Mouthwatering Delis in Irvine

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (174) • $$

"DOORDASH ORDER! Quick order, quick and accurate preparation. The order was ready for pick up fast.Very well packaged, everything arrived well. Both subs tasted ok. My wife's buffalo seemed like it was drenched with buffalo sauce, which made it soggy, very messy. Way too much sauce. We've ordered this same sub from other Jersey's locations, non of them have had this unnecessary amount of sauce. (Maybe is just a personal preference)But other than that, the subs did taste good. My wife didn't get to eat her whole sub (Just too soggy at the end), but from what she and I tasted, subs were good. Ingredients were fresh. Good seasoning, other than the sauce lol."

Jimmy John's

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (145) • $

"Yelp says 2 stars = "Could've been better"I love the sandwiches, the friendly staff, the speed at which they make our sandwiches, but I'm done with attempting to add PAID extras on my take out orders. This has happened a couple of times already. Paying $2.49 for a few slices of bacon makes it a luxury item, it hurts when you don't get it when you open it up back at the office."

Buon Gusto

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"We waited a short while since it was Friday evening. We were seated within 10 minutes. We sat on the patio. We were quickly greeted at the table with bread and water. We selected the Seafood Fettuccine and Chicken Parmigiana. Both meals came out quickly and were good sized portions. Both were delicious. We were checked on frequently. All the accompaniments were on the table already. Waters were kept full! Service with a smile. Took home portions of each since we got full part way through. Great for leftovers. We also ordered a lasagna to go. Both salad and lasagna was great also."

Cafe Koyomi

★★★★★ 4.9 (30) • $

"Amazing hidden gem of Santa Ana. Small, family owned a café with heavy Japanese influence. Very interesting given it's inside of a corporate building almost like a speakeasy!Had the breakfast menu along with the Japanese toast, which was Instagram worthy. Come for the hospitality, stay for the amazing food."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (302) • $$

"Great guys who love their jobs with smiles all around. Great food and music! This is our go to place for lunch."

Freddy’s Deli

★★★★★ 5 (68) • $$

"Freddy's Delis is certainly a 5+ Star establishment. The "plus" is a nod to Freddy being friendly and appears to remember the names of his returning clients. It kind of gives off a Cheers vibe, where everyone knows your name. Freddy's Deli is a small kiosk embedded inside a business building and most of his customer inside this office is enough to keep him busy. The sandwich is set up like a bar - see the stools you can eat at the counter or four small tables along the wall. Unless you know this café, it's hidden from street and certainly not widely advertise. Once you walk in, you're see small tables and turn the corner to see the counter. The menu is small with weekly specials. I stopped by for late lunch and wanted something light, Freddy was working alongside his cooks. He's made me a grilled cheese and gave me a free coup on the side. If you're looking for a place with not just great sandwiches, but even greater people - cooks are very interactive, look no further than Freddy's Deli! Freddy himself makes sure to greet you with a smile and a personal touch that makes you feel like you're a regular, even if it's your first visit, like me. It's rare to find a place where the customer service is so warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly--everyone here goes above and beyond to make you feel like a friend, not just a customer. Unless I caught them on a really good day, and only two other customers, this place sure makes you feel value. Whether you're grabbing something to go or sitting down during your lunch break, this is the place to be and to support a small business owner. I try to stop by month but after the lunch peak hours."

John's Philly Grille

★★★★☆ 4.4 (582) • $$

"The menu looked overwhelming but the nice young lady at the register helped us navigate what we wanted.I got the regular cheese steak with peppers and onions and an order of fries. The bread was soft with good texture and the steak was seasoned perfectly. The fries were piping hot with good seasoning and came in a separate bag. Yes, a bag of fries!Overall, good experience and enjoyed all the Philly memorabilia on the walls! I've been to the other location on Beach Blvd. But this location you can sit inside and not just outside."

Bread Breakers Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (138) • $$

"I've had this spot on my radar ever since they opened up and was not disappointed from their reviews and pictures posted. I finally got the opportunity to try this place out this past Friday and I was pleasantly surprised.I got there just before 11 AM and I was the only person in there at the time. Once I put my order in, the lady working was very pleasant to talk to and she struck up a conversation with me. We talked about various topics and brought up that her brother actually owns this joint along with another shop nearby that I absolutely loved, La Carniceria Wagyu. It made sense because they share menu items including their wagyu pastrami sandwich. That got me super excited because I knew they use fresh, quality ingredients.I ordered their Prime Ribeye Cheesesteak Sandwich for myself and I was amazed by how flavorful everything was. I loved the little kick from the spicy Italian relish. Everything worked so well together and the little side salad included with their balsamic vinaigrette was absolutely delicious!100% recommended. I will definitely be back again to try more of their offerings!"

Jimmy John's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (93) • $

"I went on the free toasted tuesday subs day. I just want to say the manager is absolutely amazing and so kind and deserves a raise. She was working so hard and managing so many things and still was so kind to my boyfriend and I. I went around 12:45. It was PACKED! So props to her"

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (117) • $

"Just had a Mater Dei High School lunch/meeting with more than 75 people in attendance and purchased the sandwiches from Jersey Mike's on Bristol St. What wonderful service from Michael Spann the GM who was a great help in recommending the various combinations what work best. The order was ready exactly on time and was error free. Michael was very professional and a credit to the Jersey Mike's organization."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 3 (196) • $

"First time coming to this location and got good service. I ordered the California club regular size and it was delicious. I like how the deli meats are sliced fresh with your order and this big staff member gave me a nice big serving of avocado on my sandwhich. Love the flavors of Turkey avocado and bacon. Yum especially Mikes way! So glad I stumbled on this location. Will be back again soon."

Village Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (174) • $$

"They made me the most delicious veggie vegan sandwich. Friendly staff and great food."

Heritage House Liquor

★★★★★ 4.6 (10) • $$

"The deli has been renamed "La Farola"https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-farola-deli-and-pizzeria-tustinI never had empenadas before some work friends took me here. No doubt, the Argentenians have the best meat pies in the world. They are sweet or spicy, not at all greasy, and come with 2 incredible sauces. I love that such a great deli is in the back of a dive liquor store (it's fine, clean, and professional, just not upscale)."

Teddy's Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (102) • $

"Updated menuWith current prices. HIGHLY recommend calling ahead Breakfast 6:00am -10:30Lunch 10 am to 1:30pm"

Maisano's Italian Bakery

★★★★★ 4.9 (9) • $$

"I'm from the east coast (New England) where I have been shipping fresh New England top split rolls for Lobster, shrimp or the old style hot dogs from CT, NY & NJ to Costa Mesa for decades since you can't get them on the west coast.I stumbled on one of the best Lobster rolls at Captain Kid's in Redondo Beach. The lobster was perfect but the top split roll was like none I had ever had in all of New England!If God were ordering a lobster roll he would order it on this roll (known as a Kobe roll) from Maisano's Italian Bakery in Garden Grove!Don't let the fact they sell primarily to businesses stop you from buying all your bread fresh from these guys made to order a day in advance!No preservatives, the best hot dog & hamburger buns I have ever had! You can even order slider, hamburger or hot dog buns in white, wheat, Kobe or squaw!I don't think I will buy bread anywhere else from now on. Makes every hot dog, hamburger or sandwich exceptional!"

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (148) • $

"My favorite spot for a Jersey Italian sub! The customer service here is top-notch, and the subs are always high quality, packed with generous fillings.The place is clean, neat, and wheelchair accessible, with plenty of parking. I personally love the outdoor seating. The staff is always super friendly, making every visit a great experience. I prefer ordering in person, but online ordering is also an option.The ambiance is fun and lively, definitely a go-to spot for a great sub!"

Sessions West Coast Deli

★★★★☆ 4.1 (119) • $$

"Amazing, fresh and delicious. Great food would 100% recommend very juicy and warm best sandwiches"

Billy's Meat, Seafood and Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (315) • $

"Hand down best spot in SC for meats and fish - the team is awesome - great about sharing tips for prepping what you're purchasing - can't imagine anyone giving this spot less that 5 stars..."

Peanuts Pub & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (95) • $

"Best bar food in Lake Forest! The sliders.. wow! Best salads in Lake Forest, too!! Megan and Wanda are so fun! Great service!! Its our Saturday treat!"

BRONX Sandwich

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Says outdoor dinning but there is noneBut food was good and friendly service See you again"

Moe's Deli & Catering 2

★★★★★ 4.6 (281) • $$

"Moe's Deli was a nice place to eat. I had the club sandwich and clam chowder. The bread head the highlight for me. So good and tasty.My dining mate had the pastrami sandwich and the potato salad. Which was a hit as well. Will definitely be back. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Across the street from UCI Medical"

Jimmy John's

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (225) • $

"Absurd for 8" $16 meal. Wrong chips. Flat soda. And a slice of meat ... this chain continues to dissapoint"

Philly's Best Cheesesteaks

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (168) • $$

"The cheesesteak was good. I would come back for it again. The bead was a little tough not much. I asked for well done fries. And they where not. It was partly my fault I did not take them back. I was lazy. I would go back there. I would just ask for the meat less done and fries well done. It's a pulse in my book. ."

Old Pumpernickel Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (255) • $

"We stopped off at this place during a drive back from Laguna.Delicious, fresh food from clearly a family run shop.The veggie sandwich and spicy chicken soup really hot the spot.When my husband had ordered spicy chicken soup and jalapeño chips, the person helping us recognized instantly that he loved spicy food, brought him 3 delicious freshly grilled jalapeños and a side of salsa.Definitely will stop here again in the future for a solid sandwich, good value, and great service!"

Savy Donuts & Smoothies

★★★★☆ 3.8 (125) • $

"So many delicious donuts! But even more choices for drinks! Yes the name says it all! There's actually over 50 flavors of ice blended smoothies here! WOW! And the donuts, also wow! My co-workers even mentioned that these are better quality and good sized compared to the other nearby bakeries.The prices here are about the same as anywhere else, but they do have a good deal when buying a 1/2 dozen donuts. Only $7.50, plus you get them in the pink box. Aside from donuts & drinks, they also offer bagels, croissants, huge cinnamon rolls, and ice cream here. This is definitely my go to donut shop for that classic, fluffy donut craving to then pair with a refreshing smoothie."

Cibo Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.9 (261) • $$

"I love cibo because it is authentic Italian food, and not Americanized. I feel like I am traveling back to Italy. Definitely a little overpriced, but worth it."

New York Slice Deli OC

★★★★☆ 4.2 (66) • $$

"Love their sandwiches, hot or cold, you can't go wrong. The service is friendly and in my experiences, has been fairly quick. Highly recommend"

Brees' Meats

★★★★★ 4.5 (242) • $$

"Top notch quality meats. I am very impressed with this place. I go to get my rib eyes from them."

Mustard Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (307) • $$

"I was looking for eggs Benedict this morning and decided to try Mustard Cafe. I was not disappointed. The eggs were prefect and the hash browns crunchy, just the way I like them. I did not take a picture.They also made a delicious BLT for my daughter. The service was excellent. The young lady that assisted me was very accommodating and friendly. The cafe is clean and quaint. The is not a cafe where the come and take your order. They have a very good order board. There is also outdoor seating. I do recommend this cafe and will happily eat here again"

High Park Deli

★★★★★ 4.7 (115) • $

"I stumbled across this place this past Monday and oh my goodness what a hidden gem. I've lived in Mission Viejo for over 33 years and these were the best sandwiches I've ever had. I had the ham and cheddar cheese on a roll and they make a relish with chopped jalapeños and pepperocinis that is so yummy. We also had the meatball sub and Italian. So good! Can't wait to go back."

Firehouse Subs

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (210) • $$

"I ordered the New York Steamer. This sandwich has USDA Choice corned beef and pastrami, provolone, mayo, deli mustard and Italian dressing. I had the 12 inch sandwich with white bread. This sub eas one of the best subs I've ever had. They don't have Pepsi but I am not going to hold it against them because they do have a freestyle drink machine that has a wide selection including grape Hi C.Washroom I used was clean and had paper towels available... good on them.I do have one bone to pick. Personal appearance of one of the employees. I saw a guy who wore Levi's Blue Jeans working at this establishment wearing his shirt untucked. I consider that to be an unprofessional look. So I am deducting one point for the untucked shirt.If I was to assign a letter grade like is done in school this place would get a B+."

Ocean Heart Market and Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (102) • $

"Best sandwiches in Orange County! I get the turkey on sourdough with chipotle mayo. Nice deli staff and great chip options."

Coffee Importers

★★★★☆ 4 (612) • $$

"Always a yummy experience having quality treats at the harbor. Today I had a frozen blended coffee while friends had ice cream."

Joe's Deli & Gourmet Sandwiches

★★★★★ 4.6 (387) • $

"I could go to Joe's every single day if I lived closer. This was my regular lunch haunt when I worked in the area! Great sandwiches and such incredibly reasonable prices--it was a no brainer. Joe and his associate Amanda are also so kind and personable (the kind of folks who care and remember your order)!They'll get you in and out and take phone orders as well if you're strapped for time. I still drive out of my way on my days off for a sandwich here. As a mom and pop joint, the simplicity of Joe's shop with indoor seating (as well as an outdoor table) makes it nostalgic and comforting. Unfortunately, there's not many places like Joe's anymore."

Fritzankotters

★★★★☆ 4.1 (249) • $

"I love supporting small businesses, and after getting to know the owner, they recommended their place--so of course, I had to check it out. From the moment I walked in, I loved the casual and cozy vibe and it gives an authentic deli feeling and It feels like one of those hidden gems that only locals know about.Let's talk about the food--because wow. The first time I came, I got their tri-tip sub, which is only available on Tuesdays, and let me tell you, it was worth the wait. Perfectly tender meat, great seasoning, and just the right amount of sauce to bring it all together.They also do pizza nights, which I tried on a different visit, and I have to say--it's just as good as the Italian restaurant I work at. Seriously, if you're a pizza lover, this place will not disappoint.And on top of all that, they have $3 beers. That alone is reason enough to stop by.If you're looking for a no-frills, consistently delicious deli with great prices and a chill atmosphere, this is the spot. I can't recommend any other deli over this one!"