15 Best Delis near San Carlos

“They make the best sandwiches here. I love getting either the Breakfast Burrito or the Breakfast sandwich on the way to work. The people who make my food are very nice. I love the turkey sandwich the most. My husband loves the Always Thanksgiving sandwich. They also have a great selection of fresh breads. My favorite is the Dutch Crunch.“

“Saturdat morning my dad and I had breakfast here and the croissant sandwich were great! The quality of the food and the owner made such a nice impression that we went back for lunch the next day (Sunday). We both had one of their roast beef sandwiches and were very happy with them. Great quality ingredients and large portions. I haven't been in during the lunch rush but our breakfast and lunch sandwiches were done in less than 10 minutes! I wish I knew about it sooner and I'll definitely be back! I love supporting our local businesses!

They have indoor seating and a couple of tables out front. There is parking right in front and a few spots on the north side of the building.

Go check them out!“

“The best Sandwich in 100 miles! Been coming here ever since it opened and will continue to eat delicious sandwiches for years to come. NOM NOM NOM.“

“Lovely quaint little homestyle Italian deli with sandwiches, sausages, salads and soup. Thoroughly enjoyed, food was well proportioned but toothpicks and a nicer bathroom could have been better employed.

Dietary restrictions: Unfortunately for vegetarians/people who can’t eat meat, there are little to no options for non meat or dairy consumers. Most sandwiches have pastrami and cheese.

Kid-friendliness: Not too good if you have a picky kid. Can do substitutions; removals, etc but generally not kid friendly.“

“When I pulled up to this location there were trucks galore parked all around the surrounding area. There was a line of blue collar workers about 15 deep. I order their pulled pork sandwich and it was great. Also, their potato salad was the very best I've had at a deli. What a gem of a location and my go to spot for lunch when I'm in the area.“

“Prima Deli is now my goto deli in the area. Their tri-tip sandwiches is one of the best that I have ever had. They cook it in house and use the deli slicer to cut the tri tip, so it is never chewy and always tastes great. The staff is friendly and efficient and there is plenty of seating. Can’t miss this spot.“

“Kareoke is fun there and it started back today and every Thursday. Food and service is great.“

“My go-to sandwich spot in this airport for years - and the only airport sandwich spot I always look forward to going to. They’re quick, you get to choose your ingredients, and if you ask for avocado, because it’s California, they give you lots of nice fresh avocado. I think I’ll go there now!“

“Lovely group of ladies working. Double checking each order to ensure everyone got everything they asked for. Super sweet and the food was great!

I didn't catch their names but they were working at 6:40am on Nov 28, 2025. Fantastic workers ❤️“

“Cute little deli and market on the east side of downtown San Mateo. There’s a decent selection of hand-made gourmet sandwiches, and a small shopping area while you wait for the sandwiches to be made. Portions are decent and reasonably priced. Fast and friendly service. Limited free street parking.“

“I celebrated my graduation last night in this excellent restaurant. Well we passed a marvelous evening and the restaurant was evidently one of the reasons for that happy meeting. The crew participated in a lovely style, the cooking was yummy and my buddies were extremely overjoyed. We shall definitely visit again for more events. thanks very much.“

“food is so yummy!! and service is great.“

“Amazing sandwiches 🥪 & salads 🥗“

“Hayward has always been a pass through town for me, that is until Brosco Bill and his little stab Coco de Avantè told me about Pick-A-Deli.
They claimed it's the best deli in the bay area! Well....That's a pretty tall statement, so I left my little hamlet of Napa and made the trek to Hayward to see for myself. When I get a request to visit a new deli I always order the same thing, a simple ham sandwich, and leave the rest up to the maker. I got my sando, and it was perfectly prepared, an even distribution of meat, perfect amounts of mayo and the dijon was well balanced, the sliced sourdough was a great accompaniment as were the chips and a crisp kosher pickle.
Is Pick-A-Deli the best deli in the bay area...No, Is it in the top 10, ...Yes!
5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆“