This is such a perfect place to eat! Our group of friends were able to find something different that cater to everybody's needs! Great prices in the south is super awesome and lots of fun trinkets to buy as well... We cannot wait to go back read more

Love their panini sandwiches. There's everything in this store that you could possibly want. Huge selection of drinks. Lots of various treats. Candy, chips, salads And a beautiful aquarium to view while eating. read more

The Field of Dreams sandwich is absolutely phenomenal!! All the ingredients are fresh and come very nicely together in this hot sandwich, it is out of this world! read more

Fantastic sandwiches salads. I've ordered from them several times and every time has been consistently good. In fact I'm about to place an order now. Yum! read more

Lovely deli! Stopped by here for a quick bite as we drove through CA and im very happy we did so. The food is super yummy, the kids working there were kind and helpful, and prices are more than fair. What else can you ask for! read more

At first glance I was in shock that Gayle's Bakery in Capitola had 1/2 less star overall score that the Palm Deli... I mean, come on. Gayle's is an icon. Then I noticed that Gayle's have over 500 reviews and the deli, about 50, so it makes sense. I am a former employee of the Palm Deli and I loved the food there. While not the biggest fan of Acai, the sandwiches are fabulous. My favorite is the La Fiesta, cold, on sliced sourdough. Get it... you won't be sorry. I have seen comments on Yelp about the items being overpriced and I personally remember some comments from customers about prices when I worked there. However, the sandwiches are yummy, the staff is super friendly and everything in the back (employees only) is very well-maintained and clean, so there's nothing to worry about there. In my almost 25 yrs of working in the restaurant industry, cleanliness in the back-of-house is sometimes rare. The Palm has an A for that. read more

The food is usually pretty good, but I just DO NOT get the service there. Never friendly. Very off-putting. I avoid this place because of that. read more

I used to grab a good sandwich from this place a couple of times a month, but the service this past Sunday will keep me from returning. ACKNOWLEDGE PEOPLE WHEN THEY'RE IN YOUR ESTABLISHMENT! I must have made eye contact with all four people behind the counter at least twice and you still ignored me. The older of the four looked at me twice and still felt moving the meat slicer was more important than talking to me. You must not need the business. Bye................ read more

Mediocre breakfast burrito full of bacon, little egg and potato. Rude service when asked about it.

Honestly this deli is delicious you just have to know what you like and how to order if you see any negative reviews on this page it is probably because they're just being a hater try it for yourself and you'll see I definitely recommend the pastrami sandwich or the turkey sandwich read more

Very few places deserve zero stars. Based on our lunch on Saturday, this is one of them. Maybe they were having a bad day. They certainly didn't make our day any better. Waiting 40 minutes for four sandwiches that were mediocre is unbelievable. Our expectations were never managed. In fact, I thought it'd be rather quick given how many people were "working" by just standing around and only one person ahead of us in line. The quality of the food was atrocious. The ambiance is severely lacking. Prices would have been reasonable if either of these elements weren't terrible. When you have mouths to feed, it's important to go to a place that delivers on the promise of good food. This just wasn't one of them. My wife summed it up well: "We will never get that time back." Complete waste. read more

I came in to deliver produce and saw the delis store presentation. Very soothing and perfect lighting, love the huge fresh water fish tank; very clean and organized all the snacks you could think of; great food menu options, i had the glaumlette it tasted super good not to mention they order the freshest produce; sufficient staff very nice and welcoming the prices are great i will definitely be coming here more often and i definitely recommend this deli 5 star :) read more

The Palm Deli - Nice ex otic fresh fish - Delis Near Me - Aptos, California

Hi, I'm really impressed with this place. I run a business down the street and this has become our new go-to for lunch. I've only tried a few sandwiches but so far the veggie sandwiches are winning the race. Best, Drew read more

Someone picked up a vegie sandwich for me at this place so I can't comment on the staff or the decor. The sandwich was terrible. I can eat just about anything but I was only able to eat one half this sandwich. The hummus spread gave it a pasty, chalky texture, the avocado was grayish-brown, there was no tomato, and the other ingredients were skimpy. There are other delis in Aptos that give you a lot more and a lot tastier, fresher ingredients on a vegie sandwich and charge less. read more

Gotta say we have not had a bad experience with their sandwiches and breakfast burritos. However NOT a fan of the overpriced"açaí bowls" they offer. I was hoping they would be good but sadly left with only toppings for my yogurt later. Hmm.. not the plan. read more

The Palm Deli - Delis Near Me - Aptos, California

I heard this from my co-worker just a few days ago so i had to check it out since i used to go when it was piggie's. the make over is really nice,lots of lighting to make it look really accommodating.i liked the inside seating as well if you dont feel like eating outside.staff was super nice and friendly,had more than enough people to get things going which is a plus for me. food price and portion is competitive also.the buffalo soldier sandwich that i ordered was kinda iffy at first since it was a cold type sandwich but i liked it a lot!! all in all i will be coming back again for lunch or maybe breakfast since i work in the area. read more

Great place! Loved our pastrami sandwich and sausage burrito, so flavorful. Loved that the burrito is panini pressed for a crispy outside:)

This place is always great! Fresh yummy food. Nice staff and great atmosphere.Try it. I love the pressed sandwiches which they wait to put the avocado on, until after it's pressed. The Bird of Paradise is so good. Their Tiger Salad is always a hit and now make my own versions when I go to a potluck. Always a hit. They also sell some fun wines. :-) read more

I love the sandwiches here, especially the buffalo soldier and the poly dolly, 1 word of advice though the sandwiches are way better as paninis, all you have to do is ask and they will make it for you. read more

Thank you Yelp! Our family stopped here for lunch on our way to Monterey. We weren't disappointed! The salad was fantastic, the sandwich (made gluten free by making it a lettuce wrap) really hit the spot, and the kids' choices were equally tasty. It was a little spendy (hence the 4 stars), but the people were friendly with great customer service, and the food was fresh and very good. We would definitely stop here again, and are looking forward to it! read more

We have been regular customers at this place Since it opened. So the other day, we go to pick up our Order, and when we got it home, The bagel and cream cheese could not be eaten. The bagel was badly burnt on both sides and after two bites I had to toss it. The breakfast omelette was horrible. Grissly meat And salty potatoes. Just awful poor quality. What really angers us is that when I called them up and kindly requested a credit or a refund, I was routed to email the owner in order to receive my refund which I found preposterous. What restaurant asks you to do such a thing? So I email the person and explain my situation. No response. I called the deli and emailed again. No response. I then emailed the owner stating that I was going to report them to various sources because they refused to accommodate us properly. Our tab came to $46 and the bag of food was so very light. Disgraceful and unprofessional. read more

I LOOOOOVED this place when I was visiting Aptos/Santa Cruz. If I could remember, I think I got the panini-styled basic breakfast burrito and it was so good. They split it in half for me but even one-half of the burrito was filling for me. I don't think I finished it and asked my boyfriend and his friend to finish it for me. Now that I've been back home, I've always been craving for their breakfast burritos. Hopefully this first trip here isn't my last. read more

My son's 10u baseball team had a game just down the street at the Polo Grounds a few weeks ago on Sunday the 18th of Sept. I hitched a ride with one of the coaches and between games I was hiking around when one of the other team parents stopped and said she was going to get sandwiches. She asked if I wanted anything. I ended up riding down to what looks like to the 1st time patron as a few quaint shops tucked away in a somewhat quiet area with tall redwood trees close up to the building. Real cool looking. Inviting! The whole presentation of the place was perfect keeping the 1st time visitors interest, which I was so your glad you stopped by. The young staff of workers were friendly and helpful. I decided on the THE AARON GLAUM sandwich was incredibly tasty. It consisted of Turkey, Ham, Avocado, Provolone, Honey Mustard and Mayo w/ Lettuce and tomato on Ciabatta roll. Really good. You have to try it. If I ever have the opportunity to return in this short life I will have to stop by. The link below shows a fire engine out front. I liked this because I figure these guys know where to eat. Right? http://maps.google.com/maps?q=aptos,+ca+deli&ll=36.97621,-121.886452&spn=0.00042,0.00066&sll=36.975704,-121.898551&sspn=0.015539,0.029257&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&fb=1&gl=us&t=h&vpsrc=6&fll=36.976393,-121.88657&fspn=0.00042,0.00066&z=21&layer=c&cbll=36.97621,-121.886452&panoid=cRIYFhRNomPlY7L3Sy7hwA&cbp=12,316.67,,1,10.56 read more

I got my sandwich to go and it was a bit soggy by the time I ate it. The location is a nice surprise and I liked the variety of food at the deli and also inside the store as well. It's a hidden treasure. read more

THE best grilled cheese sandwich I have EVER had in my 60+ years is their Southwest Grilled Cheese!! ("chipotle pesto, cheddar cheese, sliced red onion, tomato and cilantro -- grilled to perfection on sliced sourdough"). I kid you not. It's a masterpiece! read more

The Palm Deli - Southwest Grilled Cheese (1/2 shown because I ate the other half). UNBELIEVABLE! - Delis Near Me - Aptos, California

The stars I give our purely for the quality of food and the ambiance. The service is absolutely terrible. I keep thinking that maybe it's just the particular server I get but honestly this happened every time I went. Even if the place is totally deserted it will take 20 minutes to make a damn sandwich. Not only that but there are always like 5-7 people in the kitchen and they're just taking their time and chatting. So annoying. It's really too bad because the food is tasty but the service sucks. read more

I was introduced to this place through my Doc that had an office nearby in 2008. I had the grilled veggie sandwich and still can remember it. I wish I lived closer. I would be there right now. read more

Everyone is so happy. Smiling faces and genuine interests in the customers. I ordered the sourdough breakfast sandwich, perfection!! Hubby got the breakfast burrito with chorizo, he loved it!! Love the feel in here, great customer service and delicious food! Cannot ask for more!! read more

The Palm Deli - Breakfast before kayaking! - Delis Near Me - Aptos, California

Please!!! Do Not waste your money here!! I ordered the Buffalo Solider, and it is the worst looking $10 sandwich ever! Super disappointed in this local business. Soggy lettuce, and a poor excuse for bread. I could never sleep at night knowing how much I am getting over on people by charging so much. This place used to be good at one point, and I hope they can improve from this. read more

The Palm Deli - Buffalo Soldier sandwich- would you pay $9 for this??? Terrible - Delis Near Me - Aptos, California

From the moment you step inside the deli you feel welcome. Everyone was very nice. I tried the Palm BLT and loved it. The bacon was delicious and served warm! There is indoor and outdoor seating available and there is a large assortment of wine and spirits, candies, cookies, gelato, and lots and lots more. Check out this little gem in the Aptos Redwoods! read more

This place is located where the old Piggy market used to be. I love this place! I mainly go here for their sandwiches. I always get erikas, but I've gotten jacks before, and have had bites of Italian job and Reuben. Overall every sandwich I've had tastes pretty great. We will sometimes grab to go and eat it at hidden beach. It's located in the middle of a bunch of redwoods so eat outdoors on a sunny day, it's gorgeous. They do have indoor seating too, with a huge aquarium at the doorway, which my kids love (but my kids can get a little loud so outdoors is better). read more

My boyfriend and I came to Aptos to celebrate our anniversary, and wanted to grab something to take for lunch to the beach. I had been told by a couple of friends that this place had good sandwiches, so we went (even though there was a couple of iffy reviews). We got to the deli and there were maybe 2 people inside waiting and 3 or so outside waiting for already ordered sandwiches. We ordered and then went outside to wait (covid signs from the shop state they'll bring your order out when it's done). We ordered 2 cold deli sandwiches, and ended up waiting 40 minutes. I understand that people do call in orders, and that the shop gets busy, but it was not busy to where it should have taken 40 minutes for 2 deli sandwiches. A daughter and father got their food maybe 5 minutes before we did and they had already been waiting when we got there. Another man named Dave that was already waiting when we arrived checked in on his food twice and ended up just leaving. I went in to inquire about our order after about 30 minutes and I truly couldn't see why they were taking such a long time. I could see 5 people working, and it seemed very disorganized. If they were so backed up, they should let customers know it will be such a long wait at the time of ordering. I've worked in food service, so I understand it can get incredibly busy and stressful, but proper management of shift would help decrease that. My boyfriend said his sandwich was soggy and mine was okay. A disappointing experience. read more

Food is ok, if and when you get it. Service is friendly, but wildly inexperienced/clueless for the amount of customers they have. Was talked out of my order, and into one that was "pre-rolled", thinking this would expedite things. Nope. Still had to wait 30 minutes without prior warning for them to produce a "pre-rolled" breakfast burrito from either the microwave or a panini press- I'll never know which they decided to use, because I left before it finally came. I can tell you that Both were left idle the entire time they attended to some other orders that weren't "pre-rolled" though. If I thought the issue would have been resolvable, I would have at least done them the courtesy of asking for a refund of my money, and explained why I was asking for it. Unfortunately, I couldn't rationalize being able to give them any more of my time, on top of the money I had already given them. However, if you're a tourist, or new to the area, I highly recommend you go here for all three meals. It's the best. You'll love it. No need to try anywhere else. read more

My boyfriend and I spend almost every weekend in Aptos and we just found this place. We were looking for a place to grab breakfast burritos and while we were stopped at a light, I saw this sign that said "breakfast burritos - served all day. The Palm Deli." Now if that isn't a sign, I don't know what is. Anyway, we followed the arrows, parked, and walked into the Deli. The location is kind of hidden, but I loved all the trees covering the area. We order two bacon basic plus burritos and had them heated on the panini grill. Best breakfast burritos I've had in Aptos! Te only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because it's a bit more pricey than most places. But it's still so good! read more

Best Breakfast burritos in town. True Santa Cruz local. I come here's often and have the palm breakfast burrito and coffee. Great way to start a day. Consistently Good for years! read more

Great sandwiches - generous with the ingredients & very much appreciate they make it to order. Can be super busy at peak lunch, so I avoid high traffic times. But they do take phone orders - thank you. I'm in at least 2x month. My impression is they are working hard to be more efficient & i've found the staff to be genuinely friendly. Keep up the good work. read more

I had an underwhelming sandwich here. The roll was very flour-y (for example there was excess flour all over the top) and it fell apart. The fixings inside the sandwich were fine, little to criticize, I just didn't love it. The person I went with enjoyed their sandwich so it's possible I just made the wrong selection. read more

The Palm Deli has a number of things I like. Breakfast burritos grilled in a panini grill - great ingredients, toasty warm, and crispy tortilla. Decent coffee. Sportscenter or the Giants playing whenever I visit. A good local wine selection, and plenty of unique beverages and beers. There is a fish tank that is always clean and just fun, and the meatball sub I had last visit had great big, seasoned meatballs with cheese melted on top and delicious red sauce. Local art and murals cover the walls, and the palm branch hut decor gives it a fun feel. The even sell disc golf discs and gelato. And they have trivia questions at the tables, which is fun, even if it is probably unsanitary. Did you feel like packed too much into that paragraph? Well, I feel like at Palm Deli they pack too much into one place, and you have to wait in line to order, and then wait in line again to pay, often waiting for the employee who took your order to walk over back and forth a few times. I'll be back though. Super tasty! read more

This place is a gem! I'm from SF but my fiance and I met our wedding officiant here at his recommendation (we're getting married down that way and he lives there). I'm SO glad he picked this place! It's nestled beneath towering redwoods, it looks like a little cottage, and inside is jam-packed with goodies and nice folks crafting delicious sandwiches. Solid spot. I love that their sandwiches aren't huge monsters like up in SF. These are reasonably sized meals, not too much to eat in one sitting. I had the Thanksgiving Every Day (or something like that) and enjoyed it. It had turkey, brie, and a cranberry sauce... My only issue was that the cranberry sauce was suuuuuper sweet and tasted like jam, which was a bit weird on a meat and cheese sandwich. read more

This new deli is where Piggie Market used to be. They have obviously put a lot of work into the building itself & as finally open. So I swung by to grab a sandwich before work. Great sandwich! They have a great set-up as well. - You can either custom order, hot, cold or panini. - They have some fabulous looking salads. - Premade meals you can grab from the fridge & take home. - Indoor & outdoor seating. - You can get a glass of wine as well! - Or just buy a bottle. :p Will definitely be back to try them out some more. Will have to see how their breakfast burritos are! read more