Southern California is a pastrami grinder paradise. D'Elia's pastrami has an excellent flavor. They just need to figure out how to keep juicy without making the bread soggy. Their pastrami grinder gets a 9 out of 10. It wouldn't take much to move it to a 10 but it was just too soggy. Also they had banana pepper slices rather than hot yellow wax peppers. It was the biggest grinder I've had during this trip to California so if you go here bring a friend to help you eat or plan on bringing half of it home for later. read more

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Highly recommended by a friend. Service was great, got the salami, ham and capicola sandwich, really good cold cuts, but the bread was very stale and had to be returned. The Philly cheesesteak recommended by staff, was bland and disappointing. Likely just a bad day. I'll give it another try in the future. read more

My grandmother who is now 92 took me here 30 years ago and I had my first grinder. She would tell me about how when she first started going here she would buy a grinder for 35 cents. Growing up it was always a treat to go to D'Elia's. I no longer live in Southern California but every time I am remotely close, my family swings by and grabs a grinder. It is by far the best sandwich we have ever had. The thin shaven lettuce, fresh deli meat & cheese, which is the perfect ratio or meat to cheese, and the freshest most delicious bread. D'Elia's is not only delicious but also a forever cherished memory. read more

The sandwiches are the best tasting grinders I have ever had. What makes them so good? The rolls that they use. Very crusty on the outside but soft inside. Very good. read more

The food was fresh, tasty, and the help at the counter was very friendly SMS efficient.

I love D'Elia's ham grinder's and fries so good. The grinders are a love or hate because of the bread it is crunchy which I love. It has remained the same over the last 20 years always good. I eat here at least 3xs a month and never get tired of it. I recommend you give it a try. read more

Great atmosphere is sandwiches, potato salad, especially their cupcakes. They are very delicious!

Had this sandwich place on my bucket list, Wow this has to be the worst sandwich I've ever eaten. Horrible to be exact. The bread is so dry and hard it felt like a sandwich on crackers. Please go elsewhere. Tummy Stuffers or Cheba Hut. I did complain and asked for softer bread and they said they're known for their bread to be crumbly, yikes!!! Never again will I dine here. read more

Jasmine at your Orangecrest location is phenomenal!!Ive been coming to DElias since the 80's when u were down on Washington and Van Buren! And its always had the same great taste and quality ingredients!! read more

All ways delivers had never a problem with my oder satisfaction at 100 percent dilias is been to to go wen I am in moreno valley or perris have to have Delias every chace I can get it been a Custer late 80's read more

Okay this was the worst sandwich I ever had they don't give you any meat it was tasteless horrible there are better sandwich places in Riverside cheba Hut is fire in downtown Riverside go there read more

D'Elia's Grinders - Wtf is this I want a explanation why screw your customers like this you guys are lucky you close at 6 today - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Gotta agree with the other 1* reviews on here. As I unwrapped my turkey club this review starting rolling through my head. You have got to be kidding me. There was like one slice of turkey a single slice of bacon and 4 inches of bread. This was my first and you guessed it, last visit. No bro. I'm writing this 10 hours after I opened the sandwich in my car, to start eating. It was during my lunch break so I just now came here to read the reviews. I was wondering if I was going to see anyone complaining about the lack of meat. Yep. read more

The Best Sandwiches!!! Customer Service was great!! Lotsa new faces, but all was GREAT!! Thank You, D'Elias Grinders! #itsthebread

Always a treat coming to this establishment, can't beat a plain ham grinder , perfect absolutely Fries are always hot and ready. Bread always fresh and crunchy. read more

D'Elia's Grinders - Drink - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

There was no mayo no mustard no oil or vinegar. The sandwich is extremely dry. Have ate here before and got the same sandwich just not good,.. read more

I was a bit disappointed in this place, nothing really stood out as good or great. The turkey had no flavor, and the bread is mediocre at best. The cashier did not welcome or greet, she just stood there and looked at me until I started to order. The sandwiches are stacked and hearty, so there is no lack or shortage of meat and veggies, but I wish the overall quality of the meat, bread and veggies was better. read more

Sorry to say this, but everything is just average. There's no reason for me to really go back.

Wow big juicy and tasty the big g Sicilian perfect when you need a good sub and the cost is not bad this place is perfect I highly recommend this place read more

I really wanted to like this place since it's a staple in riverside and there's so many good reviews . However I order their club sub and the bread was so unbelievably hard (maybe it's because I went in the evening and the bread isn't fresh idk) but once I took everything out and used my own bread it was delicious their meats are good . My partner had a steak and cheese sub he was not a fan of it , the steak had too much fat and not enough flavor . We also order their cookies which were good . read more

My husband grew up in Riverside , CA and his father was the principal at the school across the street. Everytime we visit the community we try to fit in a lunch at this special spot. Same wonderful sandwiches, great service and beautiful place for fun casual dining. read more

Usually, the pastrami sandwich is very good, but this last time it was not good , pastrami sandwich was wet bread, greasy terrible tasty like they just boil it. I'll never go back! wet greasy the bread was soggy before we started eating it. I've never experienced such a bad bad. I used to eat there back in the 80s and I'm never going back so sad to see all this. You know non-caring people for the company that don't belong there Tony read more

Been going to Delia's since I was a little girl and they were a literally sandwich stand. Today was greeted by the rudest worker, Destiny. She literally acted like she was too busy to be kind or respectful and like we should be privileged to have her help us! Very disappointed to see this once friendly atmosphere turned into a bunch or workers who act like they are doing you a favor! Hopefully they will renew the customer service they once had. read more

Love this place.... Always get the double d turkey. I hear some people don't care for the crusty bread, but that's my favorite part.... Not soggy bread like other deli's. Wish they would open a restaurant in Corona! read more

I was in Riverside for a Dr's appointment and after I had my visit i had asked my wife if she would want to get a grinder from D'Elia's Well she was excited and said sure. Mind you I have only had a grinder from D'Elia's once before but I was great and very filling. So if and whenever I'm in the Riverside area I'll be sure to come to D'Elia's read more

Delicious old fashioned grinder! Yes, it's the bread that makes it. Love the extra toppings you can add, like bell peppers and pepperoncini. Lots to choose from, hot grinders, cold grinders, burgers and various sides. Their macaroni salad is delicious and tastes home made, not the vinegary stuff at the grocery stores. Be sure to load their app on Toast - they have good rewards! read more

Love D'Elias and have for most of my 66 years! We are regulars here and crave a fix if we haven't been for a while. Highly recommend! It's the bread!! Messy but oh so good!!! read more

D'Elia's Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Grinders are still the best in town. Didn't take long for my order and the they are friendly

If you miss the Grinder Haven that was in Ontario on Holt Blvd then miss it no more. This is the exact same family that owned that spot and the grinders taste exactly the same. Came here for the first time yesterday and it brought back so many memories from the 80's and 90's of Grinder Haven. It was so good I went back the next day. read more

D'Elia's Grinders - WHOLE - Regular Cold Grinder with ham - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

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I've been a frequent customer of D'Elia's Grinders for years; in particular, D'Sicilian, D'Loaded Cheese Steak, and D'All American Club are some of my favorites. Since COVID, though, it has not been the same, and it is of course for understandable reasons. Each sandwich that I've had at D'Elia's is amazing, and I am always a fan of the texture of the crisp bread. To make the sandwiches taste even better, I often marinate it with olive oil. Generalities aside, there are two things that I have think need improvement since my first few visits. During my most recent dine-in experience, the tables were fairly greasy, and I did not feel comfortable dining in after that experience. Of course, take out is also an option, and I have often gotten D'Elia's tasty sandwiches delivered. I am one who will deconstruct their sandwich at home out of convenience for not having to wash my hands, and I unfortunately hurt myself biting straight into what I believe was an olive seed. I am one who often watches what he puts into his mouth, but I think this was unfortunate since the seed was inside the olive. read more

D'Elia's Grinders - Olive seed... Ouch! - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Stale bread Slimy meat Cheese not melted on a hot sandwich $20 for one meal for one person Avoid at all costs read more

Delish sandwiches! Eat there instead of take out because the bread is SOOOOO much better when you eat there.

Got 2 large grinders and they only put 2 slices of meat on the whole sandwich and give us stale bread and then charge 30 bucks very disappointed highly would not recommend this place didn't know i was paying for a lettuce sandwich read more

D'Elia's Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Always a FANTASTIC experience! Great food, great people and AWESOME service. Make the drive from Yucca Valley as often as possible. 30 years of loving "the bread" read more

This is hands-down, my favorite place to eat a sandwich. My go to grinder is always the ham with all the toppings minus the sprouts. I've been coming here since I was in high school in the 1980s. There's just something about the bread that keeps you coming back. Yes, they could put more meat (they will if you pay extra.) and the bread to topping ratio might be off, but it's still a crave worthy sandwich that keeps me coming back. We usually get our sandwiches to go, but we've also enjoyed a cool evening on the patio. Service is usually average. Our orders are usually correct and the employees do their job. read more

I love Delia's grinders they're the best bread the best lunch meat and it's nice to go in and just relax been eating there for almost 55 years I'm from the old town of sunnymead now called Moreno valley. I would recommend anybody to go eat a sandwich there it's the best. I've been going there to eat since I was 14 love the place enjoy it. read more

D'Elia's Grinders - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Clean , great customer service Delicious food a bit on the greasy side with the pastrami sandwich but great selection read more

Wonderful food! Awesome customer service ! Clean eating area. Best sandwiches in Riverside!

Once again, never disappointed here. One of the best sandwich shops in the IE. Service is always spot on and sandwiches are always delicious . read more

Food was on point! They do need to add additional seating during the lunch rush. No room inside to sit. Good thing the rain stopped so I could eat outside. read more

D'Elia's Grinders - Outside dinning - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California

Nice workers. Horrible grinder. One slice of meat on a giant piece of bread. Waste of time and money read more

D'Elia's Grinders - One slice of meat of ham one slice of turkey. Laughable - Sandwiches Near Me - Riverside, California