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    Bara's Deli

    4.4 (965 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Reuben
    Melissa S.

    The Reuben at Bara's Deli with pastrami is a must try! It has a great portion of meat and the sauerkraut and Swiss is tasty inside as well. The rye bread is aesthetic and delicious as well as seen in the pics. My sandwich was ready in less than 10 minutes after ordering and they were relatively packed. Quick service and a yummy Sammy. You can't go wrong. My friend had a macadamia nut cookie. She said it was okay. She said the nuts inside it were tasty. I feel it was little small for 4 dollars.

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    Constance M.

    Bara's Deli has hands down some of the best sandwiches around. My go-to order is the Bara's Combo because you get two meat options. I usually choose the peppermill turkey and Italian dry salami on Dutch crunch bread, and it never disappoints. The sandwiches are always fresh, filling, and made just right. I definitely recommend ordering online because it can get busy, and this makes things much faster. Inside, it's very clean and welcoming. They have tables where you can sit, relax, and enjoy your lunch, which is a nice touch. They also offer a good variety of chips, beverages, desserts, and sides, but honestly, I usually stick to the sandwiches because they're that good. My husband actually introduced me to this place, and he really loves it too. If you're looking for a solid, high-quality sandwich, Bara's Deli is absolutely worth it.

    Skipp E.

    I haven't eaten here in a couple decades. Decided to go here today with my children. It's changed a lot since my last visit the restaurant is really clean, organized, and has a very welcoming feel to it All of their refrigerators are stocked with so many different beverage choices. It's amazing. I chose the pastrami Reuben and my kids got the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. The Reuben was fantastic. The sauce was great. The sauerkraut was fresh and everything was perfect. I'm glad that the bread was not soggy. My kids love the grilled cheese sandwich sandwiches it was cheese heaven One thing that really made me emotional about this visit is that they have a sandwich dedicated to a good friend of ours who passed away some years ago who was a San Leandro local by the name of Keagan. They have his favorite sandwich in immortalized as an item on the manual and that brought it here to my eye. This is definitely a down home local spot, all of us San Leandro natives know how good this place is and what a gem it is Everybody there is friendly and makes you feel welcome

    Cajun Salsalito Turkey
    Jessica H.

    Hands down one of the best sandwich shops in the east Bay Area, if not THE best. They're dense with so much meat, sauce, veggies and what not. I've had a few sandwiches from Baras and they never disappoint. I also love that their interior has chips of all flavors, whatever size bag you want too! Oh, and their drink choices are anything from sparkling water to bottled sodas I don't see - unless I'm at a store. So it's nice that they offer a variety of drinks & chips to go with the amazing sandwiches. The employees are nice & you can tell they're hardworking especially during a rush hour, cause I'm sure this place gets busy. I've only ever gone when it's a bit calmer, but they're still busting out sandwiches for online orders and people in the shop. Always fast service & fresh Sammie's. I can't say I have a favorite sandwich since they're all really good, but you'll need to try for yourself.

    Cajun Salsalito Turkey with Jalapeño Havarti
    Angela M.

    Delicious, massive sandwiches. My husband's favorite food is sandwiches and that's what he wanted for his birthday meal, so we dropped by shortly after noon on a Tuesday. It was really busy from the time we walked in to the time we left. There are a handful of tables inside, but most people were taking their food to-go. Most of the tables were open by the time we ordered and went to sit down. This is a full service deli: multiple fridges, a large assortment of chips, multiple salads and antipastos, and of course, a huge variety of meats, breads, and toppings for sandwiches. You can either build your own sandwich or choose from one of the many house specialities. My husband got The Vatican (prosciutto, Genoa salami, soppressata with burrata cheese, garlic aioli, pesto, roasted red peppers, oil & balsamic vinegar on a sourdough roll), and I got the Cajun Salsalito Turkey (Cajun salsa turkey with jalapeño havarti with your selection of bread and toppings). These sandwiches aren't playing around -- they're huge and stuffed with ingredients. We ate these before going on a walk around Lake Chabot and even after miles of walking, I was still full. They're absolutely delicious. And despite the constant rush of both in-person and online orders, our food came out fast and was made to order. Staff were nice people, too. If you haven't had Bara's yet, it's worth the trip. Treat yourself.

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    Sophia H.

    I love a good sandwich and this place hit the spot! It was busy Friday lunch for them, but they were able to pump out sandwiches pretty quickly. Waited maybe 10 min for them to make it. They have so many good options on their menu, but opted for a build your own sandwich of mortadella and jalapeño havarti on a soft roll with the works. First off, their garlic mayo sauce is BOMB, totally completed the sandwich. They also have soooooo many chip and drink options, you're bound to find something you like. PSA: make sure you grab your chips and drink BEFORE you order at the counter. They'll need to scan everything together to check you out.

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    Abi H.

    Stopped by Bara's on my lunch break for an easy meal yesterday. They have a very large selection of sandwiches, chips, drinks, and some sides as well. For the amount of food that you get, the pricing is great! You order/pay at the counter. You can either choose to customize your own sandwich or choose one of their recommended combinations! I ordered The Gobbler ($12). I love a thanksgiving themed sandwich, so I always order it if it's an option. It came with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, turkey, cream cheese, and cranberry sauce. I also asked for a side of pepperonchini so I could have a piece with every bite. I also ordered a small side of pesto pasta with artichokes ($4.50) and got a zero sugar Monster energy ($2.95). My whole meal was about $22 including tip/tax). The sandwich itself was filling, fresh, and huge! It ended up being two meals for me. The cream cheese wasn't super noticeable to me, but maybe it was overpowered by the pepperonchinis I kept eating. The pasta was a bit bland for my taste but it came with a decent amount for a small. I think it just needed a sprinkle of Parmesan, salt, or even hot sauce and it would've been perfect. It was a mid-size sandwich shop that offered high top tables by the window and normal tables throughout. Even with the windows around almost the whole restaurant, it still felt pretty dark inside to me. I noticed that they offer some fun important drinks/chips that I would usually only see at Asian markets! That was definitely a unique offering for a sandwich shop. Next time I make it over here, I'm thinking about trying one of their paninis. Overall a solid place to grab a bite.

    Kristina P.

    Definitely a hidden gem in San Leandro and one of the best sandwich spots in the area. I love that you can order online for pick up, it helps beat the line! They also have a variety of chips and drinks available. I really like the Bay Area special on Dutch crunch, add some pepperoncini and pickles and call it a day! But don't get me wrong, all of the sandwiches are hella good! Staff is always friendly when I come, and the inside is always clean. Def check it out if you're in the area!

    Princess P.

    This place has such great sandwiches! Their chicken salad Sammy is my fave! I ate here maybe 3 times. Lol. & have had different sammies each time! Lol. & needless to say, the chicken salad is my fave!

    John W.

    There are two things that gets your attention right away when you come here. Number one it looks like a sandwich shop and number two it smells like a sandwich shop. You smell the meats, bread, dry herbs and cheeses. Real cheese smells like cheese. Let me tell you these guys are spot on. The service is fast compared to the number of people who line up, so you want to try to come early lunch time. By 12:45pm there will be a line.

    Italian Combo
    Nicole G.

    I wish there was 1/2 scores bc this place would be a 3.5. I didn't want to do a 4, it's too generous. Sandwich sizes are big. You can't choose your own size sandwich, or have it in a bowl, and some of us just don't eat bread. We arrived about 11 am not to busy inside but the take out orders were overflowing. Took a selfie at the selfie station, and ordered our food. Husband got the Italian combo, and I took the Cali turkey club. We both had mushy tomatoes on ours and it soured the taste. Other than that my husband loved his sandwich and the sides were fantastic, potato salad and olives! My turkey was dry, avocado was brown, and I was definitely underwhelmed.. From all the hype this place gets I really wanted to love it, but I think it's a 1 and done for me.

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    I wish I lived closer! Picked up a turkey sandwich....service was good. Nothing special.

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    Great food, huge sandwiches, lots of options, friendly staff. It is now our go to place for deli sandwiches.

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    Good quality meats and bread. Just a place for good quality sandwiches. By the way they have Good Reuben's.

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    Worth the wait. Amazing sandwiches, super sized salads. Many sandwich options. Great atmosphere, small crew working very hard.

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    Ask the Community - Bara's Deli

    Does this deli serve brewed iced tea?i like to have iced tea with my lunch and I am not keen on drinking the chemical syrup flavored so called tea from the fountain or bottled iced tea

    We do not have house brewed ice tea but we have many unsweetened and sweet tea options from different brands in our vast selection of drinks cooler

    Is this place like Genova that was in Oakland? Like to know. I been looking for a good deli

    Similar in taste, different than Genova but still so amazing and delicious!

    Does the Dutch bread have soy?

    I am not 100% sure. That would be something I would have to get into contact with the bakery to find out.

    Is lettuce the only option for greens? You guys don't got spinach? Olives? Cucumber? Carrots?

    Ya, lettuce is the only leafy green they have. They have pickles as well. I know they have olives in their deli fridge to purchase, but I'm not sure if they put them in sandwiches. No carrots or cucumber, and I'm pretty sure they don't have spinach.… Read more

    Do they have gluten free bread and are there any measures taken to avoid cross contamination with regular bread?…

    They don't have GF bread at this time, but they do make lettuce wraps! with all the fixins! I'm sure if enough people start calling for GF bread, they'll add it to the menu. They do have great meats and giardenia salad (the one with cauliflower,… Read more

    I would like to choose catering and would like to know if I give my coworkers 6 different choices how are the sandwiches prepared? Do we pick the condiments or are those places on the side?

    It’s totally up to you. However you’d like to customize your order we can accommodate yours and your coworkers needs. In the past we’ve done sandwich trays, with dry… Read more

    Do you guys accept bet for sandwiches?

    Sorry, we can no longer accept EBT for sandwiches, are we are considered a restaurant/deli and not a full grocery store.

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    We came here for lunch on a weekday before noon and were glad to have beat the rush somewhat…read more Around noon, there were many office workers and other folks ordering food, over a dozen. So they do get really busy and it might be better to call in your order if you're in a rush since the ordered do seem to take over 10-15 minutes to complete. I ordered the falafel pita and my partner ordered the chicharron sandwich, which the owner said was his favorite sandwich. My partner said that the sandwich was one of the best he's had in a while and the spicy mayo it came with was pretty delicious. My falafel sandwich on the other hand was good, but I did get tired of eating it because there was not as much variety in the falafel pita as I would have liked. At times I felt like the falafel was dry, and since the sauce was in a cup, I had to spread it and wasn't super satisfied with it. The fries were fresh but the portions were a little small. We also ordered a bowl of lentil soup and a green smoothie. The green smoothie tasted as if there was no sugar added and had a lot of ginger in it, so it had heat to it. The lentil soup was tasty and came with bread, albeit a little lukewarm when we got it. Overall, we were happy with our dishes and want to come back to try the other dishes. There is only outdoor seating, but there are about 8 tables to sit at outdoors. The owner seems very gracious and proud of his establishment. He says that everything is made freshly there from scratch, including the sauces. They do get their bread from a local bakery. There is clearly a lot of care put in the food, and it is a great establishing. We will be adding it to our list of lunch spots.

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    Grab-and-go
    Vegan friendly

    2Oi is an home kitchen that opened 2 years ago in Argyle Palms Apartments. Initially I didn't know…read morehow to order. Lately, I saw instructions posted on their website on Yelp. I called to place order. Got a recording. Got a return call confirming my order. Found it's better to text with C6 or F7 unless one can speak Vietnamese. Main associate lacks English proficiency. Much easier for her to get "code" Place was an easy find. Street parking slightly difficult. Unknown if parking in their lot is permissible. Went towards big building on the right . Found unit with "Taste of Asia" brochure on window. Just before the gate. Bingo! Stood in front of open door until Vietnamese lady came out with my order. $21 cash. Unknown if Zelle has tax added to it. Tipped a little. Lady hesitated to give change. Offerings (Vietnamese): street food, drinks, coffee. Sips: Cafe Muoi Bien (sea salt foam Vietnamese coffee, 7)-Viet coffee, sea salt foam, condensed milk. -coffee didn't look full. No doubt foam on top shrank/mixed into coffee. -bold coffee with alternating sweet & salty tastes depending on sipping foam or condensed milk. Bites: Banh Trang Cuon (Vietnamese Special roll, 14). There's also a salad version with same ingredients & no wrapping. -dipping sauce had sweet & savory notes. -rice roll had dominant theme of beef jerky. The surrounding nuanced taste was a symphonic medley of carrots, quarter sectioned boiled eggs, coriander, green mango, dried shrimp, fried onions, peanuts & green mangos, 5 stars Worthy! Quality: freshly premade. Quantiy: ample enough for a meal. Would repeat. *Taste of Asia "passport" given to win prizes from buying from food vendors in Oakland Chinatown & San Leandro Asian businesses. May is Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Like others have said, text to order and pick up. Fast and efficient and they accept cash/zelle…read more Needed a pick me up on a work trip and ordered the chia seed and grass jelly Vietnamese coffee since that was a unique mix I haven't had before and I've had a lot of Viet coffee. Couldn't ask for a better drink, it had the right amount of sweetness and creaminess you'd expect in Viet coffee. edit: my mistake! only zelle and cash :)

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