The food and the service are amazing. Very engaged owner/staff, the sandwich was delicious with their signature spread with a hint of fresh horseradish. The vibe of the place is very welcoming and unique for downtown Fresno. I overheard that they will be expanding so I hope it is as great as this place. Sorry for no photos but I was hungry!! read more

Great service, very welcoming. Garlic sauce is delicious or should I say garlicious! Love that they offer vegan options!

The moment you walk in, you are greeted with pleasant aromas and a welcoming hello from the owner, Karla. What an absolute gem her and this place are. A sandwich shop? No. This is more than just a sandwich shop. The ingredients: prime. The service: 2nd to none. The sandwiches: out of this world. You can taste the passion and commitment. The sandwiches are perfectly balanced and do not skimp on any way. And the star of the show? Besides Karla. The Garlish sauce. This stuff is to die for. It'll make anything you put it in better. 10/10 would return and recommend. read more

I got the opportunity to try some Garlish at the Gilroy Garlic Festival and bought the Dracula Slayer and Dragon Breath. These were absolutely phenomenal. I especially loved pairing the Dragon Breath with some turkish food. Out of this world! read more

A great spread (condiment) elevates the flavor profile of a sandwich to the next level, making it a truly exceptional sandwich. Garlishious Deli uses its signature garlic spread, the Garlish Original, on all its sandwiches, giving them a uniquely delicious flavor. I like that their menu choices include some familiar classics (e.g., roast beef, turkey, chicken salad, tuna, Reuben, pastrami, veggie) as well as their popular signature sandwiches. Among their most popular signature sandwiches are the Meany Greany, $10.99, (vegan deli slices, vegan cheese slices, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Garlish Original), the Rowdy Rueben, $12.99, (6 ounces cornbeef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Garlish Original served on light rye), the Salmonodon, $14.99 (smoked salmon slices, mild Gouda cheese, tomato, onion, capers, Garlish Original served on light rye), and the Irish Outlaw, $15.99, (6 ounces of pastrami with corned beef, melted Gouda cheese, avocado, Russian dressing, pickles, alfalfa sprouts, served hot on light rye). Their other signature sandwiches include the following: Aglio Pazzo, $12.99 (spicy Italian with prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, Gouda cheese, black olives, green pepper, tomato, Garlish Dragon Breath) Prancing Pastrami, $15.99 (6 ounces of hot pastrami, melted white cheddar cheese, Garlish-based coleslaw) Triple Trouble, $15.99 (roast beef, black forest ham, smoked turkey, white cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, Garlish Original on light rye) Garlibella, $10.99 (served with cut vegan meatballs, vegan cheese slices, cut baby Bellas, Garlish Original) Gouda Pastrami, $12.99 (3 ounces of hot pastrami, melted Gouda cheese, onions, bell peppers, pepperoncini, Garlish Original, served on your choice of bread) I have tried the Super Bird, $9.99 (chicken salad, celery, onion, bacon, tomato, cucumber, Original Garlish), the Cali Portuguese, $9.99 (Portuguese sausage, mustard, Garlish Horsekicker), the Trident, $9.99 (tuna salad, celery, onion, Garlish, bacon, tomato, cucumber, Garlish Original, served on your choice of bread), and the Rumbler, $12.99 (6 ounces of hot roast beef, Gouda cheese, red onions, alfalfa sprouts, Garlish Horsekicker). The Rumbler is my favorite so far. It had been a while since I enjoyed a hot roast beef sandwich this good. The meat was tender and had the right amount of marbling for great flavor and juiciness. The bread tasted fresh, soft, and had a nice crispy crust. The melted Gouda cheese, red onions, and alfalfa sprouts are a unique but delicious combination of toppings, but the Garlish Horsekicker made it a truly satisfying eating experience. That rich, creamy, garlicky spread complements the flavors of meat and elevates the overall taste of the sandwich. Garlishious Deli is additionally known for its signature pizzas and numerous vegan options. The Garlish Original and Garlish Horsekicker are two of the best sandwich spreads I have ever tried. You can buy them by the pint, starting at $7. The service is great. In addition to making tasty sandwiches and keeping the deli restaurant clean, the servers at the counter are very friendly, gracious, and helpful in making suggestions on what to order. You are warmly greeted coming in and acknowledged as you leave. There are plenty of free parking spaces next to the deli. read more

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Mobile ordered a sandwich for pickup on my way to work. I've never had the food from here but it was a pleasant experience when I went to pick up my order. The staff were really nice and welcoming. My sandwich was also pretty good! Would come back! read more

Food was absolutely stunning, as well as the service in explaining everything that they are doing here to provide quality is amazing! A 10/10 recommendation if you're around, don't miss out! read more

The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food products. They had fresh ingredients, many options, and the food came out quick. The sandwiches were great (I usually don't eat sandwiches but they were so good I would definitely come again!). The store was also very clean and organized. They also had many people coming in and the staff seemed to know them all. I love a local shop that the locals love. read more

Very kind and very clean inside Been driving by this place for 3 years and finally decided to head inside.. I Bought a pizza "the Pepe" it cost me 14.95 read more

Garlishious Deli - The Pepe - Delis Near Me - Fresno, California

I came here on a weekday and bought 3 sandwiches, soup, and some garlic dip. The garlic dip was delicious and there re different levels of garlic to try in the dips, which you can sample in store if you'd like. There's a Fresno Bee article about them opening up a few months ago both as a sandwich shop and as a kitchen to make their specialty garlic dips and sell them in the Central Valley up to the Sacramento area. We got the sandwiches on sourdough bread and though it would have been nice to have the sandwiches toasted, that's probably something to ask for since it wasn't offered. I liked the chicken salad sandwich since the chicken was fresh and the shreddings were solid. My partner said the salmondon tasted like a bagel, but was a little different. My dad also liked the sausage and thought the sandwich was pretty good. Overall, if you like garlic spread, this place is for you. However, if you're not as big of a fan of garlic, it might be more tricky since they use their staple garlic spread in place of mayo and other sauces normally found on sandwiches. They also have pizzas, soups, and other items on their menu so I would surely give them a try! read more

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Do not let the location scare you from coming down to explore the menu. You will not be disappointed! read more

Garlishious Deli - Best sandwich shop in Fresno! Quality ingredients, and excellent customer service - Delis Near Me - Fresno, California

Top tier ingredients, the garlic horseradish spread was SOOOO Good! I ordered the Rumbler online and picked it up within 20 minutes. The deli is spotlessly clean inside, well kept outside. The staff were very professional and friendly. They let me taste both garlic spreads and gave me a complimentary pickle which was also delicious. I just started working downtown and will visit Garlicious Deli often! read more

So I went in opening day. I try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt on the first day. It was a decent sandwich, but I have mixed feels. First off, for a first day, these guys were slammed and did great! I had to wait 35 minutes for my sandwich, but honestly, their customer service was wonderful that it really wasn't that bad. I was greatly impressed with how cool everyone was, and how friendly they all were treating each other. Everyone seemed busy, but everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. The seating area was a typically sandwich shop with maybe enough seating for 30-40. The floor and the tables were clean. The sandwich itself was not bad. The bread was this wonderful tasty toasted light rye. It was fresh, and just delightful to eat. The garlic sauce was delicious but completely overpowered by the Russian sauce. I will say this, that Russian sauce was one of the best Russian sauces I've ever had. The freshness of the garlic and other flavors are just incredible. The big down side for me was the amount of meat in my sandwich; there was hardly any meat. I watched the lady behind the counter place 3 thin slices of corned beef on my sandwich. When I asked her for more, she added two additional thin slices and up-charged me $2 for "extra meat". Please see the photo of my sandwich showing what double meat looks like for this place. It's just wrong when the bread is larger than the middle part of the sandwich. All in all, for a first day these guys were great. It really was a great sandwich, but just really skimpy on meat. Perhaps this was just a quality control issue? But I can't be sure because I was charged for extra. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

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Love love love!!! My daughter and I stopped here today for the first time (definitely not the last). OH MY GOSH! Everything- from the meat to the produce was so fresh! Our sandwiches were so so yummy! Like- spoil yourself for any other kind of deli kind of yummy. The Garlish sauces (which come on the sandwiches) are the bomb!!! So fresh and flavorful. Karla gave us samples of each to try and we left with 2 tubs. And a bonus (because I don't live in Fresno) is that some stores near me in the Sacramento area carry them. I will definitely return to this wonderful spot the next time I'm in town. read more

This place was terrific. We loved all three sandwiches we got, including the hot build your own. Great place to grab a bite if you're in the area. read more

It was really and the bread was amazing. Will be going back soon. They also have a garlic spread that is a must to have. The staff was also very nice wanting you to try different things before you put them on your sandwich. read more

Been wanting to try this place for awhile and we finally did. It was so delicious! And the service was beyond good. The lady who helped us was the owner, I think. She was really nice and attentive. Ordered 2 foot long sandwiches to share amongst three of us and they were so filling! Can't wait to go back and try some other sandwiches read more

I was excited to come across Garlishious Deli and discover they have vegan options! I ordered on DoorDash, so I can only speak to the food itself. I tried and enjoyed the vegan deli sandwich, the vegan meatball sandwich, and the vegan pizza! The sandwiches were nice and saucy. The pizza could use more sauce, but it was still great. I love all the flavors of garlic spread, and that the place is all about garlic. I may have to buy garlic spread for gifts this year! It's a lunch spot, so hours are limited. It's not far from work, so I maybe can get lunch there sometimes. Thank you Garlishious for offering vegan options including plant-based meat! And for understanding how great garlic is! read more

Outstanding!!!! was prepared on time, I ordered through the app, bread was fresh, turkey was tasty, not too big not too small just right, very friendly, great personality, and the garlic, just right, very tasty very good outstanding!!! read more

Great friendly service. I opted for the pizza which was great. I plan on coming back to try something different. Inside is clean and bright. I bought some garlic sauce out of the case to take home which was great! They have several flavors to choose from. read more

Garlishious Deli - Delis Near Me - Fresno, California

Karla and her staff are always welcoming and the sandwiches are always fresh and delicious.

This place is so good!! They have good quality meats/cheese/bread. Don't mean to over hype it, but this is probably the best sub I've ever had. It's pricey but worth every penny! Excited to come back and try different things. excellent customer service too! read more

All I can say is wow sandwiches were great. The cup of soup I got was great. Service was awesome. Nice clean place. It was just great. Will I be going back yes.. Was my first time there and man let me tell you you need to try this place.. I just wanna thank the staff employees that made my sandwich and did what they did. Thank you. read more

Stopped in by chance while in Fresno and all I can say is wow! The garlish spread is to die for! Make sure to take them up on a free sample. YUMMMM! I had the Prancing Pastrami which comes on a lightly toasted light rye, 6oz. of deliciously tender pastrami, cheddar cheese, their special coleslaw, and their delicious garlish spread. Although I was full after eating 1/2 of my sandwich, I just couldn't stop myself from eating the whole thing in 1 sitting! Customer service is beyond great! They definitely make sure you feel welcomed and taken care of. I am now thinking of what I'm going to order the next time I'm in Fresno. read more

10/25/23 Hot & New! 10/25/23 Really Great experience! Greeted by a great worker after a short wait and ordered 12 in of the #3 Super Bird & Build Your Own. (Giving mother the other half to try too!) l. Ham, turkey and avocado for BYO. All toppings on both with wheat bread. They even let me try their Russian sauce! DELICIOUS! Bought a sample to add to make the sandwiches even better! Everything is fresh and looks REALLY delicious! Paid for the order and wished a good day! Small restaurant. Safe & clean! Leaving, the line went out the door! Lunchtime! Super Bird wash really fresh & DELICIOUS! A little Russian sauce making it even better! Very flavorful & definitely a must try everyone! Great service & absolutely delicious sandwiches! Highly recommended! read more

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I consider myself to be a sandwich aficionado so when a new downtown deli opened I couldn't wait to try! I prefer locally owned delis over national chains and Garlishous did not disappoint! The service was welcoming and so helpful. I believe the owner was at the register and explained where they source their high quality ingredients. I love that they put so much effort into making meaningful choices for their ingredients, you can definitely taste it! I LOVED their bread. It was soft, and the right ratio to the toppings. Also I'll be back for their garlic spread it made the sandwich so good I want it at home! The inside is small and perfect for a fast lunch, a few tables if you eat there but I mostly grab these to go. I'll be back soon! They've definitely gained a customer here! read more

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The food was very fresh and delicious but $14.99 for the salmon sandwich is too pricy. From previous pictures on Yelp, looks like it was $8.99 just 2 weeks ago when they opened. I understand charging a little more (like $2 more) for salmon than say chicken, but extra $5 for 3 slices of salmon is a lot. The garlic sauce was creamy and made the sandwich taste gourmet. My coworkers who got the super bird sandwich were not impressed. The chili bean soup was delish and full of fresh ingredients. The toppings are sliced too thin and were included, other than $1 extra for avocado, which is reasonable. Not sure I'll be back for sandwiches since the salmon was the only one I'm likely to get. I might try the other soups. Service was very friendly. We went at 11 AM and beat the lunch rush. Place looks clean with a handful of tables. read more

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AMAZING AWESOME PLACE! The customer service was a 10 out of 10. The food was delicious. The ambience was light and happy. The food speaks for itself, but the customer service was above and beyond. They were very fast, talkative and explained everything on the menu. The owner was there and was very personable. They have only been open for two weeks and are doing an amazing job. Keep it up. We stopped by here for lunch we live in visalia! Happy we chose the right place. read more

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Amazing food and wonderful staff here. Don't skip this spot if you're rolling by! It's well worth it!

First time here. My fiancé and I are just traveling through so I had time to do some online searching while in the truck. I decided on this restaurant based on the previous reviews and it did not disappoint! I ordered online to save some drive time - that was easy peasy. Parking was great - I was concerned we would have to park on the street but they have a spacious side parking lot. The restaurant was clean - I was surprised that I was the only customer in there! I was expecting it to be busy during lunch hour. Our food was hot, ready and being bagged up as soon I got there. The woman at the counter was very friendly and helped me choose my drinks and chips. The sandwiches were delicious with the homemade sauce and bread. Thank you for great service read more

I've ordered from this spot a couple of times and have not been disappointed. Everything is fresh from the bread, meat and ingredients. Nice family owned business. The owner is a little sassy but she makes the experience even better and memorable. Service is amazing, interior is clean. They have their Garlishious spread that is great on everything and anything. Wish I had pictures of the sandwiches I've ordered but they were just too good to not bite into right away! read more

Delicious, but expensive. $20 for a basic sandwich on sliced bread is highway robbery. Still, great flavor. Sadly, won't be back because.., well.. $20'for a sandwich is highway robbery. read more

I was downtown today (a Saturday) during lunch and everything was closed except this little place. I put in a pickup order on DoorDash (fyi they have their own online system that's much cheaper) and headed over. I met the owner who was so sweet and welcoming. The place was very cute and clean. She told me about her signature spread and gave me a sample. It was delicious! She explained that today was the first Saturday that she was open because her customers have wanted to get her food on the weekends. I lucked out. I worked downtown but rarely had this way and they have a parking lot, so it would be very easy for pick up during the week. I should've taken a picture of my sandwich, but it was so delicious that it didn't last long. I'm a vegetarian and was thrilled with all of the fresh vegetables and vegan options. I would much rather support an independent business than Subway and the food was way better. I think she said she's only open during lunch. Couldn't recommend this place enough if you want a great tasting sandwich! read more

The sandwich is delicious, with a variety, the salmon sandwich is simply amazing, the service is excellent! I really recommend it, because the garlish that goes on the bread makes the sandwich really different. read more

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All the homemade foods are delicious. Very authentic. I will definitely be coming back to Nina's.

Delicious, friendly and fast! Only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the lack of ranch dressing. They serve both pizza and salads, but do not carry ranch. read more

OMG! These sandwiches are the best! I have a volleyball player and she is a very picky eater. When she says a sandwich is good.... that says a lot! Thank you so much Karla! Oh by the way... Karla has the best customer service ever!!! read more

Garlishious Deli - Yum! - Delis Near Me - Fresno, California

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First time here and we were not disappointed! The sourdough bread was so fresh and delicious! The garlic spread is amazing! We will absolutely be back! Our lunch was 10/10! read more

I tried this deli for the first time earlier this week. I ordered The super bird with chips and a drink. First the place is spacious and welcoming. The nice gal working that day (I forgot her name that was my fault) let me know that when you order via their website directly you get the restaurant prices. Meaning if you order on yelp/doordash, naturally their prices are a bit higher due to platform cost. Mind you, this is the first time I've ever ordered and she was kind enough to share that with me. My sandwich was fresh and has flavor down to the bread! I will definitely be back! read more

All I can say is the sandwiches are genuinely GOOD. You can tell that all the ingredients are super high quality. The freshness of everything definitely plays a huge role in the taste factor. I had a BYO with turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and Garlish spread and it was phenomenal. I even stopped again on my way out of town for a 2nd round. The Garlish adds such a good flavor and to my surprise, did the job of replacing Mayo for me. Which is usually a requirement for my ideal sandwich. The place gets busy but the second time I was able to order online and it was ready on time and super quick to pick up. The inside is a good size space with tables all around and good lighting. All in all, I will definitely be back. read more