3 Best Sandwich Shops in Salinas, CA

“Ike's Love & Sandwiches is a casual, bustling chain serving a menu of creative sandwiches, including vegan options. They offer craveable secret ingredients, and inventive flavor combinations sparked a phenomenon now spreading love and sandwiches across the country. Whether a meat eater, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, your first Ike's sandwich sets you on an epic quest to try all 800 signature sandwiches. Their sandwiches have flavors and combinations you won't find anywhere else in the world, with freshly sliced meats, cheeses, and five different plant-based proteins. Try their delicious Matt Cain, Hunter Pence, and Adam Richman.”

“Erik's DeliCafe is a warm and inviting atmosphere, and quality food served fast with friendly service, serving gourmet deli sandwiches, housemade soups, salads, and baked goods. Their pledge of a warm and inviting atmosphere and quality food served fast with friendly service has been the same for over 45 years. Their sandwiches, soups, and salads are made with fresh, quality ingredients and are full of 'character.' Erik’s DeliCafé is the perfect place to grab a fresh deli sandwich for lunch or to enjoy a handmade soup or a salad made with many locally sourced ingredients. They have over 500 sandwich combinations meat, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. They cater for all kinds of events, from business meetings to family gatherings.”

“Della-Rose Deli offers a delightful selection of popular deli and speciality sandwiches crafted with a variety of breads, cheeses, and condiments. Customers can enjoy fresh salads featuring local ingredients and a rotating soup of the day, including their renowned homemade chili. The deli is recognized for providing good value for the money and great customer service. House specialties range from the Cali Club with turkey, ham, avocado, bacon, and Swiss, with all the works on your choice of bread to the Buckin’ Beef with roast beef, horseradish, and pepper jack on sourdough, to the Valley Veggie with avocado, cheddar and Jack, sprouts, onions, cucumber, tomato, mayo, and mustard on wheat. Choose from a variety of popular deli and speciality sandwiches served with your choice of bread, cheese, and condiments.”