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Erik's DeliCafe of Milpitas

3.9 (347 reviews)
ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Soup
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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ERIK'S DELICAFE OF MILPITAS ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Look at that Carrot Cake!
Lloyd C.

My wife and I grabbed a quick bite. Erik's Reuben: Pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, Erik's Thousand Island, on swirl rye bread. Served warm (4/5). One of my favorites here at Erik's. Flavorful and meaty. The tartness of the sauerkraut with the thousand island dressing was good. Service was friendly and welcoming.

Tomato Basil Bisque
Gene D.

I have passed by this place dozens if not hundreds of times only to come here in the pursuit of healthy food. I ordered two items, the pilgrims progress and tomato soup cup. I was impressed, you got a decent food place offering healthier food options with healthier nutritional value. Sometimes we all just need some quality sandwiches and not the usual.... Places

Delicious half sandwich combo
Mary L.

Call me old school or old fashioned sometimes, but I really do enjoy good tasting sandwiches and soups anytime. This location really cares about their customers and train staffs well. I've been visiting since they opened a few locations back then. Erik's DeliCafe has been successfully serving the San Francisco Bay Area for many good years and the chain has expanded. Good menu selections and good foods for everyone. Sandwiches used to be less than $10, but it's still a very good option in today's inflationary economy under $15 each. Inexpensive and affordable good taste. For me, it's always the half sandwich half soup combination that keeps me revising. For $11.99, I got the half chicken pesto sandwich and half tomato basil soup which comes with a piece of green dill pickle, an orange slice, and a glass cup for water as desired. Very happy as always. Simple and very good. Managers are always good at the job. There used to be more Hispanic employees in the past. Nowadays, they are training anyone fit for the job. All of them are helpful and you can easily spark up a casual conversation with them. Clean and organized. The cafe isn't fancy or anything that stands out, but you will be able to find quiet & comfortable seats and tables inside. They are worth tipping here. Feels like a great local family. They've been around since I got hired nearby decades ago, my volunteer days, went through few job promotions throughout my career, retirement, etc. I would use them for catering too. Thank God they survived the pandemic and haven't excessively raised food prices like other sandwich places. Worth visiting for casual quick simple meals.

Erik's Burger (ham, Swiss, gooey sauce, sprouts on an onion bun)
Anthony R.

Erik's motto "Sandwiches with character" still holds true. I've been sliding through the Milpitas spot for 30 years and every bite takes me back like a family recipe to when everything was simple. These dayz there's louder flavors, bigger portions, and TikTok influenced sandwich joints everywhere. But sometimes, you just wanna rewind and take it back. The ambiance here brings back that vibe. Front and center: my jam right here is called the classic Erik's Burger with ham, Swiss, that gooey Erik's sauce, sprouts on a warm onion bun. Add the pasta salad, and boom... straight 90s lunchtime nostalgia.

John S.

I've been going there for over 35 years but didn't realize it was there still so I've been going back the last 3 years. I love the pilgrim progress, very healthy and good. They give senior citizens discount. It depends who's working there if you're gonna get it automatically.

Risa W.

This place is my oasis all the time. Friendly staffs, calm atmosphere. I love the fresh sandwiches and delicious clam chowder. (half & half)

Chillin' Outside
Sonya E.

Met the boyfriend here on his lunch break. We ordered our favorites from the Erik's Deli menu. Sat outside on a warm sunny weekday afternoon. Service was fast -- they brought our sandwiches out. The sandwiches were fresh as always. Produce and meats are of good quality, and the bread never disappoints. Good location. Ample parking.

Hilarious marketing picture. They're measuring it width-wise over length-wise. Also the measuring tape isn't even synced up. LOL!
Tom S.

It's the most average of sandwiches/soups/salads available. Does the job honorably, but that's it. If you're writing home about it but grew up eating sandwiches your entire life, then perhaps you ought to continue to try more tasty foods. Their MO is to put sprouts in their sandwiches. If you have a sweet spot for sprouts, this place may be for you. Service is good, workers are kind, and I really like them. I do like the convenience of ordering through their app and picking it up in a shelf near the quick take-out door. The app is pretty outdated though, but gets the job done. Also, their portion sizes aren't the greatest either. I would consider it on the medium/small size of sandwich offerings in today's world. Maybe in the 70s-80s they would've been above average, but not today. Lastly, their marketing picture on their app for their Big "E" sandwich always cracks me up. They're measuring the sandwich using a measuring tape, but it's width-wise and not length-wise. I understand you can't see the insides as well, but I'm not sure you can get an accurate read doing it that way.

Pilgrim's Progress on sourdough bread
Angelica N.

If you're asking me where to get a sandwich, 9 times out of 10, I'll recommend Erik's DeliCafé. I always go for their famous Pilgrim's Progress on sourdough, and there's just something about the combo of their secret goo and sprouts that makes it unbeatable. It's a hearty meal that leaves me satisfied without feeling overly stuffed or sluggish afterward. You can't go wrong with a sandwich, chips, and soda for lunch that always hits the spot. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that they consistently forget my pickle!

Colette G.

Excellent sandwiches! Could be a little more generous with the content, but can't beat the price! Fast and made fresh. Went there to order 5 sandwiches and some soups, once order was taken took about 15 minutes. Entire bill was under $70! And included pickles. Everyone loved their sandwiches and soups. We got Rio Grande, Ceasar Salad Wrap, Raging Bull, tomato basil soup (very hearty & yummy!) Isle of Capri & Chicken pesto sandwiches. We all were full & happy! Perfect choice for quick lunch.

Jill L.

Sorry to ding a local spot but I did not enjoy my sandwich. I ordered the half Pilgrim's Progress on sourdough with cup of clam chowder. The chowder was good but the sandwich was dryyy. Dry bread, dry turkey, not enough goo. One anorexic slice of tomato and barely any onion. I liked the sprouts though. On top of that, my friend ordered a full sandwich but the cashier charged it wrong and gave her a half sandwich so that took some time to clear up. Kindly they quickly made her another half sandwich.

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