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    Trolley Stop Deli

    4.1 (321 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    TROLLEY STOP DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    karla S.

    We've been coming to trolley stop over 10 years they make the best pasta salad in San Diego, we stopped by yesterday for lunch and split a sandwich and pasta salad between me and my husband the portions are so big it fed us both we were stuffed. Highly recommend this deli you have to try their pasta salad

    Chicken Italiano - one sad slice of chicken

    Sandwich wasn't bad, but it only had one slice of chicken. Super disappointed to pay for a chicken breast sandwich ( Italiano) and only get one slice of meat. It just felt like all bread no meat. What deli only puts one slice of meat in their sandwiches?

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    Hanafi M.

    The blaring background music is all about "my Bit$h, your Bit*h, dat Bit$ch all this while eating. No escape. Both the soup (very watery) and the Mac salad meh. were below expectations. Portion on the R.B., less than generous, I made one half bigger and threw away the other half of the bread. They call your name and you go get your food at the counter. I was the only customer. Why bother tipping. I should have gone across the street to the farmer's Rest. Subway, right next door, gives this place a real run for their money, as I returned to my car I noticed Subway was way busy. Now I understand why.

    Tavin D.

    Trolley Stop Deli perfectly encapsulates many of the best attributes of downtown La Mesa: it encapsulates the absolute best of what local businesses offer. This speaks less to the priorities of the city in deliberately supporting local business, and more perfectly speaks to how incredible the food, service, and charm truly are. The fact that it not only staves off a nearby chain business selling similar items but absolutely thrives whereas in many other places the soulless chain establishment would have forced the local eatery to close its doors, further speaks to its excellence. This is a place I have been wanting to try for a while but hadn't gotten around to until recently. When I came in, I at once felt the local charm. The place has a quaint but significant ambience: it connects itself to the community with a mural depicting the nearby trolley stop, along with some vintage knickknacks that don't clutter but add to its simple but effective charm. The service was extremely friendly. Even during the apparent lunch rush-hour, they were incredibly kind. Not only that, they were empathetic to my unfortunate time restrictions and were extremely prompt. The food far exceeded my expectations, though. Not only was the price reasonable, the food was incredible! They were extremely generous with portions, all the ingredients were absolutely fresh that few other places in recent memory have come even close to achieving, and it was absolutely delicious. The wrap was exceedingly fresh. Even hours after having had my food, I still crave it. All of the flavors balanced each other out. I cannot emphasize the freshness enough. The steak soup was warm, party, and the meat was incredibly tender. I was more than won over from my experience here. I will definitely be returning.

    Ordered for pickup and they game me the wrong order. This isn't the first time it has happened. Paid almost $20 for this

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    Been coming here for years - still great an every time. Delicious fresh sandwiches and secret recipe pasta salad is sooo good!

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    So bomb you will leave satisfied one of my fave spots when passing through! Pasta salads my favorite of course

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    Very good sandwich's for a quick meal-no atmosphere just grab and go. Would go back again.

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