This is an amazing place to grab a quick bite. Went here a lot during my 3-months program in research park. The sandwiches are very good. Affordable, good quality food. Liked seafood melt sandwich is good. All time favorite- grilled chicken special. The staff there is very friendly and welcoming. I absolutely recommend this place read more

Lately, I've been finding myself giving a lot of 5 star reviews. While I'd like to say it is because of my generous, glass-half full nature, I would actually be lying if I did. The truth is, work and life have been so busy lately that I simply do not have time to review mediocre-average establishments. However when I find that one diamond in the rough, I definitely have to give them a shout out! Discovered this place upon the recommendation of a client when one of our firm's partners offered to take them out to lunch. While I was initially confused why a sandwich shop was chosen of all the dining options nearby or within driving distance, I soon realized why this was such a favorite lunchtime location for locals. I admit when I first entered the shop, I was a bit skeptical, seeing that they not only offered sandwiches, but also Korean food (jack of all trades, master of none?). I decided to play it safe and skip the kimchi dishes, and opted for a Tuna Melt sandwich on a soft bread instead. Add in a bag of chips, and my total came out to a very affordable $8.69 after tax. After paying, simply take a seat at any available table, and the staff will bring your food to your table when it is ready. When my food arrived, not only was the presentation great, but the bread was soft yet perfectly toasted at the same time. While a tuna sandwich is pretty simple, it was clear that the ingredients were fresh and well portioned. Friendly staff, great food, and affordable prices. While I do not work or live near this area, I will definitely stop by again the next time I am in the neighborhood! read more

Friendly staff, great quality breakfast, sandwiches, soups, and salads for a good price. Best place to go for a healthy, quick bite near the pier! read more

Very clean deli, great service. I recommend this place to anyone who is staying around the marina. Very friendly people. read more

Waterfront Deli - Turkey and cheddar on soft roll. - Delis Near Me - Alameda, California

The pastrami and cheese was vary tasty but The portion was for a small child . When I received the sandwich , I thought it was a joke . I am willing to re- visit to see if they were low on Meat . For the price , I was expecting more . read more

I love waterfront deli! It was my go to lunch spot when I worked in Alameda. I was in town today and got some sandwiches from them and their food quality is still so great! There was even a little surprise b/c they're doing a little marketing campaign so my order came with a small side salad and two chocolate chip cookies, both of which were delicious and appreciated! Extra bonus for the socially awkward like me, they now have online ordering!!! LOVE that. My go to sandwiches are turkey Avocado on ciabatta and east meets west on ciabatta. Also for businesses, waterfront is a delicious and reliable place to get your sandwiches/sides catered. Esther is very kind, polite and prompt in answering catering orders and her very polite/kind husband ALWAYS delivers on time. I've ordered catering from them at least four times for over 60 attendees and they've never let me down. I'm so happy to see that they've persevered through these tough times. read more

Waterfront Deli - Roast turkey Avocado on ciabatta, a side salad, two chocolate chip cookies, east meets west on ciabatta. - Delis Near Me - Alameda, California

i found my dream sandwich here! i had trouble deciding what i wanted and the owner recommended EAST MEETS WEST. YALL. you have to be put on to this! coming from a korean household myself, the sandwich reminded me of when my mom put her bulgogi in between bread and waterfront deli's east meets west is the perfected version!! so happy korea can be represented in such a yummy way! !! East Meets West Alameda ??? ... ... East Meets West ~~ !! read more

May never go back. Placed on line order, went to pick up after confirming it was ready and asked for it but was told I needed to stand in line where about 10 people were waiting to order. This is lunch, no time for waiting in line AFTER placing order 40 minutes earlier. Pre paid too. Left without sandwich. No bueno. read more

WORTH THE HYPE!!!! Open early morning and close around 3pm!! You must get the: Asian Beef Salad + Bibimbab + Kimch Fried rice with Beef! AND EAST MEETS WEST SANDWICH!!!! Service is very nice and organized. Staff is great about trying to minimize the wait time. Very kind and polite (and that's all you can ask for!). Food comes out pretty quick. Overall the place is very very clean. read more

Had seen a great review and tried it out. Had a good Latte, and after a beautiful walk along the Marina with boats and a great view, got the East meets west sandwich on Dutch Crunch. Delicious a tangy sauce and spicy finish. Many specials n salads, must go back read more

Delicious food, sandwich, breakfast, wraps, extremely clean nice, with sea view seats

Yum! I haven't actually been to the location but we ordered them to go for a company lunch. I got the East meets West sandwich on dutch crunch. Sooo good. The meat was really good and not dry at all. The bread tasted very fresh and had a good crunch. Definitely would come back here. And a decent price for what you get. Definitely an upgrade from going to Subway for a sandwich. read more

Service - rude. Food okay. My first visit and felt unwelcome there. Not likely to return.

Loved this unexpected little lunch spot. The owner told me to get the grilled chicken special, it was sooo yummy! This is a very chill atmosphere, not fancy at all. Great view if you sit outside. Quick, friendly, good prices. read more

Waterfront Deli - Grilled Chicken Special - Delis Near Me - Alameda, California

My first time here and I had the famous East Meets West sandwich and it was amazing ! Very delicious , customer service was awesome and also there's outdoor seating overlooking the marina. Definitely going to start coming here more often ! read more

Waterfront Deli - Delis Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been working in the area for the last 5 years and didn't know this place existed. It's kinda hard to find but food is great and service is super friendly. I've had the Korean Brown Rice lunch twice in the past week, it's that good. The beef, noodles, brown rice are very fresh and flavored perfectly. I live in SF and have eaten at plenty of well known Korean restaurants. The Korean lunch box was jsut as good and priced reasonable. I brought my coworker and he was surprised how good this was. Another coworker loves the homemade veggie burger, falafel, and spicy pork sandwich. If you are near the Marina Village in Alameda, this is a must try for lunch. read more

Waterfront Deli - Brown Rice Lunch with Beef. Tastes even better than it looks. Off the charts good! - Delis Near Me - Alameda, California

I love Waterfront Deli. That East Meets West sandwich is so bomb, I find myself craving it often. Their other sandwiches are good as well and it's so relaxing sitting outside at the marina. The owners and staff are always welcoming and friendly, I just wish they were open longer, but also know it's a sandwich shop. Highly recommended! read more

I grew up on the west side of Alameda, and people hardly know about this place, let alone the area. As time passed, the focus of Alameda went to Park Street. Park Street is not bad, but I do enjoy the occasional quiet, peace, and calm area. If that is what you are seeking, then this is the area to go. Tuck away in a waterfront office park, it is near the pier, which has a good view of Oakland. It is an open area. The staff was hecka nice. Patient. Well accommodating. Pleasant. I enjoy the staff. Even more, the food was fresh (and also well priced). They do have Mediterranean food along with various sandwiches, but hands down my favorite sandwich had to be East Meets West. The sandwich was a Korean style beef - bulgogi meat with jalapeños! The chef is very creative in how to mix and match the eastern food with western food. She does it so well - thoroughly enjoy their menu. Rating Food: 4.5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4.5 Price: 4 Overall: 4.5 Love this place. Would come back as often as I could. Only wish it could often on the weekends. read more

Great place to have a nice lunch by the waterfront. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Service is fast and friendly. Food is ok. I was looking for something healthy to eat and this place worked. But they have other food here too besides sandwiches and salad such as korean food. read more

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My daily breakfast spot. It is amazing what they do with their twists on American clasics. That twist is a Korean twist that they put in because of their family roots. I highly recommend the East meets West. It is an incredible sandwich with bulgogi beef. I would call it a sandwich that 1 of 1. Their breakfast is really good too! I either have a Denver omelette or I have a sausage burrito. Either or they are filing and super tasty. Prices are fair and the place is clean! I do think that eating in front of the marina is incredibly beautiful. I would call it a good place to come to after a stroll with the family. :) Overall this is one of my favorite spots in Alameda and you won't go wrong with coming to eat here. read more

Nice, hard working people making delicious food will always have my loyalty. Was in No. Cal. for a meeting and was early so I wanted to spend some time eating. I found this place through Yelp and the owner and his wife gave wonderful warm smiles when I walked in. I ordered a breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, wheat toast and fresh fruit. Everything was good. I need to find more excuses to go to Alameda and see these nice people. read more

Waterfront Deli - Fresh fruit, you can tell it was not in a bowl all day long. - Delis Near Me - Alameda, California

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This place is so amazing, since becoming a vegetarian I've pretty much had to write off most delis, as they're typically not veggie friendly- which is a bummer because I love the traditional deli feel and atmosphere. So when i found Waterfront Deli i was so excited because they have so many healthy (and delicious) vegetarian options and for a reasonable price! (This is not an ad, im just excited lol) Not only that but the view of the marina for lunch is so wonderful, My new favorite place for sure. The Mediterranean plate w/ falafel is my favorite. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Found this place because I have a pregnant sister that gets cravings of very specific things. We came in a where welcomed by very nice people. My sister ordered something that was not on the menu, she got a bagel with cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, and spinach. They didn't hesitant to accommodate her. I'll definitely come back here with my family , they have a beautiful water view and outdoor seating. read more

Hidden gem back by Alameda marina. Friend works nearby and we were able to walk along the water from the extended stay hotel to enjoy quality sandwiches with nice views of the bay and Oakland hills. read more

Sandwiches are always delicious, people are super nice, nice location to sit down for a casual lunch in the marina. My go to!

I ordered a falafel sandwich and a cup of soup. It was around $17. Sandwich was lacking as there was hardly any falafel and it was wrapped in a huge tortilla which I ended up throwing away. Soup was in a plastic container (I HATE hot items in plastic) which dumped when I opened it. They need to step up their game if they're going to survive in these hard economic times. I don't eat out much so I am super disappointed. read more

Probably one of the worst turkey clubs I've had. I tried out this place because of all the great reviews but I was better off going to Whole Foods. The bread had so much Mayo it would squeeze out when I tried to take a bite. I ordered online sourdough bread but was given white bread. I would appreciate if businesses moving forward would contact customers if they don't have what they want and ask them if they were okay with a substitution. The turkey tasted very old and dry. The lentil soup was horrible! read more

Foods good, service is good, people are sure friendly, location is inconvenient but worth the view. Even if they didn't have tasty food and drinks I'd come here because the people are super duper friendly. Always have a smile and are always happy to help out. They gave me a free cookie with my meal too. Prices are also really reasonable. Happy to get food here. read more

The Waterfront Deli is a wonderful choice for your catering needs. The food is delicious, the presentation is great, but most importantly the customer service is immaculate. I had to shift gears twice last minute and Esther helped me with such a calming ease. She made me feel that everything would work out smoothly and it did! Her son, who's name is slipping my mind even stood outside of my event with me until the building owners, who were extremely late, came and unlocked the doors. That love for their job and kindness shows up in their delicious food. From the turkey sandwich I had to the Salmon and rice, everything was so good. They are located and will cater as far as Hayward. I know that I will use them often for my catering needs and hope to stop by grab a sandwich and say hi in the future. ... there and Hotbird : ) read more

Such a cute sandwich shop on the bay, over looking the alameda and Oakland. Their East meets west sandwhich on Dutch crunch is slammin!!!! The owners are nice and they always have a smile on their faces. read more

People complaining about a great $10 sandwich?? A Big Mac almost costs $8 these days. Awesome owners and the food is thoughtfully made here with a good selection to choose from. Love eating outside next to the dock. Come here for a great homemade taste and waterfront view!! read more

My favorite deli in the area (it helps that it's walking distance from my office!). The staff and the owners are super nice and accommodating. They have a full offering of traditional breakfast items and a full array of good lunch sandwiches. Some of them are unique and will blow your mind - especially East Meets West. Their turkey bacon avocado sandwich is in a class of it's own. They have a nice outdoor deck area with seating where you can peacefully enjoy your lunch next to the marina. Highly recommended! read more

This is an excellent spot for the deli. The staff is very friendly. View and outside seating is great. I do feel though it is a little pricey. Sandwiches are other options are on a pricey side. read more

I was excited to finally try this place after walking by their beautiful waterfront location so many times during the shutdown, and it was awesome! Their sandwiches and cookies are delicious, everything was made with care from fresh ingredients, and our order was delivered quickly. Great lunch spot! read more

Very welcoming, beautiful waterfront view, clean food, not greasy I had a Denver Omelette, fruit and toast. All were very good and delivered quickly. read more

From LA and staying nearby this place with the 4.5 star rating so had to try it for lunch. Had the excellent East Meets West sandwich on rye. Perfect. Husband had turkey and Swiss on Dutch crunch roll and he enjoyed it with lentil soup (so hard to find) which is not over salted like most all places do to soups. Finished off with a pecan square and brownie between us - both homemade tasting and fresh. The man at the order/cashier area was darling with his beaming smile. An unassuming-looking place with views of the marina. read more

I worked a 6-month assignment in Alameda and this little deli really helped make the experience less shitty. Marina Village Parkway is a bit of a food desert and ya know how Alamedans are a special "don't call us Oakland" type of breed... *headache* Mediterranean and Korean food alike served here. The kimchi is from a jar and don't expect anything to be like SF's HRD, but you can get your bulgogi fix just fine! The owners are sweet, soft spoken folks. Grab some bibimbap and sit on the marina while you dine. You'll feel a little better until you can leave the island for the day. Personal favorite: the brown rice lunch box with brown rice, Japchae noodle salad, Kimchi Pancake, Kimchi, and fresh vegetables. $8.95, $2 extra with meat: http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AmE8xBsUNBA98AyeeAa0nw&userid=VCYtRcED5pBCZBwhEUI8Nw read more

Waterfront Deli - Bulgogi brown rice lunch box - Delis Near Me - Alameda, California

Sandwiches are better than what you'd find at a convenience store, but are as mind-blowing as you can get from a Subway, Togo's, or Quizno's. Turkey sandwiches lack turkey. The Italian sandwich-of-the-day was meaty, but go with a bread roll instead of sliced bread or else it'll end up like a soggy sponge. Staff is friendly, but expect a 10 minute wait for your sandwich during lunch time. 10 minutes can feel like eternity when you're hungry. Outdoor seating is great and lets you take advantage of the relaxing marina view. Good thing there isn't a seagull problem because I don't like bird droppings on sandwiches. Just my personal preference, though. read more

I've coming here for lunch a couple of times over the years since i work very close by. It is a nice and clean space by the water so it is always a nice walk around the marina area until you get this place for a always solid good sandwiches (my favorite is the tuna melt) and chips. I recently realized that they added some korean fusion items, such spicy bbq burritos and kimchi bulgogi burger and other wraps and sandwiches with Korean themes. Also serves regular korean lunch boxes (with brown rice!). Bim bim pap on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On a sunny and not windy day, you can seat outside and enjoy the outdoor and unwind a bit before that dreading 1pm meeting. =) Some parking available. The indoor is slightly renewed but still has a bit of a cafeteria feel. Serves breakfast (available until 11am). Owners and workers always nice! Customer service A+. read more

I've been coming here since long before the current owners have been behind the counter. I work one building over, so it's the most convenient location for lunch. Normally, that would mean boredom, as you would go there over and over. Yet the variety and quality is sufficient that I haven't got tired yet. It's comforting that they remember my name. It's comforting that I'm greeted, even at peak hours. They encourage you to pick up a newspaper and read while you're waiting or eating. Their outdoor and window seating has a nice view of the marina. Choice selections: the hot meatloaf and the hot turkey & cranberry sandwiches. Mmmm. Only reason that I can't give a full five stars is that I would like it if they were open a little later (but I realize that it's impractical for business reasons). The prices are good, the staff friendly, and the service quick. read more