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    Spiteri's Delicatessen

    4.4 (330 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    I could probably eat 3-5 of these.
    Marcus E.

    An above-average sandwich shop in Chico. It's hidden away, behind Kathy's Sew & Vac, but worth the extra effort to check it out. Restaurant's interior has a rustic look. And it has a refrigerator section in back where you can choose from a variety of drinks. The sandwiches offered are tasty and fresh. You can customize your sandwich to your liking. They also offer soups, and, if I'm not mistaken, desserts. Service is fine - employees are ready to serve you and make your experience here worthwhile. Catering is available. I know because my work ordered from them. We got a wide array of delicious sandwiches.

    New York Style Pastrami (Wednesday only)
    Brandon A.

    certain places for certain things... at Spiteri's Deli? everything they make is outstanding -- but what MUST you order? on Wednesday's only, the "New York" Pastrami. again, it must be Wednesday, and you must say "New York Pastrami" -- the difference between their regular daily pastrami and the special is like the difference between Walmart and Nordstrom's. okay, maybe not quite that drastic, BUT! my pro tip: get the full sized sandwich on a French roll, everything on it but hold the onions, ask for Swiss cheese. I asked for au jus because I always like eating any pastrami sandwich "beef dip style" and dunking every bite -- Spiteri's only has au jus on Thursdays and Fridays, however, I'm very happy to say that the NY Style Pastrami did not need it, it was perfect as it is, savory and juicy... what I may do next time? add some Thousand Island (or Russian) dressing, not sure which one they offer. Spiteri's continues to be an amazing Chico icon... much like The Donut Nook across the street from them, but that's a different review!

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    TK N.

    We were pleasantly surprised when we came in and saw the interior. This little sandwich shop/delicatessen is tucked away in a back location and from the outside doesn't necessarily looking promising but is a delightful hidden gem. We ordered the BYOS (build your own sandwich) both roast beef, one with a sourdough roll and one with the sourdough bread. We also ordered a side of the macaroni salad and a pickles. Everything was delicious.

    Sourdough roll with roasted turkey and swiss!

    First-time trying this deli and was not disappointed. The customer service was great and the sandwich was great! Will definitely be adding this shop to the rotation. My only recommendation would be to potentially toast the bread but other than that it was good.

    Emily G.

    Has been one of my favorite places in Chico since moving here 5 years ago. The quality is always amazing and service is great and the workers are so friendly. The pesto pasta is 12/10

    Wow. I read the Yelp scores and had to come visit for myself. My l had a Corner Beef and I had Turkey on a fresh Dutch Roll. Incredible wild rice soup. This place is excpetional. A hidden gem. Locally owned.

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    Hi, I'm back! I felt the need to update this review since my last one was over 3 years ago. Since then, I've moved out of chico, and even California and now live in NYC. (The deli capital of the USA) but still..... a sandwich from here is unmatched. It's always my first stop whenever I'm back in the area. I can't express into words how happy I am when I get the chance to come back. A sandwich from Spiteri's is what I crave the most when I'm out of state. I really do love this place so much, and I hope it's always here and never changes.

    This is what was in my sandwich, brown Avacado, real appetizing... this place is disgusting, spend your money somewhere else

    This place is disgusting... when you pay $25 bucks for 2 sandwiches... you're expecting some level of quality... spend your money somewhere else! This is what my sandwich was filled up, brown smashed up Avacado, gross.

    Jamie H.

    I've been on a bit of a deli sandwich quest. My recent reviews will attest that I've not been able to find a place with both great bread and adequate filling. It's been one or the other or none. I thought a true delicatessen would fit the bill, so I checked out Spiteri's last Thursday for lunch. The line at 12:30pm is a testament to this place's popularity, and both the inside seating and huge outdoor patio were full. When we made it to the counter, we were helped by the nicest gal. I like that one person takes your order and makes your food, keeping things seamless for your entire interaction. The good?? This place loads up on the meat! It was generously portioned, and really tasty. The just ok?? The sandwich was leaking lol I'm not sure how else to describe it... and I'm not sure what the culprit was -- pepperoncini juice, mayo/mustard, pickles? Either way, it was a really messy situation... messier than any sammy in recent memory. The bad?? The bread. My sourdough roll was too tall to take a bite out of, and it was incredibly dry. I think you can even see how dry it is in the pic! Spiteri's is a beloved local institution, but I probably won't be back. My perfect deli sandwich is out there, somewhere. The food is really 3 stars at best, but I'm giving it 4 for the really nice service.

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    It has that old fashion deli feel and the sandwiches were great. I will definitely come back whenever we are in the area.

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    Love their sandwiches! They don't skimp on the meat and condiments. Always happy and friendly and their prices is lower than other stores.

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    This is an old deli. It's been around 30+ years amazing people and great service and the food is amazing also

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    Best sandwiches in town!!! Lobster Mac and cheese is the best thing I've ever had on my taste buds.

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    Excellent food, friendly service, great atmosphere. If you like sandwiches, look no further. 10/10

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