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Today (10/24/24) I had a facial appointment at Bellus Academy, and had never been there before. My…read moresister was dropping me off and briefly pulled into a spot for this deli to let me out because it didn't appear that there was a way out of the parking lot in the back. I literally told my sister "oooh a deli, I want a torta after" and then I headed into Bellus. As I was walking in the owner of this deli confronted me telling me not to park there and I let him know I had just been dropped off and wouldn't be taking up any of his parking and he continued "the car, the car" so persistently I had to just about yell at him that she left and we weren't parked there. Mind you his establishment was completely empty at the time. Not that it would be an excuse if we did park there( which I would never do). Throughout my entire appointment I was thinking about how crazy he came at me and when I decided to mention it to the esthetician student doing my facial she mentioned she had ordered some tostilocos from him the day prior that came with apple on them (unusual) and that the cueritos on them were mushy and when she asked for her money back on them he had an attitude about it, which I believe given what I saw from him today. On my way out I stopped to let him know that I was a potential customer and he totally deterred me from patronizing his business. Oh and shocker: his place was still empty when I told him this and it was lunchtime. Interesting.

Very delicious pesto chicken torta. They have smoothies, fruit bowls, salsas, sandwiches (bread or…read moretortas). They have some chips and candy bars as well. Nice man that works here. Very accommodating. Call and order ahead. The parking lot is a bit congested as it shares the lot with the beauty school.

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Whispering Trees Market & Deli

4.3(173 reviews)

6.4 mi

They have upgraded their Pizza and Deli side of the store. Looks very nice and modern…read more They no longer sell slices but now sell small 10 inch personal pizzas. They start at 9.99 for a cheese and 10.99 for 1 topping. I had their steak and cheese sub. My one wish is that they will offer white American or provolone. That would put the cherry on top! The bread they use is simply amazing and fresh! The employees are all very nice and friendly!! I will report back when I order the 10 inch pizza.

Pardon my selfish nostalgia, but, I have two distinct fond memories of this cozy deli from my…read moreyounger years. The first was when I was about six-years old and I ate some of the best pizza in my life at that point on the patio during a sunny day while my older sister and her girl scout troop had a party event. The second, my Dad was when my Dad treated me to a mouth-watering and fresh Turkey submarine sandwich after my Confirmation, when I was about 16-years-old. Those were the days, yes, indeed. Forward to present day, and this deli is still unequivocally, one of my favorites spots to grab lunch or dinner. The staff consisting of a very diligent family are always polite and loquacious. The family certainly takes pleasure in making sure all customers are welcomed with open arms. During the past decade or so, the quality of food has not deteriorated. The pizza is always fresh, and hits the spot. I suggest ordering the 20-inch or 28-inch for events such as a movie night, boxing fight-night matches, or a birthday party for your son and/or daughter or for a family-gathering event in general. The crust from the pizza is thick and slightly crunchy...sometimes, I tear off some parts of the crust and save it for later. The selection of toppings are plenty and just enough to create the pizza to your liking. I would say the toppings are from the old-school style of pizza joints....ya know, that 1980's-style feel. As for the sandwiches, I have to refrain from ordering two! The bread is moist, delicious and pairs well with the choice of sub you select. I must warn you, it can be overwhelming with all the choices the deli has to serve. The Philly Steak is one, if not the best I have consumed in San Diego county. The other subs I suggest are: Turkey, ham and cheese, a Turkey sub, Pastrami sandwich and the gyro. I sincerely hope you will not be disappointed when you try what the deli has to offer. In addition, for the appetizers, the French fries, fried zucchini, and cheese garlic bread are supreme and premium side snacks to add if you are feeling voracious and ravenous. And, who knows, you may see Mario Lopez there during your visit. *Side Notes*: Parking lot is never crowded to a point where you become frustrated, the front entrance is visible and you will not miss the turn to drive inside the parking lot, and the establishment is easy to locate off the 805 freeway or if you are traveling from the roads.

Updated look. I like it.

The works pizza - chef Jagger art piece

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Beyer Deli

4.8(895 reviews)

8.5 mi

Hands-down, best deli in San Diego! Family owned, and the owners are there all the time greeting…read moreevery customer and making sure everyone is happy. I think they knew the name of every customer that was in there, and the place was packed. It's located in the back of a office park, parking is a little tight, but I didn't have trouble finding a spot. It's cash only business so bring those dollars. Every sandwich there was made to order, looked amazing, tasted delicious and was reasonably priced. They had plenty of seating inside and some chairs outside. It was a really relaxed atmosphere and really felt like everyone knew each other. If I worked or lived closer, I would be here every day.

The service was friendly and very helpful, as it was my first time ordering from Beyer Deli. They…read morewelcomed us like family and I could see that their long time customers felt the same way. Additionally, the food was delicious. I ordered the New Yorker and I just loved the pastrami included in the sandwich. I would highly recommend coming for a sandwich and will love to come back. Thank you for the experience!

Fresh flowers on tables at Beyer Deli!

Fernando Special Quesadilla

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Knockout Deli & Kitchen

4.0(201 reviews)

10.6 mi

Came here a little after lunchtime for a late lunch date. There was only one guy working the whole…read morestore, but regardless he was very kind and helpful with navigating the menu, and got food out pretty quick for being a one man army. I ordered the Al Capone on a torta, and my boyfriend got the chicken club on wheat. Both sandwiches were pretty good, the torta was very soft and fluffy, maybe a little too much bread for me, but still very good. The chicken on the club was flavorful. Both the Mac salad and potato salad are basic, but solid, you get a little 2 oz container with your sandwich. I'll definitely be back to try something else on the menu in the future. My only gripe is that the parking is very limited, likely since it's located within the local apartment complex. We had to park down the road and walk over to get to the shop.

I don't think this place is open anymore or if they're not open on Sundays they need to update…read moretheir hours. We've come here three times after church and each time they're closed! This is ridiculous.

14.6 mi•Middletown, Mission Hills

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Rubicon Deli Mission Hills

4.4(1.5k reviews)

I'd give them 6 stars if I could. Best sandwich I've had in San Diego!…read more I work at a venue right down the street & we cater here for events all the time. All of my co workers rave about this place. It's INSANELY good! Cute little spot with some outdoor seating. Would highly recommend this place if anyone asked for a good sandwich around here.

Heard a lot about this place so decided to try it…read more We tried the Rich Boy and the Super Mario. We got half sandwiches but be aware that the portion sizes are huge! Half a sandwich will absolutely fill you. The rich boy had spicy chicken and the super Mario had bell pepper spread which made it sweet. We both got the Dutch crunch bread. It was okay. Curious to try the other breads. Each sandwich came with a mini cookie - delightful!!! All in all solid sandwiches but not the best ones I've had in San Diego. Service was fast and friendly! There is barstool seating outside and to the left of the restaurant is an indoor dining area. Parking is paid street. Depends on the time you're there but it can get pretty busy so just be prepared.

Place is bomb af!!

(Lunch Box) The Stallion

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Bambino's Pizza & Deli - Chula Vista

4.5(718 reviews)

3.2 mi

Food so good had to leave my first review on yelp…read more I've been living in SD for about 3 years now and have struggled finding good pizza, most of it is overpriced for the quality. But these guys are reasonably priced and the quality of the food was amazing. I got 2 pizzas ( buffalo chicken ) and ( plain ) for my wife and I and we both admit this was phenomenal. I also got some wings ( also reasonably priced ) other places often casually charge $2.5 per wing for some trash wings. But these wings were good quality not the gigantic ones that are juiced up. The wings were smaller and more natural as they should be. Definitely recommend this'll become my families pizza spot for sure.

I don't usually write reviews, but this place truly deserves one…read more Bambino has earned a customer for life. We ordered the Meats Pizza, spaghetti, a mushroom calzone, and a salad, and every single dish was outstanding. The pizza crust was absolutely delicious, the calzone was perfectly made, and the spaghetti sauce was one of the best I've had in a very long time. You can truly taste the quality and care that goes into the food. What made our visit truly unforgettable, though, was the customer service. A young man, only 14 years old, helped us, and I was genuinely amazed by his professionalism. His warm personality, calm demeanor, and the way he spoke to us reflected a level of hospitality you would expect at a first-class restaurant. Even though the restaurant was very busy, he never made us feel rushed. Since it was our first visit, he patiently answered every question, explained the menu, described the portions, and helped us choose exactly what we wanted. His confidence, kindness, and genuine desire to help made our experience truly exceptional. If you appreciate outstanding food and exceptional customer service, Bambino is a place you should absolutely visit. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Great food brings people in, but exceptional service creates lifelong customers--and that's exactly what happened with us.

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16inch Beef, Mushroom and Black Olive pizza

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Best pizza in Chula vista !

La Fresca Deli

4.7(64 reviews)

8.4 mi

So good, prefect toasted, lots of meat, like their name it fresh and delicious and the owners, kind…read moreand very nice

I've been coming here literally my whole life and I've never had a problem with the food. It's kind…read moreof consistent so that's not what my review is about. This review is mainly about the service. (I also don't write reviews on places unless the service is actually just horrible) I went today, I started my order and the lady turned around after asking for the first two things without even letting me finish my order. I figured that when she came back with the first things I'd let her know that I wanted one more thing. She then came back with the first two things which were a sandwich and a smoothie. She asked "will that be all" and I said I would like another sandwich. I don't know what triggered her but I could tell she thought I was telling her that the sandwich was made wrong when that was not at all what I was telling her I was simply telling her I wanted another one (she btw kept repeating this for like 2 minutes before she realized that I was telling her I wanted one more sandwich). In the many years I've been coming here she has always had some sort of attitude, but this time she was actually so rude. Her tone and her expressions towards me were horrible. She needs to keep her attitude in check. So many people who have gone here that I know always speak of her horrible demeanor (so I know it isn't just me). Also after I said "ushh" (as a sigh of like wth just happened) she yelled out "USH QUÉ". The other lady is rlly nice. But this one *the tall one* RUDE.

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MJ's Fusion Deli a.k.a Mjs Yogurt Time and Deli

i do love this place !!! food is great as always as well as the service is great…read more the prices just get to me only because as a filipino, i eat it all the time at home and with that, it feels weird to me to spend $20+ per person. but other than that, great food and service. i do recommend others to try this spot.

Ordered on DoorDash :)…read more I had the Thai tea milkshake and it was just the right amount of sweet and milky on a perfect hot work day. Also had the fusion chicken sisig rice plate, comes with red rice and egg. Definitely filled up the to-go plate. Would love to try it in person next, but if you're craving a quick Filipino fusion lunch, I'd def recommend!

Buddha Fries, 671 Burrito and Lumpia

Food is AMAZING !

MJ's Fusion Deli a.k.a Mjs Yogurt Time and Deli - Y'all better be somehow taking the 5 to the 52 to the 8 to the 94 to the 125 to be going to MJ's to get the 805 South burrito.

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Y'all better be somehow taking the 5 to the 52 to the 8 to the 94 to the 125 to be going to MJ's to get the 805 South burrito.

King Liquor and Deli

4.3(4 reviews)

7.4 mi

This review is for the deli…read more The size of the Subs here are ridiculous, They literally put Subway and Submarina to shame. I've had the King Special (12in sub) on two occasions now, which is Roast Beef, Turkey, and Ham with your choice of fixins, choice of cheese, a bag of chips, and a drink for only 6.59. Let me tell you that it is a hell of a deal, especially after you see the size of this awesome sandwich. King Liquor definitely hooks it up. I guess that's why the two times I've been in here I have seen Chula Vista Police officers and Firefighters getting their mack on. The owner was telling me that a lot of employees from the nearby Chula Vista City hall, the Bank of America next door, along with the areas surrounding businesses go there to get subs. I'll post an update later with more on the subs and the liquor store.

First review for King!! These guys give you a free pint glass when you get 3 craft beer 22 oz in a…read morepurchase. Also get limited releases from local craft brewers like Ballast Point, Garage, and Stone. Great selection you'd have to drive all over town to get all the beers they have here in one spot.

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Board & Brew - Eastlake

4.0(430 reviews)

2.3 mi

Always a nice place to be every Friday afternoon with the family…read moreAustin is always so friendly and helpful Food is good, really good happy hour

I've heard people rave about this spot for a while, so I finally decided to give it a try. I can't…read moreexactly remember which sandwich I ordered, but it had turkey on it. Overall, it was okay, nothing that really stood out or blew me away. My partner's wrap was pretty solid. They also gave us a dressing on the side that was interesting, though I couldn't quite figure out what was in it. Overall, in my opinion, there are better sandwich options around San Diego, but it was still nice to finally try for myself.

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Capone V.

12 years ago

I have mixed emotions about this place sometimes they are good and sometimes they're bad. Love their tortas absolutely delicious but every time I get a fruit salad it's not even cold. Workers are nice the place and never really that busy for you to wait a long time for your food. Will continue to go there for the tortas. read more

Conrad D.

12 years ago

Absolutely divine pretzel croissants. Pay-by-weight food always feels like terrible value (you see novices forking out $18 for lunch), but it's tasty and well-prepared. The hot chocolate is lovely for the first several sips, and then you feel overwhelmingly that you can never finish it and that it's so so rich. read more

Elisa H.

6 years ago

I ordered a carne asda torta and tortilla soup. Carne asda no flavor I had to pour tons of salsa so I could eat it. Tortilla soup also had no flavor and the tortilla chips were good. Green smoothie was the only good thing. Do not order this from doordash or any other food service not worth the money. read more

Melanie H.

Elite 19

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417

9 years ago

So cute. Bomb breakfast burritos and pretty garden area to sit and eat. When I came there was a dance class being taught in the back of the garden area. It was so cute to see them practicing. I will totally be back. read more

Thatll D.

2 years ago

I got charged for a sandwich I couldn't eat because the employee lied about the sandwich having sauce on it. The sauce on the Torta is absolutely disgusting and I would of never paid that much for that crap. read more

Nathaniel S.

7 years ago

Finally found an amazing place like this in eastlake. They're salads and sandwiches are amazing. The rest of the menu looks good too. Can't wait to come back and try something else from the menu! read more

Enrique L.

4 years ago

Don't come here, save your money. Honestly. Wouldn't come back here again. I don't understand why Chula Vista business owners act like they HAVE to have a business. Lazy work read more

Jillian J.

12 years ago

This place is good but over priced make sure you get the lunch VIP card it'll help you save money plus they're lunch combos are awesome I love the strawberries and cream read more

Nicole W.

4 years ago

Love this place. Everything is so fresh and delicious. They definitely need more staff. But other than that everything was delicious. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Kacee R.

14 years ago

This cafe is fantastic! Their sandwiches and salads are all great, but my all time favorite is their fruit salad. I could eat here everyday. :) read more

K C C.

7 years ago

I don't know if this guy who works there is owner or just an employee but just very rude. I am not coming back here again because of him.

Kevin F.

10 years ago

Awesome place. Every meal I have had here has been amazing and I have been enjoying their food for a long time...

Sharon D.

12 years ago

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service; as well as the good food. They have a good thing going

Andrea L.

234

8 years ago

Extremely clean, friendly staff and love love love their fruit salads from here and their torts.

Brenda B.

4 years ago

Love coming here! All the food is delicious and the customer service is great. Highly recommend

Duda B.

4 years ago

Great place, food is amazing amazing service I definitely recommend this place . Super fresh

Samuel M.

9 months ago

Torta cubana was super good, and despite the restaurant being busy the cashier was on point.

Lina D.

12 years ago

Such amazing food, great prices. Also so hard to find breakfast spots in Eastlake.

Antonio C.

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9 years ago

It was our first time at this place. It was really good. We will be back!

Roel D.

13 years ago

Ordered Cuban tortas and I love it!!!! Bread was fresh and toasted right.

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Employees cannot follow instructions on doordash I ordered a torta and ended up getting a small…read moresandwich instead but got charged for the price of a torta. This place sucks

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