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    Big T's Deli

    4.7 (14 reviews)

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    The Don
    Gracie G.

    I can't get a enough of this place! I'm thinking of going once a week, because i want to try sooo many items. I've already been a couple of times. The first time i shared the Don and bottle of wine since it's in the public market. Another time i took the sandwich to go and ate at my desk, and only ate 1/2 too! I want to try a breakfast sandwich or salad next time.

    Potato Salad on the left(was not filled to the top like the coleslaw), coleslaw on the right
    Jennifer K.

    Was excited that there was a new deli shop but to my disappointment it was not what I expected. First of all the way they packed the Don to-go was horrible and messy. Couldn't they have wrapped it in a sandwich paper and split it into two instead of three like most sandwich places?...I mean they wrapped the rachel sandwich. The potato salad was not full like the coleslaw. The coleslaw was just ok, was not the most flavorful and the potato salad was not exactly my cup of tea. The don was good and had more meat than the rachel but nothing particularly stood out. The rachel was a little disappointing, would have preferred if it had more pastrami to even out the bread so the meat to bread ratio would be equal. Most likely won't be coming back here, will stick to my usual sandwich places I go to.

    From left to right, just half a Gobbler and O.G. sandwich... with bites taken (couldn't resist)
    Shahin O.

    Highly recommend. If you're in Santa Barbara and looking to pick up a legit deli sandwich, look no further. We devoured the O.G. (pastrami on rye) and the Gobbler (turkey, swiss, and more) in record time. Just zoom into our pic. Both sandwiches were packed with freshness and flavor. And loaded with quality meats / ingredients. It's now located at the rear left of the Public Market. So, if someone else in your group wants Mexican, Japanese, or say tenders, you can pick those up there too.

    Salmon Sammy
    Diana L.

    Located in the Public Market, towards the back, this deli provides breakfast all day. The salmon Sammy on an everything bagel is filling and delicious. The sandwich is of generous size and flavorful. It has egg, arugula and tomatoes to go along with the sandwich. Enough protein to keep you full. The avocado toast is another delicious treat that they offer with an egg on top. The bread is soft and easy to take a bite. Not hard nor stale. The drizzle of the sauce on top is an amazing touch to the flavor profile. They are friendly and answer questions that you have. Will definitely go back to try other menu items.

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    An absolutely monstrosity of a sandwich. Almost too much. But service was solid and food was great.

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    Great sandwich! Service was good and love going to the Public Market. Would go back to the deli again.

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