Delicious deli!! Great hole in the wall spot in the middle of a strip mall. The menu has a great variety of options, and you can always build your own. Plenty of different bread options. Each sandwich comes with a complimentary pickle. Counter service, friendly crew, and super speedy! Definitely worth stopping for lunch or picking up a bite to-go. read more

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Oh yeah, when you walk into a good deli and it smells like it. Hmmmm. It smelled so good. Deli, order counter and drink are in one side of the building and the dining room is on the other & has local paintings adorning the walls. We browsed the menu, they have printed ones and a huge menu board, order at the register and they bring you out your food. Eddie and I split the roasted turkey & bacon sandwich- served hot & it hit the spot! John ordered the rueben & he enjoyed every bite. We got pickle spears with the sandwiches and bought an extra garlic pickle for the road. Everything was delicious! read more

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Sandwiches were freshly made. The twisted reuben felt like a cross between turkey and Cuban sandwich. The bahn mi is not traditional but had good flavors. Service was friendly. I would like to try other sandwich flavors next time! read more

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I wish I could give half stars - I would rate 3.5. This deli stumps me a bit, so I'll have to come back and try again to break the tie. Whidbey has a limited selection of restaurants, so Pickles is one of the best sandwich options. Plenty of parking, and right next to The Bagel Factory. The decor is quirky and funny, but it's a humble and simple sandwich shop where you can order at the counter. The Philly was genuinely one of the best Phillies I've had in quite a while. The peppers and onions were excellent and cooked well, and the entire thing had so much flavor and not TOO much cheese! (Though it was soooo creamy! Yum!) I was going to order the smoked salmon panini, but they were out of salmon so I decided to try the chicken. However, the Chicken tomato basil panini was not a good sandwich, in my opinion. I would not recommend it at all. I have never EVER sent an item back to a kitchen, but today was that day. The balsamic was soaking through the bread so badly I could hardly eat it, and the flavor of the balsamic was too much, it almost made me sick. I would also not that I typically love an oil and balsamic drizzle on a sandwich, so this was unexpected. I genuinely couldn't get past it. I sent the sandwich back, and intended to order the Philly because my husband had it and it was nice. I didn't expect my money back - I fully intended to pay for the Philly AND the chicken sandwich - but after only two bites of the chicken sandwich, I thought the team would offer to just switch it out or at least apologize, but they acted almost offended, so it was a strange interaction overall. I also didn't love that their mop bucket sat out the entire time we were there, but maybe that's silly? The pickles were really nice. We tried the garlic and loved! The chips were also great, and I love their selection of local beer. All in all, check it out if you're in Whidbey and want a sandwich, just don't order the chicken tomato panini :) read more

Pickles Deli - Delis Near Me - Clinton, Washington

This little deli is tucked away in a strip mall in an area you wouldn't expect a strip mall. I am not sure if it is normal but it was really smoky on the inside. Like they don't have enough ventilation. It is an odd layout and while clean, has that feel that it could use some TLC. I ordered a chicken and prosciutto panini and chicken enchilada soup. Both were really good. They didn't skimp on the prosciutto and the chicken was fresh tasting and overall, very good sandwich. Soup was thick and filling. If you want a quality deli sandwich this is worth the stop. read more

Pickles Deli - Chicken enchilada soup - Delis Near Me - Clinton, Washington

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Forgot to take pictures of my food. But I can assure you it was absolutely delicious! On this visit I had a sandwich of pastrami, red peppers and pickled onions. Grilled with Swiss cheese on rye bread. And I also had a small side of the potato salad. Now, I believe I felt a certain way about the potato salad on my previous visit based on the mustard they use, but I can say that on this visit it was on point!!!! Absolutely one of the best potato salads I've ever had. Like perfectly seasoned and sauced to a creamy consistency. And the service is super friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is of a seasoned deli used to serving large volumes of people who are local and those like me, coming off the ferry for an island adventure. 100 percent worth every penny. Do it! Eat a sandwich from here. SYOY! read more

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I was skeptical for all the praise, but nope - pickles is dope. The reuben. There, I saved you having to think. We stopped for coffee a parking lot away - at Whidbey Coffee and it was a solid lunch outing. read more

We wanted some pickles. We stood at the counter waiting to order for awhile before one of the 4 people working there finally acknowledged us. By that point only 1 of us was still willing to buy anything and we felt like a nuisance being there. We got a pickle from the barrel. It was okay, not cold and not as crunchy as I would prefer. It was a shame things went the way they did for us, a lady walking out said they have the best sandwiched in town, we may never know. ‍ read more

Pickles Deli - Delis Near Me - Clinton, Washington

The sandwiches are tasty, service is friendly and relatively quick, considering the amount of business they do, and the place is clean and close to the ferry. I had the Salami Mommy and my boyfriend went with the Smokey Beast. I can only speak directly for the Mommy, which was super tasty. The fresh basil was an especially nice touch, and the bread was delicious. My boyfriend enjoyed the Bleu cheese aioli on his sandwich. We agreed that the sandwiches were far too light on both meat and cheese, which was disappointing. Also, prices do not reflect the skimpiness. read more

Well it takes forever, but that is because you take so much time and care to make a great sandwich. I love your toasted sandwiches! Keep up the good work and please eat their salads. I will wait 30 minutes any day to eat your food. read more

PICKLES DELI is not the place to go if you're in a hurry. The food is about average but the service is always glacially slow. The Bagels shop next door is much faster with equally good food, If you're not in a hurry, PICKLES DELI is,at best, okay...otherwise: MOVE ON read more

This should be your first stop after driving off the ferry on Whidbey Island. And I have a very strong opinion about what you should order: the Greek Roast Beef with fresh lettuce, onion, marinated vegetables and feta ON A PITA. We only explored that option because they had run out of sandwich wraps, but I think that was one of those perfect accidents of fate because the pita made everything that much better. Don't be intimidated if you walk into a line that wraps around the restaurant, the staff are super friendly and they can spot a newcomer a mile away because they very kindly tell you there are menus and you might want to study it before you order. There are tables to sit and enjoy the food inside but there's also a couple of tables with umbrellas outside across the street in a corner of the parking lot that you can tell is designated for deli customers to eat outside. And there were customers comfortably enjoying the shade while they ate Also, if you order a drink you'll be given cups so you can serve yourself at the soda fountain. We ordered the fresh squeezed beet juice with a couple of cups of ice because it was a hot day. It came in a bottle and poured out a glorious deep magenta -- talk about vital phytonutrients. There's also a bit of a bar area because there are brews on tap; next to the brew list is a nice capture of Anthony Bourdain in shades holding a classic pose. We took our sandwiches to go...but honestly didn't get a few meters beyond our original parking spot because the intention to "just take a couple of bites and save the rest..." flew out the window after the first two bites. The taste experience was so good we didn't even bother pulling into another parking spot we just slowed the car down stopped and ate our sandwiches until they were gone. Something about the marinated vegetables, and the feta, and the fresh romaine lettuce made the Greek Roast Beef extraordinary. My friend and I are both very sharing kind of people so in hindsight it's very telling neither of us offered each other a bite! She just kept exclaiming how the artichoke was so delicious with the chicken and how she had never had banana peppers but she loved them in the sandwich... Sandwiches were about $16 each which felt pretty steep to be honest but in this case we got what we've paid for and we didn't regret it: and when you considered it was an hour drive on the highway before getting to the ferry, then a two hour ferry wait before the $13.30 to ride the ferry one way... That's saying something. read more

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We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to grab a sandwich for our friends wife and OMG the cookies here are so good! I seriously wish we had bought them all. We got a chocolate chip macadamia nut with coconut cookie and a peanut butter stuffed in between two chocolate chip cookies! Please ship to California because we can't stop thinking about them! We also got the pina colada shaved ice and i forgot what kind of berry smoothie my bf got. My bfs brother got a pickle and i forget what else they all got but no complaints from our group! Honestly this is really just a cookie post ! read more

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10 out of 10!!! I loved this place and I'm stoked to go back and try more items. I ordered the bomb Philly cheese steak and it was so incredibly flavorful with the perfect amount of peppers and cheese. The bread was fresh and tasted like it was fresh out of the oven! My man had the Italian which was incredible and he absolutely loved it but my heart has that Philly all day. We have been hearing how great this place is and confirmed it finally ourselves. I can't comment on the service or ambiance as it was a pick up order by my man but holy cow it was incredible!!! read more

Recently had the Smokey Beast and it was amazing. Great flavor and very generous portion. Also got a spicy garlic pickle and a chocolate chip peanut butter cookie to go. That cookie was epic enough for 2-3 people but... it was almost gone by the time I got home, oops Check em out ! read more

The sandwiches were great but I would take the ferry here again just for the chocolate chip cookies alone!!

Amazing. I ordered the build your own veggie sandwich. It's so nice they offer plant based mean options such at field roast and impossible meat. I opted for just veggies and cheese. Veggies were fresh and the bread tasted amazing. I also ordered their house made lemonade that was so refreshing. Staff was friendly and I love all of the pickle decor inside. I will definitely come back if I'm ever on Whidbey island again. FYI I didn't see the pickle flight on the menu, but they had several flavors of jumbo pickles available for purchase. I opted for the garlic and pepperocini pickle. read more

I would recommend pickles deli for their sandwiches, except for the fact they're never open when I try to go there!!! I even tried calling thinking if they weren't open, they might have a message on their answering machine. No answering machine. read more

100/10 recommend. Good vibes, crafted sandwiches, homemade soups, bucha on tap. Love this place.

The service was great, and overall if you're looking for easy, and fast food that still tastes good, this would be a great place to go. Their food was really good, and I was surprised, we chose this place knowing little about it because we were in a hurry. Their atmosphere could use a little updating and I wouldn't go for a sit down dinner, but it's still a great option for lunch especially. read more

What a place. Great selection of hot and cold sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff and quick service, place was also quite clean. I got the Twisted Reuben sandwich which was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Pickles Deli - Twisted Reuben sandwich. - Delis Near Me - Clinton, Washington

The only reason I'm giving Pickles Deli 4-stars instead of 5 is that I thought the Italian sandwich could have had more meat. It was delicious the way it was, just a bit skimpy on the goods and a little small. The accompanying pickle was also delicious, as was the pasta salad. I would go again and try something else. read more

Saw an article praising their Reuben as "famous throughout America". Nope. Made the trek from the mainland with two other Reuben lovers. We all agreed that it was a very average Rueben. Personally I would drive 50 miles for a really good Reuben but I would not walk across the street for a Pickles Deli Reuben. Also, the service was less than stellar and the restaurant itself was a disorganized mess. Two stars because it could have been a lot better. read more

Very good sandwiches. Very nice staff. Consistently good with fresh, flavorful ingredients.

Great little gem for delicious sammies and salads! We visit every year when we're vacationing on the island and it's always delicious. I just had the hippie quinoa salad and it was so full of flavor and freshness. They have fantastic gluten free bread for their sandwiches, too read more

Incredibly small sandwiches. I don't know why people pay $15 for a few ounces of food.

Always good food. Wish they'd add the hotdogs back on the menu. Prices are fair for island living. read more

I got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich wasn't great, they had big clumps of jelly in it staff are nice read more

Pickles Deli - me there - Delis Near Me - Clinton, Washington

Owner is extremely rude, service horrible. After paying $40 for 2 sandwiches, I asked for a togo box for the rest of my sandwich (they are large & I could only eat half). The young man at the register told me to just use a plastic bag. I told him I didn't think that would hold the sandwich well. so he tore off a piece of deli paper & rudely told me to wrap it. I asked for help as i am not good at wrapping sandwiches and a woman who witnessed the entire interaction to this point, stepped up to rudely tell me they don't do that. I asked how i was supposed to take my half sandwich home & she angrily offered me a "salad container" which was a box as I initially asked for. She was extremely nasty. I asked to speak to a manager & she told me she was the owner! Used to go here 8-9 times per year. Will never go back! read more

Stopped in after the ferry ride over from Mukilteo. Cute little deli in an unassuming shopping plaza. The line was very long and moved really slow. We ordered the Thanksgiving sandwich and two smoothies- all was really good! The sandwich was huge and tasted like Thanksgiving perfection. The smoothies were good- nothing to rave about (fairly certain she forgot my banana in my blueberry-banana). Overall- i highly recommended for the sandwich's alone! read more

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Got a chicken Caesar garlic wrap since it doesn't get soggy after an hour. Ate it on the ferry home. Also for $1 I got the garlic pickle which is huge and tasty. Service was quick. There were at least 5 tables to sit at for dine in. Wouldn't mind going back to try the rest of their menu. They use Boars Head for their meat and cheese selection. read more

Pickles Deli - Chicken Caesar wrap - Delis Near Me - Clinton, Washington

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Great sandwiches, bowls and salads. On top of that, they have the best people. I was rushed and left without my purse. The next day was Sunday and they were closed but he went in so I could pick it up before I had to leave the island. read more

Pickles deli serves delicious, freshly made sandwiches. We have never had a sandwich we didn't love! Great staff, always friendly no matter how busy they get! read more

Hands down you must stop here if visiting Whidbey Island. Right off the ferry line. Great service! Food was amazing. Need to try their potato salad read more

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First time visiting whidbey on my own and stopped by the nearest lunch spot by the ferry. I love pickles and I love sandwiches so I was already excited when I saw Pickles Deli trending at the top of Yelp's list. I went right at 12 and was able to make it before the lunch rush that formed soon after I ordered. The decor is pickle themed and I loved seeing so much personality on the walls. They love their pickles and have 4 different flavored dill chips (I learned that chips is just pickle here btw)! I got the Spicy Italian Hot sandwich and when I unwrapped the packaging, the bread was just glittering. It had the perfect crust, crunch, and was super warm. My friend ordered the Classic Turkey and Bacon and was able to have a bite and I really liked it. Whenever I go to a deli, I try to always order the italian and this was really solid. I wish there was more shrettuce and red vinegar because it was a tad bit salty but it was all washed down with their draft kombucha. I would still come again and try other sandwiches. I actually liked my friends sandwich and would order that instead or maybe the pastrami?? Still overall a 9.5/10 experience and would make it a tradition to come here each time I come back to the island. This plaza is amazing btw. There's so much to explore with the bagel factory next door, the local pet store which feels more like a petting zoo (puppies, kittens, tropical birds, Komodo dragon??!) , and a cute thrift shop. There's also an icecream shop called Sprinklz I want to check out next time. Came on a sunny day so that just made the entire experience too. read more

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Absolutely great. I've worked as a chef on Whidbey these last 20 years. I rarely write a review. It's long overdue to shout out Pickles. Unpretentious, quality sandos with a great easy vibe. I always have a great meal and super nice service. Go. read more

There's a reason why this place won so many awards for best sandwiches - they're great! Was feeling a little bored and restless one drizzly Saturday so I decided to take the ferry over for a sandwich; some may say that's excessive but I say it's worth it. There was quite a line when I got there, though, so it took about 40 minutes to get in and out and be on my way with my sandwich. Ordered the Bluebird sandwich, chocolate chip cookie, and of course a quartered garlic pickle, then headed over to Fort Casey to eat with a view. The sandwich is incredibly tasty, and I love that the bread is soft and chewy, making it much easier to bite into when you're trying not to make a mess in your car. Mm, thinking about it makes me want to head back for another... Which might have to happen soon. read more

Pickles Deli - The Bluebird Panini - Delis Near Me - Clinton, Washington

Exceptional sandwiches. Professional and courteous staff keep things running clean and smooth. I have been eating here since they opened. The quality of the ingredients is second to none. I have tried every sandwich and they are all winners, even the ones outside of my preferences. I really appreciate that nothing changed when the restaurant changed owners. Their cookies are delicious and competitively priced. The amount of beverages and snacks available is very impressive. Local art, t-shirts, and available swag make this one of the best and most important restaurants on the island, not just the south end. I recently took a party of 8 here without warning after a wedding and we were able to sit in the extended seating area in the back with zero problems. Food comes out quick and beautiful, like they care about what they're doing. This is a great place to get fueled up before grocery shopping, thrifting, servicing a vehicle, or headed to/from the ferry. I recommend the Twisted Rueben. Viva la Pickle! read more

Favorite breakfast item is the Monte Cristo. Favorites for lunch: salad is It's All Greek to Me, cold sandwich is Roast Beef & Havarti, hot sandwich is Twisted Reuben, for gluten free Buddha Bowl is Greek Power Bowl It's amazing how fast they are usually able to get their orders out when you see how many are in line read more

On Nov 7, 2025 three of us stopped at Pickles Deli for sandwiches. It was my sisters birthday and we were visiting the island and decided to get something to eat. I had heard good things about this place but what a disappointment. My sister decided to order a make your own combo on a sub bread. We took them to go, that was our first mistake. When we got all the way home and opened up our sandwiches hers had a tiny dash of mustard on one side of the sandwich, 2 tiny slices of meat and one slice of cheese and lettuce and it was $15. You have got to be kidding me, practically nothing in that big piece of bread and $15 dollars. I honestly wasn't impressed with my sandwich, oh it had more meat but the taste wasn't something that would bring me back there, even if I was starving. Don't waste your money, go somewhere else. Very disappointing... Oh, and if I could have given it a zero rating I would have but it only shows stars, no negative rating. read more