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Surf And Sub Deli

4.5 (156 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Turkey and Roast Beef Sandwich on a Roll
Linford E.

Located off the beaten path on a road that needs re paving, is a sub shop with a lot of potential. It is hard to miss driving by with little signage and next to an unassuming salon. The staff is friendly, but not very happy or at least the day I visited. The food was good and I will come back. When leaving, my sub fell through the bottom of my brown paper bag. Like I said, lots of potential, but with a little more welcoming staff and more reliable bags, I would have been able to rate this establishment higher.

James B.

Was getting my car serviced and I walked over and got the Baja turkey and initially wasn't impressed by the presentation . However, if there's a place that can make a good sandwich it is Surf And Sub Deli l and I'll for sure come back! The lady at the front counter was so nice too.Prices were good

H1. Surf's Up Hot Sandwich
mikey m.

Delicious food, great service, and staff were helpful with recommendations! Excited to try other menu items next visit :)

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Denise M.

$7 for a breakfast croissant chock full of real egg, bacon, cheese, avocado, and a lil slather of mayo that tastes even better than it looks? What a dream!That was including the $1.50 charge for avocado too! Officially, breakfast ends at 11, however the lady helping me was kind enough to still make the croissant for me when I came in at 11:30ish which I really appreciated. Polite, quick service, delicious, freshly made vittles in a clean, quiet space plus at a steal of a price... all of the above makes Surf n Sub a great go-to option for sandwiches in the area and tasty food in general when you don't want to brave a line or crazy parking.

My foodja order that wasn't even close
Jeremy D.

This deli is on our lunch list for Foodja delivery at work. The first time I chose a salad and it really wasn't very good. Today, I thought maybe the good Yelp reviews are based on sandwiches. My order clearly stated add onions, lettuce, mustard, tomatoes, and extra meat on ciabatta bread. What I got has no tomatoes, onions, questionable extra meat (additional $3) and wasn't on ciabbata. How can a $17 6" sandwich go so wrong?

C12. Baja Turkey Sandwich no cheese
R W.

Phenomenal subs made fresh! This family owned shop is the absolute best and everyone needs to visit to experience the great service and tasty food!

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Dulce R.

This lil shop is located in the industrial part of Kearny Mesa in San Diego and came here based upon my other yelpers' reviews. I can tell you for the sandwiches, we were not disappointed. I viewed the menu online prior to making my entrance through the door. This shop has a small parking lot shared with others in the complex, as well as street parking - but like everywhere first come first served. It seems like a lot of locals ventured here and pre-order their food. I noticed a soup special menu upon entering the door. I ordered the tomato basil for my SO, however and unfortunately he did not quite like it much. I didn't think it was too bad, wasn't great but okay. He was hoping to dip his sandwich in the soup. Otherwise our sandwiches were fully stocked with avocado and chicken and did I mention delicious? the bread comes from the California Baking Company and their bread is super delicious! I even went the healthier route and ordered a wheat - it was the best wheat I have tasted in a long time. Accordingly, the sandwiches are about $10+- depending on what you order. They have bottled beverages in the cold cases and offer some cold salads (potato salad etc.) in half pint containers. We will definitely be back to try other sandwiches as it was all made fresh and super delicious! Staff was friendly and efficient with the amount of orders for the time I came and the foot traffic in-and-out.

Ar W.

Amazing/ great sandwiches freshly made to order. Service was kind and the place is quiet and comfortable

Baja turkey on squaw bread
Vanessa G.

Searched through my Yelp for a good deli to try on my lunch. Happy to say I found an amazing one today. This sandwich was crisp and not one speck of dryness. Their Chipotle mayo was impressive it had the perfect hint of spice. I tried the Baja turkey on squaw bread toasted with extra spears of pickle. Todays lunch was a hit I'm coming back tomorrow morning to try a breakfast croissant

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The food is very good and the customer service is very good, the owner is very nice! The food was delicious and I would come back again.

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Reasonable price for a freshly made sub sandwich! It is a good spot would always come back when I'm in the area

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The food was outstanding, service attentive, and the ambiance perfect for a memorable experience

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Best food better people amazing service, making be bust everytime I get my order. Nothing gets better

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4 years ago

Great value and great quality sandwiches. My co-worker and I love their chicken cordon bleu sandwich.

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3.5(118 reviews)
1.0 mi•Kearny Mesa
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Jersey Mike's always makes me happy and my recent visit was especially great!…read more I stopped by during the busy lunch rush. Opposed to standing in line, I ordered on the app and waited in my car. I was immediately greeted when I walked in a few minutes earlier than expected order completion. They let me know it'd be ready in less than 5 minutes. I liked the communication between team members and to the customers. I ordered completely different than my normal turkey and provolone. My order, which shall 100% be repeated, was: regular Italian on wheat, pickles, banana peppers, hot chopped pepper relish, oil and vinegar. I asked for extra pickles and banana peppers too. He said he put extra on the sandwich but the other locations give me extra in a cup. I asked for the cup and they made it no problem. I thought I'd take a Pic in the car, eat half and save the other half. Ha! That entire sandwich was gone in 10 minutes. Super enjoyable! The lot is tight and gets crowded, but because so many people are doing quick pick-ups, the turnover rate is high. You shouldn't have to wait long for a spot. ​Suggestion for Management: Adding shade or umbrellas to the outside tables would be a huge improvement! Other spots in the shopping center offer shade, which can definitely be a deciding factor for lunch on a warm day.

My daughter and I dropped by here to grab a couple sandwiches for lunch after hard morning of work…read more When we arrived, there were 2 other men waiting for their sandwiches to be made and 1 young lady preparing them. She asked us for our order and proceeded to make my daughter's #3 (ham & provolone) sandwich with the 2 male customer's sandwiches. This was very efficient. We ordered: 1 Regular #3 (Ham and Provolone) with Avocado and 1 Regular Mike's Chicken Cheesesteak. The issue is that she asked the 2 men what they wanted on their sandwiches (mustard, mayo, lettuce, veggies, etc.) as she finished making them, but never asked us what we wanted. She was rushing because 2 more customers came into the line. Her coworker, a male, came out of the restroom. He then went to the sink behind the counter, washed his hands for 7 seconds, dried them, and put on plastic gloves to start helping her make sandwiches. I expected her to ask us what condiments, veggies, etc, we wanted on our sandwiches after she rang us up at the register, but she did not. She just wrapped up our sandwiches and gave them to us. I commented that I was going ti ask for lettuce, mustard, pickles, etc. She then offered to unwrap my sandwich to add what I wanted but I declined because that will ruin the packaging of the sub and make it messy and soggy...it's too late. This location needs to do better on a Sunday afternoon at 1p.

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Another great Yelp find! Lit'l Pepper Gourmet Deli came recommended by fellow Yelper Kandy F., and…read moreher recommendation was true to form. Thanks for the inspiration, Kandy...!!! First thing you need to know: the sandwiches here are HUGE! I ordered the Italian Torpedo, and when it arrived I immediately realized I wasn't finishing the whole thing....! Loaded with Italian meats and all the fixings on a big sesame roll, it was fresh, delicious, and substantial enough that half went with me for later. It also came with a simple side salad and some really tasty Italian dressing. What really impressed me, though, was the hospitality. The owner learned that this was my first visit and actually came over to my table to welcome me. She was so nice that she brought me a cup of their spicy chicken soup to try, on the house! Little gestures like that make a first-time customer feel appreciated, and the soup was excellent too. This place is also clearly doing some serious business beyond the dining room. There are multiple Lit'l Pepper catering vans outside, and while I was eating there was a steady stream of Grubhub and Uber Eats drivers coming in to pick up orders. They cater to a lot of the surrounding businesses, and after eating here I can understand why. Despite being busy, the operation runs like a well-oiled machine. Every table seemed to be cleaned almost immediately after someone left. There are plenty of comfortable tables inside and a few outside as well, although with the Santa Ana winds pushing that hot desert air into San Diego this week, inside with the A/C was definitely the better choice! Excellent service, enormous sandwiches, good food, a very friendly owner and an impressively efficient operation. I'll happily stop here for lunch again on a future trip to the area. Thanks again for the recommendation, Kandy F...!!! You nailed this one!

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4.3(1.2k reviews)
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I was craving fries and happened to be nearby, so I decided to give this place a try since I love…read moretheir fries at Petco Park! I thought I'd just get the fries since cheesesteaks seem to be their specialty, and I don't eat beef. But I decided to try their Chicken Ranch sandwich. The sandwich was better than I expected. I was picturing the basic grilled chicken sandwich--a piece of grilled chicken on a hamburger bun. Instead, it was loaded with tender, flavorful chicken, bacon, white American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch. Totally messy to eat, but in the best possible way! And the Cheez Whiz fries were exactly what I was craving. They definitely hit the spot. Customer service was excellent too! So glad I stopped in!

After a six-hour tattoo session, I had earned two things: a cheesesteak and absolutely no judgment…read moreabout the amount of food I was about to eat. Being from Philly, I take my cheesesteaks very seriously. Probably more seriously than a reasonable adult should. So when I finally tried Gaglione Bros. in San Diego, I went in hopeful. First, the good stuff. The staff was wonderful, genuinely friendly, the place was clean, and there were plenty of options. They even had Amoroso rolls and fresh-shaved prime rib. On paper, we were speaking my language. But whenever I try a new "Philly cheesesteak" place, I order my first steak plain. No cheese, no onions, no peppers, no hiding behind toppings. If you want to call yourself a Philly steak shop, the steak and bread should be able to stand on their own. Unfortunately, this one didn't. The meat was heavily salted and peppered, surprisingly dry, and every couple of bites I was pulling out pieces of fat. And nothing makes you question your dining choices quite like discreetly removing a piece of steak from your mouth in public. For me, a great cheesesteak has balance. The meat should be tender and juicy, with enough seasoning to bring out the beef rather than overpower it. There should be a little richness from the griddle, the steak juices, and everything cooking around it. Then you add the onions, mushrooms, peppers, cheese or whatever your particular Philly allegiance demands. This steak just didn't have that softness or heart. It honestly reminded me more of the tourist cheesesteak experience in Philly. And my fellow Philadelphians know exactly what I mean when I say that. A real Philly cheesesteak isn't complicated food, but that's precisely why every part matters. The bread matters. The meat matters. The griddle matters. And somehow, when someone really knows how to make one, you can taste the heart in it. Would I try Gaglione Bros. again? Probably not for the cheesesteak. The people were great and the place itself left a good impression, but the steak didn't. Mostly, the experience just left this Philly girl Jonesing for a long weekend back home, a walk down South Street, and a cheesesteak from that place. If you're from Philly, you already know which one I mean.

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Surf And Sub Deli - delis - Updated October 2026

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