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    Deli Belly

    4.2 (290 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Soup, Sandwiches

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    Outdoor seating

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    Varsity
    Trevor T.

    Careful ordering sandwiches w bacon or avocado! They go WAAAY to overboard Varsity? More like freshman

    Lettuce was brown  everything else tasted good
    Melissa K.

    Browned lettuce. Overall okay. Customer service was great!! Would go again and get something without lettuce

    Ellen D.

    Delicious deli in East County. First, very reasonably priced: I didn't look at my receipt because honestly, with a final tab of $17 and change how could I argue? I do know the sandwich with one side and my choice of "Dirty Brand" potato chips was a meal special. Lol look at the photo-1/2 sandwich on an onion roll stuffed with very thinly sliced turkey (Boars Head)and veggies of your choosing. Deli Belly offers many bread choices including this huge onion roll, sourdough, white, wheat and squaw. The bread was very fresh, the meat plenty(hey, you'd usually pay extra for all of this turkey,) plus crisp bacon and cheese. I chose swiss, but the usual suspects and havarti no less were options. Like most deli's you can choose your veggies, and I added banana peppers. I didn't watch while my sandwich was being prepared so I had no idea how much Deli Belly emphasizes the quality and generous portions of their proteins. You see the photo of the sandwich? The ratio of protein to veggies has to be @ least 70%-this is the kind of meal you split into two on your workday and skip the snacks! But I ramble.... The sides are better than you might think;homemade flavors. I added salt and white pepper to the two salads and naturally, added a toasty flavor to the clam chowder with black pepper. The $20 I spent including tip will be served up into three healthy, pre-prepared meals. *WINNER for the best new deli I've visited in 2019-2020. Ahh, I'm not quite through. The service was excellent-happy well-groomed, all around nice guy. Sodas: fountain style or premium bottle brand. Two additional sides on the menu plus another soup. Cheesecake slices, carrot cake and one other. Pick up and delivery. Open @ 10:00 the day of my visit. Parking lot.

    Moldy Strawberry Cheesecake
    Emily F.

    We recently moved to El Cajon and have been looking for a new sandwich shop. This place has great reviews, so we were enthusiastic about trying it. We finished our sandwiches, which were soggy and somewhat unappetizing, and then opened our desserts to discover huge green spots of mold all over the whipped cream. I can't imagine how they missed that when they were packing it... and how they are handling their food to let it get that moldy. Yuck. Not feeling good about that sandwich I ate now.

    Brian H.

    Best sandwich spot in East county! There's a ton of places to get lunch but this is always my go too. Either the BLT combo or the varsity combo. Great food great prices

    Potato Salad

    I giving a 3 star because of the fresh ingredients but unfortunately the past 2 times I have called in orders they have been wrong (wrong bread every time) even when we are ordering directly from the menu without any changes. The potato salad is usually amazing but this time around it was running and half cooked potatoes, for $23 dollar lunch we were highly disappointed. Also, waited 20 minutes to arrive for pick up and the sandwiches have not been started. I have a short lunch break which is why I call ahead of time. No one seemed to care actually laughed when we came in and it wasn't ready. We will be looking for a new sand which shop in our area moving forward.

    The name works for me....
    Jack M.

    Located in the outskirts of Rancho San Diego as you enter El Cajon in a small strip mall, you can find this newly opened Deli featuring high quality Boar's Head Meat that will certainly satisfy anyone's belly, hence the name, Deli Belly. When I arrived I was greeted by a friendly young man, and my attention went directly to the counter with all the deli meats. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/deli-belly-el-cajon?select=CwfY_8NIC4u8rzk0ene2sQ#CwfY_8NIC4u8rzk0ene2sQ) I readily noticed they had Jerk Turkey, and so I ordered one of their signature sandwiches, "The Belly Hot Jerk" with the works on an onion roll for $7.50. Then, I noticed they had some bow tie pesto salad, and when it comes to pesto, one does not need to bend my arms. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/deli-belly-el-cajon?select=CwfY_8NIC4u8rzk0ene2sQ#rDBrgDwhqvkQYsF1AphRAQ) I got me some of that too for $2. With my drink, pesto pasta, and a medium drink, my meal came to $11. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/deli-belly-el-cajon?select=CwfY_8NIC4u8rzk0ene2sQ#fAambD8fm6mX1xxwrT3EbA) First of all, if you try the Jerk Turkey, you must understand it has a nice kick to it. The heat was good and it was a lingering heat at times. That being said the turkey tasted great and coupled with the crispy bacon, cheese, avocado, and fresh greens, it made for a great tasting sandwich brought along with some great texture as well. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/deli-belly-el-cajon?select=CwfY_8NIC4u8rzk0ene2sQ#ejPjqySxFdprv-vi3yJxMw) The onion roll was also very good and had a nice moist center and slight crusty exterior. Also packed with flavor was the chipotle gourmaise. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/deli-belly-el-cajon?select=CwfY_8NIC4u8rzk0ene2sQ#6qHslT2l0cr5eEN09bWuFQ) I recommend it. The pesto pasta was mild but very good. The pasta was nicely prepared, not al dente, but not over cooked. It was a great side dish. They also carry hummus and tabouli in addition to your regular deli sides, such as potato and macaroni salad. The food was no doubt a four star event, but when I added up the hospitality of the employees and owner, I was inclined to add another star. Well done and thank you for the great meal. My belly feels great....

    Chili I ordered.  Sandwich had onions after I asked for no onions, but barely had any dressing and cheese!

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    I love this place! The food is good they are fast for how busy it gets! Im not big on hot sandwiches but this place has delicious ones.

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    The best sandwich and service in town. Leif and Rebecca always give 5 star service and make a great sub!!! Thank you!!!

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    First time here and ordered the FA sandwich. Delicious!! Perfect size sandwiches. Not exaggerated huge. Highly recommended!!

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    8 years ago

    Great deli serving boars head meats. Got the Frankie and chipotle so gouda. Both excellent. Will definitely be back when in the area!

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    Great food when you are there make sure you ask for Karam Majouja he is the best one his sandwiches are like a small taste of heaven

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    Love it great food. Great service always clean environment. Easy to get into good cook and the ham sandwiches with cheddar cheese is amazing

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    If you're looking for a true deli style sandwich that's both high quality and huge, look no…read morefurther! I had to try the the #1 as it's the house special and a true hero/sub.... whatever you call it where you're from. I decided on the 8" since I wasn't "hungry enough" for a footlong. Well, it turns out I wasn't hungry enough for an 8" either. These things are huge! The bread is as fresh as it gets, spongy with just enough pull. Stays together without getting soggy and turning into a mess. The meats and cheeses are fresh as well and it's just an all around great sandwich. The interior is simple with a few tables and a big enough area to wait for your freshly made food. Be patient, they get busy and for good reason. It's not fast food, but it's good food! I'll come back when I'm in town. It's definitely worth a stop.

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    I stopped by on a Tuesday around 11:30 a.m. The deli is located right at the front of the store,…read moremaking it easy to find. They were running two back-to-school sandwich specials with one for $10.99 and another for $16.99. Personally, almost $17-$20 for a sandwich didn't really feel like much of a special. The service was definitely the highlight of my visit. The cashier was incredibly friendly, offered great recommendations, and the woman working behind the deli counter was just as welcoming. I ordered the: *Jerk Turkey Sandwich: you can choose from white, wheat, sourdough, a roll, or an onion roll for an additional $3. I went with white bread. I was expecting more of a deli-style hoagie or Subway-style sandwich, but it ended up being served on two slices of sandwich bread. It tasted good, but it honestly reminded me of something I could easily make at home. There just wasn't much of a wow factor. The sandwich came with pickle spears and your choice of macaroni salad, potato salad, or another deli side. The side portion was fairly small, a couple of bites worth, but the macaroni salad was great. My total came to nearly $15, which felt pretty expensive for a sandwich on sliced bread and a small side. While I really appreciated the friendly service and enjoyed the food, I didn't think it offered enough value for the price. Overall, it was a decent lunch, but not memorable enough to make me want to return.

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