Oakland Delis

Sandwich

1. Genova Delicatessen

Neighborhood: North Oakland

My boyfriend is obsessed! Their sandwiches are amazing. But better be ready to wait in line!...

2. Hummingbird Cafe

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

the sandwich makers don't wash theiir hands after handling money and they weigh your meat on a dirty scale without any paper.  pretty gross and probably a health code violation....

3. Cheese 'N' Stuff

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

This is the perfect place for a student on a budget. Tasty sandwiches, good portion size and, best of all, cheap! It's also close to the dorms and campus.  Things to note: lunch time = long lines...

4. Sierra Deli

Working in the area this is a weekly (sometimes bi-weekly)  stop for me.    Pros:  *Vietnamese Pork and Chicken Sandwiches *Fresh Food *Great soups (Wanton is my favorite) *Friendly staff...

5. G.B. Ratto & Co.…

Neighborhood: Old Oakland

I miss this place! When I use to work in Oakland I would walk a couple blocks to enjoy the sandwiches made with TLC at Ratto's!   Although downtown / chinatown Oakland  has your abundance of good...

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Quality Meats

1. Genova Delicatessen

Neighborhood: North Oakland

Genova is an excellent Italian deli in the East Bay.  The meat and bread are very fresh and high quality, so they make a mean sandwich.  Don't miss the mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and pancetta...

2. Joe Scalise Jr and…

This is where we get our meat if we have company, want to really cook, etc. Thet cut things to order. Always good quality. Willie Bird turkeys for Thanksgiving. Want to make pork goulash, they'll cut...

3. G.B. Ratto & Co.…

Neighborhood: Old Oakland

As a market, I love it. As a deli, pretty damn good. As a sandwich shop, well...   The sandwiches are definitely good, they pack the stuff in, have quality meats and cheeses, but there's something...

4. Cheese 'N' Stuff

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

the deluxe sandwiches are 3.25 with meat, tomatoes, alfalfa, lettuce, mayo and mustard and cheese - very filling, good quality, and super cheap! i always get the Peppered Turkey and Pepper Jack! AGH...

5. San Pablo Poultry…

an about face and walked promptly out. We then took ourselves to Whole Foods instead for our meat purchases.  This place would probably fit in quite easily in [insert name of developing nation here...

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