High Street Deli, San Luis Obispo, CA., 3/12/26

entrance – 350 High St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

High Street Deli is an historic landmark in that it’s located in the what was the main market for Railroad workers and their families in 1927.  Even then it sold delicious deli sandwiches along with grocery staples.   They now have 2 locations but the High Street one is the original and it’s open daily.  The corner spot is packed with people and there is no inside dining.  The building is just for ordering and looking at merchandise.  You pick up a clipboard from the middle round table and mark your selection but prices are not on it.  (Ours was $13.50, which is what most were priced at.)   Then get in line for the register and pay, leave your name and try and find a place to sit.  Outside there are tables and a long bar along the side of the building.  People were coming and going so seating was not really an issue but it does take about 30 minutes to get your sandwich.  The drink counter is inside and it does have free cups if all you want is tap water.   Paper napkins were available here as well as on some tables outside.  Everybody was super friendly and the sandwich was outstanding.  I can easily recommend this place if you’re looking for a casual bite.  The sandwiches are big enough for 2.

Set-up

exterior
interior
interior
interior
menu
menu
fun wall murals

 

Food

The Dutch Punch sandwich includes smoked turkey, extra bacon, Jalapeño, Havarti cheese, red onion, tomato, romaine, avocado, and chipotle mayo on a Dutch Crunch bun.  Dutch crunch bread is unique in that the bread has a crunchy topping made from rice flour paste.  The bread originated in the San Francisco area but seems quite popular in this area.  The bread was chewy and delicious.  The fillings were plentiful and the mayo gave it a slight bit of spiciness that was perfect, especially with the well ripened avocado.  A great mix of flavors here.

Dutch Punch sandwich
side view
from the end
Frankie looked at the wall murals

 

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