The Mermaid is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. The sandwiches can be incredibly good, but I…read moredon't know that consistency is their strong suit. The real reason you come to the Mermaid is the bar in the back, which is as divey as they come and absolutely terrific. Want a special cocktail? Well too bad, they probably won't have the mixer that it calls for. But if you want simple drinks or just an out of the way place to have a beer and experience the true locals, this is your spot. Popular with the fisherman, and definitely get rowdy if you stay too late. But if you dig a dive bar you have to check out the Mermaid. Great jukebox, pool table, good outdoor seating area.

You know, you learn a lot when you travel. Being an obsession of mine, food is something that has…read morebeen part of that learning process for me. Sometimes it's the obvious. The best key lime pie I've ever had was in Key West. The best cherry pie I've ever had was in Traverse City. But, strangely enough, the best BBQ I've ever had was in a place called Victor, Idaho. And the best clam chowder I've ever had was not in Boston, but in the craziest hole in the wall bar in Westport, Washington State, where it seemed like 1983 as they literally played the Rebel Yell album by Billy Idol while we ate and some Rottweiler sat by our inside table begging for food. And that wasn't even the only dog running around inside the joint. My wife, early on, wanted to leave. I wanted to stay and see where this crazy train was headed. Me - 1, Her - 0.

Love love this place always have yummy sandwiches and lots of goodies in their market.read more

This review is long overdue. Jared (spelling?) and Stephanie are really making some great food at…read moreV's Coastal Market! You can probably skip the food trucks - the sandwiches and paninis at V's are excellent, and less expensive. Plus they have beer and wine! The service is amazing - they really go out of their way to make your visit pleasant. One time, I was craving a special sandwich I had tried there previously. It wasn't currently on the menu, but Jared replicated it anyway! For a fresh sandwich or panini, stop in and give V's a try!

The service here was great! Very friendly and fast! I got a half Italian sandwich with a small…read morepotatoe salad and my wife got a half turkey speck panini. The ingredients on the sandwiches were very fresh. I could have used a little more sauce on mine. However, the potatoe salad was the star of the show. Definitely tangy and i loved the pickles in it. I ended up going back to get a togo order of it! The inside was very cute and had a decent amount of space! Would recommend!

I have a fondness for international markets and sandwiches. So it was fortuitous to visit Gaetano's…read moreMarket & Deli in Astoria. It reminded me of two Italian spots in Seattle's Pioneer Square. Very popular since most of the onsite seating were occupied (6/20/25). No surprise after glancing at their menu, easily I could gravitate towards several of their sandwiches. Lots of merch and deli items are also available to select from. I ended up ordering a half pound of proscuitto (0.52 lb for $17.67). This was carefully sliced thin, packaged, and wrapped carefully, which was duly noted and greatly appreciated. We paused at window counter seats and had to sample the purchase before departing. Absolutely delicious! Helped elevate a meal the next day too. I may have to return to indulge in one of their Italian sandwiches. Update: we did return to dine onsite at the same window counter seats (6/22/25). The Homie had the Hot Meatball ($14). Meaty with zesty sauce. I had the Salami Panini ($12), which reminded me of a fave Italian panini at Irwin's Bakery & Cafe in Seattle. Both were fantastic, hit the spot, clean plate club worthy, and definitely no takeout boxes needed! Gaetano's Market & Deli, a terrific find in Astoria!

Great place to buy meats and sandwiches at a great price! Very friendly and courteous staffread more

The local spot to get meat. Personally I really like their options for pork. Also got a recent cow…read morebutchered by them. Good, honest people who provide good, quick service.

The wife and I was super hungry and decided to check this place out as we passed by this place a…read morefew days ago and our curiosity got the better of us. Both of us enjoy a good sandwich and this place has those in spades. I ordered the DRDK (half) which comes with turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, mayo, tomatoes, and avacado spread on toasted sourdough. The sandwich was made with love!!!! I know it! This spot looks like it's ran by all women (another thing that caught my eye and made my lunch even better) that's empowering and I love that. The taco soup was super fresh and the ingredients were super choice! Nice dining room environment overall (what's to expect from a deli downtown) over all 5/5 would definitely come back and most definitely will recommend to family and friends. These ladies are super friendly and know how to make a mean sandwich!!!! Kudos to them!

I find the sandwiches there to be consistent but nothing special. Don't get me wrong, when you're…read morehungry It's a nice place to stop in for a sandwich but nothing you couldn't do at home. The service is always good and the ladies that work there are very nice and I like to support our local businesses so I'll continue to stop in from time to time.

Holy Baked Goods! This place was wonderful with friendly staff, a great array of pastries and…read moredonuts, and the TASTE was scrumptious. My husband had an Apple Fritter that was off the charts and I devoured a honey pecan cinnamon roll. I am glad I don't live near here as I would literally gain massive weight eating here every single day.

The variety of pastries & sweets is significant. The day old…read moreselections were an added bonus with two hungry adolescent boys. The Bavarian devil dog was significantly lacking filling, what was there was delicious. Sticky buns were a hit as were the old-fashioned & raised glaze rings. It hit the spot for after breakfast sweet treats as we left town with a big box. Counter service was on point from some very friendly & helpful folks. Average tasting treats at a fair price. You can definitely do worse, when out to the Long beach, but you cannot find better here.

I stopped here on my way to Seattle for a Mariners game. I've been on a chicken salad kick and this…read morelittle deli was on my list to try. I got the half order of the chicken salad sandwich and pasta salad as my side. The chicken salad was really good and had little slices of almonds. I could've done without the lettuce or tomato and would've liked some more chicken salad. The pasta salad was not something I would get again. It wasn't good or bad just ok. It had a slight itallian dressing tang and all that was in it was olives. I had a couple bites but didn't want the rest. The lady that helped me was super nice and they have a grandma kitchen feel. They also had a book exchange which I love!

The staff is friendly. They didn't have coffee brewed at 1930 AM but insisted on starting some fir…read moreme. The potato salad was great. Decore wasn't anything to rave about but the place is home town comfortable.