Oh wow... I wrote out my review from my visit last month and just came to post it and noticed they closed down. Anyways... here it is in case they may open again in the future...? I ate here with 2 coworkers. It was only us there. We each ordered a sandwich. It kind of took a little while for them all to be made. It's just one lady working there. So if you're tight on time and in a rush, I don't recommend this place. The sandwiches were good though and all three of us enjoyed what we got. read more

My husband and I both ordered their green smoothie and holy smokes, it was phenomenal! I really didn't have high expectations for a deli smoothie under $10 (I was just looking for a thirst quencher) but this turned out to be among my top favorite smoothies, wow! Plus the woman working made it fresh on the spot - no pre-made juice or junk. The employee was friendly and efficient. I'd gladly return and try the other drinks/sandwiches. read more

JJ Italian Deli - Green smoothie - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here specifically because I was going to the beach and knew they carried Boar's Head cold cuts. The full sandwich was very small and cost about $17. The cold cuts in my sandwich did not taste fresh and had a bad smell, I ended up throwing away most of it because of fear I would get sick. I'm very disappointed as it is not easy to find delis that carry Boars Head and this sandwich was very expensive. read more

I highly recommend this place! The food is great and the owner is very friendly. We got the spicy philly and the italian special. Definitely will go back to try different foods. read more

Delicious and filling sandwiches with fresh slices of deli meat and cheese. They are not stingy when it comes to putting meat on the sandwiches. And the veggies are usually pretty fresh. Although, I was a little bummed last time I ordered a turkey and avocado sandwich that the avocado was a bit lacking and it was brown in more places than I felt was acceptable. In terms of affordability, it's not too bad. I paid about $24 for a full-sized sandwich, a side of pasta salad and potato chips. The lady who handles the phone and payment is pretty nice. I wouldn't say that she goes out of her way to be friendly, but she's not mean or rude by any means. She always seems to be grateful to have customers, and the little shop is pretty welcoming to encourage repeat visits. Major plus is that they have Dirty Potato Chips - really any kettle-cooked chip is good, but these ones are really nice and crunchy. read more

I wish I would have read the reviews before going here. Had the turkey and avocado sandwich. It had zero flavor. A lick of mayo, lettuce and little bit of tomatoe. I had to ask for a side of mayo n mustard to try to give it flavor. Bread was soft but that's it! Avocado was hard to find. Then I got the onion rings. I literally got 5 pieces. Unreal! To top it off, this place is dirty af. I asked for it to go and told her thank you, it was delicious because I felt bad for the lady. I don't know if she just works there or owns it, but you got to improve on the taste. read more

JJ Italian Deli - Flavor less sandwich. Bummer because I was really hungry. - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First time here and it is excellent... I got the Italian in a wrap and it was simply delicious. The owner was super nice and friendly. Will definitely return to come support small business. It's small but roomy and there's also outdoor seating available. They also offer ice cold beers. read more

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Not familiar with the area, the positive reviews we decided to give it a try. Very small outdated business with a very friendly Asian woman who possibly is the owner. We hesitated, ordering anything hot since it appeared it might be reheated in a microwave, but don't know that for certain. We had the large Italian sandwich which is on a soft hero type roll. It was uniquely made compared to other sandwich shops. The role was cut similar to a hot dog bun with lettuce and tomato, onion and Italian dressing on the bottom all the meats, although plentiful were rolled on top with about a quarter of an inch of the meat outside of the roll. read more

Randomly picked this place for lunch and it did not disappoint.. excellent sandwiches... my salami and cheese was exceptional . Totally recommend this deli read more

Staff was so friendly, ordered a golden eagle over the phone and they called back to make sure everything was okay on the sandwich. I also ordered the chicken alfredo, both the sandwich and pasta were very good. I ordered a large in the sandwich and it fed my boyfriend and I. Overall I loved Jj's & we will definitely be back. read more

On the corner of Long Beach Blvd and 7th St. in DTLB, it is surrounded by fast food restaurants...good area for a group to go if folks have different cravings. There isn't a close-by Subway, so if one wants a sub sandwich (hoagie, grinder), this is the place. It is locally owned, and is definitely trying (trying happy hour specials, different types of food, etc). But at its heart, it tries to be a sandwich shop that also acts as a deli. In that respect, it's OK...can't really compete with some of the other Italian delis in Long Beach. I've tried their sandwiches before....they use all Boar's Head brand meat which is great...you pay a bit more, but imo, it's worth it. My issue is with the bread..it is generic, non-descript, soft with little taste...if they kept changing it out for different brands, you wouldn't really notice. So this time, I decided to see if I could assemble myself one of my favorite sandwiches, the Godmother, at home. It has 5 different types of Italian meats and cheese; JJ's had 4 of the meats (no mortadella) and provolone. The meats were about $5.00 per quarter pound (not cheap but OK for Boar's Head). Inside, it reminds me of a lot of other locally owned restaurants serving Asian foods in Long Beach, bit disleveled, food not well organized...for me, that's fine. But I was a bit nonpussed when the preparer dropped one of the already wrapped meats on the floor and just picked it up to give to me (assuming I didn't notice...or not caring)...could of/should have called it out, but decided not to. Not very good service... read more

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This is a good place for a solid sandwich. Both sandwiches we got were packed with Boars Head meat, fresh lettuce and some cheese. It could have used more mayo and or mustard but that's just bc I like a lot of those condiments. Easy to add in. We also got the regular Alfredo pasta - it looked like normal pasta but wow, the flavor was on point. The regular size can easily be shared by 2 people. The large sandwich was humongous. Great portion sizes for the price. The service was super fast. The woman who helped us was so sweet and had recommendations based on what we were looking for. Definitely a comfortable vibe. The location is off Long Beach Blvd and we walked, so no comment on parking. There is about 2 tables inside and lots of seating outside along the Blvd. it's not a flashy place and the Blvd along the metro isn't the best, but I would recommend this place for no frills sandwich and or pasta takeout. Definitely bookmarking! read more

Best chicken Alfredo Support small businesses The service is amazing !! And they also have sandwiches Thank you read more

JJ Italian Deli - Chicken alfredo - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was ok. Nothing to write home about. They have signs up saying they serve Boar's Head meats, so you're banking on good quality. I had a Tunafish sandwich and husband had a ham and cheese sandwich. Bread was fresh and again nothing special about it. Soft Hogie bread. I went here having seen it given 4.8 stars and had I read the reviews I would have realized the 5 star ratings were from paid influencers and people biased towards promoting this business. Things like ". This business is not appreciated." Really if quality is there it will be appreciated by people there 24/7 breaking the doors down to get a sandwich. This was not the case for us. We walked in at 2:30pm on a Friday and the only ones present in the establishment. The lady behind the counter picked up a package of cheese and started slicing it while we decided what sandwiches we wanted. So the reviews on here that talk about the women behind the counter either ignoring or acting like customers were an interruption to her work are spot on. She was not unpleasant or rude but you could tell she would rather be doing something other than dealing with customers. Anyway she brought our sandwiches and we ate them and left after 20 min. My recommendation is save your money and go to another place for subs. Especially when you see pictures below. Really is this an Italian deli or a Chinese deli. read more

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Tried this local deli for the 1st time! Very friendly! I decided to try their Longshoreman Sandwich-- to my surprise, it was really good! I ordered a large (w/no tomato). They are pretty big! So I only ate half and save other half for the next day! Their viet iced coffees are good too- but on the really sweet side! read more

JJ Italian Deli - (Large) The Long Shore Man sandwich and Vietnamese iced coffee @ojbaylen - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Best sandwiches! Hot or cold! The lady in charge is so incredibly sweet and gives you the best service. It's a cute little place with plenty of parking Definitely try it out! read more

This place doesn't get enough love. It's small but the outdoor seating makes for great people watching! The sandwiches has always been delicious, and the service has always been fast and friendly. read more

I'm always looking for a good sandwich. Stopped here based on yelp reviews. First off got charged for a large even though I asked for a regular. Got a tuna and turkey sandwich. The bread was basic, nothing exciting. Turkey was spicy for some reason, but dry had to take it home and add stuff to make it better. My partner did not like the tuna she said the texture was odd and had no flavor. read more

Great sub! Tiny little mom and pop shop. Lots of unique sub options. I will be back for sure!

Definitely some good points, but when you take it all in, this place seems average at best. The bread was excellent, and the quality of meat was high. These are usually two indicators for a great sandwich. Let's just say they are very generous here... with lettuce. They actually put the lettuce on the sandwich first, then lay the meat on top. A little bit of trickery making it look like it's packed fat, but it's really like biting into a salad on a roll. The flavors are decent, but if they weren't so skimpy, they might actually have something. Especially at $11. Nice people though, and I appreciated the free soda with Yelp check in. Parking is a little tricky unless you cheat and park at Taco Bell next door. I cheated. I was not caught by the Taco Bell police. I live dangerously. read more

JJ Italian Deli - 3. Commuter Combo . Um, that's a lot of lettuce. - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great option for a classic, no thrills deli sandwich. Boars head meat selection, which is great. My sandwich tasted fresh, and well made. My ONLY qualm was that it needed more cheese, lots of meat but only a small slice of Swiss. Overall, I would def recommend for a good old fashioned sandwich. Ambiance is decent, definitely a classic deli vibe, I recommend to go personally. Service was quick and efficient. Try it out! read more

JJ Italian Deli - Made to Order Turkey Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Unfortunately my lunch experience here was quite lackluster. I got the Italian Special sandwich and a hot dog. The meat seems really good quality and had nice flavor, but everything else fell short. The rest of the items didn't live up to the quality of the meat. I feel like the sandwich had Italian salad dressing on it which was weird when I realized that's what I was tasting. Hot dog is a good deal for $2. Sandwich was pretty filling but was a lot of bread so that makes sense. Sorry to say I don't think I'll be back... well ok, next time I'm in the mood for a hot dog you may see me here. read more

JJ Italian Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Was em expecting more from this spot as it was advertised as an Italian Deli. A no frills sandwich joint offering an assortment of chips, drinks and other deli side dishes. Service was good but sandwiches were bland and lacked flavor. Ordered both a Turkey and chicken sandwiches. Nothing to right home about but it satisfied my hunger for the moment read more

JJ Italian Deli - Chicken and bacon sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Yes boards head. But it's an Asian deli selling Italian sandwiches. I ask for onions n pickles on my sandwich received neither. It was a to go order so I didn't check till I was gone. Took a long time for a call ahead order. read more

Very underrated place with great food and fresh products. The place is a little rundown but they serve beer and wine and have an outdoor patio. read more

JJ Italian Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Such a cute lil spot with plenty of options to eat and drink. Food was freshly made and ready to eat within minutes. read more

JJ Italian Deli - Titan's 11. Titan's Club Combo and uc berkeley special! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I walked in expecting a full service deli, and it kinda was? Maybe? Was nice to see Boar's Heads meats, which is always a good sign of a quality deli. Ordered their version of a chicken parm sandwich, and it was okay. Chicken was good. Lacking in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Even if you wanted to, not much room to sit down, crowded out by stored boxes. A little too dingy for my taste. It was a slow, quiet Sunday, so maybe it's different during the week. At least it's an alternative to fast food, of which there's no shortage in Long Beach. read more

Meh. I mean it was fine but I don't get all the ebullient fuss. Place is kind of a dump. Don't get me wrong, I usually like joints like this, but a dump, and then just, like, ok sandwiches. I didn't hate my meat ball. But there are definitely better ones to be had: Giulianos, Santa Fe Importers among others. Honestly it's not worth waiting in long lines for. read more

Just had a #10 Pete's pastrami and it was perfection! Very tasty pastrami, mustard and melted Swiss on a super soft roll. It's a super tiny place but the sandwich was terrific! Decent size for $11 out the door. read more

JJ Italian Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious sandwiches! Reminds me of the small mom and pop bodegas in New York. Good bread, good meats, good cheeses, good people. Meats sliced to order. Definitely going back. I highly recommend the "Mighty Mark" (pastrami/roast beef with melted cheddar) or "Spicy Philly". read more

JJ Italian Deli - "The Philly" - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Stopped by in middle of my 108 mile bike ride for a place to eat. The food was good, not the best you've ever tasted but better than a lot of places. The indoor seating seemed nicer than the outside seating, sitting outside had a fly or few around but nothing unbearable. What really shines in this establishment is the service. Great people, very friendly and kind. Watched my bike for me as well when I needed to use the restroom! read more

Omg I was in here yesterday and got a create your way chicken sandwich and it was so good that I can't stop thinking about it today. I wish I took a picture because it was so good. I was running late to pick up my food and I received a courtesy call reminding me of the food. My boyfriend got the hungry hunter I think it was called. Also super tasty. Will be back again. read more

I hate leaving a bad review but this was Very disappointing I order the Long Beach special specifically for the meatball and pastrami combination. It was mainly pepperoni and cheddar cheese ? barely any pastrami, and no meatballs. I probably wont be coming back here read more

Solid chicken salad sandwich, very savory 8.5/10. Had a Thai tea also which was balanced!(my fav) 9/10. Loved the outside seating area, inside was cozy. Great customer service. GO SUPPORT THE FAMILY! read more

They are soo soo good! I always have my boyfriend go and get a sandwich we can share and it's delicious! I highly recommend the The Islander (I got it without pineapple) and the tuna one with the cheese! ( I think it was called shark something) The owners are super friendly and the sandwiches are huge! Great portion! read more

A sandwich option in DTLB. Reaaaaally like the The Long Shore Man sandwich. It's flavorful, served warm and will fill you up. Certainly worth getting!! I tried the Pastrami not too long after they first opened. I thought it was good, but I subbed out the bread for sourdough slices, which I think was a mistake on my part. I'd like to try this again as originally intended. I was rather disappointed with the Golden Eagle. The chicken quality felt up in the air. Reminds me of the precooked chicken breast bagged from Costco. It came with a couple strips of bacon and a bit of avocado, which along with the tangy mustard, were the only elements of flavor. I am glad the avocado was fresh, though it could've used a lot more. This sandwich desperately needs some help to boost flavor... Maybe something like a garlic spread, some onions, or more flavorful chicken to begin with. I liked the Vietnamese iced coffee. While a bit on the sweeter side, I like it over some other local places. Definitely a satisfying caffeinated beverage on a hot day. They use Boar's Head Deli meats and cheese, which had me hopeful that they would offer Mortadella sandwiches. But didn't seem like it last time I visited. Please add a Mortadella to the menu! The owners are really nice. JJ Italian Deli is worth a stop if you're in DTLB as they are a local. They were/are open during the COVID-19 situation and you can still order to pickup. read more

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The food here is delicious I walk by the restaurant often. Never been inside but I usually order from DoorDash. The Pastrami sandwich & Thai tea is delicious! read more

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There was a meatball sandwich yen emergency. Bf wanted a meat ball sandwich. The guy at Mess Liquors rolled up the deli and packed it away. I don't know why. I must find out, but in lieu of those delectable renditions, we yelped for a alternative meatball sandwich maker. Based on Yelp's Best Meatball Sandwiches, we tried JJ Italian Deli. Their rendition at JJ is good but different. Generous and fresh, but it would take getting used to their spices and textures. More meatloaf then meatball. We did take out last night, but their patio is pleasantly roomy and removed from busy traffic. A convenient private lot is at the building's side. So many sandwiches sound good, we will definitely return for more selections and stars. Now 3.5. read more

JJ Italian Deli - Current menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Walked in and was not acknowledged at all. Lady looked at us multiple times and went on with her conversation with some gentleman. Waited 5 min in front of the cash register hoping to get an order in. As soon as we walked away she asked if we needed anything. Told her we wanted to order but obviously she had more important things to do so we walked out. If I would of gotten at a minimum a greeting and was told to wait a couple minutes and she would help us out I would of waited and stayed. read more

A hidden gem. Plain looking, huge menu, Excellent food. Came for lunch and picked up dinner on the way out of town.