Our Story
Casual, counter-serve joint with many classic and creative sandwich, salad & panini options, plus craft beer, wine & liquor by the bottle.
♦ Who We Are ♦
The NY Garden Deli & Cafe is the perfect spot for a cold beer, deli sandwich, wrap, salad, soup, or panini.
Try a signature sandwich or Build-Your-Own creation from an extensive line of top quality deli meats, cheeses and accompaniments.
Gluten free and vegetarian options are available. You can also sub a lettuce wrap for bread to make any sandwich gluten free.
Enjoy your choice with local craft beers, a glass of wine, liquor by the bottle or an ice cold beverage.
Yes, we do Pickup Orders!
In a hurry? Give us a call beforehand and we’ll have your order ready when you arrive.
♦ Premium Quality Guarantee ♦
At NY Garden Deli & Cafe, we are dedicated to the simplicity and freshness of our food, which makes our customers happy.
All of our sandwiches are made to order using high quality Boar’s Head deli meat, providing premium food and juicy flavors. With an array of ingredients and options, we give you the ability to make your meal the way you want it – New York or San Diego style!
We sell by the pound!
We sell Boar’s Head Meats and Cheeses by the quarter, half, or whole pound.
Contact Us
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♦ From the Chef ♦
The NY Garden Deli has refreshed itself in 2015, and Director of Operations Chef Jose Fraire spilled all the details! From the meaning of “Premium Quality Food”, to hot new specials, and even complimentary wine tastings, Jose shed useful insight on the new and improved restaurant.
Tell me about the Deli. What does Premium Quality Food mean?
We have the best meats – Boar’s Head – and we use fresh bakery bread every single day. We have delivery every single morning. All the ingredients we use are made from scratch. Other places use cans for soup and salad dressings, and you can taste the difference.
Check us out on Visit San Diego Coast to hear why we are a crowd favorite!
“The NY Garden Deli is one of the few deli restaurants around the neighborhood but we are number one in food quality.”
What are the most popular sandwiches or food items?
Our most popular sandwich right now is the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. I created it 2 years ago. It was a new item on the menu and we sell it like crazy. Now we serve it at Bistro 39 Restaurant and Bar so if they want it outside of our hours they can get it.
Do you have gluten free and / or vegetarian options?
Yes the salads are gluten free and vegetarian. If they want a gluten free sandwich they can replace the bread with a lettuce wrap.
How do you make sure that your team makes the orders fast during lunch?
During the rush we have 2 people working on the sandwiches, one is making them and one is packing it. A lot of people know the menu already, so they call in the sandwich beforehand. We have a lot of regulars. We make it quick for the customer because a lot of people only have 30 minutes, or only one hour, so they don’t have time to sit down and wait too long for their food.
You added salads this year?
Yes, we’ve added salads, most of which are gluten free.
And craft beers?
Yes we have bottles of craft beer! Plus, liquor by the bottle!
Do you have any final goals for this year?
The goal is always the guest and the goal is always to help the guest. To make them happy and make them what they want, to have good food for them and to enjoy good food. Right now, they are enjoying the food, so that’s one of the good things.
Another goal is to be better, to be the number one around. We want to expand beyond the neighborhood and have more people come from different places to enjoy our food.
And for me? Just keep growing, keep learning. I love my job, I’m enjoying what I do, and that’s a blessing. What else can we ask, right?
Hands down the best Deli in Carmel Valley, Del Mar or Solana Beach! The Roast Beef Panini is so good. The meat is tender and the horseradish has a bite!
— Ron S. on Yelp