Deli Belly – American
Step into a bustling neighborhood sanctuary where the air is thick with the savory aroma of steaming pastrami and toasted rye bread. Towering classics like the molten, marbled Reuben and zesty spicy pastrami are served alongside crisp, garden-fresh vegetarian options and creamy albacore tuna, each bite offering a satisfying harmony of textures and bold, traditional flavors. Whether you’re tucking into a saucy, cheese-laden meatball sub or a light chicken salad sandwich, the experience is one of pure, unpretentious comfort that leaves every guest thoroughly satisfied.
8396, Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA, 91942 +16193030943 https://delibellyusa.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Deli Belly
Dairy-Free at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, B.L.T. and Garden Salad - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, B.L.T. and Garden Salad - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, Veggie Up and Spicy Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including CBR Wrap, Spicy Tuna and BBQ Roast Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, Garden Salad - Small and Combo Upgrade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, Veggie Up and Garden Salad - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, Spicy Tuna and Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Deli Belly
Deli Belly in La Mesa has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich and Tuna Salad - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Deli Belly
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Antipasto Salad - Small | 16.1 g | 95.4 g |
| Italian BBQ Beef | 99.8 g | 76.2 g |
| Firefighter | 8.6 g | 74.6 g |
| Big Belly Boy | 91.3 g | 70.7 g |
| The FA | 20 g | 62.7 g |
| Chicken Salad - Small | 7.1 g | 59.3 g |
| Varsity | 13.4 g | 58 g |
| CBR Wrap | 19.1 g | 58 g |
| Sweet N' Smokey | 17.3 g | 53 g |
| Custom Sandwich | 91.7 g | 50.1 g |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | 16.4 g | 49.7 g |
| Greek Salad - Small | 19 g | 47.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Deli Belly Originals
- Ham & Cheese - $10.95: Deluxe ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T. - $10.95: Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian - $10.95: Lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, banana peppers, cucumber, provolone cheese, olive oil and vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich - $10.95: Lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $10.95: Lettuce, tomato, onion, Swiss cheese and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Deli Belly Signatures
- Meatball Sub - $12.95: Italian style beef meatballs with marinara and provolone cheese on a sub roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The FA - $12.95: Top round corned beef, top round pastrami, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and Thousand Island dressing on an onion roll Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ruben - $12.95: Top round corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing on rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Pastrami - $12.95: Top round pastrami, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and Thousand Island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pastrami - $12.95: Top round pastrami, 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese, onion, jalapeño, Dijon and deli mustard Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef - $12.95: London broil roast beef, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Roast Beef - $12.95: London broil roast beef, provolone cheese and BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy BBQ Roast Beef - $12.95: London broil roast beef, onion, jalapeño, BBQ sauce, 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Italian - $12.95: Mortadella, genoa salami, pepperoni, 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño, mayo and deli mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frankie - $12.95: Genoa salami, mortadella, hot cappy, deluxe ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, mayo, Italian dressing on a sub roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali BCA - $12.95: Bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, choice of cheese and mayo Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy B.L.T. - $12.95: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño, 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese, mayo and deli mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle So Gouda - $12.95: Chipotle chicken, chipotle gouda cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, pepperoncini and chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club - $12.95: Oven gold turkey, Vermont cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard and mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet N' Smokey - $12.95: Maple honey turkey, havarti cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and honey mustard on a sub roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Varsity - $12.95: Oven gold turkey, provolone cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo and deli dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firefighter - $12.95: Oven gold turkey, London broil roast beef, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Law Enforcer - $12.95: Deluxe ham, chipotle chicken, 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese, banana peppers, onion, tomato and Dijon mustard Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Wrap - $12.95: Lettuce, onion, and provolone cheese with choice of spinach or tomato basil wrap. Choice of Mayo, Buffalo, or BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- CBR Wrap - $12.95: Grilled chicken, bacon, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, ranch with choice of spinach or tomato basil wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Wrap - $12.95: Grilled chicken, feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, olives and Greek dressing with choice of spinach or tomato basil wrap Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna - $12.95: Albacore tuna, 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño, deli mustard and chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Up - $12.95: Lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, sprouts, banana peppers, cucumber, avocado, provolone cheese, olive oil and vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Deli Belly Premiums
- Rancho Overload - $13.95: Oven gold turkey, top round pastrami and cheddar cheese with pickles, tomato, Dijon and Thousand Island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double New Yorker - $13.95: Top round pastrami, havarti and provolone cheese with pickles, Dijon mustard, and Thousand Island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Belly Boy - $13.95: Oven gold turkey, London broil roast beef, deluxe ham, Vermont cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, mayo and mustard on a sub roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian BBQ Beef - $13.95: Roast beef, salami, mortadella, hot cappi, deluxe ham, provolone and cheddar cheese, lettuce, banana peppers, mayo and BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Deli Belly Salads
- Garden Salad - Small - $4.5: Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - Large - $8.95: Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - Small - $5.5: Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, pepperoncini, olives and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - Large - $9.95: Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, pepperoncini, olives and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad - Small - $5.5: Tuna, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad - Large - $9.95: Tuna, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - Small - $5.5: Chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, olives and Swiss cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - Large - $9.95: Chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, olives and Swiss cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - Small - $5.5: Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and Vermont cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - Large - $9.95: Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and Vermont cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto Salad - Small - $5.5: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, olives, salami, ham and provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto Salad - Large - $9.95: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, olives, salami, ham and provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - Small - $6.5: Grilled chicken, boiled egg, avocado, bacon, lettuce and tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - Large - $11.95: Grilled chicken, boiled egg, avocado, bacon, lettuce and tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Build Your Own Sandwich
- Custom Sandwich - $11.95: Choice of bread, condiments, meat, cheese, and veggies Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Trays
- Small Sandwich Tray - $65: Choice of 3 meats & assorted bread. Feeds up to 10 people Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Sandwich Tray - $115: Choice of 4 meats & assorted bread. Feeds up to 20 people Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Wrap Tray - $75: Choice of 3 meats & assorted bread. Feeds up to 10 people Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Wrap Tray - $135: Choice of 4 meats & assorted bread. Feeds up to 20 people Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Salad Trays
- Potato Salad Tray - Large - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad Tray - Large - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Pasta Salad Tray - Large - $35 Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Combo Upgrade - $3.99: Add chips and a drink to any sandwich Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Extra Topping (Catering) - $5: Bacon, Avocado, Feta, Hard Boiled Egg, Grilled Chicken, or Extra Dressing
Frequently Asked Questions about Deli Belly
- Is Deli Belly dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Deli Belly has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad - Large, B.L.T. and Garden Salad - Small.
- What can I eat at Deli Belly on a dairy-free diet?
- Garden Salad - Large, B.L.T. and Garden Salad - Small carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Deli Belly have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Garden Salad - Large and Garden Salad - Small.
- Is Deli Belly gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Deli Belly?
- Antipasto Salad - Small, at roughly 95.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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