This place has way less stars than it deserves. I've had four different sandwiches from Lou's now and they have all been delicious; the turkey melt is my favorite so far, but their chicken parmesan, chopped cheese, and Italian sandwiches have also all been fantastic. I've only grabbed food from their takeout window, but the people working there are also really friendly. It seems like based on the reviews that some people came here specifically for the kale caesar wrap and were really disappointed not to have their minds blown? I haven't had the wrap yet myself but I find that hilarious and I urge you to not let that stop you from trying Lou's out. read more

Picked up a chicken Caesar wrap here the other day and was super excited by their menu. I love a chicken cutlet, so was thrilled to see that I could opt into a cutlet rather than regular crispy chicken. I will say the cutlet was great, however a little thicker than I usually expect. The flavor was there and I wish I could order this as is! The wrap didn't do it for me, mainly bc of the salad mix and chicken proportions. If you're a heavy on the lettuce person, this wrap is for you. It's HUGE, mainly because of the amount of lettuce. We ended up dissecting the sandwich and taking some lettuce out. Flavor was great! I will not there is no seating, so it is 100% a takeout spot. We ended up going to a park about a mile away to enjoy. The service was great, staff was kind, and we are eager to return to try the chicken parm. read more

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Parking is street only, very difficult, may need to walk 3-4 blocks. Best bet is to park by the park. The restaurant has a sign outside that says if ordering to go you can order at Lou's Deli but if eating there you need to go around to the other side for entry into Happy Medium. Tried: Chicken parm $16.99: the chicken was overcooked and tough. It didn't need the pesto, it made it taste a little odd. Bread was super crunchy, ends were too hard to eat. It comes with free pickle popcorn which was interesting but not my thing. read more

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Finally got around to trying Lou's deli, and I must admit.. I'm impressed! I'd heard about the chicken ceaser wrap from tiktok and instagram. The wrap itself was massive and contained lots of crispy chicken. I ordered an extra side of dressing, but it really wasn't necessary. The wrap itself wasn't dry at all, and the kale added a nice crunch. I'd definitely return in the future and check out more of the menu. read more

Lou's Deli - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here for the wrap hype, left disappointed. Chicken Caesar Wrap: Ehhh For $17 dollars, it was quite unremarkable. Texture of the chicken and the salad didn't last long. We got it to go and after 10 minutes it was felt soggy already. The sauces and flavors of the entire wrap were kind of lackluster and just tasted like leaves. It didn't seem that busy but also took like 20 minutes to come out which was interesting. But they share a seating space with the bar next door so it's kinda nice to sit on the patio on a nice day. Food: 5/10 Service: 7/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 5/10 read more

Lou's Deli - chicken cesar - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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The chicken Cesar salad wrap is so good! The cashier was so helpful because she asked if we were dining in or doing take out. It's a great location and across the street is Saigon Coffee! read more

Lou's Deli - CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WRAP - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Lou's deli located on Lincoln across from Saigon coffee. Stopped in to grabbed some to go food before our boots in the park concert. We ordered the Italian and a tuna club to go, as it's all to go unless you're ordering from the bar next door. We took the sandwiches back to our hotel and feasted on them in the room. Both sandwiches were full of meat and full of flavor. The Italian was so juicy and wet it literally made a giant mess in your hands. However, that's said, it was an absolutely epic sandwich full of flavors and worth the price and worth the wait. The turkey club was also super tasty and full of meat and flavors. Delicious through and through. We ate half and then half the next day. It was just as good the second day as the first. You can't go wrong getting a sandwich from Lou's, that's a promise. read more

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Caesar wrap with grilled chicken no kale ALLL DAY. So delicious, huge portion, and really kind staff. It can get busy so I recommend ordering ahead online before picking it up! I crave this all the time read more

Lou's Deli - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried the "VIRAL" Chicken Caesar Wrap. Flavor was good- love that there's banana peppers in the wrap. The wrap came with complimentary dill pickle popcorn. HOWEVER, Looks can be deceiving. Half of the wrap showed chicken but when you bite into it, there was NONE. Only added chicken in the center where it's sliced in half. I didn't know I ordered just a kale wrap for $17. You can see how much of the wrap was just kale. My partner had the chopped cheese sandwich/hoagie with a side of tater tots and it was pretty good. I had to take some of his protein to add to my no protein wrap so it didn't seem like a waste. To compare, Better Blendz is a 5 minute walk from here, it's more affordable and you can taste every bite filled with flavor and comes with a lot of chicken at Better Blendz. Service was whatever. Server didn't check up on us even though we sat in a location where she always had to pass by. For this to be viral, knowing that many pay to try this wrap, it should be consistent. I noticed other photos on here and other social media apps have larger chicken portion. I don't think I'll give them a 2nd try. read more

Lou's Deli - (2 of 2) - meh. Looks can be deceiving. Check out my first photo - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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**3.5 stars** Lou's is home to the viral Kale Caesar Wrap! I am admittedly deep in my Chicken Caesar Wrap phase and just haddd to make my way down to Lou's to see what all the hype was about. I got their Kale Caesar Wrap with crispy chicken (you can opt for grilled) and a margarita (they have quite a funny sign about day drinking). I'm sorry to say that I found their Kale Caesar Wrap just alright. While it's a great size and I loved the crispy chicken, I think it could've used a smidge more dressing. I know that it's called a kale wrap, but my jaw can only take chewing only kale for so long.... and it was a big wrap... I LOVED the margarita! They give it to you in an inconspicuous kiddy sippy cup with cartoon animals on it. How utterly cute! I'm obsessed with this concept! Oh! Also! If you're a pickle fanatic, each order comes with a complimentary bag of pickle flavored popcorn. A really nice surprise! Beware, though, she's saltyyy. read more

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I picked up the "Philly Style Roast Pork on a soft hoagie roll for $15.99 plus tax. The sandwich came with roasted pork and broccoli rabe with Provolone cheese, and a side of pork au jus in a small container. They also give you a small bag of freshly popped popcorn with your sandwich, which is kind of cool. The sandwich came with a good amount of the roasted pork. It had good flavor and was nicely seasoned, however, it was on the borderline of being dry; hence, the reason why they probably serve it with a side of au jus. I do recommend they place the pork on the hot griddle, squirt a little water on it, then place the provolone on the meat. and proceed to cover it with a lid to melt the cheese properly and ensure the meat stays juicy, but that is just me. Also, don't hold back on Provolone because the cheese on this particular sandwich was hardly noticeable. It was barely melted and contained a single level across the sandwich. The au jus was good, but overly salty. I had to use it sparingly or else the salt level would overwhelm the sandwich. The broccoli rabe was good but some of the pieces were over cooked and did not provide that good bite. The service was very good. Everyone was very nice. The young lady who taking order had a very positive personality. read more

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Not sure what's with so many bad reviews. Easily should be over 4 stars. Chicken vodka parm with pesto was delicious. As a jersey boy I was excited to see a chopped cheese so had to get that as well. So good. Both meats were tender and juicy. Great bread which is underrated importance in a sandwich. Vodka sauce and special sauce on both were really tasty read more

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I'm freaking out this was so good!!! Super cute deli with friendly staff, you can order drinks and eat inside or happy medium and still order from the deli which is perfect!! Chicken parm sub was incredibleeeee and my husband loved his chicken Caesar wrap and already ready to come back for their tuna salad sandwhich. Also the popcorn they give you in the side was such a whimsical surprise and it had a good seasoning on it read more

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Went here while my friends were in town and I loved how we could sit next door at Happy Medium and order from there! I got the Lou's Italian sub and it was huge!!! I didn't order the fries but got the pickle popcorn and it was delicious. I ate half and saved the other for later and it taste even better! My bf tried the chopped cheese that taste like a burger on a bread! Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Definitely coming back here. Had amazing food the first experience. Me and my buddy shared 3 sandwiches. We started things with chicken Parmesan and it was phenomenal. I love pastrami so much. I got the Siberian train wreck, it was my favorite! My buddy wanted to get something on the lighter side for our 3rd sandwich. We got the chicken waldorf sandwich. It had grapes and Fiji apples ! Each order comes with pickled popcorn. Next time I come I want their slushee cocktails ! Plenty of place to sit ! read more

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Prices do not match their website. Their famous chicken ceasar wrap has about 3 small pieces of chicken in it. We had to take it apart just to make more chicken and turn it into a salad at home... it's made out of kale. It's not all bad, their turkey club is something you can make right in your kitchen! The 2 stars are for the fries Why is a wrap $20 lol read more

Lou's Deli - As you can see lol I obviously ordered a salad - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been waiting forever to try Lou's Deli and it didn't disappoint. The chicken parm was so flavorful. I loved the combo of red sauce and pesto sauce - I could've done with even more sauce on the sandwich since it was so good! Great to be able to take the food and eat it at Happy Medium too. read more

Lou's Deli - CHICKEN PARM - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

All orders are served in a plastic bag, whether it's "to go" or "in house". They don't reuse, nor recycle the plastic bags. Please switch to paper bags. Thanks for providing reusable plastic cups for water. I can only comment about the Chicken Salad Waldorf Wrap and Tuna Sandwich. The wrap was huge, only because it was over stuffed with so much kale. I took kale out of the sandwich so I could appreciate the minimal chicken pieces and two grapes. I paid a lot of money for kale. My mate had the tuna, and I got a bite. It was tasty and plentiful, but I would have liked it on a soft bread rather than a crusty roll. Overall, they were pricey and okay sandwiches. read more

Great spot to curb your sandwich craving or for a quick bite! You order at a curbside window and find a seat out at their patio seating. The girl who took our order was friendly. Our sandwiches came out fairly quickly! I love that each order comes with a complimentary side of pickle popcorn. As someone who loves anything pickle flavored AND popcorn, this was a perfect snack. A friend had found this place on tik tok particularly raving about their Chicken Caesar wrap! To my surprise, they didn't have it on the menu so I opted to get the waldorf chicken wrap. However, when my friend ordered after me their chicken ceasar wrap is actually on their "secret menu" - so it is something you can order. I can't speak on their ceasar wrap, but I thoroughly enjoyed the waldorf chicken wrap! It was both sweet and savory - I'd get it again! For the pickle popcorn alone, I'd give my experience a 5/5. I've never been to a sandwich place that gives a complimentary snack with every order... let alone pickle popcorn??? That's a 5/5 in my books. read more

Lou's Deli - WALDORF CHICKEN WRAP - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Sooo I'll drive for a good sandwich and this place is not so close to me but I'll give you the pros and cons. Service is hit or miss. I don't expect much because it's not like a sit down place but I asked the girl working nicely if our sandwiches are ready since we had to make an appointment and it had been quite a wait. The answer was they're working on it but I can refund you if you can't wait, but not in a nice I get it kind of way but more an annoyed snarky kind of way. UM if im spending $50 on 2 sandwiches and some tater tots for lunch to go then you can do better than that, thanks. Now for the real meat and potatoes, the famed chicken ceaser wrap is tasty but they charge you more for a wrap versus a roll which doesn't make sense. The sauce is delicious but can be lacking sometimes so like so many other reviews say it's not consistent, and the grilled chicken is moister and delish but is used sparingly in the wrap. The crispy chicken is lacking in flavor and drier so I'd pick grilled. The new pastrami roast beef sandwich with the American cheese and onions is ridiculously good though. I was blown away with the flavor on that one. The pickle popcorn is a cute touch but to be completely forward it's dry and salty. I'd prefer a bag of chips or a good pickle alongside the sandwiches instead. read more

Bring your appetite because the folks at Lou's don't mess around. The sandwiches and wraps are massive (could easily split between two people), but they don't sacrifice on quality. I got the chopped cheese (no tomato) and a side of fries and it was so well seasoned and delicious. They also have a great looking drink menu. Excited to come back and try some of the other menu staples. Great job y'all read more

Lou's Deli - CHOPPED CHEESE (no tomato) and fries. So tasty! - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Was super excited to finally try this. Specifically for the crispy chicken. Got the wrap and there was little to no chicken in it at all. The dressing was really good but it should've just been called a Cesar salad wrap. Also ordered a chopped cheese. That was really good and the lady was really sweet but probably won't go back now but if anyone else has a spot for chicken Caesar salad wraps, lmk lol read more

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Order from the window, very sweet and attentive staff! They had loads of options to choose from - i opted for the Kale Chicken Ceasar Wrap. AMAZING CHOICE - full of flavor, crispy chicken and perfect amount of dressing. Also got a side of tater tots and received a box full of tots, crispy, well seasoned. Definitely found a reason to drive an hour to San Diego! read more

Lou's Deli - Kale Chicken Ceasar Wrap - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Solid Italian sandwich and love that they offer gluten free bread! Also comes with pickle flavored popcorn and you can order to sit at happy medium. read more

Lou's Deli - Italian on gluten free bread - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Get the ceaser wrap - it's worth it. Complimentary dill pickle popcorn was phenom. Was enough to share with chips for two people. The crispy chicken is a game changer. read more

The Waldorf chicken wrap was quite literally THE WORST worst food I've ever eaten. It was so incredibly bland, there was way too much sauce, and it was so, so awful. There was no salt, no flavor, no nothing. Literally just plain chicken and sauce, stuffed in a wrap. I'm so disappointed and disgusted. read more

Great little spot to stumble upon! I was in need of a quick food refuel and Lou's Deli was just the answer. Their sandwich menu had so many tempting options, but I went with the Waldorf wrap--and wow, it absolutely hit the spot. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The staff couldn't have been friendlier, and I really appreciated how convenient the setup was with the order counter right off the sidewalk. Super easy to grab something tasty without any hassle. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area--I'll be back to try more of their sandwiches! read more

Lou's Deli - WALDORF CHICKEN WRAP - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Saw this spot on one of the food review shorts I watch on YouTube. Sandwiches were way bigger for his video lol. Decent food but price point is a lil high for the quality. They have some outdoor seating at the business connected. If your going make sure your not pressed for time. Wait time for the two sandwiches was around 40 mins. read more

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Really enjoyed the food here. Line always but 200% worth it. Alcohol sales picks were top notch as well.

I ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap that everyone has raved about and it was so disappointing. The entire wrap was kale and a few pieces of overcooked chicken. I ate half and threw the rest away. There was absolutely no flavor. Actually disgusting. read more

Stopped by Lou's on a Sunday for lunch and ordered in Happy Medium as opposed to at the window. The staff were immediately very friendly and offered suggestions on the menu. My friend and I split the chicken parm and the chicken caesar wrap and both were SO good. The parm had a pesto on it that added a nice lemony flavor that was unexpected but very welcome. The caesar wrap was also 10/10 and had the perfect ratio of dressing to filling. My friend ordered the pickle beer as well which was delicious and paired super well with the bar food menu. We left so full, but so satisfied, these were some of the best sandwiches/wraps we've had in SD in a while. I definitely want to come back to Happy Medium during happy hour to try some more of the Lou's menu items. I also noticed they have margarita pitchers which I feel like is hard to find these days! Bonus points for the Christmas decor, I love when a bar gets festive for the holidays! read more

Lou's Deli - CHICKEN PARM - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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loved our sandwich and wrap! the chicken waldorf wrap was delicious. we took these to the beach and the portions were great for a filling lunch read more

Had heard such good things about the kale Caesar salad wrap with crispy chicken so I knew I needed to get it as an avid Caesar wrap lover! This spot is right next to happy medium and besides sandwiches and salads they also offer a few fun cocktails including slushies Definitely on the pricey end at $20 for an average size wrap but it does come with a side of pickle popcorn which was super tasty Was estimated 20 minutes for the order to be ready but after checking in at 10 minute mark it was ready so that was nice, overall it wasn't my favorite chicken wrap as it lacked some flavor but I do love that kale was used the chicken cutlet was perfectly crispy Would not get the wrap again but would try their other sandwiches read more

5 stars for the food! I haven't actually been inside, but my girlfriend picked up a kale Caesar wrap w/ chicken cutlet and a chicken parm sandwich. Both were SO good. One of the better sandwich shops I've had in NP. I will be greatly looking forward to trying other items on the menu and swinging by the actual store myself sometime! Highly recommend for a very high quality wrap or sandwich based on my first experience. read more

This is the last time I'm ordering anything from here. This chicken Caesar is about $22 and barely any chicken. This is not the first time this has happened either. read more

Lou's Deli - This is the last time I'm eating here. For like $22 barely any chicken. - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Pretty disappointed in this place. Their wraps look pretty good, but it turned out less than impressive. We ordered the Caesars chicken salad, wrap, chicken, after taking the first bite I knew it was a wrap for me in this business. It only tasted like kale wrapped in a tortilla with a teaspoon of Caesar salad dressing. I nearly choked at how dry it was, the experience marred my throat. On top of that it was $20. It was actually $22. 1/10 read more

Found this place through Instagram and it didn't disappoint. Ordered the Louie's Italian Sub and it came with some pickle popcorn on the side (I believe all the sandwiches do). I also subbed the Italian dressing for some caesar dressing instead and it was really good. The sandwich was a good size and very filling. Wasn't sure how I felt about the pickle popcorn at first but I was very surprised! It was very citrus-y and actually really good! It almost tasted like you added some lemon to your popcorn. If you're a pickle lover, I'm sure you will enjoy it! I was there with a friend and the sandwiches were both ready in about 10 minutes I'd say. At first we weren't sure where to sit since it seemed like there wasn't seating anywhere but we were told that we could sit anywhere inside the place next door which was a cocktail bar called Happy Medium. We sat in the patio area and it was just fine. Overall good experience and definitely recommend if you're wanting a good sandwich, it definitely hit the spot. read more

Lou's Deli - Pickle Popcorn - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Lou's Deli... that seems to be a fairly popular business name as I know of other locations around the country, none of which are related. The one here in SD is a sandwich shop window next door to the recently opened Happy Medium. They share the same kitchen and ownership on a busy corner of 30th St in North Park. The current operating hours are limited to weekdays between 11 am and 3 pm. Ten regular sandwiches and two specials were at the core of the menu. Three salads and three sides were the other food offerings. The drinks featured beer, wine, cocktails, slushees, and some non-alcoholic beverages. I pulled up within their last half hour of business and ordered one of the two specials, a Pork Belly Sando. Crispy pork belly slices were served with pickled red onion and chimichurri on ciabatti bread. The sandwich was cut in half and wrapped in wax paper. A bag of Lou's Pickle Popcorn was provided as a complimentary snack. It wasn't the thickest sandwich by any means, but the fatty pork belly was so decadent. The red onion helped cut through the richness of the meat. I took my order to go, however you can sit on the covered sidewalk patio of Happy Medium to enjoy your food as they are not busy during the time in which Lou's Deli is in business. read more

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Grabbed a tuna melt today at Lou's deli. It was perfect! The tuna salad was delicious and the rye bread was toasted with just the right amount of butter. Took it next door to Happy Medium and grabbed a seat at the bar to chow down. Also enjoyed the macaroni salad and their pickle popcorn. 5 stars on Yelp read more

Lou's Deli - Tuna Salad Sandwich (make it a melt!) - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Lou's deli is a Walk up ordering station establishment connected to a bar ( it was closed) but you can order and sit to eat it. The staff was friendly and recommended other must visit establishments around the area. Ordered the Italian sub and it was very refreshing in the San Diego heat! The crisp lettuce and dressing was delish, the sub its huge! If you are hungry it's a good size but it's also good to share with a friend. They have a fresh popcorn for a side too. Sat next door at the bar ( closed) to eat the sandwich it was nice to have a seat and enjoy it with the nice breeze flowing by. read more

Lou's Deli - LOUIE'S ITALIAN SUB - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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