amazing service, great vibe. they make a mean sandwich. I recommend the Tuna on Sourdough

Let me start this review by saying how amazing this place is! Not only is the service incredible, but the food is truly something special. So special that it will have you coming back the next day for more. Am I speaking from experience... absolutely! Do I have any regrets about coming to grab sandwiches two days in a row... never! I ordered a tuna sandwich with the Italian pasta and it was one of the best I've ever had. The tuna is simple and made to order. Topped with avocado, sprouts, and tomato sprinkled with pepper! Pure deliciousness! Now let's talk about the Italian pasta... amazing! I'll take a whole tray! Couldn't get enough. The flavor is spot on and super light. The next day I tried the egg salad sandwich with potato salad and again one of the best I've had. Made to order egg salad is always the best. The flavor was great paired with bacon and a croissant. Truly took this sandwich to another level. Simple yet packed with deliciousness. The potato salad I hear is a family recipe and it's truly made with love. It's light, fluffy, and flavorful. All the qualities that make potato salad delicious. Lastly, I had the Montero. If you want a hearty sandwich this is your jam. It's really really really good. I've never had anything like this, but I'm glad I did. It's one of those sandwiches you didn't know you needed in your life. The carnitas are so good paired with the caramelized onions... yum! Definitely a sandwich worth trying and telling all your friends about. Overall, this sandwich spot is truly an excellent experience. They have perfected the art of sandwich making and I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the sandwiches! Thank you again for the wonderful service and the delicious sandwiches. I definitely will be back! read more

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We decided to try Garden Deli after my brother kept seeing it all over social media. We took our dad out for lunch and figured we'd finally check it out. It's a family-owned and operated spot with really friendly service. They do have indoor seating, but it's pretty small and intimate, so depending on when you go there might be a bit of a wait for a table and your order. My dad ordered the Garden Feta sandwich with chips, my brother went with the recommended roast beef sandwich and a side of potato salad (which was made fresh that day), and I ordered the tuna salad on a croissant instead of sourdough. The vegetables on both my dad's sandwich and mine were fresh and crisp, which was nice. My brother really enjoyed his roast beef sandwich and the potato salad. My dad said the Garden Feta sandwich was pretty good, and I thought the tuna salad on the croissant was good as well. Service was great and everyone we interacted with was super friendly. The selection is a little limited, so I'm not sure it's somewhere I'd go back to regularly, but it was nice to finally try it and check it off the list. They also have a shared parking lot with the surrounding businesses, and we didn't have any trouble finding parking. read more

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Food was beautiful, delicious and the staff were so hospitable! The sandwiches really do look professional in person! No sad fast food burger made here, no sir. Their food is made with love and care and it tastes that way too! Flavors were well rounded, the amount of food and quality was great! Make sure to come early or at least before 1:00 or 2:00 because we came around dinner and they ran out of the ingredients for one of their popular sandwiches and they were out of their freshly made sides, too. I'm not mad, that's just how small local businesses run. Please give them a try and I might visit early on a weekend to get their popular items before they run out read more

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It's our favorite sandwich spot anywhere around! Service is great , food is fresh and made to order, you get choice of chips , pasta salad, and potato salad ( if they don't run out it's popular) but this time around we were able to get some and it did not disappoint, atmosphere is good and the play good tunes ! Hot coffee is tasty and fresh . Stop by you won't regret it! read more

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Man this was an experience! The customer service was amazing. Me and my brother came from Seal Beach because a friend that lived around here told us about it and how great it was, it exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere is very welcoming and most importantly the food tasted so fresh! Coming back to try the Italian club read more

The Garden Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

Delicious sandwiches, expertly crafted. Will definitely go again. We ordered the veggie sandwich and the tuna sandwich. Both were great and the bread was really good. read more

Came in to pick up a sandwich and a coffee for the breakfast folk ! I had a bite but I didn't want to hand over the rest ! Service was impressive friendly fast and exceptional quality ! The spot is clean always comfy cozier and more personable each visit impressive hidden gem ! Power croissant with soft buttery fluffy eggs!! read more

The Garden Deli - Power croissant at 4.99 ! - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

Food, service and ambiance. These guys made you feel right at home. Of course, the food did not disappoint. I shared the Tuna Sando and potato salad as the side. FRICKEN AMAZING!!! Fresh bread. Fresh ingredients and good vibes!! Not to mention, the coldbrew and the iced coffee with the cinnamon foam?? Not too sweet and not artificial. Thank you guys. We will be back. read more

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Great guys, with heart, friendly and outstanding caring deli cuisine. Excellent artistic ambiance. read more

I highly recommend this spot for a sandwich. They blessed us with an ice coffee and bagel well we waited for our lunch. Ty for your lovely services read more

The Garden Deli - Blessed with an ice coffee well we waited for our tuna sandwich and potato salad. Friendly and yummy food - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

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The Garden Deli is a true hidden gem tucked in a high-traffic area--tricky to reach, but worth every turn. The cozy ma-and-pa vibe radiates good energy and welcoming charm. I brought the family and ordered the Guajolote Sandwich (oven-roasted turkey, pork belly, romaine lettuce, tomato, raw red onion, provolone cheese, avocado, and signature chipotle aioli on a croissant) with Italian salad; the turkey was perfectly moist, and the sandwich was to die for. My husband got the Roast Beef with Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard aioli, tomato, caramelized onions, and arugula on sourdough bread--juicy, flavorful, and a total standout. The place was empty when we arrived, so they kindly put on Mickey Mouse Playhouse for the kids. The girls loved their ham and cheese sandwiches while watching. Anthony, Jr. (aka Carlos), and John went above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience--open arms, top-notch service. Thank you, guys! Can't wait to return. read more

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Came for my first time after it being recommended. Let me just say, a little pricy but the food is cooked FRESH to order. I had "The Montero" one of the best tortas I've had. Bolio was fresh, carnitas juicy yet crispy; the RED ONION JAM is so great! And the jalapeño spread was so full of flavor. To finish our meal we ordered two slices of cheesecake, one chocolate and one strawberry good stuff! Staff is great recommended the Italian pasta salad as a side and it did not disappoint. Everything inside is clean, very welcoming and very intimate. GREAT JOB GARDEN DELI, will be back and will recommend to anyone and everyone. read more

The Garden Deli - The Montero ( On bolio) Oven roasted Chicken (On sourdough) - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

A very small deli/sandwich shop in a strip mall. The place can only accommodate about 10-12 people. They cook all the food right there in the room. Everything was fresh and made to order. They took their time and added some love into their food. The price was reasonable and the food was exquisite. It did take a little.time for the order, but it was well worth it. Totally worth checking out! read more

one of the best sandwiches places on the block. it feels like home every time I enter the restaurant. The owner is really respectful and nice as well as staff members. Always greeting you with a smile as you enter. The sandwiches are delicious especially their breakfast sunrise and bacon egg avocado toast is to die for. the lunch special sandwiches are also super good. my favorite is the BLT club or the turkey club sandwich with extra pickles on the side. one of the best clean ingredient produce that you will eat. The bread is super fresh baked daily and best quality protein you will get. read more

Awesome sandwich shop. This is a quaint little place, completely unassuming but some fantastic sandwiches. Vibe of the space is really cozy - one of those great community spots. We got the hand and cheese, tuna, and egg salad. Everything was prepared fresh and incredibly delicious. The pasta salad that came in the side was also really well done and not overpowering like most other places. They've got Boar's Head product so the quality is fantastic. I was happily surprised to see they served egg salad, which I feel is a sign of a good sandwich shop. They add some nice, thick slabs of bacon on top. The ham and cheese was also great and had a delicious jalapeño spread. Not too spicy but packed with flavor. Great spot. Definitely worth checking out. Owner was incredibly gracious and welcoming. Perfect sandwich shop for some good food. read more

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Walked into this establishment for the first time from recommendations. Did not disappoint! I had The Spanish breakfast sandwich. ( which was delicious) with side of potato salad. And the coffee!! If I could give this establishment a 10 star for customer service!! I would!! The place is small and cozy. Very clean! Yes I would totally recommend this place. read more

Found this place after seeing a few videos of it on social media. It's a great find! Every time I stop by the workers are super nice and friendly. I like to get The Garden Feta with the potato salad. Super yummy and never had a sandwich like it before. I have yet to try the other sandwiches because it's that good and my favorite. One thing to note is the parking lot is a bit small. read more

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Delicious ! One of my favorite sandwich places. Their roast beef sandwich is my favorite, and their potato salad is amazing. All of the staff is very friendly and attentive. I'm glad I found this place :) keep up the great work guys! read more

Great local lunch spot located in the same plaza as the Tierra Mia! I stopped by for lunch and ordered their Montero sandwich. Staff were so nice to interact with! I was offered tea while I waited for my food to take togo. From all the shelves and the aesthetics you see is built from the ground up and were DIY projects by the staff. They told me that the shop was 6 years in the making, and now they're serving the local community from carnitas sandwiches to chorizo breakfast bowls. I ordered the Montero sandwich with potato salad. The sandwich was a heavy one with the carnitas. It was delicious and a hearty one! The potato salad had good flavor to it without being too salty. The tea they offered was refreshing and was fun to watch steep. El Monte is blessed to have a nice local shop that has flavors that everyone that grew up with and would enjoy. Returning! read more

BEST Sandwiches ever. It's usually a pain in the butt to get my daughter to eat, but she even finished her half of the turkey and cheese sandwich. The flavor of our sandwich was on point and wasn't dry at all. El Monte is out of the way for us, but we will def come back if we're in the area. read more

The Garden Deli - Guajolote - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

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Sandwiches are always fresh and delicious. The vibe in the shop is chill and inviting. Nice community spot. Service is a 10/10 Everytime. I regularly come here and have been trying all the different sandwiches. :) It's worth a visit. read more

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Great service and everything was on point first time there and nice small shop. But all clean and well maintained for a business.

This place was great. The food came out pretty quickly and it was delicious. The service was excellent too, they checked up on me while the food was being prepared. Glad to have a place like this in town. Intimate and perfect for a small group or couples. The inside was fresh and had some music playing in the background, nice setting. Would suggest parking in the target parking lot next door read more

The Garden Deli - montero sandwich with a potato salad - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

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I decided to try the Garden Deli on my lunch break with a coworker today after having my eyes on it on Yelp for a couple of weeks. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door. My coworker ordered the Garden Feta Sandwich and I got the Roast Beef Sandwich and we both got the pasta salad as our side. We decided to dine in and the owner was very attentive and helpful. My coworker and I ended up splitting our sandwiches so we could each try 1/2 and 1/2 and try more than one sandwich to see what we liked. Both sandwiches had great flavor. My coworker loved the Garden Feta and said she'd go back to have it again. I really enjoyed it as well but I'm more of a meat girl. I think I enjoyed the Roast Beef more. The pasta salad was also really good, loved having the little chunks of cheese in it. I definitely look forward to my next visit to The Garden Deli. read more

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Amazing sandwich. This one is great for lunch time. I am going down the list . I'm trying all of them for sure read more

The Garden Deli - Amazing !! Roast beef - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

This family run deli just opened recently. Got to meet the owners and they are so excited to add more and more sandwich options with the coming weeks. They highly recommended their "Garden Feta" which is what I had. I'm not a vegetarian but it was so tasty and full of flavor! Can taste the caramelized onions and the feta cheese and sprouts just to name a few ingredients. The space has counter seatings and a few tables for group of 4-6. Very clean and friendly service. Definitely will be back to try other sandwiches on the menu. Love supporting small family owned businesses. read more

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I've tried this place before and I really enjoyed it but I came in today (2/3) at 12:37pm and it didn't seem to be busy but I think they messed up on my order and we waited almost 35 minutes for them to finally give us our order. We ordered 2 sandwiches and 2 pasta salads to go. 4 other orders were placed after us and everyone got their order before us. When I got home and tried my sandwich I really liked it but I realized there was tomato's in it and I forgot to request my sandwich without it and when I pulled it out I saw the sticker label was still attached. I'm glad I took it out before I ate it.. I'm a bit upset because I really liked this place but not sure if they were having an off day or not.. read more

The Garden Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

I went to The Garden Deli this weekend and had a great experience. The sandwiches and sides were delicious and the owner and staff were really cool too. We had a feta sandwich with turkey and the roast beef. Both were super tasty and the chip and drink selections were great too. We'll definitely be back soooon!! read more

The Garden Deli - Feta sandwich with turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

Wow this place was amazing g everything was so fresh and vibrant the atmosphere felt like I was at home reading mom's sandwich me and my buddy love everything from the egg croissant which the guy that made. It was so accommodating to fit my needs my buddy got the chicken sandwich after the first bite he already wanted to order another one definitely a place to go back to for sure!!! I would recommend to everybody!!! 5 out of 5!!!! read more

The Montero and potato salad was really good. A lot of flavor. Will be coming back when I'm in the area.

Food was fire, forgot to take a picture till midway through. Service was top tier and inside was clean. Go to sandwich shop in the SGV. read more

The Garden Deli - Sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

Stopped by this weekend from out of town to grab a couple sandwiches for lunch, and immediately wished I could come back more often! The sandwiches were fresh and delicious. The shop was very clean, well organized, service was amazing, and the owner/staff were the friendliest group of folks I've met in a while. Made me feel like I was at home. I'll definitely come back in the future if I'm in the area. read more

Amazing good. Great service. Highly recommended!!! Food is fresh and tasty. Price are reasonable!!! read more

The Garden Deli - Heaven on a plate!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

Great vibe in there. Chatting with the owner(s) and ordered the bacon egg sandwich was killer. I happened upon it while getting my car serviced down the street. I will absolutely be back. The guy made me a cinnamon milk iced coffee that knocked my socks off. Great service. Killer food. No notes. Thanks guys!! read more

The Garden Deli - House potatoes and a bacon egg croissant. - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

Food was delicious, employees were very attentive and gave good recommendations. I got the Turkey Club and was provided with some chipotle sauce to try it with. So good! read more

Went in to get a the Oven chicken sandwich I believe it's called and it was pretty bomb. Definitely recommend!!

Stopped in today to check this spot out, and boy am I glad that I did! This place is ! The food was excellent, the people working there were friendly, and the food was Ahhhhhmmmmaaayyyyzzziiinnnggggggggg!! You won't be disappointed! Check them out. read more

Great little sandwich place hidden away in a plaza off Ramona and Peck. Place is small but clean. Walked in and immediately smelled delicious. Guy at the register was super friendly and helpful. Took 3 sandwiches to go. A tuna, roast beef and the guajalote. Everything was really delicious and flavorful. I got chips with mine but my parents got the pasta salad. Pasta salad was alright. Simple but tasty. My mom liked the food so much she's taken 2 more of her friend since then. She brought back their potato salad for me to try. Really good. Potato salad sells out quickly so go early if you're craving that. Excited to have a good local sandwich place in El Monte. read more

The Garden Deli - Tuna with pasta salad - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

There's only so few gems in El Monte and glad to say the Garden Deli is up and coming to be a gem itself. Great service, atmosphere, and food quality in this little spot. I got the montero sandwich and my husband had the roast beef. The flavors were so well balanced and the succulent, you can tell the ingredients were fresh and the dressing in the sandwiches was so refreshing. I loved the potato salad, also had egg in it too with made it rich and flavorful. You can tell everything was made in house. I highly recommend this place to anyone for a good brunch spot! read more

The Garden Deli - Montero and potato salad - Sandwiches Near Me - El Monte, California

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