17th Street Deli
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Order Online and your food is sealed and placed outside on our pickup rack (orders with hot sandwiches are kept inside at night). Grab your food from the curb. Get it directly from the source with no contact. We use two Dyson Air Purifiers inside the store that remove 99.97% of airborne allergens and pollutants to provide cleaner air for you.

We also have hand sanitizer stations for your protection. This deli has served the Newport-Mesa and surrounding community since 1989, and its philosophy in preparing meals for you is still the same. 1. Use only the finest ingredients and source them from the neighborhood for maximum freshness. We carefully prepare our famous pastrami by starting with Premium Boar's Head Brand brisket.
Reviews (25)
Sam Becker-Miyadai
Sam Becker-Miyadai
Feb 01, 2022
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Love the Reuben! Visit here a few times every month because it comes to me in my dreams
Danny H.
Danny H.
Jan 09, 2022
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Everything about the sandwich is high quality except how they make it.
Great bread, great produce, great meat, but terrible build. I say this with hopes of improvement.

The meat cheese is not evenly distributed along the sandwich
John M.
John M.
Nov 13, 2021
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Went here 1st time couple months ago and ordered the Rueben deli grilled style and sandwich and service was really good. 5 stars. Thought I found new favorite deli. 2nd time ordered online the pastriami and reuben and didn't check the grilled box and was disappointed with cold bread (my fault, thought grilled was standard for reubens?). The other issue was there wasn't enough of that delicious meat (especially on the pastrami), seemed like barely 4 oz, and the bread overwhelmed the sandwich. Sorry to post negative comment but honest feedback. Place is super clean, and I'm sure I
Raul G.
Raul G.
Sep 26, 2021
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First time trying this spot! And as soon as I got there the cashier wanted me to order immediately and I haven't got to see the menu to check out the options so I felt rushed. I asked what he recommended and he couldn't even tell me what's good so I automatically didn't feel like it was the right spot. But then Uli who was making the sandwich told me what was good and I trusted him and turned out being such a great Sandwich!!! Thanks to Uli I appreciate that and I wish there was more of Uli's in the world to help us feed our needs and give us the best option thank you Uli
Terrence A.
Terrence A.
Sep 19, 2021
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I'm back, I've tried another sandwich and this time I did a type of build my own and these exceeded my expectations. Hot pastrami with melted pepper Jack cheese on a fresh roll with all the traditional fare. Tomato, lettuce, pickles, onion, mustard, oil and vinegar. I haven't had pastrami this food since I was a kid growing up in alameda. That's another review for another deli at another time. Love this place!!! Cant wait to go again because I want this sandwich like yesterday!!!
Kristianne S.
Kristianne S.
Jul 16, 2021
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As a vegan, I probably won't be back. Sandwiches have ice berg lettuce, and bread is not super hardy. It was alright.
Jocelyne A.
Jocelyne A.
May 27, 2021
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I just got a Turkey bacon avocado sandwich and it was soooo good! The service was amazing, we were greeted right away. They're taking safety precautions by wearing masks and face shields when preparing the food. Definitely coming back!
Kristen M.
Kristen M.
May 08, 2021
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Most DELICIOUS sandwiches in the O.C., sometimes we go 3-4x/week because we just can’t get enough. The Bacon Monster on a French baguette...just trust me.
Michael W.
Michael W.
Mar 29, 2021
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We always get great sandwiches here. It's a great stop on the way to the beach, and the ingredients all are fresh and delicious. They are friendly too. It's a little more expensive but you definitely get your money's worth. Parking can be a little dicey but we've been lucky finding spots.
Mary Claire A.
Mary Claire A.
Feb 09, 2021
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The best sandwich in Orange County. I order the same thing every time: Pastrami with cole slaw on a baguette, Zapp's chips, and a Mexican coke. That combo never fails. Also, I'll forever be grateful to the manager who opened up 15 minutes early because a savage pregnant lady almost started to cry from hunger. 5 stars.
Caroline S.
Caroline S.
Jan 27, 2021
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The best sandwiches on 17th street! I love ordering online and picking up my food at curbside. Super easy.

When they were open it is a super clean establishment too! You can tell it is very well managed and also when you order online they NEVER get your order wrong. I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Christina A.
Christina A.
Jan 27, 2021
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Food always fresh and fast service, hot food also available like different pasta dishes to customize according to your taste!
Sandwiches are very good, the bread very fresh.
It's a small cafe locate with other food places around you.
Oh best of all the prices are good, you get your money's worth and amount of serving of food is large portions.

I eat out a lot all over different locations and county's. If the food is good I always come back.
Miss Vicki C.
Miss Vicki C.
Jan 04, 2021
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Today I wanted a pastrami sandwich and never have tried theirs. Asked if it was warm and she said yes.

Well, they don't slice pastrami it was chunks and bits of pastrami. Kept falling out of the sandwich. And without mentioning it comes with cheese and pickles on sandwich, removed best I could !! Ate half. Very disappointed.

My quest for a good pastrami sandwich goes on. rye bread was good.

It was clean and staff very nice. Maybe they were having a bad pastrami day.
Horse Lover
Horse Lover
Jan 01, 2021
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17th Street Deli has amazing sandwiches! I would recommend it to all locals in the area. They use boars head meat and fresh bread every day. Awesome!
Pine Apple
Pine Apple
Nov 13, 2020
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Delicious egg salad sandwich. It had shredded lettuce, pickles and tomatoes on it. The bread was fresh and delicious. Service was fast. People were friendly.
Melissa C.
Melissa C.
Oct 27, 2020
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They make a great sandwich! I've been going here for a long time and a review is way overdue! Great bread, great fillings! The service is good, and I'm very impressed by their current Covid measures! Contactless pickup via call ahead or you can go inside and order- masks, shields, fans, lots of open space... I feel they have done everything possible to make both the employees and customers feel safe and still serving delicious sandwiches!

I live their turkey, and I add the cucumber and sprouts to it to really top it off!
B. G.
B. G.
Oct 15, 2020
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The sandwiches are good as they use Boar's Head sandwich meats but they really get props for making online ordering and pick up really easy during these times. Just go to their website where it is very user friendly and they will give you a pick up time. Once the sandwiches are ready, you can just drive up to the front of the restaurant and pick up your sandwiches at a pick up stand that is on the curb. All bagged up and stapled with your name on it. Super easy, very convenient. The sandwiches are very straight forward and nothing fancy (no special sauces, crazy meats or creations here
Zachary K.
Zachary K.
Apr 10, 2020
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Definitely a sandwich spot to check out! I got the rueben and let me tell you, this Sammy melted In my mouth! I have tried multiple Ruebens across the SoCal area and this one takes AT LEAST the top three!
They thick cut slow cooked pastrami for 3 hours before layering it on your sandwich. This meat seriously falls apart to the touch and melts in your mouth. Combine this with sauerkraut, Russian sauce, and some cheese and you have the inner workings fit for a god. Highly recommend grilling the Rye bread because they make it to where the inside of the bread is soft while the outside has a nice crunch
Jerry Wu
Jerry Wu
Jan 23, 2020
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What a great place to get a sandwich! The price is very reasonable considering the portions are huge. I got to chow down on a tender, juicy pastrami with the right combination of pickles and mustard on toasted bread. I was definitely impressed with the food but also the customer service. The owner greeted me when I came in and asked me how my food tasted. He definitely cares about giving you a quality experience. Overall , I would highly recommend this place to deli lovers.
Peter Lee
Peter Lee
Dec 31, 2019
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The reuben is superior to Langer's and way cheaper. I'm glad I found this place as I don't need to go to LA to satisfy my cravings. The other subs are legit like you would find in NYC.
Linda Sung-Lee
Linda Sung-Lee
Sep 25, 2019
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Keep thinking about the totally tasty pastrami and slaw combo at this Deli! I’m not a big fan of pastrami but I had one on my vacation in cali a couple of weeks ago. It was so good! The bread tasted amazing and the amount of pastrami is no joke! The service is awesome! The guy at the counter said he is a new owner and is open to customer feedback!
Trung N.
Trung N.
Jan 13, 2019
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I ordered a pastrami + coleslaw sandwich ($9.50) for lunch and it was delicious. The sandwich comes stacked with thick slices of warm pastrami, coleslaw, your choice of cheese + Russian dressing on a nice rye bread.

I've had a bizillion pastrami sandwiches, but this one was especially tasty. The coleslaw was really refreshing and not overly drenched with dressing. 17th Street also uses a high quality rye that holds the sandwich together without becoming limp.

I'll be back to try other sandwiches - 17th Street serves a solid pastrami.
Joshua Schmidt
Joshua Schmidt
Dec 28, 2018
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Woah!! Was totally not expecting such a great deli based off a google review of nearby delis, but this place was awesome!! Plus they feature two of my favorite foods - breakfast and/or sandwiches!
I ordered a customized Monster sandwich, which was a sandwich with everything I love on a HUGE French baguette! It was like Jimmy John’s, only twice the size bread and a ton better because they used better ingredients!
Very impressed!
Hyuk Kang
Hyuk Kang
Sep 16, 2018
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I got to try their pastrami & coleslaw and roast beef & mushroom sandwiches. I enjoyed the saltiness of the pastrami with creaminess of coleslaw; warmth of the meat contrasts with the coolness of coleslaw. I truly amazed by the texture and flavor of the pastrami that resembles the pork meat. Their roast beef was not so impressive. I thought the bread was just okay and all-around meek flavor without any significant trait. I was one of the early customer for lunch and it took them more than 25 minutes before they can serve those sandwiches. They tend to serve lot quicker afterward.
Brett C.
Brett C.
Apr 17, 2018
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I had the meatball sub here. The meatballs were spicy and delicious. The sauce was excellent to but I would have preferred slightly more of it. The cheese was the disappointment in an otherwise excellent sub sandwich. So meatballs were 5 star, as was the sauce but the cheese was moderate in quantity and was not melted as I have enjoyed in my favorite sandwiches.

The customer service was five star. I had the pleasure of meeting an owner if not the owner. Listening to her I found out they use the same suppliers of some of my favorite sandwich places (the highest quality meats and breads).

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