Crossroads Deli — Restaurant in San Diego

I'm not sure HOW I haven't left a review yet- I think that every time I've stopped by, I've left in such a content sandwich coma that it's slipped my mind.

Anyways, let me just guide you through the atmosphere. You'll stroll in seeking a sandwich.

To your left and right, you'll be surrounded by every possible tasty beverage choice (including protein shakes, you fit people!) You'll also have your choice of grab-and-go items and snacks. (egg salads, tuna salads, boiled eggs, etc)

You'll be greeted warmly, and thus you've found your new favorite deli that uses Boar's Head meats and cheeeezes.

My personal favorites and recommendations: Sandwich go-to is the Al's famous club. Choose your bread vessel of choice. I've had to stop myself from eating the entire sandwich, which is loaded with the perfect proportion of turkey, avocado, swiss cheese, SUPER CRISPY BACON, and veggies. Solely so I'll have some later :)

Test kitchen Thursdays: If you follow their social media accounts, they post a new sandwich creation each week! I believe on IG it's @crossroadsdelisd

Falafel: If you're a falafel fan, I promise. These are the best in town. Homemade and fried to a golden perfection, and well seasoned.

Hummus: Also homemade.... and also the best hummus I've had.

I'm so glad this place exists. Seeing the family that runs it puts a smile on my face. Seriously, just go. Happy...

My favorite sandwich spot in San Diego. Maybe anywhere in the USA.

Tucked away in an apartment complex, Al & Nelly have been in the deli business for over 40 years.

And it makes sense when you eat their food: An intelligent mix of classic deli sandwiches, specials, and new favorites.

Take for instance Al's Famous creation - a club sandwich piled high with meat, bacon, avocado, and slathered in a secret Italian dressing sauce. It's the pinnacle of sandwich comfort food, and a lifelong effort dialing in the perfect textures, flavors, bites, and portion. They also call back to their heritage with a Falafel Friday special - fresh, crisp falafel right out of the fryer slapped between fluffy pita, homemade pickles, and a tangy yogurt sauce. It always runs out before close.

Al & Nelly are super kind, running a tight, clean, and efficient operation. The amount of food you get with these sandwiches at these prices makes this deli meat pound-for-pound one of the best spots in San Diego for your breakfast and...

I came here for breakfast with my mom. The breakfast muffin and breakfast burrito were pretty good. Everything tasted fresh and was made to order. Nice flavors and textures all around. The americano I ordered was incredibly hot (the woman told me this when she handed it to me, but the drink took 10 minutes to be drinkable).

The inside of the shop has no seating as far as I know, which is an apparent holdover from Covid. I asked the man working if my mother could sit in a fold-out chair at a small table in the corner. He agreed, though the woman who’d made the americano told me later that no one can sit inside.

In any case, this place is mostly set up for people living in the apartments surrounding it, since parking isn’t obvious at all. That said, you can park in guest spots inside the parking garage and walk over. I’ll have to come back sometime and try out a cold...