This will become a go-to sandwich spot when we visit the beach. We ordered ahead through their…read morewebsite and they were ready within 15 minutes. The portion sizes are large and the sandwiches were very tasty- especially the bbq boo brisket, which is what my husband got. The Dutch crunch bread wasn't hard, it was super soft and delicious. I got the roasted turkey which wasn't as great but still good. Would've loved to have had the option to add pickles to the sandwiches or pickles on the side but all in all, great experience and we will be back!

Really lovely sandwich here! We got two sandwiches to split, which was more than enough for 4 meals…read more- these sandwiches are very large. We got a turkey sandwich and a BBQ sandwich, both of which were delicious, with tons of ingredients in them. The staff were really friendly as well! The only thing I might say is that it seems like all of the sandwiches are really complex, a mountain high with tons of ingredients. I would have loved a more simple sandwich that focused just on the high quality ingredients. But overall really enjoyed the experience!

Went here two days in a row, both times the food came out quick, hot, and cheap. The owner was very…read moreaccommodating to customizations of the food. We ordered the turkey sandwich, which had very fresh ingredients, clam chowder: warm and stands out among local competition Cheese bread, bagel and breakfast bagel: warm, soft and crispy. As far as the service goes, if you want small talk you'll get small talk, if not then the owner gets straight to work making the food and delivers it very fast, as well as managing many other orders. I don't visit this location enough, and the owner is also very active in the community. If you are ever in the village and looking for a quick, affordable, and delicious bite this is the spot to go to.

Food: 5 stars. Service: 3 stars…read more The food was excellent and made the visit worthwhile. The staff, however, came across as a bit cold and unfriendly. I get that it's beach time and things move at a different pace, but being a little nicer to customers and visitors would make a big difference. Hopefully next time the service will be as good as the food. EDITED - Saturday, June 20, 2026 I'm updating my review after reading the owner's response. First, I want to clarify that the response appears to be a copy-and-paste message aimed at people leaving negative reviews. If you had actually read my original review, you would have noticed that I never complained about the food, the wait time, prices, staffing, or anything related to the quality of the business itself. In fact, I enjoyed the food and had no issue waiting. I visited on a Thursday, and the café wasn't packed. The owner was clearly working hard, and I respect that. However, when I walked in and said hello, I was completely ignored. There was no greeting, no acknowledgment, and no sense that my business was appreciated. That was the only reason I left a 3-star review in the first place. The response talks about staffing shortages, minimum wage, food costs, and the challenges of running a small business. I understand all of that. Running a business is difficult. But those challenges don't really address the point I was making. A simple "Hi," "Welcome," or even a quick smile costs nothing and goes a long way. I also don't think customers should be made to feel responsible for business challenges such as labor costs or rent. Those are realities of ownership that every business owner has to navigate. That said, after thinking about it, I'm changing my review from 3 stars to 5 stars because the food was genuinely good, and I do support small businesses. My hope is simply that future customers are greeted with a little more warmth and appreciation when they walk through the door. One final thought: when someone leaves a critical review, it may be worth responding directly to their experience rather than posting a generic response. Sometimes there's valuable feedback hidden inside reviews that aren't really about the food at all. I wish you and your business success, and I genuinely hope you continue serving great food for years to come.

Since my first trip to Philly in the 90's I've been searching the Best Coast for a great one. I've…read morehad some good ones in the city but to find one THIS GOOD in Capitola?!? Gobsmacked. Trust me, you should probably try this Sando. And all the other good stuff here. Plus, they're LOCAL, and supporting local is how we keep our charm and keep our money circulating in our community.

Their Philly sandwich was sooooooo sooo good!…read more My wife and I have talked about it a couple of times as well It's unfortunate that they are so far away that we could never really easily go back there again I hope they read this message and consider opening up new locations and other cities, especially in San Jose Milpitas as I would be a very happy Customer

Talk about a ray of sunshine on a rainy day! We rolled in…read moreright at the lunchtime rush. The parking lot was completely packed, but luck was on our side and spots started opening up in a flash. Oh my goodness, it was my first time visiting, and I was completely blown away! There were cases upon cases of spectacular prepared foods, ranging from chilled delights to piping-hot comfort dishes. You can grab a table to dine right in the cafe or have everything packed up to take home. Pro tip: grab your number first, and while you wait for it to be called, go explore all the incredible offerings! The selection is endless--you'll wander past vibrant cold salads and sandwiches before moving on to the hot food station, which is brimming with soups, pastas, and cozy casseroles. My party went all out and ordered the chicken salad, a hearty beef barley soup, the Gorgonzola spinach pasta, and a polenta salad. Every single bite was just delicious! Don't forget to scope out the refrigerated grab-and-go section too. It is loaded with ready-to-heat masterpieces like lasagna, enchiladas, and meatloaf that looked absolutely amazing. Honestly, the price points are so great that if I lived just a little bit closer, I might never turn on my own stove again! Saving the absolute best for last: The Bakery! This is easily the happiest corner of the entire cafe. Since it's the Halloween season, the cupcakes and cookies were spookily decorated with the cutest bats and pumpkins galore. They had a spectacular lineup of at least four to six different styles of cookies, cakes, and pies. As a serious connoisseur of berry pies, I treated myself to a slice of the Marionberry pie and savored every single heavenly bite. They also had breathtakingly decorated whole cakes ready for purchase that looked like total works of art. Even with the gloomy weather outside, this place brought all the warmth and brightness!

I realize that Gayle's is a beloved institution. It has been since I spent 15 years living here…read moreway back when. And used to be unusual and great. But WOW, am I disappointed this time. Chaos when you enter. The only communication is barked through a microphone. Whereupon you raise your hand as if it's a privilege to mill about and spend this much on what is sub-par food. My $2 deviled egg was quite crusted on the top from sitting too long and utterly ordinary. Nevertheless, I ate it because I was starving. It was the best of what I ordered. The Italian ficelle was VERY greasy and not tasty, not balanced, not good. I used to like their jambon version but this wasn't good. A quarter of the way through I won't eat the rest. Decent baguette isn't worth an unpleasant and imbalanced filling. I'm hoping the pate will be better. Otherwise I've just wasted nearly $30 including tip (for what service I'm not sure) on a meal that I won't eat even a quarter of. Want salt and pepper? Good luck. Need a knife? Maybe you'll get a fork after asking. Yay me. Need a napkin? Go all the way down to the coffee area. Really--I am profoundly unimpressed and feel ripped off. This was not quality food or a pleasant experience. I'm going elsewhere to get a decent meal because I'm really hungry and don't want to eat what I got here. Not a great look.

This was my first time ever had this particular sandwich spot. I've seen a handful of people sit…read moreoutside or walk along this corner pressure point. I wanted to check out the other stores since they had a little market outside. I ended up ordering the Firebird sandwich with an Izzy and I was surprised on how many different styles of drinks, wine and so does they have inside there? Sandwich shop. They also had deli meat you could buy and stuff you could take home with you. The lady that helped me was incredibly friendly impatient since I had no idea what I wanted to eat. She gave some options since I wanted a hot sandwich and I liked cheese that melts. Lol when I got my fire sandwich, I neglected to ask if there was any condiments or vegetables inside besides the bell peppers. I always like lettuce or something with a crunch. Sandwich was pretty basic, but I think it needed something extra like a spicy aïoli sauce or something added to take it up to a different level of flavor. I usually like different flavors within sandwiches so perhaps I'm just picky. Overall, I thought the sandwich shop itself was incredibly cute and I liked all the drink drinks and glasses or even bottle of wine you could purchase and then walk down the way to the beach! That's exactly what I did after I ate my sandwich.

We shared both the Tri-Tip & Chimi and the Hot Bird, and the tri-tip really knocked it out of the…read morepark. The arugula and chimichurri packed an exquisite punch, and the meat was thinly cut (but thickly piled on) and soft. The flavor combo of rich steak and intense herbs on top of fresh ciabatta with some sort of subtle creamy garlic sauce? Perfection. The Hot Bird is thermally hot, not spicy, and very rich and creamy. The meat had a subtle smokey flavor and the roasted peppers were almost tangy, but it sort of melted away into the richness of the mayo and turkey. It was tasty, but the chimichurri really "wowed" me. I don't think I'd order the Hot Bird next time, but I'd drop the $14+tip on the chimichurri again in a heartbeat.

I stopped by for a drink on a hot Tuesday afternoon. I was absolutely committed to a seat right by…read morethe water and although Pete's doesn't have the largest volume of patio seating, all of it is right by the water. Since it was an off-time, I also had the whole patio to myself. I ordered the Garden Gimlet (which I finally learned with a hard G, like "gift"). The drink arrived ice-cold (which hit especially well on such a hot day in Capitola) with a balance of punchy fresh lime juice, delicately herbed syrup, and the classic botanical sophistication of gin. The drink also comes with a decorative edible flower. I don't know my flowers too well but of the two different flowers I had in the two gimlets I ordered, both had a very subtle licorice flavor (nothing at all close to jäger) and an herbaceous quality. Pro-tip: dip the flower in the drink for an even more complex experience. The drinks and the ambiance were both excellent but the service took the experience to the next level. I had the pleasure of being served by Erik, who is normally the bartender but was also my server today. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and served a consistent and delicious drink each of my rounds. I certainly benefited from it being slow the afternoon I visited because I got some extra time to chat with Erik about some of the things on my mind that brought me to grabbing a drink overlooking the water in Capitola. Definitely say hi if you see him working sometime; he's a wise soul.

Great happy hour right on the water!…read more Took a day trip to Capitola and stopped by Pete's to enjoy the amazing weather and view. They have a solid happy hour menu with drinks, great for catching up or even just people watching! We shared the lobster roll, shrimp cocktail, and oysters. I enjoyed their dirty martini extra dirty, but I'm not sure what my sister ordered, but she enjoyed it as well. Service was attentive, and it was right before dinner service, so they made sure to share their specials of the evening. Can't wait to be back next summer to spend time on their deck again!

It was my first time trying their deli, you order at the deli counter on the right hand side when…read moreentering and pay at the main checkout. Your name is called out when ready. We tried their salami sandwich and turkey sandwich. Both were very good and would definitely go back. There is some indoor seating available, we decided to eat there and it was perfect. It started getting a bit busy after we ordered, but our sandwiches were ready pretty fast. There is plenty of parking and I would definitely recommend trying it out.

- 4/5: The pastrami sandwich was good, but not great; about as good as Togo's…read more - 3/5: The Reuben sandwich had lower quality corned beef. Get the pastrami instead.

Sandwich's are huge. Very tasty. Macaroni Salad sucks but sandwiches are bomb. Place is on a quiet…read morestreet with parking

Loved the convenience of this since there's not a ton nearby Seacliff beach. My only points off…read moregoes to service, sadly! I totally appreciate a family-run business but things were taking quite a long time and much of the staff (high school?) had to be reminded by multiple customers who were still waiting for their orders. I just wish there was a little more attention to the line of customers, but I totally get that things get busy. I'll have to come back for a sandwich, this time I got a breakfast burrito which was great! A big size and helped us load up before the long day of beach activities. Definitely recommend if you're already in Seacliff and need a quick bite.

If you don't already know... you need to know... this place is so bomb. You need to give it a try…read moreregardless if you are a carnivore or not. I always get the tofu bahn mi cause that's my jam. I've never strayed. Then I might get the Brussels sides or any one of the their delicious salads. However TODAY I was convinced by the lovely gentleman at the counter to get the heirloom tomato peach sandwich. His reasoning? It's all fresh in season produce that comes from the owners farm. What's a girl suppose to do with all that knowledge? Well, I caved. And happy camper I was. Ingredients are so fresh and juicy- tomatoes and peaches go together like bread and butter. Only word of caution, don't get this on a first day. I had whipped goat cheese up to my cheeks by the time I gobbled down my sand which. Thanks for the rec and the delicious fresh food!

I don't normally write reviews, but when things don't go well I feel people need to know what…read moretranspired here. My girlfriend ordered a breakfast sandwich a that we were going to share. The counter service female was very nice and helpful. The sandwich was very good and we've eaten there many times in the past. When we both sat down to eat we noticed that our sandwich hadn't been cut in half. My girlfriend went back to the counter and asked a male kitchen employee behind the counter if he could cut our sandwich in half. The sandwich was completely wrapped in paper and we did not unwrap it at all prior to asking for it to be cut. His response was extremely rude and nasty. He claimed that it was already contaminated despite the fact that it was still completely wrapped in paper. He acted like we were putting him out by us asking him to simply cut the sandwich in half. He accused my girlfriend of "contaminating" the sandwich (in his words) just by touching it despite the fact that it was handled by 2 people before we even touched it. Basically, it was his scolding condescending tone that totally turned us off to ever visiting this place again. It only takes one lazy a--hole employee to ruin a great dining experience.

Love their mandarin chicken salad, macaroni salad too. Also their chicken wild rice soup is…read moredelicious and hearty. Love the Reo Speedwagon and Sweet Liberty sandwiches too. They are quick and friendly, as well.

Place was empty when we arrived. Took a while to place order. When we got the sandwiches they were…read morejust not very tasty. Lacked flavor. Very disappointed.