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    Deli Board

    4.3 (2.1k reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DELI BOARD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Yan L.

    Save yourself an hour and $30 this place is not worth it. Even if the sandwich tasted good, no sandwich is worth standing in a post soviet era line for. The pictures in the wall were overinflated and not accurate to the amount of meat each sandwich contains. A barely ample amount in the middle that thins out to plain bread towards the end. Taste was good, tender melt in your mouth meat, but the vibe was not it. They had a security guard standing outside telling you that you can't stand agains the wall on the public sidewalk to wait for your sandwich.

    RYAN L.

    6/5!!! Hands down the BEST sandwich we've ever had -- and somehow the waffle fries were just as memorable. Literally some of the best fries we've ever had too! We ordered the 49er sandwich, and WOW. My partner is normally not the biggest fan of corned beef based on his experiences at Jewish delis, but I encouraged him to give this one a try. The cashier even told us the 49er was tied for their #1 sandwich, so we knew we had to go for it. No regrets whatsoever. Everything worked together perfectly -- the meats, cheese, cherry peppers, coleslaw, and sauces. SO GOOD. And DO NOT skip the waffle fries. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They came with Thousand Island sauce and MAN... that sauce is CRACK. We could not stop dipping. We've actually walked past this place before and noticed there was always a line. They even have a security person helping manage the line, and he was super chill and friendly. The first time we walked by, he encouraged us to come back and give them a try -- glad we finally listened! We got lucky this time because the cashier mentioned the lines are usually much longer. We only waited about 10 minutes to order and another ~10 minutes for our sandwiches to come out, which was totally worth it. Just FYI, it's takeout only, so there's no indoor dining. We're already planning to come back and try another sandwich, although it's going to be VERY hard not to order the 49er again. 6/5. Sandwich perfection. Waffle fry perfection. And they seriously need to bottle that Thousand Island sauce.

    Darci K.

    Food is our love language, and if you want to feel the love, you will feel it at Deli Board! If you haven't been to deli board, you should be asking yourself why. Deli Boatd IS a premier sando shop, and the people waiting in line to order sandwiches, will all confirm just how amazing the sandwiches are. You easily will over here, people in front of you, behind you, etc., all deciding what they will be ordering, what they've had, and what they want to try. Like a feral animal, you will want to order everything, but you can't and you shouldn't. You definitely should order at least a couple of sandwiches, even if it's just for you. The sando's come with pickles. If you've ever had amazing deli food, where pickles were served, these pickles will take you back to that moment. We ordered the 49 er and the carzle. The 49er-corned beef, pastrami, brisket, white American cheese, cherry peppers, coleslaw, thousand Island, Board Sauce, on a French roll Order it the way it is, eat it the way it is, and your taste buds will forever be changed for the better. The Carzle- pastrami, brisket, provolone, cherry peppers, pickles, coleslaw, Board sauce, on a garlic French roll Order it the way it is, eat it the way it is, and you see where I'm going with us.... Adam ( who is absolutely amazing) the owner literally has perfected the sandwiches. The Sando's run about $25 apiece. The cost of missing out on this experience? you will forever question whether or not you are a foodie or someone that missed out on the best Sando in SF. I was already late to the party... Go get in line and order so that you're not missing out! Diners tip: this is a to go experience. Thank you, Adam for taking great care of us!

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    Maddie M.

    My friend wanted to come here. It was a huge line and we waited over 30 minutes. We arrived around 10am. The line went by somewhat quick. There were QR codes on the wall so we knew what we wanted to order while in line. We ordered and waited outside for the food. There is no seating but we got our sandwiches and walked by the park to find a bench to eat. The sandwiches were really delicious and good portion. They were very flavorful and the sauce was good.

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    Nick C.

    Unfortunately, it's overrated. The sandwiches are deliberately constructed in a way that makes them look huge in photos, but they are actually quite small. Very disappointing! I was only partially full after eating one, and I wasn't even that hungry to start off with. Also, the fact that you can't sit inside is woeful, but I suppose it might be a necessary tool to ward off the itinerant population of SoMa.

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    Kathleen W.

    We were the first ones in line at 10:25am and pretty soon 50+ people were in line at 11am. They opened up and we got a Carzle and a sandwich that had avocado in it along with the waffle fries. The food was scrumptious and the pastrami is chopped up so finely that you could reslly taste every morsel with the sauces and soft bread. The pastrami got so salty at the end though. The sandwiches are quite pricey but worth trying out! The waffle fries were allright. I wouldn't get them again unless I was really craving waffle fries. Delicious place! Overall, I really enjoyed it!

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    Eric Joseph D.

    To treat yourself or not treat yourself to a $20+ sandwich, why the f not! I came here with a yelp friend to try a couple of things on their menu and it did not disappoint. We didn't really wait as we came early, but usually wait times can range from 40 minutes to an hour and a half depending on when you go. Do not go after 2 pm as they will probably not serve you as they close at 3 pm. I ordered the following sandwiches: +49er (corned beef, pastrami, brisket, white american cheese, cherry peppers, cole slaw, 1000 island, Board sauce, french roll - $24) - I found this to be tasty, but super rich. I wish there was more cole slaw or something more acidic to cut all of this meat. +Armando (turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, sprouts, pepperoncini blend, mayo, Board sauce, garlic french roll - $22) - I loved this so much. The turkey bacon avocado combo is a God send and the garlic french roll is the cherry on top. +Allison (pastrami, corned beef, cheddar, provolone, pepperoncini blend, cole slaw, 1000 island, cleveland brown mustard, french roll - $24) - I liked this more than the 49er sandwich as it had more cole slaw, but I would order some mick sauce on the side to pack more of a punch. You could possibly share a sandwich as they are packed with protein, but if you are really hungry or are used to eating whole ass sandwiches to yourself, you should just indulge on a whole one.

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    Rick T.

    Still putting out great sandos. Always a solid choice for me. Great meat to bread ratio. Wait can be long so go early or late. Takeout only now.

    John K.

    Folks, these are the best sandwiches I have ever had in my entire life. I have reached sandwich nirvana. Quick moving line, quick food. Great decor and music while you wait. No seating but hey, thats okay. You'd much rather eat this at home in private, because when you're done you are going to sob tears of sadness. Because every other sandwich you will ever have the rest of your life will be inferior.

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    Denzel T.

    I've long heard about the legendary Deli Board and figured it was finally time to try it! I strolled over on a Friday afternoon to stand in line and give it a shot. I would be prepared for a wait here (probably 20-30 minutes on average). Also, be warned that they may run out of specific types of meat if you arrive closer to closing. They were running low on roast beef by the time we made it to the front of the line. Once we made it to the front everything moved pretty smoothly. My group ordered two 49ers and an order of waffle fries. Our food took about 10 minutes to come out. Now the sandwich itself... was excellent. Definitely worth the hype. Juicy, flavorful brisket and corned beef with cherry peppers to add a nice lil kick. The sandwich was stuffed with meat and toppings and quite filling. I also appreciated how they went with a standard French roll instead of the Dutch crunch you'd typically see at a sandwich shop. I think the bread selection allowed the meat to stand out. Overall, Deli Board gets top marks for their sandwiches. I would definitely like to return to try more of their offerings.

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    Rachel S.

    This was such an amazing sandwich! We visited on my most recent SF visit after a friend saw some rave reviews for it online. There was a looooong line on a Sunday afternoon. We waited around 45 minutes to place our order which came out soon after! The line snakes around the side of the restaurant (so come on a sunny day) and the inside is a small little space to place your order at the counter. The sandwiches are huge - we decided to split one which was a good call. We opted for the Armando sandwich - the warm sandwich had such a lovely crunch to the bread and I adored the filling inside. The avocado was a lovely touch and I adored the sauces inside! We found a nearby park to enjoy our sandwiches which seemed to be a popular choice! All in all a GREAT lunch spot with delicious sandwiches, but be mindful of the long wait and steep prices (worth it)!

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    Daisy L.

    WRAP IT UP AND GET THEM ON WORLD TOUR. I literally almost dropped into the splits when I took my first bite. 10/10 worth all the hype stop being haters if yall think otherwise.

    Kevin T.

    I have had a lot of sandwiches. This place is special. No seating, no call in orders. We waited in line for about 20 mins. The line does move fast so do get intimidated by it. They have a really cool system once we placed our order our 4 sandwiches came out 10 mins later. Now to the sandwich. One of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Tons of flavor and texture of the bread was next level. We found a park across the street and ate our food. Definitely running this back next time I am in the Bay Area.

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    1 month ago

    I'm sorry to report that it is in fact the best sandwich in the city and worth the price and wait.

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    Definitely worth the wait in line. Nobody does pastrami better!! The Leroy Brown is delicious!!

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    Ask the Community - Deli Board

    Do they do catering?

    No they don't

    Is it just the specified sandwiches or do they do custom sandwiches?

    They can do custom sandwiches but I don't recommend it. Not because they're not good, because you're missing out on the combinations Adam and his team have created. Step out of your comfort zone, you won't regret it!

    Do they only have the sandwich specials of the day or do they have the rest of the menu that's online everyday too?

    The rest of the menu as well!!

    Do they have gluten free bread?

    no

    Is there easy parking?

    It's all street parking so it depends on when you go. If you're patient and know the streets it's not bad. If you're not patient and/or don't know the streets, you might want to go with a friend who can help you spot street parking. Patience is… 

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