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Pixie Deli

3.9 (335 reviews)
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Open • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Turkey club on sourdough
Jac F.

This place isn't messing around. Turkey club on sourdough. Bread was toasted perfectly, turkey thick cut and delicious, loaded with avocado and bacon- this sandwich wasn't soggy or tough it was just right. Took it to go up to the woods and it was perfect.

Kimberly N.

We were looking for a place to have lunch near Seacliff State Beach and Pixie Deli popped up on our map. We headed over there and loved that it was easy to find street parking and it was pretty much right at the beach! This is a popular place with a laid-back California vibe that has been here over 50 years. It has a market but we were here for the sandwiches! I had a Wild Salmon sandwich which is served hot on a roll with pesto mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Fresh, simple, delicious! I immediately knew I would recreate this one at home (and will likely do just that today). The prices online are lower than what they actually are these days but I think the location, service, and quality of the food make it worth coming here. They even offer breakfast items, salads, burgers, soups, and beer! If we were staying nearby, relaxing here with a good meal in their outdoor patio would have been the perfect place to spend after a day on the beach.

TERRIBLE $20 Scant Turkey Avocado Sandwich!

LAMEST turkey avocado sandwich EVER!!!! I want my tip back. I guess when you ask for everything on it, with no onions....that means little or no avocado there was one slice and one scant piece of turkey folded. The turkey piece wasn't even big enough to cover the bread. This is the WORST sandwich I've ever had. This is not the first time I've gotten a bad sandwich here...will be my last never going back,

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Sarah S.

We had friends who raved about their California club sandwich so we stopped by after a day of Apple picking in watsonville. We got the California club, the Philly cheesesteak and a cheese quesadilla for the kids. Also two bags of chips. Put us out $50 which is a bit much but such is life nowadays. The club sandwich was a good sized portion- it would've lasted me 1.5-2 meals if I didn't share it with others. It was good but nothing incredible. It did have a good amount of avocado and bacon on it which I appreciated for the price. I thought the flavor of the Philly cheesesteak was good but husband thought it was dry and could've had more veggies. The cheese quesadilla was just like I make at home (for $8 instead) and kids liked it. They had a ton of chips and drinks available. No sparkling water but they did have soda water on the soda machine. There was no line and outdoor seating but we took it to go. Food was ready quickly.

Breakfast burritos
Naz K.

Awesome location, with delicious burritos pick your filling. They sell beer and huge variety of drinks, I also tried a blueberry muffin and it was delicious . Staff are polite and friendly, would love to see a little update to the place , patio area is a bit run down definitely needs a power wash.

Michelle V.

Got there 15 minutes to closing and was worried they were going to say drinks only. Luckily I was able to order a BLT. Took it to go back to my hotel room. I was staving & dug in! Didn't even hace time to snap a picture! Tons of crispy bacon and chunky tomato slices. Very good sandwich!

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Dana B.

Great food, local treats, nice beer and wine selection, fast & friendly service with awesome staff. Casual & super chill. Hits every time. My favorite item is the BLT with chips or fries. This is a really great local spot to grab something quick or to sit and enjoy a meal with family and friends in a relaxing environment.

Half rotisserie with fries $10
Janet C.

Yummy sandwiches and fries and delicious charcoal rotisserie chicken. The rotisserie comes in a half chicken serving and the taste is smokey and packed full of flavor. The Bay shrimp sandwich is pretty good too! Wasn't into the desserts from the farm. The lemon tart? And carrot cake? both tasted a little odd like the smell of plastic wrap. It's been a while since I've had it but I think the club sandwich was good and the tri tip sandwich was good but a bit dry.

CheeseSteak sandwich. Not much meat.
Jason S.

Great location by Rio Del Mar beach. All seating is outside. We came in on a Saturday at lunch time, when seating was full, but by the time our order was ready we had a table. The Turkey Club Sandwich on sourdough hit the spot! The Philly cheesesteak was unfortunately lacking in meat. We will not order that again. There are lots of other menu options and a dessert case too. Check them out! Perfect for lunch on the beach.

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Fast service and delicious sandwiches and wraps. Right on the beach. I will definitely be going back.

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Brilliant sandwiches. Amazing views. Great staff. Comfortable. Not pretentious. 5 stars.

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This place is gold. We stumbled upon it looking for a good sandwhich spot and success! Both had…read moreturkey, bacon, cheese with pesto Mayo. Delicious! The inside is small with a few table, a few tables outside as well. A drink fridge and chip options. The service was wonderful. Very nice and accommodating. My site is terrible and the young lady at the register was very helpful. We will definitely be back!

Came here the other day after a long work day and hadn't eaten since breakfast. Was sooo hungry and…read moreI was near Chunk's. I had a pastrami sandwich there once before and it was pretty good, so figured this would do. Ordered the burger combo with Lentil soup. Asked for my burger medium and when it came out it was well past that and I'm pretty sure it was a frozen patty. I have frozen patties I cook at home that are great, so guessing it just wasn't very good quality to begin with. The lentil soup was flavorless and I only had a few bites before tossing out. Seasoning, a ham hock, and some aromatics would do a lot for this soup. Left feeling very disappointed as there are a bunch of more satisfying options in the area and I chose the wrong one. As I was sitting in traffic, my stomach started feeling like I ate some broken glass or something. Obviously there wasn't broken glass in the burger, just a fitting analogy. I had stomach pains for the next few hours. This is all I had eaten in like 10 hours, so I'm positive it was the burger. The woman at the counter was friendly and the place was pretty clean. I've got a pretty iron gut and it takes a lot to make it turn. Don't think I will be going back.

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Was visiting family and wanted to buy a little something as a gift…read more Called Gayle's the morning of and ordered 4 of their pastries. The process was quick and easy. The menu is available online and they take same day orders via phone. Pickup was a little hectic as there were a lot of people in the bakery. I waited in line for a ticket and then waited for my number to be called, but found out that I could have just walked to the end of the bakery to pickup at the counter in the corner. I would probably add a sign to make it a little more obvious for those new to the bakery, nonetheless the pastries were amazing and nothing else matters. Everything was sweet but balanced with acidity or nuttiness. Great mix of textures and the crust does not fall apart even after a whole day in the fridge and being manhandled into cut portions. I'd highly recommend this place for out-of-towners, as those that live there already know it's the best.

I need everyone to close their mouth and just read…read more This place is truly a gem Someone cares about every single thing being made here's The consistency and quality of every single piece is a standout. Hubs and I loved both our Mocha and chai- right topped with fresher whipped cream- lovely beverages. Cinnamon roll- one of the best I ever had, I think it's have a bit of cardamom. Brookie- soft and chewy with a nice flavor Marionberry turnover- filling was performed but that dough is flavorful and flakey Old fashioned chocolate cake- moist and milk chocolatey Egg and bacon croissant/ bagel smashed tot breakfast sandwiches- warm and rich Ham and cheese croissant- one of my favorite things it's so good and stuffed with lots of cheese. Key like pie parfait- STFU there is no way it could be better. I have a few more items in my back seat that we have not had and I can't wait to taste them.

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My first visit! Sandwich was very tasty! Maybe this is just my internal old person, but dang did…read moreeverything get expensive! Nearly $20 after tax for one sandwich with no additions. I was hungry and one sandwich was just a lot right to feel full. Be aware for first timers the process to get your food is a bit confusing. You'll head into the back right hand side of the store to place your order verbally with a staff member. Then, get in line at the regular register to pay. No one told me what to do after that, so I spent a long time waiting in front of the staff member I had placed my order with. This was wrong. You're actually supposed to stand in the area between the register and the liquor section and they'll call your name there. Hopefully this will save anyone reading this the same confusion I had :)

Frequently mentioned as the best sandwiches in the Santa Cruz area. True? Difficult to say but…read morethese are very good sandwiches. It all starts with the bread: the sweet French roll is airy, soft, and fluffy inside with a crisp but not hard crust. A touch sweet. The sourdough is also strong but the French roll is better. In my opinion the two best sandwiches are the Italian sub and the Italian special. Despite the similar names, they are completely different sandwiches. The former has ham, salami & mortadella while the latter is roast beef and pesto. Confusing, right? The ordering and paying is slightly confusing, and it's cramped inside while you're waiting for your sandwich.

Pixie Deli - delis - Updated May 2026

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