(619) 265-0218
6930 Alvarado Rd
San Diego,
CA
92120
32.7758
-117.05
Neighborhoods: Mid-City, College Area, College East
Price:
$
D Z AKIN'S
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About D Z Akin's
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – La Mesa's New York-style deli serves oversized sandwiches, hearty dinner platter and specialties like cheese blintzes and potato pancakes that can be hard to find in San Diego. Open since 1980, the restaurant has expanded five times since its humble beginning. It includes a take-out deli, bakery and gift shop in addition to the main dining room. Like at any respectable home-style spot, the breakfast menu is available all day.
10/31/07
Best in San Diego - almost NY quality
by walker_s at Citysearch
NY style deli:
The menu also boasts 134 sandwiches (including awesome Triple-Deckers) piled sky-high with fine Deli Meats as well as complete Dinner Entrees such as: Corned Beef and Cabbage, Roast Brisket of Beef, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. An entire menu page is dedicated to the fountain menu which includes Sundaes, Shakes, Malts and Sodas with every delicious accompaniment imaginable.
- Pros: FULL menu with hundreds of items, good value
03/09/07
My FAVORITE DELI!
by corapates at Citysearch
I love this restaurant. My daughter gets the Matzo Ball soup every time. My favorite is the pastrami on rye. The bakery is AMAZING. I've sampled almost every dessert there. For cakes, the best is the one with the sliced kiwi's on top. It's a Jewish Delicatessin and the last time I was there I got a box of Hannaka Cookies in the shape of the star of David, Menorah and Drieydl. Where else can you find stuff like that in San Diego. If you're into fancy, shmancy places - this is not for you. The decor is 'diner - 50's style'. If getting a dessert, I recommend the "Bloomingdales" - and split it with at least 5 friends.
- Pros: Super bakery - cookies galore
- Cons: Parking is terrible - it seems like that's the case with any business that's good. (sigh)
The Details on D Z Akin's
Know Before You Go:
Calorie counters can check out lighter options that include sugar-free pancake syrup, egg whites and fat-free desserts.
Look Good:
For the true D.Z. Akin's experience, order up a pastrami on rye with coleslaw.
The Extras:
Children won't have a problem here; kiddie options include grilled cheese, chicken strips, PB&J sandwiches and fried chicken.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Smoking Permitted:
No
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