Raley&#x27;s

I was attending a meeting a few blocks away and the organizers offered to fetch us lunch from this…read moredeli if we'd order and pay in advance. The online ordering system was not working - it balked at payment - so I phoned them and ordered that way. On the day, we got a pile of plastic bags each labeled with our name, and inside mine I found my hot sandwich, still pretty warm, inside a foil wrapper. Mine was the Italian melt, lots of different kinds of meat plus provolone and a little onion and pepperocini and a mildly spicy marinara sauce lightly dabbed in. It was not too thick but nicely dense, as well as delicious, with a well chosen mix of ingredients. I didn't want too much bread, so I ordered it on marble rye, and that turned out to be fairly thin, not overwhelming, and also strongly and delightfully flavored. I'm not ordinarily big on deli sandwiches - I don't think they have much else - but this was a major find.

Stopped here at around 1:20PM on a Sunday, and it was moderately busy…read more Really friendly staff, family owned (I think) and a good amount of seating inside. There is a bathroom that you must ask for a key to. Once 1:30 rolled around, I was excited to try my sandwich given the great reviews, then came 1:40, then 1:50, and I did not have my sandwich until around 1:55. I worked in a sandwich shop for 3 years, so I know sometimes a wait is unavoidable and can recall dealing with rude customers, so I did not approach the staff regarding the wait. They were trying their best to accommodate the orders. However-- 35 minutes for 2 sandwiches, I think, is a little excessive. In the end, my sandwiches were spectacular, genuinely well crafted, and met (maybe even surpassed) my expectations. When I got back to my car, I noticed the worker (owner?) gave me a full sandwich despite me ordering half. I wasn't sure if this was purposeful as means of saying "our bad", or just a mistake, but I will say it left me in better spirits. If you have some extra time to kill, with friends etc., this is a must try. However, if you are on ANY sort of time restriction, I would not recommend stopping here. I'm sure this is not always the case, but as a stop on a long drive, I did not consider an extra 45 minutes for a sandwich. If the owners are reading this, I truly mean well and hope you know a long wait is a sign of success. Growth is inevitable!

You won't regret any sandwich ordered here.

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20 oz. Chocolate banana smoothie with almond milk. Nom nom nom.

Ikeda's California Country Market

4.1(1.8k reviews)

0.3 mi

The perfect pit stop on my he way up north to-and-from Reno or Tahoe. Smash wagyu burger, onion…read morerings, and shakes...and don't forget the pies. And there's a great market where you can grab alot of awesome goodies. We made a stop both ways and we weren't disappointed either time. Even grabbed a pie to take home so we can keep enjoying Ikedas through the week.

Banana cream pie 4/5 - this was so good but the crust was a bit too sweet for me, and I like…read moresweets. The banana cream was very smooth and airy, one of the best I've had. They always have pies ready. Can't wait to try their other flavors Breakfast burrito 3/5 - average breakfast burrito. I had higher expectations for this but there wasn't much flavor. Wish they added some sauce or something

Small pies

Famous Chicken Pot Pie

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Crispy Chicken Club

The Auburn Bodega

4.7(124 reviews)

2.0 mi

Oh my lord--SO SO AMAZING!!! The service is so friendly and patient. This was my first time here so…read moreit took me a while to decide what I want. They have fantastic gluten free sandwiches and coconut flour wraps. I chose the dealers choice because it all sounded so good and I made the right choice! They use soy free mayo too so if you have a soy allergy like me--you're in the clear! I will definitely be back after my next hike. It's the perfect way to unwind on the patio in the sunshine or shade. They also have the best nut based queso dip with clean ingredients. You'd never know it's not cheese and I'm a cheese fanatic! My friends love this store and make it a point to drive all the way from Sacramento to shop/eat here.

Amazing sandwiches and local selections of veggies, drinks, and snacks…read more We were in the area for hiking and was looking for a late lunch in the little downtown area. Stumbling into this establishment, we didn't realize they had already closed, but the guy behind the counter was nice enough to make us a sandwich anyway. Pastrami Kraut Melt 5/5* If sandwiches had dreams, they would be an Auburn Bodega sandwich. They all are both vsually appealing and spectacular in taste. We went with one of their popular sandwiches to try. The pastrami was PACKED in there! The crisp veggies and tart kraut perfectly balanced out the saltiness of pastrami. The green herb sauce, though, is this sandwich's wet dream. It added creaminess, a refreshing palette, and a bit of citrus flavor to amp up this sando tenfold! Warren & Co. Herb Crackers 5/5* Locally made! I checked the labels just to make sure they were local before purchasing. These were unexpectedly so crisp and savory. The lightness of the crackers tasted like you'd get them fresh out of the oven. They were perfectly dusted with flaky salt, rosemary and other aromatic herbs. I got these for charcuterie, but they were so good stand alone that I had them as a straight snack. They had a hefty display case of drinks out back and a small freezer with local goodies like a pot pie. We grabbed some kombucha to wash everything down. I noticed some desserts by the cashier also, and locally made bodycare items, but didn't want to browse any longer and keep them beyond their closing hours. This place is such a local gem. Side note - they prefer being small and local, and asked us not to post their menu on Yelp, since it rotates and people have come to get old sandos that weren't on the menu anymore. I respected their wishes but they were too good not to write about!

Local goodies

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Max's Deli & Catering

4.7(243 reviews)

2.6 mi

I went to max's deli today and being that it was my first visit, I saw that it had great ratings…read more It was obvious right off the bat that it's a lunch spot favorite. I accidentally underestimated how long my meal would take to be ready for to go and had a limited time to get back to work. I told the gentlemen working and was going to head out without my meal but they graciously expedited my order and got it to me within a minute! I really appreciated their quick service despite how busy it clearly was and on top of that, the food was absolutely phenomenal. I'll definitely be back!

When you pull up to the deli and see all the sheriffs cars and firefighters stopping in for lunch,…read moreyou know this place is rocking!! We were not disappointed. Outstanding service and lunch items. Everything is hand crafted to order. Plenty of options, including vegan. Hot soup on a rotating basis is available and tasty! Put this on your next lunch date with your friends and family. Yum Yum! Enjoy!

Sandwich counter, plenty of hot sauces and chips to choose as a side

Rolls baked daily

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Hand-smashed avocados daily

Baked and Brewed

4.5(230 reviews)

2.0 mi

Food, service, and ambience are spot on for a casual vibe with tasty menu selections. Plenty of…read moreoutdoor patio space and enough seats inside to accommodate this popular neighborhood location. Maybe a strange item to rate, however, you need to know they have the BEST to-go coffee cups you've ever come across.

What a tasty stop in downtown Auburn!…read more Looking for a bite for lunch, we stumbled into Baked and Brewed and ordered a sandwich and a smoothie. The gentleman who took our order was nice and very patient given we had no idea what to order. The chicken pesto sandwich was filled with seasoned chicken on some very tasty multigrain bread. The pesto was super fresh! The smoothie was perfect for the kids to split. It was even topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Every toddler's dream! This place was constantly busy while we were there but there are plenty of tables inside or outside. If you need a quick lunch stop, whether passing through or a local, Baked and Brewed is your spot!

Inside counter order

The Katie

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Outside shot

Carol's Market & Deli

4.4(50 reviews)

5.2 mi

I am always passing Carol's Maket & Deli to Lincoln from Auburn. They stand out the most because of…read moretheir smoker is always out front and sometimes fired up. So finally, on my way to Auburn last Saturday, I had time to stop and try some of their amazing food. I was greeted as I walked into this quaint mini market. Everyone was friendly and talking to me. It has been family owned for decades and they made me feel so comfortable, but I was not there to shop around. I was there to try the food goods created by the smoker and whoever does this delicious array of foods. There were many options to choose from in their heated display case. Burgers, breakfast burritos, brisket sandwiches, ribs... I think there were a couple more options, but I couldn't decide on one. So I went with some smoked pork ribs and a brisket sandwich. It was $28 & change. It felt a little on the expensive side for 4 ribs and a sandwich. However... it was damn delicious!! When I got home, I did add a little salt, pepper, & mayo in the brisket sandwich... and then for me, it was fire! The smoked pork ribs were soooo goooood with the dry rub that was on them. Tender and juicy ribs... mmmm! I'm not sure if sauced ones were available, but I really liked these the way they were. I look forward to coming back here to try the other lunch & breakfast items... as well as chatting with everyone that works here!!! I'll be sure to capture more photos next visit!

Oh my gosh, I cannot even believe neither I nor my dad knew about this hidden gem of a deli. A…read moretrue hole-in-the-wall local food counter with what appears to have no seating, just a small market and the deli food. Evidently the owner had passed the month before we discovered her market. The gal tending to the store was phenomenal and so accommodating! I'm not a fan of premade hot sandwiches and she was great about making me one made-to-order. It took a bit as she was manning two jobs, but wow was it worth it. Brisket sandwich to go take to the cemetery to visit my mom. I really hope they remain open with the same service an true quality of food. The potato salad was also perfect. Not the sweet, sloppy stuff, true homemade fresh potato salad.

Catering tray deli sandwiches

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Hot wings with local sauce

Sourdough & Co.

3.8(145 reviews)

2.1 mi

My mom and I had lunch here today and Brea was working and was very kind and helpful. She was…read moreworking my herself and doing everything very quickly. Great employee! loved her.

I've been here before and I always had great customer service. I don't know what happened today…read more Maybe because she was the only worker in there Very long, wait no napkins, rude worker hope the manager sees this March 26 3:20 PM

Sourdough & Co

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Sourdough & Co

Newcastle Cheese Shop

4.6(300 reviews)

5.5 mi

I really love this place! It was recommended and I drove down from Roseville to try. I have passed…read morethe area a few times during backroad drives from Loomis and Lincoln. It's fairly close off of I80. A historic part of town with plenty of charm. The Newcastle Cheese Shop appears to be very popular. People come from all over to try. I love the photos and woodworking all around. The staff were very friendly and personable. A recommendation was to try the hot pastrami sandwich with a Dutch Crunch roll. It was super delicious. There's plenty of seating or you can take it to go. They package your sandwich nicely. Out of the three places I reviewed, this was my fav. I'll be out again to try out another sandwich plus the clam chowder.

After reading reviews, I had to visit after a few hours of gold panning the American River…read more I like the location and outdoor seating. No complaints about the service as they come out looking for you when you sit outside. Now about the sandwich. I ordered a hot pastrami on dutch crunch. The meat was piled high and delicious but for me it's about the bread. The dutch crunch lacked any crunch. It was very soft on the outside which for me was a bummer.

Entrance

Salami with pepper jack cheese no tomato on a white roll

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Out front

Atwood Liquor & Deli

4.2(15 reviews)

2.3 mi

Outstanding food, very friendly staff, comfortable local deli. Delicious hot soups and chili,…read morebetter than chef quality sandwiches, biscuits and gravy with chopped bacon is out of this universe. Moving out of town down to Roseville but this here is my deli food spot. 5 stars isn't enough.

The sandwiches never disappoint. My kids request this weekly and I'm happy because I love it too…read more The service is always great and staff is always friendly.