Rim's Deli has that old-school, family-run neighborhood deli vibe that's getting harder to find. The space is small, but the deli counter is impressive, packed with options and everything you'd hope to see at a classic deli. I got the Italian sub, and it was delicious. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a really satisfying sandwich. Sometimes you don't need anything fancy, just a great sub made right. It definitely gets busy around lunchtime, and between the line and people filling the tables, you can tell this place has its regulars. No dino-sized dining room here, but the sandwiches definitely make up for it! Rex Tip: If you're coming during the lunch rush, expect a line and plan to take your sandwich to go if you can't get a table. Seating fills up quickly, so getting there before the lunch crowd is your best bet. 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex read more

Rims Deli hasn't changed in decades. They have some wonderful food, and some pretty chill workers. I went there with my son on the 20th of this month. I wanted to try their pastrami sandwich and compare it to Noahs Bagels Pastrami sandwich. Noahs is just a few doors down from Rims Deli. The kindest thing that I can say about Rims Deli pastrami sandwich is that it tastes like dog food. It was greasy, hard meat, and made me want to vomit. Noahs Pastrami sandwich is HELLA better than Rims! I was sad to have wasted $13.25 ON THIS JUNK. BUT.....THEIR OTHER SANDWICH SELECTIONS ARE GOOD. read more

Not sure how it happened. I wanted to find a cookie place on Hazel Avenue, Orangevale area. Well I'm guessing I landed on this Rim's Deli occasionally deli's tend to serve cookies. So anyway I really enjoy a delicious pastrami sandwich. And the ratings for Rim's Hot Pastrami caught my tastes buds. I am in agreement with the ratings. Very delicious Hot Pastrami Sandwich from the roll, to the pastrami, to the fresh veggies to the sauce...it all came together in a very tasty bite all the way through the very last bite. I also tried their macaroni salad it was okay. But one needs to understand my Mama made a very delicious macaroni salad...so the bar is set very high when I measure out other folks macaroni salad. The customer service was kind and friendly. I was served with a smile. I believe you'll enjoy your meal when you pop into Rim's Deli. Now I'm gonna go try an old cafe in Old Town Fair Oaks for chocolate chip cookies. read more

Rim's Deli - This is a photo of their Hot Pastrami Sandwich...yummy - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Walking into this deli, my initial impressions were quite positive. The establishment immediately stands out for being exceptionally clean, well-organized, and inviting. Adding to the positive start, the staff provided good service from the moment I walked up to the counter. They were polite, efficient, and handled the ordering process with a welcoming attitude. Based on the pristine environment and the pleasant customer service, I had high hopes for the food and anticipated a highly satisfying lunch. Unfortunately, the experience took a sharp downhill turn the moment my order arrived. I had ordered a classic Reuben sandwich, a personal favorite that relies on a very specific balance of iconic ingredients. To my absolute surprise, the kitchen took baffling liberties with the recipe. Instead of the traditional, creamy Thousand Island dressing, the sandwich was loaded with standard yellow mustard. To make matters worse, there was barely any sauerkraut on the sandwich, completely robbing it of that essential, tangy crunch. The final blow was the execution of the bread; it was heavily over-toasted, leaving a dominant, slightly burnt taste that overshadowed everything else. The bottom line is simple: structure and tradition matter. When you travel to Paris to see the Mona Lisa, you certainly don't expect to see a mustache painted on her face. This exact same principle applies to a classic Reuben sandwich. There is absolutely no expectation of harsh yellow mustard overpowering the dining experience, nor should a guest have to tolerate the bitter flavor of burnt bread. While the cleanliness and service at this deli are commendable, a sandwich shop ultimately lives and dies by the quality of its food. Given this deeply disappointing culinary execution, I simply cannot recommend this deli to anyone looking for an authentic meal. read more

Rim's Deli - Ruben Sandwich without bread - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Came here around 1:30 for lunch and they were busy on a Thursday. It was my first time here. I ordered the Junior Hot Pastrami Sandwich meal, it was under $20 for a meal. The food is good quality, fresh food. Their bread is delicious and soft, it was perfect! They're known for their pastrami sandwiches so that was my intention for trying this place out. They' have a great selection of chips. Great customer service and friendly. The noise was pretty decent on a Thursday, it wasn't loud but also wasn't quiet. There are plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot. I will definitely come back. read more

Rim's Deli - Junior Hot Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Very bright and clean deli. Indoor seating is available. They offer a variety of fresh Deli items as well as sandwiches, which are made to order. While I ordered a hot pastrami on a roll the ordering line was growing. I observed a few of the people ordering and it was clear that they were regulars. The staff were very friendly, personable and helpful. My sandwich was stuffed with pastrami. Delicious! Having toasted bread makes all the difference. You won't be disappointed with a sandwich or other deli items from Rims Deli. read more

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Smashing good sandwiches. Definitely would come all the time if I lived nearby. Worth it. read more

Rim's Deli - Roast beef sandwich and the grilled turkey, bacon, Swiss. - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Best little secret on the side of town! If you're about to go for a hike, picnic, or paddle boarding stop by and get a delicious sandwich. They have the freshest ingredients! You can watch them shave your meat in front of you. The customer service makes you feel like you hit a small mom and pop shop in Italy, and the whole town is there to celebrate the day. I can't order a bad thing. However, I do recommend the turkey and Swiss. It's so good with peppers! read more

Pastrami sandwich with the works was absolutely delicious. We went on a hike, reached the lookout point, and DEVOURED it. Service was excellent. Small family-owned business, super friendly, and very welcoming. Met the owner and his family! Inside was that old school deli store type of vibe. Definitely recommend! read more

Rim's Deli - Pastrami Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Service and cleanliness spot on as always. Brought my wife in while we were waiting for a battery. She had never been and she was pleasantly surprised by how good the turkey bacon sandwich was. A bit disappointed that for the price there was not a side besides the pickle spear... a choice of chips or a small "salad" would have been perfect. I will miss this place when we move out of state. Thank you for amazing sandwiches. read more

Amazing service as always! Stop is always friendly and food is always excellent. I've been trying to get something new each time I come, but it's so hard to veer away from their pastrami sandwich. I did their habanero jack cheese on their BLT with marble rye. This might be a good contender. The cheese is pretty spicy, and it's a good one to add to my pastrami sandwich. It was also really good on my BLT today. read more

My wife said she wanted a French Dip and I knew just the place. We stopped in about 4pm and it was not crowded. I ordered the Hot Pastrami, and my wife ordered a French Dip. Since they weren't busy, the sandwiches came out quickly and were piping hot. My wife is a stickler for soft, fresh bread and she was not disappointed. Both of our sandwiches were very tasty (she gave me the last bite of hers) and were just the right size for a single serving. I do love the whole "classic deli" vibe of this little jewel, and we'll be stopping by much more regularly. read more

For a spot that's known for their great pastrami you probably imagine a sandwich stacked with meat. Not at Rim's, they barely put a whiff of pastrami on their sandwiches. It is seriously scarce and this is unfortunate as the meat itself has the promise of greatness. When you have more produce on your sandwich then meat, you are building a skimpy sandwich. It doesn't matter how great your pastrami is when there's so little of it all the sandwich fixings overpower your 2-3 slices of meat. read more

I was looking for a sandwich spot that was open early so I can buy my son a sandwich for his lunch. I know, I didn't prepare haha. But so glad I found this Deli close by. The workers are very nice and the establishment is very clean. I got my son a Jr Size Turkey Swiss sandwich. They were able to customize it. I saw them make it and it looks very good. I love that they have hidden Christian things around. For that, I will be coming back when I'm in the area. read more

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PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate SERVICE: counter style AMBIANCE: warm and cozy FLAVORS: Pastrami 11" (4/5 ) BONUS TIP: parking private lot shopping center read more

Rim's Deli - Pastrami 11" (4/5 ) - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

This is probably the best sandwich I've had a really long time we got them before we went to Boarding over at Black Minor bar. I highly recommend their sandwiches. They are delicious very flavorful. read more

Solid local deli. Very popular for the lunch crowd. Easy parking and lots of tables. I got the pastrami and the egg salad to go. They were pleasant, fast and efficient. The middle rating is really based on the food. These are basic, unseasoned (for the general public), deli classics. read more

Rim's Deli - Grilled Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Have been searching for a great Pastrami in the Sac area since I moved here about 5 years ago. There are many national chain options that have "sorry" subway like Pastrami, not even as good as Boar's head. As far as chain's go, Togos, our local regional chain has the best Pastrami VS other chains, but they do not compare to the sandwich I just had from Rim's Deli. This is dangerous as a lover of Pastrami. This has been better than all the other places I found listed for the "best pastrami in Sacramento," most of them served Boar's head. This place serves something else. It was a great freaking sandwhich. Best Pastrami I have had for a while. I'll use a portnoy rating scale and give it a 9.3/10 with Katz/Langer's being 9.8. These people know Pastrami and it was freaking good. Slow clap from my home computer. Don't tell me how it's made and don't change anything, I'll be back for more. read more

I have been wanting to try Rim's Deli for YEARS, and finally got the chance this week. Rim's Deli was one of my last stops before leaving Sacramento. I ordered the junior size pastrami sandwich with everything, with swiss instead of havarti, with added cucumbers and peppercinis. The sandwich was amazing, even though I thought the price was a tad high for the portion size. The lady who took my order was helpful and sweet. For some reason, I didn't see the normal hot pastrami sandwich on the menu, even though she said it was one of their most popular orders. I had asked her if I could just get a hot pastrami without it being a reuben. The sandwich came on a sweet French roll, with premium hot pastrami, swiss cheese, and of course, all of the fresh vegetables that I had requested. My only regret is not adding bacon, because I think that would have been bomb. I ordered the junior size, but, as soon as I left, wished I had ordered the large. I'm sure it would have been a better value, and I definitely could have eaten leftovers of this the next day. Since I've heard great things about Rim's Deli from so many people over so many years, I had high expectations for them, and they were met. read more

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The service was great! The staff was kind and the wait time was fast. The ambiance is similar to any classic deli, which is cool to see in Fair Oaks. I ordered the #2 which is a salami, capicolla, mortadella, and provolone sandwich on a french roll & a fresh brewed iced tea to go with it. The food was good, though it could have used some more flavor; a suggestion I see in a lot of these reviews. HOWEVER there is an option to add sauces/condiments so if you're worried about the flavor-- just add stuff!! It is a little pricey, but the size was decent. I will be here again, and will definitely try out some of their extra toppings. read more

Rim's Deli - #2 - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Nice local deli that was clean n cordial. The Pastrami Sandwich (11") plus cup of Cream of Chicken soup totaled $25. including tax. I suggest eating it immediately to enjoy the hot, flavor, & juiciness of the Pastrami. It's not like NYC kosher Delis but it's the only place to get a good Pastrami "fix" around Fair Oaks/Orangevale. read more

Rim's Deli - 11" Pastrami, fully loaded. - Delis Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

After reading all the positive reviews about the Hot Pastrami sandwich, I decided to give it a try. I was pretty disappointed. It was extremely greasy. Left me with a stomach ache. The service was good and the sandwich came out quickly, but there was no one else there, so that explains why. I might give a different sandwich another try, but probably not . Definitely not worth $14 For a small sandwich. read more

I finally made my way here to try their pastrami sandwich. It did not disappoint, the best pastrami in the Sacramento area. I had a junior size, with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pastrami and provolone. The pastrami was spot on, price was decent, $13 for a 8 inch, $18 for 11 inch. Service was good, it has a small business vibe, because it is. I may try the burger here at some point. I was worried that this place was going to be too far away from I-50, but it wasn't. read more

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Great deli choices - really exceptional people - wonderful Muffuletta ! Enjoyed getting a nice lunch there. read more

Solid choice for lunch, Great Pastrami sandwich on a tasty bun (an important part - not just the pastrami). Would go here again and again and again read more

I was really excited to try this place based on the Tik Tok video I saw. Sandwiches are one of my favorite foods. I got a turkey ham and cheese cold sandwich on a roll. The roll was soft. There was a reasonable amount of meat on it, but I found the sandwich to be just ok. Not bad, but not amazing either. read more

We were unsure of what to eat and stop at Rim's Deli just to see if anything catches our eye. I decided to get a Grilled Ham & Bacon w/pepper jack added avocado and had it toasted. My fiancé had a #2 to go and danish pastries a few raspberry, cheese and few apricot. Our drive wasn't too long, subs were delicious mine was perfectly warm from the bread (bread not hard at all)to center cheese not making the avocado taste weird but still being fresh. I don't really care for subs but this is my new favorite place. Everything from walking, to costumer service and samples of the pastries to the food was great. The restaurant was clean and quiet we came an hour before closing. read more

I came to try the pastrami because I read that their Pastrami sandwiches are good. I grew up in SoCal in the 50s and 60s when every other corner had a burger and pastrami stand. Those sandwiches were overstuffed with juicy, tender and just enough fat pastrami to add to the flavor. They're still available in the area and I get one every time I go down to visit. I am always looking out for something to equal or come close to those sandwiches. For that reason, I couldn't give 5 stars. It may be worth more for the other sandwich choices. This place did not succeed, I'm sorry to report! For starters, I have NEVER had pastrami cut into little cubes before. IMO, doing so did not enhance the flavor. I did not opt for the lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese that is their usual prep. I only wanted mustard and peppers. When initially delivered, it had Mayo, not mustard and had be redone. I saw not one bit of fat on the chopped pastrami which may be better for one's health but is not what I want when I have pastrami. The pastrami was quite dry and appears to have been cooked on a griddle instead of dipped in a delicious jus, which is my preference. Obviously, lots of customers like their pastrami sandwiches which just shows how subjective judging food is. I am glad that this place exists for the people that like it. It seems to be a very popular place. However, since I was not happy with their pastrami sandwich, I won't be back to try other things they serve. The potato salad was good though not the kind I prefer. I wish there was a REAL Jewish-style deli in the Sacramento area. Has anyone else wanted this kind of place for our area? The staff were friendly and most customers seemed to know them and were often greeted by name. read more

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Wow. Probably the best sandwich I have had in the Sacramento area. Rim's is a staple. They were packed on a Wednesday afternoon at noon. I ordered the junior pastrami sandwich, and I added bacon, cucumber and pepperoncini, which were all great. The sandwich was full of meat and veggies and every bite was juicy. I really really enjoyed this. Also, I think I paid around $15, which for prices nowadays is fantastic for a sandwich that kept me satiated for half the day. read more

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The cheese burger is out of this world. The way it is served, I've never seen it before. The flavor is unmatched. I wish they had fries because I'd assume they would be just as delicious. Super excited to come back and try their Neapolitan. read more

I'd give them more stars if I could! Outstanding food! The sandwiches are always delicious and the potato salad is great! But my absolute favorite is the macaroni salad! My family loves it so much & we are such fans of their simple yet tasty salad that I order 6 to 8 POUNDS of it for every holiday and none of it ever goes to waste! I highly recommend Rims! The setting is classic deli and so inviting! Customer service is always friendly and helpful! My only complaint.... I moved away from Fair Oaks/Orangevale so now it's quite a journey to get my favorite sandwiches and salads! read more

Egg Salad sandwich on a junior roll w everything (mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle) 5/5 !!! Hole-n-wall mom & pop sandwich shop w lots of options.... If you like egg salad this sandwich is better than homemade. If you like cheese, you need to add/request. read more

Fresh food decent prices. This is a great place to go by yourself or with another person.. hot and cold sandwiches portions are wonderful. Prices are as expected not a very big dining area. It's better to take your food to go or eat outside. read more

Finally got to check this place out. The food tasted great and the service was excellent--it's a walk-up-and-order type of spot. I ordered a cup of homemade minestrone, which had lots of cabbage and carrots, and a roasted chicken breast sub with added avocado and bacon. While I found the portion size a bit small for the cost, overall, I'm happy to have checked this place out. read more

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5/2/2023: I ordered Lobster Seafood Roll, Corned Beef Roll, Greek Salad with Balsamic vinegar, chips, drink, mustard, & Pepperonis. It took me FOUR days eating these sandwiches!!!! Delicious as they were . . . Both sandwiches threw my diet off by gaining eight pounds . . . I must chill out inhaling these sandwiches from now on and just stick to just eating salads~waaah. read more

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Overpriced and not all that great. A lot of people hype it up because they've been going here for a while or something. I had the pastrami sandwich and it came out to $21 which is way too much for a sandwich in the first place but not only was it overpriced it wasn't good. Like they burnt the onions or something, it had a weird taste. read more

10/10. The Service. The Food. The options! I love this place!! My only complaint is they are not open more ;)

Rims is what every delicatessen should be and if it isn't, strive to be!! It's been a staple in this area for years for a reason, and believe me, independent gems such as this last the test of time for a darn good reason--the food is stellar, the quality is unmatched, and the service is top notch--all of which Rims possesses! There is a reason why they have amazing reviews!! I love to support independently owned businesses like this--you know they put way more love and pride into what they do and do so with a smile and passion for it, which is what I observed the day my husband and I stopped by (at the recommendation of my fellow Yelpers, of course!) and we were greeted with an abundance of hospitality and genuine care for their craft. I'll be honest, it wasn't easy to chose what to get---it all sounded SO GOOD, but I knew I just had to get a sandwich on that delicious marble rye bread (not easy to find elsewhere) and I'm so glad I did! It was an amazing sandwich!!! My husband and I truly enjoyed our lunch and I can't wait to come back to get another! Yum! My question to you all now is why go to some franchised, boring, unimaginative sandwich shop when you can get something spectacular and made by a local family that puts their own love into their own recipes? Give them a try, you'll see why! read more

My first visit. They have a very pleasant staff. It was a clean store with tables to dine in out take out service. Ordered two breakfast sandwiches and was very pleasantly surprised. They were delicious. I had the marble rye which was fresh and tasty all by itself but add in the generous egg portion and freshly made bacon instead of that paper thin microwave bacon everyone else uses. They also offer several choices of spreads and condiments to make your sandwich even better. As I said this was my first visit but it definitely won't be my last. read more

Fresh, delicious and authentic! Turkey bacon sandwich was perfect in every way. Bread/roll perfect texture. First time dining her but wont be the last! read more