Bay Cities Italian Deli

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1517 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Welcome to Bay Cities Italian Deli & Baker. Since 1925, we have specialized in homemade, authentic Italian specialties, like our freshly baked pasta dishes, bread, and rolls. You can choose from all of our delicious menu items to cater your next big event.

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Dustin S.
9/6/2025

The best Italian deli and sandwich, period. This sandwich defines the genre. Been eating here for twenty years now. Nothing else comes close: New York, Boston, Philly, SF anywhere. I can't believe...

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Impossible Girl G.
9/25/2025

I live in LA county and have heard of Bay Cities for a while, but it's a bit of a trek to get the the Westside. I happen to be in the area during the afternoon and ordered via their website. I got...

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Ken K.
9/21/2025

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BREAD?!?! I used to live a few blocks away and I definitely raved about the sandwiches to everyone that was paying a visit to Santa Monica. I hadn't been back in some time...

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Olivia P.
10/11/2025

Tried Bay Cities again since everyone is obsessed and I just don't know... the bread works my jaw like no one's business and the ratio makes it so tough to enjoy the content of the sandwich. The...

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Michele G.
10/12/2025

Hungry in Santa Monica? You have to stop by Bay Cities! There is always a line, but it does move quickly. They make sandwiches all day long and they are absolutely delicious. They also have a hot...

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