Not in a place that I pictured. Nearly surrounded by businesses and not in your usual plaza or…read morestrip mall. Vegetarian review: - Mama Duke's veggie hero: so, so good. Large, filling, delicious. All the veggies were actually flavored. Messy sandwich, though. Worth diving into, though. Parking was easy, wait was negligible, service was excellent. Friendly.

So glad to have found Papa Dukes! Located in an industrial area south of Scripps Poway Parkway,…read morethis deli is the real thing. Both Nick and Papa Duke are very friendly and helpful with the menu. They have NY style pizza, (they gave us a sample which was delicious - thin, crisp crust), lots of great sandwich options and breakfast as well. We had the Chicago beef sandwich - Glad we got one and shared it with an order of French fries. The peppers were really spicy and oh so good. Next time, I'll ask for a few peppers on the side instead of on the sandwich. The jus was delicious and really added to the intense flavor of the sandwich. We can't wait to try other sandwiches and some of their pizza.

Such a great find in Poway! This bakery is an absolute gem--everything was so clean, organized, and…read morebeautifully displayed, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they take pride in what they do, especially since all their breads and pastries are made in-house. We ordered the full stack (10/10)--it was incredibly fluffy, moist, and just perfect. Easily one of the best I've had. The Reuben was also delicious (8/10), with fresh, crispy bread that really brought everything together. Of course, we couldn't leave without grabbing a few pastries to go, and they did not disappoint! On top of the amazing food, the staff were all so kind and polite, which made the visit even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be coming back!

I'm always in the area so I finally decided to stop and try out O'Brians Boulangerie. It was mid…read moreweek so there were no long lines at all. I went for some pastries/dessert only. I think the prices were decent. Not a huge selection but they did have quite a few things that caught my eye. I ended up with: 1. Bread pudding - I liked it. I mean it wasn't as good as mine but this wasn't too bad at all. 2. Fruit tart- needed a little more sweet to the crust. Sorry but Porto's tart is better. But I would get this again. The fruit was so good and the custard. 3. Red Velvet cupcake - needed a little more moisture or maybe mine was went fresh. Also the icing is pretty sweet and "stiff" I will return to try a few other things d or may e sit down and eat. This place gets extra points for the packaging. I love the Tiffany Blue box... FANCY haha.

I dropped my kid off at the baseball field (pregame) and decided to check Yelp because I had a…read moreserious hankering for a sando. This place popped up at #1, and honestly that was enough for me. I didn't even read the reviews. When I pulled up, I almost drove right past it because it's tucked inside a liquor store. But hidden gems are usually called hidden for a reason. I walked in and asked what their most popular sandwich was. The guy recommended the California Club, which happens to be one of my go to sandwiches anywhere, so I told him to make that and add pickles because let's be honest, you gotta have pickles. Now I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, the guy making the sandwich took a sweet time. I mean almost a solid almost 10 minutes, and at one point I caught myself thinking, "This thing better be incredible." Well... it was incredible. Absolutely worth the wait. Fresh bread, stacked, flavorful, tactical, and one of those sandwiches where after the first bite you immediately stop caring how long it took. In fact, after the baseball game I went back a second time and grabbed a Cobb salad for my wife. Of course I had a few bites as a delivery tax. That thing was tremendous too. When I picture a really good Cobb salad, this is exactly what I want. Packed with egg, bacon, avocado, and just the right amount of blue cheese. Not skimpy at all. The salad also took longer than expected, but honestly I'd much rather wait a few extra minutes for food that's made right instead of rushed garbage. Well done. Easy five stars.

First off, getting food nowadays sucks. No real customer service skills anymore. I walked into The…read moreLocal Bite and was met with a very warm and welcoming " Hey man, how's it going? " from a gentleman behind the register and a " Hi honey, what can I help you with? " from the woman behind another register in the deli. It's a pretty decent menu and prices are good too. It was extremely laid back and friendly. Good music on the radio and a huge selection. I ordered the Poway wrap, it was delicious. The food came out quick and wasn't cooked in a microwave. I gotta say, I'll definitely go back.

During my visit, there was a very rude customer. The ladies working handled his rudeness very well…read more The store is clean and the #9 is always fantastic. Plenty of meat when I don't add the fillers of the veggies.

I asked an employee a simple question about pickup orders respectfully because I was confused about…read morethe process and thought my order had been taken. Instead of helping, the employee became belligerent, he raised his voice, and asked "what's the problem?" when there wasn't one. I was calm and respectful the entire time. I used to come to this location regularly, but I won't be returning as long as this employee works here. He is a young man. Obviously very immature and the interaction took place May 18 at 6 pm.

First off this is truly a hidden gem. The gentlemen inside are eager to help and tell a few jokes…read moretoo! The food is amazing and I suggest the philly cheese steak sandwich, you won't be unhappy, guaranteed. Come try this little gem on your way in to town or going out of town. Our new happy place! Ambiance? You sit outside and enjoy fresh air with beautiful scenery.

Liquor store with a whole lot more. Hidden gem in Ramona that most people probably just drive by on…read moretheir way to work or home. Moved to Ramona about a year ago and discovered that this place makes the best pizza in the city. I especially loved the bbq chicken pizza. Call ahead and it'll be ready in 20 minutes for pickup. It's also a great place to pick up a sandwich for lunch. Sandwiches are made fresh to order. Staff is super friendly.

I have been to Ike's in San Francisco CA, Tempe AZ, and I also had it at the Yelp Halloween party…read more I finally got to try this location which is in a strip mall in Poway, so parking can be full depending on time of day. Approaching the doorway you see the logo and colors and you know that you are in the right spot. Open the door and you are instantly seeing several tables and chairs to sit at, a giant menu board full of a plethora of sandwiches and options, photos with famous celebrities and more. The service was friendly and welcoming. They greeted us soon after we popped in and they finished helping someone in front of us. I picked the number 2 Hollywould's SF Cheesesteak sandwich on the Dutch Crunch bread (yum yum). Large, filling, tasty, quality ingredients. I also tried the green apple caramel lollipop, a nice sweet treat. The sandwich is expensive, but good and worth it.

Love Ike's sandwiches and they're always tasty but I do feel like this location always has an…read moreingredient missing. I've ordered a sandwich that was missing the avocado and most recently I got the Friendsgiving sandwich which should come with Turkey, Cranberry, Sriracha and Stuffing and it was missing the stuffing :( Ordering through the app is super easy though and my food was ready at the quoted time. The location is in a busy shopping mall but parking is still easy. Friendly service. Mostly indoor seating but they do have a couple tables outside.

My 1st time here - ordered a Tom Choice and modified it a little bit…read more the lady @ the counter Emily- that's the name on the receipt- very welcoming and great vibe. Even the staff walking by made you feel welcome and greeted you. Your prices are cheaper than or equivalent to Jersey Mikes - but the bread and the meat is fresher. I also ordered a chopped salad and my sister states it is fresh - did not taste like it was sitting there for days. I know people are quick to complain -but I also believe if you receive good customer service it also needs to be acknowledge .

OK, I just have to shout out the presentation and service at the Poway Board & Brew! I asked who…read moremade the salad and was told that Raul put together these beautiful leaf and rose designs with my veggies! so awesome and delicious! Madi and Eli were very attentive and kind. they were very busy during memorial day and still made our visit. Feel extra special! Thank you, Poway Board & Brew. We will be back again!

A great experience. Our server, and there's only one, was very friendly and engaging. SHE made the…read moreexperience. We escaped today from the flatlander norms of North County and ventured up a path (State Hwy 78) that we hadn't trekked for a number of years. I think this is the only town with a Bol Weevil hamburger joint. We initially sought after and found it. We just couldn't bring ourselves to having lunch there. Too many good spots up here in Ramona. Searching Yelp, we found this place and decided to try it based on the large menu. We had a couple of delicious sandwiches, but I could see as the plates came outta the kitchen, I should've ordered a burger. They really looked awesome, ; and quite the variety, vbut we were already elbows into our plates along with house-made offerings. We also had the excellent ranch dressing that was offered along with the good onion rings. There are plenty of things to look at inside and out, as there are very much a hodgepodge of collections over the years. This place will be our visiting spot next time. CritDicks

Took a drive up the hill from Esco to redeem my free birthday club appetizer. We got the fried…read morepickles and they were excellent once they cooled down a little bit. My wife got the Vegasaurus Rex and loved it. I got the Smokey's Popper Burger that is a take on jalapeno poppers. It was also delicious. Both came with thin cut krinkle cut fries. They were also very tasty. Our server was super friendly and we enjoyed our lunch very much. It's a small place so it could probably get crowded on weekends and holidays. We will definitely make the trip back up the hill again before my next birthday to try something different.

I am a frequent customer and I used to go to the one in Poway years ago. Could not recommend them…read moreenough. The quality of their ingredients and subs will beat all local competitors. Their cold subs are my favorites though I heard their Santa Fe is the most popular. And their bread is FRESH. That means if you're planning on popping it in the fridge for next day leftovers, it will start to harden so keep that in mind. The employees are also always friendly and nice. And parking for the most part is fine, you can usually find a spot even during busy times. Indoors it's consistently clean and tidy as well. Recommend ordering subs for the family and eating them at the beach!

This place is pretty dang good. Instead of going to your regular subs place, maybe come try this…read moreout? I ordered an Italian, and a Cali sub. For the price point, it's on the more expensive side. Cali sub has turkey, avo, and bacon. Italian has ham, mordetella, salami, and pepperoni. I love how well-seasoned they are. Slathered with the right amount of dressings, and the meats were well portioned. The veggies were crispy and fresh, I love how they also add micro-greens, it really adds amazing texture and flavor to the sandwich. I'd definitely recommend Submarina if you want some good subs.

Tori is such a kind bartender who really goes out of her way to make sure the guest experience is…read moregreat and everyone in your party is well taken care of. Thank you Tori for your customer service! We'll be back soon!

Really like this place -- it's always clean and has a ton of great options. I find myself stopping…read morehere often, especially when I'm passing by the nearby Home Depot. I usually build my own meal, and when I'm trying to go for a slightly healthier option, I get a double grilled chicken patty with double American cheese on a wheat bun. The chicken is incredibly juicy and tender. I also noticed they had a curry chicken special, which is definitely my kind of thing -- I'll absolutely be trying that next time.