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Surf And Sub Deli

4.5 (156 reviews)
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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

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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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2 years ago

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

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Had a delicious Philly steak burrito for lunch here today. Can't wait to come back next time when I am in the area. 5* all the way.

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

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