We came here on August 22nd a little close to their opening start time…read more I had heard about this place from a couple of friends and they said that we needed to try it if we ever made it to the Santa Cruz area. During our trip we ended up getting the cove and boardwalk sandwich. For about and hour because you wanted to do some other things around the Town period and doing so by the time we got to the beach and wanted to food the Brad was a little bits off and the flavors felt a little muted. Again not because the quality was bad, it was more because the heat from the sandwiches just took away from the overall quality as it was sitting waiting to be eaten. The thing that I liked a lot about the food was that it was definitely a full sandwich. We were able to split those two between myself and my husband and we definitely were very full. Almost so full that we were not able to eat the banana pudding that we had bought. But we mustered the courage and ended up having a little bit of room to finish it off. Again same suggestion eat it sooner rather than later still good but because it got warm it didn't have that overall effect of banana pudding that I wanted. Regarding the space itself, it is definitely very popular and it's nice because there is a good amount of seating inside especially when it's a little bit warmer and if you do want to enjoy the sun you can sit outside on the little bar style setting that is in front of the restaurant. I would definitely come back to this place and make sure that the next time I ordered my food I eat it there at the restaurant versus waiting a bit longer to try to find that perfect picture by the beach.

Heard they smoke their own brisket here, and it was really good. The brisket was super tender,…read morefatty, and had a great smoky flavor. The sauces and pickles provided a really nice contrast, and the bread was great as well. You can definitely smell the smoke throughout the restaurant. Overall, a super solid sandwich. There's a decent amount of seating both indoors and outdoors, and the line and service moved relatively quickly. They also have some nice snacks and other things to enjoy alongside the sandwich. Seems like a local favorite, and I can definitely see why. Will be back to try some of their other sandwiches.

Loved this place for a sandwich! Super fresh and delish! They have some bougie bottled drinks! One…read morething I will say skip on the dessert...

THE BIG: Right off of pacific ave and front street in downtown santa cruz. A rustic italian deli…read morewith no frills and good sandwiches. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here when we were in Santa Cruz and was craving a good sandwich. Zoccoli's popped up and we were sold. Inside the interior is pretty dated and how you order is with a number you pull from a reel. Then you order once your name is called. I got the chicken pesto sandwich and boy was it delicious! I'm always afraid that the chicken might be overcooked but it was great. It was also very fast from order to pickup. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, spent around $16 for the sandwich. Definitely will be back to try more sandwiches.

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.

The food was good and fresh. We just thought they were priced pretty high, over$17 for a deli…read moresandwich.

The location is perfect with a nice view of the beach but food ain't great. I ordered the breakfast…read moreburrita and I couldn't taste the potatahs in it. The egg was nonexistent either like your yacto.

The sandwiches are so good! The ingredients are fresh, and the bread is soft--not hard like at…read moresome places. You can get your sandwich toasted or not toasted. We got the Santa Cruz, and the meats were really good! I'd definitely come here again. The employees were super friendly, welcoming, and nice. Such a great little sandwich spot!

How long has this place been here, and how have we never been before?! What a find. Absolutely…read moreexcellent. Everyone was so friendly, and the whole place is so quintessentially Santa Cruz. We ordered our food to go, but loved the atmosphere so much we were seriously tempted to just sit down and eat it there. Great food, great people, great vibe. Totally awesome. We will absolutely be back!

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

I can't tell you how many times I have passed by this little gem by the harbor and never…read morestopped....what a mistake. Deke himself is on scene making sandwiches and helping customers. What a welcoming, friendly, local vibe when you walk in! I literally order sandwiches 2-3 days of the week now during my lunch break. I fell in love with their grab n' go deli sandos, but their custom made versions like the Hippy Tri-Tippy by Hippy Shane himself is the biggest, best sandwich in town. They also sell custom Santa Cruz artwork and have beach supplies in addition to just being good, friendly people. This is by far my favorite lunch time spot in town. Support Deke's!

I ordered the French Dip through DoorDash and was concerned because DoorDash was having a hard time…read morefinding a Dasher to pick up my sandwich. By the time my food got here, it was nearly 20 minutes later than the original delivery time. I was SO pleasantly surprised by the way they wrapped the sandwich and the au jus. The sandwich was wrapped in a couple layers of paper and foil and the au jus was first wrapped in plastic food wrap in case of a leak and then wrapped in foil to keep the heat in. Both the sandwich and au jus were nice and warm and the sandwich was absolutely amazing. Great job guys, I was expecting a problem and ended up having an awesome lunch.

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!

Delicious and appreciated the vegan and gluten free options! I got a vegan cheese burger and my…read morehusband got a vegan chicken sandwich!! My patty was made out of beans but tasted like a regular burger!! Instead of fries we decided to get this spicy cucumber side dish - 10/10 and customer service was great!

Pros: Very nice people, quick service, interesting sandwich! Good gluten free bun. No complaints…read more Will def try it again in San Jose which is closer to me. Cons: Found $14 to be steep for such a small sandwich, and could have had a bit more flavor (maybe some spice?). Some customizable options for sandwiches would be great such as being able to choose which items you want from a list and what sauce/cheese.

We flew into San Jose for a wedding in Felton for my husband's cousin, and the wedding was Saturday…read moreat 3 PM. Saturday morning, my son and I were up early having coffee and looking for a pickleball court so we could get a little workout in before getting ready for the wedding. While we were sitting there, his sweet aunt came in a bit frantic--the person responsible for the cupcakes was no longer able to make them, and they suddenly had nothing for the wedding! Without hesitation, my son and I rented a car and started calling local bakeries in Santa Cruz. Thankfully, he called The Buttery, and Alex answered. Alex immediately reassured us, "Don't worry, we can take care of it!" And he absolutely did. We were beyond excited when we saw the cupcakes, but there are honestly no words to describe how incredible they were. The assortment of flavors was amazing, and the cupcakes were absolutely beautiful. We were able to get 11 different flavors, and every single one was spectacular! The cupcakes were a HUGE hit at the wedding. Everyone was talking about them, and they made an already special day even sweeter. And The Buttery doesn't just do cupcakes--they have so much more to offer. If you're looking for a bakery in the Santa Cruz area, we highly recommend checking them out. A BIG shout-out to Alex for jumping in, saving the day, and helping make the wedding such a success. We are so grateful!

We came here for a quick breakfast before a hike! I ordered the tomato pesto croissant and it was…read moreSO good that we went back in line to snag another one lol. The croissant was sooo buttery, the pesto was very garlicky, and the tomato tasted fresh and vibrant. The employees were very kind. They also have a broad selection of breakfast items here that I'd come back to try. Tons of seating indoors and outdoors, and a large parking lot to top it off!