they gave us their delicious chocolate walnut cookie on the house! Go check this place out!! read more

Dad's Sandwiches - 3. Pastrami Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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I love this place. The staff is very friendly and the food is so good. If I can give 10 starts I would. Everything here is amazing and made fresh to order. read more

Have tried many sandwiches at Dad's including the Italiano, Chicken Parm, and chicken salad. Love the fresh ingredients and the homemade bread is to die for. The flavor combinations sing. Have also tried their signature dill pickle chips and if you love pickles you will love them. The chocolate chip cookie is a great way to end the meal. Would recommend Dad's to anyone that loves a good sandwich. Can't wait to try their pizza next! read more

Incredible meatball sub, small but might. The seasoning and tenderness was spot on. Homemade house chips were really good too, for the spicy flavor, like a Cajun spice to them, just enough but not too spicy. Only downside was very small inside and took a little to get our food, but they were busy and it's a small shop so understandable. Would def come back and try the pizza and other sandwich offerings. read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Half Meatball Sub and spicy house chips - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

STELLAR Pastrami Sandwich. I usually am not the biggest fan of Pastrami since theyre usually salty and overly meaty. The ratios were perfect between the mustard, pickles, provolone and meat. The service was great, the guys there were sweet and gave great recommendations. The music was all good too so whoever was controlling the playlist, thank you for the good vibes! I work with a coffee shop nearby so i will definitely be back! Cant wait to have a million more pastrami sandwiches read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Pastrami Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Best sandwich shop in Orange County! The sandwiches here are nothing short of artistic brilliance. Perfectly portioned, high-quality ingredients, and fresh bread, all assembled with a level of artistry that is rare to find. I often plan on ordering a staple, but the specials are so creative and masterful that I end up trying something new every time. Even if it's something I wouldn't normally order. They never disappoint. Fast, friendly, clean, and inviting. Bonus: The house-made chips were a perfect complement to my meal. read more

I always dig it here. 10/10 service. I only have a 30 min lunch and I order, get my food, and chill all in that time. I've been trying so many of their different hot sandwiches. Overall fav right now is their chicken parm. The other day I tried the veggie one. I didn't even know it hard goat cheese! (I hate goat cheese), but this totally takes the #2 spot for me. So yummy Brought my husband here on a date as well. Cozy and chill vibes which is what we love. He enjoyed it all. read more

I had the best experience at this sandwich shop. I had The Beef sandwich and I have to say. Amazing. I will definitely be returning to try the rest of the menu. read more

they do not have breakfast burritos. It's a new ownership and they haven't decided to update their yelp. The person who was working was really kind and the vibe is a typical deli. But let's just say that this was before work and we were beyond disappointed that they didn't have breakfast burritos cause that's what we were looking forward in having. Save your drive and hit sunny side up doughnuts. That'll be for next time read more

Let me start by saying that EVERY single bite you will eat from Dad's will be the most delicious you've ever had. Honestly the best sandwiches I've had in OC. Doesn't matter what you order, everything is delicious. And don't get me started on the pizzas (scratch-made dough) they do Wednesday through weekend evenings - PERFECTION. read more

Served me a pizza tonight that was burnt. The pepperoni is black Sausage is charred read more

10/10!! Best sandwich I've ever had and the staff was so kind. I accidentally dropped a soda & instead of seeming annoyed not only did he replace it, but he handled it with such grace & kindness, made my experience there exceptional!! Definitely will be coming back I've already told all my friends in the area this is the go- to sandwich shop!! I recommend the Hot Italian Chicken ! Truly delicious! read more

Nice local sandwich shop. I ordered the large Italian special which had a decent amount of thinly sliced cold cuts The board said they have homemade pastrami, so I will have to try that in my next visit. read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Half of a large Italian sandwich - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I was hoping to eventually find a good local sandwich spot, instead we got a great one.

I was in the area and forgot to get lunch before I left work. I wanted something different that I usually don't consume on a regular basis and now have to say, Dad's soup and sandwiches will be added into my rotation of eats. Today's soup was pea soup and wow!! Anderson's has got NOTHING on this pea soup. (Solvang's famous split pea soup) It was so flavorful and my real regret today was getting a cup and not the larger sized bowl. I also got Dad's Special as well as some chips. This was so good and consumed very quickly. Not much ambience or decorations going around, however being that it's very small, it's also very well organized and clean. Dad's handwriting is also very legible. read more

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Searched fast food and am so glad this came up. It was fast, but definitely fresh and delicious. I'm happy they use oven roasted turkey instead of smoked, and they happily made changes for me like "scooping" the bread and adding pickles (removing onion and vinaigrette). The chocolate chip cookies look amazing and were made fresh this afternoon, but I used will power - this time. read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Fresh cookies - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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It's what we all look for in a sandwich Terrific pastrami. Great service as well. Highly recommended. read more

One of the best sandwich shops I've ever been to. Owner and his kids are wonderful people, so are those who work there. Every $ spent here is worth it because it's going to something really wonderful. read more

My favorite lunch spot! I love their Caesar salad add chicken , the egg salad sandwich , their pizzas are delicious too. I've Never had a bad meal here read more

The sandwiches were delicious on fresh home made bread! Many flavors of chips to chose from it was difficult to decidedill pickle won out! Topped off with a homemade Excellent service! read more

Dad's Sandwiches - Dad's Deli outside dining - Delis Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

This family owned and run deli is a hidden gem in between the Target store and AAA. It's definitely worth finding. Their sandwiches are huge. Their weekly soups taste homemade. It's so nice to support a small family business instead of a big chain. read more

Only been here twice and I think it's becoming a regular thing for us! We went last weekend to try the hot beef and grilled Italian chicken sandwiches, both of which were amazing. Came back again tonight to get the pizza which was some of the best I've had in awhile! The Italian and mushroom pizzas rocked my world, oh my lord Love this place. No notes read more

Picked up 2 meatball subs today meat was good but very dry almost no sauce at all I liked that they packaged each sub separate I suggest you ask for extra sauce. read more

I was in a rush and wanted a sandwich nearby for me and my girlfriend. At first, I honestly didn't think it was enough food, I ordered the full size sandwich and their homemade chips. I'm glad I took a chance on this place because the food is very fresh and I was stuffed at the end of my meal. (For reference I am 230 lbs and go to the gym, so I can eat a lot) I felt great afterwards and the flavors were fantastic! I appreciated the homemade chips; it shows how passionate the owner is about his business; it isn't easy making tons of recipes from scratch. 11/10 I would definitely recommend. The owner made the sandwiches and sent me off with a big smile on his face. His son is very kind and respectful and worked the front end of business. I will be heading back very frequently to this wholesome and delicious sandwich shop. Also, I forgot to take photos because it was so delicious, so I may add them next time if I remember. read more

Hands down one of the best sandwich spots I've ever been to. The sandwiches are packed with flavor and generous portions--exactly what you want from a proper deli. You can tell they put care into every order. Dont miss out on the Italian Grilled Chicken, it's the best sandwiches and their focaccia bread is to die for. What really sets this place apart, though, are the owners. Incredibly friendly, warm, and welcoming. They make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in both the food and the atmosphere. This deli is a gem. Don't sleep on it! read more

If you're a transplant from Chicago and live in the Dana point area, and miss an Italian beef sandwich, then Dad's is the place for you. Great homemade potato chips in a half a dozen different flavors, nice and thick. If you're the adventurous type, Kevin Owner is right there with you. He has plenty of homemade selections for you to try. If you like a great chicken sandwich, try the Italian grilled chicken, big seller. read more