I must always visit this place anytime I'm in town. Breakfast and lunch are both great and the value is great for California. I love sitting on the covered patio on the water. The staff is always fast and friendly, and very thorough when taking orders. read more

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

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

Everything I've ordered here has been fresh and consistently delicious! Each time I visit I try something different and have been happy with my food. Once you order inside, they call your number when it's ready. They have inside and outside seating. Can't beat the view of the marina. They offer an extensive selection of refreshments including wine, beer and ice. Very handy if you're going out boating for the day. Everyone that works here is super nice and happy to answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend eating here! read more

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This deli is putting out some surprisingly good food! Try the Rueben sandwich, the turkey panini, and the Italian sub. The breakfasts are all good, the number 1, and the breakfast burrito are our favorites. You always get service with a smile, and then you can sit outside next to the marina and watch the boats and the water. read more

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. read more

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

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

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. read more

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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. read more

Papanani's Deli - #4, egg, hash browns & toast - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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. read more

Papanani's Deli - Veggie omelet, hashbrowns, ans sourdough - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had breakfast here today. My order took longer than I expected since it was not busy, but the food was good. I ordered the meat omelette and it was served with hashbrowns and your choice of bread. The omelette was good with a generous amount of meat (sausage, bacon, and ham). I would have preferred the cheese to be inside the omelette, but it was not the end of the omelette. The hashbrowns were phenomenal and crispy! Overall, a good dining experience! read more

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. read more

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We got a meatball sub and Italian panini. Both were overpriced and pretty mediocre. The meatballs were bland and tasteless and I'm pretty sure the cheese was plastic. The panini was in fact just a bread roll. After tip, two sandwiches, two drinks, and service fee it came to $50. Don't bother going here. read more

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 read more

Papanani's Deli - We loved the Gyro sandwich sooo much! - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely amazing!!! Frequented by locals and travelers alike, this hidden gem on the marina is snugged in by the hotels, the friendly and amazing service, the food is perfect to escape "hotel food." A little sundry as well that has all the necessities you may need. Absolutely perfect. read more

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! read more

Papanani's Deli - Veggie omelette with wheat bread and hash browns - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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! read more

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Went twice while visiting for a work trip, great chicken parm and quick walk from the nearby Marriott hotel! Quick and friendly service as well! read more

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!! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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This place has very bad customer service. We order three sandwiches and we have to wait 45 minutes for it. Therefore, if you're busy or in a rush, please do not come to this place the food quality is Soso. However, they got pretty good seats outside right next to the Harbor. I would say the environment is pretty good. read more

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Average deli but over priced. $24 for sandwich, chips, drink and tip.Great if you have a boat at in the harbor or staying at a hotel but don't park. Only paid parking, no validation. $9 parking for 18min. I will never return. read more

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

I love this little deli. Came here for breakfast during my stay at the nearby Sheraton. It is tucked away in a quiet corner on the harbor. Place is simple, clean, and very reasonably priced. I ordered the omelet. It is cooked very well. They stock some beverages and snacks as well and the price was not jacked up like everywhere else on the marina. People work here are friendly and helpful. Service was reasonably fast. Will definitely recommend. read more

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Tuna melt was very tasty. Service was great and the ambiance was very nice with the harbor right in front of the deli. read more

Papanani's Deli - #22. Tuna Melt - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Adorable place I really wanted to support. I waited for over five minutes at the counter to put in an order and planned to put in a dinner order and buy for breakfast at 5:34 was told I couldn't order a pizza because they close at six and needed 30 minutes to make a pizza when the menu said they serve pizza all day. For an independent shop I would have ordered from you if you had any value of a customer. read more

Stumbled across this while some friends and I were waiting on our Jet Ski reservations and we decided to catch a quick bite.. You have to walk in and to the right to see the menu. I got the Hot Pastrami and it was soooo good. Tasty, cheesy and loaded. 10/10! read more

Papanani's Deli - Hot Pastramo - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Overpriced and underwhelming is about all I can say about this place. Kinda sad as it is super convenient for those that frequent the area and are a part of Safe Harbor. This is not my first negative experience here, but this one was post worthy. Pancakes came out with burnt bits of griddle flakes, same with the eggs. At 730 in the morning they are not busy so that tells me they never cleaned it from the night before. The staff is always friendly but the food is generic and lacks flavor. The owner needs to step up their game if they want to charge premium prices for food and sundries.... read more

Papanani's Deli - Pancakes with a topping of burnt griddle bits... - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ever just know you wrote a review of a place but couldn't find it? When I checked in today it said that I've been here enough and should do a review-then I started searching, as if, the computer was wrong. But no review or even a draft. I totally missed the mark and now I'm ready to fix that. Papanani's is a great deli/convenience store with a bit of everything you may need. The c-store has most of what any other c-store but with one or two items out on the shelf so takes less room. There are snack foods such as chips, crackers, candy and other goodies. They have numerous coolers for drinks-waters, sodas, juices and wine, wine coolers and other alcoholic beverages that require chilling. There is an even larger display of wine that isn't refrigerated. The deli is pretty small but has 6 or 8 tables inside and a larger eating area outside. They have a good sized menu with what looks like homemade muffins and treats in the case. They serve Ridgeline coffee which is pretty good. We like the Kona of the 3 they have out in vacuum carafes. We've been here 3 or 4 times for breakfast. I am not a fan of breakfast. Eggs do not excite me and pancakes give me a sugar rush then a crash. But between my husband and his friend we have tried numerous items including the eggs, omelet, pancakes, French toast-all good. Their pancakes have a great texture and a good flavor-and they make hubs happy. We've tried all the breakfast meats-bacon, ham and sausage and they are ok. The best thing is that they will make you Greek Chicken Rice Soup for breakfast! That's the real breakfast of champions! It is tasty with loads of veggies. It's my go-to breakfast. I definitely recommend Papanani's Deli if you are in the Harbor Island area. The food is excellent for a small deli. Prices are great for the location and the people are so helpful and nice! read more

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My go to place every time I layover in San Diego at the Sheraton! Their food is delicious and the service is always so kind. I got the Italian sub this last time. So fresh and yummy! Very mom and pop feel which I love! read more

Papanani's Deli - Italian Sub - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

I was at a conference at nearby hotel and there was a lot of construction going on with the restaurants so I walked down the marina and discovered this nice deli! Really good menu with hot and cold sandwiches and breakfast too! Ended up eating more meals there than hotel. The only thing that kept them from a 5 was prices and they could have a little more bacon an the BLT. read more

Amazing fresh quality food and surprisingly NOT overpriced especially being on the marina! I would absolutely come back here next time i am in town!!! I got the Tuna Salad w side of balsamic for i believe $10.50! Kept me full longer than any basic salad too! read more

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

Solid breakfast. Fast service. Walking distance from the Sheraton on the harbor. Save a ton of $$ over eating at the hotel. Great views and seating overlooking the marina. Sorry no photos. read more

No thanks! Walked in and waited ten minutes...nobody acknowledged my presence. The gentleman who was making a sandwich for another customer was doing so without gloves on. He touched money and other items and went right back to making the sandwich. I walked out. Positives - you can sit outside and eat with a view of the marina. Just ask them to wash their hands and wear gloves when preparing food. read more

This is a great, unassuming deli located right near the Sheraton Marina Hotel. Prices are reasonable and the food is much better than you'll get in the hotel. During my visit to the Sheraton Marina Hotel, I visited several times for morning omelets and lunch sandwiches. The staff was very friendly and my wait was never too long, even when there was a line. Note: There is also some convenience store goods, snacks, and alcohol. read more

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

One of the best deli awesome customer service they go above and beyond to please you and their sandwiches are amazing

Great Deli on the water. I had the tuna melt, which was amazing. Great ambiance with sail boats all around you. The entire vibe almost feels more New England than San Diego to me. Would definitely come back read more