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    Peasants Deli & Arcade

    4.7 (107 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Alex S.

    Small, little deli attached to an arcade. This looks like an offshoot of the restaurant across the street. I love the fresh deli meats (oxymoron?) and bread here. I got the Godfather and enjoyed the subtle hot sauce the sandwich had and the bread had great crunchiness that I really liked.

    Stephanie K.

    Cute little deli with high quality ingredients. We enjoyed the smoked turkey sandwich which was stuffed with delicious shaved turkey breast, smoked cheese, and a mountain of veggies. We subbed the sesame roll for the soft dutch crunch and it was sooo good. The bread is firm and crunchy on the outside without cutting up the roof of your mouth, and fluffy inside with a hint of natural sweetness. The little arcade is adorable and has a variety of pinball machines and other games. There are patio tables and chairs outside, perfect for smaller groups. I would recommend Peasants Deli for quality charcuterie items or a tasty sandwich to go!

    Gus M.

    The lady who waited on us was very nice. She gave us one turkey sandwich that was delicious, and a roast beef sandwich. That was also excellent. It is a nice place to come by and enjoy your sandwich while dining alfresco. I recommend this place. The places is really nice, and it's a great place to visit while in Solvang.

    Vivian G.

    This place is such a hidden gem--I'm so glad we found it! The sandwiches were delicious with fresh bread, and the arcade games made it even more fun. Can't wait to come back!

    Erick V.

    Wow! What a hidden gem that my gf and I found! We were hungry but didn't want to overfill and glad we found this deli! We picked up the Gobble Gobble and I need a Name. I need a Name; absolute beauty of a sandwich! Taste, spice, flavor, softness of roll. 10/10 keep this sandwich in rotation, give her the sexy name, and I'll see you again for sure!

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    Diane M.

    Super yummy sandwiches! The seasoning on the godfather and the spread was delicious. It was exactly what I wanted for a nice filling lunch in the town. It does take a while, it seems like it's regularly busy. Sandwiches take about 30-40 minutes as they are made to order. There's an arcade to help pass time along though. We had chips and drink and the wait went pretty quickly Very quality ingredients and sandwiches!

    Ham and cheese
    Jamie M.

    Stopped in to Peasant's Deli and Arcade after our four hour drive from the South Bay based on its excellent Yelp reviews, and it did not disappoint. The interior is small with not a lot of indoor seating, but there are additional tables outside. We were lucky enough to score a table indoors. Here, I'd describe the decor as yummy, as the meat is on full display -- there's a large iberico ham sitting on the counter just waiting to be sliced, a display case with other salty cured meats (sopresa and coppa) in front of the counter, and red tins of Spanish tuna packed in olive oil. As promised, there really is an arcade in the side room (I love this combo!) - huge bummer for me, but my partner was not up for game time. Oh well, maybe next time. As for service, customers order at the counter and if opting to eat in, the food is delivered to your table. Everyone we encountered was perfectly friendly. The food was fabulous. My partner and mother and law went with the ham and cheese sandwich (kurobota ham, emmental cheese, pickles onion, and sesame seed-crusted French bread). They enjoyed their sandwiches so much that my partner commended me for selecting such an awesome place for lunch. Thanks, Yelp! As for me, I went with the tuna sandwich in a lettuce wrap (no bread) because I'm still on the pre-wedding diet. Nevertheless, the sandwich was awesome. It was expertly wrapped in iceberg lettuce, which really impressed me. I delighted in the combination of flavors - high quality tuna and anchovies, roasted red pepper, Tapanade, onion, arugula, and tonnato sauce to bring it all together. So yum. Yelp did not steer me wrong here -- this place was great. I would highly recommend Peasant's Deli & Arcade if you are looking for a no-frills but very tasty lunch in Solvang.

    Chicken sandwich
    Connie R.

    My first time here ! & I'm so happy I got to experience it before they went on summer break ! We had the chicken sandwich ! 9/10 I especially enjoyed how the pickled onions complimented it so well Their prickly pear cider was delicious! Their staff was super friendly ! We had service very fast and the place is beautiful . Made me feel like I was inside a greenhouse

    Katz's level pastrami. MUST HAVE.
    Moe R.

    I am a total pastrami snob. Most of the time, I won't order pastrami because the standard deli products are just a different flavored lunch meat. Peasants Deli --makes-their-own--! So I had to try. The owner said some have compared their pastrami to Katz's in New York (which is my #1 go-to pastrami). I can see it. This pastrami is not as juicy (I would ask for a fatty cut next time) and is smokier, spices a little different. But is it as good? Pretty close!! It's quibbling between an A and an A+. This is top-grade, master's level pastrami. I want more. The rest of the sandwich and other items were great too, as is service. I'll be back.

    Pastrami sandwich!

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    Best sandwiches in solvang, hands down. Great little arcade and the owner's are lovely.

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    Great sandwiches and convenient. I do recommend ordering ahead though. If you like Italian cured meat, they have an awesome prosciutto.

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    My friends and I shared "The Godfather" and also "Chopped Italian Sandwich", and we were thoroughly impressed.

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    My husband and I were staying in Solvang with our dogs. We came here for an early lunch. The…read moreexterior is cute with a rustic feel and there are plenty of seating outside with a gorgeous view. My husband went inside to order and I waited outside with our dogs but they told me I could come inside with them. I ordered the tuna sandwich and my husband got the turkey sandwich. I almost ordered a small charcuterie board for us to share but then thought it'd be too much food so I held off. The sandwiches were unique and not your typical tuna or turkey sandwiches. We were impressed with the taste and quality of the food in addition to the customer service. We ended up coming back a second time 30 minutes before they closed at 3pm. I got the tri-tip sandwich while my husband got the meatloaf sandwich. The owner even came out to meet all 3 of our Shih Tzu. We will definitely have to come back the next time we're in the area.

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