Colombo's Delicatessen

Hmm, it seems that the quality and quantity of the food and service has been spotty and on the decline. This was my go-to spot in Pacifica for sandwiches, but it's difficult to make it a go-to any longer when the time it takes to make sandwiches is so prolonged, and the hours posted are inconsistent with the actual time the place closes (it varies). The environment inside seems to have changed too with empty shelves; not sure what that's about, but I do miss being able to get non perishable Italian groceries here like dried squid ink pasta.

My husband and I love this deli for delicious sandwiches when coming to Pacifica. I have a soft spot for a traditional Italian style deli like this one. They have a fairly no frills counter style approach but have great speciality and more basic "build it yourself" sandwich options with various meat and veggie options, beyond just the typical lettuce tomato onion, you can add avocado, artichoke, etc, as well as an array of meats and cheese. You can get hot or cold sandwiches on their freshly baked bread. One thing I would recommend is calling ahead or ordering online because on a weekend around lunch time they can get a little busy and the wait for a sandwich can be 10-15 mins or longer.

The bread makes the sandwich and the homemade bread here is delicious!! I got the sourdough and it's crispy on the outside (without hurting the roof of you mouth) while soft and fluffy on the inside. It also did not get soggy at all and held the ingredients really well. We ordered a toasted pastrami sandwich with provolone, lettuce, jalapenos, onions, pepperoncini, mayo, garlic sauce, and mustard. I loved how they use a fattier cut of pastrami here, it was juicy and wasn't dry at all. The sandwich came out to $20 after tax and tip, definitely pretty pricey for a sandwich. It was also on the smaller side compared to other deli spots. It's busy here but they're pretty fast and efficient. There was ~5 parties in line ahead of me and I was in & out in 15 minutes. There's 2 tables inside if you want to enjoy your sandwich in the deli!

Came with a friend to try to watch some whale (none) so we thought we'd stop off and get a sandwich. There was no signage so we couldn't find it at first and had to call to make sure they were still open. There are some empty fridges in the place so either they are re-stocking or not as busy as they used to be.Everyone was friendly but the place is pretty empty. Most people had sandwiches to go even though there are a few tables to have a sandwich there. Ordered a roast beef on sourdough with everything but cheese on it and even though the bread was fresh and had a nice crunch, there was nothing special about the sandwich. Sorry, but I don't think I'll be going back.

I placed at order with Colombo's at 4:30pm on Tuesday, July 9th 2024 through their website which prompted me to their DoorDash User interface.It turns out they closed early that day (3pm rather than 6pm like they have stated online and on their door) due to being short handed in staffing.So I went down to the store only to find it closed!!No big deal, right? Just come in and have them rectify the issue, right???Nope!! I came in the next day and they said to take it up with DoorDash.Then Doordash said to take it up with them.I have called, emailed, and even did the website inquiry on Columbo's website to no avail.It's a month later, and I haven't reached any resolution.They essentially ghosted me over $48.70.I'm never coming here again, they are overrated and Upper Crust Deli down the road 8 minutes (still in Pacifica) is better and cheaper. They also have softer Dutch crutch to. So if You're an SF Native like me you'll appreciate the difference.Or just go over the hill to Little Luca Sandwiched which alway has the best snadwiches.Below is what DoorDash told me.Please see the attached pics as well.Hi George,Thank you for contacting DoorDash!Upon checking your order, I see that it was placed directly from the Merchant application.Since the payment is directly made to the restaurant, we just act as a delivery partner. They do not give access nor we have the authority to process any compensation. I request you to reach out to them for further help. I will assure you that they will definitely assist you with this to your satisfaction.The orders placed through Door Dash application will be completely taken care of by us but this order is handed over to them as they are the owner of the authority for the payment. Only the Dasher from us will be picked to deliver the food.Your reference number for this request is 630007906.Best,PreshikaDoorDash Support

This place is in an old neighborhood, but has a steady flow of customers coming in and out most of them was raving about the sandwiches. There was music playing so the ambience was it at home feeling. the cashier was very friendly. We ordered just so that we could share. I ordered the clubhouse which was on crunchy bread and it was really good. We also ordered the Godfather. The bread was a little hard, but that was the type of bread it was. It had excellent flavor so I wished I could've combined the of the Godfather with the bread of the clubhouse, overall this was a good experience

I got 2 sandwiches called the Godmother and the Meatball Sub. The bread on both was very hard and dry (might be due to being overly toasted and/or the bread itself is not fresh). The ingredients on the inside were all really tasteful, but it was harder to enjoy because of the bread. I prefer Lou's Cafe, Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop, and Ike's. I've never had a problem with quality there before. It could've just been a fluke, but I always prefer my sandwiches toasted so I might think twice before coming back to Columbo's. I really like Columbo's meatballs though, much more than the meatballs at Mr. Pickles so it is a shame. Looking at the other reviews, the bread seems to be a recurring issue from years ago so each meal could either be a hit or miss.

Great Sandwiches! I've had several of there Sandwiches with no complaints, but I love their breakfast sandwhich! Fresh house made bread with a great staff!

Huge sandwiches! I think I got a turkey and cheese sandwich with a dutch crunch bread. The bread was really tough and rough on my palate but had a sweet taste to it. My food was packed very well and tasted great with a side of chips. Perfect to take out to the beach for a picnic :)

Used to be a favorite, but seeing has changed in recent years- Don't ask for sliced wheat bread: it's dense and dry. Meat proportion has decreased as prices increased. The formerly lively interior shop is dreary and empty. Try Upper Crust back in the valley for a no-frills quality sandwich experience.