Railroad Stop Deli

Yelp actually led me to this sandwich shop. I searched for sandwiches in my area, and this was one…read moreof the few places that popped up. I'm forever grateful for that recommendation because they make some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I've tried a few items on the menu, but the one I always recommend is the Hot Italian. Everything about this sandwich is incredible. It's packed with flavor, and you can honestly tell it was made with care. I usually pair it with a bag of chips, and the total comes to around $18. It's absolutely worth every penny and always leaves me full and satisfied. The shop is consistently clean, and the customer service is always friendly and welcoming. I find myself going back over and over again, then telling myself I need to take a break--only to end up back there a few weeks later. That's how good it is. A couple of things to keep in mind before you visit: there's only limited street parking, so you may have to circle the block to find a spot. There's also not much room to wait inside, although they do have a bench or two where you can sit while your sandwich is being prepared. In my experience, the wait is usually around 15 minutes. I've honestly never been here when it wasn't busy, so expect a crowd. But once you take that first bite, you'll understand why. Great food, great atmosphere, and great customer service. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Sandwich wasn't the worst I've ever had but it wasn't the best as the reviews are claiming…read more I ordered via a delivery service and also received a "snickers bar" as the "rocky road desert" I don't eat snicker bars lol , no where does the $3.99 rocky road desert would be a snickers bar lol , I tried calling the restaurant to get an answer or help and no one answered the phone. I don't think I'll be coming back for a sandwich here

1.3 mi•Mosswood, North Oakland

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Italian--chopped!

Ok’s Deli

4.5(280 reviews)

Saying a sandwich place is perfect is obviously nuanced, because everyone has different…read morepreferences. I will say this place comes close. Each sandwich is made with a level of precision that is unrivaled. All the ingredients are organized in way that makes an otherwise boring sandwich into something you're looking at in amazement. They aren't the biggest but that's fine, as they make up for it with flavor. They have a nice variety of choices with specials to keep it interesting. The service has been excellent when ordering ahead, everything is ready on time and well packaged and labeled. Not really an eat in type of place only a few tables. Really for take out only. Parking can be tough on the street

First timer here. The price is not ok, definitely steep but the sandwich quality was ok!…read more I ordered the Sichuan (spicy) chicken sando. The chicken was flavorful and super juicy. I also appreciated the double portion of chicken, which is something you don't see at most chicken sandwich spots. Parking is difficult, and the place sits a handful of people max. It appears more of a grab and go place. The employees were kind and efficient. They have music blasting and cute decorations inside the deli. Overall, a solid sandwich, but I'm not sure the price is justified.

9/18/2022 chips

Chicken Satay Wrap

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Sichuan Hot Chicken ($18), Sisig Bolillo, Sat-Mon only ($18), House Ramen Spiced Fries ($8)

Rose’s Sandwich Shop

4.6(202 reviews)

3.1 mi

Their meatball sandwich is SO good! The meatballs homemade, and they're so soft and tender. The…read moresauce is amazing too! And of course, you definitely have to try their soft serve it's organic and so good! Their coffee is also really good. Everything I tried was delicious! Thank you

The sandwich itself was... fine. The service was... not…read more First the sandwich. I got the Italian. It was *drenched* in mustard to an unreasonable extent. The bread (french roll) was soft but without the crunchy crust that should be par for a french roll. The meats were ok, and the iceberg wasn't bad, but not great. Maybe three stars for the sandwich, but nowhere near as good as Alameda's other sandwich shops, Domenico's or Santoro's. The service was bad. First the young counter guy had no idea what I meant when I asked to substitute havarti for swiss. Then he charged me $.80 to "add cheese" to the sandwich when it already had cheese. The older woman (owner?) and another young counter guy then came out from behind the counter and had a long, almost shouted conversation in front of the register, all while eating soft serve. After 15 minutes of that, I approached the counter to find my sandwich sitting there. Not that anyone had bothered to tell me it was ready. Anyway, definitely not going back. I will however go back to Domenico's and Santoro's many times!

Great ambiance

The Alameda sandwich next to USS Hornet. About as Alameda as it gets

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Alameda on Dutch Crunch

Domenicos Italian Deli

4.5(573 reviews)

3.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I love this family-owned sandwich shop. The staff are always really friendly and personable. They…read morewill help you make the best sandwich for you if you ask for recommendations and they have a huge selection of chips, drinks and treats to add to your meal. I always get the vegetarian sandwich and love it every time. Consistent, quality, friendly!!

* Warm family run style business ** U can tell that the…read morefolks here are experienced genuinely love doing what they do here *** They give you and the doggo snacks, so dogs are welcome **** Bread is warm, veggies are fresh and the sandwiches are bomb

Italian roast beef Chicago style

Two Cajun turkey, horseradish cheddar cheese on Dutch crunch

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Ratto's International Market

4.2(460 reviews)

1.3 mi•Old Oakland

Love this spot - the food is always fresh and delicious, and the employees are really nice. I also…read morelike purchasing their Italian items, such as biscotti, when I go there. I recommend any of the sandwiches, all are good! Nice seating outside and some inside seating too - please don't skip this neighborhood institution!

It's been years since the last time I stopped into this Italian Deli/Sandwich shop. Ratto's has…read moreapparently been around since 1897. They have a modest but solid selection of Italian deli meats (Serrano ham, prosciutto, pancetta, etc), pasta, olive oil, vinegars, and a couple specialty jams (calabrian chile orange, etc) - basically all you'd need for a gourmet charcuterie board meal or snack. Last time I was here, picked ip a bottle of nicely aged balsamic vinegar from Italy, which has lasted me for a couple years. Today, decided to try one of their specialty Italian sandwiches with a shot of expresso on the side... and Mama Mia was the sandwich absolutely amazing! I highly recommend the Jamon Serrano & Manchego sandwich ($14.50). It comes with shaved ribbons of serrano ham, 1/5 inch thick slice of aged manchego cheese, a creamy spread of chevre goat cheese, chopped/marinated artichokes and arugula greens on a crusty/crunchy baguette (between half to a full foot long). I practically finished this within 10 minutes - it was so good! The expresso shot ($3.25) was also a good pairing for me. Loved the aroma, made from nicely dark roasted beans. Inside the venue there's shelves on the back wall, with Italian dry goods, oils, vinegars, jams, etc for sale. Seating indoors is about 5ish tables for 2 or more. Outside sidewalk has a couple tables too. Located on the corner of 9th & Washington St, mostly metered street parking in this area and a small hourly parking lot across the street.

Inside: italian food pantry items for sale

Individual 1-2 servings of antipasta ingredients: olives, cornichons, etc.

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Hidden Spot - Emeryville

4.5(445 reviews)

0.9 mi•Longfellow

Found this spot on tiktok and decided to try it out with my favorite cousin. The rating was decent…read moreand the food looked good so we made our way over. We sat inside originally, but then decided to go sit outside because it was a beautiful day. The inside was clean and very quiet, the patio was full of people. Ambiance gets a 4/5. We were immediately met by a pleasant waitress, and when we moved she just came and found us. She was very informative, engaging, and knowledgeable, great service all around 4.8/5. I ordered the strength & my cousin the garlic wings and a margarita. The wings were some of the best I've ever had, fried to perfection and seasoned just right. A huge punch of garlic, which I really enjoy, so wings were 4.9/5. The vegetarian sandwich I ordered was so delicious, the pesto and garlic aioli really added flavor and the fresh warm bread really set it apart 4.8/9, only because the jalapeño was more spicy than pickled. Overall; I rate this place a 4.7/5

Love the patio on a nice day Doors open, games on - service…read moreand attitude are better than average. Been here a couple of times during my getaways to OAKLAND. No food today but have before. Basic bar food menu

Buffalo Sauce (Spicy) OTS

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Sierra Deli & Market

4.4(469 reviews)

1.9 mi

A pretty solid deli & convenience stop that's been serving the community for some time now…read more I like to come in sometimes during work or on my days off for a quick to-go lunch. They have some quick grab items like masubi and a pretty nice made to order deli menu which you can probably assume by the name. Along with all that there's also have quite a few fresh bakery items. Definitely try their bahn mi if you go. It has a unique profile to it. There is limited indoor seating if you're looking to chill for a bit before heading out to the rest of your day... perhaps in Jack London Square, where it's situated. But since most people order to-go it works out & you'll likely find a spot to sit at if you want to. Moreover they have a decent selection of IPAs, other beers, wines, confectionery items, ice and other "convenience" items. Pretty normal pricing for a Bay Area spot. If you're looking for a quality drop in spot or need to pick up some wine real quick definitely stop by Sierra.

I can't remember the last time I had banh mi but overall was good. Ordered the grilled pork -can…read moretaste the grilled flavor but was definitely a more modern take with avocado and salad greens. Corner deli/Cafe in apartment building in unassuming part of Jack London Square. Deli is more to-go type with a few table sating outside. Other Yelpers say owner is same as Cam Huong in Chinatown. I remember getting a $5 banh mi at Cam Huong many years ago. Now $15 for a sandwich is sign of the times!

Spam (and teriyaki chicken on the right) musubi!

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Clove and Hoof

4.1(944 reviews)

1.6 mi•North Oakland

My only question is....WHY haven't I been here sooner?! I…read morewas craving pastrami, so I looked on yelp for pastrami in the area. My mom and I came in around 2pm on Monday (8/11). It's a cute delicatessen/restaurant. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. Immediately the staff was so friendly and welcoming. The woman at the register was very nice and asked if we had any questions. My mom and I shared a pastrami sandwich, Brussels sprouts, fries, and slaw. It was reasonably priced for the Bay Area. When they brought the food to the table I was shocked. Everything looked amazing and very appetizing, and the portions were much bigger than expected. Before she brought the sandwich over, she asked if we were sharing it and was so nice to split it into 2 plates for us. That was very kind for her to do. Let's start with the French fries. Omg they were perfectly crisp but still fluffy on the inside. They had so much flavor probably because of the beef tallow and had just the right amount of salt on them. There was a side of mayonnaise with the fries, and it tasted homemade. I meant to ask them if it was. It was very good lol I couldn't get enough. The poppyseed slaw was very refreshing and it was tangy and sweet. We loved that the cabbage remained crispy and it was great for a warm day. The fried Brussels sprouts were full of flavor. They were a nice balance of sweet and salty. I loved the bacon on them. The hot pastrami sandwich definitely satisfied my pastrami craving! There was just the right ratio of meat-cheese-sauerkraut-mustard-dressing. The bread tasted freshly baked as well. It was full of flavor. And the side salad that came with the sandwich was excellent. We loved the tanginess of the dressing. We were shocked that there wasn't more people inside, but also for 2pm on a Monday, it probably was just an off hour. We had so many leftovers as we both don't eat very much, but lol as soon as I got home I started eating some more of the slaw and salad. Can't wait to eat the rest for lunch tomorrow. We are already planning on coming back to try the meatballs next time and definitely trying their Indian cuisine! I'll have to bring my husband here next. Thank you guys for an amazing lunch!

I'm sure there are other good things here but I keep just getting the cheese steak. The picture…read moredoesn't do it justice. It's a warm, crunchy roll, the chopped steak and cheese are perfect, and there's a salad next to it so you can take a bite of that while you're waiting for the next bit of your sandwich to cool down. Do yourself a favor and order this in instead of carrying it out. The roll is warm and crunchy and I think too much time in a bag would make everything less delicious. (I'm sure it's still good, it's just *better* if you can eat it when it's fresh.) I swear one of these days I'll try something else on the menu.

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Star Meats

4.1(301 reviews)

3.1 mi•Claremont

this sandwich was amazing; so fresh and delicious. the meat was thinly sliced and same with the…read morecheese, perfection. we opted no mayo no tomato, they added oil to the arugula and it was top tier! service was quick and friendly and bread was amazing.

I ordered The Classic. It was amazingly good. My sandwiches must start with good quality bread…read more Check! Then the meats, cheese and the toppings. Check! This sandwich was the perfect blend of all. I will be back. Probably today for a second day in a row. It was that good!

Brian Allen 18$ yes.

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Brian Allen Sandwich

The Lunch Box

4.4(611 reviews)

1.2 mi•Uptown

Terrific sandwiches (we ordered three) and great service. Very fresh ingredients. Will be back…read moreagain.

Stopped by The Lunch Box and decided to try the pastrami sandwich. It was decent and hit the spot,…read morebut probably not the best pastrami sandwich I've had. I also thought it was a little pricey for what you get. They have a pretty good variety besides sandwiches, including soups, salads, and hot plates, so there are plenty of options if you're not in the mood for a sandwich. They also have a punch card where I believe after buying 12 sandwiches, your 13th is free, which is a nice perk if you come here often. Overall, not a bad lunch spot with a good amount of choices. I

Brisket with the Jalapeño Carrot Tapenade

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BBQ Brisket Sandwich plain. Generous meat.

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Sebastian G.

13 years ago

Railroad Stop Deli is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is awesome and the service is great! I try to tell everyone about this place. It is a most go if you have never been. The prices are fair, and the wait time is little to none. You cant beat it. I love their teriyaki over rice. read more

Miles C.

10 years ago

This is one of my favorite food places I eat there in the morning before I go to work because they have great breakfast sometimes I come back for lunch and if their teriyaki chicken and rice which is delicious I love this place I would recommend it to all my friends and family read more

Natnael E.

13 years ago

I Love Railroad Deli it is the best place to go for a home made sandwich in a quite industrial area neighborhood, I would like to say thank you for David and his Mother for the great food and great service, read more

Miguel G.

9 years ago

This deli is amazing i love the sandwich and the chicken teriyaki . Food is so fresh I very recommend this deli . And the people serving are very nice read more

Ramon F.

2 years ago

Really good deli and lots of options to pick from when you need something to eat and drink. I recommend coming here

Josh E.

8 years ago

Love this place - I go once or twice a week minimum.

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