I'm a sucker for mom and pops places. I happened to be looking for a place to grab lunch close to my work and found this little cafe tucked away in an office complex. I will admit, it's a bit difficult to find due to the buildings looking EXACTLY the same, and the names are hard to find, however, look for visitor parking and lots of umbrellas and you're in the right spot. I was in the mood for a sandwich, so I ordered the California Club. It's served on sourdough, which was delicious and the bread was very soft. They don't skip on the fixings, so the price is definitely worth it. They also have daily specials which I will have to try very soon! Overall the customer service is superb and the food is delish! I will make this place my new lunch spot! read more

Campus Cafe - California Club - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I come here for lunch to sit next to the beautiful koi pond. Parking is never an issue for visitors. The price is about average but you get a lot for your money in my opinion. The food is always delicious and fresh. You can join their email list to get weekly updates of their evolving menu. Highly recommended! read more

Nice little cafe with amazing sandwiches! Staff is very friendly and welcoming as well. Perfect spot for lunch or breakfast! Highly Recommended! read more

New beginnings. As I started a "new job" because my old company got acquired, I'll admit, I wasn't exactly thrilled to learn that my commute went from 10-15 minutes to 35-50 minutes (depending on traffic). One good thing about it all (Aside from still having a job...) is that I get to explore new restaurants. My first day, I didn't bring lunch. Boneheaded stupid move. So what do I do? I yelp it! I was quite excited to know that the #2 restaurant in ALL OF CARLSBAD is attached to my office building. So what does that mean? Instant knowing where I will go. The Menu: The menu consists of many different sandwiches and while watching people walk away with their bounty, I realized that none of them were TOO appetizing. They went from traditional clubs to "specialty sandwiches". You know, the ones with avocado that every sandwich shop has. It wasn't until about 5 minutes waiting in line that I realized the "daily special" menu I see everyone talk about on Yelp was actually behind me. Yes, behind me as in I only would have seen it while exiting the shop. Marketing fail! Food: I got the Thai Chicken lettuce wrap. This consisted of Thai Peanut sauce, Rice noodles, Tortilla, Lettuce, and Chicken. Much like the ingredients of your favorite food, I listed these in the largest quantity to the smallest. In other words, they doused this thing in peanut sauce. The overall taste was good though! The sauce had a nice flavor of peanut and just the right amount of heat. I'd love to get this sauce on some chicken Satay (which is what I think they were going for). The wrap did fill me up, which was a major plus since it only cost ~$6. In all honesty, I expected a sandwich shop in a business park to have inflated prices. Not too bad here. Seating: The seating is non-existent. You can sit outside, which is small in numbers, or you can eat it at your desk/in your car. Guess which one I did! Literally attached to my office. Service. I do have to say everyone here that I interfaced with was extremely nice and had a smile on their face. This made it very pleasant to come here. All in all, I'd go back. Not JUST because it's convenient, although that's a HUGE perk. If I could base this off of location, I'd give it 4 stars, but most people reading this don't work here so that can't have an impact on the review. TL:DR - Convenient for me and good but probably not worth the drive. read more

We've been here twice now. I must say I love the beautiful escape from my office. The koi pond is the perfect mid day get away. The food over all is very simple fast and delicious I have had both the caliente and the New Yorker. I was expecting more of a kick in the caliente burger being in SoCal advertising something as spicy better have a good kick to it. The New Yorker was right on the mark though. Swevice is friendly and they have a very wide range of drink options which is great. read more

Campus Cafe - The New Yorker - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The daily specials are awesome. They won't be listed on the website so call in and ask what they're offering for the day, or sign up when you do get there. You're able to view their main menu as well as order online on their website. So far my favorite daily special is the spicy pork bulgogi/Korean bbq. It comes with rice and salad with a DELICIOUS house dressing. I have also tried their chicken buffalo sub special, but, for me, for the cost and their reputation of having great dailies it was not up to par with other spicy buffalo chicken focused recipes I've tasted elsewhere in the past. Today I tried their hot sandwich Santa Fe Beef and it was the greatest sandwich I have tried in a very long time. I added onions to my sandwich (because I love onions). I can imagine myself craving this particular sandwich in the future. If you like Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches or roast beef definitely give it a try The location is also amazing! And the staff is just as wonderful. read more

The food from this little cafe is delicious! The owners are super friendly and remember you by name. It is our favorite place to go for lunch during work. They have a comfortable and beautiful outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. Or you can take it to go. The sandwiches, salads, and daily specials are delicious! My favorite sandwich is the Carlsbad Classic. It is huge and does not skimp on the meat!!! And my favorite specials are the BBB (Friday) and teriyaki chicken (Wednesday). Highly recommend if you work anywhere near the Palomar Airport or Carlsbad Business Park. You won't regret it! read more

Campus Cafe - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Really awesome place to go for lunch! They have a daily special which is what I usually get. My favorite is the Spicy Chicken they have on Mondays! read more

The owners are so sweet (hi Song!) and their food is delicious. You can tell they love what they do and it shows in their food. I feel like I was eating with family when she came by to ask how our meal was. My husband got the M club and I got the Friday special: bibimbap. Must try if you are in the area!! Finding the place is a little tricky, go to the business area to what looks like the buildings lobby/visitor parking and you can park there and walk over to the cafe tucked away in a hidden oasis. read more

Campus Cafe - Bibimbap and the M club - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Go here for lunch!! Uni will greet you like an old friend and remember your name after the first visit. Specials are always amazing as well as the standard sandwiches and salads etc. read more

2 of the best Deli's I have been to this one and Tinas deli! THE BEST BLT/A in San Diego! read more

Campus Cafe - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Pre-Yelp, I used to work in Carlsbad from mid-2008 to mid 2011. Around 2010 I had heard from coworkers about this cafe tucked inside a business park that houses mainly biotech companies. Considering I had 30 minute lunches I would call them at least half hour prior to picking up my lunch. This was one of two cafes I would go on a somewhat regular basis for lunch. Although they have a decently sized sandwich menu I rarely ever ordered sandwiches from here, instead going to my other regular cafe if I was ever in the mood for them. Instead I would order from their daily specials, which are offered Tuesday-Friday. Considering the owner's Korean ethnicity the daily specials are their interpretation of classic Korean or Japanese dishes. 1. Tuesday - Japanese curry. This is the closest thing I can get to Japanese curry in a restaurant in San Diego as Coco Ichibanya and Curry House are no longer here. They are generous with the chicken pieces, potato pieces are big and the roux is more savory than sweet, similar to Golden Curry. There is plenty of stew to mix with the rice. 2. Wednesday - teriyaki chicken. My least favorite special as their chicken is bland, I don't like California rolls and with rice in addition to sushi it feels like I'm being overloaded on rice. I only had this once and since then I get lunch elsewhere on Wednesdays. 3. Thursday - spicy pork. This is pork marinated in gochujang, which is spicy Korean pepper paste. There's plenty of meat and rice here for two portions. Not too spicy and it keeps well for later. I like their salad dressing. 4. Friday - BBB (aka bibimbap). The iconic Korean mixed rice dish with egg included. The typical vegetables are included such as julienned carrots, zucchini with gochujang, lettuce and bean sprouts. There's less meat than compared to spicy pork but bibimbap is supposed to be an even mix of veggies and meat. With my love of dolsot bibimbap (served in a hot stone pot) this is the only interpretation of non-dolsot bibimbap I've ordered on a somewhat regular basis. I usually got my orders to go but for the nostalgia revisits that I've done within the last six months I got to enjoy the tables outside the cafe. The koi pond in the middle of the business park is a stark contrast to the surrounding buildings but made eating lunch more serene. Daily specials are $10, more expensive from several years back. Quality is still the same. Owners are friendly. Still a .50 charge if you spend less than $5 on card. read more

Campus Cafe - Bibimbap - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here for lunch. The place was banging! Delicious, delicious, delicious! Ordered the Italian Flavor! Everything was great, but the bread was stellar. Super soft, but because it was grilled, it was crunchy on the outside, adding great texture. The melted Gouda was SO good. Very gooey and full of flavor. I highly recommend if you're working near them, even if you aren't, you have to come here! The prices are just right too. The staff are amazingly friendly. Sandra, you're the best! read more

Campus Cafe - Italian Flavor! DELIcious! - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Was really looking forward to trying this Deli out, ordered up the special wrap of the day and requested sprouts! Drove back to my office, and found lettuce instead of the requested and paid for Sprouts! Would have given more start had they got the order right, wrap was pretty tasty and they did not skimp on the meats, cheese or bacon - if only the sprouts had made it to my wrap! read more

I went to this place for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. They have a good selection of menu items and even have some hot food items! I ordered one of the specials for the day, which was a roast beef pepper sandwich. It was huge and so delicious. Customer service was very friendly and personable. There is an really nice outside area with plenty of tables to eat at. I am definitely going back to try more items on the menu. read more

With a lil cafe tucked away in a business park Campus Cafe shines!!! The food is great and the service is very professional and fast. Obviously with it being in the business park it gets packed for noon lunch but they do a great job handling the crowd. Everyone is family here and they make the food accordingly! Try the healthy sandwhiches or chicken Caesar wraps! Stop by if your in the area they have a great Koi pond and large seating area to enjoy your meal in peace! read more

Campus cafe, the hidden lunch time gem! Located along La Place Ct, tucked away back on the first floor of this commercial business building. Seating is a few tables inside and some great outdoor patio seating for small groups and individuals. With a loaded sandwich menu, Campus offers some great meals that have that home style lunch feel. Choosing one of the stacked sandwiches, "The Carlsbad" I was pleasantly surprised by the size and quality of the meal... Yep a meal. This sandwich was decent helping, so be prepared if your not a big eater. Service here is great! Although the plates take a little long at lunch due to the number of people, it's worth the wait. Drinks wise, you have a few fridges with your favorite beverages and fountain soft drink. Free water is offered. Overall Food: 4-5 Drink: 3-5 Service: 4-5 Coming back: Yes read more

Soba salad for the win. The daily specials are fast to go so order ahead if you want to save your day read more

Great quality sandwiches here for a little over $5. Tuna on Squaw is my favorite combo. Squaw is a really robust bread suited for bold flavors. Their roast beef is on the salty side, so I recommend the tuna on squaw, and turkey on wheat. read more

The Campus Cafe is a great lunch option during the week. I often find myself here when I forget to pack a lunch or am not feeling the lunch I have packed for myself. The last few times I have gone, I have ordered the soup, because I love soup. I look forward to trying their specials because they look to die for. The outside patio area is very serene and peaceful. A great get away when working inside all day. The employees working at the counter are always patient and very helpful when ordering. read more

Great local breakfast spot. Lunches are pretty bomb, as well. Definitely the best around, that I'm aware of. They have a daily lunch special that I always call and check on. The sunrise delight is good or a double bacon and egg breakfast bagel will make you full for hours. read more

They provide three vegetarian options. A sandwich, a burrito and a burger I Love their vegetarian garden burger.

This place is amazing. I've only been there twice SO FAR, but both times I have had excellent customer service & even better food! I love that this place is family-owned. They are so friendly and definitely do not have a problem striking up a conversation and getting to know you a bit to make your experience a bit more personal and enjoyable. The first time I got a custom sandwich and today I'm having one of their Friday specials...they have daily specials in addition to their regular menu. It is located in a commercial part of Carlsbad, which is really convenient for those of us that work nearby! It's in a cute little area, which makes it a great place to enjoy your lunch away from your desk. They've got tables inside and tables outside where you can enjoy the little pond and sunshine (under an umbrella or not!). I will definitely be returning and continue to spread the word about this great little cafe. read more

This is a hidden gem in a business park down the street from my work. They make the best quality deli sandwiches in the area and for the price it cannot be beat. I was introduced to this gem by a co-worker and I couldn't thank him more for the recommendation. Highly recommend calling in your order if you stop by from 12-1pm M-F it gets really busy from all the local workers taking there lunch. They also have daily specials which you can find out when you call in or when you walk in to the deli they have a chalk board with the specials written on it. Enjoy! I know I have. read more

Great place to relax. The people that work there are super friendly and just seem rather happy to be there. The food is AMAZING, hands down it was sooooo good that I had another sandwich right after i finished my first. I would go here more often if they were open on the weekend. Foodies, take the day off and visit this place, it is a little hard to find but my god is it a diamond in the ruff. read more

legiiiiit. I yelped this place since I work nearby, and everybody is right. This hidden deli has the best asian food ever. Hella random, but freakin awesome. My favorite is spicy pork wednesdays... the bibimbap on fridays is also awesome. I still have yet to try the curry chicken tuesdays (i think) and teriyaki chicken thursdays. Not sure what monday is. I'm sure it's awesome too. So yep- I get my fix of asian food here. Good sandwiches too. Super friendly korean family I think runs this place. Very nice outdoor seating area in this business complex- great for San Diego!! read more

If you're looking for an affordable - if not cheap - place to eat lunch, the Campus Cafe delivers. I've been frequenting this family-owned deli for a couple of years and have never been disappointed...except when they run out of curry! VEGGIE BURGER = AWESOME, perfectly toasted bun and all. This is definitely one of my favorites. INDIAN STYLE CURRY -- A vegetarian melody of carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, tofu paneer (yes, somehow these are fused), onion alongside a large bed of steamed rice. I was able to save half of it for my lunch the next day (#win). OUTDOOR DINING -- The courtyard that you can eat at here will make your offficescape looked like chopped liver! Filled with succulents, foliage - yes, there's a water feature - as well as sunny & shaded tables to dine at, this is a cool place for a lunch with up to 3 other people (due to table size). There are 6-8 outdoor tables plus a few indoors. Oh - and if you order something here and want mustard it's called YELLOW not MUSTARD! ;) *$5 minimum on credit card transactions. read more

Awesomely tasty food, great prices, even better service. The owner truly cares for his customers..something rare nowadays. Highly recommended. Andrew read more

First thing about Campus Cafe - Don't trust Google Maps to get you here! G.Maps says that this place is in the middle of an highway when its actually in the adjacent business park. Once that get settled, I left Campus Cafe very impressed, and full! The sandwiches were great, full of meat, and the line moved quickly during the lunch rush. The prices per sandwich seems to range from $6-$7, which is not that bad at all. This is a great place for lunch. Check it out! read more

LOVE this little gem :) I've converted my office and now we order from "the deli" nearly everyday. Their sandwiches and soups are delicious, made with quality ingredients and as a big bonus, won't break the bank. But the food isn't even the best part - what sets Campus Café apart from the rest is the service. Only one other local deli in the area compares in this department and it makes the little extra drive to either totally worth it. A big thanks to everyone behind the counter for always being so friendly and helpful - we really, really appreciate you! read more

Wow! This place is amazing!! I had the chicken teriyaki combo- so good! The choice was perfect, no bones or fat like other teriyaki places. Sauce is homemade too. OMG- the homemade sesame dressing is delicious! I could seriously drink it! My son had a Ham sandwich that was also good. He only wanted ham, mayo and bread but it was still very tasty. Good quality ingredients! My friend told me the pork special on Thursday is even better than the Teriyaki... I'm for sure coming back for that! I should have taken a pic of my food but I was so hungry and it was soooooo good! read more

#1: This cafe is a hidden gem. Period. Once you see the red tents and relaxing waterfall/pond, you'll understand why so many office professionals love coming here year-round. It is an OASIS away from the cage. #2: Always, always, always try the Pan-Asian/Korean specials -- udon, teriyaki, curries on rice; you can never go wrong and the portions are MASSIVE. If you're like me, that comes down to a $5 lunch and a $5 dinner on my busy days. #3: The deli staples are absolutely solid (and I've worked in NYC delis to pay my way through school). I've gotten the garden burger over a dozen times and it is always big and always satisfying-- loaded with sprouts, on gorgeous toasted bread, with a heap of fresh cut vegetables. #4: Yuni and Song (the owners) ALWAYS remember your name. I love that about them -- they take care of their regulars and keep everything well stocked and clean. #5: SUPPORT this local business. They've been taking care of Carlsbad professionals for over a decade. They do this because of daily hard work and consistent service. Skip the big chains if you're in the area because it will be worth your dollar. read more

Great food, great people, good prices. Best bbb you can get, better than 99% of the ones we got on south Korea! Haven't worked in the area for 2 years now and still manage to make 3 Fridays here a month. It can be a little difficult to find back in the corner, but it's definately worth it. read more

Friends and I drove here for lunch during the week. The owners (at least I think he was) was so nice and personable. This cafe is very nice, super convenient and the food is great!! Definitely coming back. read more

I work in a small office and everyday we go to lunch all together. We have a number of local restaurants in our weekly "rotation" and the Campus Cafe (or simply "Campus" as we call it) is at the top of our list. Not only is the food top notch - after just a few times of going, the owner remembered all our names! They have great outside seating and the owner brings you your order in most cases. Campus is known for their great sandwiches and excellent Korean Combo specials. Some of our favorites include: The Gouda Club, The BBB, The Newport and the Chicken Teriyaki. Defiantly make sure you add Campus to your lunch rotation. 5 stars when they drop the bagged chips and add some side options. read more

I eat here all the time and so do all my coworkers and family members. It's a little hard to find but so worth it. The daily specials are my favorite especially the chicken curry and the Bibimbap (aka BBB) special which include a variety of uber fresh veggies over hot rice with a fried egg on top. Comes with some spicy sauce that you can adjust heat or no heat. The spicy pork is not too spicy but fabulous. They also have great huge salads packed to go with a secret yummy dressing that is peanuty and super delish!! Yunie, the owner and his wife are incredibly genuine and make you feel right at home. Customers are greeted on a first name basis. They offer catering and can custom make things on request. My very favorite place to go for lunch and an occasional breakfast burrito! Santa Maria!!! This place rocks!!!!!! read more

My search for my Asian fix in Carlsbad is fulfilled! A friend of mine took me here saying that the daily specials are pretty bomb. I had a spicy bulgogi and that hit the spot for me. It tasted like true bulgogi with sesame and slight searing on it. It also came with a generous serving of iceberg lettuce salad with miso dressing. I'm not a sandwich fan but I love being able to get my Asian fix during lunch, and this fits it! read more

Favorite lunch spot! Their service is great and food is healthy and delicious. They kinda have a secret menu in a sense because it gets emailed out! Recommended there chicken salad with sesame dressing, it's like liquid crack!!!! read more

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When I started working in Carlsbad, I made it my mission to find the best deli near work. This is one of the best, if not THE best, lunch spots in the area. My go-to is the California club. The specials are always good - you can sign up for the specials email list on the website. Get there early on BBQ Thursday or you'll be waiting in a long line (but it's still worth it). It is only by a miracle of self control that I don't eat here every single day. read more

Campus Cafe - Spicy BBQ pork as a salad - Thursday special - Delis Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Perfect hidden lunch spot! The food is amazing and there is a nice place to sit outside if you have the time. The family that runs the place is great too! read more