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    LOCAL. Eats. Merch. Vibes

    4.4 (160 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Grilled chipotle wrap and Philly cheesesteak

    Service was quick. Food was excellent. Must try the garlic fries, they're delicious. I'm not much of a "sandwich" or wrap person but we came two days in a row

    Local wares
    Ryan L.

    Just like the name, this place is 100 percent Local--and who doesn't want to support that? Highlighting local artisans and their goods inside, the decor is a little mismatched but works giving LOCAL a comfortable corner vibe. I ordered the Reuben and was absolutely impressed. Made to order. Made with love. I found myself enjoying the food more because I know I was supporting my neighbor. Portion sizes are pretty large so don't worry about leaving hungry. Only negative I would say is that some of the non-traditional sandwiches can be a bit of a miss. The take on Banh Mi isn't quite hitting the Vietnamese mark for me--but that may be from the fact that I prefer my mom's. If you want to experience solid food and support local, this is the place to go.

    Ruben

    We stopped in today on our way to the beach for some sandwiches. Oh my gosh my Ruben was delightful!!! Definitely stop in and try out this place.

    Reuben, macaroni salad, Hot Italian Sandwich, Mom's Potato Salad.
    Lori M.

    BFF and I popped by today and it was not busy - 1 customer ahead of us. Marcus was making their sandwiches but greeted us upon entering and answered our questions. When I couldn't decide between the cold and hot Italian, he recommended the hot. I'm so glad he did because it was perfect! We ended up with that and the Reuben. Also had the macaroni salad and "Mom's Potato Salad." Not sure whose mom made it but it was perfect! Not too saucy, skin-on potatoes, red onions, celery, pickles...so darn yummy - a perfect potato salad! Definitely will be back to work our way down the menu and to chat up Marcus more. I'm not at all understanding the reviews of Marcus being rude or racist - my lunch partner is non-white and we received friendly service with a smile and did not at all get that vibe. Thanks for the great sammies and sides - had the kettle chips and beverages as well. Will definitely be back again and will support the local artists whose goods are for sale next time as well!

    Perfection
    Josh F.

    I'm gonna plan every trip to the Monterey area around eating here. I wish I discovered this place sooner. I ordered Rubin and it was splendid. From grandma's potato salad was off the chain.

    Sarah D.

    Delicious sandwiches here and great VIBES! We needed a quick bite before a graduation ceremony and this place was open on a Saturday before 11. Great selection of sandwiches, true deli counter with meats sliced fresh to order. I saw they had a Cubano and had to try it! Omg it was so good! Perfect amount of cheese and meat-loved it! Tried out a new brand of chips. They also have a nice selection of locally made art and crafts. Very cool place! Friendly greeting when we walked in and great service.

    Brisket sandwich
    Thomas R.

    I had seen this place on yelp the last time that I worked in the area. We had the time and hunger today to make it a point to stop by. Located in a small shopping center, there is tons of parking. It's in the corner near the liquor store and busy ice cream parlor. The inside is simple and old school. They even have a neo geo arcade system, major cool nostalgic points for that! I was torn between the brisket and tri tip but the gentleman told me that the tri tip wasn't ready so brisket it was. Pretty good and fresh. The bread was really good and sandwich came out in decent time. I went to the liquor store for a soda and chips. They have beverages in this establishment but single cans and juices. Inside the store is a lot of local art and products to buy like honey or jam. It seems like a staple in the community where a lot of regulars come. The service was really good too for there only being one guy running the show. Very friendly and full of good energy with banter. I left here feeling better that I got good food and service while supporting a small business. If im in the area again for work, I'll be sure to try something else on the menu. They actually had a daily special that I saw after I got my food. It sounded like a better choice but there's always next time.

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    Friendly service. Great selection. No frills solid sandwich with super soft sliced sourdough. Easy parking too.

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    My wife got a Ruben and she said it was one of the best she has ever had. I love that there is local products on the wall, great idea.

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    5 months ago

    Had a damn good Reuben sandwich here. And I can't stop thinking about it. I will be back!

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    Best sandwich place in town!! Need to eat here more often. And awesome customer service. Small business at its finest.

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    Best sandwiches in the area hands down. A real hidden gem of a place. Everything I've ever ordered has been excellent.

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    Dametra Fresh Mediterranean

    Dametra Fresh Mediterranean

    3.9
    (219 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Love this place & the food! Aside from the delicious food too, especially my favorite...the beef &…read morelamb wraps, they serve some of the best "steak" fries I've ever had. But also important to me is the service. Each time I've come, I've been welcomed with smiles .& quick service. Dimitri, the owner, is a gracious host and will answer any questions one has. The staff also are friendly & helpful. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for fresh & delicious food, served with smiles & warmth.

    I ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich, which was listed on the menu as coming with a salad. The…read morewoman who took my order asked which meat I wanted? Um.....chicken. Then she asked if I wanted lettuce with it. Sure, okay. I've never ordered this sandwich before and thought I would try something different. She asked which two sides did I want with it. I told her the menu board said it came with salad. It sounded like she thought I was ordering a shawarma plate, which maybe does come with sides dishes. A man behind the counter spoke loudly to her (and me?) saying the sandwich doesn't have lettuce. I don't know how they make their sandwiches; she just asked if a I wanted lettuce. He seemed very irritated about a few pieces of lettuce in the sandwich. He asked me did I order a classic? I pointed to the item on the menu and read what it said the ingredients consisted of. He loudly stated that's a classic! Okay. It's classic. Fine. He took over making the sandwich. The woman rang me up. I felt sorry for her, having to work for someone who behaves so aggressively to an employee and a customer. I paid and was happy to leave and will not be returning. I feel badly for the woman. It's possible she was a new employee and maybe not fully familiar with the menu. Nobody should have to endure that kind of treatment.

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    Chicken Shawarma
    Chicken Shawarma
    Spanakopita, falafel, babaganoush, hummus, taziki this dish also came with bread

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    Spanakopita, falafel, babaganoush, hummus, taziki this dish also came with bread
    Deli Delicious

    Deli Delicious

    4.0
    (197 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Had to fuel up before a 4-mile hike, and since I've cut out junk food, I went searching for…read moresomething solid. Found this deli--and wow, it was exactly what I needed. I went with the pepperoni + pastrami sandwich, and it hit every craving without weighing me down. Fresh, stacked right, and one of those sandwiches that makes you sit back and go, "Alright... this was the right call." The service sealed the deal. Super friendly, patient, and genuinely warm. They let me take my time ordering, didn't rush a thing, and even brought the sandwich out to me--small touches that make a place stand out. Great food. Great hospitality. And definitely the kind of spot I'd come back to anytime I need real fuel before hitting the trail.

    If I wrote a review every time we were here, you would think I was sponsored to write the post. My…read moremama and I always come here after church before we go to see my dad at the cemetery and it always hits the spot this Sunday when we went in, they were slammed packed literally all the tables were filled. We were lucky enough to snag a spot while we were waiting for our food if we wouldn't have gotten that seat, we would've just sat outside in the provided seating. It is nice that they have indoor and outdoor options. The service and staff are always super friendly and I want to say the guys name is Mike with the long ponytail. He's always there on Sundays and he has a crazy infectious personality. He's literally always smiling and happy. I've never seen someone at work( especially in customer service )that is just genuinely happy. I am very thankful that he is blessed with that. Because let's just admit it he works in customer service you know not everybody is wonderful all the time and there are only certain people that can let it roll off them and keep it pushing... I'm gonna say it again just come here. I bring my mom at least twice a month. I've brought my brother also a coworker and of course my Hubby The sandwiches are fire, and the fried green beans are literally a must The only thing that kind of bothered me this time (and I have literally never had a complaint before) when I ordered my sandwich. It came hot like toasted/melted. I definitely didn't want that and I always order the same thing and it's never been offered hot either, so I thought that was kind of weird but other than that Everything was delicious. I still ate it because it was extremely busy and I didn't want to be that person while they were slammed to make such a minimal thing a big deal... I still ate it. It was still good. It just wasn't what I really wanted, but it's all good because I will always be back.

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    The check in counter with the menu displayed above. They also have menu flyers as well for accessibility
    The check in counter with the menu displayed above. They also have menu flyers as well for accessibility
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    Lettuce wrap ck avocado and sprouts
    An earring on her turkey sandwhich. GROSS!

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    The Butter House

    The Butter House

    4.5
    (2.4k reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Hey there Party People…read more The Butter House is a place that is unassuming and has that neighborhood diner feel. It should be featured on Guy Fiery's "Diners Drive-ins and Dives" The place is always packed so we joined the "wait list" online while we were driving in When we got to the restaurant we only had to wait 5 minutes. Our waiter Cesar was great, very personable as well as efficient. The food came out quickly and was paced well since we had an appetizer. Started with the Lumpia which is basically a Philippino style egg roll. Super delicious and very large so you only need to order one trust me. I had the Carne Asada Fried rice. Their Verde sauce was nice and tangy. The meat was seasoned very well and there was a ton of it on the rice. I great dish I would order again. Hubby had the French Dip sandwich. He said the bun was nice and soft and the sandwich was wonderful. The meat was very lean, which he is very picky about. The fries were off the hook just crunchy enough and not over salted. If you're in Monterey and looking for a great breakfast to get your day started this is the place to go. Be kind to one another

    We didn't wait too long because there was option to put our name in the Yelp waiting list. So by…read morethe time we got ready and drove there, our names were already on the top list. Staff was super friendly and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. I got butter fried rice with pork belly, which was really good!! I just wish the pork belly was less salty but other than that, I was content with my order. My partner loved his omelet order as well. The egg was buttery and fluffy. Parking was easy too, either inside the plaza or street parking.

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    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with sausage patties, fried egg, cheddar cheese and house made aioli.
    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with sausage patties, fried egg, cheddar cheese and house made aioli.
    TBH Benedict
    TBH Benedict
    Chicken & Waffles

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    Chicken & Waffles
    360 Health Café

    360 Health Café

    3.7
    (144 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    I haven't been to this cafe for a while since I live in Del Rey Oaks. I forgot how delicious the…read morefood is here. Gonna make a point to come get more. We had an egg sandwich, the chia seed granola and a coffee smoothie. The bread on the egg sandwich was so yummy! He told me he makes the bread in-house with no preservatives! Wow! It was so good!! The chia seed granola has coconut flakes and organic maple syrup. Just the right amount of sweetness. The food is made to order with care, so the pace is a little slow, but I love that. Sit down and relax and enjoy a healthy meal and destress. The owner is so pleasant and friendly. If you care what goes into your body, take time out to visit this place. The food is so good with a lot of variety to choose from. Small businesses deserve our support! It's not a chain! Having a small business is a lot of work! They truly care about offering a healthy alternative to this fast-foot, unhealthy world. I hope you decide to check them out!

    First time in here today since it was the closest eatery to where we were that has açaí bowls!…read moreOn the door are pics of lovely fruit-laden açaí bowls,dark pink from an açaí base! Which is what I expected! Very unfortunately it's not what I got for my over $14!!($2 extra for a little PB) The container was covered when handed to me so I thought it would be ok! It was very light in weight tho! After I left to eat it I was shocked! Not one piece of fruit anywhere! Just coconut shreds on top of pukey green açaí stuff apparently from the blended spinach! A little peanut butter on top that I asked for! The whole thing only came up to about 3/4 to the top!! Very very small amount for the price! But just not at all what I'm used to or expected!! I'll stick to Jamba in a pinch. And if I have time I love Terra Foods açaí bowls! They're super delicious and generous in the amounts they serve!

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    Menu
    Part of the medium wings combo- 6 potato wedges
    Part of the medium wings combo- 6 potato wedges
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