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Reviewed February 19, 2023

Amazing sandwiches prepared on the spot. Nice and well supplied convenience store. We were on a time schedule so a place like this for a quick bite is perfect while on the PCH.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed October 10, 2022

Stop by here and grab a few custom sandwiches for a picnic next door in Pfeiffer State Park. Good selection of simple, fresh made sandwiches. The bread is fresh and the ingredients are of excellent quality, and it's a big generous sandwich. I would not...recommend the hot BBQ sandwich, which is a massive BBQ beef sub that's overpoweringly sweet and heavy. Everything else looks really good.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed August 2, 2021 via mobile

Great custom made sandwiches and excellent Mexican food can be found here. I highly recommend the tacos and the tortas. Very friendly staff and you can eat upstairs on the deck.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed July 18, 2021

We stopped here to grab a quick lunch for a picnic. We had no idea where we would picnic, but found a great pullover spot a little south of the deli overlooking the ocean. We grabbed 2 of the premade sandwiches, a pint of potato...salad and a pint of corn salad and it was plenty for the 4 of us. Everything was fresh and tasty. Quick grab and go! Definitely stop in and find a perfect picnic spot nearby!More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed February 27, 2020

I always stop in here every time I'm in Big Sur. Always gotta grab something from the gift shop and get a bite to eat. This time I was BLOWN away buy the T.B.S. sandwich! SO good! Honestly, it was the second best meal on...our ten day road trip for me. We got some DYNAMITE pizza in June Lake, CA that took the number 1 spot. Definitely will be back! This little deli ROCKS!More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 20, 2020 via mobile

Conveniently located for a quick stop on highway 1. Sandwiches are fresh and amazing! Large portions and fair prices. Unfortunately, there are no tables so we ate in the car. We had the reuben which was big enough for 2! There are not many quick...places to stop in the area, but this is a deli we will plan to visit again!More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed October 1, 2019

This roadside deli is one of the few places you can get a quick bite to eat along this stretch of Highway 1. The fact that they have a security guard pacing the sidewalk in front of the place is a bit disconcerting. Prices are...as you would expect, tourist trap level.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Erik M, Manager at Big Sur Deli, responded to this reviewResponded October 4, 2019

Hi Doug, Thanks for stopping in and giving us a shot. I’m sorry your experience wasn’t a little better. The security guy isn’t for our business. He is hired to police the parking spaces in front of the Post Office so the locals in Big...More

Reviewed August 30, 2019 via mobile

Stopped to get picnic sandwiches before heading to the beach. The sandwiches are good and the $12 t shirt I bought is now my new favorite.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed August 13, 2019 via mobile

Stopped here for a bite to eat on Big Sur. Great shop and sandwiches but not clean if sitting in or going to the toilet. Also take care parking as lots of tourists stopping and many not sure how to drive/park!

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed August 8, 2019

Stopped at a few of the restaurants thinking we’d get a bite to eat and couldn’t bring ourselves to pay the prices. Pulled in here and got excellent fresh sandwiches (even the prepackaged ones were wonderful), chips and wonderful fresh baked goods. All without breaking...the bank. We got 2 sandwiches (very nicely sized), 3 chips, and 3 desserts (2 berry tarts and a lemon bread) for $37 which seemed like a steal.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed July 22, 2019 via mobile

Stopped for a quick lunch while traveling up Hwy 1. So glad we did! Sandwiches are HUGE! Well worth the money! The avacodo sandwich was super and the BBQ pulled pork was great (per the husband)! Super nice staff.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed May 31, 2019

Stopped here on a rainy day in need of food. Didn't disappoint. Fresh hot sandwiches of choice made to order. Good sizes. Reasonable prices.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed January 6, 2019

Kirk and his son, Stephen, have created a place that is wholesome, honest, and beloved by the locals. They have always been major contributors to the community, as long as Kirk has lived here. His Deli and Taphouse were a welcome addition to the neighborhood....Good food, fair prices, excellent customer care.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed October 27, 2018

This stop exceeded our expectations. Lots of yummy choices. We went with deli sandwiches and brownies for desert. The portions are enormous! We could only eat half per sitting. Food is very tasty and fresh. Prices reasonable. Convenient for a quick stop on the road.

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed October 25, 2018

We had a breakfast burrito and it was awesome. Great option for not overspending in the area and also grabbing some grocery items

Date of visit: October 2018
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5