Erik's DeliCafé
1980A N Main St, Salinas
(831) 449-7272
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Half Sandwich Combo
Pilgrim's Progress
REO Speedwagon
Chicken Pesto
Sea Dog
Featured items
Pilgrim's Progress
Turkey, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's Secret Goo® on hearty 9-grain bread. 550 cal.
Turkey with Pesto
Turkey, avocado, Monterey jack, pesto dressing, onions, tomato, and clover sprouts on hearty 9-grain bread. 760 cal.
Square Meal
Whole sandwich with character with a cup of soup or house salad or deli salad.
Dub Club
Ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on sourdough. 890 cal.
Rio Grande Club
Turkey, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, tomato, lettuce, Secret Goo, on ciabatta roll. 960 cal.
New England Clam Chowder
Rich, creamy New England-style clam chowder made with chopped sea clams, fresh Yukon potatoes, garlic, onions, carrots and celery, then finished with fresh herbs, spices and a hint of cayenne. 200 - 920 cal.
Erik's Carrot Cake
Our famous carrot cake is made from Grammie's time-tested family recipe filled with carrots and pineapples, topped with sprinkled walnuts on a lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting. 630 cal.
Baja Fiesta Salad
Chicken, romaine, baja bean salad, cheddar, avocado, red bell pepper, tomato, with jalapeño ranch dressing and tri-color tortilla strips. 280 cal (no dressing). 2oz dressing = 200 cal.
Tommy Turkey
Half of a turkey breast sandwich with lettuce and Secret Goo on hearty 9-grain bread. 190 cal.
Chicken Pesto
Chicken breast, pepper jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's basil pesto on an onion roll. Served warm. 550 cal.
Tomato Basil Bisque
Rich tomato and fresh basil flavors. Gluten Free. 140 - 840 cal.
Abbott's Habit
USDA Choice Seasoned Roast Beef, Swiss, mushrooms, Secret Goo, on a French roll. Served Warm. 600 cal.
Sea Dog
Tuna salad, cheddar, avocado, onions, tomato, Secret Goo, on sourdough. Served Warm. 800 cal.
Natural High
Monterey jack, cheddar, avocado, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, in a wheat pita. Served warm. 1050 cal.
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Ham, turkey and Monterey jack with onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Secret Goo on fresh baked sourdough. 690 cal.
Macaroni Salad
Semolina wheat noodles gently tossed with carrots, onions, celery and a creamy top-shelf mayonnaise dressing. 670 -1330 cal.
Raging Bull
USDA Choice Seasoned Roast Beef, pepper jack, mild green peppers, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on an onion roll. Served Warm. 580 cal.
Half Sandwich Combo
Half sandwich with character with a bowl of soup or house salad or deli salad.
Chicken Vegetable Rice
Fresh roasted chicken, brown rice, and potatoes in a savory broth of vegetables and herbs. 80 - 760 cal.
Sweet Beet Salad
Arcadian lettuce, beets, Gorgonzola, honey maple walnuts, shredded carrots, blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette. 560 cal.
Specials
Total Turkey Feast
Roasted turkey breast piled high and served with traditional stuffing, whole cranberry sauce and Erik's Secret Goo on sliced rosemary sourdough bread. 810 cal.
Baja Kickin' Chicken Club
Chicken breast, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, hot cherry peppers, red bell peppers, onions, tomato, lettuce and jalapeno ranch on a peppered onion roll. Served warm.
Sweet Beet Salad
Arcadian lettuce, beets, Gorgonzola, honey maple walnuts, shredded carrots, blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette. 560 cal.
Combos
Square Meal
Whole sandwich with character with a cup of soup or house salad or deli salad.
Half Sandwich Combo
Half sandwich with character with a bowl of soup or house salad or deli salad.
Bag Lunch
A whole Sandwich with Character, a bag of chips and a canned soda or bottled water.
Sandwiches
Pilgrim's Progress
Turkey, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's Secret Goo® on hearty 9-grain bread. 550 cal.
Chicken Pesto
Chicken breast, pepper jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's basil pesto on an onion roll. Served warm. 550 cal.
Rio Grande Club
Turkey, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, tomato, lettuce, Secret Goo, on ciabatta roll. 960 cal.
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Ham, turkey and Monterey jack with onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Secret Goo on fresh baked sourdough. 690 cal.
Chicken Durango
Chicken, bacon, cheddar, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, ranch dressing, on a ciabatta roll. Served Warm. 920 cal.
Dub Club
Ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on sourdough. 890 cal.
Erik's Reuben
Pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, Erik's Thousand Island, on swirl rye bread. Served Warm. 670 cal.
Sea Dog
Tuna salad, cheddar, avocado, onions, tomato, Secret Goo, on sourdough. Served Warm. 800 cal.
Turkey with Pesto
Turkey, avocado, Monterey jack, pesto dressing, onions, tomato, and clover sprouts on hearty 9-grain bread. 760 cal.
Abbott's Habit
USDA Choice Seasoned Roast Beef, Swiss, mushrooms, Secret Goo, on a French roll. Served Warm. 600 cal.
Del Monte Special
Avocado, Monterey jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Secret Goo, on 9-grain wheat. 660 cal.
Natural High
Monterey jack, cheddar, avocado, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, in a wheat pita. Served warm. 1050 cal.
Pot Belly
Pastrami, turkey, Monterey jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on sourdough. 670 cal.
Ciao Down
Traditional salami, turkey, Swiss, hot cherry peppers, Erik's basil pesto, on a Dutch crunch roll. Spicy. 990 cal.
Farmer's Market
Avocado, mushrooms, red bell peppers, carrots, sliced pickles, sunflower seeds, lettuce, sweet hot mustard, onions, tomato, clover sprouts on 9-grain wheat. 620 cal.
Raging Bull
USDA Choice Seasoned Roast Beef, pepper jack, mild green peppers, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on an onion roll. Served Warm. 580 cal.
Sweet Liberty
Turkey, Swiss, red bell pepper, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's sweet hot mustard on hearty 9-grain bread. 590 cal.
Erik "Berger"
Ham, Monterey jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo on an onion roll. Served warm. 560 cal.
Cali Clasico
Sliced turkey breast, hickory smoked bacon, avocado, mozzarella, artichoke pesto aioli, lettuce, tomato and red onion heated on a Dutch crunch roll. 1080 cal.
Isle of Capri
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, onions, clover sprouts and Erik's basil pesto on fresh baked sourdough. 740 cal.
Wraps
Hail Caesar Wrap
Chicken Caesar Salad in a wheat wrap. 1160 cal.
Farmer's Medley Wrap
A Farmer's Market sandwich in a wheat wrap. 590 cal.
Cleopatra Wrap
Chicken breast, romaine, avocado, tomato, Asiago, and croutons with Caesar dressing in a wheat wrap. 1240 cal.
Salads
Baja Fiesta Salad
Chicken, romaine, baja bean salad, cheddar, avocado, red bell pepper, tomato, with jalapeño ranch dressing and tri-color tortilla strips. 280 cal (no dressing). 2oz dressing = 200 cal.
House Salad
Garden salad mix with tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, clover sprouts, croutons and balsamic vinaigrette. 100 cal (no dressing). 2oz dressing = 110 cal.
Mandarin Tree Salad
Chicken, romaine, red bell pepper, Mandarin oranges, cucumber, wonton strips, sesame dressing. 280 cal (no dressing). 2oz dressing = 230 cal.
Chicken Gorgonzola Salad
Chicken, Arcadian lettuce, Gorgonzola, Craisins®, honey maple walnuts, blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette. 550 cal (no dressing). 2oz dressing = 230 cal.
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with Asiago cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing. 410 cal.
Sweet Beet Salad
Arcadian lettuce, beets, Gorgonzola, honey maple walnuts, shredded carrots, blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette. 500 cal (no dressing). 2oz dressing = 230 cal.
Soup's On!®
New England Clam Chowder
Rich, creamy New England-style clam chowder made with chopped sea clams, fresh Yukon potatoes, garlic, onions, carrots and celery, then finished with fresh herbs, spices and a hint of cayenne. 200 - 920 cal.
Vegetarian Vegetable
Crisp fresh vegetables in a savory broth. Gluten Free. 40 - 710 cal.
Chicken Vegetable Rice
Fresh roasted chicken, brown rice, and potatoes in a savory broth of vegetables and herbs. 80 - 760 cal.
Butternut Squash
Roasted squash and herbs pureed into creamy richness. Gluten Free. 190 - 900 cal.
Tomato Basil Bisque
Rich tomato and fresh basil flavors. Gluten Free. 140 - 840 cal.
"Texas Jailhouse" Chili®
Hearty chili with chopped red onions and cheddar cheese. Gluten Free. 220 - 940 cal.
Deli Salads
Pasta Salad
Spiral tricolor rotelli egg pasta, artichoke pieces and fresh mushroom slices dressed with our special oil and vinegar marinade. 510-1020 cal.
Potato Salad
An Erik's family recipe. A classic diced potato salad, made with bell peppers, fresh celery and onions, dressed with a whole egg mayo mixed together with the perfect blend of light spices. Gluten Free. 280-570 cal.
Macaroni Salad
Semolina wheat noodles gently tossed with carrots, onions, celery and a creamy top-shelf mayonnaise dressing. 670 -1330 cal.
Kid's Meals
Tommy Turkey
Half of a turkey breast sandwich with lettuce and Secret Goo on hearty 9-grain bread. 190 cal.
Annie Ankle Biter
Half of a peanut butter and strawberry preservessandwich on hearty 9-grain bread. 360 cal.
Charlie Cheesepocket
Melted Monterey jack and cheddar cheese served in a half wheat pocket.310 cal
Sweets
Erik's Carrot Cake
Our famous carrot cake is made from Grammie's time-tested family recipe filled with carrots and pineapples, topped with sprinkled walnuts on a lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting. 630 cal.
Sandy's Amazing Chocolate Chunk Manifesto Cookie
Chunks of sustainable chocolates grown in the Peruvian Andes and pretzel bits in every bite. 390 cal.
Salted Caramel Manifesto Cookie
Toffee, white chocolate chunks, pretzel bits and sea salt topped with pretzel salt and golden demerara sugar. 350 cal.
Chewy Marshmallow Manifesto Bar
Homemade mini-marshmallows with gluten-free, crispy rice puffs, brown butter and a hint of sea salt. 250 cal.
Peruvian Chocolate Chip Manifesto Brownie
Rich, dense chocolate brownie with sustainably-sourced Peruvian chocolate. 350 cal.
Chips & Drinks
Chips
BBQ, Jalapeno, Potato, Salt & Vinegar, Sun Chips.
Canned Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite.
Fountain Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper.
Bottled Water
Boylan Sodas
Black Cherry, Cream Soda, Orange Soda.
Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Juice
Sarsaparilla
Martinelli's Apple Juice
Utensils & Straws
Spoon
Fork
Straw
Knife
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Recent Reviews
What wonderful service! The employees really went above and beyond and the food was, as always, excellent. Their gluten free bread is delicious!
Vegetarian options: The vegetarian options are delicious!
Dietary restrictions: Great option for gluten free sandwiches!
Vegetarian options: The vegetarian options are delicious!
Dietary restrictions: Great option for gluten free sandwiches!
January 2024
My partner and I were having a nasty argument on our road trip. We were both hangry (that’s a portmanteau of hungry and angry for those who don’t know.) This tends to happen frequently as we do not prepare for road trips with snacks for our journey. It was around lunch and one of us suggested we get a deli sandwich. We did at this establishment. Sharing a sandwich, chicken pesto on 9-grain whole wheat, we were able to make amends, laughing and reminiscing over the times we...
December 2023
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