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    Papanani's Deli

    4.0 (163 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Alan H.

    The good: nice outdoor patio with good view of the marina. Also, there are lots of sandwich and breakfast choices. Lots of fresh veggies on my veggie sandwich. The bad: the cost relative to what you get. I got a veggie sandwich that included olives, spinach, onions, avocado, peppers and they were all fresh. But the whole wheat bread was mushy and couldn't hold the sandwich together--like it got wet and ripped as they mayo was spread. The sandwich, chips, and lemonade was $25-which is a lot even for California.

    Hohoho B.

    We liked it. Walked over from marina towers. Had a ruben and a gyro. We each enjoyed it. Gyro was huge and really tasty but I couldn't finish. Ruben was n pretty good also. We had no issues with service or time it took to make our food. They also have a counter for deli meats and cheese, fridges with cold drinks and beer. Great location right on the harbor.

    #4, egg, hash browns & toast
    Jenn N.

    I wish I would have started here. If you are staying on Harbor Island and don't want to travel a couple of miles into town, this place has solid food & beverages (including hard seltzer, beer, & wine) at very affordable prices. Service was quick & accommodating. There's some seating indoors and a nice outdoor area, with a view of the marina. I absolutely loved their wheat bread toast and both the hash browns & eggs were cooked perfectly.

    Veggie omelet, hashbrowns, ans sourdough
    Becca S.

    This place is awesome. Right on the marina next to the Sheraton. My friends and I were staying next door and weren't very impressed with the offerings at the hotel. You order at the counter and they call your name. They have a few tables inside, but a lovely patio overlooking the marina. The weather was perfect and we really enjoyed sitting outside. The food came out hot, fresh, and plentiful. If you leave here hungry, there is no pleasing you. I ordered the veggie omelet that was packed full and had avocado on top. It came with a heaping portion of perfectly cooked hashbrowns and sourdough toast. So many people don't take their time to correctly cook hasbrowns, but the lovely woman in the kitchen knows what she is doing. They had big containers of hotsauce and grape and strawberry jelly available. There was nothing else we could have asked for.

    French dip
    Loan D.

    Sandwiches were delicious! We ordered the French dip and the au jus said defiantly top notch, the hot pastrami on a roll hit the spot, and the grill cheese was cheesey! Given that the location is on the marina, it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the view. 3 sandwiches costed us $47, so it is overpriced.

    We loved the Gyro sandwich sooo much!
    Carleen S.

    The BEST GYRO SANDWICH ever!! Definitely get extra napkins because it is Juicy. Reminded me of the Carl's Jr commercials "if it doesn't get all over the place it doesn't belong in your face!" I can't wait to eat another one. Mmmmmmm

    Veggie omelette with wheat bread and hash browns
    Audrey L.

    Unassuming little shop in between two Sheraton buildings right along the harbor. They serve all sorts of American-style breakfast and lunch items from pastries to omelettes to sandwiches and ice cream at a surprisingly reasonable price for this area. They don't have much of a drink menu, but there is an extensive fridge of drinks to choose from. While the interior isn't much -- it's pretty much a takeout counter -- the outdoor ambience and seating is where it's at. Especially on the many beautiful, sunny days of San Diego The HASH BROWNS were the best part of the breakfast, in my opinion. They were perfectly fried to a golden brown and very thin, so it's like you're getting the "muffin top" of the hash brown! The photo doesn't do it justice as the hash browns are hiding under the toast. This is how I've always wanted hash browns to be done, but Papanani's managed to execute it to perfection!

    Cheese Burger and Macaroni Salad
    Elvin D.

    We were staying at the Sheraton and wanted something good and not having to drive and I found this place on Yelp. It's literally a 4-5 min walk from our hotel. Serves breakfast, burgers and pizza. Lots of options, made to order food and prices are affordable. There's seating outside next to the boat dock which is nice or u can eat inside. No frills just made to order food!

    Hanging at SD's finest deli...at the marina.
    Troy S.

    This place is another hidden gem with something for everyone. Take a look at their menu, it's only one aspect of their business. It serves as a deli and convenience store so if you're going out on your boat, you don't have to worry about forgetting something because they will have it. We stopped in for lunch and I had to ask the patron, "What are your top three best-selling hot sandwiches?" One of the three happened to be the Philly Steak Cheese...which is what I ordered. We also had the Reuben which was also one of the top three, per woman taking our order. Both of these sandwiches were outstanding and it all started with the amazing bread they use. We definitely will go back so we can work our way through their pretty extensive menu. If you want great deli food and want to sit by the San Diego Bay...get there!!

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    Rod H.

    Right on the dock, indoor/outdoor seating. Huge menu, with large portions. Tried the chix and rice soup, and turkey w/bacon avocado sandwich. Good eats!

    View of harbor and outside seating from deli.
    Robert H.

    I got to the San Diego Airport early and had some time to kill, so I decided on breakfast on Harbor Island. Nestled between two Sheraton Hotel towers is a quaint building called Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle which overlooks the bay. You canSee San Diego's skyline, the Coronado Bridge and North Island. The restaurant is on the backside of the Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle building and overlooks the harbor. I was impressed on the breakfast selection! Tasty food at a good price! Great views of the bay! The cook snd cashier were personable and friendly. Crappy coffee though...so, purchase something out of the cooler to drink.

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    2 months ago

    Solid sandwich. It's in tge middle of both Sheraton Hotels within walking distance. Decent sandwich shop in San Diego

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    The bread they use for deli subs tastes like hot dog buns....too bad because the ingredients were ample and seasoned well.

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    5 months ago

    The food options are fabulous! All is cooked fresh with excellent ingredients. Very friendly staff! Definitely recommend this place!

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    1 year ago

    Great Sandwiches and service. Nice people. Great location.went back twice. Last time for breakfast. Wow.

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    2 years ago

    Great setting on the water with really good sandwiches and a wide range of choices. Close to airport and great lunch spot

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    Super fresh great deli! Wonderful sandwich. Great prices and good views of the marina!

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