Still great after all these years! Just went yesterday for a #15 hoagie and it was delicious as…read moreever. If you are an Italian dry salami snob like me, this is your spot. I'm 99% sure he still uses Molinari salami because the flavor, texture, and taste are absolutely impeccable. Italian dry salami quality in sandwich delis in the United States has drastically declined in the last couple decades. Not here though thankfully. The selection of uncommon chips and drinks is still top-notch...this has to be the only place I've ever seen Faygo in the Monterey area! The deviled eggs are still great also. I got there too late for broccoli salad. Bennett is still running the register, cracking jokes, and making smiles happen for his old regulars. And it looks like he has a really good crew currently. We will be back again and again. While I do enjoy the more upscale Italian sandwiches of Coniglio Bros on cannery row once in awhile, nothing slaps like a sandwich from an old school neighborhood minimart deli. This is the sandwich of your childhood, your teen years, and your early adulthood. This is how California nostalgia tastes.

Fantastic! My friend…read morerecommended that we pick up sandwiches here before a Big Sur trip. I'm so glad she did - this place is great! If you'd like to order a sandwich, there is a picnic table outside with clipboards and order sheets. You can order off their very extensive menu of sandwiches, or create your own. There is a wide variety of bread, meat, and cheese options so everyone can find something they like. Be very cautious if you order a whole sandwich because saying they are huge is an understatement. When you are ready to order, you bring the sheet to the back left deli counter where they have their display and desserts. While we waited for our sandwiches, we took some time to look around the market. It is fantastic! The decor is lovely. The items they have in stock is also impressive. They have your basic items like chips and soda, but also a large international snack section. There are shelves of foreign chip flavors and drinks which is very neat. They also have a super wide variety of domestic products that you can't typically find everywhere. I was thoroughly impressed with all they have to offer. The sandwich itself was the cherry on the cake. It was the biggest sandwich I have ever seen. I was shocked at how thick and heavy it was. It was incredibly affordable too! It tasted delicious and very fresh. I will definitely be a repeat customer whenever I am in the area.

The service was fantastic-friendly, informative, helpful, etc…read more The bread, cheese, coldcuts, sandwich toppings were all top Quality, plentiful, and delicious. I visited here twice in as many days. Yum!

This is review is a weird one for me. I wanted to love everything about this experience but the…read morething I came here for was a bit of a let down. I'd seen the reviews/pictures, and was in the area, so I figured I'd give them a shot. The restaurant was super clean, staff extremely friendly, the offerings were vast but the sandwich was really a bummer. I ordered two different sandwiches and nearly everything was great but it just felt like they were missing something. The bread and ingredients were fresh but there was no seasoning to speak of. Both my and my wife's sandwiches had bread, meat, cheese but no onions, mayo, mustard or anything to bring it all together. The sandwiches stood on their own but it just tasted like the ingredients on bread, nothing else. AGAIN, all those components were great but it just didn't come together well at all. I'd still give this place another shot, maybe I mis-ordered, but both sandwiches just felt like they were missing "something".

Traffic was terrible during Car Week so finding this spot to get us off the freeway was a…read moredelight!!! There's limited 20 min parking in front of the market or you can go park in the neighborhood. We came in with no expectations! Veggie sandwich 4.8/5! It was packed and delicious! Ofc I could only eat half. It was a solid veggie sandwich with sprouts also. I loved that every bite also had a punch of tangy flavor from the pickled banana peppers and jalapeños. Honey enjoyed his roast beef sandwich too! 4/5 We also ordered potato salad when I couldn't stop thinking about it. 4/5 Steady line. Nice ladies. It's more of a to go spot but there's some seating inside and outside. Would return!

Haiku: La Sala's Bi-Rite Market…read more Cute deli market Famous hearty sandwiches Friendly, family-run. --- On our road trip back home, I'm so glad we stopped by La Sala's for their famous tasty and hearty sandwiches. I've heard so much about this legendary, family-owned deli and market. I couldn't decide between a hot or cold sandwich, so I got both the Meatball Sandwich and the Roast Beef Sandwich on Dutch Crunch bread. These sandwiches were hefty and hit the spot. The meatballs were savory, and I loved that the bread soaked up the juices and tomato sauce. It was my first time trying The Dutch Crunch bread. The crispy, mottled outside and soft inside made for a fun textured sandwich. It didn't taste any different, but I thought the crackled crust was so unique. Service was friendly and efficient. She gave great recommendations for sandwiches. The market was handy to grab road trip snacks. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area.

We stopped by Bruno's Market & Deli on a Wednesday for dinner after hearing it was a local…read morefavorite, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I filled out the order form, and the kind gentleman working at the deli let me know they were out of the hot chicken. No big deal at all. I asked if he had any recommendations, and he suggested the tri tip. I hadn't even noticed it was one of the options, so I was actually glad he pointed it out! I told him to make it however he thought it would taste best since I'm not a picky eater, and he absolutely delivered. The tri tip sandwich was so good! It was packed with flavor, the meat was tender and delicious, and the bread was just right. It ended up being such a great choice, and I'm so glad I took his recommendation. The sandwiches were made quickly, and the customer service was outstanding. He was so attentive, acknowledging everyone who came up to the deli counter while keeping orders moving efficiently. You could tell they genuinely care about their customers. When we checked out, the cashier up front was just as friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Between the amazing service and the delicious sandwich, we'll definitely be back to try more of the deli menu. If you're in Carmel by the Sea, Bruno's is absolutely worth a stop!

Very popular spot for buying sandwiches both hot and cold. Need to take a number, fill out a…read moresandwich order form and wait for your number to be called. (We waited about 30-40 minutes for our number to be called so that we could place our order.) Sandwich is made within about 10-15 minutes once order is taken. We ordered two sandwiches: one with turkey and the other with pastrami. Ingredients are fresh and ample amounts of ingredients are placed on each sandwich. Taste is decent. Sandwiches are $11.99 each and made to your specifications with wide variety of condiments (veggies, sauces and so forth.). If you add extra meat, avocado, cheese and so on, price increases. Parking lot is available for customers and 2 hour street parking (if you can find it).

Hi Randy's! We have…read moretried multiple times to drive from Palo alto to get your sandwich that we loved growing up. We haven't been able though because you close earlier than yur posted store hours. We tried to call and see what we need to do to get one of these sandwiches. Today we tried again and faced a flat tire and we still raced and were going to make it to only find out you closed at 12:30pm due to not haviing enough bread. We will bring the bread if need be! Please please tell us how we can make this happen!

This sandwich was the Godamn best sando I've ever had outside of some other place my buddy Jim told…read moreme about somewhere out near Boston or Maine or New Hampshire... Don't get me wrong, the trashcan inside the place didn't look like the thing had been emptied in months and the place smelled of dead sand dabs, but the sando was okay. I'll probably never go back because there are Mexican places that have tacos that I'd like to try and other delis around town that may have better sandwiches, but the place was conveniently located and the owner was nice.

Very friendly shopkeepers and a great box lunch deal for a beach picnic in Carmel. The food all…read morelooks really fresh in the display, and I had a delicious sandwich on the beach with pasta salad - saving my chips and lemon bar as hiking snacks for Point Lobos. It's not a place to dine in, but the shop itself is cute and petite with the cottage accents that Carmel is known for. Lots of wood accents and also wine for sale, plus salad bar and fresh soups.

Service is great, sandwiches were just okay. We ordered one custom turkey sandwich, that was just…read moreokay. It ordered a "half" and I really wished I would have ordered a full size. Typically deli style sandwiches are massive, but this was tiny. Like my 4 year old would have downed a whole. My husband ordered the tri tip sandwich and wasn't super into it. We've also had sandwiches at Bruno's in Carmel, and that place is much better!

Always a family fav! Great food and great prices. This hole in the wall deli is serving the…read morefreshest food. Enjoyed a great latte with my breakfast burrito. I ordered the chorizo burrito and added spinach onions with egg whites. Huge and full of all of the above plus lots of cheese and potatoes. Don't miss out on their homemade salsa. The regular chorizo burrito is also excellent. The chilaquiles is a huge portion of Smokey red sauce goodness of crispy chips. Yum!! Lunch is great here too!

3.5 stars. $15+tax Chicken Club Sandwich was: quite decent!…read moreBut I would not say it was memorable, which to be fair, is a high bar for a sandwich. Easily good enough if you're local but not quite travel worthy.

The man there was patient & helpful, especially when explaining the menu to us & providing…read morerecommendations. BBQ Brisket sandwich was to die for - tender, juicy, with just enough sauce. Even though it's been a month since our Monterey trip, my partner & I's one regret was not taking some back with us. We went for the aquarium - but would plan a trip back just to enjoy it again. Seating area & bathroom is nice & clean.

My wife and I had an incredible lunch experience here today. I've been seriously craving a…read moretraditional, no frills hot dog, and even though it was not on the menu, the staff went above and beyond. They were kind enough to sneak a couple onto the grill for us, which was an amazing gesture. The hot dogs were absolutely delicious, served on a high-quality bun shipped directly from the East Coast (the same ones they use for their Philly cheesesteaks). It was a fantastic, flavorful surprise. As you can see from the photo, my wife thoroughly enjoyed diving right into that massive foot-long! The service was top-notch, the food was spectacular (such great quality and flavor), and they truly care about their customers. We will absolutely be returning and highly recommend this spot to anyone in the Seaside area! Thank so much, its really a pleasure to find a crew that love their trade !

Me and the fam came here to get some breakfast. We all got bagels. My husband had a jalapeño bagel…read morewith cream cheese (although he said it didn't have quite enough spice for his liking). Our kiddo got a sesame bagel with cream cheese and lox and loved it! I had a sesame bagel with egg, cheddar, crispy bacon (and it was crispy), and avocado. Even toasted it was still soft and fluffy enough. It has to be one of the best (if NOT the greatest) bagels I've ever had in my life. I'm definitely recommending this place. Also, the bottle of water I later got didn't seem to cost an arm and a leg, either. My husband did have and like the French toast coffee. Service seemed quick and they are very nice. They didn't mess anything up and they specifically only put the food items you ask for on the bagels. I've been other places where they put tons of pepper on my sandwiches and it's been impossible for me to eat and enjoy. They have ample seating inside with very soft music and a restroom for their customers. This establishment has drink coolers both behind and outside of the counters and screens up above to see all the items they have to choose from.

I was walking around the area with some friends looking for a place to grab quick lunch at. We…read moreopted for the bagel bakery. I tried their strawberry smoothie with Boba and plain bagel with cream cheese. The food was good, and service was fast. It's a decently size location, with seating available and plenty of food to choose from. My only complaint is that it didn't feel very welcoming. Not sure I'd go back for this reason.

The menu is varied; something for everyone. The pancakes are fabulous!…read moreGood coffee! Considering the lines of people waiting, they move very quickly to get customers in. The heated cement seats are warm and cozy outside. I usually order food to go on the weekends so my grandchildren can have their favorite pancakes.

As locals, we have had the opportunity of visiting First Awakening since they first opened down the…read morehill. The quality of the food, the service, as well as the pricing of the plates, has been consistent since the opened. They may have to raise prices given our wonderful economy, however, and we make this point, the selections, and portions of food is never reduced. Now for those who always seem more intent on complaining about food ,or service, Have we experienced less than great servic,certainly. Have experienced poor food, NO. Now for those whose visit seemed to be a disaster, rember, Cannery Row has many fine restaurants. Too the rest ofus, just keep on smiling.