Tried Second Reef Deli for the 1st time and I went off of the reviews that I read on yelp and man was it delicious. I know its kind of bias opinion when it's a sandwich place cause some people think most sandwich places taste the same. But Second Reef is in it's own category because to me they're levels to a type of sandwich. Subway and Togo's are basic level, Second Reef is no where up there. And the best part is how inexpensive it is; I had the Padang Hot Sandwich but I added so many add-ons to the sandwich that 1 of the guys was like, "man this sandwich looks delicious and probably taste amazing. (well he was right about that) It really was a good choice!! I love the atmosphere of the shop as well!! I'll be back, Thanks guys for opening a great place! read more

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They actually close at 2pm right now so we received a call and they said they would follow through with the order since we ordered after 2pm and were out of town. unfortunately what we ordered was not what we got. Both sandwiches were missing condiments and when we checked a sandwich before we left (shouldn't have had mayo) it had mayo. They offered to remake it and we were grateful. Unfortunately, they tried to take off the mayo and put so much yellow mustard to cover it but there was still mayo. The owner added an extra bag of chips which was nice. Not sure if we would visit again even though the yelp reviews say the sandwiches are good. They weren't bad sandwiches but just wish we could've had the full experience with our sandwiches made correctly. read more

Second Reef Deli Located in a quiet and comfortable interior wing (Near JoAnns and 24 Hour Fitness) of a shopping center at La Paz and McIntyre this deli was a wonderful discovery! The interior design was open and pretty and there is also plenty of outdoor seating at umbrella covered tables. The sandwiches are each handcrafted and include very generous portions of deliciousness! The sliced meats are high quality and not fatty. We ordered the California Ruben (slaw rather than sauerkraut) and The Trestles (roast beef). We also had a side of the potato salad. A treat as they make it like my mom taught us to! So good and really hit the spot. The service was quick and attentive. If you are looking for a nice, clean and very good meal for your money I would encourage you to try Second Reef Deli. Another little note, they have a dog friendly outdoor seating area and have a bowl of water and a canister of dog treats for your pet out side the entrance. read more

From the moment we walked in the owner was holding the door open for us with the most sunny disposition. I could tell he loves his business and was grateful for customers. The staff was patient and polite as we thought for a while about our order. They were helpful answering some questions for my picky eaters. The sandwiches taste great and the quality is terrific. Half sandwich price is very fair. Clean establishment and seating inside and out. The deli meat is of the best quality and we as a family know great meat! As I was writing this the owner came out again to us to ask if we were satisfied- he is so sweet!!! Will definitely return again. Highly recommend this place. read more

Great deli sandwiches. I had the Cloudbreak (albacore) served on squaw bread. I have had this sandwich several times and always love it. The sandwich shop is clean and the service is impeccable. read more

I wish we found this place sooner. We ate lunch for the first time and loved it. It was happy hour so we got to pick from free chips or a drink. We order Mavericks and the tuna melt. Both sandwiches were great. The staff and owners were very friendly. We'll be back. read more

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Workers and owners were super friendly. Sandwiches just didn't hit their mark. If your order in store, you'll have to compete with those who ordered on their cell phones, so it took quite a while before our sandwiches were actually ready. Owner at least knew everyone was waiting so he came around and offered everyone a bag of chips for waiting. Sandwich is enormous yes, but mostly greens, and veges with not much proteins, the ratio just wasn't quite right. Bread was good though. read more

My husband and I were looking for a place to eat lunch and the Second Reef Deli popped up. I saw it just opened so we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed! My husband and I split the Padang Padang and it was amazing! You can tell how much love goes into their sandwiches. The sandwich was so carefully made that none of the ingredients fell out of my sandwich at any point. The aioli sauce was really flavorful and the sandwich was so packed we could barely finish it! I'm so excited that good food is finally popping up in this area. We will definitely be back! read more

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Favorite sandwiches hand down. And the service always feels patient and accommodating. The veggies are so fresh, and I love that you can make your own sandwich! read more

Second Reef Deli - Build Your Own Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

My absolute favorite sandwich place!! Try the California Reuben and thank me later! Love the atmosphere and everyone who works here as well, always so friendly and upbeat. read more

Second Reef Deli - California Reuben - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

My husband and I are visiting from Phoenix, AZ. Looking for a small sub shop, found this place. A must go to every time we come to Cali now. read more

Second Reef Deli - I ordered the number 8 which includes pastrami. Very good, amazing. - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

They have the BEST sandwiches in town! The sandwiches are pretty hefty and ingredients are fresh not to mention good prices. All the workers are super friendly and nice. Everytime I've been in the owner is there he's also a very nice gentleman, and I can say this with all sincerity there's probably not too many people like that around these days. But if you love sandwhiches as much as I do then come and give this place a try! If I could give 10 stars I would. One thing I can't stand is when ppl write negative things on yelp about a business if it really upsets you that much don't go there but don't write negative things that might hurt the business. For example, if you are complaining about waiting too long for your sandwich then why don't you call in and let them know what time you need it by and just pick it up but don't go snitching on yelp about it, especially if you coming around the busiest time!Anyways this place does not deserve any negative comments. You guys do a great job! read more

We always only get the Italian sandwich. It's so good and I love the bread and portion. Recommended to a few fam members and they love too.

Ordered online and was told I would receive a notification once it's ready for pickup. After 45 minutes, there was no notification so I went to pick it up anyways. Wow, $17 for a turkey deli sandwich with no sides or chips, or even a pickle! Bread isn't even toasted and a bit doughy. It's not bad, but nothing special. Definitely not worth the price. read more

First time at this place and it was absolutely delicious. The place used to be a subway and the interior is still similar. It's very clean inside. They have 11 premade sandwiches to choose from or you can make your own. They have fountain drinks as well as a refreshment refrigerator with bottled and canned drinks. I got the number 1 but subbed the roll for sourdough bread and we also got the number 11. So we got to try a hot sandwich and a cold one and I can say they are equally as delicious. The sandwiches are very filling and I have a good amount of meat and veggies. I'm not certain if they make their own bread but the bread is literally delicious. Everything tasted so fresh. The staff is nice and friendly and the owner is so thankful and nice every time. This place is delicious! You will not be disappointed! read more

Second Reef Deli - #1 on the bottom and #11 on top. Sour dough bread is soooo good!!! - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

I was not expecting much from this sandwich shop but boy was I wrong; I could especially tell since it was busy. I believe the worker by the name of Dylan made my sandwich. He made it quick but it was the absolute best sandwich I ever had. I would eat that sandwich over and over again. So yummy yummy. Thank you Dylan. read more

Been a while but sandwiches were great both times I have ordered from here. Would be back sooner but tad inconvenient for me.

Went next to door to get dessert, but craving a solid tuna sandwich. Hit the spot with a good tuna salad mix, avacado, greens on the really good squaw bread. Came back a few days later and craved it again, but the wait was crazy. read more

My husband and I tried their sandwiches one day, the best meats and freshest vegetables on our sandwich ! When we have guests over we always get our lunches from here! read more

They've been improving their service during lunch rush. Still would recommend ordering ahead if you're on a time crunch. Still stand by them having one of the top sandwiches I've had. read more

I don't even know where to begin. But overall, if I could, I would give them 10 stars. When you eat something amazing or meet someone kind, you feel warm inside and it makes you want to cry. I experienced both of that at this shop and my heart is so full. My husband and I visited this place for the first time. We decided to build our own sandwich and it tasted just WOW. We were very pleased by how carefully they were crafted, with sauce spread evenly, generous amount of meat and veggies. What took us by surprise was that kettle chips they sell - they make their own! And holy moly, they are insane. So so good, that we were blown away. We had funky fusion and sea salt and they are both magic. Out of everything we love about this shop, what stands out the most is their warm hospitality. The owner is the sweetest and we loved every second interacting with all the staff there. They made sure we felt welcomed and that we are well cared for especially since it was our first time visiting them. We will definitely go back and would recommend anyone who loves sandwich and warm human beings to check out this store. read more

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This little sandwich shop most definitely lives up to its yelp reviews. Super clean and great service. Sandwiches are a little pricey, but well worth it. I had the tuna melt and it was fabulous. Tasted fresh and super flavorful. My husband ordered and devoured the BLT he customized. He was also a very happy camper. I am excited to go back. read more

Very expensive and the pastrami had very little meat. There was no value u was very dissatisfied

If you like actual stuff in your sandwiches, like lots of ingredients, this is your place! Very generous portions or ingredients and tasty combinations. Enjoyed the reef aioli -bit of a spicy kick. read more

Second Reef Deli - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

We have been waiting 30 minutes for our sandwhiches. Cold sandwhiches. How in the world does it take that long. There was one person in line in front of us. I have a cranky hungry child. Its 90 degrees sitting outside waiting. I was not informed there would be a wait for our food when we ordered or I wouldn't have. Worst experience. Update. After 35 minutes our sandwhiches cam out so soggy the bread was falling apart. Owner pretended not to hear us when we asked for new food or a refund. Said we are not longer costumers since our order was completed and to leave. I was shocked and appalled. Idk how this place is rated so well. read more

Second Reef Deli - Soggy bread - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

The maverick is the best cold sandwich in Orange County! The squaw bread is soft and chewy. You can easily split this with another person. I have tried a few others and they are good but if turkey, bacon, avo on squaw is your jam don't go anywhere else! read more

What a find! The owner, Dave, is such a sweet man. Very kind. The sandwiches were nice and fresh- we had a number 4 and the tuna. Both were excellent. The potato salad was also very good. It does have mustard in it-which I love. We will definitely be back! read more

Tasty sandwiches but quite expensive for the portion size. Better options in the area in my opinion.

I ordered a pastrami sandwich on a roll with mustard and pickles they put too much mustard on it ruin the sandwich Plus the role was hard meat was tough. read more

Solid sandwiches - great bread choices and the meats and toppings are high quality and plenty on each sandwich. My wife and I split a full size sandwich and it fills us both up. Convenient location and the staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Was on the look for a good sandwich before a hike, and found this place. GREAT sandwiches, huge portions. Can easily split a sandwich between two people. Loved the surfing theme :) Definitely coming back! read more

Second Reef Deli - The Mavericks Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

I am not a huge sandwich fan, but my husband and I come here at least once a week cuz he loves the sandwiches and I love the salads! The sandwiches are huge, lots of meat and lettuce and extras! He loves the Italian type sub!! The bread is yummy! The meats have flair!!! The salads are really large too! Lots of lettuce! My favorite is the tuna salad! There are 2 giant scoops of tuna, baby heirloom tomatoes, cheese, tons of spinach and romaine lettuces! Sooo good!! Yummy dressings too! Everything is fresh!!! The owners are very nice and are there every day! The people behind the counter are fast and efficient!!! You will not be disappointed!!! GO!!!! read more

Was in the mood for a good deli-style Italian sandwich and grabbed a Varazze (Italian). Italian Cold Cuts including beautiful, aged Genoa salami, authentic Capocollo, baked ham, provolone, and pepperoni. Super meats, high-quality, fresh ingredients and left me wishing I'd grabbed two. Ate both halves back-to-back because I had to. Will definitely be back and I bet you will too. read more

We were visiting family and found this deli shop. Sandwiches are fresh and delicious. Their Aioli sauce is amazing. Ask for some on the side. You won't regret it. read more

Sandwich was great. Customer service, eh. Called to order, and on the phone the person was very "whatever" about taking my order; didn't even say goodbye when hanging up. I arrived, greeted by workers who all had their masks under the noses... which I had read about on other reviews but was hoping it would have changed. Nope. Gave them my name, the person completely ignored me as they continued talking to the other worker and then took another phone call (which I get, duh, take out... but it was the way he acted like I wasn't even standing there that bothered me). I left, really turned off to the whole experience. Got home and had a very nice lunch, can't deny that. But I really don't know if I'll be back with customer service so poor, especially when their competition at Beach Hut has such phenomenal customer service. read more

Just had this place for the first time and it's so good and so fresh. Best tuna I've had in a long time. I'm so happy I decided to try them out! Employees are all super friendly too ! read more

WOW! Is what comes to mind. I just had the Salt Creek-California Reuben, and let me tell you right now drop everything get in your car, or on your bike and get over here.This sandwich is by far one of the best I ever had. Most places put thousand in a Ruben but they use mustard and it ROCKS! The service is excellent as well. Surfs up! Rock on Second Reef Deli! G read more

Good little deli spot, nice fresh sandwich. They take their time and precision with making them which I appreciate it's not rushed and thrown together. I got the "jaws sandwich" but I made mine hot. And my husband got vazzare hot as well, overall Yummy. I would suggest small shredded lettuce in the sandwiches and it would make it killer! read more

Second Reef Deli - Delis Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

The place is SOOOOOO good!!! The squaw bread is my favorite! Not many sandwich places have squaw so it makes it unique! I love the fact they have cucumbers that I can add to my sandwich as well. Tucked into a strip mall in Laguna Hills - worth every penny it costs. Give them a try! read more

The padang padang hot sandwich was delicious, just a hint of heat. Definitely a go-to sandwich shop in South OC!