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    RiverCrust Deli

    4.8 (320 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Pizza
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    RIVERCRUST DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Philly cheesesteak with potato salad
    Alfonso D.

    Came here on a recommendation from a friend to try the Philly cheesesteak, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The location is a bit tucked away with not much foot traffic, but when I visited, the place was busy--which is always a good sign. The owner, James, was very friendly and suggested either the pizza or the Philly cheesesteak. I went with the cheesesteak, and it was easily one of the best I've had in California. Great flavor, cooked right, and very satisfying. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping by. Solid food and great service.

    The off the menu Pickle Pizza
    Joel S.

    This pickle pizza is delicious! If you love pickles, u gotta try this pizza out! It's off the menu, created by a fellow local city social media guy on IG, Mark from Riverside. Tucked in a business center but definitely known by many! They have a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, even their signature Philly Cheese Steak. Everything made fresh and in house here! Love James the owner snd his amazing staff!

    Philly Cheese Steak Sub
    Harleen Q.

    Food was amazing! We got a cheese curds with hot honey, cilantro aioli and a small pizza with pesto chicken and spinach. James made the pesto from scratch it was delicious. We also got a Philly cheese. Spectacular give me 17 of em! The food was made to order fresh and seems to be made with love and passion for the craft. James also had awesome customer service, friendly and witty. The restaurant was clean and smelled yummy as soon as I walked in. I will definitely be returning!

    Monique M.

    This hidden gem does not disappoint. My husband and i have been here multiple times and its amazing every time. We tried the philly cheese steak and it was the best we have ever had. The owner is really nice and gave us the recommendation for the sandwich. The pizza was great as well.

    Counter
    Martin D.

    Stopped by around 7:10 pm, about twenty minutes before closing, and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. They had run out of large pizza boxes earlier in the evening, but the person working quickly came up with a solution, which I appreciated. I ordered a large extra-cheese, extra-sauce pepperoni and sausage pizza, and it turned out to be the best pizza I've had so far in Riverside. We recently moved from the Bay and have been on the hunt for great pizza and good value. This spot is tucked away in a quiet warehouse area with a simple interior, but none of that mattered. The food delivered. The pizza came out hot, fresh, cheesy, and full of flavor. Several people came in for pick-ups while I waited, and everyone seemed to know exactly why they were there: the pizza. If you're looking for a solid, well-made pie, this place is worth the stop.

    Philly Cheese Steak Sub, small pepperoni pizza, turkey bacon avocado sandwich
    Delaila E.

    The cheese pull on the pizza! It was so good and the T.B.A. hit the spot. Husband enjoyed his Philly cheese steak. Perfect lunch/dinner for a family of 3. Friendly service from the moment we walked in. Fresh AC. Friends and The Big Bang Theory played on their T.V.

    Philly Cheese Steak Sub, Ultimate Stuffed Avocado Salad, and  SINGLE SMASH BURGER
    Sung J.

    Finally got to try their pastrami pizza. Bcuz they make their doughs in house everything here is so fresh and so good. I have no issues digesting their flour dough. Hope it stays this way. Tried their different hot sandwich and this was also melt in your mouth type of goodness! The owner is present at the deli shop and he is so friendly. Spacious, and air conditioned.

    BBQ Rib-Eye Steak Sub and large half pepperoni and half cheese pizza. EXCELLENT!
    Tim B.

    This place is so, so, so good. Tucked in a business park, it's unsuspecting to find such an amazing place with such great service. We ordered the cheesesteak sandwich and a large half pepperoni and half cheese pizza. We were greeted by the owner who also makes the food, and he is so nice and outgoing. We really appreciated his great personality and welcoming demeanor. The decor is nice and inviting. The sandwich was absolutely delicious and all the flavors complimented each other - the soft, fresh bread they make there in the restaurant, the chipotle mayo, the white cheese, the handmade sliced ribeye meat... just epic. The pizza crust is nice and chewy with a slight crisp, the sauce is delicious and rich. We loved it. The owner informed us that they have secret menu items that they post on their Instagram just about daily, so make sure to follow them on Instagram too so you can see the special secret stuff that they make. We were very lucky to partake in their rotational desert menu because we had some of the best cheesecake we've ever had.. we ordered the banana cheesecake and the plain cheesecake with berries on top and both of them were excellent. It was a tough pick, but we would say the banana barely edged out the berry. We can't wait to go back and try the pastrami sandwich and something off the secret menu. If you want an excellent sandwich and pizza shop along with some great conversation with the owner, this is the place that you need to go to.

    10" supreme pizza
    Joe F.

    So a while back, I picked up and order (DoorDash) from this small hidden gem (unbeknownst to me at that time) the order smelled so good, so I told myself, I gotta try this place, I finally had the pleasure to try it, I called in my order, the 10" supreme, was my order, but my concern was if the dough was going to hold well with all the toppings, which is what I asked the friendly young lady when she took my order and she said "yes, it will hold up well". So I order the 10" supreme combo (w/ chips & a coke). After my second slice, I realized she was absolutely correct. Great dough and the pizza tasted great. Will definitely be going back. And for those of you that can't decide on where to get your pizza fix from? Well, I highly recommend this location. It's a must try. Great customer services as well. Pardon the attached image, I was devouring it while writing this review....(I typically save the crust for last)

    Breadsticks
    Lillian J.

    Always a great experience. Best service. Freshest, most delicious food, always clean and cool seating area. Love this place.

    Hot pastrami very tasty but small portion for the amount paid.
    Tommy T.

    Ok, don't get me wrong the pastrami sandwich was good, but not $16 good. I say it's a perfect $11 with tax. The pastrami was very tasty and the bread was nice and soft, yet fresh. But small portion for the amount I paid. Ambiance, well it's just a hole in the wall commercial deli and it did take a long time to prepare the order. Could just hear the staff BS in the kitchen. Nice to have them get along but don't forget there are customers waiting in the front counter.

    Totally scorched
    Ken H.

    My review is based on my first visit, ordering the Philly Cheesesteak. I'm all about different variations of a Cheesesteak, so if you are looking for an authentic Philly Cheesesteak, this is not the place. The Cheesesteak comes on a large puffy almost dinner roll type of bread which was okay but could have been a bit more crusty on the outside to give it more texture. I think the sandwich would have been good had it not been overcooked (scorched) which caused the thin ribeye to have a hard hamburger like texture. The burnt taste made the meat, onion and mushroom indistinguishable from each other. Luckily the chipotle mayo made the sandwich edible. Please train your cook how to properly make this sandwich, because it's probably really good. I'll try this place again, hopefully having a better experience. One last note, the staff was very nice and polite, 5 Stars for you!

    T.B.A. Very good sandwich. It was filling and tasty 10/10
    Keira L.

    This place has fast and good service. Food is always great! This is my go to sandwich spot from now on.

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    The food was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. Hidden gem in Riverside. Will go again.

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