Abby P.

Hellooooo this place is AMAZING!!! They have the right vibe for every occasion. Breakfast burrito and coffee on the go? They have it. Sit down lunch while getting work done? Easy. Trivia night & drinks with your friends? DING DING DING! As a vegan it's hard to find places with lots of good options, but Deli Nerds has soooo many options AND tofu!! It's rare to find places with good vegan protein sources but here we are! They have so many fun cocktails, wine & beer, and pickle beer (my absolute fave). Things can easily be modified and I love how huge their menu selection is! Plus they had live music on the patio when I went on Friday night and it was poppin!!! Such a fun spot no matter what time of day or what day of the week (: I highly recommend checking them out ASAP

Muriel G.

This is an awesome awesome place to eat together with friends or family. The staff is wonderful. The owner is out of this world. She is so awesome. Their food is delicious. Very very reasonable fresh they serve breakfast all day. I had their breakfast burrito one night, their sliders are Yummer's Can't go wrong Trivia night on Thursday night

Jennifer H.

OVERALL : I was looking into OC restaurant week spots when I discovered that Deli Nerds offers a $5 breakfast burrito option! It looks like they always have this deal as part of their normal weekly specials, but the deal hours were extended for restaurant week. Food didn't take long to come out. Good spot to pick up a casual breakfast. Although I ordered for takeout, it was nice to see that they had seating in case I revisit next time :) PARKING : Parking lot, easy to find FOOD/DRINKS : Breakfast Burrito - flour tortilla, hash browns, cheddar, egg, choice of protein, and hot sauce The burrito was a good size for $5 -- def not the biggest burrito I've had nor the most decadent, but solid for the price and quality of food! I liked that you could choose the protein as well. I enjoyed the bacon more than the sausage. It had more of a salty pop compared to the sausage which was a lot more muted. Hot sauce def brings lots more flavor to the meal -- don't skip it!

I walked into this place, so excited because it has great hype. It has a cute outdoor area and the vibes are nice. I ordered Reuben sliders and vegan potato salad. About 20 minutes after I ordered the employee came up to me and told me they didn't have vegan potato salad and she refunded me. Another 10 minutes later, I received my dry, cold Ruben's. 30 minutes for a bad sandwich and not receiving half of what I ordered was a real letdown from a place that is supposedly the best in the neighborhood. Will not eat again. The second star is for the really nice employee who helped me. She really tried.

Emmett F.

It's evident that whomever owns this place cares very much for it. Lot of nice, fun, personal touches, makes you feel welcome right when you arrive. Staff is highly personal and happy to be there. Food is excellent, best sliders I've ever had. Like gourmet sliders and many choices.

Ashley T.

Deli Nerds was such a great find! The food was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Every bite was delicious, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere! We will definitely be back soon!

Cruz V.

We noticed this place when we're heading to the escape room above them! 10/10 btw Went to go check out because they were having trivia night! Rye came to us and drew us in with a free slider! Who doesn't love free stuff! So we looked around and they serve breakfast all day! They have so many cool specials happening the whole week! Definitely something to do for a friend's hangout, date night or even a family outing! I have added pictures of their premade items! They are delicious! I didn't not take a picture of the raspberry danish or my slider because they smelled too good and had to eat them. Kyle was also there and was very kind! Informed us of the live music they have! Overall they have a good thing going here. It's a Ma and Pop business so definitely support! Will definitely come back! Gotta try the cubano!

Faith E.

this place is just average imo they do however have great deals. $5 burritos are nice but these aren't amazing you definitely get way you pay for. 3/5 chorizo burrito 3.5/5 iced vanilla latte the store is cute and they seem to be having all kinds of community stuff happening so that's cool!

Lucas B.

Stopped here after a Saturday round of golf- they have great bottled and canned beer / N/A options. We learned all sandwiches come in slider form, so I recommend ordering 3 if you're hungry. Good sauce on the smash burger sliders, fun wall decor, large patio. I'm taking note of the $5 breakfast burrito promo! Staff was kind and helpful explaining the menu.

Ashantha R.

This is my third time visiting this amazing local spot, and it keeps getting better. The food is consistently on point honestly, I'm a fan of the entire menu, but the sliders are the real stars. Simply the best. The service is excellent as well. You can tell they have genuinely great people working here. The interior is tastefully designed, warm, and welcoming. They also have something happening every day of the week, and the Friday live music is my personal favorite. If you're in Costa Mesa, Deli Nerds is an absolute must‑try. A true local gem.

Bonnie S.

say YES to the NERDS!!! Yes to Deli Nerds in Costa Mesa, CA! This deli menu is filled with soo many favorites and new discoveries that you wanna taste for your next visit! The manager Hannah was like you gotta try the Banh Mi Pork Slider and lowkey, doubtful but with the first bite, WOW! The smash slides were awesome along with their signature French Dip slider. Their salads were huge and fresh along with their bowls and wraps but what's really impressive is their protein selection! It's packed with premium quality meats like grilled salmon, marinated chicken breast, sirloin steak, shrimp and so much more! It's healthy eating that doesn't taste like cardboard.

Erik C.

Solid spot for good food, patio ambiance, and live music! I've been here three times for dinner and have tried about 8 different sliders so far. Each time I've gone for their 3 slider combo. My favorites so far are the banh mi and the cubano. From what I've had, the food is delish without feeling overly heavy. They had good evening patio ambiance with their lights and flame tower heaters. And, I happened to catch live ukulele music on a Friday night! As a fellow ukulele player, it's pretty rare to hear live ukulele music over dinner, so that was really cool! Music was chill and catchy. The food + vibes is great for friendly conversation or a casual date night. Cool staff too. Shoutout to Tina and Kyle for the friendly service. Overall, a solid spot with good food, a welcoming atmosphere, and an easygoing vibe!

Brooke B.

Have been looking forward to trying this place, because they are seed oil free. Was not impressed at all with the food. Ordered the Baja bowl, the steak was so well done it was not edible. There was also really nothing to the bowl it was mainly rice. We also ordered chicken skewers which were charred black and so dry we had to throw them out. Will not be back, complete waste of money and will have to get dinner elsewhere In response to the owner it seems she is unapologetic for serving food that is not edible. I would think if the food staff cannot get our first two meals right not sure how they could get a third meal right.