Stopped here on our way from Berkeley to Sonoma. Chicken salad was one of the best salads I've ever…read morehad, and my husband said the same of the chicken sandwich. High quality ingredients and nice staff. Highly recommend for a chill and nourishing meal

Visiting Petaluma, I stopped at Belfare for lunch. I ordered the Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich…read more For $20, I was expecting one of the best sandwiches I've ever had...l'm sad to say the chicken wasn't as tender (or as large/filling) as I expected it to be. I've had fried chicken sandwiches with a much larger piece of chicken at a bit lower of a price point. I'm not local to Petaluma though, so it's likely I'm just not aware of the local prices/portions. After I tried it, I wished I had ordered one of their seasonal menu items I was considering. (They source from local vendors and change their menu based on what is currently in season, which I really appreciate.) Service was nice and welcoming. You order at the counter then find a seat.

This is my new favorite sandwich shop…read more Fresh, high-quality, and thoughtfully made. I tried the Petaluma sandwich with fresh sourdough, turkey, cheddar, pickled onion, avocado, and arugula. It's a classic sandwich, but every ingredient felt elevated. The sourdough tasted freshly baked, the turkey portion was generous and clearly good quality, and everything came together in a way that felt carefully crafted for freshness and flavor. I especially liked the pickled onion, which added a nice vinegar bite, and the arugula, which gave it a peppery finish. Overall, it was simple, fresh, and really well done. A great sandwich shop if you appreciate quality ingredients.

Stopping in for lunch on our way up the coast and it definitely hit the spot. The little shop is so…read morecute, simple, and has plenty of seating. The guy working (maybe the owner) was so friendly and very helpful when it came to making a decision. They have plenty of vegetarian options. My sandwich was very good. Very fresh ingredients, but a little too much aioli and I wish they had tomato. I loved the jalapeno cheese bread offering. Next time I would also add pickles.

Great spot in Downtown Petaluma for lunch! They are known for their Italian style sandwiches served…read moreon their schiacciata bread. For four we split 4 different sandwiches and they were all delicious! There are a few smaller tables inside but it seems like they do a lot of takeout business. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be returning when I am in the area!

Really good spot to pick up an interesting Italian sandwich. We weren't too hungry so we split two…read moresandwiches among four of us. They are not large so a hungry adult can easily put one away themselves. Service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed checking out the other items for sale while we wait for our food to be made. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the theater district and want something fast and portable.

The place is really really good!! The three-dimensional sign in store and little things say it all,…read moreUnbelievable and i am picky..with that said.. the sandwiches are too small, I would have to order two Pastrami sandwiches next time (5'10" - 172lbs). Hope this helps

Best deli in Petaluma and it's not close. I have been going here for close to 20 years and have…read morenever been disappointed. Staff is always welcoming and warm, sandwiches are excellent. Meatball on sourdough baguette is my go-to.

Banh Mi is great and came out fast, and they are super accommodating…read more They don't have hot water, but they boiled hot water just for us. I asked if they made their coffee without sugar. They said it was pre-mixed with sugar, but they could make one without sugar, it would just take a little while, so I opted for the black tea. They noticed we wanted to sit indoors so told us we could bring in the chairs from outside so that we could sit indoors. They brought everything out to our table even though it is designed for us to pick up at the counter. Super friendly and welcoming environment. We don't come by this way very often, but if we were in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to come back!!

Came in to have lunch on a Friday. Enjoyed the beef Banh Mi sandwich with a fried egg. Also…read moreordered the beef broth soup with meatballs. Both of these were so delicious. The service is fantastic. I will definitely come back. After having the beef brought soup, I realize that this is now something that I will crave on cold days. They have a parking lot and pricing is very reasonable.

I started working in a preschool here in Petaluma and there aren't many options for food to get…read morelunches that are nearby. One of my coworkers said to order sandwich at Charley's and swears they have the best sandwiches! I went to check it out a couple times but obly got their tuna salad and bought some pita chips as I wasn't able to order food beforehand. The tuna was soo good! Finally yesterday I got more time and ordered Haley's panini and it was THE BEST! Warm sandwich with turkey, cheese, pepperoncini and pesto cream! It melts in my mouth! U devoured the first half in 2mins! Ambiance is great although i really didn't stay to eat! Hopefully next time! Overall I will definitely buy again!

I've been driving by the deli on way to downtown for years but never had the opportunity to stop in…read moreuntil recently. The experience was a bit strange from the start and the two people working (one at the register and one behind the deli counter) were both pretty aloof. The individual working the register was too busy engaged in what I can only assume was a very engaging conversation with another customer and the one behind the deli was MIA for almost 10 minutes while I waited awkwardly, unsure if the deli was even open. When someone finally came to the deli counter, I decided to order, pay, and get out of there as quickly as possible. I ordered a reuben sandwich, grabbed a beer, and paid. Then I was prompted to leave a tip - I was a bit shocked by this that I didn't even know what to do. I instinctually hit 20% and it wasn't until I was in the car that I realized I just tipped on a can of beer I grabbed out of the fridge and for a sandwich that I waited 10 minutes for, just to place the order.. lol. All other things aside, the sandwich was okay. A pretty good reuben, but far from the best. The bread was super thin and not well toasted so it became really soggy. Soggy reubens are the worst. We've all had one before - the bread just disintegrated and it just started to fall apart. Overall, the sandwich was okay but there are far better places in town to grab a sandwich that will at least pretend they are happy you stopped by, and won't ask you for a tip for the privilege of doing so.

Stopped in for a quick sandwich on our drive to the Coast. The staff was very friendly and helpful…read moreand the sandwiches were great!!! Wish we lived closer and could stop in more often!!

I normally go to the North McDowell location and always get the Cubano and it's great every time…read more However, today I was near the South McDowell location so I stopped by for my favorite sandwich. I'm so surprised by what I got. $14.76 for a messy sandwich with barely any meat. Very disappointing.

Old school neighborhood tavern connected to a full service deli. Uhh, two of my favorite types of…read moreestablishments in one? Heck ya! On my recent visit, I tried the Rachel sando. It's like a Reuben only with Cole slaw instead of Sauerkraut. Served warm on Rye of course. So good! I give it a 9 of 10 only one demerit for no pickle on the side. Call me a purist.

I have been going to Rays for 3 years. I usually get the Dimitri and add Chicken or Turkey. It is…read morean expensive sandwich so I rarely treat myself. Sadly, Today will be my last time going to Rays. The sandwich I got today was so SMALL. It was TINY. The bread could not have been smaller. It seems they switched bread or something? It was barely worth the price before but definitely not anymore. Very bummed. I try to support local but it's just too $$$$& for what you get.

Wow!! Hands down the best pastries in Petaluma (and maybe further)…read more The selection of both sweet and savory options is out of this world. SO many croissant, muffins, bread, cake, and other pastries to choose from. You can never leave with just one (hence my order of 5 items) Coffee is also delish and the quality of all the food is top tier. Lovely customer service as well. Nice outdoor seating on a sunny day :)

Cute little bakery in downtown Petaluma-- it's bright, airy, and has a friendly neighborhood joint…read morevibe. They have specialty shelf stable chocolate and snacks and a display full of beautiful desserts! ** pistachio cream puff (4.5/5): unlike the more traditional choux shell, this one was laminated like croissant dough-- fun! The cream was also thick enough to not leak everywhere and didn't taste artificial. Really enjoy this one! ** strawberry and cream chiffon cake slice (3.5/5): didn't really feel like a chiffon cake or maybe it was on the drier side. It worked well with the mascarpone frosting though, which was smooth and a little too rich for me by itself. There wasn't too much strawberry besides the sweet jam layer in the middle. ** Brutta mi buoni (4/5): translated to "ugly but delicious," this craggly meringue actually caught my eye and curiosity for its looks. I'm usually not a fan of meringues, but this one was loaded with nuts and was tasty. Kind of tastes like a refined version of those Lucky Charms cereal marshallows in a good way! Happy with my little haul at Stellina Pronto! They were friendly and had a few window seats + outdoor seating. I'll probably stop by next time I'm in the area to try some new items. Definitely check them out if you're nearby!

A student at Casa sold us a discount card that included Sonoma Sourdough Sandwiches. I didn't know…read morethis shoo existed. My husband and I decided to try it, and we were happy to learn about this place. The sandwiches were fresh and delicius. They are generous sized sandwiches that we enjoyed. The restaurant is bigger than it looks from the outside. They have inside seating and a private parking lot, which made our visit convenient. The woman that took care of our order and sandwiches was pleasant. If you're looking for a fresh delicious sandwich, you'll find it here.

A nice rest stop for us in between the Bay Area & Mendocino. Plenty of parking in a small business…read morearea Fair priced sandwiches, loaded with meat. For us though, we compared it to California Sourdough and the bread was not quite as good (4/5 bread compared to to 5/5) Can order online ahead of time which was definitely a plus