C's Ice Cream & Deli – American
This sun-drenched neighborhood haunt hums with the comforting aroma of toasted bagels and freshly brewed coffee, inviting guests to linger over hearty, hand-crafted sandwiches. From the savory layers of the Barnyard to the zesty Dublin served on a fragrant basil bagel, each dish delivers a soulful bite that pairs perfectly with the nostalgic indulgence of a hand-scooped ice cream cone.
Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, California CA 92125 https://csdeli.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests highlight the diverse menu variety and appreciate the range of options available for a quick and reliable lunch. Celebrated for being a solid choice for a casual midday bite, reviewers note the straightforward atmosphere makes it a practical destination for a meal with partners.
Menu
Breakfast Sandwiches
- The Dublin: Toasted swirled rye, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted swiss cheese, warmed corned beef Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Barnyard: Toasted wheat, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Classic: Toasted sourdough, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted american cheese, black forest ham Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Veg Again: Toasted wheat, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted provolone, red ripe tomatoes, red onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Home Run: Toasted french roll, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted american cheese, crispy bacon, black forest ham Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Basil Bagel: Choice of bagel, red ripe tomatoes, basil pesto, cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Bacon Cheddar Bagel: Choice of bagel, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Famous Bagel: Choice of bagel, turkey, cream cheese, red ripe tomatoes, red onions, avocado, american cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Breakfast Plate: Fluffy scrambled eggs, choice of toasted bread, crispy bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
Build Your Own Sandwiches
- Turkey Sandwich - $6.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Forest Ham Sandwich - $5.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Sandwich - $6.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef Sandwich - $6.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Pastrami Sandwich - $6.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Salad Sandwich - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $5.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $5.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salami Sandwich - $6.45 Available at: lunch
- B.L.T. - $5.95: Bacon, lettuce, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Sandwich - $6.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- LoCal Chicken Sandwich - $6.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Sandwiches
- The Cowboy BBQ - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $6.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Ham Melt - $6.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Pizzaz - $6.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toasted Cheese - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- P.B. & J. - $2.95: Peanut butter and jelly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Beefer - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Californian - $6.95: Turkey, black forest ham, swiss, american cheese, french roll, everything on it Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Italian Sub - $6.95: Genoa, mortadella, cotto salami, provolone, vinegar, oil, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncinis Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Vegie Delight - $5.95: Avocado, swiss, american cheese, sprouts, cucumbers, whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Cheese - $5.95: Swiss, american, provolone cheese, french roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The B.L.T.A. - $6.85: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, vinegar, oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- C's Reuben Sandwich - $7.45: Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, toasted rye, thousand island, mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- C's Rachel Sandwich - $7.45: Hot pastrami, melted swiss, sauerkraut, toasted rye, thousand island, mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- The C.B.C. - $7.45: Mesquite chicken breast, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, french roll, honey dijon mustard Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Ox B.L.T. - $7.95: Hot roast beef, crispy bacon, blue marbled jack cheese, french roll, mayo, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Roast Beef Deluxe - $7.95: Hot roast beef, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, toasted rye, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayo, horseradish, ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The A.T.C. - $7.45: Avocado, turkey, provolone cheese Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Jim - $7.95: Turkey, avocado, bacon, provolone cheese, french roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Chicken Club - $7.95: Hot breaded chicken breast, swiss cheese, crispy bacon, onion roll, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, vinegar, oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The C's Club - $7.95: Triple-decker, turkey, crispy bacon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Sandwich - $7.45: Chicken breast, avocado, parmesan, french roll, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Turbo - $6.95: Turkey, crispy bacon, sourdough, dijon mustard Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Ultimate B.L.T. - $7.45: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, hot turkey, cheddar, mayo, sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Noche - $7.95: Black forest ham, italian salami, french roll, olive tapenade, tomatoes, onions, muenster cheese, mustard, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Turkey Muenster - $7.45: Turkey, crispy bacon, muenster cheese, whole wheat, honey dijon mustard Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Salami-Ham - $7.45: Black forest ham, wine cured salami, blue marbled jack, sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmegeddon - $7.95: Chicken parm, spicy marinara, french roll, mayo, tomatoes, onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Artichoke - $7.95: Roast beef, french roll, provolone, artichoke hearts, mayo, tomatoes, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- C's Philly Cheese - $7.45: Roast beef, sauteed onions, provolone, mustard, mayo, french roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Olde Fashioned - $6.95: Black forest ham, sourdough, swiss, dijon mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Great Pastrami - $6.95: Hot pastrami, french roll, swiss, dijon mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Muffuletta - $7.45: Chicken salad, italian dry salami, provolone, french roll, italian dressing, lettuce, tomato, onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cordon Bleu - $7.95: Breaded chicken breast, swiss, ham, italian spiced bread crumbs, onion roll, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, vinegar, oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Chicken in a Wrap - $7.45: Breaded chicken breast, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, vinegar, oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken - $7.95: Breaded chicken breast, Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce, provolone, bleu cheese dressing, french roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Roaster - $7.95: Turkey, pepperoni, parmesan, french roll, mayo, tomato, onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Roast Beef Jalapeno - $7.95: Roast beef, muenster, jalapenos, french roll, tomatoes, onions, mayo, french dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Avocado - $0.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Cheese - $0.95: American, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Muenster, Pepper-Jack, or Blue Marbled Jack Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Add Sprouts - $0.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Double Meat - $2.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Catering Platters
- The Deluxe Platter: Turkey, roast beef, ham, swiss, american cheese, potato salad, macaroni salad, bread slices Available at: dinner, lunch
- C's Italian Antipasto: Genoa, mortadella, capicola, dry salami, provolone, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncinis Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Fruit Platter: Seasonal fresh fruits Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Gourmet Salad Platter: Choice of Greek Chicken, Roast Beef Atkins, Chicken Caesar, Chef, or Bacon Artichoke Salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Sandwich Platter: Assorted sandwiches with lettuce and tomato Available at: lunch
- 3 Foot Sub: Choice of Californian or Italian Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Foot Sub: Choice of Californian or Italian Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Vegie Platter: Seasonal vegetables with ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about C's Ice Cream & Deli
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, budget-friendly midday meal with diverse menu options like hand-crafted sandwiches and bagels would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational and can be contacted through their website at https://csdeli.com/ for specific daily hours.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include The Dublin on a basil bagel, The Barnyard, The Classic, The Vegie Delight, and the Chicken Cordon Bleu.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This neighborhood haunt is unique for pairing hand-crafted sandwiches like the Dublin and Barnyard with nostalgic, hand-scooped ice cream cones.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options through items like The Vegie Delight and customizable additions like cheese.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) deli is a practical choice for a reliable, casual lunch, though it maintains a moderate 3.0/5 rating.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- C's Ice Cream & Deli specializes in American cuisine, featuring a variety of hand-crafted deli sandwiches, bagels, and ice cream.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- C's Ice Cream & Deli is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant offering affordable American deli sandwiches and ice cream.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The casual atmosphere, budget-friendly pricing, and diverse menu featuring sandwiches and ice cream make it a practical choice for families.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests love the diverse menu variety and appreciate the range of reliable lunch options for a casual midday bite.
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