Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

Category: Deli in Santa Monica, California

Address: 1517 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Phone: +13103958279

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–6PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9AM–6PM

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–6PM

Reviews

Pavel Pekun

Jun 27, 2022

OK but not impressed. Main issue is balance, bread is awesome but hard to bite with full of ingredients inside, many different meats what is great but I completely don't taste difference, all taste the same, just one layer of cheese what is almost invisible among whole taste. Cabbage doesn't work for sure, I would like to remove it but keep the rest in a half.

Savanna Mesch

Mar 2, 2022

The hype is real. First thing you need to know is to grab a number upon entering. It will take time for your number to be called and you’ll have plenty of time to peruse the shop (so many unique cooking items and an impressive wine collection!). Listen for your number and have your order ready. Order it with the works and pick a cheese or your sandwich will be just meat and bread (but honestly even that would probably be bomb). I ordered the ham with swiss, no Mayo and no peppers. The dressing they use is something else …. I’ve never had anything like it before but it’s delicious and I’m craving it while writing this review. And I’m a picky eater. If you’re in a rush they do have pre-made sandwiches near the cashier. The ham was thinly sliced and piled on, the dressing dripped from the sandwich (in a good way) and the bread was just perfect. Comes with a pickle. You take your sandwich and any other goodies to the cashier and enjoy. You take one bite, and suddenly the line and tiny parking lot was worth it. I paired mine with a beach sunset. Cash/debit only, and the cashiers have forks/napkins. If I lived/was staying in the area, I’d pick up their other food as well. The lasagna and house salad looked great. They have all the fixings for a delicious dinner/lunch, especially if you plan to take it to the beach (just please remember to take your trash with you!)

Econo Green

Sep 30, 2021

I didn’t want to wait in the deli line, so I got a turkey house sandwich from the refrigerator that is full of pre-made sandwiches located in front of the cashiers. The turkey house sandwich was a large, juicy, cut in two pieces, and made with the Italian roll. It was good, but the Italian roll is very tuff. Hope you have good teeth for some good eats.

Cindy T

Sep 14, 2021

Probably one of my favorite sandwich places in LA. Usually a good wait time during peak lunch hours. Usually go right when they open or order ahead. My favorite sandwiches are the hot pastrami with the works or the godmother. Also really love the filone loads they have there.

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Questions & Answers

Who delivers from this place?

sheri silverton | Sep 2, 2018
Ark M (Mushedroom's Toy Box) | Sep 2, 2018

Uber eats

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Do you cary any kind of Plasmon biscuits?

Ljupka Bilenjkij | Sep 2, 2019
BEN B | Sep 2, 2019

I have never seen them, you can call and double check. The staff is super nice!

will uber eats deliver from Bay cites deli to Bel Air?

Alan Clausen | May 4, 2022
T Young | May 4, 2022

Only if Bay Cities users Uber eats. Distance shouldn't be a factor.

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Do you accept ebt

Valerie Goniche | Mar 5, 2022
Damian Lavalle | Mar 5, 2022

They are considered a "warm" food item and most ebt food rules on the card won't let you use it at bay cities. But if you do have an allowance for hot food items on your card it should work. Remember, they are more than just a Deli, there's a whole market in there and I'm sure you can shop the isles and pickup sliced meats at the deli. That should keep you in the rules regarding EBT food purchases.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 1, 2022
Brianna Cultice | Sep 1, 2021

Lines with social distancing, limits on entry

Nutrition facts for Little Don Lorenzo?

Elena Hynes | Sep 1, 2021
Elena Hynes | Sep 1, 2021

I weighed all the ingredients on my sandwich. Values are approximate since I had to estimate how much olive oil, did not know their bread recipe, etc. Also, I rounded up to the nearest ounce when ingredients measured .9. This is one of the best sandwiches Bay Cities makes! Hope this info comes in handy for deli lovers still trying to count calories. Calories: 693 Total fat: 31.6 g Saturated fat: 11 g Cholesterol: 115 mg Sodium: 3158 mg Carbs: 61.6 g Dietary fiber: 2.1 g Sugars: 5.1 g Protein: 44.5 g Just fyi, here are the food weights I calculated: Italian bread roll: 4.2 oz. Roasted tomato: 0.27 oz. Prosciutto: 3 oz. Olive oil: 1/2 tbsp. Water mozzarella: 2 oz.

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Do you have senior hours?

Laurie Grad | Sep 1, 2021
Bada’Boom Boo | Sep 1, 2021

No, just go on in. The staff is great and friendly.

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Has this place been impacted by the stupid looters?

Rob S | Sep 1, 2020
Otto Fernandez | Sep 1, 2020

No

Do they have any breakfast items?

Jan Blake | Sep 2, 2018
David Avalos | Sep 2, 2018

No

Does your shop prepare gift baskets?

Loretta Bresler | Sep 2, 2018
Jason Lewis | Sep 2, 2018

Nope

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Do you take American Express card?

Jerri Fischer | Sep 2, 2018
David | Sep 2, 2018

Cash is king

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Do they have gluten free bread in the deli?

Felix R | Sep 2, 2018
miguel garcia | Sep 2, 2018

They bake it fresh. I think they do, they have rye bread, wheat bread, but it fresh is better. And get the pastrami sandwich with honey mustard, and spicy.

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Do you accept credit cards or is it only cash and debit?

JasonHe | Sep 2, 2018
Ryan OReilly | Sep 2, 2018

They accept credit cards but they have a cash only line that could save you 10min at checkout

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are you open through the holiday?

Skye Webber | Sep 2, 2018
Carmen Vazquez | Sep 2, 2018

Check with the store but I doubt it.

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Do you sell taralli?

Pete Mora | Sep 2, 2018
Marc Stein | Sep 2, 2018

Sweet, savory, ? They should have this. Also, pork free duck paté

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