Since the lockdown, this place has been doing some price gouging on paper goods and sanitizer and single cans of beer. I do stop in to buy fried chicken once in awhile. I sure wonder why they sell biscuits that are so dried out, every time, that when I bite into one, most of the biscuit crumbles. They sell chicken and biscuits professionally, why don't they learn how to properly store biscuits. Under the hot lights, of course biscuits are gonna dry out. How about giving me ten cents when I buy a chicken deal that comes with a biscuit, . . so I don't feel taken advantage of. read more

The sandwiches are good, but this place is all about the side orders. Although my supervisor calls it a liquor store, E-Z Stop truly is a deli. How could it not be with diverse, delicious sides sold by the pint? It actually reminds me a lot of Rossi's Deli in the Castro in San Francisco, which I miss dearly because I don't work the overnight job from hell anymore. I guess I could still visit Rossi's--it's less than a mile from my house, and I take the 24 to Market Street once a week--but it just wouldn't be the same. See, before my job from hell was a job from hell, it was a job. At times, it was a challenging, interesting job. But because it began and ended so tragically, I usually forget all the good times in between and focus solely on the negative, which in the grand scheme of things was 7,374 times worse than the positive was positive. But there's something wonderful about delis owned by immigrants that have loyal followings. I know this is a review of E-Z Stop Deli, but it's getting its four stars, so it will have to deal with my meanderings. The tattooed woman who often works the register is a gem. She's sassy and no nonsense, and she reminds me of a server at The Lucky Penny on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco. I so miss The Lucky Penny. Lily treated me--and still treats me, on the rare occasions I visit now--just right, and even when I think of when the times started to get bad at my old job, I think of discussing Lily at length with Pablo, and I miss parts of 2007 and 2008. Oh, right, back to E-Z Stop Deli. It's quite a production they've got going. It also feels like one of those tweener convenience store/markets you used to find in foresty or lakey resort towns until people started building expensive condominiums in said resort towns. There's enough to fully stock up on everything, but why would anyone do all her grocery shopping at a deli on Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley? So E-Z Stop gets even more credit from me for having so much to offer. I won't ever have the opportunity to enjoy all of it, but I appreciate its generosity. Plus I won something like $4 back on the $10 worth of Super Lotto tickets I bought here. E-Z Stop Deli does have a dark side, however. The pickles are disgusting. I was excited to try one after hearing effusive praise from more than one source, but the pickle was soggy and old. I threw it away, and I almost never throw away food. read more

I used to love this Deli. It is close to university and after class I would always walk over to grab a sandwich. Their sandwiches are HUGE and delicious. You totally get all that you pay for. I haven't been in for a while as the last few times their customer service has been totally unacceptable. Hopefully 2017 will be a better year for them, I would love to give them another chance. read more

They sure pack a lot of goodies in this shop/deli! The Kid and I came here to grab a sammich after our train adventure at Habitot across the street, and there were so many candies and treats and what-is-that's to grab. Happily, the counter folks were attentive and superfast, so we were on our way with our picnic right away and able to leave the store intact. read more

As it's one of very few places in the immediate area to buy booze, I stop by here occasionally and the guy working always cards me without fail. Every time, he looks at my i.d., shakes his head, looks at me, and says, "there's NO way you were born before 1985...." (to which I reply with a sly smile and shrug and say, "thanks!") And thus, my vanity quotient is restored. read more

I've been coming to this spot since I was a freshman at Berkeley high! Very appropriately priced, bomb fresh sandwiches. 2 for a dollar chips so you don't have to pick just one, lots of little sweets, good assortment of liquor, smokes, and snacks. The employees always seem like they're in a good mood too! I definitely love E-Z Stop! But avoid this place like the devil when it gets to be lunch time at the high. Incredibly popular, incredibly crowded! Otherwise, it's usually pretty speedy. read more

E-Z Stop Deli - Avocado and cheese sandwich! No pickles. - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

A-B-C, it's as E-Z as 1-2-3, Organic Banana hands, Doe-Re-Mi, comes here for delicious Sammie's, and liquor, Fa-So-La-Ti, Doe, a deer, a fallow deer, Me, Organic, Gondola Wood Grain, Mercedes Wagon, Mr. All-League-Area-All-Time-Forever, Hall of fame, is back again. Ya'll idiots probably thought I was going to write a whole poem then sing it as a duet, in a bath tub, with one of my dozens of fine lady acquaintances. But, Haaaaaaaazahhhhh to the wise, Organic doesn't get down like that; if I take a honey blue eyed, precious toes, tanned skin, booty like 'all day', to the bubbled wetness, best believe I come 100% original. Man, E-Z liquors is so damn easy their store name is just two letters of the alphabet. It's like the owner said, "let's write out easy" and Mexican Jesus was like "No habla Engles" and so the owner was like, "I got you, I'll make it 'E-Z'". Then Mexican Jesus blacked out off a 5th of tequila and the owner thought "Damn, MexiCali Jesus fittin to be hungry when he wakes up, I should prepare him a sandwich.' And when TexMex Jesus woke up he was like "meh, yo quiero make own sandwich" and he did and then the owner decided it was a blessing that all this fantastic, illustrious, magical, unicornian philosophy happened to him, and modeled his store after the bombastically superb-premium moment. And I'm glad he did, because this stores got it like Lauryn Hills first solo album, like Will Smith in Independence Day, like a chemist in an intermediate chemistry class after he just took a better level chemistry class! Ya'll should all go check it out, get your boozes and your foods and then skirt, erk, and shake to the right place in time to feel divine. The only reason I refuse to give the place 5stars is because they haven't given me my own sandwich, the "Haaaaaaazaaaah Players Delight." read more

I liked the bomb sandwich that made by Salem and he did it so good and he was so friendly with a smile. I would like to come back again for sure. read more

this is really a dual review of the East Bay Express and E-Z Stop Deli. I have long suspected that their reviews are a result of places which advertise in their paper. An informal check found that almost each place which has a review, also has an ad in their paper....BUT, when they had a sandwich round-up review article, THAT caught my attention. The article was really clever, I loved that they took the weight of some of the sandwiches. ...Being a skeptic of their paper and their reviews, I asked myself, was the atricle more fluff than substance?? E-Z Stop was the clear winner of the sandwich shootout. I love sandwiches and just had to go. The writer just loved the sandwiches, the comments were just glowing. OK, here I step in the tell the real truth. Went here today, OK, it is the 4th of July, I realize today isn't the day for the freshest bread so if the bread was disappointing, I would forgive. I walk in, other Yelpers were right, the employees and nice and attentiive. Placed my order, Red Flag one, walked right over to check the drink selection, within 20 seconds, heard the guy call me over "your sandwich is ready". ..WTF?, does this guy have octopuss arms? How the hell could he make a sandwich in 30 seconds? I looked over at the wrapped sandwich, note to self, "hmm, looks pretty small"....Pay, pick it up and another mental note, "hmm, this is pretty light".....Loving the EB Express article where they literally weighed the sandwiches, an egg salad coming in at 16oz's....as much as that sandwich called to me to open her up and eat her on the spot, I for the sake of truth and honesty, waited for the 15 min drive home in order to place that sucker on my trusty scale.....I get home and drop that thing on my US Postal approved, professionally calibrated scale. ..the tension was so thick, I felt like I was watching the season finale of Americas Biggest Loser......9oz's!!!!!! Seriously, that blows. the dutch crunch bread alone weighs 2 oz. 7 oz of sandwich fillings? You gotta be freakin kidding me. ...Have you ever had a Little Lucca sandwich? they bad boy will tip the scales at over 2lbs!.... Ok, so I/we were all bullshitted about the weight thing in the EB express article. If the dang thing was tasty and excellent, who cares, ...I wil take the equivelent of a "small plates" tapas type sandwich if it rocks......NOPE, a sprinkle of shreded lettuce, 2 thinly sliced tomatoes, and 1 pickle. ...BORING. Today it became clear, you can't beleive what you read. EB Express where style wins over substance. E-Z Stop Deli, where you get a $3.99 sandwich which you can make at home exactly the same. read more

1.10.07 Roastbeef sandwich with everything on wheat. Mmmmmmmm. Tasty. Convenient!. They have my smokes. They make the best damn Pastrami sandwiched in all of Berkeley. The guys that work there are always cool and funny. read more

The least expensive, highest-quality and healthiest place to grab a bite on Shattuck Ave, that I know of. I was late going to an Ana's Jazz Island show, and stopped in here to grab a sandwich. Much to my pleasure, I had an egg-salad and a falafel-wrap. OH MY GOD. So good. Friendly service - Palestinian family owned. Made this jew very happy :) read more

I moved to Berkeley about this time last year. After moving into my new apartment, I wanted to buy some celebratory beer, so I hit the streets in search of a liquor store or convenience store. Even though this place is five blocks away from me, it was the closest place with alcohol, so I went in. They had a decent selection of beers and wine for a convenience store, and they have a good amount of liquor at reasonable prices. However, I also noticed that lots of people were buying sandwiches. I was curious, so I decided to get one. First of all, they have fresh roasted turkey and chicken every day and both are very tasty. They have a wide selection of breads and their toppings are always fresh. The sandwiches are sizable too. No wonder so many people were buying them. The sandwiches taste amazing! Especially for the low price. All of the staff are very friendly too. Tip: If you are a student, show your ID and get $1 off your sandwich. Also, they have a frequent customer card, so if you buy nine sandwiches, you get one free. It's nice to have a place that meets both my vodka and sandwich needs. read more

This place was a microcosm of awesome. We had to wait a while for our sandwiches, so we stepped aside and just watched. The deli is located on Shattuck and so they have to deal with a wide variety of people, from students to the crazies to the transients, and we got a wonderful mix while we waited. Go just for the people watching, if not the sandwiches. The sandwiches: quite good. I would eat one again. The mac and cheese: it was like they forgot the actual flavor packet from Kraft Mac and Cheese. It was pretty bad. The good: the people, ohmygod, so amazing. The bad: don't do the sides...just...don't. read more

Pretty much my usual place for a cheap, delicious sandwich. Honestly, I haven't bought any of their stocked products or produce from EZ Stop. I heard about their amazing sandwiches and thought I give them a try. I had the Hot Ham and Cheese (the special of the day) the first time and fell in love. At around $5, the sandwich was freshly prepared and quite large. Ever since then, I've been a frequent customer! They have other deli products as well - pasta, potato salads, chicken wings. I'd definitely recommend coming here for a quick lunch bite or if you're running low on cash. Service is pretty friendly too! read more

I came here after a Salsa festival down the street. I noticed they had HUGE Rice Krispies of all types in the front window and I was sold....when I got home - they were stale. As hell. I bought two hoping that I'd surprise my brother with one but ended up tossing both. Too bad. Probably won't be back. read more

Four words: OVEN ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH. YUMMY!!!!! Arrive at around 11:45 a.m. and they will be pulling it out of the oven. It's like Thanksgiving every time I go there. The sandwiches are large and extremely well priced. My fav sandwich (oven roasted turkey, if you haven't guessed) with swiss cheese comes to $6.09 including tax. There are a ton of snack items (chips, candy, etc), deli sides, drinks, etc. It's your typical Mom and Pop type deli with friendly staff. I really liked when the the older man at the cash register said "Thank you, Mademoiselle". Awwwwww :) read more

The turkey bacon avocado sandwich was excellent. Sure, I can make the thing myself, but that would be troublesome, wouldn't it? They also have chips and drinks to go with your sandwich. Friendly staff, impeccable deli. read more

I really would like to recommend this store for a nice sandwich. It's a convenient store for me I love the place Thanks for the service and thank you Lyes read more

These guys not only have good grub, but they always have a friendly banter going between themselves and never forget to put a smile on your face before leaving. My favorite is the roasted turkey-blt with avocado. It's best to be eaten right away because it's warm. Sometimes when I'm rushed I run into this place for a good quick lunch to take on BART. They also have a pretty good selection of other snacks and drinks to accompany your sandwich, but stick to the freshly made stuff versus the pre-made sandwiches available. They're worth the wait. read more

Terrific place to buy cheap, unhealthy snacks. I usually manage to get a few bags of mini Hostess muffins/brownies each week. They're only 25 cents a bag! I can't help it. I can't even get a box at Target for less, though I suppose that's a good thing. They have $3.50 Sandwich Specials each day and Daily Soups too. Once, I ordered Vegetable Noodle Soup and got some unidentifiable stuff with no noodles. Not fun. Much of the real food is overpriced, I think. I've also tried pasta here...it was alright. Had a small salad that took me back $4--but the vinagrette dressing was yumminess. read more

It's a classic sandwich deli that's housed in a small grocery store. The people there are really helpful and friendly. I originally ordered the hot turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich with rye bread, but the person told me that the chicken would be fresher (since the turkey is the pre-sliced variety), so I got that instead along with provolone cheese. Mmm, it's a very good sandwich, and I liked the chicken, except there were a few ligaments there. Everything else was very good, and I really liked the bread, too. I was a little worried that the bread was sliced and not loaves, but they give you so much that it's almost like it's a loaf. Really good value, and great to-go food. read more

I always walk by this place, but never went in until today. So what stopped me? Their special was a lamb sandwich for $3.99 and I heart lamb guys. They're very fast and the guys who work there are really cool and nice. The best part? They have a frequent buyers card! Yeah yeah, I know whatever, their plan worked and they hooked me in. I still love when business have these. It's all about the rewards. So how was the sandwich? It wasn't to die for and was kind of tough, but what do you expect for $3.99? I'm mos def going to go again and try their Pastrami sandwich like Kione E. suggests. MMM can't wait! Yelpers beware, they have lots of yummy sweets there that you will be oh so tempted to buy. read more

WOW all I have to say is EZ Stop is one off my favorite places to stop by in Berkeley to grab any snack. They have cool drinks and juices, ramen, fruits like bananas and apples, rice crispy treats, brownies, fresh coffee, and FRIED CHICKEN??!! MAC AND CHEESE, mashed potatoes, potato wedges, BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS, chicken tenders, 2 piece chicken + a side and buscuit for 3.99 GET OUT!! I mean honestly, nothing around the area compares when it comes to market/deli type stores. This is coming from someone who is native to the area! EZ stop has always been here to stay amongst all the shops that have came and went and I hope it holds up during this very tough time. Go check it out! Even today when quarantine has EVERYONE on edge, these kind human beings don't fail to provide excellent service. Also if you're vegetarian, they're avacado swiss is delicious. Don't hesitate to ask about sauces yumm!! read more

This is great deli! Sandwiches deli salads good service. The customer service. The price value. Moi bueno

I have been wanting to come here ever since I read the review of the sandwiches in the Express. Wow! Where else can you get a tasty, huge, stuffed with cheese and plenty of vegetables, sandwich for $3.99? This is the place to be. read more

I really like EZ Stop Deli. They have really good potato salad and the falafel is yummy. I like how they have great deals on candy and the famous amos chocolate chip cookies. Most of the time, you can get two bags for a buck. You can also order sandwiches here. The workers are always very friendly and they like to strike up conversations with you which is nice. read more

This place is The Bomb. Period. Get the oven-roasted turkey on light rye and some halva and enjoy your lunch on the planter just outside while a homeless person regales you with stories of the omnipresence of CIA spies. The Good: the sandwiches are affordable and delicious. Also, the halva will blow your mind. The Bad: they always run out of oven-roasted turkey by about 3 p.m. Also, it's not "Oven Roast Turkey," guys. That doesn't make any sense. Oven-Roasted Turkey, please. Also, they lie constantly about where their halva comes from; they have cooked up some sort of story about how a little old Lebanese lady in the North Bay makes it. Really, it just comes from Joyva in Brooklyn like so many other delis' halva. Pro Tip: if you ask for $1 worth of halva, they will usually mess up and cut about $2 worth off of the block, then feel bad and give it all to you for $1 anyways! read more

This place have some bomb ass sandwiches! I always come here. They make it right there and than for you. I always get the sour dough roll it's really big compared to the other bread. Great meat great service but had on parking. read more

E-Z Stop Deli - Delis Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love E-Z Stop! First of all, their sandwiches are generously portioned, always, especially for the price. They have a huge bread selection and a ton of sandwich options, even for a vegetarian. My personal favorite is the avocado & cheese sandwich, on dutch crunch, no tomatoes. I order it so often that every sandwich maker there has my order memorized. I've been going to E-Z Stop for almost 3 years now and I won't stop any time soon. There's no better deli sandwich to be found in all of Berkeley. The sandwiches are made right in front of you and the staff is skilled, so sandwiches only take a few minutes. E-Z stop is my go-to lunch place. Also, their convenience store stocks a lot of good snacks - stuff that Walgreens doesn't have. I always go there to get my movie candy and soda. They also have a wide chip selection and a pretty good refrigerated drinks section. Though the store is small physically, the space is laid out well and with delicious and relatively inexpensive treats. E-Z stop also serves coffee in the mornings. The staff is super friendly, whether it's your first time or your fiftieth time in there. I know some of the staff by name now, and in return they have my order memorized. I love E-Z stop and they will keep me coming back as long as they are open. read more

Found this place on yelp, then when I went to do review I read that students get $1 off. There is no seating. Went for the falafel around closing time -- 11:10 pmish. I couldn't find it on the menu but a few other yelpers mentioned it and when I asked they had it. The falafel itself was dry, not my aunties falafel but the sandwich was decent for the price. As for ambiance the rap music playing was too loud and the cashier, although friendly was slightly off the mark in terms of professionalism and admitted to being drunk. He did his job though and didn't make any mistakes and as another yelper described, the employees seem to enjoy themselves. They were closing, and they made the food quickly and I was out in less than 10. Will definitely be back. Next time i'll order something different though. read more

Not the best sandwiches, but still very good. But Jean, the lady behind the register, is super nice and one of the main reasons I keep coming back. Would have given it 5 stars if they didn't have a minimum purchase amount to use your debit/credit card. You figure as a liquor store they would think that sometimes you come in to just buy a soda and a candy bar. read more

Super sandwiches. Really. Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious and huge. The lunches, they have a truly wonderful turkey that is great with avocado. It's cheap, fast, and great. And the staff is super nice. Also, need to point out that my sandwiches are usually made with skill and a smile by Magda, who is always on point. read more

Love this place and I've been coming here since high school. Love the staff, always so kind and happy to be there. The area is shady but they do well with what they have and my sandwich is always done right. Thank y'all for staying authentic. read more

The people who here are really friendly, but I probably had the worst Mac N Cheese of my life served with standard frozen chicken strips that tasted just like from the store. Hope they fix the food cause the coffee was good and how I said the people are nice, and the place is convenient. read more

Here is a conversation I just had with the cashier at EZ Stop Deli. Me: Just this, please. (With a bottle of wine.) Him: Are you cold? Me: (confused, dressed normally) Oh, no--just fine. (I hand over my ID and credit card) Him: You seem cold. (looking at ID) Is this you? Me: Um, yes. Him: (looking skeptical, glancing back and forth from ID to me; I look at him so he can check the match) Oh, but you don't smile-- Me: (smiling reluctantly) Him: Ah, see, that's better. Now I see it's you. (Stares me in the eyes while I take back my ID) --is this debit? Me: No, credit. Him: You have a nice smile. (It takes several tries to run the card.) Him: You need a receipt? Me: No, thanks. Him: Yeah. (Pointedly, magnanimously) You're welcome. --Can you sign this one? Me: (signing the receipt) (I wait a few moments) (realize he's not giving me back my card) Can I have my card? Him: Oh, yes, of course. Microaggressions are often subject to reinterpretation and denial. But these were very clearly microaggressions. I just wanted wine. I did not want a drawn-out interaction and weird comments. Deli, if you're reading this, please tell your employees not to do this. Wine selection was fine and prices seemed reasonable. read more

I grew up on the east coast so i miss the classic deli type places you find everywhere in NYC. This is a close replacement for my west coast adventure. The guys manning the front are always super nice and theres a wide selection of sandwiches. Will definitely return. read more

Good selection of wines and spirits and the usual corner store commodities and other interesting foods

Excellent choices in salad options for 6.99 or less! A great deal for this area where salads are $15 or more at a restaurant. And the quality of the food is very good!! They don't use canned ingredients!! Amazing guys behind the counter! Even gave me a sprig of basil to "spruce up" my salad on the way out the door! Absolutely will return for more. read more

My favorite Deli, reminds me of New York delis. great selections, prices and Salem is one of the best sandwich makers on the planet. The avocado and cheese sandwich is awesome, fresh and bountiful, enough for 2 meals. Egg salad and tuna are excellent as well. Chips, fresh fruit, you name it they got it and all done with a nice smile and greeting. Highlight of my day is E-Stop Deli. read more

look, it's krispy krunchy, and you ain't got to cross the bridge to get it it...they are super friendly, and they got a beverage to go with it. win all around. will be back. 6 stars :) read more