This ia a locally owned spot that makes really AWESOME Italian Sandwiches. I picked one up for the airport, as well as a bunch of frozen ravioli. There are also a bunch of other products you can buy. I got half a Niners Sub ($9ish) and let me tell you they so NOT skimp on the protein. You can really tell the owner (at least I think that is who was there) cares passionately about his product & the people who come in! It's a deli so more for takeout - no eat in. read more

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I love the service and food here. They do over the counter and catering. I they have a creative and diverse selection of sandwiches. Gary, the owner is usually there. He's friendly and attentive. The meats and sides are fresh and portions generous. I love the fact that the sandwich menu periodically changes. You can still get your favorite of you ask. As the name suggest, Leonardos Italian deli has many Italian dishes, very authentic, and some frozen for home use. Chow Yelp Grading This is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. It is a disservice to over-inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based on the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rated in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to similar businesses and rated thus. Anything rated below three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product Quality, Presentation, Service, and Ambiance read more

My first time at Leonardo today to pick up some fresh pasta. 1 box of butternut squash ravioli $7 for 24 raviolis is really fair. They have a freezer right by the door you can grab what you want and head to the counter to pay. Service was nice. 25 cent charge to use card. They come frozen. Street parking read more

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Holy moly. I randomly walked in to grab a quick lunch since I was in the area. That was the best BLTA sandwich I've ever had. And that's without cheese. Crunchy, full is garlic sauce. I will be back to try the rest of the menu. Great service ! read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Over a foot long - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

Calling all deli sandwich lovers! Huge sandwiches completely loaded with deli meat and toppings. It's always so fresh and delicious when i come here. The wait varies on the crowd, but it seems like they work fast and efficiently. Huge sandwiches so come hungry! read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Roasted turkey with bacon and ham - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

You want big sandwiches? Look no further lol Then you can grab a coffee and some pasta for dinner or lunch! Lol Lovely people there to take our food orders and help us if we have questions about certain food they have on their shelves read more

I have been here a few times before and I have to say the owner of the shop is very nice and super sweet. I am assuming he is the owner but he's very nice when he answers the phone and when he talks to you in person, he has great customer service and very enthusiastic. I definitely love coming here because of the service is fast and they are super kind and grateful. The food is delicious especially their sandwiches. I usually get something super simple like a Dutch crunch with roast beef with the special sauces, including mayo as well and red onions, which is super basic but it taste absolutely delicious. I honestly would rather come here than Little Lucas. When I save my sandwich for later, it never gets soggy, but when I go to Little Lucas and order the same sandwich and save it for later, it always becomes soggy. I would definitely recommend people to come here. It is super convenient and delicious and the customer service once again is absolutely top-tier. They do take Apple Pay if you were wondering. The ambience inside is super quiet very nice. Everyone's just enjoying their nice lunch. It's very beautiful inside and it's jampacked with a lot of great items. You could buy on the side soda selection, and beverage. Selection is great as well. Very nice and cold highly recommend locals or anybody who's looking for a delicious sandwich shop to come here Not only do they provide sandwiches, but they also provide pasta and pasta sauce and other good things on the menu. Thank you, Leonardo. Staff are working super hard and always being attentive and making my lunch break Absolutely amazing. The food is always delicious. read more

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Really good Italian sandwich on a Saturday morning, great proportions with the bread, meat, and veggies read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Fancy Nancy K Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

Wow--this place is absolutely delicious! Funny enough, I actually came here as a kid with my dad and remember ordering a simple sandwich back then. This time, I went for something a little different--the Nancy K, an Italian-inspired sandwich--and it completely blew me away. The flavor was incredible, and honestly, this spot easily beats Mr. Pickle's and Little Luca's in my opinion. The shop itself is charming too, filled with Italian-themed items and specialty foods you can take home. Staff was friendly too! Definitely a hidden local gem. I'll be back soon to try more of their Italian sandwiches and other goodies! read more

I walked by this place for years and always thought: "I should really check that place out!" Well, I finally did and I'm sad that I didn't listen to my inner voice sooner! This local business has a neighborhood feel. We ordered the Niner sandwich and I think it was one of the best roast beef sandwiches I've ever had. The meat was so fresh, juicy, and tender. I also loved the ladies behind the counter who made our sandwiches -- they were so adorable! We also picked up some gelato from the refrigerator for home and, as an added bonus, the owner also threw in a little container of his homemade pasta salad for us to try, which paired nicely with our sandwich. We'll definitely be frequenting this local spot! read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

Best chicken cutlet in the Bay Area! I get the Raider on Dutch crunch spinach instead of lettuce it hits every time. Most consistent and clean sandwich shop I've been to! read more

Wow! So I stumbled upon this place from googling deli at the airport and then hopped on a bus to get here and walked in the rain and I would do it all over again! This place is fantastic! I came in and they have everything and anything you could want. The atmosphere is so relaxed and feels like I've been here a million time and it's just my first. Better than the atmosphere is the food I ordered the Vincent B sandwich for sit in. They told me to have a seat as they made it, while waiting the gentleman came over and gave me some of their homemade Italian wedding soup which was delicious. Then my sandwich came and wow, this thing was huge and even came with some Mac salad. After slowly savoring my sandwich I had to try the Mac before I got too full and once I started I could not help but finish it. Needless to say there was no way I could finish this gigantic sandwich and I will be taking an entire half with me. read more

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Went in with my son ,first timers so I asked for a recommendation,went with the Yankee clipper , wooow. You can have it hot or cold. I chose hot , it was a good size so we shared the sandwich was delicious, I have lived in the area for years and don't know why I never stopped in. They also have fresh sauces and pasta,I definitely will be back to try more of the menu. Plenty of chairs to sit down and enjoy your lunch. read more

Excellent Service, Answers all questions politely. Made sandwi h exactly how I requested . Full of meat. I like that you have option to order half a sabdwich. read more

I slept on this gem for waaaay too long. Super high quality meats and fresh veggies piled high on probably the best bread available. And the sandwiches came with a scoop of macaroni salad. The sandwich is an incredible value; you could easily feed two people with one sandwich. Soups are made daily, we tried the spilt pea and it was hearty and delicious. They are restrained with the salt in both the mac salad and soup, making it taste more like something grandma would make at home rather than a restaurant salt bomb. (And salt shakers are on the tables if it's not enough for you.) The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and patient with our group of kids and a senior. You feel welcomed and unhurried. I like Little Lucca, but I can't imagine returning there when Leonardo's is an option. Leonardo's is probably the best deli in the whole county. I'll be back, and often! read more

Got the breakfast sandwich. It was great - a bit different than usual. Staff were really nice.

I never knew about this place until I saw it on UberEats. I love great sandwiches, and it being so close meant I had to try. I think I went with the #2 sandwich and something similar to it which was Warrior and Yankee Clipper, both on dutch crunch. I ate the Yankee Clipper first and damn, it was bussin' (sooo good!). The bacon was super tasty and crunchy (but not hard) - and the whole sandwich seemed to disappear in front of me haha. The next day, I reheated and had the Warrior sandwich - which was still a great sandwich but I did miss the bacon in the Yankee Clipper. No regrets though, maybe the Warrior would have been better right? Overall, delicious sandwich, great location for those in Millbrae, and it seems like the shop is locally owned so it's great to support small businesses :) Thanks Leonardo's! read more

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Great sandwiches in Millbrae's service is quick and friendly. The sandwiches are huge for the prices you get. So it's the best deal in town and you'll be full eating half a sandwich and rolling out the door if you eat the full sandwich. Lots of great selections to pick from or you can create your own sandwich to your liking. You can't really go wrong since everything quality meats. You can eat inside or outside on the patio or take it to go too. Will be back to get my sandwiches here read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

I loved this sandwich! Very meaty. Not a traditional kraut- I'm guessing they added their coleslaw. No Russian Dressing. My order was made fresh and didn't take too much time. read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Reuben Sandwich. - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe is an amazing sandwich spot. It's a local business definitely worth supporting because their sandwiches are just as good as any other top tier deli shop. The ladies working there are also super nice and provide great customer service. The store definitely has a very homey type of feel. Also unlike lots of sandwich shops this one you can eat in-store and you can pay after you're done eating. I got the Giants Sandwich ($13.99) for myself personally because who doesn't eating local menu items named after sports teams. Too bad the baseball team isn't as good as this sandwich is. This sandwich was a 10/10. It was loaded with the perfect amount of ham, salami, mortadella, provalone cheese, and their garlic sauce is so good. You can definitely get full easily after eating half a sandwich. You can also get your sandwich toasted and it is perfect after toasting them. You also get a side of potato salad which is a nice bonus as well. If you're in downtown Millbrae this is definitely the best sandwich shop to go to. read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Giants Sandwich ($13.99) - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Chose Leonardo's to cater a meeting and everything was amazing. From placing the order, the service, and the food, it all was perfect. He even accommodated for dietary restrictions which was greatly appreciated. Not to mention that the cookies and brownies were a huge hit. Thanks Gary!! read more

Family tree always flourishes. This place has been existing almost 36 years and it gives every customer a bit of the country of Italy. I passed this place many times and always wanted to come in. So it's finally happened, thanks to my husband who loves sandwiches. Leonardo's cafe is the place with history covered on the walls around. I love when customers can not only just grab their food, but also soak up with cultural experience. I liked the owner who was open and friendly and had a nice conversation with me. And of course I liked the sandwich, which is usually far from my choice of food. They also gave us mac and cheese which is a nice bonus to the main course. Highly recommend to go to this place because I will be back for sure! read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - a person holding a sandwich - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Happened upon this place by chance. We were driving through downtown Millbrae looking for a breakfast spot and spotted this Italian deli and cafe on the corner. It's more of a lunch spot, but they do have some breakfast items. The place is kind of a hole-in-the-wall, but staff were welcoming and accommodating. We were greeted warmly upon entering, and once we had ordered, they brought out our orders to our table. I was hesitant about the breakfast burrito since it had no meat, but, surprisingly, it was still quite flavorful and loaded with fresh ingredients. That garlic sauce they use is bomb (probably not very date-friendly food)! When we went, they had panettone from Italy wrapped up in festive gift wrap and ready to go. Definitely will keep in mind if I'm looking for a quick bite to eat with quality ingredients and warm service. read more

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Came in for a quick lunch because I was running errands at the post office across the street. The sandwich I got was fantastic and reasonably priced ($7, packed with thick turkey breast, ham and a slice of bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado) and it was very filling for me; automatically comes with pasta salad on the side). The quality is so far beyond other sandwich places. I also got a fresh squeezed orange juice and it was perfect, truly fresh squeezed and delicious. Friendly service and I think it could have been the owner that rang me up. Don't be fooled by the homey appearance; the food is high quality. read more

there was a very nice man working the cash register. He made me the best sandwich I've had in a long time! And a little salad on the side. Very nice store. I will definitely be going back to get some goodies. read more

The people are nice, but selling meat is not a priority. This is really not a deli...the word should be stricken from the business name. It's a sandwich shop, with few options for deli meat. If you ask for meat only, as you would expect for a deli, you'll get seriously shorted on the quantity requested, presumably due to their desire to keep it for sandwiches, sandwiches being their priority for time and profit. Don't pretend to be a Italian deli. It's annoying. read more

I asked for mortadella lettuce wrap sandwich and woman working said I don't know how to do that. So I said please just put everything for a sandwich into a container without the bread. She gave me 4 tiny slices of meat The fixings A diet soda $22 Won't be coming back here read more

Friendly service, tasty sandwiches and good music playing. Nice spot for a lunch break.

Quality and Consistent sandwiches can be found at Leonardo's in Millbrae! Over the years I've frequented this spot whenever I find myself in the Downtown Millbrae area. Looking to save time? Call in your order! I was in a rush and did a quick Yelp search and searched up and down the menu. Tons of sports-named theme sandwiches here and the one that caught my eye this time around was the San Jose Shark - a tuna sandwich with all the fixings. I'm a huge believer that tuna sandwiches are very underrated. It's the deli option that I'll never make myself so I leave it to the professionals (or my mom, she makes really good tuna salad lol). For $13, this sandwich was ginormous, especially getting it on a tasty sourdough roll. My appetite seems to be shrinking so I was able to split this sandwich up into two meals. The tuna was delicious although I think it needed a lil bit more S&P which was a quick fix at home. Hot sauce on tuna salad is must for me. So, I add some tapatio or truff sauce at home for added flavor. I've ordered your more traditional deli sandwich options here and they are all pretty solid. Great value for your money and the staff is quick, attentive, and service has been top notch everytime. These family-owned delis are staples in the community, so supporting them to me, is a no-brainer! read more

Pretty bomb sandwich s it would get 5 stars if they were gloves when making your sandwich

Food: 4 out of 5 My partner and I split their St. Claire sandwich and thank goodness we did. It had perfectly cooked roast beef with a garlic horseradish spread I would come back for. Environment: 5 out of 5 Easy going with Italian-American family owned shop Service: 5 out of 5 Overall: 4.5 out of 5 Great sandwiches and great portions! read more

Sandwiches are stacked super fresh produce great bread selection service with a smile been here a minute a true Gem we need more sandwich shops like this 5 Star!!!!!! read more

The food was cheap, healthy, and REALLY well made. Also the person at the desk was really kind in taking our order and delivering our food. He was generally really nice. Also the restaurant itself looks cool. read more

was in the shopping center looking for something to eat. we are from out of town and didn't know what to have. stumbled across here and my goodness I'm glad we did. my husband had the pulled pork on Dutch and I had the chicken salad on the sourdough roll. they were both so delicious! crispy and soft in all the right places. the pulled pork was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. the chicken salad was so simple and absolutely perfect. it's the best chicken salad I've ever had. the service was just as amazing as the food. they are nice and patient with us while we took forever to decide. I also had some Italian sausage and bean soup. it was homemade and truly delicious. the portions are huge. we both only made it through half our sandwiches. I'm so sad I'm not local, I would definitely be here at least once a week. read more

Finally a deli that does not skimp on the meat! The roast beef sandwich was fresh, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Definitely a top tier Italian deli shop with a mom and pop feel. Friendly service. I'll be back. read more

Our company supplied lunch from Leonardo's Deli last Friday. I couldn't think of a better way to kick off the weekend than with a free meal. If you're looking for good old-fashioned delis sandwiches, Caesar salad, macaroni salad, etc. in Millbrae, this is the spot. Everything is made fresh with high-quality ingredients. Best of all it was delicious. We had turkey sandwiches, Italian sandwiches, and ham sandwiches--all were great. I ate the equivalent of two sandwiches, because I'm greedy. Anyway, they are going to be our Go-To sandwich spot for lunch. The whole company loved it. read more

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Earnest and warm service with sammies made from what feels like your favorite Korean aunties. Service can be a little slow though when they are backed up with orders. Pretty wide selection of cold and hot sandwiches to pick from. Big sammies here - I thought a half sandwich was plenty for lunch. I got pastrami which was satisfying. Selection of drinks including beers from the coolers. They told us to sit and that they'll bring our orders out even though we hadn't paid yet. That's trust! Perhaps the greatest charm of the place are the ladies behind the counter. read more

Finally had the chance to try this sandwich spot located in downtown Millbrae. I walked up to the counter and was greeted quickly. One of the employees asked what would like so I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bagel bun. The place is well-organized and has a wide selection of different sandwiches to choose from. The sandwich was delicious and I would come back again. read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California

The best sandwiches on the peninsula. You just have to support local businesses. I try to go there at least once a week to get my fix read more

Been to this deli a few times before. Sorry getting a 1 star today for 2 reasons : ordered my sandwich with no pickles (pickles on sandwich) and secondly the bread was like day old. Not at all shown like in your photos. I still have faith in you but today was a fail. If your staff can't make the most basic sandwich like the customer orders then you need to consider if they're helping or hurting your business. read more

Leonardo's Italian Deli & Cafe - Left half my sandwich uneaten as it was not good. - Delis Near Me - Millbrae, California