20 Best Delis near San Mateo

“best sandwich place in San Mateo. Friendly staff, always treat us with respect and care.“

“The breakfast burrito here is genuinely excellent. I went for the sausage this time, with the chorizo firmly on my list for tomorrow. What impressed me most was how well it held up on the walk home, still piping hot after 30 minutes, cheese perfectly melted throughout. The balance is spot on too; not overly loaded with potato, which lets the other flavours shine.

The salsa that comes with it is a standout in its own right, and the tortilla deserves a mention also, warm, flaky, and clearly fresh, whether they make them in house or not. Brilliant value all round.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“Stopped by on a whim for a quick lunch to-go after a trip to Costco. Got an Italiano sandwich with garlic sauce. It was very fresh tasting and LOADED with meat! I could barely get my mouth around it. It was so big, I saved half for lunch tomorrow. Excellent tasting and a great bargain!“

“Excellent sandwich and vibes. Glad I stumbled upon this place while I waited for my car repairs nearby. Everything is made fresh and toasted to perfection so it does take a bit to get your food, but it is well worth the wait. I will be back!“

“I put in an order for 10 sandwiches a day in advance, covering a range of selections and modifications, and they delivered great sandwiches all around! It felt like a big ask since it's a small operation but all of the sandwiches received glowing reviews. Not only were the sandwiches well received but the guy working the front was very friendly! I would definitely recommend!“

“I had lunch at Roma Deli and ordered a chicken sandwich that was delicious.

The person who served me was patient and professional, from our phone conversation all the way to the in-person order.

The place is clean, tidy, the team is great and the service was quick, I barely waited. Fresh ingredients.

I was going through a stressful situation as my flight at San Francisco Airport was disrupted and I had been given hotel and meal vouchers. Roma Deli accepted the meal vouchers without any hassle, which I really appreciated.

I would definitely recommend this place to international travelers staying nearby, or anyone simply looking for a great sandwich. Thank you“

“The largest sandwich I’ve ever had at a deli, love the garlic spread. Excellent sandwich!“

“9.1/10 tri tip sandwich

For a lil store selling Boars Head sandwiches, this place is pretty solid. The tri tip sandwich smacks and for $16 it's priced just about right. Other sandwiches are priced lower depending on what you get

Whenever I go I always get everything in it like peppers, tomatoes, pickles, pepperchini, etc. Everything is pretty fresh

If you go here for lunch dont go at standard lunch times like 11-12 otherwise you might be waiting in line because it's a popular spot.

I would absolutely recommend coming here and trying a sandwich“

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

“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.“

“Amazing sandwiches 🥪 & salads 🥗“

“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.“

“I was looking for a place to eat breakfast near by, and decide to try this place out. The food was very lovely and the workers really made the atmosphere very welcoming and enjoyable. They had really great options with generous portions. I ordered the French toast plate and it was very well made, the food was very lovely and at a great price! I’d really recommend this place for anyone looking for someplace to have a great start to their morning!“

“United delayed our flight for 4 hrs, so they gave us meal vouchers (I had to request them). We used them at Klein's and got 2 sandwiches. It's located at SFO, near the F gates. I chose the Embarcadero and my husband chose the Mission. Both are on ciabatta bread. Mine was warm, with diced chicken, gooey mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and pesto. It was very good. A good selection for airport food. My husband's sandwich was cold, with roast turkey, avocado, tomato, onion and cheese. He also liked his sandwich. Both were good portions.“

“Kelly's Deli is about the best deli between here and there...well Colma for sure! So, after putting a half bottle of Wild Turkey on my old pal Strongate's grave like I do every year at Christmas time I go have a nice lunch, and today it's going to be Kelly's Deli! My sando was amazingly delicious! 5 stars without even trying! ☆☆☆☆☆“

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

“Great strong and hot latte! A proper one!! So many coffees are like weak tea adjacent. This is old school yes with a good milk froth! Friendly service from the male barista with the glasses on 6/29/2026. Will be my go to when I need to wake up in terminal 3 concourse F!“

“Thanksgiving 2025 went to pick up ham the day before Thanksgiving at 7:30AM. As expected there was a brief line, although early and some confusion about the line, even though there was only one line. I remember the employee from last year (when I made the mistake of picking up the ham day before Thanksgiving at 5:30PM never again). An employee came out (older black man with pretty green eyes) and was doing his best to announce the difference of lines pre-paid versus reservation/non pre-paid. What can I say, people just don’t listen but he came out periodically to ensure any new customers in the line knew which line. The wait was about 15min in the pre-paid line to pick up ham. The staff allowed me to pick up 2 sweet 12-ct Hawaiian roll bags. The ham was gooooddddd!!!!“