Mission Bell Deli - La Jolla

I decided to try the tuna sandwich on a croissant and a hoagie packed with turkey, ham, and salami because I simply couldn’t decide. Nancy, with her warm and patient demeanor, truly made my day as she prepared my two sandwiches to perfection. I began with the tuna, planning to save half for later, but the croissant was so fluffy and the sandwich so beautifully constructed—neither soggy nor falling apart—that I couldn’t resist finishing it all at once. The second sandwich was meant for dinner, yet I devoured it within an hour of the first. I was equally impressed by the hoagie roll, which was perfectly soft yet crispy, accompanied by flavorful meats and cheeses, all topped with fresh vegetables. A well-made sandwich is definitely something to cherish! I encourage everyone to support their local deli; this particular spot is less than a mile from my home, and I can assure you, I’ll be a regular here. I’ll keep you posted as I sample everything on their menu!

I work nearby and visit Mission Bell Deli several times a week. I can always count on getting a delicious sandwich and excellent customer service.

I went there for the first time and I wasn 't sure what to get so I asked the lady what would she recommend (also, to make sure I get something fresh that hasn 't been sitting in the freezer for a while) and her response was very unhelpful, saying: I don 't know . Once I decided what to get, I looked at the menu (that is up on the wall) and asked if I could have extra sauces in my sandwiches and she replies with: I don 't have any of them .. well, maybe you shouldn 't have them up on the menu then?! Before paying for my sandwiches I wanted to grab a bag of chips and she saw me picking one, when I went to pay for it I noticed that they were expired, once I told her she said: oh yeah these are expired I didn 't have time to get them off of the shelves , Really?!?! You saw me grabbing one and you didn 't say they were expired, hoping that I wouldn 't notice it, let alone selling expired food in first place. After all that, the sandwiches were whatever. Definitely not going there again nor am I recommending anyone to go.

First, this is a bodega not really a deli. It's pretty good for bodega food, but unless you live or work here, just make a sandwich at home. Friendly service.

You can truly savor the care they put into their sandwiches, and they make an effort to remember your name and face.