Erik's is a must-stop restaurant when I visit my parents in Monterey. I love their vegetarian sandwiches, and both the farmers market and Del Monte special can't be beat. The ingredients are fresh and perfectly proportioned and flavors are on point. The online ordering system is super convenient, but in-store ordering is also a breeze. read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Del Monte Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

I think I'm done here. They make good sandwiches, but that's the only thing good about them. I don't know if it's a manager who doesn't care or the employees, or both, but it's an ongoing thing - multiple orders over a yearare missing paid-for items, and it's in both delivery and in-person pickup orders. Different bread than as ordered, chips left out of a combo, soup left out of a combo, different drink provided. *And all the missing or changed food is marked off on the receipt as being included and 'as ordered', no substitutions listed. You'd want to think it's an oversight, but at this point with multiple experiences I think it's deliberate and management is okay with it. So, sad as it makes me, it's off my list. They clearly don't care. read more

This place used to be the best sandwich place around. Now they skimp on everything. I was a customer since 2014.... now the Pilgrims progress which was one of the top selling sandwich had literally 2 slices of paper-thin turkey LUNCHMEAT. barely an advocado which made it all worth while.... I think they should reevaluate before they go under. Lobby used to be full at noon. I DID give a star because the 9 grain bread is still delish! otherwise it was a dry sprout sandy on a good piece of sliced bread. Sad, we do not have any deli businesses around. read more

I ordered to go. Everything was delicious and package accordingly. It did not take long at all. I really enjoyed the bread quality and freshness of veggies. Clam chowder sourdough bowl was a great consistency and had plenty of flavor. read more

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I just got Door Dash from here. Might be the best Erik's experience ever. My REO Speedwagon was so fresh, especially the sourdough, and had perfectly proportioned ingredients. I also got a cup of vegetarian vegetable, which is the best soup ever and mine was delivered nice and HOT. Yum -it's cold today... and the carrot cake rivals any carrot cake served. Great frosting, fresh moist cake, could really taste all the spices, carrot, and cream cheese. A+ all round. Kind of made my day!! read more

I've been going to various locations in the East Bay for years so coming home from vacation this seemed like a good place to stop for lunch. The food was fresh, the staff was friendly and the place was super clean. read more

I went in for an online order pick up and I witnessed the only employee working at the moment, an older gentleman, seeming a little irritated already with the costumer he was already helping. He rang her up at the register and wiped his face with his gloved hand and proceeded to make my sandwich. I asked for a refund saying I had to be somewhere else, he had an attitude saying he was taking an order when I walked in, which he was, and told me I had to go through Google. So I very quietly told him why I really wanted the refund and he rolled his eyes and scoffed at me. Making me feel like I shouldn't even had said anything but this is food I'm paying for, and I should at least be able to voice my concerns about how he was improperly handling my food. He then changed his gloves and made another sandwich but he sure let me know it was an inconvenience for him. I would say if you really want to eat here, don't order online, go inside and watch while they prepare your food. That was just very disappointing. read more

Never had a bad meal here. They seem to add new menu items and they're always great to try. The staff is pleasant and efficient. The bathrooms are always clean. I have only good things to say after eating at several Erik's over the years. I have a few favorites like Abbotts Habit and Raging Bull! I had the Raging Bull well my guest chose a new item called the Italian Job. This is reminiscent of the Italian subs we eat in Boston! read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Raging Bull - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

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Always my go to sandwhich shop when I'm in seaside. They can get busy, I see that the staff is still nice and everyone is working fast to expedite orders. Owner is always there and very hard working. read more

The tuna is so yummy!!! Have always loved their tuna sandwich. Tried it on the Dutch crunch roll however I wouldn't recommend that.

Super tasty sandwiches and soups. Came back the next day for lunch even it is a long drive. Service was very friendly and welcoming. The pickles are also very delicious! read more

Great place. Great service. Great prices. Fresh ingredients. Amazing! $57 for 4 full meals. We would've spent more at McDonald's.

Today was our first time trying Erik's. I had a recommendation from a friend and we decided to check it out. We were happy to see that wheat was not listed as an allergen in the Chowder so my wife was able to enjoy a bowl. We were both happy with the soup and I like the sandwich. The service was top notch and the food great. This locator was very clean, the counter looked great, and the price is very reasonable. I also tried some Carrot cake. It was a classic carrot cake, moist and the cream cheese frosting was tasty. Give them a try. read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Gluten Free Clam Chowder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

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Food was good but at 2 pm took 18 minutes to make two sandwiches 4 employees the one took our order and left the other three slow as molasses and stoned out of there mind Management needs to find a way to streamline the process read more

There was 4 employees total. 1 on break, 1 in back and 2 making sandwiches. There was 2 people in front of us each getting one sandwich. The employees had no move with a purpose. The girl came off break and the guy went on break. Instead of her making the orders she went to the other employee making sandwiches and was just lolligagging chatting for about 8 minutes before she started making sandwiches. It took about a half hour to get our order. I ordered a raging bull and barn buster. Not much to the barnbuster, no flavor and got jipped on the meat. The raging bull was nasty but about half the meat as normal. read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Barnbuster, blah - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

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Had a half sandwich combo. Pesto chicken and clam chowder. Pesto was on point and the clam chowder was good very creamy and nice pieces of clam and potatos just lack a little bit of favor. All together semi bussin! read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Half sandwich combo. Chicken pesto and clam chowder - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

I had never been to an Erik's before. Came for the first time maybe two months ago. The staff is always so friendly and and attentive. Food is excellent. I came because they had a Rueben sandwich. So good and served properly every time. Some places serve it sauerkraut side down which is incorrect. The juice from the kraut will seep into the bread and make it soggy. I can't with soggy bread. I can't vouch for everything, I've only had the Rueben and the chicken Gorgonzola salad. Both delicious I have yet to meet a grumpy or even semi grumpy employee. They even have a rewards program. Once I signed up, I got money off my order today. Please come support these guys. read more

Good prices for fresh products... I had the butternut squash soup with a half turkey sandwich & Coke. They were delicious. Restaurant & bathroom were clean! I liked having my meal served on real dishes... not paper or plastic. Only negative is a customer service issue: staff/manager/owner should know the products well enough to confidently make recommendations to customers. read more

Erik's deli is pure nostalgia for me. This is where I would eat weekly growing up in the Bay Area/Central Coast, so there may be some bias in this review. I remember that when I first started eating at this Seaside location, it didn't match the quality from older locations that had really perfected the recipes. I think I actually pleaded with management in an older review to fix the tomato soup recipe because it wasn't quite right. I can say that my soup today was so perfect and brought me right back to my carefree adolescence! So thank you, Erik's Deli of Seaside and well done! My seadog sandwich was also of the same great quality that it's always been. The shop is obviously not allowing indoor dining right now, but we got here early and were able to enjoy lunch outside at one of their two tables. read more

Been going here for few years. Some days your sandwich is made by a craftsman and today Ken you rock. Watching him build my Farmers Market sandwich into perfect proportions I immediately knew I had to take a picture. You see, eating healthy shouldn't leave you hungry. A veggie sandwich should be chock full of goodies bc it's veggies after all. It always saddens me when I open a sandwich to see a single leaf of lettuce with a single tomato slice on top of bread. How on earth will that help you stay full or healthy. But.... on Some days a sandwich maker like Ken helps makes your day a little brighter. Piling up the ingredients in a perfect stack (not just in the middle). Thanks Erik's. Thank you Ken. read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Farmer's Market - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

Love their sandwiches! You will not be sorry you went here! Fresh ingredients, delicious bread, fast service.

When in today for lunch and what a mess this places is. Besides them taking 20 minutes to make my sandwich their server wasn't even nice she did not smile and wasn't cordial kinda rude. The broccoli cheddar soup that I had was very salty , there was a bunch a boxes stored in the restaurant in the area where I was sitting. Doesn't look like they have a manager at this restaurant because if there was it would be in better shape than it is. I'll stick to the Eriks deli in Salinas.. read more

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Quick deli for our picnic. Accommodating after I already ordered and made changes. Ordered the raging bull so that was perfect to share with my daughter and had the cup of clam chowder, def missing the cracker since I didn't get one. Hopefully next time! read more

Really delicious, fresh and healthy veggie wrap. Reasonable price. Very friendly place. Glad I stopped in! Thank you.

After ordering lunch for our family, we took a look at the receipt... it was $59 and some change. This seemed a bit high and sure enough, we were charged for two extra sandwiches that we did not order. The man working the counter assured us that he would give us a refund for this and showed us a new receipt with the refunded amount on it. Another customer had an issue with his charges also while we were, but we chalked it up to the man working the counter as having a bad day... However, feeling like the man was a little shady, I checked my credit card bill when we got home, and sure enough, no refund was actually given! He just made it look like one had. I want my refund! I don't care that it's $10. It's the principle that matters. What a scammer that guy is! Just wanted everyone who goes there to beware. Check your receipt and ask for any refunds that may be due in cash. read more

Erick's Deli has stood the test of time by continuing to provide hardy, delicious sandwiches & soups, along with warm inviting customer service. Quick, convenient drop-in spot. read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Erik's Reuben Sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

Honestly the food is okay. But they take their time making the food, I waited probably 25 minutes for half a sandwich and they weren't busy. I don't recommend unless you order a head and STILL are willing to wait 10 minutes. Better sandwiches and service elsewhere. Place is always dirty and they often forget to give you a pickle (lame) read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Dirty "pick up" station - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

Great selection of sandwiches cold or warmed, fresh ingredients, unusual soft drinks (Sarsaparilla!). Chips, soup, specials all good! Quick preparation. Nice people. Convenient location. Safe. Recommended. read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Turkey With Pesto - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

Sandwiches here are always super fresh. And the bread is so good, I wish I could just buy it to take home a loaf! Staff is always super nice and always remember to edit the order in the very specific ways when needed. Definitely a fan of this location and Eriks overall... not sure why ppl pay similar price for subway processed crap when you can get this! read more

I have really experienced better. Stopped by this place to have lunch and was a bit disappointed. Honestly the food was all so mediocre. The bread was not good. It just missed the mark by a lot. Not to mention it isn't cheap. I remember going to Erik's in Salinas and it was such a treat. Unfortunately my experience at this location was completely the opposite. read more

Great sandwiches and very good service. A good deal for your money with fresh ingredients.

Great food especially for gluten free options, excellent staff, very clean. Can't say enough great things about this deli!

This place always comes through! Anytime your looking for a quick healthy sandwich I recommend checking Erik's out! Growing up in San Jose I was always a fan and was happy to find a spot in Seaside! They are very consistent and always a great call. The pot belly on marble rye is my go to. They seem very clean and tidy during this covid process. Thanks Erik's keep it up read more

The Seaside location of this regional chain was warmly welcomed to the "downtown" corridor, as some kind of reasonable lunch spot on Broadway was badly needed, and as such we hope they continue here. The service and quality are very much in line with other Erik's locations, which is to say they're a bit above average for the sit down sandwich place. The sandwiches are "original" creations with some local spins, and it's nice to have a place that has the quality control of a chain combined with a little local flavor. That said, the more "California" sandwiches -- vegetables, sprouts, unusual combinations -- are much better than the processed or cooked meat sandwiches (ranging from roast beef to the current special of Thai roast pork). This has become a bit of a theme with my local reviews of late, but chewy roast beef and completely vanilla and banal commercial salami give deli sandwiches a bad name. I do like the option of being able to get soup, and the soups are decent if not special, but it must be said they're simply loaded with salt -- way too much, and this comes from a fan of good old sodium chloride. Like all Erik's, this has some pot bellied stoves for it schtick, odd seating (too many of those bar-style high tables), and local historical photos. I do appreciate the high ceilings and big windows that make it a more pleasant place to eat than most. You'll walk out $10 lighter for sandwich and a drink when the dust settles, but the sandwiches are ample and fresh and may come with a pickle or little salad depending on what you order. The half sandwich and soup deal is pretty good. Some caveats: we've occasionally had slow service at night, when the traffic is particularly slow; and they seem to have had periodic problems stocking their bottled beverages. They also don't have any kid-size options or milk for the kids to drink. And I cannot recommend the often tepid and usually tasteless coffee. Also: please put this on your list of stores that have not joined the debit card revolution. I hate having to sign a slip for a sandwich transaction under $20. Bottom line: great to have for a better lunch option in the area, but not a restaurant you'd go out of your way to eat at if you're a visitor. If you go, buy the "unusual" sandwiches, which are good to great, and skip processed meats or "standard" sandwiches. read more

Horrible service and the food was even worse. We were the second customers in line. Actually I'm sure we were the only customers as it seemed like the cashier helping the other people seemed to know them on a personal level and was giving out free samples and joking around before we even walked in. The girl who helped us also made our sandwiches and bowls of soup and they were such disappointments! We left an email thru their website and still haven't heard anything back. I ordered a sandwich with veggies and the only veggie I got was tomato. What the hell? No avocado or lettuce of any sort like it was advertised. My boyfriends sandwich had no horseradish like it was supposed to have and his soup was a cup not a bowl like we were charged. Horrible first time experience for me and overall experience for my boyfriend. Waste of $32. I will definitely never go back. read more

Erik’s DeliCafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Seaside, California

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Healthy and always friendly We love Eric deli's cafe . We will most definitely be back 5 stars to your employees

I ordered the Salsa Ranch salad without tortilla strips or cheese. It tasted fine, but I probably won't come again. There are other places (like even Panera) where you can get much bigger salads with a higher ratio of toppings, more ingredient complexity, and more options. Pros: 1. The thousand island dressing was pretty decent. 2. They were pretty generous with the amount of chicken. Cons: 1. There was no avocado even though it was promised. 2. The salad was much smaller than other salads I have eaten at similar price points and not justified by any particular uniqueness. 3. There were two small chicken bones in my salad. read more

Walked into the restaurant today, ordered a GF Pot Belly with extra onions. Third time in a row I got home to realize that I got the wrong sandwich (ham, not pastrami/turkey), as well as no extra onions. At least she changed her gloves because this was for an allergy, but now reviewing the receipt, I can see that the order put in was an REO Speed Wagon?, which I've never heard of before. So they put in our order wrong, which means I wasn't even listened to while ordering. The change of gloves is not worth any additional stars. This restaurant needs to get their crap in order. The next time I'm in the store, I will ensure that I hold up the line (if there is one, which there never is at this location, probably because of the crappy and inconsistent service), in order to unwrap every single item that I order and visually inspect every ounce of what I have rightfully purchased. I would recommend that every single other customer do the same, every single time you come to this restaurant, because the children that are managing the store, are not capable in any way whatsoever, and should not be entrusted with a sandwich, let alone any other aspect of life. read more

The lady, likely a manager, came out waving a piece of paper and interrupting my husband and I ordering our food to ask about either a Google or yelp review, or maybe a mystery shop (conjecture, I couldn't actually see what it was), berating the employees in front of us for it. This made me uncomfortable and I almost left. The gentleman that made my sandwich was awesome, though (Phillip, one of the managers). At this point, he might be the only reason I return. I felt respected, valued, and important when talking to him. I have obnoxious dietary restrictions, and he went above and beyond to find me something I could eat. I'd give his service a 6 out of 5. read more

Food used to be amazing... they have franchised, changed the overall vibe of all stores, feels very stuffy and corporate, food is HORRIBLE, bread sucks... everything tastes like cardboard. Overpriced and awful, what a shame, I used to go out of my way for Eric's and never minded paying extra for a great sandwich. Never again. read more