Cheese Shop

2165 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla
(858) 459-3921

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Turkey Jack Cheese and Avocado Sandwich
World Famous Flourless Oatmeal Cookie
Turkey Breast Sandwich
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Roast Pork Sandwich
Reuben Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Salad
Club Sandwich

Menu

Breakfast
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Choice of cheese and your choice of ham, bacon or avocado on an English muffin.
Bagel with Butter
Egg Salad Bagel
Our own egg salad on a toasted bagel.

Soup, Salads and Sides
Coleslaw
Macaroni Salad
Chips
Potato Salad
Chef Salad
Your choice of meat and cheese.
Homemade Soup
Tuna Salad
Egg Salad
Green Salad
Chicken Salad

What We're Known For
Turkey, Jack Cheese and Avocado Sandwich
Turkey breast, Monterrey jack cheese and lots of fresh avocado - the most popular sandwich here. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Roast Pork Sandwich
Pork tenderloin roasted in house with cilantro, garlic, seasonings and melted jack cheese. We put our kona honey mustard on this one. It's our specialty.
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Cream cheese, tomato, onion and capers.
Roast Leg of Lamb Sandwich
Roasted rare with tarragon dressing, tomato, onion, cucumber and Greek mizithra cheese.
Beachcomber
Ham, turkey and imported Swiss. Served on a roll. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Roast Beef Sandwich
Angus top round trimmed, tied and cooked to perfection in our store.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Marinated and grilled breast meat with mayo, Dijon mustard, and celery.

The Classics
Evergreen Sandwich
Tons of fresh avocado, lettuce, tomato, and sprouts. Try it with cheese. Includes red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
B.L.T. Sandwich
Lots of bacon with lettuce, tomato. Includes red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Turkey Breast Sandwich
Oven roasted actual turkey breast. If you love turkey, you've come to the right place. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Italian Salami Sandwich
Try it with our homemade Italian dressing. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Turkey, Cranberry and Muenster Sandwich
Our homemade cranberry sauce with lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Egg Salad Sandwich
Light with just mayo, Dijon mustard, and chopped eggs. Includes lettuce, tomato and red onions.
Braunschweiger Sandwich
Rich mid-western liver sausage. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Your choice of cheese. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Simple and good with just mayo and sweet relish. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Longboard Torpedo Sandwich
4 more inches of goodness. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Shortboard Torpedo Sandwich
Ham, Swiss, hard salami, cotto salami, provolone cheese and Italian dressing. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.

The Hot Ones
Reuben
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut. Your choice of mustard or 1000 island dressing. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions and mayonnaise.
Pastrami Sandwich
Peppery and thinly sliced. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Corned Beef Sandwich
Lean, tender and sliced thin. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
New York Special Sandwich
Pastrami, corned beef, and Swiss cheese. Includes lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
Rachel Sandwich

Cheese Sandwiches
Build Your Own Cheese Sandwich
Choose up to 2 cheeses for your sandwich. Served cold.

Cookies
Flourless Oatmeal Cookie

Drinks
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Fresh Brewed Unsweetened Ice Tea

Coffee
Espresso
Hot Chocolate
Coffee
Latte
Cappuccino
Mocha
Hot Tea

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Recent Reviews

My friend and I came down to La Jolla for the day and came across this amazing sandwich/cheese shop! The owner, Dave was so nice and gave us samples which were so good! I highly recommend this sandwich shop!
October 2025
OMG the roast pork šŸ˜AMAZING. And the oatmeal cookie!!! Wow such a great little locally-owned spot, the owner is so nice! Heā€™s been working there since he was 12 years old! Everything is made in-house and the food is just incredible. I canā€™t wait to go back!
September 2025
LOVED!! Turkey, havarti, and avo w/ green sauce (homemade!) on sourdough with an oatmeal cookie was šŸ¤Œ - location is wonderful next to beautiful paddle boarding, snorkeling, & kayak location. Everything is quality and delicious, and Iā€™m a a very picky food-loving person!
September 2025

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Cheese Shop

2165 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3921