Love Dexter's Deli and have only good things to say about it! First of all I had never heard of it but being a new pet parent I am sure glad I found it. It's such a great SD store that has a boutique feel and carries such a variety of products and many items I never knew existed. The staff were super friendly and love that my dog enjoyed all the treats they gave him. Both of the employees I spoke with were super knowledgeable and really had a passion for dogs. I ended up buying some flower essence and another other calming item, which I didn't know had existed and was happy I was introduced to them by the staff. I will say that I am most impressed and pleased that they fully support rescues and adoptions and we received a "share the love" gift that included some great items like a bag of food that was so generous. Not to mention that it's a woman-owned small business. I'll definitely be back and am looking forward to checking out the other locations! read more

Dexter's Deli went above and beyond for us! We called after they were already closed, and not only did they still process our order over the phone, the woman we spoke with was incredibly nice and helpful and even left it out on the back step so we could pick it up. She also surprised us by leaving a bag of extra treats in with our order, which was such a thoughtful touch. She was beyond kind and accommodating. You can tell they truly care about their customers and their pets. Exceptional service like this is rare. Highly recommend supporting this amazing local dog food store! read more

I've been a loyal customer of Dexter's Deli for a while, which makes this review disappointing to write. I stopped in recently with my dog and had an unpleasant, uncomfortable experience. While I briefly turned around to look at treats, my dog was near another dog that walked into our path. Nothing happened, there was no incident, no aggression, no chaos. But the woman behind the counter immediately scolded me and chose to critique my dog parenting skills in front of others. It felt unnecessary and condescending. As a regular customer, I would have expected a more supportive and professional approach, especially in a store that markets itself as dog-friendly and community-oriented. To make it worse, right after reprimanding me, she asked if I wanted to donate to their Valentine's Day special. The lack of awareness in that moment was honestly shocking. I support local businesses and understand that managing dogs in-store can require attentiveness, but the way this was handled made me feel judged and unwelcome. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

Picked up a birthday cake for my dog here! They can customize the text and it looks great! My dog loved the cake too! We got the peanut butter birthday cake and requested pink icing. There were a ton of frozen cakes in the freezer ready to go or be customized. There are a lot of gifts, toys, treats also available for purchase here. It was pretty busy on a Saturday morning and we had to wait a few minutes to get the custom text added to the cake. read more

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Dexter's Deli really brings it for the dogs! We usually visit the Carlsbad location. However, when in Del Mar, we stop in. All their locations are skilled at bringing just what you want or need to market in a compact space. On the most recent trip to Del Mar, I stopped in to use some points. I picked up a honey pot treat and toy dispenser. We didn't have a dog with us on this day, but I love they always have some tasty treats out for the animals visiting. My baby girl who is now one, received her puppy package from Dexter's Deli and this will make you a loyal fan of the store. It provides their first box/bag of food, some treats and extras to get your puppy off to a great start. They have one of the largest selection of "birthday party" hats and bandanas and the best pupcakes that they will customize for you. I also love that this location provides some special treats for a dog community we are part of. Dexter's Deli will always bee one of our pup favorites! #YelpEliteNCSD #OriginalYelpers #DelMar #PuppyPackage read more

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The team here is always friendly and knowledgeable about the products. I love that they give my pup a few treats every time we come in. They have high quality foods and treats and a wide assortment of toys and dog supplies. My dog loves the pupcakes for his birthday! read more

Our dog trainer (Get Pawsitive Dog Training) recommended we go to Dexter's to inquire about a suitable dog food for our new puppy. To say I was impressed with my experience would be an understatement. Every sales person was beyond helpful. Patiently answered all of my questions and was SO knowledgeable. They have everything you could need/want for a new puppy, and I loved their unique selection of dog toys (much better than Pet Co/Pet Smart). They have a program for new dog owners and kindly gift you a very generous food package to trial foods/treats. Everyone was so friendly, warm, and made me and my pup feel welcome. They have earned my business as a long term customer! Highly recommend this shop. read more

I heard about Dexter's Deli through friends who had dogs and thought I'd check it out in case they had any cat food and was pleasantly surprised by their selection! I was so excited to see they carried RAWZ, Feline Natural, Open Farms, etc. since bigger retail stores don't typically carry them and I grabbed a bunch for my kitties! I also grabbed a pupcake for my childhood dog and she loved it! Will definitely be back when I am in the area :-) read more

Cute pet store with dedicated parking which is always a struggle in downtown Del Mar.you can bring your dog into the store and they get free treats. Came today for the Yelp Elle Picnic offer of a free beef woofer fir my dog. This round tasty looking treat is going to be a hit. There's a wide assortment of pet supplies from toys, trays, lots of collars and leashes. We're good on pet food so I didn't look at their selection. They also have had cute shirts and hats. May come back again when I have more time to explore. read more

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Can't believe I've never reviewed Dexter's Deli. We have been coming here for years-always for any of my pup's birthdays. Everyone loves their pupcakes:)) I also shop here for their food, which available in the freezer section. The bonus is, you get one free after a certain number. The food I buy requires I buy 16 before I get one free. However it costs $33/pack, so it is definitely worth it. Other food brands require only 6, 10 or 12. Another bonus is the points program. I always get $5 off during every visit because I rack up that many points:) Finally, my dogs just love going with me because they have the best staff and the best treats:) read more

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Dexter's Deli was recommended to me by a friend when I was looking for a birthday cake for my pup, so this review is focused on this! I called to ask if I needed to order ahead for the cake. The cakes are all premade and frozen, where you just need to thaw it. We just got the cup cake, but there's bigger ones that a couple dogs can share! You can also get your dog's name put on the cake which is awesome. I picked up the peanut butter pupcake since my dog loves PB, and we didn't have other pup friends around to share. Our husky devoured the cake too fast for me to catch a pic but he loved it, to say the least! There's so many great food options here, and a bunch of other things for both dogs and cats, so it's truly a one stop shop! I came in specifically for the cakes, but definitely had to restrain buying so many toys and treats for my pup. I stopped by in Feb 2021, so all still during the pandemic, and they required masks to enter. They also limited it to 2 people in the store and the employees let you know if you can come in. They were all so friendly, and let me know everything i needed to know about the cake I picked up! I'll definitely be back again soon to pick up more treats! read more

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The staff is very knowledgeable, and Nic helped me fine, right immunity supplements, and flea/tick prevention without pesticides. He also helped me find the right foods for my dogs conditions. The variety of foods, treats and healthy options for dogs, and cats is amazing! They love the Green Juju brands, Bamboo bowls, and bow ties. My new fave pet store! read more

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Super amazing and tasty cake. I purchased the round cake for my dog's 5 Birthday not really expecting her to eat it because she's picky at times but I was wrong. After lightning the candle I cut a piece of cake for her and she devoured it. I had a little as well but over the 2 days I spread out when I would give her cake. At the end her and I sat on the kitchen floor eating the icing. Customer Service: 5 Stars Atmosphere: 5 Stars Cake Quality: 5 Stars Store Neatness: 5 Stars Staff Appearance: 5 Stars read more

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Great curated items for dogs. The quality of the accessories, snacks and customer service is what keeps me coming back.

Customer service was excellent, so many healthy goodies for my little one that I wanted to buy but some are a bit expensive for my budget.

Such a fun shop! I stopped here after spending some time at Del Mar Dog Beach for my Nori girl's birthday, and they have a great variety of treats and frozen pup cakes to choose from! Got her a pink cake to share with my brother's dog, and they LOVED it! They will customize it within minutes for you if you ask. I didn't get a closeup of the cake (I completely forgot to), but here's a shot of Jack & Nori enjoying it read more

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I loved every second of coming here!! I've been to Dexter's before with a friend and now that I'm a new dog dad, I thought it was time I paid them a visit to see what I could get for the newest member in my household. Kelly helped me through picking some of the best items in their store! There was so much so choose from and she was so knowledgeable about all the different kibble product, supplements, treats, and so much more! They have treats, leashes, all the best food for your pup or cat, and probably even the things you don't even think about!! One of the coolest things was I signed up for their Adoption Day stuff and got over $100 worth of stuff for free!!!! What a crazy amazing service they offer!!! I will totally be back and I love my Dog Dad hat I got here too!!! read more

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If you're a dog owner, steer clear of Dexter's Deli. I had the misfortune of visiting this place with my dogs, and the experience was nothing short of a nightmare. First off, the big lady at the front counter attitude was rude. She seemed genuinely irritated by the presence of dogs, despite the fact that it's a pet store. It was as if my dog's mere existence was an inconvenience to them. Their rudeness was off the charts. My dog had an accident and urinated a little. This infuriated the big lady at the counter and he she kicked us out. I couldn't believe how unprofessional they were. It seemed like she was angry at the fact she had to do more work. Additionally, the store itself was unwelcoming. The aisles were cramped, making it difficult to navigate with a dog. It was clear that dogs were not welcome here, which is baffling given that it's a pet store. How could they not be dog friendly? To top it all off, the selection of products was mediocre at best, and the prices were exorbitant. I was going to buy dog food and treats but given they not dog friendly, i didnt. There are plenty of other pet stores out there that actually appreciate and cater to all kinds of pets and their owners. Save yourself the trouble and shop elsewhere. read more

Dexter's Deli is a must stop in Del Mar! Such a cute boutique where you can get your pet all you need for your Furbabies. It's tradition to go to the dog beach and go to Dexter's for a birthday cake and special treat for each of our pup's birthdays, as they absolutely love the personalized cake (they can do this on the spot). The good people here are so friendly and you can tell LOVE animals. Parking is on the street or a very small lot in front. Dog beach down the street, as well as a farmers market nearby on the weekends makes this a great place to visit when in the area! My dog, Cooper, gives it 2 paws up! read more

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I usually go to the Carlsbad location. They have a variety of treats and toys for your pup. I came to get my puppy a cake and a toy for her birthday. The staff is so friendly! read more

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Love this place! We were visiting from LA and wanted to get some treats for our doggie kids. The gentleman who helped was so nice and accommodating. We got a couple of cupcakes, and since we were driving back to LA, he gave us some ice pack for our mini cooler and some doggie treats. Definitely will be back next time we visit San Diego again read more

First time visiting this establishment w my son and our fry baby, Sweety. The ladies who were working at the time were so welcoming and helpful. It was my fur baby's 10th birthday and I needed to buy her a cupcake. I typically make her desserts and food but wanted to explore. We were pleasantly greeted, helped along the way, purchased and given samples. Let's say that my princess made sure to let me know she was extremely happy w the cupcake and samples. We will be returning for a purchase today! Thank you! read more

Dexter's Deli - Sweety sniffing out her 10th birthday cupcake! She pulled the cupcake everywhere as she demolished it. - Pet Stores Near Me - Del Mar, California

Love this pet store. The staff here are super friendly and helpful. My dog is tiny and we were looking for super small sizes which they didn't have but were willing to call other Dexter's around the county to try and track down the size for us past their closing time. When we told them about our dog's fickle food habits they went out of their way recommending various food choices and gave us a variety of samples to try. It really shows they are pet lovers that go above and beyond to help and make their customers happy! Highly recommend this pet store to anyone! read more

I was devastated and about to cry in front of this shop when they closed the shop at 6pm on Saturday and I arrived 2 minutes late. I know what you are wondering, why did I give this place 5 star? Full story unrolling below.... Our baby was turning 1 and we invited his 4 legged buddies. The party is at 7pm and we were desperate for a good dog cake and our friends suggested Dexters Deli to us. I was in Rancho Bernardo and called and placed a order for the cake at 5:30pm and the shop was about to close at 6pm. So I requested to wait extra 5 minutes and they said they would keep separate my cake and wait for me to come Looks like there was lack of communication and the one who closes the shop, Christine did not get any memo from whom I talked on the phone. So I reached the shop at 6:02pm and saw the shop closed. I was devastated and about to cry in front of this shop. I knocked the door few times and Chritine showed up and she did close the counter and cannot do any business, and I explained the situation. Christine was closing the shop for the first time, still, she understood the situation and gave preference to the customer and gave me the cake free, yes FREE. I insisted on taking the cash, but she denied. Even though it was her first time, she handled the situation very well. I am sure I will recommend this place to all my 4 legged parents as I will come there soon. CAKE: cake was yummy, pictures are the proof read more

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Very helpful staff The store has everything and if they don't they will order it for you! Highly recommend dexters read more

I've visited this location 3x now in the last month, first to pick up pupcakes from their freezer, and then realizing how close they are (less than 20 minutes) and that they carry many of the same raw food (raw bistro, small batch) that we buy from other locations (with a farther drive) but are also willing to special order we will continue to come back. Everyone we've encountered has been helpful, friendly and knowledgable. Thankful to have this small business so close to home with quality products that we can visit regularly. read more

Not just a place to buy dog food and lots of items for your pets but the staff is quite knowledgeable and helps with questions about food, items to help your pet. I have gotten good advice there. Been shopping at this place for many years and recommend highly. read more

These people are the kindest people in the pet store business I have ever dealt with. I desperately needed a product they sell but am out of the area. I called to see how long it would take to get the product. They understood the position I was and made sure the item was on its way that day. They also cared if the product reached me on time. This wasn't about making a sale, it was about the well-being of a life. I will give them as much business as I can. If you need a health product and can't make it to the store you can shop online and they ship to your home. read more

Dexter's Deli in Del Mar have the best dog cakes to celebrate our furry four legged children's birthday with. I have not found any other pet store that does wonderful doggy cakes and cupcakes. Austin made it very special by personalizing them with the name and how old they are. She nicely put a bow around the box with a candle. She also gave us a free goodie bag for free! Check out the photos and YouTube video below. Watch "Lexi and Leo's 5th Birthday" on YouTube https://youtu.be/7t8auej0kpY read more

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Great, friendly staff! Our dog eats primal raw food and this is one of the small business shops that carries it. They've got a great selection to choose from for both dogs and cats. Tons of collars, harnesses, toys and food. There's plenty of natural and diet specific items as well, for dogs with allergies. read more

First off, I have insider knowledge because I used to work here. It is as good as you expect it to be. Everyone really cares about your pets and wants the best outcome for your pets health. You can learn about pet nutrition and appropriate diets here and can trust the advice of all of the staff. They have lots of other stuff, too. One particularly unique item is the hand stamped dog tag. A long time staff member makes these at home and they are the most beautiful tags around. My picture may not do it justice, but there are examples in the store. Thank you, Steph, for the gorgeous tag and for being such a helpful, passionate pet expert. read more

Dexter's Deli - Beautiful hand stamped dog tags. - Pet Stores Near Me - Del Mar, California

Dear Everyone @Dexters Deli Del Mar; The other day, we were walking into the store, & MomGirl heard this sweet voice that said, "do you need food because we"re closed". TOBI, who had just gotten off work & was headed to her car, unlocked the door for us, and I got to get my favorite food, AND a duck neck bone. I would have been so sad, if Dexters was closed, because MomGirl promised me, all day, that because I didn't bother her to play baseball while she was trying to work, that she would take me to Dexters. She knows how much I love to go there. I just wanted to tell you all, thank you for always being so nice to me & giving me treats, and lots of love. I really love you all too. I bet they don't do stuff like this at Pet Smart. Love, Bella Mandela read more

I love this place. They have a wonderful selection of natural dog food & 4 freezers of raw food! The staff has never been anything but friendly & helpful. Odin get treats when he comes in :) Best part - the baker that makes all the doggie treats also makes adult treats....so not only does your puppy get a treat but you can get some really good chocolate chip cookies!! The frequent buyer programs is good too - the give you 5% back that they throw on a gift card on each purchase you make. read more

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Stopped in on Sat June 9 for their doggie fair. We were early and there weren't very many people, but we enjoyed mixing with the other dogs and owners, and looking at the doggies available for adoption. Maybe because the Del Mar Fair is in full swing we found parking right nearby, a miracle in crowded Del Mar. Love Dexter's but didn't stay for the rest of the doggie fair. read more

I love shopping in small shops. The prices are a wee higher then other places. I know this. But, their reward program makes it worth it to me. They have a wonderful selection of pet treats, pet foods and toys. This is where I get the monthly supply of treats for my two dogs. The employees are super helpful if you need help with your pets diet or medical condition this is your shop. See Joe from Wisconsin, he will so help you out. I'll see you there:) read more

I have only been to Dexter's Deli twice; both times to get cupcakes (see photo) for my dog's birthday. My dog loves these cupcakes. The ingredients are also human friendly, but probably not the tastiest, unless you like beef. The cupcakes are $3.50 each, so a little pricier, but well worth the splurge once a year. Dexter's Deli also has dog food (raw diet as well as regular dry/canned food), treats, supplies, etc. The items here appear to be comparable to other higher end pet supply stores, but they seem to have more raw food options. They do have parking right in front of their store as well. Service has been fine. When I've been in the store, no one has greeted me or offered to help (even though the cupcake display is right next to the register). But, the staff is friendly when I am at the register checking out. read more

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This is a fabulous place for dog lovers. I have been a loyal customer for a very long time. Dexter's is not just a retail pet store, it's an education. The staff is so knowledgeable and caring. I've been able to help my dogs with allergies, cancer, colitis, dietary issues, etc. definitely a great support system for your fur baby. read more

Found the perfect birthday cake for our Gunner's 2nd birthday! Carrot cake with peanut butter frosting. Heaven. My first visit was a welcoming one. The customer service was very helpful and not pushy at all. She assist me with the ingredients of the cake and helped me look around for birthday accessories. Also got a cute treat bag for the birthday boy. Will be back again! read more

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The Del Mar Foundation hosted a St Patrick's day party for dogs and residents today, but we forgot to pick up treats for the dogs. Dexters saved the day by accommodating a last minute request for dog treats and insisted on donating the treats. No wonder they have been a long time pillar in the community. Please shop local for your pet needs and give Dexters a chance to earn your business. read more

It was my first time here and was shopping for a birthday. They have a great selection of frozen treats and a bunch of cakes so I doubt they ever run out. They have a good selection of sweaters and sizes but not too many in print, mostly solid colors, although we did find a leopard print in the perfect size. I went around 4pm on a Saturday, it wasn't busy at all which was very nice. The employees are extremely helpful, they can customize the cake on the spot with a variety of colors to choose from, and even gift wrapped all of the items I purchased which resulted in two beautiful presents. Thank you to the kind employee who did that, i'm sorry I didn't catch your name! I will definitely return for any of my doggy and puppy needs/wants. read more

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