Great food, the prices are great and the staff is very friendly. The outside eating area is peaceful and they're very efficient. A lot of foot traffic. I look forward to eating here after appointments. read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - Menu 04/14/2026 - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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I come to this building where the cafe is located often due to my drs appointments so finally my hubs and I decided to try it out. Simple mom and pop cafe. Simple menus with low prices. It's not a fancy cafe, it's just to grab a quick bite to get yourself through the morning. My croissant sandwich was decent but do wish they put ketchup/mayo or some kind of condiment on it. I suppose I made the mistake by not asking. The breakfast burrito my husband ordered was simple, nothing too extravagant but all in all, it's still an affordable spot for a bite. There's a small seating area inside but plenty of outdoor space to eat. read more

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Service is terrible -- the man taking the orders is not friendly... and the older lady making the food is so rude. I heard her call out a tuna salad sandwich, probably to her coworker, so I went up and asked if it was mine, because it was on the pass. And she said, "it's not ready, I'll call it when it's ready." Uh, okay, but you just did. But my smoothie wasn't ready... so I get it. Smoothie was then ready, and I went back up, and asked if it was ready now... she said, "yeah, I just called it." And I saw that the drink was a coffee cup when I ordered a smoothie so I asked, "okay, is this the smoothie?" because who gets a smoothie in a coffee cup? And she said, "yes, it just said that is it." Super short, super rude. Food sucks - bread is stale, tuna salad doesn't taste like anything... They can't customize the few smoothies they have (acai, strawberry + banana, and raspberry + mango) because "the fruits are pre-portioned." It's also served in a paper to-go coffee cup that is now starting to disintegrate as I've typed this review out. Great thing is the outdoor seating in the sun. Good thing their hours are inconvenient so you don't have to come here. read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - Tuna Salad Sandwich and a Raspberry Mango Smoothie - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Mocha tastes like papers soaked in water. You cannot taste anything in it but paper and burnt plastic. They seem to have nice food and snacks easy to grab during lunch break. I do not recommend their drinks at all though. read more

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So surprised. The food here is fantastic. The best wrap I've ever had. They toast them! Avocado, chicken and sprouts. We had dental appt for our son next door and knew about this spot only because my ex used to work near by and most of the office buildings near by know about this family-owned gem. They have sandwiches, wraps, acai bowls and smoothies. Oh, they also sell coffees and coffee drinks. read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - chicken avo wrap. - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

About Green Light Cafe &Deli at 9333 Genesee Ave Very Clean Place Very Nice and Honest Owners Very Nice Variety of Food Very Reasonable Prices Our Favorite was , Italian Mozzerlla Cheese with Basil and Tomato , and the Fruit Salads and All other Sandwiches read more

Been here several times now and had several different sandwich choices. It's a small family run business, with a nice business owner. The prices are average ($9-11 per sandwich) and the sandwiches are not bad. Tbh, they all taste pretty similar, but my favorite so far has been the Santa Fe club which gives a variety of flavors within one sandwich. There's also soups, drinks, and breakfast options before 10am. Not much seating indoors, but there are tables with umbrellas right outside. Solid option if looking for a quick lunch. read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - Pastrami Sandwich - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

They served me uncooked ham and sausage because theyre running behind. I dont know if they kmew. They're all rattled up when they get busy. Very disappointed. Waited for more than 30 mins for this. And when i came for my order theyre like your food is ready and its uncooked. read more

I love this little sandwich shop! The prices are down to earth and the food is excellent. I personally think they make the best sandwiches in town and I'm a sandwich snob lol. Great soups too! The service is quick and friendly and they'll customize your order if you just ask. I've yet to be disappointed and always look forward to an excuse to get over there. My doctor is in the bld so that's a double edged sword lol. There's only one drawback and it's their super limited hours 8:30am-2pm. If I have an afternoon appointment they're already closed:/ read more

Had cappuccinos. A little on the weak side and served only in paper cups (yuk). Service was ok, but not very friendly. No greeting when we entered although no one else in the deli. In fact no conversation at all! Outside seating. A tad on the expensive side but since this is the only food/drink source in the entire building and close by I guess they can over charge. Wouldn't mind the prices so much if the staff was more personable! read more

Great little spot really enjoyed the staff the owner and even better with the food. Great cheesecake what a deal. I splurged for two slices.

Great service, very nice and informative about their sandwiches when asked. Out of the three items we got, the ham fig was really something else. My brother enjoyed his TPB too read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Place had flood recently and they kept the business open. It smelled terrible, it is all about making money, they don't care about hygiene.

I've stopped here twice because I had medical appointments in the building. The first time I had an egg sandwich, which was pretty good. Today I had a buttered bagel, which was very much to my liking. My only complaint is that the individual behind the counter should smile more whether it is the older man or older woman. I can say that because I'm 87 years old. read more

I knew this day was coming... and here it is. My favorite breakfast spot, the old GLD, has officially been hijacked by new ownership. And let me tell you -- they're money hungry and somehow managed to take everything that was perfect and make it taste like a knockoff. read more

Been eating here for many years since my primary care doctor is located here. The food is always solid (even if not "gourmet") and the coffee drinks are always yummy. Recently had a breakfast burrito with bacon and a hot mocha latte and all was good. I think the eggs are made in a microwave but they were good. Included one piece of crumbled crispy bacon, lots of cheese and some potatoes in it and the salsa was very good. The service is not usually friendly but nobody has ever been rude to me. Prices are very good in my opinion but I am used to very high prices living in San Diego. No complaints from me. read more

1120 am visit. Breakfast menu has stopped. Quite surprised at total cost of $15.00 for to go microwaved quiche and mocha. Was told "I didn't charge you for the salad," Yep, I had gratitude - as I didn't order a salad, nor was one included in the fridge display counter?? Was chastised by older woman making coffee for requesting sweetener, " It's a MOCHA," she went to get sweetener and returned to explain: "It's a MOCHA (for 2nd time,) it's Hot Chocolate with COFFEE!!!" Perhaps it's a "no edit" communication style shared by counter persons? I'll not return to spend $ to be chastised. read more

Support your local small business. This family run sandwich shop is a hidden get in the heart of UTC. Not just the sandwiches though, the real secret is the Tuesday curry chicken plate. A hearty serving of meat, fresh salad, rice, and plenty of delicious curry on top. Just the thought of it is making me hungry. Drop by and give it a try. Guarantee you'll want to go back for more read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - Curry chicken plate - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here while waiting for a friend. Coffee is posted as $1.50. I gave the woman $2.00 and she said "thank you." I asked her how much the coffee costs and she said $2.00. I had planned on giving a tip, but did not as I'm not sure why the posted price and her price did not match. Warning - confirm the posted prices before ordering. read more

This is a good alternative for lunch around the area. No driving required since you can traverse between the buildings nearby. The location is a little bit on the inconspicuous side as you need to know the general vicinity to find it. I have been here twice and in my personal opinion.... one can't beat the soup and 1/2 sandwich special. The specials changes so you won't be stuck with the same thing almost everyday. The staff is friendly and the service is great. I will definitely be back for more... read more

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I work fairly close to this little Cafe. I am pleasantly suprised. Definitely a Mom and pop spot. The prices are very reasonable. The food is good quality. I've been here 3 times in the last few weeks and it's my go to. Also due to the location there's also seating around that area. So that makes it nice. If your in the area I'd recommend stopping by. Take a peak in, grab a coffee or a snack. read more

I work in one of these buildings and I have given this place multiple tries and I get disappointed every time. The fruit is old and $4. Not worth it for old not fresh fruit. The soup is terrible very watered down especially the lobster bisque. We used to have a food truck come by but because of their greed and jealousy they out a stop to it. So our only option is old terrible food. Thank you for that. The staff besides the grumpy old lady are very nice. Her husband is welcoming and the two ladies that prepare the food are sweet and nice. The old lady just a terrible attitude and not welcoming at all just wants her money. Would never recommend at all. read more

Best deal around. Great tasting, hot no-fuss, breakfast burrito hit the spot. Friendly staff. I'll be back.

Standard Office building Deli. I ordered the Santa Fe Club on sourdough. This warm sandwich was well proportion with ingredients including fresh lettuce and chopped flat bacon pieces. The Santa Fe part of this sandwich is the "Santa Fe" style of turkey, not because of any special southwestern sauce. Melted cheese is also part of this sandwich ensemble. - What I really liked about my sandwich was that it was a perfect lunch size, it wasn't messy, and of course it was tasty. - They have a nice local magazine rack located inside. - My Sandwich took about 5 minutes to make during the lunch rush. - Parking may be an issue here. - They play Muzac out on the patio. U2's with or without you...Annoying yet Funny. read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - The deli...and patio. - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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most horrible food I ever tasted!! The eggs were fake tofu pattie's and I got so sick from them that I willl never eat them again for the rest of my life now! read more

Best part about working in the area is Green Light Cafe and Deli. Ambiance is light. Everyone is so nice. The food is creative, fresh, and always delicious. read more

Giving this place 5 stars solely for their Turkey Quesadilla! It's so simple but sooo good! Turkey, avocado, and cheese in a tortilla toasted to Perfection. Comes with a container of sour cream and container of salsa. Simply delectable!! One order is for 3 quesadillas and each quesadilla is small but 3 actually are quite filling. Doesn't make you feel disgusting full afterward -- like you're OK to go back to work and not fall into a coma. The only other item I've tried from their menu is the Sante Fe Club, which was forgettable, and I just ended up regretting not getting my usual quesadilla instead. Staff is friendly. Seems like a mom-and-pop shop. Nice folks. Interior is small with maybe 4 seats, but it's located in a business courtyard so there is ample patio seating. read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - Turkey Quesadilla. Order comes with 3 small quesadillas. Turkey, avocado and cheese in tortilla toasted to PERFECTION. - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Came by for lunch today as I work across the street. I heard a lot about how good their sandwiches are by my co-workers so I had to try! The sweetest couple run the place. I had a grilled chicken wrap and it was very delicious. They have lots of menu options and breakfast burritos which is a San Diego must-have. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Pathetic excuse for a business. It started off all good. They had a line but they got it moving fast, and we're very friendly. I was really craving a sandwich but went the healthy road and decided on an Açai bowl. Should have gotten the sandwich... Green Light has NO business selling Açai bowls. They scooped frozen Açai put it in a "bowl" and by bowl in mean 4 oz container.. With frozen bananas, strawberries, granola and coconut shavings. I tried eating it but it was like eating frozen ice cream and that's not what I signed up for at $6.25. So I tossed it. Not palatable at all. So I go back in grab a bag of chips and explain to the owner that they don't know sh*t about Açai and she says "you have to wait 5 minutes and it will melt" really? Cause I was out there for 10 minutes and guess what it's still frozen. I explained to her how a proper Açai bowl is made and she told me I'm describing a smoothie.... WTF?!? So instead of apologizing and offering either my money back or something else she just kept arguing with me and I just decided my time is too valuable to be wasted on arguing with idiots. So I left, bought a bag of chips and will hopefully not kill someone since now I'm grumpy because I'm hungry. Why own a business if you just don't care??? read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - That's an açai "bowl"??????? - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Green light Cafe deli is fantastic I loved it the first time I've been there many years ago when I have doctor appointments I always make a point to go there and have a cold roast beef sandwich on their fantastic sourdough bread this time I called a few days ahead of time in order to Loves of their sourdough bread I recommend it highly it is the thing I look forward to most when I take a doctor's appointment in that building read more

PROS: The validate 20 minutes of your parking Fast and Friendly service Healthy Food and Snack options We only went here cause the hubster was starving after we left my doctors office upstairs. I was having a bit of morning sickness cause of my pregnancy and didn't want to order much, so i just ordered their Croissant Delight. The food was decent but nothing to really brag about or crave. The ladies were really nice and helpful. There's a $5 minimum to use your debit or credit card. read more

Green Light Cafe & Deli - Croissant Delight with ham - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Affordable & yummy food! It was my first time here for lunch and I'll definitely be back. The owners and staff are very sweet!

This is my favorite deli by my office. The owner and staff are nice and food is prepared quickly. The daily specials are usually pretty good especially the Tuesday curry and rice special. They have an assortment of sandwiches, salads, fruit, cookies and chips, breakfast menu items, and even burgers. The food is not gourmet but it's consistent and good. Prices are very reasonable and actually less than all other delis in the area, and they deliver. They also cater. read more

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I got a "London Broil Roast Beef" on Spinach tortilla wrap w/ horseradish cheddar, onion, lettuce and tomato, avocado was included in the price. With a can of coke it was $8.00, which I thought more than fair.....problem was, they were pretty stingy with the meat. I ate here today because it is in the same office building as my doctor's office and he was running late. There is an art to the sandwich, and this one was not made by an artist, but a technician. Being from back East, I take the sandwich very seriously. It was decent, but were I to eat here again, would have to order double meat or have them put all of the meat on one side. It's commodity deli meat(Deitz & Watson), which is better than the sliced stuff in a plastic bag at the supermarket, but imo, not as good as Boar's Head. Got it to go, they put it in a Styrofoam container, and I will request paper next time. All of the staff were very polite and efficient. read more

Amazing. Pure and simple. Delicious hand crafted sandwiches made with love. Unique pairings. Lovely owners. A must stop!

This is my go to spot for lunch during the work week - I absolutely love their sandwiches! The ingredients are fresh and the combination of sauces, meat and cheese are delicious. The staff is very friendly and always remembers my favorite order whenever I go in. Highly recommended deli spot!! read more

The food is all right but today I must confess the results were not great. I asked for a hot pastrami well done with the meat cooked well and I got a burned bread sandwich with the meat cooked not very well. I pointed out that the bread was severely burned and blackened and they showed me a fresh piece of rye bread and asked if I wanted to switch??? Really??? I've had success before and may try them again another time. read more

This place is the shit, and anyone who gives it less than three stars clearly hasn't been to the Nexus Executive Deli up the way, which truly is the definition of a two star joint. I tried the chicken salad sandwich the first time I went here and just about peed my pants with excitement. The lettuce and tomato were fresh and crisp, the multi-grain bread was hearty and tasty, and the chicken salad itself was DELIGHTFUL. Fresh white chicken and absolutely no gristle (ahem, Nexus)... mmmmm, so good. How much, you ask? Only $5.00! I also tried the cheese and chutney sandwich, only $3.75 mind you, and it was so unique and yummy that it blew my friggin mind. Plus I'm in and out of this place in no more than 10 minutes every time. Boo ya! This is my new lunchtime fav. read more

What a wonderful hidden gem in UTC! If you're sick of spending $12 for a mid week lunch at Tender Greens or Whole Foods deli THIS is your place. I am quite lucky to work 2 buildings away so it's the perfect stroll out of the office to get a high quality and affordable lunch. The place is family owed, and I absolutely adore the lady who runs the place. Personally, I love the avocado sandwich on whole grain with swiss cheese. But they have EVERYTHING- cheeseburgers (I've never had but a few in the office swear by them), quiche (we always get this for our monthly staff meetings), hot/cold sandwiches, salads, pasta salads and DELICIOUS soups. My favorite affordable lunch: 1/2 sandwich and garden salad for $5. The salad is actually fantastic- FRESH romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives! Not just an opened pre-packaged bag of salad. Their dressings are fantastic too! I always cater from them when I can. Besides supporting a local business (rather than Corner Bakery or some other corporate garbage) They have saved me in last minute situations, and the food is ALWAYS on time, corrected and you can just tell they care about the experience of their clients. Thank you Green Light! You've helped keep my waist thin and my wallet fat! I will be incredibly bummed when my business moves to a new location next year. read more

So I work upstairs so I definitely frequent this place. The lady at the counter is super nice and accommodating. I recommend their quiche, chicken quesadilla, and Tuesday's curries. Their salads are pretty random. They add random things, for example their chicken Caesar salad comes with egg? I don't have anything against egg, but it's for sure random. Their burger meals are a good price, a cheeseburger with potato salad for 4.99. and it's a decent size too. Overall everything is good, not GREAT, but definitely convenient and worth stopping by to get lunch. read more