Haven't had many fresh sandwiches in Marin but Moonlight Deli? Yeah, I had a good first impression. They're in a great location just off of 4th Street, in San Rafael. I was recommended 'The Firemen' and wasn't disappointed. Toasted Dutch Crunch bread, Turkey, Salami, Bacon, Cheese, Jalapeños, Pepperoncini's, Avocado, Etc. I gotta admit it was fire, no pun intended. Note that the sandwiches are one size only, so no half sandwiches. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - The Fireman - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

The sandwiches are good, and the ladies are very nice, and I don't mind paying for something that involves some effort. But $15 for tuna salad on two slices of plain sourdough is a little beyond the pale. Just be prepared for the prices. read more

I love the scones--they're perfectly light and not too sweet. And the bagel with cream cheese is as good here as at any quality bagel shop. I almost never buy sandwiches since they're so easy to make, but I do dream about the Fireman's sandwich, which is filled with layers of all the good stuff. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

My husband and I were looking for a quick, but good quality, meal after walking around Falkirk Cultural Center. We stopped by this spot which was only a few miles away. I got a ham and cheese sandwich with everything on it, and he ordered a bacon, turkey sausage, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich. We both really enjoyed what we ordered. The ingredients on my sandwich tasted fresh and high quality. One thing we really appreciated was how customizable everything is, and it's nice that the food is made right in front of you. The staff was efficient too. They were quick to take our order, prepare it, and bring it out. The deli is on the smaller side, so seating is a bit limited. There's just some bar seating inside and a handful of shared outdoor tables in the plaza. Also, it's a little on the pricey side. Our order (two sandwiches, two drinks, and a bag of chips) came out to $40. Overall though, the quality and taste make it worth a visit. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Inside - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

I had the pleasure of stopping by here on my way out to point Reyes. Friendly fast service in a cute and clean Deli. They have a few bits of fire fighter gear which is a nice touch. I asked about the fireman sandwich but ended up going with my usual ham and Swiss. I should have tried what they're known for because it sounded delicious but just a little too filling. My sister got a turkey bacon + chips to share. For the size of the sandwiches they are well priced which is great! My sandwich was sadly missing banana peppers but still a great sandwich I would come back for the fireman. read more

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The people are super nice here, and the food is delicious. I had the Reuben today, and loved every bite. The Corned Beef is generous and very tasteful, and the sandwich is a classic. Highly recommended! read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Perfect Reuben - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

The fireman sandwich is a pretty solid California turkey club type thing. Maybe with a little italian-american inspiration with salami and pepperocini. I'd say the whole thing works pretty well. read more

If you want a turkey sandwich with very little turkey, this is the spot. Worst sandwich in Marin.

Not very good. One of the smallest Reuben's I've ever been served. I couldn't taste any sauerkraut and the sandwich smelled a little like lettuce. I'm wondering if they used lettuce and red onion instead of sauerkraut? (See picture). Also, I didn't taste thousand island but it looked like they added mustard? $19 for sandwich and can of pop. read more

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Sausage burrito wasn't sausage It's cheap chicken or turkey franks sliced up, really gross, i threw it away read more

For a $19 sando, I'd expect it to be so good that'd I have to come back. This was my third or fourth time coming, all for different variations, and unfortunately they continue to be very mediocre. We live close by so I'm sure I'll give it another try but, idk that'd I'd recommend this one. On the other hand, Betzys next door, owned the same family, is spectacular. read more

I recently ordered the Fireman sandwich after not having it for quite a while. It's as great as ever but I had forgotten how large it is. I can't imagine anyone eating the whole thing. For me, who eats less as I get older, I made four lunches from it. read more

Okay, being low carb, I tend to avoid sandwich places that don't have low carb options. I was stoked to find out they do lettuce wrapped sandwiches!! Service is fantastic and the folks are just awesome...the sandwiches uh-mazing. Great small business! Fireman Sandwich - lettuce wrapped was superb. I'll definitely be back. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - The Fireman - lettuce wrapped. 11/10 - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

Sandwiches used to be a lot better around COVID, when I went frequently. Now, they are not oversized and about the same, if not smaller, in size to grocery store delis. Asked for double meat on a classic turkey and it had the same amount as non-double. I requested the extra charge back after showing her the cross section and cashier was very quick to do so. Moonlight slipped into mediocrity and I wouldnt recommend going out of your way for it. read more

Amazing places for coffee, croissant, sandwiches . Look very good I was in the area to open my day with coffee and croissant the coffee are really good!! place workers are supper nice definitely the place for good coffee first thing in the morning read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Coffee - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

OMG!!! If you wanna enjoy a really delicious sandwich in San Rafael make yourself a favor come to this deli, is by far the best place to get a sandwich!. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Chicken salad sandwich on a Dutch crunch - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

Very cute shop so I was super excited to try it! To my surprise, the sandwich tasted no different than a sandwich from a grocery store. Not very much meat or flavor. Probably wouldn't come here again. Also, staff put gloved hands in mouth without changing gloves. For $20 I expected more Thankfully, it was just a cashier, but also grossed me out. read more

NOT vegetarian friendly- while ham is not listed as an ingredient on the vegetarian sandwiches, they do come with ham. I thought there was a mistake with my first order so I re-ordered but received a sandwich full of ham both times. I tried to call the shop to clarify but they don't have managers on duty to help resolve issues. read more

I talked to 2 uniformed men outside. I could not tell if they were firemen, EMTs, etc but they were waiting on some food so I asked what's good. They weren't paying attention as I abruptly interrupted their convo so they stood aside saying they already ordered. When I asked again they said the Fireman sandwich and those guys were not wrong. My friends and I did a round of them except for me which had to order it sans the avocado. If I had a pickle on the side it would have made for a perfect meal but I can't fault them for that. I didn't check to see if they had one because I was stuffing my face about 10 feet away from the entrance and didn't want to stop. My friends asked if they should stop halfway through to take the rest to our campsite and I rejected that idea and finished it. To be fair, the portion size is probably for 2 meals and not for a short lady like myself. read more

Highly recommend! I am always looking for early morning spots, and they open early and are warm, cosy and welcoming. The breakfast sandwiches are terrific and the fireman sandwich is awesome. I love a great local owned small business and this is a gem. read more

Our washing machine broke. .... So, for the time being we are spending some of our Saturday mornings at the Laundr-o-mat nearby. Don't cry for us....We get to go to Moonlight Deli while we wait for the washer to do it's thing! We have now made it our "Saturday morning date"; Laundry and Moonlight". Each visit we look a little closer at the menu and try something new! Moonlight is meant to be homey - not fancy, and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. Yay! Betsy has such a joyful way about her. Everything she makes is done to order, fresh and bright. We have had sandwiches (Rueben, Turkey, Bacon & Avocado on croissant, Chicken Sandwich...all yummy). We loved their combo platter of middle eastern items (falafel, dolmas, eat). And have had their pastries, and coffee. They even offer complimentary brown bag lunches for on-duty first responders. How great is that?! Guess what! They even have Lappert's Hawaiian Ice Creams! That's our after-laundry reward. You don't need a crystal ball to see into the future for Moonlight Deli. They are a small first-time business that will grow and multiply, and give us years of reliable deliciousness! Next time you are on the West Side of San Rafael and want something that is not "fast food", but made lovingly AND quickly.... try Moonlight! They have a parking lot! Easy parking. Say Hi to Betsy for us! read more

Charming, hole-in-the-wall deli in downtown San Rafael. I happened to be in the neighborhood; I was hungry; and I saw their rave Yelp reviews. So bada-boom bada-bing... I came in for a sandwich. The two ladies working there couldn't have been friendlier. They steered me in the direction of their Reuben (corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing on toasted rye bread). It was a solid sandwich. My only minor gripe was that they went a little too heavy with the Thousand Island Dressing. But hey, for $7, this meal was a steal! Most everything on their menu is under 10 bucks. And like I said, the people working here are absolutely lovely. They seemed to know everyone who walked in to order (from high school kids to employees in the area). I would totally come back here to explore more of their menu. Their turkey/bacon sandwich looks like a real winner. BTW, they also serve a plethora of sodas/juices/waters/etc. + coffee. And there's plenty of free parking in the Best Buy lot. I look forward to moonlighting here more often. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Reuben sandwich - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

Just down the street from the brewery! On a busy Saturday in spring, while I was waiting for the brewery to open, I stumbled upon this small, but friendly shop. They have a good selection of sandwiches. I chose the classic reuben sandwich, with lemonade. Only about $11. Seems like quite a deal to me. My order was ready in just a few minutes. I don't think it was actually made in the traditional way, but it was okay nevertheless. Recommend much thinner sliced meat, and not so much dressing. I had a chance to chat with the owner who explained they've been open for 1 year. I really like this little cafe. Nice selection, excellent menu. Plus, they are really nice people. Now, off to the brewery! read more

9 years later I'm still working across the street from moonlight deli and I have not gone back. And the only reason was because the sandwich didn't wow me 9 years ago. Y'all. I finally decided to go back and I'm dying. I got your basic turkey, pepper jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, on a soft roll sandwich. BEST SANDWICH EVER I'm not even playing. It was so good. So good! I'm sorry it took me 9 years to you another chance, moonlight. I hope you can forgive me read more

This is a small shop in a small strip mall sandwiched between 3rd and 4th streets (next door to Tender Tenders). I ordered the chicken salad on Dutch Crunch. It was very good. This place just became my favorite for chicken salad. It used to be Scotty's Market. The bread is toasted by default which makes it that much better. My daughter ordered the egg, bacon and (swiss) cheese breakfast sandwich. She got it in on a croissant, but you get in on a bagel or whatever others breads they have. It was tasty, but was a smaller sandwich than the one I had. I also ordered an espresso. I was a little reluctant because I'm really picky about my espresso. I usually won't get one unless it's a cafe/coffee bar. Non-cafes sometimes don't know how to make espressos (they get drawn out too long). It was made with Graffeo which is a local coffee. I was also reluctant because I wasn't sure how often, as a deli, that they get espresso orders (the coffee might be old and there is a cafe next door). My daughter encouraged me to try it, so I did. It was a solid, fresh tasting shot that I would get again. There is a small covered pandemic outdoor dining area if you choose to eat there. I will back to try other menu items. P.S. The owner Betsy is very friendly. read more

Disappointed, would not return. The only good notes are the place is clean and has a parking lot. To start off, it's always a bummer when the person behind you in line gets their sandwich first, especially when all you ordered was chicken salad that's already prepared... The worst part of my quick visit was that I noticed the sandwich maker adding a mystery sauce to EVERY SINGLE SANDWICH and when I asked about it she said it's "our secret sauce" which is INSANE to me that it's not listed on any of the menus and since I'm severely allergic to vinegar, I'm very lucky I caught on or else I would be having a very bad attack right now.... And then my sandwich was prepared incorrectly, both sides slicked with mustard (when I just asked mayo lettuce tomato) sadly it overpowered the entire thing and I couldn't taste anything else. The sandwich is small and a waste of $6.50. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Stopped in here when I was driving through. The fireman sandwich was one of the BEST sandwiches I've had. Layered up, not dry, the Dutch crunch bread was perfect (didn't tear up the roof of my mouth) and somehow not super messy! The service was awesome too, the lady making the sandwich was friendly and helpful. :) read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Fireman Sandwich Aaaamazing! - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

We love Moonlight Deli for just what it is.... a home kitchen for when you want a sandwich custom-made, with fresh ingredients, ample helpings and fair prices. The owner, Betsy, is a get-it-all done kind of woman who does a great job of running her business, keeping customer service her priority, remembering her customers by name, and even remembering what they like and order. That's what gives Moonlight it's hometown charm. Being in a strip mall of sorts is actually an advantage in that there is plenty of free parking, and room for outdoor seating (Covid-style). Moonlight Cafe is spotless, well appointed, and has a creative menu. When you want a simple, delicious, well balanced lunch and you don't feel like cooking, go to Moonlight Deli, they even have Falafel! read more

My friend was raving about this place so we had to give it a try. We had sandwiches delivered to our office on one of our staff meeting days. EVERYONE was very pleased!! The service was exceptional! The sandwiches had very generous portions through out and great flavor. I have to say this is one of the best sandwiches I have had ever! read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Tamalpais Pediatrics supporting Local Business. - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

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The problem with any business located in a strip-mall, is one of location, location, location. Unless the location is well-known for glitz, glitter and pizazz, only those folks who happen by will ever know of its' existence. That's the beauty of YELP because our reviews can be the "town crier," either beckoning people to come or issuing warnings to stay away. Well ... this review is one that will definitely call for y'all to take a detour from your normal route and engage in a delightful repast because the Moonlight Deli is a little treasure tucked into the middle of the West End Center at 1815 Fourth Street in San Rafael. My stomach was a growlin' when I walked into the parking lot of the former Yard Birds on Fourth Street where it intersects Miracle Mile. I had a hankering for a deli sandwich so when I saw the business name, I thought, "I'll give this one a try." This deli is a itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny, little spot of real estate that deserves some greater attention. I walked in and the owner was on her hands and knees polishing the floor! The interior was spotless, the glass on the display case was sparkling and all the salads in the case looked like they were same-day fresh. I instantly had a good feeling about this place. I ordered a Reuben sandwich and one of the employees, a young Hispanic man, began to put together one of the finest Reuben's I've eaten this year. The bread was toasted to the perfect crisp texture. The meat was sliced perfectly. The cheese was divine! I savoured each bite. Now there's not a lot of room for dining in here. Maybe, just maybe four people could be seated. But I chose to sit on a chair outside with a rustic table, where I reveled in the flavors of the Moonlight Reuben, while reading my newspaper. read more

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My friends and I decided to stop at this deli , and oh boy let me tell you it is delicious, the sandwiches are so yummy and fresh, the staff is so friendly and nice ! You must try you won't regret read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - A delicious turkey bacon sandwich! - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

Probably the worst sandwich I have ever had. How do you mess up a blt?? The sandwich was tasteless no flavor, the bacon was soft and chewy not crispy, not even a lick of mayo on the STALE Bread (sliced sourdough) which made my sandwich super dry and the lettuce was wilted... How do you mess up a blt? Also I did ask for avocado and I had to look for it and it was just a smidge of a slice.... Do not waste your money here. Service was mid, had sort of an attitude. Customers are rude and have no spacial awareness. Avoid this place. Ambiance is overcrowded and too busy and they have you sit in a parking lot... Just don't bother with this place read more

Tasteless hot chocolate I went back in to ask if they could add more chocolate ,and the cream cheese was so off had such a weird taste the bagel it's self wasn't even toasted they probably toasted it for 30 seconds mind you it was not busy at all I was the only person there. Don't recommend at all. read more

First time here and the staff is sweet as can be and their sandwiches are AMAZING! Thank you for being open for my workers! I hope they frequent your shop now that they had your sandwiches! read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Turkey bacon sandwich on Dutch crunch for the win with everything on it! Delish! - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

Incredible deli! Get the Fireman on dutch crunch. An amazing sandwich combo that I never knew I needed, the Fireman is turkey, broiled salami, and bacon with lettuce jalapenos avocado and mayo. The owner and her staff are so friendly, we went back twice during our five day visit to town. read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - The Fireman sandwich on Dutch Crunch - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

Flew in from Houston for a few days and had to try Moonlight Deli to see what the excitement was all about. Bacon, Egg, Swiss & Avocado Croissant was AMAZING! Great price! I had it 3 times during my stay. Perfectly toasted! Great customer service from all the staff! The owner of the deli, Betzy, is very hands on approachable with all the clients. I would definitely recommend it and try it again when I am in town again. Variety of cold drinks, pastries and snacks. GREAT COFFEE! Better price than Pink Owl place next door for sure! read more

Moonlight Deli & Coffee - Delis Near Me - San Rafael, California

They have a table blocking the front door, which is fine, presumably for COVID precautions. But I had trouble reading their menu, and when I asked if they had a written menu, the girl at the register looked at me as if I was crazy and said incredulousluy, NO, as though I had made an outrageous request. First, try not having a b!tchy attitude when someone asks if you have a printed menu, especially if you're going to block people at the door and make them order from the doorway. Second, it's not difficult or expensive to have a couple of printed menus on 8 x 10 paper. read more

Good food, super friendly service, quick/convenient. I get the Fireman sando and it's awesome.

Great small deli. The employees are so nice and always provide friendly conversation. They serve pretty good coffee, which is great because there aren't too many coffee spots this side of San Rafael (aside from Johnny's, but they're always packed) and they're open early. Can you get a better sandwich in town? Definitely. Are the sandwiches bad? Not at all. They are affordable, the quality is good, but the sandwiches are on the smaller size. I work within a walking distance so I go mostly for the convenience. read more

PERFECTION. I still can't believe I got the sandwich of my dreams for just $5.60 with tax. In SF, you have to pay upwards of $10 to get a decent sandwich, which means I make them on my own 99% of the time. I didn't have that option here and was thrilled to stumble upon Moonlight Delicatessen during a long drive. Two very sweet ladies made me a delicious Smoked Turkey on Rye and even toasted it. Yum! I'm a big sandwich fan and, again, not a fan of the astronomical price tags in SF, so this totally hit the spot in every way. If you ever find yourself in San Rafael, go get a sammich! read more

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