16 Best Delis near Carlsbad

“Great food, great selection, great prices, great specials, and GREAT PEOPLE! Visit. Often.“

“If you’re looking for a local gem, this woman-owned café is it! Elissa, the owner, has created a French-inspired menu that’s both comforting and delicious. From fresh sandwiches and crisp salads to daily specials and baked goods, everything here is made with so much care and flavor. The empanadas are an absolute must-try (so good!).

What I love most is the variety—whether you’re in the mood for a deli-style favorite or something with a French twist, Elissa always has something incredible on the menu. It’s the perfect spot for a quick lunch, a casual meeting, or just treating yourself to something fresh and homemade. If you live or work in the area, you definitely need to stop by—you’ll leave already planning your next visit.“

“We stopped by Judy’s Deli before heading to Legoland and were so glad we did. The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and made with care. What really stood out, though, was how kind and welcoming everyone was. You can tell this place is run by people who genuinely care about their customers. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and want a great meal to take into the park!“

“This place is great. I have been coming here for lunch for five years. Family owned. Jimmy and his wife take great care of you. I love the sandwiches, so delicious. Too many great ones to list out. Very fresh ingredients, just like you made it at home. Great hole-in-the wall spot in Carlsbad.

Parking: Easy onsite parking lot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Nice ramp for wheel chairs.“

“Campus Café is a fantastic food stop for breakfast or lunch. Today I did their Korean barbecue that was their special for Thursday. So yummy. Has just the right amount of fight and balanced out nicely with the salad. You won’t be disappointed coming here.“

“Great casual spot for an excellent sandwich and an excellent Belgian beer! It's a small, cozy place that has a good layout and balance between decor, TVs, seating, and open space. Perfect option for a laid back lunch or no-fuss happy hour. The guys behind the bar are welcoming, and the sandwich-meister is top notch!“

“We used to say it felt like homemade food here. I have been eating here for almost a decade. I work down the street and all my coworkers eat or have eaten here. Prices are perfect not overpriced at all. They have range, burgers, sandwiches, chili, salads. I enjoy the cheeseburgers, chicken salad is one of a kind! They let you order a la crate and customize your food however you want. They make breakfast plates or burgers! They ladies up front are extremely nice, they remember your name. They take orders by phone and they never get it wrong. Only downside is they close by 2-2:30? I get off work at 3:30 and sometimes I wish I can take my wife some of the food here. Great lunch spot for all the people who work in this company heavy area.“

“The salmon chowder was amazing the environment was amazing. The bread was amazing. The tea from the corner store was amazing. The building was amazing the environment was amazing.

I took my girlfriend here on our first date, she loved it as well.“

“My girlfriend and I LOVE this place! Discovered it by accident two years ago when I moved to Carlsbad… I live an hour and a half north now but still a mandatory stop for us anytime we are in the area! Everyone working there is so friendly and you can’t beat the service!“

“Great neighborhood Deli for a quick sandwich that brings a taste of NYC to this corner of San Diego business parks. Had the Micky Mantle with some fruit salad and what seems like home made cookies. Lots of space outside or in to hang with friends at lunch or get takeout.“

“Such a nice local deli that offers guaranteed fresh drinks and food each day! I had the Açai Bowl and I have never tasted one before that had the perfect blend for my dish! You have to, HAVE TO stop by and add this spot to your favorite locations so you can enjoy everything that they have to offer!!!“

“Great food great staff!!!“

“We have liked Honey Baked Hams for many years and usually will have one or two of them each year. This year we bought a small one for our Christmas dinner. It was small because we are keeping our distance during the pandemic.To get a ham, you will need to order it ahead of time. To pick it up, the order will stay when it will be available. we arrived at this place about 2:00 PM on Tuesday and the line to get in the store showed there were about six people in line. The store is small, and there are other things like deserts available, so the browsing of the people tends to make the line slower than it might be at a less busy time.Our wait to get took about twenty-minutes to go from waiting in line to placing the ham in the trunk. Tomorrow, we'll have the ham and it would surprise me if it wasn't just as perfect as we are expecting.This is small, but nice store. The people are helpful and pleasant.“

“Love this place! My son is a lifeguard down at the beach. He went straight from camping to work and didn't have lunch. I ordered him a sandwich and they took the time to deliver to the lifeguard tower. That is service! I appreciate them saving mom a trip on a busy beach day. Excellent employees and sandwiches!“

“I come here almost every single day and the staff are wonderful they are the nicest people I know in this area and make every drink I ask for. The boba is fresh and amazing which goes perfect with all of there drinks they also have sandwiches which are fresh an awesome it’s the best boba place I’ve probably ever been to. Don’t listen to any bad reviews this place is amazing and I love it“

“They are all amazing people“