A hidden gem. Amazing food. Amazing service. If you're ever in the area, it's definitely worth a special trip!

We love this place. Had the Rueben sandwich and a beef dip, and three different types of potato salad. Everything was excellent. The owners are super friendly and there are lots of European treats for sale. We will definitely back. read more

Absolute hidden gem! Reminds me of a place in Austria that I would grab a beer and bite for my mittagspause before heading back to work! Great deli and selection of authentic meats (they have headcheese(sülze)! The Rinderrouladen(Rouladen) and the Reuben are a must! Enjoy! read more

Globe Deli - Yummy - Delis Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just visited this place for my first time and I guarantee you will not be my last time. Super friendly staff. Awesome sandwich I got the Ruben California style and it was insane. And then I tried all four of the potato salads and the macaroni salads and I couldn't decide on which one because they were all superb. read more

Nice place! The tall burenette lady behind the counter is very nice and helpfull I have been there 4-5 times now and have had very good sandwhiches every time I usually order the $4.00 roast beef on a roll lunch special and I have to say that it tastes GREAT and the price can not be beat! RECOMMENED!! read more

A cute, pocket sized combo authentic German delicatessen / German supermarket, located right next to the also popular San Sivar restaurant. serving beautiful fresh made sausages over the deli or combined with their sauerkrauts and potatoes as entrees to eat at their wee seating area (only two 2-seater tables plus a window diner table!). The deli sandwiches are also not to be missed - recommended is the Reuben sandwich. Bring a friend - you might not be able to finish, with a sandwich at with at least an inch and a half of piled deli meat inside. Expect to spend anywhere from $8-$15 on lunch (which one will inevitably have to take away part of it in a box, so that could be considered lunch and a half) Also you can buy any of a whole stocked row of German beer here, along with the tubes of fish paste, salmon paste, and other interesting refrigerated condiments and pickles etc that any German transplant must long for. In addition, for those nursing a sweet tooth there is an entire double sided shelf taking up most of the circulation space that is filled to the brim just with variants of German chocolate, and versions of Lindt candies that aren't sold commonly here in the USA. Aside from the Wholesome Choice supermarket off of Culver/Michelson, I think this is the only place outside of LA where you can buy Kinder Surprise, those famous hollow milk chocolate egg-shaped treats containing any kind of fragmented put-em-together-yourself addictively weird toys inside (from model airplanes to replica houses to even just outdated Disney and Hanna Barbera cartoon characters from decades past) Challenge the kid inside of you! read more

Went in for the Bratwurst sandwich, had heard about it, so was in the area and decide to see what all the hoopla was about. So about 3 minutes after ordering out comes my plate of sizzling bratwurst sandwich deconstructed- that is the sausage, which was very hot like it had already been on the grill for a while, but, well rendered, so not too juicy not too dry- a roll that had been buttered, my sauerkraut, and some of the best German deli style mustard available. Also a potato salad that was pretty unremarkable, but good in a comforting kinda way. So you go ahead and assemble and start eating. I liked what I had, but it was not a four or five star experience, definitely a solid three. read more

I've been eating and shopping here since the 80s when Winnifred and her husband owned the place. It's a Costa Mesa institution and a solid place to grab German and other European goodies. The Globe ownership transitioned to Randy and Michele Schultz years ago. They were great people who made you feel at home and made you want to return. They kicked things up a notch by getting an on-premises beer license so you could enjoy bottled or draft beer with your meal, and by adding new menu items. They ran frequent specials as well. They did all of this while maintaining the original feel of the place. In 2015 Chris, along with his wife and son, bought the place as Randy and Michele moved on. Chris made a number of improvements, on many levels. The deli looked cleaner, more organized, and inventory was fresher. The transition took a little time and was not without its hiccups. I remember waiting patiently for sandwiches as the new crew figured things out, but that was to be expected. The biggest issue was that Chris was just not a people person. Not by a longshot. I recently went in for a sandwich and a side of potato salad after seeing it reopened under new ownership. The new owners were super friendly and kind, and my food was delicious. I am optimistic about the future; I feel like the Globe is back. The sandwiches are very good here if you order the right thing. The cold cut, German bologna, and liverwurst sandwiches are seriously tasty. I get them on rye with traditional accompaniments. They don't skimp on meat and all the condiments and produce are fresh and added in the right amount. The potato salads and the macaroni salad are pretty good, prepared with what seem to be the same recipes as before. They will do nicely as a side for your sandwich, and always taste fresh. The Homemade potato salad is my favorite. Deli meats in the cooler are top-notch, and the staff knows how to properly thin-slice them for sandwiches later. I especially enjoy rolling in here when the holiday goodies start arriving. I love to surprise the family with German treats from the Globe, and it gives me an excuse to grab a bologna sandwich, some potato salad, and some cold cuts to put in the fridge at home. They keep a nice selection of European beer in the cooler, and everything is fresh, which is important to me. Give the place a try, it's a favorite of mine! Updated review 4/7/2018. read more

The goulash served on noodles, with red cabbage, is to die for!!! I didn't get a chance to try any of the other great looking good but I know that I will be back for more. The owner, Chris, is friendly and welcoming. What a great little hidden treasure to stumble across! read more

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I love checking out new European deli's... Apparently this hidden gem has been around for a long long time and definitely doesn't disappoint. Jason and his wife Buffy are amazing! Can't wait to return on my next trip to orange county... read more

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I'll write a quick review on this place. And I think the best way to do it is by doing a pro's and con's list: Pro- close to work, which is ideal if I forget to pack a lunch Pro- it's great to find something different from all the fast food chains in the area Pro- their $4 brat special...I love sausages and this one was not bad. Juicy and decent sized sausage Pro- Friendly staff and fast service Con-Other sandwiches are kind of pricey for what you get Con- Their roast beef is sooo bland and boring...meh Con- The Brat special is just that a sausage in a bun...no sauerkraut :( Con- They don't have too many specials going on I know I'll be coming here time and time again due to its proximity to my job. So in my book this place is A-OK. read more

THE BEST deli in Costa Mesa, they have been at location for decades and all of the sandwiches are excellent, they use top quality breads, meats and have the best potato salad along with daily meal specials. We have been ordering for many years now and have never been disappointed! read more

Honestly drove this place a million times until my boss brought me here to experience a true deli. He told me to get a sandwich and it was damn good! Everyone needs to know about this place. He also bought some sausages of some sort and his wife made a soup out of them, let's just say my assumptions tell me you can't find quality like that anymore. To take a risk and open up a deli is gutsy, but I really think they knew they had something special & I agree! P.S. They were extremely nice, family like environment read more

I finnally had time to visit this little place and now I know it will be in regular rotation. I came in for a sandwich, they had a full service deli with all sorts of meats and sausages and cheeses. They also had some pre-made potato, macaroni, and other assorted salads. I went simple - a turkey provolone on the house rye and a side of macaroni salad. The sandwich was piled high with delicious thin sliced turkey and the cheese was really good. It was simple yet delicious and very filling - I could only eat half. This is a deli and market - they had all sorts of german goods I have never heard of. It was actually really interesting, and made me want to come back and try my hand at a German dish sometime. Along with the deli, they also had a cooler with assorted drinks like orangina and other favorites, and a WIDE assortment of German beer sold by the bottle. A neat little gem in Costa mesa that is definitely worth the visit. The place is small, humble and inviting and the people who work there were very friendly. read more

Super nice folks, Super great food! Come and eat here!! I also own a deli and this is one of my favorite places other than home base! I tell people at my deli about The Globe all the time! If you are in the area, EAT HERE! The roast beef, kraut, and Rouladin are homemade, and the lunch special is a GREAT VALUE!! $4.50 or something like that.. Maybe $5! ENJOY YOUR LUNCH HERE! read more

The best German deli! Had such a great brunch. All the food was just delicious and oh my gosh, the marble bread is so yummy! Buffy and Jason are so friendly, if you haven't been in there you MUST give it a try. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

As a self proclaimed connoisseur of good eats, I must say - It's extremely difficult to find a good authentic ethnic deli in Orange County that isn't of the Indian/Asian/Mediterranean/Middle East variety. As such! discovering a place that advertises authentic German deli meats and sausages has a high expectation to satisfy. AND SATISFY IT DOES! Along with the plethora of German related snacks, this deli also offers relatively cheap priced sandwich/sausage items to quell any hunger craving. Authentic bratwurst, schnitzel, frankfurter, etc etc etc! But really, and mainly my stars go to their strudel collection, and I say this because having a really fresh and authentically prepared strudel is absolutely delicious! And outside of Solvang CA, or San Pedro, (I think we all know the amazing strudel place I'm talking about) it becomes extremely difficult to find a decent establishment that serves good quality strudel. This place delivers. hands down. straight up. all day. every day. omg. Apple strudel was huge in portion size for price, and the taste and crumble and UGH! so good. go get it. now. read more

Solid sandwiches. The pastrami sandwiches come cold, but taste as if your mom made it for you at home, with tons of love put in it. The sausage sandwich is a total hit. I've also had the Reuben with their home-made sauerkraut and it's pretty DG! You'll also find various German candies and condiments in the aisles. In the refrigerated section you'll find a ton of different beers and jars of preserved fish and stuff (I gotta remember to get the cocktail wienies in a jar next time!). Behind the counter they sell various German meats and sausages. Why buy them from a chain supermarket when you can get the real thing here?! The main reason why I wanted to write this review is because they sell BOOTS! Like, for beer... Like, "Das Boot" boots! They look fancy and they have two different size ones. Total score! read more

Since I am not very familiar with German food, I cannot say if it's authentic but a few of my German friends recommend the place to me so I have to believe it's pretty close to home. The sausages that we ordered we great. Their sauerkraut was delicate in flavor and normally I prefer a tart kick. They have a nice selection of imported groceries and beers. Not much room to eat in, so plan to get the food to go. Also keep in mind that you can purchase liquor however you cannot have an open beverage in the store. read more

When I'm craving German, I want the basics. I'm talking knocks, bocks, brats and beer and Globe certainly has everything to outfit the perfect German meal from homemade kraut to pretzels. While I was in Germany, I became addicted to having rye rolls with gobs of jam for breakfast. The jam was some of the best I've had but really hard to find in the states...Globe has it! They also have quark, which if you can find it, you pay an arm and a leg for, but their price is very reasonable. Even better, they have low-fat quark, which after stuffing myself full of meat in tube form, may be a reasonable idea! read more

This is our absolute favorite go-to place for a rockin sandwich! Expect thick and freshly cut meat + fresh bread and produce. Absolutely incredible!! The daughter and the dad that run it are some of the nicest people you will ever come across - very personable and we were even given extra potato salad on the house when they had run out of the one we ordered! A must try! read more

Always brightens up my day and saturates my hunger and appetite. Randy and the crew take pride in what they do and are always willing to teach me some new german phrases and educate me on the beat kinds of beers and meats. Best place to find all of your german and european delights! read more

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Great German food made to order. Friendly service. Delectables from all over Europe :) I love this place. read more

One stop shopping for chou croutte garni. Tons of sausages and amazing home made kraut. Great selection of breads (including pretzels). Terrific resource. read more

A really quaint and nice little slice of Germany in Costa Mesa. They've got all sorts of cool German grocery food, but man that selection of German beer is top notch. I ended up getting a pretty solid rue been sandwich and the bratwurst was pretty good. If you have an office or work in the Costa Mesa area, I definitely recommend putting this place on you list of lunch spots for sure (especially if you want to sneak in a beer. Hahahah) read more

Love this place! All of their sandwiches are great and the sauerkraut is amazing. :D The owner/staff are super nice too! read more

The sandwiches are good but the real money is in the rouladen. So great...and my grandma is my comparison! Also their sausages and kraut are excellent. I also love the small store they have. It carries many European treats which are hard to find in the US. read more

Terrific staff, super friendly, and delicious huge portions. I love getting something different and enjoying a proper German beer with a great sandwich. Also love the variety of snacks, drinks and meats and cheeses. Highly recommend. Only sad it's not open on Mondays lol. read more

Holy cow!!! This is best sandwich place in the world!! Go here and the people are awesome!! Nice memories of going to a German deli with my dad!! read more

I am giving this a two star for my experience here in the store. I came in to buy a number of products, of which there were a decent amount of good ones, but I have been in many other European stores up and down the west coast that had a wider selection. The experience I had with the owners was unacceptable and rude. I felt violated and decided not to give them my business again because they treated me rudely. They wrote down my address from my License saying it was their right to do so. I believe they were concerned about if I was over 21, (I am 30) and I asked them why were they writing down my address. So yeah, not cool. Please owners, respect your customers a bit more. read more

Real food, excellent food, great value! Bread, pickles, quantity-amazing. Eat or order from here!

Everything here is homemade. The bratwurst is fantastic. The skin is not too thick and the meat is tender and very juicy. The sourkraut was good too and has little pieces of sausage in it. The German potato salad is a bit tart, but I much prefer it to the mayo heavy potato salads that most places serve. My meal was also served with two pieces of delicious buttered bread. My meal, bratwurst, sourkraut, potato salad and bread was $9. A little pricey but considering everything was fresh, well worth it. A friend of mine ordered a ham sandwich that came with alot of meat, he said it was good. The inside is small and has enough room for maybe 6 people to sit and eat, but what do you expect from a deli? Overall I think Globe Deli is great, and they even serve my favorite drink...Tejava iced tea. read more

Das ist gut. Since I am pretty far from family, I come here for supplies so I can whip a little dose of home. I have never dined in but Rouladen is always good. My wife's first attempt at Knodel was not bad at all and Smoked Brauts beer broiled can't be messed up. So come here and get your Deutsch on. read more

GREAT service and delicious food!!! Very friendly : ) Always stop by when I'm in the area for cured meats and usually have a meal too!

Hope new owners can pick it up soon. Since taking over food display is sparse. Understand when you're not doing well it's hard to buy more inventory but it looks very sad. read more

If you're from the East Coast, you'll know how difficult it is to find an exceptional deli in Orange County. A good sandwich is not just about the quantity or the variety. It's not about the latest chain store fad. It's about the quality of the meat and balance in construction. All I have to say is that Jason and everyone else at Globe know how to make a great sandwich. My favorite is a double meat liverwurst with veal loaf on rye with no lettuce or tomato, extra onions. Amazing with a good German beer, which Jason will help you pick depending on your mood. Highly recommended. If you're unsure, ask questions. They are more than willing to give their input, as well as samples. This isn't you're typical Boar's Head cold cuts we're talking about. It's on another level. read more

I love the Globe deli. This little place is a mix of a small market with a deli counter. They carry a nice assortment of imported foods in the market section, and there is a selection of hot and cold food choices offered in the deli. This is a place where you find items that are hard to find elsewhere. I shop at the Globe because they carry a German mustard that I cannot live without. Their smoked bratwurst is yummy, and so is the homemade sauerkraut (I buy the brats and sauerkraut to make a "One-pot Octoberfest" recipe from Whole Foods that is deeeelish!!). The pickled eggs rock. They are kind enough to let you have a taste of the prepared foods so that you can decide what you want to purchase. I usually time my shopping around lunch so that I can pick up a homemade sandwich while I'm there. This little place isn't cheap, but I don't shop in mom-and-pop stores for rock bottom prices. I visit the Globe for great service, and to purchase some staples that I only buy there. The parking where Globe is located can be challenging during the lunch hour, and there may be a line at the deli counter. Visit when you are not rushed and you have the time to appreciate this unique place that's been a part of Costa Mesa for many years. read more

Can't believe I haven't tried this place earlier! Ordered a beef dip, Reuben and tuna sandwich. ALL three were incredible! Food is only matched by the service. Will definitely be back! read more

I've been looking for THE Ruben sandwich, and boy did I find it! I had a friend recommend me to this great place and Jason the owner was such a great host! I will be coming in to grab me a Authentic German Ruben Sandwich with a side of Dill potato salad and some mustard read more

This place is a slice of German paradise! I've been looking for a great German sausage place and stumbled upon this lovely place. The music, deli, beer and other grocery items are so charming and authentic. I wish I hadn't left my purse at home because I would have bought the whole store. I cannot wait to surprise my husband with a traditional German dinner some night soon. read more