What a great surprise! This place looks like a neighborhood market and convenience store from the outside, but it's so much more. They have an impressive deli with made-to-order sandwiches, fresh salads, pizza, and plenty of grab-and-go options. The sandwiches were excellent and definitely the highlight of our visit. Everything tasted fresh, and it was the perfect spot to grab a quick bite before heading out to enjoy San Diego. It's clearly not much of a secret anymore with all the great reviews, and after visiting, I can see why. If you're looking for a delicious sandwich, a quick lunch, or food to take on a picnic while enjoying San Diego's beautiful weather, this is a fantastic choice. We'll definitely stop by again the next time we're in town. read more

Great sandwich shop with market for essentials and great wine selection. I had one of the BEST tuna melts on sourdough I have ever had. My wife had a turkey on sourdough with avocado that she kept saying was the best she had ever eaten! Looking forward to trying different items on return. A must go place read more

The Marketplace - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Got the Californian based on the staffs recommendation. Solid sandwich options. Sandwich came out quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store was very large and had everything you would need to grab items along with your sandwich to enjoy a picnic at Balboa Park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Marketplace - Californian - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Fresh homemade style sandwiches with good bread. Huge chip selection and friendly service.

Great little local market! Variety of items and a kitchen that serves up some great food! I've only had the breakfast items and was not disappointed. I wish there was a little more steak in the steak and egg burrito, but egg whites was a plus! Looking forward to trying some lunch items. Parking is tight, but plenty of street parking. (kinda) [[HIGHLIGHT]]The park is right across the street so you can grab your food and enjoy at the park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ladies in the kitchen area are nice and are knowledgeable about the menu items. Give them a try! read more

Great place near balboa park to get your sick items for a picnic, pride parade, or your local mini deli and grocery store. They also have fresh sandwiches, salads and more to get your quick meal. Love coming here when I forgot to bring something to a picnic. Alcohol and beverages are available. They have cashiers for both the self service and deli. Great local market. read more

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Recently moved to the neighborhood a few months ago, and my boyfriend and I have been visiting almost every week for sandwiches. SO good. Their tuna salad is great, but Benny's special is our favorite. Service is quick and friendly, and the market has a lot of random items you might need. read more

Local store that has great grab and go meals such as pastas, lasagna, all kinds of salad salads from Greek salad Cobb salad, I got this really great sandwich today called the California. Appropriate cause I'm here in San Diego! I chose the ciabatta bread. I also bought a Cobb salad to bring home and eat later. I'm staying down the street at a timeshare. read more

The Marketplace - The Californian on ciabatta - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Sandwiches are great when they have everything right like a whole piece of bread? This is how it came see photo. This was a re-do from the last time they accidentally put onions on it requested they don't. The owners may need to keep a closer eye on the food preparers. I'd give more stars if it was like it use to be when they sandwiches were 4.00 less & made better. read more

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This is a perfect spot for a quick bite. 7/26/2024. Crab melt ($12.49): generous of crab with richness from the mayo mix, and the buttered sourdough. This is a deal for seafood, 4/5 stars! Chorizo pizza slice ($3.39): the flavors were subtle but decent overall, 3/5 stars. Pepperoni pizza slice ($3.39): tasted like a French bread pizza and they were generous with the cheese, 3.5/5 stars. The pizza fell short from my expectations, but I'm glad that they serve a delicious crab melt that won't break the bank! read more

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I am not being hyperbolic when I say that The Marketplace is my favorite spot! From the grab and go meals, salads, sandwiches, and pizza -- I have never had a bad meal. My current obsession is the chicken caprese sandwich. Another fave is the Christopher Columbus on Dutch crunch bread. Protip: the deli is very busy during the lunch hour. I recommend placing your order online (link on their website) so you can grab your food without the wait. You can also call to place your order. Whenever friends or colleagues find out that I live in Bankers Hill, they mention the sandwiches from Marketplace! I'm so spoiled haha This place has everything and the staff are all super friendly. I've been going here for five years and am on a first name basis with many employees. Want to experience it yourself? Know that this is a grab and go without dining onsite. read more

The Marketplace - California Sandwich on sourdough - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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First, if you live in this area, this is the place to go to pick up some necessary items that you suddenly realize you don't have. Selection is pretty decent. Impressive on that front. But, the real jewel in The Marketplace's crown is the food. Yikes! The sandwiches are beyond belief - custom made with a wide variety of options. Add things in or leave things out of any of the sandwiches on the menu, pick your bread type, then get your appetite going and chow down. Excellent. Truly GOOD. There's also a wide variety of pre-prepared meals. Take your pick of salads (all kinds), lasagna, ziti, and too many other items to list. Need a quick meal? This is THE place. Great selection of drinks, including all kinds of juices, flavored waters, sodas, beer (best ones are by the six pack at decent prices) and wine. If you can't find something you want to drink here, then you're not thirsty! Excellent selection of snacks, too. The Marketplace: need it? Want it? They've got it! read more

Last night around 5pm I stopped in to grab sandwiches so I could get back to late-night work--and my office is just down the street, so this was the kind of place I expected to become a convenient regular stop. Unfortunately, the staff attitude was surprisingly rude. While I was standing there, a staff member walked behind me and twice said, "watch your back, sir." I'm a woman. Whether it was meant to provoke a reaction or passed off as a "joke," it came across as mocking and targeted, and none of the other staff appeared to check it or even acknowledge it. For a deli in the heart of Bankers Hill, you'd expect basic professionalism and courtesy. Instead, the vibe felt entitled and dismissive. I've been to other delis around town with far kinder service. I won't be returning. read more

Ordered two sandwiches to go after a busy morning at balboa park. This place truly is the local gem it looks like! the Dutch crunch bread (a thing i forgot existed) was so good, meat and cheese were fresh, and the portions were generous (my husband and i had half for lunch and half for dinner!). will definitely keep this spot on my list for the next time i'm in san diego! read more

Hands down this is the spot for all things of convenience. From wine, craft beer, milk, chips, but here is the lovely secret has the best variety of salads! So good and you can grab and go along with other desserts like parfaits, cheesecake or quick baked potato! Right next the refrigerated grab and go is an eatery that has pizza, sandwiches that are so good. Again order and leave is the key. The front register counter lady Alison is a gem! She is personable , friendly and I look forward to the full customer experience when I see her. Parking lot can be tight but again worth it! read more

The Marketplace - Cobb salad with Avocado- You can choose from a variety of dressings . - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Planned a motorcycle ride from Escondido to Coronado. Wanted to pick up a sandwich to enjoy on the island and try this place. Grabbed it to go and enjoyed a view of the bridge from the park. The staff was super nice and the sandwich was super tasty read more

Oh My Goodness! Where do I even start... The parking lot is small but people come and go fast so you won't be waiting long for a parking spot. If you aren't able to find parking in there, there is always parking on the street. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in the place is huge and they sell everything![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have grab and go (ready made) meals such as Sandwiches, salads, wraps, pizza and so much more! Today my friend and I got a Christopher Columbus (cold sandwich) and the New Yorker (Hot Sandwich). Both were absolutely delicious! They weren't too heavy or greasy. They hit the spot. The service was great! Everyone there is nice and extremely helpful. I honestly can't wait to come back and try a different sandwich or even a different item off their menu. read more

One of my favorite places in SD to get sandwiches & salads from. It's great for lunch or even picking up food before a picnic at balboa. The balsamic chicken salad is one of my favorite salads ever! I have it at least 1x a week. They also have plenty of other ready made salads to choose from! Another one of my favorites is their Asian chicken salad. Prices & food here are a 10/10 read more

The Marketplace - Chicken Club Sandwich - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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We love coming to The Marketplace Deli. They have delicious food and friendly employees. read more

The Marketplace - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

I've passed this place a thousand times and never stopped in. For shame. It's a market, with a much better than average selection of chips, soft drinks, etc. and they also have a very nice deli with super fresh sandwiches. The sandwich prices are also very reasonable. We tried the Beefeater (roast beef, corned beef, pastrami, and Swiss cheese, and various veggies and condiments). I upgraded to a roll which, in my opinion, is the smart move. The sandwich was very fresh but I think it doesn't allow any particular meat to shine. It's not their fault but I would probably order a different sandwich next time. We also tried the Californian (turkey, bacon, avocado, jack cheese, and sprouts) and this one was a clear winner. The combination of flavors was very good. Finally, we tried the Christopher Columbus (turkey, avocado, and Swiss cheese) and it's a safe but solid choice. The sandwiches were all ready in about ten minutes which isn't bad at all. The deli workers were all very busy with walk-up and takeout orders. These are very good sandwiches with fresh ingredients at good prices. Next time, I would very much like to try one of their hot sandwiches. They sound terrific. Solid spot! read more

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The other reviews are accurate, you can get a decent sandwich here...that's about it! Otherwise it's a run-of-the-mill liquor store that only exists because of lack of competition. The workers at the deli counter are rude as hell and are in desperate need of a reality check. read more

Best deli and fast casual market. Great soups, sandwiches and salads for on the go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love grabbing something here and heading to the park for a lunch in the sun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Affordable pricing on everything and such a wide variety of premade or fresh salads and sandwiches. Love this place! read more

Groceries are way overpriced and way over expiry date. I spent $175 on a two small bags of grocery. I returned the vinegary wine. I ate the expensive nuts that tasted like turpentine from being on the shelf too long. I peeled off some on the mold on the two day old bread and threw it out after four days. Their deli looks great. Their groceries are shite. Don't grocery shop here. read more

The deli is great, great people, excellent service. Hot or cold it doesn't matter. The Benny, California, Christopher Columbus, Chorizo pizza, all of it delicious and for a great price. * For the brave: grab a small side of red potato salad and put it on your favorite hot and fresh slice. Thank me later read more

The Marketplace - Mushroom pep + red potato salad - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was having a little picnic in balboa park and decided to get sandwiches. I love me a good sandwich and I stumbled upon this place. It's a market front but the sandwich place is amazing. Service was good and the sandwich was hot a fresh off the grill. I got the bolt sandwich and man was I blown away of all the flavors and everything with every bite. If you're ever in the area and looking for some snacks you can go in get a sandwich and get chips and walk to the park. And enjoy the delicious sandwich you just purchased. Definitely my new favorite spot for sandwiches. read more

The Marketplace - The Bolt on Rye - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

If I ever move away, I know that sandwiches from The Marketplace will be something I'll miss and will try to pick up if I'm ever in the area. I'm here all the time. The sandwiches and the grab-and-go meals (salads and bowls) are so good and so, so affordable. I swear, it's cheaper than groceries these days. You can order online (I order so often, I downloaded their app) and pick up from a shelf by the register, so it's super easy and efficient for me as a busy mom. My little kid loves their cheese pizza, so the whole family can eat what they want and I'm in and out of there so quickly! I highly recommend ordering online so you can customize your sandwiches exactly how you imagine without staring at the options in the deli and dictating to the deli workers. It can get quite busy in there! Aside from the deli food, there are so many drinks in the fridge, liquor selection, a massive snack and candy selection, and some regular groceries too. It's an essential part of the neighborhood. There is a small private lot or fairly easy street parking. They accept credit cards and Apple Pay. read more

The Marketplace in Bankers Hill is the absolute best Their sandwiches and wraps are hands down some of the best I've had in San Diego. The ingredients are always fresh, the flavors are perfectly balanced, and you can tell everything is made with care. Whether it's the classic turkey avocado or a bold specialty wrap, every bite is amazing. What makes this place even more special is David. He's the kind of owner who truly loves what he does, and it shows. He's always so friendly and welcoming, greeting regulars by name and making everyone feel like part of the family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's rare to find a spot that combines incredible food with such a warm, personal touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Marketplace - Columbus - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is definitely 5 star but they have grumpy people taking the orders, other than their attitude, I love this place, but every time I go there they act so bothered. read more

The Marketplace - Grumpy worker taking orders - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Great sandwich shop, delicious sandwiches and great prices! Home made salads , great drinks and much more! read more

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One of my favorite marketplaces in SD. Great food selections; pizza by the slice, deli style sandwiches, burritos, grab and go's as well. Friendly and helpful staff. They really make it feel like community in there. If you're visiting Balboa park and in need of park snacks/drinks, make it stop here, it's worth it. read more

The Marketplace - bad pic, good quality vegetarian sando. Usually I do slice of pizza, had to switch it up. - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a San Diego Banker's Hill institution. I was a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral a block away and this was THE stop. Best sandwiches in the area and a real treasure in a world of 7-11s. read more

Long story short, would not recommend ordering online. This place is usually great, when you walk in. My order has been wrong the last two times I've ordered online. The latest sandwich was made up of sad lettuce, two butts of tomatoes (when I asked for no tomato, mind you), and just a subpar sandwich all around. They did refund it after I called, but I definitely would have preferred to have received what I ordered. read more

The Marketplace - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious sandwiches at great prices. Reuben and Philly are my favorites. You can pick up drinks and chips and snacks and eat at balboa park. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for quick picnic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great little market right next to balboa park. Lots of options for beverages and cold deli items. Sandwiches and salads were pretty solid. Meatball sub could have more flavor (meat) bread is nice and crusty. The folks that work there were friendly and helpful. Definitely a perfect spot to grab a picnic lunch to go eat in the park. read more

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They have everything you'll need for breakfast, lunch or dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute spot for a delicious quick meal to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are fast and friendly. With a great selection of wines. read more

First time going here, I was excited because of the good reviews and videos i've seen about it online, I ordered a chicken club on dutch crunch, the workers were very nice and respectful but I can't say the same about the food. Every bite i felt my mouth getting more and more dry, the dutch crunch was extremely stale, like it was left out overnight, the chicken was overcooked and bland, the only thing saving the sandwich was the moisture from the tomatoes, honestly dissapointing and labeling it anything other than food is out right being dishonest with yourself. read more

My favorite place to stop on the way home, for ANYTHING I need. Killer deli with great pizzas and sandwiches. I love how they have absolutely everything you need in one really cool little spot, and all the employees are always 100%, and on top of everything, always! read more

So yumm!! The make it so customizable. Fresh ingredients and quick service. Lots of snacks and food besides sandwiches as well. Right next to the park! read more

The Marketplace - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow this sandwich was a refreshing delight. It was warm, homey, and tasty. I got a Californian on Dutch crunch. The Dutch crunch here is better than Ike's. I was not expecting that. Loved everything about this sandwich. Can't wait to bring my brother here. read more

The best sandwiches and salads around! I work downtown and this is my go-to spot to grab lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a convenient location, clean establishment and friendly faces.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In this economy, the prices can't be beat! I can't recommend going to The Marketplace enough. It is SO good!! read more