Very nice. We were expecting more from the experience given it showed up in our Guide to Route 66, but as a restaurant it was very good. The food was fresh and plentiful in terms of portion size. The staff was welcoming and friendly and our order was filled promptly. But as far as being a Route 66 related spot, it really should not be referenced in the guide. No mention or reference to Route 66 is made anywhere inside or out. They cater more to local customers and that is fine. But if you're like us traveling the Mother Road, definitely go to one of the others mentioned in the guide(s). read more

They have street parking and a parking lot on the side. People usually get a sandwich to-go but they do have a small dining area on the side. You order first and then go to another line to pay for your items. They do have various of sides to go with your sandwich. I got their chicken salad croissant ($14.59) with a egg salad side ($2.99). The chicken salad had a good amount of walnuts in it and the croissant was buttery and flaky. They also do catering for the colleges nearby and they do holiday catering with whole turkeys, hams, and sides for pre-orders. They have a stamp card. Closed Sundays. read more

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This sandwich place is amazing!! I was in the area to pickup some things for work and decided to stop by here and now I'm hoping my works send me out here more often. The sandwiches are delicious and the ingredients are all super fresh. The staff is very nice and quick! read more

I wasn't impressed! Had pastrami sandwich and tasteless egg salad, and a so called homemade brownie that was a glob of paste and sugar! People at the counter who don't speak English and have to ask someone else what you are saying. read more

The food here is amazing! They have the best sandwiches, salads, and fruit salad I've ever had! Oh the macaroni salad is amazing too!!! All around I highly recommend wolfe's market!!! read more

Oh Wolfe's, I am in love with your tuna melt so I was thrilled to be a participant in a college luncheon this week. What a disappointment. Not sure if you couldn't handle the size of the order, but several people remarked that the bread tasted stale and the meat was flavorless. Perhaps these were slapped together the night before? Some of the sandwiches were missing their side salads as well. I hope our event coordinator chooses better next time because the students deserve a product that is comparable to someone walking in to your store. read more

Great food . Great staff lots of options for breakfast and lunch . Check schedule Friday when posted they have great barbecue steak sandwiches . read more

Food amazing Service amazing too And 100 % recommended Ambiance amazing But Friday it's another level read more

I'm so happy this place exits! The food is delicious, the customers service is great! And even their salad loves me back! Way to go above and beyond! read more

Wolfe's Market - a salad in a plastic container - Specialty Food Near Me - Claremont, California

Crazy expensive. We can't justify the prices for the food, which is good, but we have lots of options for much better prices.

What a cute place! Love it. The seafood and meat looked amazing--if a bit expensive for my income. If you "live comfortably," buy your seafood and meat here. This is the type of place that makes shopping a fun experience. I'll be back for sandwiches! read more

High pricing for just average food. It's the reason they went out of business as a market. No one pays $7 for a $3 pickle jar. They use the same or cling with their deli and when you buy fruit with a sandwich the portion is ridiculously small and extremely high priced. In addition the fruit was less than fresh and their pepperocini's seemed like they have had them for at least 2 days and they were wilted. The owner saying that under $10 is normal. Not so much. A small container of Chips $4.50 Spinach Dip $7.50. Fruit not fresh. He can say they prepare the fruit fresh. Clearly not that day. Another owner making excuses and even with pictures clearly showing the peppers were wrinkled and their fruit was far from fresh as the clerk hap hazardly didn't even try to give full variety of the fruit. Sorry your response was ridiculous. Won't be back. read more

Wolfe's Market - The Pepperocini's are wilting. Their cost for 1/4 pint of fruit is ridiculous they still have extremely high pricing. - Specialty Food Near Me - Claremont, California

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Kick ass beer selection! Cute, clean, store with decent prices (for a corner market), but the real winner here is the small but great beer selection. Allagash Black, where have you been all my life? When I see you perched upon a shelf (next to Napa Smith lager, several Belgian beers I've never heard of, and other good microbrews), I realize I'm not in OC anymore. Nice wine selection, too. I imagine this would be a great place to grab some stuff for a picnic. FYI, my Philly BF was outraged at a sign behind the register, which reads "New York Steak Sandwich". It's for a Philly cheesesteak. Plus one star for getting him mad, ha ha! read more

i'm sooooooooooooo disappointed!!!! my coworker recommended this place. then a software trainer that came from Idaho came and ate lunch here and informed me that it was also good. so it was like hurry up and come eat my food! i made it a lunch date with two other coworkers. we all came in looking at the menu and decided on getting different entrees. then i did what i always do which is ask the staff what is good there. she states "everything is so good here" but her favorite is "the burger". so the three of us ended up getting the burger combo. that was my biggest mistake. wolfte cheese burger $9.50 and a coconut water $1.00. the burger combo came with fries, some fruits, and a small pastry. the burger was seriously lacking a lot of flavor. fries were bland. i didn't like how the fruits included the pastry on top. part of my OCD is that i like these items in their different compartments not all lumped together/touching. so out of the three of us only one liked her burger. however she did add the disclaimer about not having a burger in a very long time. i on the other hand am a huge foodie and burgers is one of my ultimate favorite things to eat. i would have to say i was so disappointed! i love eating mom and pops type of burgers all the way to the gourmet type of stuff and this just tasted like something i can make out of a backyard bbq. except the one i make probably would taste better. if i was to come back it'll probably be to try something else on their menu. however, it would not be anytime soon. staff was nice. it's a cute small quaint place. overall, i'm not impressed by the food therefore my stomach was not satisfied. for outdoor seating it was mainly barstool seating but you're all facing the parking lot. so it's hard to sit and chat if you're with friends. tips: *private parking lot *indoor/outdoor seating. *it's a market but it also has a deli where they can make sandwiches and baked goodies. *the have bottled and fountain drinks. *cash/credit card accepted. *by the door there are condiments, napkins, and utensils that you can grab. *they have daily specials. *the food is made to order. read more

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Great small homie market.... If you come here you have to try the Toms Favorite chocolate shake by ( shakeology). The bomb!!!! During the weekends they BBQ outside of the business and cook up ribs, burgers ect. There sandwiches and lunch specials are a great value, they also have meal prep for the health nuts. Overall the employees are super nice and make you feel welcomed. Let's not forget the baked goods amazing cookies and muffins. read more

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We really enjoy the sandwiches. My husband and I have tried their different options but have really loved the Tuna Melt and the Tripple T. It comes with a side and their of plenty of options. We highly recommend. read more

Bomb sandwiches, and they come with a side and sweet desert! I actually didn't even know they came with a desert when I ordered, but they just kind of surprised me with one they picked at random. So I got a little square of apple pie that was amazing. The turkey with cranberry sauce was sooo good. It was thanksgiving, minus the awkward family. read more

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I was craving a sandwich so I searched for local deli's. Saw that Wolfe's in Claremont had a deli. Went in and was greeted and welcomed into the store. The menu choices are great, but they didn't have a hit grill available (maybe broken??) so only cold sandwiches available. Opted for a toasted sourdough vegetarian sandwich with a side of fruit. My husband had a roast beef sandwich with a side of green pea salad. Both sandwiches made to order. Servings are huge. Sandwiches were good but unfortunately the bread was not too fresh. They also didn't have deli mustard which was disappointing. Nice eat in area. Will be back to try a hot sandwich. read more

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Tried a Sandwich from the Deli, it's delicious. It did not include cheese. (I thought sandwiches include cheese, usually?) Salad and sides are tasty. The burger part is open only until 2:30/3 pm. read more

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I waited to try this place several times before leaving a review. And this review applies to all my visits. The Wolfe's Deli Garden Burger is gross because they don't know how to cook it. The outer edge of the burger is always nice and good, somewhat crispy and tasty, but the middle of the burger is always uncooked soggy schlop. Every single time. What causes this? Cooks who cook too fast. Veggie burgers (and all burgers) should be slow-cooked. This enables the middle part of the patty to be properly done. At Wolfe's they do a quick-cook, then they think it's good because it looks fine on the outside. The surface of the patty is cooked, yes. But the inside is lacking. The patty itself is high quality, and so is the lettuce. But this quality is ruined with their inability to properly cook it. read more

It's rare to find independent grocers anymore and even more rare to find one that's as great as Wolfe's is. This store is well run, has friendly staff and exceptional food choices. I highly recommend that you try the sandwiches from the deli counter. I got a tuna sandwich with the amish swiss cheese a few days ago and it was exceptional. The tuna had a hint of apples in it and the cheese really completed the sandwich. Since, then I've been back to buy more of the amish swiss cheese and also to try some of the other sandwiches. Thanks Wolfe's!!! read more

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Hate to have to leave this review but I feel it's necessary. Stopped in to Wolfe's Market Deli for lunch one afternoon ordered a Beefeater sandwich. got it home and it was pretty big. So me being a light eater I ate half for lunch and half for dinner that's all I needed to eat for the day Next morning a bad case of the squirts and a full day of a mild case of food poisoning. it had to be the beef on the sandwich as I didn't eat anything else all day and the beef really wasn't all that tasty and fresh looking. Usually I'll give a place two tries before I dis them or a write a review. But when a place makes you sick that's a whole different story. I really wanted to like this place as I'm looking for a good sandwich shop. Disappointed in it and now I'm afraid to go back. read more

I love this place, has been in Claremont forever (was a grocery store) now a deli and the best deli I know of. I get my meal plans here as well, as well as my protein shakes every morning. Customer service is on point here. If you are a regular, they always call you by your name and always ask how you doing, who does that? I can't I can't think of a place that, which is why I love coming here for everything, if I'm having a potluck at work, I come to them, and you can call and place your order as well and almost every Friday they have a bbq going inside which with differ weekly as well as the offer breakfast meals (which are yummy). If you haven't been to the "new" Wolfe's Market, come by and see their newly remodeled Deli. read more

Gf and I had lunch here today. She got the 1/2 tuna melt and I got grilled border w/chicken and side was red bacon potato salad. Nice customer service and clean kitchen. When I asked what kinda of steak they use. Took the cook some thinking just to tell me is was flat iron. So I got chicken. Lol. Salad was good. Gf was not a fan of the mustard in the salad. Little over powering of the bacon. A bit to much of tuna in the sandwich, felt like eating tuna by the spoonful. The grilled border sandwich was tasty. Could have been on better bread. Over all good place for a quick bit to eat. Looking forward to the new restaurant renovation!!!! read more

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These women are so awesome. Their creations are so amazing and you can see they use fresh ingredients. I walked in for my Sunday morning ritual (cinnamon bun with cream cheese frosting ) and saw this display of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats out of the oven being cut up and had to take a picture. I found they all have their own signature recipes are famous locally here in Claremont. I now moved to east coast and I dream of this place. read more

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I currently attend school in Pomona and we have a lot of catered lunches.. Not the best for my waistline but free food! Unfortunately I can never say no to a free lunch, but I really should pass when it's Wolfe's Market. It's usually considered a "fancy lunch" maybe because it's pricier. Every time I've tried it, the sandwich was so plain. I love sandwiches and I just don't know how they always get it wrong.. Sorry even subway has more flavor. But even better yet! Today we had it catered with two choices.. Ham or turkey & provolone. (Apparently the veggie options weren't delivered so those were late). But what do you know.. Most of the sandwiches labeled "turkey and provolone" were missing turkey!!! So I ate bread & veggies yay. Still edible though.. And I do like their pasta (I just remove olives, personal preference). And no complaints about the fruit. read more

Wolfe's Market - "Turkey & provolone" missing turkey!!! - Specialty Food Near Me - Claremont, California

Oh Wolfe's.. I want so badly to love you. I live so close to you. You are a local institution. I want to support small business. And then you charge me $8.50 for a 'Cobb salad' that is a box of mostly iceberg lettuce and some diced lunchmeat ham, or $6.99 for two chicken legs when I can get a whole chicken at any other grocery store for the same price. I would go to you as my regular grocery store if your prices were even close to comparable to any other grocery store in the area, but they just aren't! I'm sorry! It's not me, it's you! So for now, you will remain my 'whoops, I forgot something at the reasonably priced grocery store' stop. Everybody that works there has been very nice to me though, no disrespect to the staff! read more

Well...this WAS 4**** review, but if they are going to donate a DIME to the hateful "protect marriage" farce that is called Propposition (H)8, they can go to hell for all I care. ------------------------------------------------------- They got some cute gourmet items that are hard to find elsewhere within a convenient driving distance as far as I am aware of. A respectable cheese, wine, vegetable and meat selection is to be found there. I just cannot stand the fact that such a cute little unassuming store is so GODAWFUL expensive. It really should be emphasized here. I only go there when all the other stores fail me because I know they will have it. They are like the only place around the scum-ona area that carries prime grade domestic lamb for example...and chocolate that is something other than Hershey's, Ghiradelli, or the miscellaneous crap you find in Trader Joe's. --Anthony read more

The food is fabulous but more importantly, the owners and staff are kind and accommodating and embrace the spirit of the community. thank you Shauna... read more

This place is a great little almost "boutique like" market. It's family owned, tiny and quaint. If you are looking for quality ingredients for making a killer dinner to impress this is the spot. No wonderbread and fake cheese here. Fine ales and cheeses, excellent meats, and a killer bakery and deli. The sandwiches and salads are awesome and every item in their bakery is spot on. If you are ever in the area pay thus place a visit and grab some fresh goods to go :) read more

Great little market in Claremont... lunch sandwiches are terrific... They have a nice selection of meats and salads, today I had a roast beef sandwich on a roll with a side egg salad... They asked me if I wanted any pickles or peppers on the side, it was then that I asked if I could have a couple of peppadews... never had one, it looks like a bright red unseeded lychee... it was pickled, sweet, and packs a little heat... They also have bar stools where you can sit outside and eat... pretty cool. I also noticed a nice selection of cheeses... (e.g. Stilton, manchego...). They also have a daily sandwich deal w/side salad for $5.99... Check it out! read more

This is definitely a five-star place, but it is COSTLY. As in my wallet hurts when I go. Here's why: The deli is an old fashioned style market/butcher, with amazing meats, fish and fowl available. The butchers will cut, grind, carve and slice just the way you ask them to, and the meats are all VERY high quality and delicious. They have some amazing side salads there, and make WONDERFUL sandwiches that can be taken on picnics or wherever the fancy takes you. In the market area, they carry a lot of organic produce and some unusual types, too. Their veggies look so good, my kids and I always stop and gawk in awe of it - really, it's ultra appetizing. Their tomatoes are wonderful and they carry chino corn during the summer that is not only priced well, but tastes like it JUST got plucked. Which, in a sense, it did. The "new" part (ok, yes, I'm a Claremont girl, I can say that the building that is nearly 20 years old in "new" still. Shush. I'm cute!) is a specialty section that carries high end wines, luscious desserts, elegant side dishes and meals, candies and fun and yummy seasonal items. They cater too, which is lovely. I had a friend of mine that worked there and she told us about it - weddings, what-not, all good fun and good to eat. Also, in the summers when Claremont does their Concert in the Park series, they make "Picnic Baskets" to take with you. A bit of history - I used to walk to Wolfe's when I was a little girl - the year of 1976-77 that I lived right down the street. My friends and I would get Popsicles, ice cream bars or candies - I often had butterscotch Rothschild's or these honey candies I forgot the name of. We'd be barefoot and the floor was cool, the air conditioning was on (or it felt that way, I'm honestly not sure!) and we'd pay for our items to sour-faced checkout ladies. ;) Now, they seem to have young, college students working the register, lol! Anyway - I cherish those memories and of course it adds to my review. But that's important, is it not? To review from the heart, not simply the tongue? Of course. Food is part of the soul - it's a mind, body spirit connection! So go get a turkey and roast beef on "squaw" and two delectable side salads. Go and get some great beers from the cooler, or an interesting bottle of wine you've always wanted. Get some organic Turkey for Thanksgiving. But enjoy it while it's here - or before you know it, it'll be as gone as Bentley's Market is. read more

I was referred here by someone at the Claremont Trader Joe's because they don't sell sauerkraut. TJ's told me this place was a corner market with lots of natural, organic food. Yeah, right. Picked up the only sauerkraut they had, loaded with preservatives. They had most of what a normal grocery store would have - produce, dairy, poultry, and a deli inside. But their prices make Whole Foods seem cheap. And the service wasn't horrible, but needs improvement. I hate when people point in a general direction when you're trying to find something, and they're not terribly busy. And everyone seems to be ranting about shopping here because of how they support or don't support Prop 8. What the fuck do you care where a business owner makes their campaign contributions? That's like me saying I won't talk to my neighbors because they have an opposite political view (which they do, and we're best of friends). Grow up other reviewers. read more

Aside from their excellent catering (which we use throughout the year, holidays would NOT be the same without their stuffed artichoke puff pastries and roasted fingerling potatoes!) ... they have delicious, convenient, super fresh food every time I walk into their deli. Today for lunch I had a very flavorful wedge of quiche florentine, some fruit salad, as well as their famous double-tortilla chips and homemade guacamole. NOBODY HAS BETTER GUAC than them. If you go to Wolfe's you MUST try it. It's like $10 for a small pint but it's worth it. Yes, they are a bit more expensive than your average grocery store but what is not to love about a mom-&-pop establishment? Wolfe's, I hope you never have to close your doors. Keep things running just the way you do for generations to come. :) read more

Amazing staff and great food I haven't been there for 20 years other than an upgraded building same great food with tons of options

I should start by saying that I know the Wolfe family and grew up in Claremont. Growing up, we did not shop at Wolfe's too much as my family thought it was a bit pricy. As an adult, I started to demand higher quality food and realized how awesome Wolfe's really is. Its small and the selection is somewhat limited, but the products are all high quality and fairly priced. The meat is probably the star of the show, although the produce is excellent too. Two things I have noticed that I love at the Wolfe's meat counter is first the butchers actually know what they are talking about (I know total shock!), and second they trim the excess fat off the prime beef! At $25-$35 per pound, this can make a big difference! I will say that I have purchased prime beef from Whole Foods, Gelsons, Bristol Farms,The Meat House, Wolfe's, etc... Wolfe's is the only shop I have seen that trims the beef so generously. You get more meat for your money at Wolfe's and the quality is every bit as good as those other stores. Also, they tend to cut smaller pieces of prime beef which I prefer (who really needs to eat a 1 lb+ of crazy expensive beef?). Good value, excellent service, and quality products. Its easy to see why they have been a staple in the community for so long. I go there as often as I can. Highly Recommended! read more

Wolfes Market has been around FOREVER. It is a small local market near the Claremont Colleges. They sell specialty items and items sort of what you find at Trader Joe's...but was doing it before Trader Joe's...or Whole Foods, Henry's Market, Fresh and Easy etc. It is a small 'boutique' type setting. There is a 'deli' type area where you can pick pre-made salads and order sandwiches as well as other entree type items. They also cater and we have used them for catering out events. The hors' de vours we had were jumbo-tronic prawns, endive with salmon mouse filling, bruschetta, a gorgeous fruit salad as well as some potato salad made with red potatoes and fresh dill. I have also special orderer lobster tails. They were not cheap...but it was as if I had just stepped off the lobster boat with my fresh catch....very tasty, meaty and fresh......but about $ 50.00 each. All in all, a creative local market with a variety of items. This isn't Costco...so if you are planning a one year olds party...don't get food catered from here...this is for a more sophisticated palate. read more

Pricey but excellent food and service. It is all too tempting to take out another Stafford loan so I can eat lunch there four or five times a week. The deli selection is one of the best you will find in the area. They really know how to make first-rate sandwiches. It is a quaint market devoid of the blandly homogeneous feel of a Trader Joe's, which is now a stone's throw away from Wolfe's location. read more

Yum yum yum!!! Boar's head sausilito turkey sammich with smoked sharp cheddar on sqaw, side of potato salad, marinated mushrooms and pepperocini . All for 8.29. They charge $1 for cheese. But comes with any 1 sides in display case (must have silver spoon) and marinated mushrooms. No toaster :( otherwise i wouldve gotten sourdough. yay for sampling! read more

You really have to be a Claremont local to appreciate Wolfe's Market...but this has been a Claremont institution for as long as I can remember (even went to school with the grandchildren of the owners). It's still a place where you can put it on your "store credit" like the old times. I love it here and its makes me nostalgic every time I walk in. Plus...they have an awesome meat selection and butcher! If you want the best brisket in town (order beforehand) you've got to try Wolfe's! I hope they are always in business! read more

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