Alotta's Delicatessen

4.0 star rating
103 reviews Rating Details

Category: Sandwiches  [Edit]

2249 Grant Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-0299
Price Range:
$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Private Lot
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
No
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
No
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Good For:
Lunch
Alcohol:
Beer & Wine Only
Noise Level:
Quiet
Has TV:
Yes
Caters:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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"I got the north beach special, which is daily house roasted..." (in 5 reviews)
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"...wait to enjoy the wonderful scent of fresh hot french rolls." (in 6 reviews)
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"They have a freshly baked bread that you won't find..." (in 4 reviews)
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  • Review from Bekki L.

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    Sunnyvale, CA

    4.0 star rating
    12/19/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    Been here a couple of times to pick up sandwiches to go. Had the North Beach special the first time and Los Altos special the 2nd time. Both were excellent.

    Pro: Delicious house made bread and turkey breast, super fresh tasting
    Cons: Long wait-- Both times arrived around 12:45 and waited ~20-30 min after the order was placed

  • Review from Sam L.

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    Palo Alto, CA

    3.0 star rating
    12/13/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Why I went: Alotta's was highly recommended by friends. I drove out to Alotta's after having a few of their catered finger sandwiches at a housewarming party the previous week. The finger sandwiches were made on regular white bread, but the party hosts confided that the sourdough french bread, baked fresh in-house, was what actually makes Alotta's sandwiches extra-special. They urged me to head over to Alotta's and try a sandwich on the famous french bread.

    Ordering & wait time: Great! I made my way out on a Saturday (they're closed Sundays), and I ordered the Los Altos sub on the aforementioned bread, with everything except onions. The wait time was very minimal considering they make each sandwich fresh (!!), and considering that I went during the lunch hour rush!

    Paying & Picking Up: Mike was very pleasant (no idea what is up with these other reviewers), and I thought it was adorable the way he greeted the regulars and their families. You could tell this is was a family-owned business, and I LOVED that.

    Taste: The 3 stars come down to the taste of the sandwich, though. It was really nothing to write home about. It was good, but not great, and the bread simply didn't live up to the hype. I finished the whole little guy, and I am a petite woman, so I imagine the size might not be enough for everyone. Still, the sandwich was satisfying, if not outstanding.

    I would go again if I was in the area, especially because I would be very happy to support Mike and his local business, but it's just not my favorite sandwich in the world.

  • Review from Dave L.

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    Los Altos, CA

    3.0 star rating
    11/11/2011

    Pretty good (but not at all outstanding) deli food, especially for the area.  

    Mostly impersonal service from a somewhat gruff staff that often gets your order wrong.

    High Los Altos prices.

  • Review from Assoicated P.

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    Los Altos, CA

    1.0 star rating
    2/7/2012

    This place really disappointed me. I was hoping for a New York style deli, what I got was like ordering from Subways. Pre-sliced meat, weighed out on a nasty scale, and not fresh bread. Not sure about this location, it's in the middle of no-where, and not sure about how long they have been there but they won't be in business much longer with what they got.

  • Review from Nisha S.

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    Sunnyvale, CA

    4.0 star rating
    2/6/2012

    I go here as often as I can for their hot pastrami sandwich.  No where else have I had a sandwich as good as that one.  Although the sandwiches are a little pricey, their homemade warm french bread made in house makes the price worth it.  The sitting area is a decent size as well with a few tables outside as well.  The waiting time can vary depending on the time that you go.  At peak lunch hour, it get pretty busy and the wait can be long, but if you go a little earlier or later, you are sure to be impressed!

  • Review from Jason T.

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    San Jose, CA

    3.0 star rating
    1/20/2012

    Good location from my work and my home. Had one of their specials which was a BBQ Beef Brisket. Ordering was easy, asked me the details on what I wanted on the sandwich, which is great. Sandwich took about 5 minutes to make and deliver, and the sandwich it self was very tasty and fresh.

    Only reason I don't give this 4/5 stars is because (what I can only assume is) the manager was a dick to his employees for not asking whether or not the customer in front of me wanted cheese or not on the sandwich. The customer didn't want cheese and they put it on one of the sandwiches she ordered. He did not handle it tactfully and caused a scene in front of other customers, and made it a much bigger deal than it needed to be. The customer didn't even really care that much. It's just a sandwich.

    This is unprofessional and if you treat your employees like garbage they will cause more problems for you later on and you need to treat them with respect. This bothered me a lot and his demeanor was generally a cocky prick. After his little temper tantrum, he processed my order, didn't tell me the total, and just put his hand out for me to give him the money.

    I don't care if your a manager or the owner, don't be a dick to your employees or your customers. It just takes one bad seed to lose you a lot of business. Period.

    - 2 stars for the dickhead manager/owner.

    This was at noon on Friday 1/20 if you are trying to identify the person. I didn't catch his name.

  • Review from Go S.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    1/25/2012

    This is a serviceable, but somewhat pricy deli.  They make decent sandwiches and have some prepared foods as well, as well as a range of chips and drinks.  Service is quick, and it seems to be popular with local high school students.

  • Review from P C.

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    Santa Clara, CA

    1.0 star rating
    9/8/2011

    Gal took order. Touched cash register. Then handled food gloveless.
    Yuch.

    The sandwich was ok, but the food handling is in question.
    The hot food was not giving off steam, also questionable.

    Does not seem important to the management, so if you don't mind
    register germs on your food, enjoy!

  • Review from Chandra T.

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    Santa Clara, CA

    4.0 star rating
    12/18/2011 4 Check-ins Here

    I work right by here and a couple of my co workers say i needed to try it out so i did. It wasn't too packed when i came in . I ended up ordering the North beach which was turkey cheese and procuto ( yah spelled it wrong) but the bread it came with was yummy. I loved the whole sandwich which was a good size! they have hot and cold sandwiches. I am definitely coming here again to pick up a sandwich!

  • Review from P G.

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    Palo Alto, CA

    3.0 star rating
    12/31/2011 1 photo

    Good deli but I don't think its great. I know people rave about their fresh baked bread but I wish they had a fresh baked whole wheat as well as their white. I like that its easy to get to and not in a big shopping center.

  • Review from Sheeva G.

    Saratoga, CA

    5.0 star rating
    10/19/2011

    I have to give this place 5 stars for two reasons: 1) my best friend and her family own Alotta's and I always get VIP treatment, and her family is amazing..2) I obviously love the sandwiches and everything else in the deli. I have had multiple sandwiches here and my faves are the mortadella, the los altos sub, and their famous north beach special (turkey, proscuitto and jarlsberg...one of my fave cheeses). i have also had the potato, pesto, tomato cucumber, and tomato basil pasta salads...love them. i love that they bake their sour french rolls every day and the smell of fresh bread is amazing...the hot bread is awesome! i always leave with at least one sandwich and a side and i have never been disappointed. i love the family and i love the food here :)

  • Review from Danny K.

    San Jose, CA

    5.0 star rating
    5/30/2011 1 Check-in Here

    What a find!!!

    After a long hike and run in Los Altos Hills (specifically in Rancho San Antonio) I wanted to have a fairly light lunch.  I did a little "yelping-action" on my Droid and Alotta's came up with some solid reviews and only 5 miles away.  Sandwiches and salads sounded perfect for a post run/hike meal.  

    The Yelp directions (using my Google navigator) made me go in circles several times but I eventually found the Deli and man was it worth it!!!!

    A small hole in the wall that looked to have been possibly renovated recently (clean - but small - dining area with flat screen TV).  Honestly, the place could have looked a mess and I would have still given Alotta's a 5 star!  The sandwich I had was F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!!

    I ordered a tri-tip sandwich and it was perfect!  Plenty of meat but not overwhelming.  I ordered the sandwich with a side of fruit and a natural organic bag of potato chips = lunch was perfect!

    I'm really surprised Alotta's isn't more known throughout the Bay Area.  They make their own bread which is also amazing!!!  I'm usually not a huge fan of french roll because their usually hard and big but Alottta's was a perfect size and soft!  

    If you haven't tried Alotta's do yourself a favor and try it!!!

  • Review from Rieko K.

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    San Ramon, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/7/2011 1 Check-in Here

    loved it.  Especially their home made bread.  My younger one loved it so much he ate mine too.  Wish they have 1/2 and 1/2 menue then would be 5 star.

  • Review from kathleen v.

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    Mountain View, CA

    2.0 star rating
    10/12/2011 1 Check-in Here

    so luck for fresh baked bread!!! THEY DIDN'T EVEN HAVE ANY BREAD!!!
    (minus 1 star)

    Sadly, my only option was this really thin sourdough bread roll from what the cashier told me. WHO TOUCHED THE REGISTER and went straight to making my sandwich with her bare hands GROSS.
    (minus 1 star)

    I don't know why everyone's hyped up about the sourdough bread roll. personally, I hated it. I think I may just have experienced a really bad one? After eating a few bites, I was getting cuts inside my mouth because the bread was SOOOOO HARD! I'm not a fan of hard crunchy mouth cutting bread because now I can't enjoy other food I eat.
    (that should be minus 2 stars, but i'll be nice... minus 1 star)

    I'm a sandwich person, and I've tried sandwiches from a whole lot of places. This one was ehh-ok, but I'm going back to my usual spot on my lunch breaks for sandwiches. This place gets 2 stars from me.

  • Review from Jennifer B.

    Los Angeles, CA

    3.0 star rating
    5/3/2011

    Everyone from Los Altos raves about this place. Being from Sunnyvale, I feel no qualms in giving it only three stars. It's tasty, but nothing to write home about.

    The sandwiches taste like ones your mom would make for you to take in a brown bag to school. Except this one charges you maaaybe a little more than I think the sandwich is worth. The breads are always fresh, the cuts of meat are always good, the produce is always fresh. But that should be standard of any lunch shop.

    Solid sandwiches, a definite "try if you're in the neighborhood" place, but I wouldn't drive out of my way to get one.

  • Review from Kar C.

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    Santa Clara, CA

    4.0 star rating
    10/4/2011

    The meat is way better than overprocessed fake stuff they sell at subway and togos. yummy!

  • Review from Janice S.

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    San Jose, CA

    3.0 star rating
    4/4/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Met up with a friend who's quite the regular here. After checking out the Yelp reviews and deciding to try out the Los Altos Sub (turkey, lettuce, tomato, red onion, backon & avocado), I'd have to say that everything is as my rating says, A-OK. Maybe it's because I skipped out on the mustard + mayo condiments for my sandwich that I didn't find the sub to be all that great. The bread is fresh and somehow stays warm for most of the sandwich's existence before it's consumed. All this for 8 bucks, though, I don't know. I think I'd try it again, though, with the mustard + mayo. The sandwich is big enough to eat half at the restaurant and take the other half to go.

    The place is quiet and peaceful in the mornings right before the lunchtime rush. I got to meet Mike, the man behind the Mike's Special. There are plenty of regular tables, high tables and outside tables for dining. There's also a visually appetizing mural in the dining room. My friend said that the people who work there are somehow featured on it.

    Not much to say, but it's a great local sandwich spot that, I would say, is a great alternative to a run-of-the-mill Subway.

  • Review from G C.

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    San Jose, CA

    2.0 star rating
    1/17/2011

    Used to be great, now it's not AND they're over-priced.

    Lunch was almost $14, consisting of a very sad, thin, "hot" (read not hot) sandwich with a few dried out, thick pieces of pastrami (each slice complete with hard, dried out edges), 1/2 pint of pre-made salad which was good, and a drink. I love pastrami, especially reuben-ized versions, but this one was utterly disappointing. It was the day's "special", but couldn't have been less special...

  • Review from Crystal C.

    Los Angeles, CA

    4.0 star rating
    8/11/2011

    Alotta's was the perfect lunch place while visiting my friends up in Los Altos. It has a very home-y feel, where the owner seems to know everyone who walks in, and is super casual, with lots of fun signs up. There is a small parking lot out front and seating indoors and out.

    I got the North Beach Special for a little over $7. It was well worth it. The turkey and proscuitto gave me lots of yum meat, and everything was customized the way I wanted. I also got a cucumber salad to share, which you can choose by size and they weigh it. It was very refreshing with small cherry tomatoes and some sauce made with vinegar. Overall, I have next to nothing to critique about it - there was hardly a wait, the service was nice, portion sizes were perfect for lunch, and the prices are very reasonable. The only thing I could mention is that the subs that had turkey in them weren't sliced that great since we got the end of the turkey, but that's bound to happen when they sell sandwiches so often. OH and their french rolls that the bread is made on is what hit the spot! WOW so good. I think they're like sourdough french bread that is to die for. The other people I went with seemed to like their meals very much too (hot pastrami and the Alotta's Los Altos Sub - which I would want to try next time. Who can say no to bacon?)

    Overall, great place to stop for lunch, and next time if I'm feeling extra hungry I would totally just buy bread if they ever let me.

  • Review from Amir B.

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    Los Altos, CA

    1.0 star rating
    10/1/2011

    Very disappointing variety of sandwiches.
    They charge you extra for cutting the sandwich to half if you want to share.
    pretty expensive relative to what they offer.
    Will not eat there again.

  • Review from Carrie C.

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    Philadelphia, PA

    4.0 star rating
    3/11/2011

    My friend brought me here boasting that it was the best sandwich she had ever had.  And for over $8 for a turkey sandwich with avocado and swiss, I thought that it had better be.

    Luckily, the sandwich was absolutely delicious.  The turkey was thin and moist (just the way I like it) and was perfectly paired with fresh avocado, thinly sliced swiss cheese, juicy tomatoes, and crispy lettuce.  The best part was the fresh baked sour french roll, which was crispy on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside.  I could not stop eating my sandwich because it was so tasty and ended up stuffed, bloated, but happy.

    Overall, a delicious sandwich but a little too pricey for me.  You can get sandwiches without avocado and cheese for a bit less, so if you don't need those things on your sandwich, this place can be both affordable and delicious.  I highly recommend this gem of a deli in Los Altos!

  • Review from Juliana C.

    San Jose, CA

    4.0 star rating
    6/21/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Sandos, fruit salad, and chips were the perfect food to refuel after a hike at Rancho San Antonio. Tried the North Beach and Tri Tip - both were awesome!

  • Review from Molly N.

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    Sunnyvale, CA

    4.0 star rating
    1/6/2011

    I have been coming here for years, and I always order the same thing--the Los Altos Sub. It's perfection in sandwich form.

    It used to be maybe $5 with tax and everything. Yesterday I got it with a small bag of chips on the side and it was $10. I wish it were still the unknown little sandwich shop near my parents' house, with the insanely good sandwiches on freshly baked bread with freshly carved turkey....but it still tastes good, so I still keep on coming.

  • Review from Analisa S.

    Berkeley, CA

    4.0 star rating
    5/30/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    I've never had anything here except the North Beach, but I love the North Beach. I live in the East Bay and find myself craving the North Beach pretty regularly. The sandwich is reasonably priced, I work in the city and get less and pay more for sandwiches. I'd like it if the bread was just a little bit softer, sometimes I find it cutting up my mouth. The owner is always nice when I see him and the dining area is nice and clean.

  • Review from Rachelle T.

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    Foster City, CA

    4.0 star rating
    8/23/2010

    Alotta's doesn't have a special sauce or many specialty sandwiches, but one important thing they do have is awesome French bread! Their bread is homemade and baked fresh and makes a world of a difference to me. Options for sandwiches are standard, but Alotta's success proves that having good bread can make the difference from being a mediocre sandwich shop to being great.

    They have indoor seating now for about 12, making it a good lunch spot.

  • Review from Kunal N.

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    Los Altos, CA

    5.0 star rating
    12/21/2011

    Alotta's is probably the best sandwich shop that I have ever eaten at and I never miss an opportunity to eat here when I am in town. I won't deny that this place is pretty pricey and quite frankly, I am surprised that the price range for this place has been dubbed as $ rather than $$. However, I am a firm believer in the price being justified by the quality of the food, which is why I am comfortable with giving this place a high rating despite the high price. Their bread is to die for and it wasn't until I came to this place that I truly realized how much the bread used in a sandwich matters. Their ingredients are very fresh and you will often see someone slicing meats when you walk in. As far as I can tell, they never use anything that is pre-packed, which is a common trend in most sandwich shops. Again, if you are looking for a cheap lunch, then maybe this place is not one to go out of your way for, but if you are comfortable paying a little extra for not only good sandwiches, but hearty soups and fresh salads, and from what I can tell, delicious prepared dinner meals as well, then Alotta's is definitely worth it!

  • Review from Arthur F.

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    Palo Alto, CA

    4.0 star rating
    2/1/2011

    Great little sandwich shop, never fails to make a great sandwich. i usually get a hot pastrami with spicy mustard and its never a let down.
    I would rate it 5 stars, but for the size of the sandwich its a little overpriced, which is why im only giving 4. Everything else, great. =]

  • Review from Dean N.

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    Los Altos, CA

    1.0 star rating
    4/21/2011

    I read the reviews on Alotta's and couldn't wait to try their sandwiches.  I went in with my daughter to grab a sandwich and was very disappointed with the service.  I asked the cashier it they had sandwiches that my daughter would like and gave a few suggestions.  The woman kept saying no, no, no and didn't offer any anything.  It seemed very cold and that tells me she didn't care for my business.  They probably have great sandwiches but I like to sit in a friendly environment where my daughter and I can go through her homework.  I could understand if they were busy but the place was empty. This is not the place for me.  I will not be going back!

  • Review from Linda L.

    Campbell, CA

    3.0 star rating
    2/23/2010

    If not for having already been spoiled by the Sourdough Eatery's down here (Sourdough Eatery, California Sourdough, Fresh Baked Eatery, all owned by the same family), I might would be compelled to give a higher rating.

    Service was decent and quick.  The place is very clean and well kept.  The fresh baked sourdough bread is certainly a nice draw.

    So, I'm biased because I've had better sandwiches.  I got the Mike's Special:  Turkey, Roast Beef and Swiss on Sourdough.  Sandwiches come with the works:  mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and peppers.  Not sure if it was supposed to have mustard or not, but mine didn't come with it.

    The bread was warm!  It smelled and tasted giddily fresh, but was just a tad too dense and heavy.  The turkey was crumbly and somewhat dry, while the beef was a bit rubbery.  Neither had an outstanding flavor.  The sandwich overall lacked distinction so I found myself adding mustard, pickles and hot peppers to it.  (This was a to go sandwich that was brought home.)

    Not bad, but probably not a sandwich I'll remember much in the future.

  • Review from David H.

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    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    6/13/2011 1 Check-in Here

    For my first visit to Alotta's I ordered the hot roast beef with all the fixings on their freshly made sourdough bread. It was perfectly warm, delicious roast beef, and outstanding fresh bread. Delicious! A little pricey but well worth it.

  • Review from Lauren W.

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    Mountain View, CA

    4.0 star rating
    4/27/2010

    Alotta's is one of those hidden sandwich shops that just happens to make the best hot pastrami sandwich in the neighborhood! Their bread and ingredients are always fresh and they serve homemade macaroni salad and baked goods in addition to their sandwiches.

    I love the homey, laid back atmosphere and even though I haven't tasted all the sandwiches on the menu, I have no doubt that the rest of the choices are as delicious as my usual.

    Sandwiches are a little on the expensive side (around $8) and if I'm completely starving they won't fill me up. With sunny outside seating and a remodeled interior, its the perfect place for a lunch stop with friends or to pick up a sandwich for the road.

  • Review from Sally P.

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    Sunnyvale, CA

    5.0 star rating
    3/30/2010

    The Los Altos sandwich is delicious.  It's like having Dirk Nowitzki take you out for a night on the town, and then discreetly letting you know that he "forgot" a condom. So gentle, and so real.

    Nothing has ever gone so right for you, and you're starting to think this is some kind of dream.  It's not.  He's lying there next to you, feeding you a sandwich.  There's lots of onions on it but you don't care a bit.  It's not about bad breath anymore, you're way past that.  

    You wake up the next morning with a touch of mustard in the crook of your elbow, and bread crumbs littering your duvet.  All you can think about is, "when will I see him again?" instead of, "I can't believe they bake their own bread."  

    Get yours.

  • Review from Derrick V.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    7/17/2009

    In house fresh baked bread, no not like subway. This is way better.

    I got the north beach special, which is daily house roasted turkey, prosciutto, and jarlsberg cheese. The warm baked bread puts this sandwich over the top.

    I heard students line up out the door during the school year. Go now.

  • Review from Jazzy K.

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    Sunnyvale, CA

    5.0 star rating
    5/19/2007

    Zomg, so good.

    You see, I'm very easy to please when it comes to sandwiches [I love Lee's Sandwiches, Panera, Quiznos and what not...], so I wasn't expecting this good of a sandwich when I came to Alotta's with my friends.

    Kay, dude, the sandwiches are huge. Well, they're big enough [in my opinion] to be priced at $6 bucks+. EVERYTHING is fresh, lots of potato chips on one side of the store, a large array of drinks on the other. It was a cute, quaint little shop, but they're also remodeling [but I didn't notice that for awhile]. But man, the sandwich is delicious. The only thing I'd have to complain is the hard, sharp jagged ridge along the top of the bread, that digs into the top of my mouth, and well, that's not very pleasant. So I just peel the crust off.

    You can also order hot sandwiches... and other food on display. I think salad? I wasn't paying attention. [* I went back, and they have spaghetti, lasagna, noodles, etc.etc. :D]

    Lunch can get really busy, but if you can, check it out. It's nummy. :D

  • Review from Samantha R.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/5/2008

    So i'm eating a sandwich now and felt inclined to fill this out..

    The food here is AWESOME. you look at the menu and it seems pretty basic, but there's something about the way they do it that's out of the ordinary. You have to appreciate a place that's been around for how long?! There's a reason why this place has stood the test of time despite all the Quiznos, Togos, and 5 dollar footlongs that there are out there...

    I dig all their salad sides too. The different pasta, fruit, and potato salads are all pretty clutch, but my favorite has to be the cold pesto pasta salad. Its creamy goodness is just irresistible. Right now i'm eating the Joanne's Special,  and it always is consistent. The Turkey/Bacon/Avo is always a solid choice...basically nothing on their menu has ever steered me wrong.

    If you are in the area, there really aren't too many local gems that have been able to stick around...don't miss this place. It may not be going anywhere anytime soon, but why miss out?

  • Review from Caitlin K.

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    Mountain View, CA

    5.0 star rating
    10/19/2008

    Update (1/31/09): I am seriously OBSESSED with alotta's sandwiches! I have to go there at least once or twice a week. DELICIOUS freshly made sourdough makes the most fabulous sandwiches!

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    i love alotta's. i get the exact same thing at every sandwich place i go to, so i'm constantly trying to find whoever makes it the best. while it is not the best i've ever had, it's the best i've found in the area. pretty damn good turkey sandwich. the sourdough rolls are delicious...always warm, fresh bread every time i've been there. also, the store was recently renovated, and it looks really nice.

    the owner (or at least who i assume is the owner...he always seems to be running things when i've been there) is nice but quiet (i hate overly-friendly, exaggerated customer service that so many places have, so i don't really mind the understated people here...more genuine, if you ask me).

    the only annoying thing (not alotta's fault) is if you attempt to go right around noon on the weekdays- the deli fills with high school students (from a nearby high school) who are loud, rude, and obnoxious. avoid going at this time.

  • Review from noelle y.

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    San Mateo, CA

    4.0 star rating
    10/19/2008

    Los Altos Sub, oh how I love thee.

    Step 1: Freshly baked french roll - the perfect blend of crusty outside and chewy inside.  Don't try to be healthy by ordering wimpy wheat bread, it would ruin the sandwich.  Cut in half lengthwise.

    Step 2: Roasted turkey - flavorful and moist.  roasted in house and sliced to order.  Apply to bread.

    Step 3: Avocado & bacon - Bacon makes everything better.  Add on top of turkey.

    Step 4: Add additional toppings to taste and toast gently.

    Step 5: Place in mouth and prepare yourself to eat the best sandwich ever.  

    Step 6: Go back to work but come back the next day for another LA Sub.

    Are there other sandwiches on the menu?  Of course, but I always stick to my favorite.  Thanks to Alotta's for making the most addicting sandwich. *minus one star for not being open on Sundays :(

  • Review from JASMIN O.

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    San Jose, CA

    2.0 star rating
    3/13/2010

    My best friend took me here one day, and sorry to say, but major fail? Maybe it was because we went late in the day, but the bread wasn't mouth watering good or tantalizing my nostrils with its fresh out the oven smell. The condiments weren't anything out of the ordinary and the meat choices were typical.

    I wasn't looking for a Van Gogh of sandwich type shops, but if I'm gonna drive all the way to Los Altos for a sandwich, for that price, um.. can we just go to TOGO's?

  • Review from Phillip W.

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    Los Altos, CA

    3.0 star rating
    12/27/2009

    This should be a 5 star place, but i have to take off TWO stars for the price. First of all, let me start by saying that the food here is awesome. They bake their own sourdough bread which is fantastic, and they roast their own turkey. The rest of the ingrediants they use are top notch. My favorite is the Mike's special which is roast beef, turkey,swiss cheese + all the rest of the usual stuff. Trust me, its good. Theres always a wait there because alot of people go.

    Now lets address the price. When i came here in high school, a Mikes special was 5.25$. I watched over the years as the price went up. It now stands at 7.45$! Plus tax it comes out to about 8$ for a sandwich. That is simply unacceptable.

  • Review from Lori K.

    San Jose, CA

    4.0 star rating
    4/2/2010 1 photo

    By now, I've probably passed by this place hundreds of times, yet I came here for the first time just a couple weeks ago.  Shame on me.  I've been missing out!

    I got Mike's Special (turkey, roast beef, and swiss cheese).  The sandwich was really tasty and had lots of fresh ingredients.  I highly recommend trying your sandwich on their freshly baked sourdough roll.

    Some of the sandwiches can get a little pricey (up to $7.45), but the freshness of the bread and quality of the ingredients makes it worth it.  They're also pretty large.  The shop is cute and clean.  There's a few tables and a couple TVs.  I'll definitely be back to give other sandwiches a try!

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