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    The Garden Deli

    4.9 (122 reviews)
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    Garden feta with turkey and bacon and pasta salad.
    Tiffany Y.

    My friend saw something on social media about this place and suggested it for lunch. I work in the area and never knew about this place. We tried it today and it did not disappoint. We were greeted immediately when we walked in. Super friendly service, the owners are so nice. One of them suggested the garden feta with turkey and bacon. My friend ordered that and I ordered the oven roasted chicken. The bread comes from Homeboy Industries. Pickles are made in house, so good! The ingredients are super fresh. I wanted a soda but they were out of diet sodas. The guys recommended their teas. My gosh, I have never had tea like that. The whole experience was fantastic and we have already made plans to return next week ( June 27). They are going to be offering tri tip sandwiches for one day only. I have never been so excited about finding a new place to eat.

    Menu on my 5/28/26 lunch visit.
    Mike W.

    First visit. I stopped in for lunch while serving jury duty (close to El Monte Courthouse). The staff were friendly, and my sandwich was amazing! It wasn't fast, but it was worth the wait. Limited table seating and a small window countertop that seats four. Most customers took their orders to go. I tried the El Montero Sandwich combo ($16.99), which comes with a bag of chips or pasta salad. A bottle of Coke was extra ($3.50). Ingredients were fresh and flavors were extraordinary. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items.

    El Montero Sandwich
    Diana Z.

    Finally a good sandwich spot in El Monte that you NEED to try! This sandwich spot is in the same shopping plaza where Tierra Mia is. I called to make a to go order and was told that they were waiting for their carnitas. I loved the honesty and that they reached out with an ETA so I wouldn't waist my lunch time. When I arrived my order was ready and all the staff were extremely nice. Good food and great customer service is what everyone loves! Everything that I ordered was super delicious and so fresh! I got the Montero with a side of potato salad with some chips. I'm looking forward to try other stuff.

    Rick M.

    The sandwich was really good. So much flavor. People are very friendly and welcoming. Seating is a little tight if you're deciding on eating in. But it's a must try.

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    Christine V.

    We decided to try Garden Deli after my brother kept seeing it all over social media. We took our dad out for lunch and figured we'd finally check it out. It's a family-owned and operated spot with really friendly service. They do have indoor seating, but it's pretty small and intimate, so depending on when you go there might be a bit of a wait for a table and your order. My dad ordered the Garden Feta sandwich with chips, my brother went with the recommended roast beef sandwich and a side of potato salad (which was made fresh that day), and I ordered the tuna salad on a croissant instead of sourdough. The vegetables on both my dad's sandwich and mine were fresh and crisp, which was nice. My brother really enjoyed his roast beef sandwich and the potato salad. My dad said the Garden Feta sandwich was pretty good, and I thought the tuna salad on the croissant was good as well. Service was great and everyone we interacted with was super friendly. The selection is a little limited, so I'm not sure it's somewhere I'd go back to regularly, but it was nice to finally try it and check it off the list. They also have a shared parking lot with the surrounding businesses, and we didn't have any trouble finding parking.

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    Lawrence H.

    Got the Turkey Club with Potato Salad. Pretty, pretty, pretty good. Probably, the best sandwich I have tasted in a while. The ingredients were fresh (the bread is sourced locally). The potato salad was well balanced between the creamy texture and flavor (no pickles used according to the owner). Nice touch on grilling the sandwich bread with butter. This is a family owned business. The owner recommended trying their Garden Feta Sandwich. I am a big fan of feta and told him I would try it the next time I am in the area. Service was extremely friendly and prompt.

    Eric Q.

    The Garden Deli absolutely delivered. The tuna sandwich was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- easily one of the best deli tuna sandwiches I've had in a long time. The oven roasted chicken sandwich was just as amazing: tender, juicy, and packed with flavor on perfectly toasted bread. Everything tasted homemade and high quality, from the sandwiches to the sides and drinks. The atmosphere was cozy, clean, and relaxing, making it the perfect lunch spot. Friendly service, fresh ingredients, and seriously delicious food. Can't wait to come back again!

    Alli T.

    Amazing experience: staff and sandwiches are on POINT. I loved how everyone was so friendly, and worked so hard to make sure everyone in this establishment was satisfied with their order. Really clean place, the owner and the staff are all extremely kind-hearted. This is the type of restaurant I really respect around the SGV, super community oriented and quality of everything was great. Will be back :).

    Egg salad sandwich
    Flor M.

    Let me start this review by saying how amazing this place is! Not only is the service incredible, but the food is truly something special. So special that it will have you coming back the next day for more. Am I speaking from experience... absolutely! Do I have any regrets about coming to grab sandwiches two days in a row... never! I ordered a tuna sandwich with the Italian pasta and it was one of the best I've ever had. The tuna is simple and made to order. Topped with avocado, sprouts, and tomato sprinkled with pepper! Pure deliciousness! Now let's talk about the Italian pasta... amazing! I'll take a whole tray! Couldn't get enough. The flavor is spot on and super light. The next day I tried the egg salad sandwich with potato salad and again one of the best I've had. Made to order egg salad is always the best. The flavor was great paired with bacon and a croissant. Truly took this sandwich to another level. Simple yet packed with deliciousness. The potato salad I hear is a family recipe and it's truly made with love. It's light, fluffy, and flavorful. All the qualities that make potato salad delicious. Lastly, I had the Montero. If you want a hearty sandwich this is your jam. It's really really really good. I've never had anything like this, but I'm glad I did. It's one of those sandwiches you didn't know you needed in your life. The carnitas are so good paired with the caramelized onions... yum! Definitely a sandwich worth trying and telling all your friends about. Overall, this sandwich spot is truly an excellent experience. They have perfected the art of sandwich making and I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the sandwiches! Thank you again for the wonderful service and the delicious sandwiches. I definitely will be back!

    Jennifer J.

    Food was beautiful, delicious and the staff were so hospitable! The sandwiches really do look professional in person! No sad fast food burger made here, no sir. Their food is made with love and care and it tastes that way too! Flavors were well rounded, the amount of food and quality was great! Make sure to come early or at least before 1:00 or 2:00 because we came around dinner and they ran out of the ingredients for one of their popular sandwiches and they were out of their freshly made sides, too. I'm not mad, that's just how small local businesses run. Please give them a try and I might visit early on a weekend to get their popular items before they run out

    Angie B.

    Wow! I wanted a sandwich I found this little gem. I got the chicken salad sandwich and WOW super tasty. This is a cool little hip place. They play great music. All the guys were great. I even was able to taste some of the chili they were making. I will definitely be back. 10/10 across the board.

    Fresh brewed iced tea
    Maria R.

    It's our favorite sandwich spot anywhere around! Service is great , food is fresh and made to order, you get choice of chips , pasta salad, and potato salad ( if they don't run out it's popular) but this time around we were able to get some and it did not disappoint, atmosphere is good and the play good tunes ! Hot coffee is tasty and fresh . Stop by you won't regret it!

    I ordered roast beef sandwich . I feel in love with it. You have to try it for yourself. I will definitely be coming back for more. Evie Z

    I ordered roast beef sandwich ladt week. I'm totally feel in love. The beef was perfect. I'm not crazy about the pickles, but this place makes great pickles. I will definitely be coming back. Maybe a regular customer. Evie Z

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    The Peach Cafe

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    Bottomless mimosa: This is dangerous but so worth if really want to feel a little tipsy in the…read moremorning. They are generous with their alcohol to juice ratio. Don't underestimate the size of the cup because it does hit you after 2 cups. I would say it was worth to get brunch here because of this option. Farm Fresh scramble: It's a small size dish topped with fresh avocado. Basically a omelet with mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. Comes with a side, so we chose waffle. Great balancing meal if you want something on the lighter end. Monte Cristo: This was a big dish was huge or the other dish was small and it comes with a side. We ordered a side of crispy scalloped potatoes, soft and gooey. I would recommend ordering the potato scallops to try something new. Ham, Swiss and egg was warm. The sandwich was cut into two halves so really shareable plate.

    I remember coming here when I was younger, and I'm glad this spot is still holding up after all…read morethese years! I also really appreciate that this restaurant is kept very clean and modern, you wouldn't even know it's an older restaurant by looking at it. I love that they have healthy options on their menu, and the food is delicious! I ordered the chicken pesto salad, and it was really good! I also got to try the raspberry jam with my sourdough bread and it was delicious. I definitely will be back to try more items on the menu!

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    The brunch vibe!
    The brunch vibe!
    Peach omelet with scalloped potatoes and cornbread - omelet is yummy but the potatoes are bland :/
    Peach omelet with scalloped potatoes and cornbread - omelet is yummy but the potatoes are bland :/
    Vanilla latte - so lovely!

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    Vanilla latte - so lovely!

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