Bay Cities Italian Deli
310-395-8279
1517 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Business Information
Delicatessens, Bakers-retail, Food Markets, Wines-retailWine Stores
Top Sentiments among Bay Cities Italian Deli Reviewers
Famous Godmother sandwich
Ultimate Italian deli meat sandwich
Fresh Italian Bread
Best Italian subs
Authentic Italian ingredients
Terrific cheese selection
Best baked bread
Fantastic deli sandwiches
Spicy peppers
Authentic NYC Italian Sandwich
Customer Reviews (82 reviews)
PRINCEZZ
on Yahoo Feb 03, 2010The hot sandwiches were excellent there. The office keeps going back because they are so good and whats best is you can order on line so when you get there the sandwiches are ready to get picked up with each persons name... (more)
samiri
on Citysearch Sep 23, 2009they used to be a great sadwich place but they have lost their quality and their prices are very expensive. (more)
Eat999
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2009I ordered the Godmother with the works, but forgot to ask to hold the mayo and mustard. Half-way through making the sandwich, I informed the sandwich maker that I had forgotten to ask to hold the mayo and mustard. He... (more)
izzy
on Yahoo Aug 10, 2009visited the Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery as it received rave reviews... didn't get a chance to taste their offerings though. my bf accidently dropped a bottle of seasoning after nearly being sideswiped by an... (more)
Man Utd
on Yahoo May 21, 2009This does seem to have a certain bias. This place sucked I moved here from Montebello and wanted a good deli joint and found this terrible place. Ill stick to Pimentos on Beverly Blvd when I go see my folks.... (more)
Mike
on Yahoo Apr 30, 2009I just finished one of the worst sandwiches I have ever had... which came as a surprise, as this joint was highly recommended by co-workers. (more)
spartacus31048
on Yahoo Feb 24, 2009i live in S.M.,i'll be completely honest, the meats they have are fantastic,the bread is great. but the customer seervice leaves much to be desired. the men behind the counter are arrogant,to the point of being rude... (more)
guest100
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2009i 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... (more)
delilover
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2009I 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... (more)
norithsoth
on Yahoo Jan 21, 2009This place is gross. Bird crap all over the tables. And the online ordering system is screwed up. I accidentally ordered an extra sandwhich and the manager tried to force me to buy the extra one. And then told me to go eat... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 14, 2008this 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... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008The homemade bread alone is worth waiting in line for 10 to 20 minutes, but when you slap on some of the true Italian deli meats and amazing condiments....you too will happily wait your turn for the best sub I have found... (more)
Antal
on Yahoo Oct 13, 2008Another eatery in Santa Monica that is all hype. I can't believe some of these reviews. It's like people around here believe there food is delicious only if several people tell them that first. I'm from New York, and if... (more)
JMorganla
on Citysearch Jun 15, 2008I love Bay Cities!! Best Deli around for sandwiches as well as a wide variety of candy! Tons of people there at lunch time but worth the wait! (more)
Steven
on Yahoo May 29, 2008The guys at the deli counter served two customers who arrived in line after me. It wasn't clear if they were using their numbering system or not so I took a number. When it was my turn I asked for the daily special. Two guys... (more)
NEEChee
on Yahoo May 14, 2008The ratings of Favorite "anything" are always so limited to the "whiter" sides of ANY city that is represented. It shows the bias and lack of real research that goes into these posts. I mean... they can't even mention... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 12, 2008Here's a tip for you all; you can put in your order on-line at http://www.bcdeli.com/order.html, then just stroll in to pick it up 30 minutes later and walk right out. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 12, 2008Though the parking is always a headache and there is always a line...it is well worth your patience to try out Bay Cities. Having moved from NYC and been frustrated with every Italian deli we tried, my husband and I were... (more)
alo23
on Citysearch Apr 15, 2008"Oohhh my god!!!" That is all I could utter as I was devouring the best sandwich I have ever had! Bay Cities has the most amazing sandwich, the Godmother, which is unlike anything else I have ever had. The prices are... (more)
Chris
on Yahoo Mar 04, 2008The BEST Italian Sandwiches, I grew up is the Santa Monica area and just moved to Houston and man do I miss them. Busy, busy during lunch time but well worth it. Can't wait til I go visit.... (more)