15 Best Delis near Carlsbad

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

“If you’re looking for a hidden gem with exceptional food and warm hospitality, Judy’s Deli is an absolute must-visit! I tried their sriracha teriyaki sandwich, and it was nothing short of amazing—bursting with flavor, perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, and made with care. As a delightful bonus, the sandwich came with a macaroni salad that was creamy, fresh, and downright delicious.

The atmosphere of the deli is equally impressive. It feels family-run, and the owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Their kindness and genuine politeness truly added to the experience. Judy’s Deli is a shining example of how great food and great people can come together to create something special. I can’t wait to go back!“

“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.“

“Shining light in the new world of boring chains. Fresh pastries that are divine and different every day. The menu doesn’t do justice to the choices. Also the atmosphere is like being in a French cafe with lots of nice private seating indoors and out.“

“It's a hidden gem. I have driven by multiple times but I never knew this place existed. I was referred by a customer at another brewery. He said the sandwiches here were great, they were big and you could share one with someone else. He also said the beer wasn't the greatest but he goes for a sandwich often. Parking is not great and when you walk in there is a beer menu but you have to read the paper menu to find out what is in the sandwich. The sandwich took about 30 min to come out. All that being said the sandwich was great, definitely worth the wait! The bacon is crispy. The bread was good and it was actually just the right size. I ordered an IPA and it was very good my friend that I went with also liked his sandwich and beer. The staff was great and everyone seemed to know each other and were very nice. I will be a new regular here for sure. Oh also reasonably priced, beer was $7 sandwich $13.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I've been coming here for years, it is a must go. Super friendly little mom and pop deli. Great food and amazing service. Reasonable prices that have stayed consistent for a long time. They know you on a first name basis by 1-3 times coming in. Highly, highly recommend!“

“This place has the best club sandwich in Vista. I’ll put that on everything. The owners of this establishment run a very clean kitchen and provide you friendly service. I’ve been coming here for almost a year now, once or twice a week, to pick up their club sandwich and I really can’t get enough of it. That being said, if that sandwich is any indicator as to what the rest of their menu is like, I would say you can bet on it all being really yummy. Go check them out!“

“Delicious sandwiches and icy cold beer! 🙂👍“

“Great food great staff!!!“

“Delicious vegetarian sandwich, has the farm fresh touch, homemade chimichurri was excellent. Great atmosphere, lots of fun beverages. I met the owner there, I could see how she takes pride in what she does and the community. I prefer to support owner-run small businesses rather than chains. And it’s easy to do when they make such good food!

Vegetarian options: Great veggie options for sandwich and beverages.“

“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.“

“They are all amazing people“