Waterfront Deli

Amazing food experience! I tried their brand-new meatball sandwich today, and it was simply…read moredelicious--the rich, flavorful sauce genuinely made me feel like I was dining in Italy. The atmosphere was so cozy and comfortable, making it a wonderful place to relax. To top it all off, the ice cream and coffee were absolute perfection. If you're in the area, Rose's Sandwich is an absolute must-visit! - J&U

Rose's sandwich shop has really yummy icecream and sandwiched and I really like there flavored…read moreicecream cones like red velvet or matcha.

Great ambiance

The Alameda sandwich next to USS Hornet. About as Alameda as it gets

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Alameda on Dutch Crunch

Domenicos Italian Deli

4.5(570 reviews)

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Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I love this family-owned sandwich shop. The staff are always really friendly and personable. They…read morewill help you make the best sandwich for you if you ask for recommendations and they have a huge selection of chips, drinks and treats to add to your meal. I always get the vegetarian sandwich and love it every time. Consistent, quality, friendly!!

* Warm family run style business ** U can tell that the…read morefolks here are experienced genuinely love doing what they do here *** They give you and the doggo snacks, so dogs are welcome **** Bread is warm, veggies are fresh and the sandwiches are bomb

Italian roast beef Chicago style

Two Cajun turkey, horseradish cheddar cheese on Dutch crunch

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Southie

3.7(40 reviews)

2.2 mi

The beers are really really good. We had the Chocolate Moustache and Cherry Sour 9/10. The food was…read morea disaster. Fries are middle school cafeteria esque with nasty cold oil aftertaste and no seasoning. The pork banh Mi is dominated by some odd bottom of the barrel dregs oil. We also didn't even order that we ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The meatball sandwich has potential but the bread used is not a great option it's too soggy. 1/10. We would give them a second chance due to the booze, they were also super busy due to the World Cup.

Trying out the relatively new food spot near our house now that it's open for lunch during the…read moreweek. I ordered the Spicy Hog sandwich with a side of french fries, and an iced tea. The pork was very tender with a nice flavor, not a barbecue sauce style, but top-notch. The fries were nice and crispy, may be a little underseasoned, but I managed to eat them all. Plenty of outdoor seating that is shared with the adjacent taphouse.

Park station

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Chipotle aioli

Sandwich Board

4.3(360 reviews)

2.1 mi

The Susan Special is absolutely amazing! One of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time --…read morefresh, flavorful, and made with such great attention to detail. Every bite was packed with delicious combinations of flavors, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh. Sandwich Board has truly perfected the art of making a great sandwich. The quality, creativity, and care that go into each one really stand out. The Susan Special is a must-try -- I'll definitely be coming back for more!

I've lived in alameda my whole life and these two ladies have been sweet and kind the few times…read moreI've gone here. My recent experience was nothing but unpleasant for my father. We come and my dad is trying to communicate what he wanted on his sandwich, and everyone is particular about everything so before you quick jump to "it's just a sandwich" we pay for good service and we tip good and i'm writing this in hopes this doesn't happen to anyone else in the board. My dad wanted everything on his sandwich as well as lite mustard and etc and the lady who makes the sandwiches wasn't listening and kept trying to say she got it and she's working on it. I've worked in food service for years and it is important to hear what a customer is asking for because after all, it's their food. We got home, no tomatoes, sandwich was missing stuff, my boyfriend's sandwich was missing stuff. It was disappointing. My father was very upset. I think they could be more friendly as well as being more adapting to certain people who are just communicating a specific need or want in their purchase. We will be calling later in hopes to remove or change this review. Thank you.

"Jeff's Special " on Sourdough Roll, all dark turkey meat

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Scolari's Good Eats

4.2(1.4k reviews)

2.1 mi

Went to their corner store and had great service, super fast turn around, and a stellar Wimpy…read moreBurger and Baby Fries. Took it to go but just as easily could have enjoyed the outdoor parklet seating. Definitely coming back!

Scolaris is incredible. If you've never had the blueberry burger you're in for a real treat. It's a…read moreflavor bomb to the taste buds. Highly recommend if you are looking for something different that's pleasantly delicious. I also got the truffle fries which were excellent as well but, they did not come out freshly fried.

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Blueberry bacon blue cheese burger

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Santoro's Italian Market & Deli

4.5(373 reviews)

1.1 mi

Been here twice. Husband loves the Italian combo. I've had the prosciutto and mortadella and both…read moreare great on their fresh Dutch crunch bread! They're very generous with their meat portions too. Their pizza is amazing!! Reminds me of when our older Italian neighbor would make me pizza as a kid. The owners are always very warm and welcoming and they also sell a small selection of Italian grocery products too. It's more of a grab and go spot as there's only one small table outside with two chairs-there is a dog leash hitch though that's handy! Great place to stop by for your sandwich or Italian fix!

Had the chicken parmesan on garlic pretzel bread -- and it was absolutely elite. Hearty, rich, and…read moreabsolutely delicious. The flavors and seasoning were spot on for all the components. Great texture. Yet despite the heartiness, you can really taste the quality of the ingredients (they source their ingredients from Italy). I've enjoyed talking to the wife (co-owner with her husband). She's really friendly and passionate about the food she serves. She told me her husband is from Italy, and you can really feel the pride in the food. Pro tips: It's best to call in early to order ahead! You can pay at pickup. Why? Because they often sell out early! Once the bread runs out, you're out of luck (and there will be a sign on the front door saying so). There can also be a very long wait time if there are a lot of orders. Lastly, check their IG everyday for the sandwich they're promoting that day based on their available ingredients! Seriously can't wait to return and try the meatball sandwich.

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Italian Combo

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Call ahead and it's ready when you get there

Fowl + Fare

4.6(215 reviews)

2.3 mi

Excellent food - a definite must try! We were in the area and my daughter highly recommended this…read moreplace. I ordered the Charred Lemon Garlic Fried Chicken Sandwich. It includes a Fried Chicken Thigh, Charred Lemon Pepper Sauce, House Pickles, Pear Slaw & Black Garlic Sauce on soft Brioche bun - very flavorful sandwich. I savored every bite! Hubby got a Black Garlic Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fried Chicken Thigh, Black Garlic Sauce, House Pickles & Pear Slaw on toasted brioche bun. He enjoyed it but it wasn't filling enough for him. So note, if you're 220 lbs or so, or if you have a bigger appetite, you might want to order a second sandwich or get the Fowl Fry Combo instead. Sandwiches run about $17 - totally worth it though. Savor every bite, and you won't be sorry!

A great chicken sandwich awaits you at Fowl + Fare in Alameda!…read more I finally had a chance to try this place! Fowl + Fare operates from a small storefront right next to the Shanvi Indian Grocery store on Santa Clara Ave (near Broadway). This place is either takeout or eat outside on picnic tables. I took my food to-go. I had the Citric Hot Chicken Sandwich w/ Seasoned Fries. I liked the Citric Hot Chicken Sandwich. It was spicy, but not numbing hot. The slaw sort of smoothed out the spicy heat. It's made from thigh meat, so it's moist and easy to eat. I didn't like the seasoned fries. They cut the potatoes into thin fries that don't travel well as takeout. Probably okay if you ate them right there, fresh from the kitchen. If I go back, I'm just getting a sandwich.....no fries.

Charred Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich

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Fries

Mango and Mint

4.6(206 reviews)

0.8 mi

Overview: my new favorite place for banh mi that's close to home, large portions and great flavor…read more ---- We were taking a walk around Webster and found this place next to an ice cream place that I like. Lemongrass Pork $12 - we added a fried egg $2 extra so the sandwich ended up to be $14 - it has all the typical accompaniments like mayo, daikon, carrots, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro - this sandwich also came with pate (liver spread) which is one of my favorite additions - the portions are filling - the egg was a good add on but I probably wouldn't do it again, it only can with one fried egg in the middle which was delicious but it's expensive and there was only one so when we got to the ends of the sandwich there was no more egg ---- Notes: - street parking (metered) and residential parking is close by but you might have to walk a few blocks on busy days - we walked from the Saturday Farmers' Market but I love how walkable Alameda is, the walk was quite nice - inside and outside seating available, the inside is very small with only 2 tables, the ambiance isn't super appealing to dine-in - we ordered it to-go but there you can definitely dine-in to eat, most people also ordered to-go and for pick-up - the food took a little bit of time to come out bc they were so popular! Lots of to-go and online orders being picked up when we were waiting! ---- Overall: authentic banh mi without having to leave our little island, filling portion, great flavor

First time trying Mango and Mint…read more I ordered the Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich, and it was excellent. The bread was perfectly crunchy without being hard or sharp, which can sometimes cut your mouth. The chicken was juicy, tender, and packed with rich lemongrass flavor. The fresh, crunchy vegetables and tasty sauce rounded it out nicely. I'd definitely recommend trying this sandwich, and I plan to come back to explore their other dishes.

Interior Artwork

So full of meat and pate. Yummy!

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Combination sandwich

Cholita Linda

4.3(632 reviews)

2.1 mi

For Friday Funday we were once again on the taco trail. While I have been to other Cholita Linda…read morelocations before, this one hit different for me in the best way. We ordered the taco trio woth Baja fish, carnitas, and carne asada with plantains and it was satisfying, filling and flavorful. We will definitely be back to thus location to eat our way through the menu. It doesn't hurt that Tucker's Ice Cream is jist a few doors down.

This is my favorite fish taco spot! I love the crispy batter of the fish with the slaw, crema and…read moresalsa! I've had their sandwiches and plates before and they are delicious as well! Their agua frescas are refreshing! I like to mix strawberry with lime or strawberry with mango! Not to mention, the chips and guac is a perfect side option! I see others ordering yuca fries with aji. I think I might give that a try next time!

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Salad

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Sangria & Margarita

Alameda Island Savoy Market

4.7(66 reviews)

0.9 mi

I love the Island Savoy Market…read more Great spices and condiments, fresh produce, great snacks. They get fresh flowers on Fridays which are startlingly beautiful. The folks that work there are kind and knowledgeable They also host the Sea Forger seafood program, which we use and love. Thank you so much!!!

This is a cute little grocery store, deli, coffee & tea bar with locally grown organic produce,…read morehealthy food, and even a little toy section and greeting card area. I like supporting local businesses whenever I can. They sell SemiFreddi bread here as well as other well known local brands of healthy food. Their sandwiches looked amazing but I didn't try one because they are a bit too pricey. But I guess you pay for quality ingredients! I did try their mocha coffee drink, which was amazing. They pump real Ghirardelli chocolate into it, it's not a powder mix, which I appreciate.

View of the store.

Specialty items I picked up...yum

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Produce

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minho l.

15 years ago

It's great food. Great Service. People who complain about the wait, duhh...it's lunch time.. Try the Turkey special, really good, cranberry, real oven roasted turkey... It's a healthy alternative to all the other stuff around that area.. It's not only sandwiches, They also have really healthy Salads, Greek Salads, Hummus and Pita, etc. Try it out once and you'll be going back.. read more

Sophie B.

10 years ago

This is a lovely and clean little place with fresh food and friendly staff. I go weekly and they are always not only wonderful but very generous with their portions. I am so glad they are near by because I would starve with out them here... PS: The view of their terrace is so relaxing... read more

Esque L.

6 years ago

Their bibimbap was solid good, really nice staff. I love variety of their menu, a lot of things that I would order.

Katherine N.

6 years ago

Sandwiches here are simple, nice presentation and taste really good! would recommend this place!

Maryam E.

107

6 years ago

The staff at Waterfront Deli are amazing! They go above and beyond for their customers.

Paul A.

10 years ago

Great food, great hardworking people. Always pleasant, nice views and sitting area.

Martin K.

9 years ago

East meets West one of the best sandwiches I have ever had!

Harman B.

13 years ago

The Turky bacon avacado aandwich here hits the spot!

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