Erik's DeliCafé
1664 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 462-1919
Customers' Favorites
New England Clam Chowder
Farmer's Market Sandwich
Natural High Sandwich
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Tomato Basil Bisque
Half Sandwich Combo
Gluten Free Bread
Erik's Carrot Cake
Potato Salad
House Salad
Featured items
Square Meal
Whole sandwich with character with a cup of soup or house salad or deli salad.
Pilgrim's Progress
Turkey, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's Secret Goo® on hearty 9-grain bread. 570 cal.
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Ham, turkey and Monterey jack with onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Secret Goo on fresh baked sourdough. 650 cal.
Chicken Pesto
Chicken breast, pepper jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's basil pesto on an onion roll. Served warm. 740 cal.
Bag Lunch
A whole Sandwich with Character, a bag of chips and a canned soda or bottled water.
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. 100 Cal -220 Cal
Sea Dog
Tuna salad, cheddar, avocado, onions, tomato, Secret Goo, on sourdough. Served Warm. 780 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. 1060 cal.
Baja Fiesta Salad
Chicken, romaine, baja bean salad, cheddar, avocado, red bell pepper, tomato, with jalapeño ranch dressing and tri-color tortilla strips. 750 cal.
Specials
Cali Clasico
Sliced turkey breast, hickory smoked bacon, avocado, mozzarella, artichoke pesto aioli, lettuce, tomato and red onion heated on a Dutch crunch roll. 1060 cal.
Isle of Capri
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, onions, clover sprouts and Erik's basil pesto on fresh baked sourdough.
Marrakech Express
Made with lean pastrami, Monterey jack cheese, red onions, tomatoes, sprouts and Erik's Secret Goo in our wheat pocket bread. Served Warm.
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. 570 cal.
Chicken Pesto
Chicken breast, pepper jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's basil pesto on an onion roll. Served warm. 740 cal.
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Ham, turkey and Monterey jack with onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Secret Goo on fresh baked sourdough. 650 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. 610 cal.
Natural High
Monterey jack, cheddar, avocado, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, in a wheat pita. Served warm. 880 cal.
Sweet Liberty
Turkey, Swiss, red bell pepper, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik's sweet hot mustard on hearty 9-grain bread. 650 cal.
Del Monte Special
Avocado, Monterey jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Secret Goo, on 9-grain wheat. 630 cal.
Sea Dog
Tuna salad, cheddar, avocado, onions, tomato, Secret Goo, on sourdough. Served Warm. 780 cal.
Rio Grande Club
Turkey, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, tomato, lettuce, Secret Goo, on ciabatta roll. 790 cal.
Dub Club
Ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on sourdough. 830 cal.
Pot Belly
Pastrami, turkey, Monterey jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on sourdough. 670 cal.
Raging Bull
Roast beef, pepper jack, mild green peppers, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo, on an onion roll. Served Warm. 710 cal.
Erik's Reuben
Pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, Erik's Thousand Island, on swirl rye bread. Served Warm. 810 cal.
Erik "Berger"
Ham, Monterey jack, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, Secret Goo on an onion roll. Served warm. 710 cal.
Turkey with Pesto
Turkey, avocado, Monterey jack, pesto dressing, onions, tomato, and clover sprouts on hearty 9-grain bread. 800 cal.
Ciao Down
Traditional salami, turkey, Swiss, hot cherry peppers, Erik's basil pesto, on ciabatta roll. 830 cal.
Chicken Durango
Chicken, bacon, cheddar, onions, tomato, clover sprouts, ranch dressing, on a ciabatta roll. Served Warm. 760 cal.
Abbott's Habit
Served Warm. 670 cal.
Wraps
Hail Caesar Wrap
Chicken Caesar Salad in a wheat wrap. 980 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. 1200 cal.
Salads
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with Asiago cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing. 600 cal.
House Salad
Garden salad mix with tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, clover sprouts, croutons and your choice of dressing. 120 - 200 cal.
Baja Fiesta Salad
Chicken, romaine, baja bean salad, cheddar, avocado, red bell pepper, tomato, with jalapeño ranch dressing and tri-color tortilla strips. 750 cal.
Mandarin Tree Salad
Chicken, romaine, red bell pepper, Mandarin oranges, cucumber, wonton strips, sesame dressing. 750 cal.
Chicken Gorgonzola Salad
Chicken, Arcadian lettuce, Gorgonzola, Craisins®, honey maple walnuts, blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette. 470 cal.
Sweet Beet Salad
Arcadian lettuce, beets, Gorgonzola, honey maple walnuts, shredded carrots, blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette. 560 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. 220 cal - 500 cal
Vegetarian Vegetable
Crisp fresh vegetables in a savory broth. Gluten Free. 50 Cal - 120 Cal
Chicken Vegetable Rice
Fresh roasted chicken, brown rice, and potatoes in a savory broth of vegetables and herbs. 100 Cal -220 Cal
Tomato Basil Bisque
Rich tomato and fresh basil flavors. Gluten Free. 160 cal - 360 cal
"Texas Jailhouse" Chili®
Hearty chili with chopped red onions and cheddar cheese. Gluten Free. 210 cal - 480 cal
Butternut Squash
Roasted squash and herbs pureed into creamy richness. Gluten Free.180 Cal - 420 Cal
Broccoli Cheddar
A creamy, rich soup with mild cheddar, broccoli, sautéed onions, organic potatoes, spices and a hint of Tabasco. 210-480 cal.
Deli Salads
Macaroni Salad
Semolina wheat noodles gently tossed with carrots, onions, celery and a creamy top-shelf mayonnaise dressing.670-1330 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
Pasta Salad
Spiral tricolor rotelli egg pasta, artichoke pieces and fresh mushroom slices dressed with our special oil and vinegar marinade.510-1020 cal
Kid's Meals
Tommy Turkey
Half of a turkey breast sandwich with lettuce and Secret Goo on hearty 9-grain bread. 190 cal.
Charlie Cheesepocket
Melted Monterey jack and cheddar cheese served in a half wheat pocket.310 cal
Annie Ankle Biter
Half of a peanut butter and strawberry preservessandwich on hearty 9-grain bread. 360 cal.
Sweets
Peruvian Chocolate Chip Manifesto Brownie
Rich, dense chocolate brownie with sustainably-sourced Peruvian chocolate. 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.
Sandy's Amazing Chocolate Chunk Manifesto Cookie
Chunks of sustainable chocolates grown in the Peruvian Andes and pretzel bits in every bite. 390 cal.
Erik's Carrot Cake
Moist and delicious, our famous carrot cake is made from Grammie's time-tested family recipe. 350 cal.
Salted Caramel Manifesto Cookie
Toffee, white chocolate chunks, pretzel bits and sea salt topped with pretzel salt and golden demerara sugar. 350 cal.
Chips & Drinks
Chips
BBQ, Jalapeno, Potato, Salt & Vinegar, Sun Chips.
Fountain Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper.
Canned Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite.
Yebra Mate
Organic. Bluephoria, Enlighten Mint or Revel Berry.
Bottled Water
Boylan Sodas
Black Cherry, Cream Soda, Orange Soda.
Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Juice
Utensils & Straws
Fork
Spoon
Straw
Knife
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Recent Reviews
Genuinely the best sandwich I have ever put on my taste buds. Place was very nice with a little bit of a 60’s vibe. Carrot cake tasted amazing. Strangely there were a lot of seats in the room but no happy customers to fill up the seats. It would truly be a shame if such a location went out of business. Please come here!!!!
May 2025
What a fun atmosphere- completely unexpected in a deli. My companion loved his sandwich and said his soup was great. My salad was fine, nothing special. If the beets had been roasted (cut off tops and bottoms, seal in foil with a few drops of water, bake 400 til soft 30 to 60 min, cool, peel) instead of boiled the salad could have been quite good. Boiled beets don't have much flavor.
January 2025
I moved to Aptos 49 years ago, and Eric's Deli was a happy surprise. Close by, excellent salads and sandwiches, super soups, and genuinely friendly service. Low key seating and no obnoxious noise. No alcohol. It's still here, now with multiple locations, but the quality hasn't suffered from time. Congratulations to the real Eric!
Vegetarian options: Feels natural to order.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free choices clearly identified. Food is...
Vegetarian options: Feels natural to order.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free choices clearly identified. Food is...
February 2024
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