Bay Cities Italian Deli
(310) 395-8279
1517 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.018
-118.4893
Neighborhoods: Pico, West LA
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The Scene
This small gourmet grocery store has been one of Santa Monica's most revered institutions since 1925. Aisles are filled with almost every kind of Italian cookie, coffee, high-quality olive oil and cheese imaginable. But it's the sandwiches that lead to the ever-long line of locals mobbing the deli counter. Outside picnic table are usually filled with those who can't wait to devour a sub.
The Goods
Find everything for an Italian feast at home: hot specialties like lasagna, fresh salads, wines and whole loaves of thick, crusty bread hot from the oven. But even with all the gustatory temptation throughout the store, the sandwiches are still king. The Poor Boy is a knockout with bologna, salami and Swiss cheese, but the Godmother is the real deal, piled high with Boar's Head mortadella, prosciutto, salami, ham and provolone with tangy Italian dressing. All come on fresh-baked hoagie rolls and topped with your choice of hot or sweet pepper relish.
User Reviews
guest100
January 26, 2009
i went here a couple of weeks ago and just got to writing a review....i went here just to see how great this deli is. it ends up being a little italian grocery store very cute. and the deli section is where you can get your sandwiches. my mother is a pastrami fanatic so i mainly came for her. she loved it her favorite was the fresh bread and the hot pepper salad in the sandwich that made it unique. i got the potroast sandwich it was hot and juicy and they give you alot. the price is good too. for $8 you will not be hungry for the rest of the day! i would love to try everything on the menu
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delilover
January 25, 2009
I come here almost every Sunday, and I don't live that close! Amazing sandwiches! I used to try to come in before 11am so the line would be a little shorter but have since found a little secret. Call your order in ahead of time and it should be ready in about 15 mins (although they say it can take up to 45 mins). You can just walk in past the line and grab your sandy!
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Anonymous
December 15, 2008
this is one of my favorite deli places. It's a small deli with healthy food! their bread is made fresh and is VERY delicious. this makes the sandwiches they make EVEN better. They have set sandwiches like Poor Boys and Godmothers (my favorite), but they can also custom make them to your liking! It gets busy, but you can always fax in your sandwich order or now you can order online! Their hot foods are also delicious, i recommend the Macaroni and cheese!
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Know Before You Go:
If you want a hot loaf of bread and it's not in the baskets by the cheese counter, ask the guys behind the deli when the next batch will be out.
Parking:
The lot is one-way coming in from Lincoln. You need to exit through the alley behind the store.
