Top 5 Delis in Santa Clara County

4662 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, United States

“Pros: yummy empanadas, good selection of food and drinks and desserts, friendly staff. Not an expert in Colombian food, but saw someone there that regularly drove two hours for the food here. Cons: no restrooms, some of the drinks are way too sweet, no indoor seating”

1349 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118, United States

“This 60 year old burger joint will be closing its doors forever in April 2024. Very sad to see it go. Hamburgers are excellent! Go get one before they're gone! (My fave is the mushroom jack burger). The history of San Jose is posted all over the walls...there are not many places left where you feel as if you've stepped back in time but Burger Pit is one of those places.”

846 Independence Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

“My dad and I grabbed a bunch of different pastries on a rainy Saturday morning. We got a variety to do a fun taste test. Tucked into a mountain view neighborhood, they send pastries all over the city. We tried the passion fruit danish, …”

20750 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States

“Bus your tables people! This is a fast casual restaurant where you walk up to the counter to order, even though the seating area is nice enough to be a sit down restaurant. The staff had a hard time keeping up with multiple large parties who did not clean up after themselves at all. That aside, it's a lovely place for a family meal, since the space is nice, you get your food relatively quickly, and it's affordable. You get a solid amount of flavorful meat and your choice of base (rice, salad, freekah, etc.) and two rather small sides. My only wish is that there were more veggies on the plate. The salad side is TINY and there is no side salad available. We got the salad main to top off, but it was also primarily meat -- which is great for some folks, just not what we were looking for 🙃.”

1445 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, United States

“This establishment has been around for a long time and I haven’t been here for years but happened to be in the area during lunch time. Ordered the Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp and the Caprese Salad. Always eat the bread with garlic whipped butter. It’s warm, crunchy and the butter is all guilt and all good. I’m not sure how authentic the pasta is but it’s delicious, especially with a spoonful of crushed red peppers (don’t judge me). It’s simple and refreshing and my pasta was thin but still al dente. Feels homely. The Caprese Salad is simple but exactly what I expected. It’s kind of hard to go wrong with a slice of mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil and some roasted garlic. Presentation could’ve been a little better but I’ll let you judge from the pictures. The only dings come from the dated atmosphere that’s in need of a makeover and the slow service. I wasn’t the only one sitting around waiting for some help. I think if the restaurant was to iron out a few kinks, it can become a destination but maybe the locals like it this way. I don’t know. I didn’t order the sausage bread this time around but I highly recommend it.”

1150 Murphy Ave #A, San Jose, CA 95131, United States

“Delicious sandwiches! Make sure you have cash and be prepared to wait in line.”

750 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States

“Great food. Loved everything especially Amul Pav Bhaji. They have 8 types of Vada pav. Their Dabeli is great too. Nice shaded seating area to seat and enjoy the food truck food. Highly recommend trying it out with frnds and family”

1020 Story Rd # C, San Jose, CA 95122, United States

“This place definitely has a stand out baguette. Their bahn mi is excellent. Even the small ones are very generous in portion. The only downside is the service is quite slow. It was a weekday and it took about 20-25 mins wait for three sandwiches.”

1069 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, United States

“The yogurt tasted very good, creamy thick yogurt, I really liked it. Pancakes are good too. Love the fresh fruits. The portion of the food is not match the price. Little pricy but I guess it is in San Jose!”

12840 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070, United States

“Love this bagel shop. Has a good variety and they are always awesomely good. They sell shirts and other items in here now, which is a good addition. Everything is always freshly made. Excellent coffee and tea selections. A must stop for your bagel yen!”

456 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States

“Really nice open workspace that you pay by the day and how much time you want. The best part is there is a blue bottle coffee shop right in the building so you get your caffeine fix while working. The only tricky part is finding parking, that let's you park more than two hours . You can also rent meeting spaces for groups”

1677 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States

“My wife bought a few boxes with different main dish and mixed combinations of side dishes. We all grew up in Taiwan, so the comparison was based on past experience. We didn't have time to take pictures before finishing the dishes. All the dishes are great. We will go again.”

1631 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, United States

“I usually go for the Pho Gha ( Chicken noodle soup) with fresh noodles. It’s hot and nice kind of salty with lot of chicken. Very nice for cold weather and hydrates well. Would recommend to try once.”

2634 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States

“Authentic yakitori place, typical wait around 30-45mins but if you don’t mind the bar, you might get seated much faster. Favorite skewers include scallop, pork with scallions and beef with sauce. Also enjoyed the beef tongue and mushrooms. Servers very responsive and the ordering system is intuitive and simple enough even for a newbie. One of the hidden gems in South Bay area. Well worth the trip!!”

20682 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States

“Lots of flies and flying bugs here and there. The food is great. But the bugs love the food too. One bug got trapped in my drink. The thing is, you can imagine how many bugs are in the kitchen if you see how many bugs are in the dining area 🥲. I love this place. It’s always my to-go Japanese restaurant for home-style cooking, but the bug issue is just too gross 🤢”

245 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

“Yes, the poke is salty. That is how it always has been. They could dial back the amount of shoyu or hawaiian salt they use, but I feel like that is their family recipe that they wouldn't like to be messed with. Just make sure you have rice to go with it! Something about the taste always brings me back though and makes me crave it. I've always gotten poke by the pound because the prices are really worth it (~$22+ ish? per pound as of Sept 2023). This time I got the poke plate with rice and the rice was too mushy. I'll stick with poke by the pound and make my own rice.”

217 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

“There is always a line here but if I can get to the window in 30 minutes or less I'm pretty happy. Delicious buttered mochi. Service is always quick and attentive, they didn't have shirts in my size so I got a sticker instead. This place is a gem with in the gem that is j town. If you're in the area it is worth checking out.”

1031 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States

“The brisket in this location was a lot better than some other ones I've been to in the bay, definitely going back. I remember the prices being a bit more reasonable, it seems like they raised a lot of the options. Friendly service & staff.”

1611 E Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95121, United States

“6 years ago Pho Papa was the best but now it's just ok. Smallish portions and biggish prices. I will say the soup is delicious.”

10971 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States

“Wow! I found my favorite Korean restaurant in Silicon Valley! It's a bit noisy because it’s really busy. But, this place has great authentic Korean food. I would venture to say that the taste and quality are comparable to the best ones in Southern California. We had combo tofu soup and pork belly wrap. The pork was soft and flavored the way my mom used to make. The combination of pickled jalapeños, spicy radish mix, salty fermented shrimp, and Korean bean paste wrapped with the pork into a salty nappa cabbage roll... Um... it was good!!! The place provides 12, yes, 12 side dishes! All those were good in their own Korean way! The tofu soup had well-balanced taste also that went well with all the side dishes. Will definitely come back for more. HIghly recommended.”