I'm obsessed!! this spot is a literal gem and I will definitely be back! It was the perfect brunch spot. Service was super nice and helpful with recommendations, which I always appreciate. I ordered the country fried steak, and the fact that they make the gravy homemade was a huge hit. The potatoes were cooked to perfection and super flavorful. I also got a side of corned beef hash, and it was amazing - most places are hit or miss with that, but they definitely did it right here. The beans were good, and I also tried some of the banana pecan caramel waffle. It was beyond flavorful, and the waffle was so soft it didn't even need syrup! 1000/10 The orange juice and coffee were both good, and there's plenty of parking, which is always a plus. read more

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The food is yummy and the portions are huge! There's definitely something for everyone. I had the chicken kabob and salad, the chicken was nice and juicy, the rice was cooked perfectly and the salad was so fresh! The Philly cheesesteak was so good, it had a lot of meat (ribeye) and was perfectly cheesy! The servers are all kind and helpful with suggestions. The location is nice and quiet, they have outside and inside seating. The mimosas are also yummy. read more

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So one here to guess is for the first time tried their pastrami sandwich has mozzarella on it really good pastrami sandwich I like the bread when it's crispy not soggy and the pastrami was very well flavored not too salty just a really good pastrami sandwich definitely going to go back and try some of their other sandwiches all in all great experience and the coffee was really good by the way give it a try I don't give five stars to everyone but service and food get five stars. read more

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Great Pastrami sandwich and onion rings! Friendly service, fair price. Highly recommended

Fantastic sandwiches. Best pastrami in SD...huge, moist and tasty. Enough for lunch and dinner. Cheesesteak also next level. Great place for breakfast too. Wide variety of food, plenty of room for large parties and many beer selections . Seating indoors or outdoors...so there's something for everyone. A+ read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - Pastrami on left Cheesesteak on right - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Wow! I was not expecting to leave this place with my pants unbuttoned but I had to. The sandwiches are amazing, I highly recommend the pastrami. The service was friendly and quick. It's the perfect place to stop by for a weekend lunch. read more

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This pizza hits the spot. It's super close to my work so it's always hot when I walk it back over. Really consistent. Great if you like a more bready pizza. Usually they're really nice and when they see me struggling they offer to get the door or have offered to help me to my car. Love supporting local and will continue to eat her. Pretty clutch cheesesteak too! read more

I felt like my family cooked I Try the Phly cheese stake sandwich! Nothing better than! read more

My first time eating here. It was recommended by coworkers so I decided to tag along. Ordered the Hobo omelette and was NOT disappointed. The breakfast was great and was told the pastrami is a must. I will definitely be back to give that a try. read more

The sandwiches at Gus's are fantastic. All the ingredients are fresh, the sandwiches are huge and the staff is friendly. You can't go wrong with any of their subs! read more

If I could leave 0 stars I would. My family and I went to go enjoy breakfast at Gus's like we do every Sunday after church and we had some of the most terrible service that completely shocked us because it was unusual. We had a party of 6 which can be hard to accommodate which is understandable. We walked in and was told by one of the workers grab a menu and find any seat and we will be with you shortly so we did. We found a table outside to the right but we were right in the sun so we moved to a table with shade. All of the sudden the young waitress says, "If you're going to move you need to tell us. " and I responded the worker up front said to grab a seat whenever that's what we were doing. The young waitress responded, "Ok well next time you need to tell us you're moving." With the most disrespectful attitude. She then spoke disrespectfully to elders at the tables saying, "if you're going to move again you need to tell me." And at that point she crossed the line. I've never seen someone speak to customers with that kind of attitude and disrespect. Before all of this she was man handling all of our silverware and was tossing it on the table for us to use. Absolutely ZERO respect or customer service was given. The young waitress also had long nails and was giving us our drinks by grabbing it at the top touching the drink/ice with her finger and nails. This just added to the horrible experience. Long story short once the young waitress started talking back to us customers and specifically the elders at the table that was when we decided to leave and take our business elsewhere because of the complete rudeness and disrespect. Unfortunately we will NEVER be coming back because it seems like they got new waitresses that don't know anything about customer service. Would NOT recommend anyone to come here who wants to enjoy a meal. read more

The food is amazing We walked in with 30 min left and they still treated us as if we walked in when they opened great customer service and great food read more

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Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. The menu has plenty of great options, but I'd especially recommend the gyros or anything served on their bread - the bread is outstanding. I tried the eggplant parm sandwich, which was on the salty side, but overall satisfying and tasty. read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

If you order anything from here, you have to try the hot pastrami. The pastrami is fried to almost a bacon like crisp. I have ordered this sandwich a few times and every time it is so good! Do yourself a favor and order this sandwich. read more

The sign advertises all-day specials, but they will not serve them after 2pm, even on weekends. When I tried to order, the staff didn't believe me, went outside to check the sign, confirmed what it said, and still refused, repeating that breakfast is only 8-2. The way this was handled felt dismissive and patronizing... very disappointing service and misleading advertising. read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - Sign states breakfast special 8 to 2 Monday through Friday and daily specials every day 8 AM to 8 PM. - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Recently had a large meatball sub at Gus's, delicious !! Been awhile but it's always on point

The good news is that Gus's makes a great breakfast and really good subs.... 5 stars! The bad news is that their pizzas aren't so good......1 star. read more

So much food! Pastrami sub was hot and delicious.. Fries were the perfect combination of crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside. Super fast and friendly service. Clean and quiet seating area. Perfect experience for my first time. Will definitely be back. read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - 12" Hot Pastrami and side of fries - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Took my daughter today for lunch at Gus's.. I had the antipasto which was absolutely delicious.. there was so much food. I took it home for dinner. My grandson had a cheeseburger and fries. The best fries I've ever had.. my daughter had a club sandwich which was humongous. The service is outstanding. It's a cute little place with great atmosphere I will definitely be going back. It's the best secret in La Mesa.. read more

As a sandwich enthusiast, the Pastrami Oven-Baked Sub is hands down one of my favorite sandwiches ever. It may not be the healthiest option, but it's genuinely one of the most delicious hot sandwiches I've had, and I'll go out of my way just to order it. read more

We decided to try this place out since we like eating subs. I decided to try out their "famous chicken cheesesteak". Honestly, not really sure how it is famous. The flavor profile was good, and the portion was generous. The sandwhich however was sliced in half, and so when you go to pick it up, the ingredients fall right out. The picture is what the sandwich ended up as. The ingredient are simple: chicken, cheese, onions and mushrooms. The chicken was over cooked and was very rubbery and difficult to eat. I was disappointed to not see other cheesesteak ingredients like bell peppers. All in all, for $31+ for two people who only got sandwiches, it was...an experience. Don't get me wrong, the flavor was good, my suggestion would be to make the sandwich more like a sub where the bread doesn't allow the ingredients to fall out, add bell peppers and lastly to not overcook the chicken. read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Nobody makes a torpedo Sammy like Gus's. Staff is very kind, and prompt. I wish it was closer to my house. read more

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Service & Servers were great. Friendly workers. Not busy. Went for lunch around noon. Food was warm when received. Cheeseburger was a classic. Cooked well. Not expensive.Comes with choice of fries & other sides. Fries needed salt but was provided. Pancake weren't bad, a little heavy but quality taste with quality butter than is not pictured. Outdoor seating is peaceful. read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - Cheeseburger, fries, short stack pancakes - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

It's been a few years since I've eaten here. The pastrami was a must have. It was ginormous. I think the pastrami meat has changed because it was just way too salty. I also shared the Philly cheese steak. Tender and delicious but i thought a Philly should have bell pepper and onion not just onion. This is the only time I was slightly disappointed. I will still come back because I had the breakfast burrito recently that was amazing and perfect and maybe it was me. I trust this place and will return 100 times. read more

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I unfortunately didn't try their pizzas but I did have the sandwich and it was okay nothing to brag about

Guss' is an old-school, casual restaurant where the orders go to the cook on pieces of paper. I kind of like that. You order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. I was introduced to Gus's for the pastrami, and that's all I've ordered here. We came on a recent, extremely rainy January evening (2023) to celebrate National Pastrami Sandwich Day. We ordered 2 9-inch pastrami subs (there's also a larger size, 15-inch, I believe) and 2 orders of fries. There were a lot of fries...should have just ordered one order. Order was ready within a reasonable amount of time, and everything was delicious. I took half of my sub and fries home, though. Servings are large. Prices are reasonable for what you get. Counter service was friendly enough. Large parking lot. One unisex restroom that was clean but had 7 (I counted) air fresheners. I thought that was kind of weird and a little overwhelming if you're sensitive to that kind of thing. We'll be back... read more

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Love, love their Pastrami sandwiches- 2 sizes- good for 2 with, A Side of delicious onion rings! My gf loves their breakfasts. Their Eros Greek meat a salad or on pita bed. read more

I tried the Philly cheesesteak and it was so so good this place doesn't have that many customers but the food is so so good I came back for the second time as well the service is amazing too! Try this place out! read more

Ordered takeout today. The Italian special sub came toasted, with ham, salami, and pepperoni. It was a huge 12 inch sandwich- great for sharing. We also ordered the chili cheese fries, but they were underwhelming today. They came with hardly any chili and they were quite dry. read more

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The food is delish! I made 3 meals out of the sandwich lol So many options and they have family atmosphere. I loved the easter decoration. Great and fast customer service, I would recommend it read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - Cheesesteak - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

I know it's called Gus's subs and pizza, but their breakfast was awesome! My boyfriend and I came in this morning (Sunday at 9 am) and it was BUSY. Every indoor table was either taken or looked like someone had just left. We took our menus and chose a table outside. We were greeted with waters quickly and I asked for a cup of coffee. Our server came back with coffee quickly and shortly after was ready for our order. I got the special oatmeal and my boyfriend got the Pastrami Benedict. Food came out super fast! My bowl of oatmeal was HUGE. Topped with walnuts, blueberries, and bananas, and sides of brown sugar, golden raisins, and milk. The pastrami benedict was excellent. Eggs were poached perfectly, and the pastrami was a generous portion. The home fries with onions and peppers were delicious! It was so much food, we took the oatmeal with us. At such a reasonable price, it was worth every penny. Our server was attentive and topped off my coffee twice. It was obvious she was busy, but we were in and out in less than 45 minutes. Perfect experience from start to finish! This might be our new breakfast spot. read more

Their sandwiches are top notch delicious made with quality ingredients. Been going to them for years never disappointed.

Been coming to Gus's for a few years now. Foods always good and a fair price for what it is. However, recently the cooks have become obstinate dickheads, refusing simple requests such as cooking things in a particular way. Most recently, I asked that my home fries were cooked so that they LOOKED as though they'd been passed through the deep fryer. The waitress politely advised they're not allowed to do that, to which I responded I understood which is why I said "LOOKED LIKE" as a reference for how crispy I wanted them and she acknowledged. When the food finally came out, the potatoes were practically raw! I asked her if she could have them cooked a bit longer so they'd be crispy. She takes them back to the kitchen and 10 minutes later she brings back a plate with HALF THE POTATOES MISSING and on top of that they had not even been re-cooked but rather, MICROWAVED!!! She tells me the cooks said "this is as crispy as they can get them" which was basically raw and ever so slightly seared on one side. As I've said, I've been going to Gus's for years and this has never been an issue until recent visits but this is the first time I've sent any food back to be cooked more. Perhaps they've just hired new, lazy cooks. Either way, I won't be going back for a good while if at all. read more

Love their service and food. Torpedos and subs are amazing! I also enjoy their gyros! Close to our neighborhood, and really hope they can last! read more

Really great, laid back place! AMAZING subs and a great cheese pizza. Friendly staff and a really great menu. New regular! read more

We are lucky to be a mile to this great place. Their breakfasts are fantastic, we love their outdoor seating, and their Greek Pizza is phenomenal. And this is from someone who grew up in New Jersey! They are also willing to grill the onions on the Greek Pizza instead of putting them on raw. This is a request I have made to other pizza establishments, but Gus's is the only one who would do it. The staff is friendly as well. read more

10/10 Family owned restaurant that gives me diner vibes. Come support a local business that is doing a great job. They have so much more than just subs and pizza. I came for breakfast and boy are prices affordable! With inflation on the rise, so is eating out these days. Therefore when I find a place that serves great food at reasonable prices, I'm all in. Place was packed and seems to be a crowd pleaser for La Mesa residents. Service was super friendly and I definitely want to come try more things on their menu. read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - The Lucy's Family Speical. It is $11 for a huge hearty waffle, two eggs, and your choice of protein. I loved it! - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

First time here. First let me say..."I love pastrami". (My regular go to was Greek Chicken in Lakeside, but....discontinued the pastrami). The Hat in Temecula and Eddie World off the 15, 2 hours south of Vegas are my measuring sticks... Found Gus' on Yelp. I got the pastrami, easy mustard, xtra mayo. The 12" had a lot of meat. Easily 2 meals for me, (trust me, I'm a big dude). The bread was toasted slightly crunchy on the outside, and buttery and soft on the inside. Pastrami had a lot of flavor w/that salty/peppery flavor thru out. (Honestly, I prefer a little more fat on my pastrami. I guess I like food that reminds me of?....me.). My wife had the Reuben, she said it was a 4 out 5 (and she's a big Reuben fan). (I mean a big fan of the Reuben, not a....anyway.) Went in just after 2:00 on a Sun aft, apparently the breakfast/lunch crowd had just left. We figured this cuz sign outside said "After 2:00 plz seat urself...". Service was solid, everyone very nice. Place was clean and seating indoors and at outside patio. Gus and Subs? 2 words..."Do over!" We definitely goin back for the sandwiches. And, we wanna check out the bfast....I think I see stuffed french toast in my near future. (Again, more food that looks like me...) Solid food, service and competitive pricing. read more

Gus's Subs & Pizza - Pastrami...easy mustard/xtra mayo - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Won't be back. Called in an order tonight based on their online menu and when I showed up to pick it up it was a completely different plate. When I brought it to the cashiers attention, she told me that the online menu was incorrect and needed to be updated. There was no offer to make the dish I ordered and paid for, only "do you want a to go menu so you can make sure it's right next time?" There's not gonna be a next time lol. read more

One of my supervisors took me to lunch at the old Point Loma location (no longer there). He said try the Philly Sandwich... I was hooked. Massive meal, prepared well and enough to feed two people! That was 18 years ago. Now I make the drive over to lake Murray and get the hot Pastrami sandwich with onion rings... delish. The sandwiches are the same as they were 18 years ago, no downsizing here, no shrinkflation, just the same quality food consistantly. read more