Hello Deli

Excellent deli! I ordered a Squaw bread, turkey, Swiss, bacon, avocado, and sprouts sandwich. It…read morewas wonderful! Give this team an opportunity to earn your business. Perfect for takeout for business/team building lunchs, or just an individual sandwich like mine. I'll be back! Molly and Lyliana* (spelling) were amazing. They helped me get my fur baby to eat and get some Rx meds down. I can thank them enough. They are kind and thoughtful.

Good deli serving tasty sandwiches. It's located in a large plaza just off the Emerald Drive exit…read moreof the 78. Plenty of parking, staff was fast and friendly. Bare bones atmosphere with 6-7 tables. Took a while to get my pastrami sandwich even though I was the only person there; also the pastrami was decent but on the bland side. I'd definitely come back and try some of their other offerings. This place scores a 4 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

Menu

The Turkey Club Sub on Squaw Bread with veggies. Potato Salad with dill pickles, Doritos and Sprite.

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The counter, showing off their fresh bread.

Hungry Bear Deli

4.5(1.3k reviews)

1.5 mi

Family-owned & operated

15 years in business

Like a long lost friend. Every bite of this cheesesteak is prime and always leaves you wanting…read moremore. Food quality is 10/10 even after my 100th steak. The staff and owner are second to none and the chef treats you like family. Beer and chip selections that rival the best in town. If you have never been you don't know til you know. Those of us that already know you know what I mean. Thank you Hungry Bear for never sacrificing quality over a dollar. See you tomorrow!

This place is amazing. Get the beer special, 2nd one is only $5! Just make sure to either drink…read morereal slow, or real fast. Either should work, depending on your particulars in particular. At least ADH is a rate zero enzymatic reaction! Meaning concentration independent! Oh yea, sandwiches are bomb. We do the tuna on marbled rye with the works, add pepper Cheaneys (talk to text game me that, so that's what I apparently order...), and I do pepper jack cheese as well. I'm guessing it's sub (get it??) 1kilokilocalories.

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The Yellow Deli

4.2(2.7k reviews)

4.0 mi

Just outstanding!…read more Everything was exceptional--from the friendly service and welcoming host to the beautiful location and the restaurant itself. You can truly see the love, care, and attention that goes into every dish and its presentation. Wow! Highly recommended.

We did not expect to wander into a Magical place like The Yellow Deli today for lunch…read more We sat on the patio and it was lovely. The food was absolute perfection! The service was fast and super helpful and informative. We were new so he spent time telling us all about The Yellow Deli. The food was locally grown, healthy and the portion sizes were perfection. The inside was like a fairytale come to life. You have to see it in person to appreciate its unique charm. We will be back and often.

View from upstairs

Persimmon Pound cake

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Build your own sandwich on rice loaf with turkey, avocado, sprouts,

Big Jim's 395 Grill

4.5(269 reviews)

4.3 mi

Man this place brings back Vista Ice Box vibes. The decor is a bit kitschy, and it could use a deep…read morescrub and freshin up but the sandwiches are spot on! Fresh and piled high- we enjoyed the patio and the crispy house made potato chips! If your fussy take them Togo! If you like local owned mom and pops then come and sit! But whatever you do- support local- oh and watch the hours- and days they are open

I love this old school dinner vibe and the outdoor back patio…read more Food is great for the price. A huge plus for the 395 sandwich and the burgers: Juicy and perfectly cooked. I also like the fact that they are made with 1/2lbs patties. Please make sure you try the chips! (I love mines unseasoned) They are spectacular! Very good value for money. Very friendly staff and local patrons. Support your local veteran owned business!

Walls covered with military "I love me" stuff.

South of the border burger

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Egg salad

Frazier Farms Market

4.0(460 reviews)

3.8 mi

Excellent grocery store with fresh high-quality produce at great prices. They have a nice…read moreselection. The store is always clean. The aisles are wide enough. The deli area is amazing! And there is only someone available to assist assist if you have a question. The checkout line moves quickly. Some of their regular grocery items can be pricier than you would find elsewhere, but overall this store is worth it! My favorite is their cheese selection. Yum Yum!

This market is absolutely fantastic! The ambiance is clean and refreshing, and the staff is…read moreconsistently friendly and helpful. I'm consistently impressed by the variety of products they carry, especially their extensive supplement section. Their fresh meats are incredibly tender, and the fresh sushi made daily is delicious--I'm usually not one to grab sushi on the go, but I'll always make an exception here!

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Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli

4.5(170 reviews)

1.2 mi

Best kept secret and hidden gem in the Shadow ridge area of Vista…read more My daughter and I shared a Morning Glory burrito that was vegan and delicious! I had a blueberry smoothie and my daughter an iced coffee. Ruby our server was super helpful taking our order and serving our food. They also have an outdoor area so our dog could join us. Great prices and value... I'll be back soon!

Read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your…read morebusiness! I don't know HOW this place has 4.5 stars overall. I got there at 9am on a Monday with a co-worker. We ordered coffee and then started working on our laptops. From the get go we could tell the cashier woman was NOT a friendly person, it was like we were annoying her by being in her cafe. Our goal was to work there for the day and eat lunch there as well. There were hardly any other customers in the place the entire time we were there. At about 11:20 the cashier woman came to our table with our original receipt and showed us the time stamp on the receipt and said, "I told you you can only be here for about an hour, this is not the kind of cafe where you can sit and work all day." I said, "It's only 11:20, it's not even lunch time, we planned on ordering lunch here as well." She just walked away and said nothing. We should have left but we were in the middle of working. We did end up ordering food, 2 avocado toast dishes. They made one of them incorrectly and they tasted just OK. We certainly didn't tip her and we certainly will NOT be going back there EVER again. There are other reviewers who feel the same way about this woman, read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your business. We are always looking for nice little cafes to work from, she could have gotten 2 new customers for life, instead she gets this review and maybe one day will learn a lesson.

Inside area, a few tables available.

Cloud

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Maple cinnamon latte almond milk

Tropical Juices & Deli

4.7(280 reviews)

0.7 mi

The go-to spot for an acai bowl, I've been enjoying them for 10+ years from this establishment…read more The cost is still economical compared to other nearby acai spots. I've ordered other items here but the acai is item most often purchased. It's easy to call for ordering ahead. They may not immediately answer during peak lunch times so keep that in mind. I'm usually picking up the order to at back at the office or take to the park. I'm so glad to have a little place like this by work.

It's been a while since I've been here due to work moving to another city. Came on a Saturday and…read morewas thrilled that they were open. Juan remembered my usual order! I miss their yummy food and large portions. You have to try out their tortas, fruit salads, etc. Still delicious with terrific customer service!!

Fresh fruit

Mix the cucumber salad into the lentils and rice

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The Wise Ox Butcher & Deli

4.4(262 reviews)

5.4 mi

I almost drove right past this spot, but something told me, Nah... pull in!! Best decision of the…read moreday... Walked inside thinking I was just gonna grab a burger, and next thing I know I'm wandering around looking at all the meats, marinades, sauces, chips, drinks, and sandwiches like I was about to host a backyard BBQ for the whole neighborhood. This place is dangerous if you like to cook. I asked the guy behind the counter what I should order because I wasn't trying to make a bad decision. Without hesitation he said, Aged Burger and the Philly.....Say less. We grabbed those and ordered the fries extra crispy because that's the only way fries should be eaten. Man... everything was hella good. The burger was juicy, the Philly hit the spot, and those extra crispy fries disappeared way faster than I want to admit.... They've got plenty of outdoor seating too, so we just kicked back, ate, and enjoyed the vibe. I already know every time I'm in the area I'm coming here because wise ox is greater than shake shack I'm Js!

Very friendly service…read more Butcher shop for when you want it fresh for dinner or throw on the grill for the weekend. There is a small menu of sandwiches and a few side items you can grab for the moment, a handful of tables to eat at if you can't wait till you make it home. Tons of spice and sauce options as well if you arn't a from scratch person.

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Amount of cheese on the second half. Was this originally the worlds smallest slice of Swiss!?

Tina's Deli

4.6(399 reviews)

3.2 mi

I ordered a half sandwich of the turkey bacon avocado, and made it a combo. I was happy with the…read morecost of the food and the portions I received. It's a great place to go to for lunch. I did a mobile order pick up because that place seemed super busy when I went in to pick up my food. The sandwich is packed with fresh flavor and felt full from half a sandwich. Flavors and textures were a perfect blend of toast and crisp, and the veggies were still crunchy and not soggy. I tried their cookie for dessert and wow, so soft and not too sweet. This is a place I will come back to whenever I want to go out for lunch.

This was a group order with friends who had been here before. They are not kidding by saying Tina's…read moreDeli is a hidden gem. All the sandwiches are fully customizable as to choice of bread and accoutrements, so keep that in mind. The garlic chili oil, chipotle ranch, and chipotle mayo spreads are all house made. I had the Turkey BLT with Avocado with "The Works", on a house made roll that they make daily. "The Works" includes mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, and chopped red onions. With the one inch thick stack of fresh, thinly sliced turkey and all those other delicious ingredients, this sandwich girl's heart was in heaven. I can't even describe how fresh every single ingredient was on this sandwich. Let's just say everything had a clean taste to it and not one ingredient overpowered the other ingredients. Oh! And I got a delicious house made chocolate chip cookie with the sandwich. There are daily specials. On Fridays, they supposedly have the best London Broil roast beef French Dip sandwich, with house made Au jus that is allegedly out of this world. Might have to make two trips to Tina's this week! A hidden gem.

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Veggie Delight Sandwich, requested sourdough instead of wheat bread

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The Yellow Deli Wholesome Market

4.7(16 reviews)

4.1 mi

This market healed me. This is an extension of the yellow deli restaurant that it's attached to. It…read morehas healing herbal teas. Delicious homemade bread, grains that are dispensable, and homemade maple syrup. Cart it like it's hot. The service is brew-tiful it came with a pleasant tone and helpful hand. The Ambiance is fresh fines and just as sweet as the fruit cream pie they sell next door at the yellow deli restaurant. This place is organically naturally charming

I was around downtown and stumbled across this market. As I browsed, with no intention to buy…read moreanything, a kind fellow making bread offered me a slice from a spelt loaf he just baked and a cup of matte. We chatted for a while about life and community. What a kind group of people! It's obvious they take great care in their baking and ingredients. I learned of the deli next door and had to grab a sandwich for lunch, which was probably the best sandwich I've ever had. If I lived in the area I'd come all the time!

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Ron E.

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19

2

8 years ago

I have never witnessed a Owner "woman" so demeaning and RUDE to an employee in my life. It's uncalled for and wrong. In my opinion she doesn't deserve such a kind and faithful employee To act out in such a hateful way in-front of customers is wrong in every way. I had to post this because the owner "lady behind the counter" needs to know her customers notice such disgraceful acts. read more

Vince T.

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25

12

14 years ago

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years and love our sandwiches!! We wouldn't be anywhere without all of you!! Please like us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/HelloDeliVista read more

Kelly G.

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7

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15 years ago

I've been going to this deli for 5 yearrs now. Best sannddwiches in SAn Marcos. Lady Liberty of course. Brooklyn bridge even better. Always fresh. Big cheer to Sandy. read more

N. Paul T.

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2

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8 months ago

Great sandwiches, ready when they said they would be even though it was an order for 7 people. Everything was correct and everyone enjoyed.

Adrianna T.

93

19

14

5 years ago

The best deli! We always come here since it is close to our work. The staff is always friendly.

Tommy A.

74

8

3

4 years ago

Great breakfast/lunch sandwiches, they will customize whatever you want or don't want.

Mel S.

3

33

0

17 years ago

Really good food, a little pricey (other wise it would be 5 stars) they do deliver!

Celia B.

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5

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14 years ago

The Bomb! Always Perfect time and time again... love this place. read more

KK R.

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14

0

9 years ago

Great food! Great service! Thank You Jean!

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