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Great sandwich - made with simple yet, very fresh ingredients. They have a nice outdoor patio that you could eat at or take it to-go and eat it on the beach! There was a wait even though I reached at 3pm, but it was worth it.
The egg and avocado on French bread phenomenal! Turkey sandwich on wheat great! Tuna on wheat also great! The orange mango drink great as well! Outside seating wonderful ! This is a great deli that is a must!
They never disappoint. A fresh sandwich with quality ingredients. A must try when in HMB. The portion is HUGE you'll be full with just a half TRUST ME. Take it to the beach or enjoy it there under the sun. Also the ladies there are friendly and make coming back here enjoyable!
Tasty build your own sandwiches! Quick service and nice outdoor seating, no outside food or drink allowed. 10/10
We went back to Garden Deli Cafe on 4th of July. We didn't realize there was gong to be a parade but it was still something we wanted to eat. We thought our timing was good but we got to the deli right when the parade got out. The line was starting to get a little long, but it progressed quickly. My friends and I ordered 3 sandwiches, shared a potato salad and chips. Everything was amazing! I ordered a hot pastrami sandwich no pickles, my friend ordered a roast beef sandwich and my other friend ordered a salami and turkey sandwich. We shared the potato salad and we swear whoever came up with this potato salad recipe tailored it to compliment each sandwich. Definitely have to go back and try other menu items.
such a good affordable sandwich!! so filling and perfect for a beach day trip!! if you are looking for a food spot in the downtown half moon bay areaaaa i recommend this spot
Quick, healthy sandwiches with great outdoor seating! It is grab and go only, but the setup is perfect right in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay, which is so cute and walkable. There is plenty of street parking and many adorable shops nearby to explore. I loved the olive walnut bread, which was so moist and fresh and paired perfectly with all the ingredients. I highly recommend this spot for a quick and delicious sandwich!
Advice from a local: Pay a visit to Anna and the crew at San Benito Deli! The yummiest fresh sandwiches, salads, and soups, delicious house-baked bread (Olive Walnut is our family fave). I go all the time for the Soup of the Day, the Half Chef's Salad, the Egg and Avocado sandwich, and the fruit salad in the case. Big line? No problem! Order ahead (online or by phone) and skip the line. If you do go in-person and want to seem like you are a regular, order sandwiches and salads in the line on the right, then line up on the left to pay at the cash register (or order soup).
Good quality but simple sandwiches, I would come back here. We just got turkey and cheddar on french bread. Would be good if they had oil and vinegar etc but still great food. Service was fast and friendly. Outdoor seating only but a very nice patio.
This place definitely lives up to the high expectations! Very clean inside, placed our order grabbed some chips, drinks, by the time we paid our sandwich was done! I appreciated the fast and friendly service.There is a large patio area to sit down and enjoy your food. We got a full ham & swiss on rye, macaroni salad, chips, and, it was plenty to share. Everything was so fresh the bread was delicious! It's no wonder why this place is a favorite in HMB.
We were in HMB to visit the beach and needed to pick up a quick lunch on the way. I remembered visiting a deli in HMB for a Yelp event years back, so after a quick search on Yelp, I came across Garden Deli Cafe. The pictures featured the same square pizza pies that were at the Yelp event, so I was convinced it was the same spot, but noticed that pizzas were nowhere on their menu. Long story short, it was the same deli, but different location and no more pizzas! Regardless, we ordered two excellently prepared sandwiches and a chocolate creme pie to go. The sandwich was good, but the freshness of the ingredients and taste of homemade bread made it stand out among the rest. There was enough for leftovers, and the second half of the sandwich stayed sturdy until I was able to get to it the next day. Highly recommend this spot for a quick and healthy-ish lunch!
We stopped at this deli on our way up the coast to grab a sandwich. I ordered roast beef on olive walnut bread and added alfalfa sprouts. My husband ordered pastrami on a French roll. Both of the sandwiches were really good! If I lived in the area, I'm sure I'd visit often to try everything on their menu!
I think about their olive walnut bread often. It is spongy and satisfying. You got to pre- order. It's huge. I freeze it. People working there are super nice. We got the pastrami sandwich, pastrami must be home cooked from scratch. Perfect on an olive walnut bread. Enjoyed their outdoor eating area. We got there early and got the whole place to ourselves. We were surrounded by some pretty flowers and very cute wooden tables and chairs and wooden sculptures of parrots. Who was the artist?
I came to the deli to get some sandwiches for our beach picnic. This is the go to place in Half Moon Bay for a sandwich. The line was not too long this time. Waited about 25 mins, but the customer service was great. The inside is small, but packed with character. Lots of options for chips, drinks, and side dishes. We tried the potato salad but were not impressed with it. It was the only let down of all the food tried. The olive walnut bread is amazing. We each had that bread for our sandwiches. My turkey with jack cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce and tomato was perfect. You could taste the freshness in every bite. My girlfriend also loved the sprouts in her turkey sandwich. I strong recommend this spot anytime you are in town. read more
Ingredients are fresh and I appreciate they make their own bread! I also like that they have multiple vegetarian pre-set options. Only thing - I ordered a half size and it was completely falling apart (see photo below). Like I had to get a coffee stirrer to try to scoop out some cream cheese and I was a complete mess afterwards from trying to wrangle all the ingredients back inside. My husband's full size stayed together a little better. Cute outdoor patio with plenty of seating, including shaded spots. Would recommend! read more
This is a fabulous spot to pick up sandwiches before heading out for hiking in the area. We were able to order online for pick up, which I strongly recommend. Every element of the sandwich was perfection - from the homemade bread to the crisp lettuce to the fresh tomato to the crunchy pickle. The fruit salad was also very refreshing and fresh. We didn't try the pies, but they looked amazing. Highly recommend. read more
9 months ago
Great sandwich - made with simple yet, very fresh ingredients. They have a nice outdoor patio that you could eat at or take it to-go and eat it on the beach! There was a wait even though I reached at 3pm, but it was worth it. read more
7 months ago
The egg and avocado on French bread phenomenal! Turkey sandwich on wheat great! Tuna on wheat also great! The orange mango drink great as well! Outside seating wonderful ! This is a great deli that is a must! read more
7 months ago
They never disappoint. A fresh sandwich with quality ingredients. A must try when in HMB. The portion is HUGE you'll be full with just a half TRUST ME. Take it to the beach or enjoy it there under the sun. Also the ladies there are friendly and make coming back here enjoyable! read more
We went back to Garden Deli Cafe on 4th of July. We didn't realize there was gong to be a parade but it was still something we wanted to eat. We thought our timing was good but we got to the deli right when the parade got out. The line was starting to get a little long, but it progressed quickly. My friends and I ordered 3 sandwiches, shared a potato salad and chips. Everything was amazing! I ordered a hot pastrami sandwich no pickles, my friend ordered a roast beef sandwich and my other friend ordered a salami and turkey sandwich. We shared the potato salad and we swear whoever came up with this potato salad recipe tailored it to compliment each sandwich. Definitely have to go back and try other menu items. read more
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Chris C.
Tania, I'm really glad you decided to give us a try. I appreciate…
9 months ago
1 month ago
such a good affordable sandwich!! so filling and perfect for a beach day trip!! if you are looking for a food spot in the downtown half moon bay areaaaa i recommend this spot read more
Quick, healthy sandwiches with great outdoor seating! It is grab and go only, but the setup is perfect right in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay, which is so cute and walkable. There is plenty of street parking and many adorable shops nearby to explore. I loved the olive walnut bread, which was so moist and fresh and paired perfectly with all the ingredients. I highly recommend this spot for a quick and delicious sandwich! read more
4 months ago
Advice from a local: Pay a visit to Anna and the crew at San Benito Deli! The yummiest fresh sandwiches, salads, and soups, delicious house-baked bread (Olive Walnut is our family fave). I go all the time for the Soup of the Day, the Half Chef's Salad, the Egg and Avocado sandwich, and the fruit salad in the case. Big line? No problem! Order ahead (online or by phone) and skip the line. If you do go in-person and want to seem like you are a regular, order sandwiches and salads in the line on the right, then line up on the left to pay at the cash register (or order soup). read more
11 months ago
Good quality but simple sandwiches, I would come back here. We just got turkey and cheddar on french bread. Would be good if they had oil and vinegar etc but still great food. Service was fast and friendly. Outdoor seating only but a very nice patio. read more
1 year ago
This place definitely lives up to the high expectations! Very clean inside, placed our order grabbed some chips, drinks, by the time we paid our sandwich was done! I appreciated the fast and friendly service.There is a large patio area to sit down and enjoy your food. We got a full ham & swiss on rye, macaroni salad, chips, and, it was plenty to share. Everything was so fresh the bread was delicious! It's no wonder why this place is a favorite in HMB. read more
We were in HMB to visit the beach and needed to pick up a quick lunch on the way. I remembered visiting a deli in HMB for a Yelp event years back, so after a quick search on Yelp, I came across Garden Deli Cafe. The pictures featured the same square pizza pies that were at the Yelp event, so I was convinced it was the same spot, but noticed that pizzas were nowhere on their menu. Long story short, it was the same deli, but different location and no more pizzas! Regardless, we ordered two excellently prepared sandwiches and a chocolate creme pie to go. The sandwich was good, but the freshness of the ingredients and taste of homemade bread made it stand out among the rest. There was enough for leftovers, and the second half of the sandwich stayed sturdy until I was able to get to it the next day. Highly recommend this spot for a quick and healthy-ish lunch! read more
We stopped at this deli on our way up the coast to grab a sandwich. I ordered roast beef on olive walnut bread and added alfalfa sprouts. My husband ordered pastrami on a French roll. Both of the sandwiches were really good! If I lived in the area, I'm sure I'd visit often to try everything on their menu! read more
I think about their olive walnut bread often. It is spongy and satisfying. You got to pre- order. It's huge. I freeze it. People working there are super nice. We got the pastrami sandwich, pastrami must be home cooked from scratch. Perfect on an olive walnut bread. Enjoyed their outdoor eating area. We got there early and got the whole place to ourselves. We were surrounded by some pretty flowers and very cute wooden tables and chairs and wooden sculptures of parrots. Who was the artist? read more
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Thank you Helen, what a great review. Our baker of 30+ years happens…
4 months ago
This was hyped up to the point I thought no way could a tuna salad sandwich live up to the expectations I'd built for it. My husband got their veggie hummus and I the tuna. The hype is real. I. Mean. Daaaaamn! Soooo good, one of the best Tina salad sandwiches ever I've had. Not gloppy with mayo, restrained with spicing and super fresh with bread they had baked on premises, not some packaged crap. My husband loved his hummus, which also was made in house, earthy and nutty. They did everything according to my specifications, e.g. no tomato or lettuce and with sprouts. I got a whole one, though I love they also sell half sandwiches--the prices are a bit up there, but worth it for the quality of ingredients and execution. Parking can be tough, but sometimes you can be treated to a sight such as we ran into three horses outside the deli lol :-) No joke. They have potato chips and a ton of drinks plus cookies to supplement your sandwich! read more
2 years ago
Decided to eat here after spending hours at the sunflower field and pumpkin patch today. We wanted a bite to eat before driving back to the East Bay. Parking was a bit difficult. We had to park about 6 blocks down. This is located on a downtown street with many stores/restaurants. The line was quite long and they moved pretty slow. Took maybe 20mins till we got to order. We got the Roast Beef on Olive-Walnut bread and Pastrami on Marbled Rye. The rye was a lot tastier. I thought the olive-walnut was a bit too doughy. Overall, the pastrami was tastier than the roast beef as well. Roast beef was slightly dry. I was a bit annoyed that we have to pay extra for cheese. A lot of out door sitting so I got to bring my dog! There were shaded tables as well as sunny ones. My brother and sister-in-law got the ham on french and egg&avocado on french. They said they would rate it between a 3 or a 4 star. Overall, I would go here again if I was in the area. read more
Garden deli cafe--- located downtown half moon bay! Came here after a long day at the beach! It's a little confusing because I thought it was called San Benito house. It's also connected to a Mexican cantina. Nevertheless-- the food was good! You go inside to order-- they had a wide variety of drinks, chips, and desserts. I got a turkey sandwich, chips, a soda and a brownie. Everything was delicious. I had my yellow lab with me so we had to sit outside. I really liked the fact that they let me come in with her to order, as I was alone and didn't have anyone to watch her outside. The food was really good! The outdoor patio is beautiful! Would totally come back! Also the staff was very nice and respectful! read more
9 months ago
10/10 would recommend this place! This was my first time, and the pastrami sandwich was immaculate -- the pie topped it all off. Service was great super friendly and fast. I can't wait to go back!! read more
9 months ago
I will gladly drive 500 miles to get a bite of the most amazing olive walnut bread with avocado & cheese . The service has always been amazing & the ambiance is incredible. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
3pm on a Saturday afternoon, I found the water with the most stars on yelp and the all the tourists lined up outside, the line would out the door to the patio seating. 10 minutes later it was our turn to order. The menu was simple. We were drawn in by the lentil and ham soup: they almost ran out, but in think the bottom. It didn't taste quite right. Super thick and maybe overcooked. The staff was towards the end of the day. You could tell they were tired. No eye contact, and they had to pause a couple moments doing nothing, before getting to you. Anyways, the sandwich was great. Roast beef with everything. The "French" bread was actually a sliced sourdough thing, not a French roll. But it was so soft and fresh. Roast beef was thick enough, fresh veggies mayo and mustard. Super worth it. They had some nice selection of chips, and a really good crazy chocolate chip cookie. Good stuff. No indoor seating. The patio was great! Some picnic tables, a cool bench around a tree stump, and little tables. Some nice shady spots, not too crowded, and dog friendly. I'll be back, but earlier in the day when they're not crabby, and when the soup is fresh. read more
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11 months ago
The food was amazing. Service was fast and the environment is very welcoming. It's open pretty late. read more
2 years ago
This is a great place to stop by to pick up lunch before you hit the beach. The sandwiches are to die for using high quality ingredients. Everything from the bread to all of the fixings were really good. I highly recommend if you're looking for a good place to stop by for lunch or grab takeout. read more
2 years ago
The Garden Deli Cafe on Main Street in Half Moon Bay has been a locals favorite for years. The sandwiches made on house baked bread are award winning, the Olive Walnut is my favorite. Arrive early to avoid waiting in a line that is often out on the door. On a sunny coastal afternoon have lunch on the deck with live music. . read more
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Was down in Half Moon Bay, and needed a quick snack. I walked by garden deli, and remembered they got some really fresh bread. I didn't want to overdue it so I decided to go with a half tuna sandwich, which was surprisingly pretty big on its own. I feel like if you don't have a huge appetite, this is a pretty solid option for under $8. A full sandwich is $10.95 and a half is $7.50 Now back to the sandwich, the bread is so fresh and doesn't need to be toasted at all. I went with the French sliced bread, which was pillowy soft. They gave a good amount of tuna. Although I wish it had a little bit more mayonnaise on the bread. It was around 3:45pm and I was in and out of here within 10 minutes. They have plenty of outdoor seating and a dog friendly patio. Definitely recommend for a quick bite and a solid sandwich that won't break the bank. read more
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Do you have gluten free bread? What are your gluten free options?
none...just a good ol fashion restaurant for old people...don't even know what gluten is there
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Are there vegan options?
Hi Ellie - yes there are vegan selections. We do a house made hummus as an option.
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