Pop's Deli & Grill

Deli in Hayward. 30 sandwiches, 3 hot dogs on the menu; the best scores 91.

Stacked croissant sandwiches with toothpicks, with the Pop's Deli & Grill logo overlaid
Photo: Pop's Deli & Grill, from its website

Deli · Hayward, Alameda County

About

Pop's Deli & Grill is a deli in Hayward, independently owned. The site read its menu and scored every sandwich on it as the menu lists it; what follows is the menu, drawn and scored, not a review.

Type
Deli
Where
Hayward, Alameda County, California
Ownership
Independent
On the menu
30 sandwiches, 3 hot dogs; the best Sandwich Score is 91
Breads
light rye, french roll, Hot Dog Bun, buttered english muffin, english muffin or flour tortilla, sliced sourdough, and 2 more
Worth a look
2 items with something notable
Menu
The menu this page was read from, read 2026-09 · Website
Directions
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Where it is

Particularly interesting

The sandwiches

  1. Californian 75 very good

    light rye, cold: avocado; mushrooms; monterey jack cheese; cheddar cheese; lettuce; tomatoes.

  2. Chicken Caesar Sando 62 very good

    french roll, cold: sliced chicken breast; romaine lettuce; tomato; shredded parmesan cheese; caesar dressing (low tier).

  3. Chicken Veneto 66 very good

    french roll, toasted: chicken breast; provolone cheese; pesto sauce.

  4. Chicken del Mar 64 very good

    french roll, toasted: filet of breast of chicken; ham; melted swiss cheese; honey mustard dressing (low tier).

  5. Chicken, Bacon, Ranch 55 solid

    bread not stated, toasted: charbroiled chicken breast; bacon; ranch (low tier); cheddar.

  6. Chickencado 64 very good

    french roll, toasted: chicken; avocado; sweet red onion; sprouts; tomato.

  7. Chili Dog hot dog 38 rough

    Hot Dog Bun (bread not stated on the menu), toasted: hot dog (low tier); chili.

  8. Delano 81 excellent

    french roll, cold: ham; pepperoni; bacon; provolone cheese; lettuce; tomato; sweet red onion.

  9. Deli Club 68 very good

    bread not stated, cold: turkey; ham; bacon; american cheese (low tier); swiss cheese; lettuce; tomatoes.

  10. Deli Muffin 51 solid

    buttered english muffin, cold: scrambled egg; ham, bacon, or sausage; american cheese (low tier).

  11. Denver 74 very good

    english muffin or flour tortilla, cold: egg; ham; cheddar cheese; green onion; bell pepper.

  12. Dorado 61 solid

    french roll, cold: avocado; cucumber; cream cheese; sprouts; tomato; red onion.

  13. Gourmet 60 solid

    french roll, cold: ham; avocado; cream cheese; sprouts; onion; tomatoes.

  14. Hot Dog hot dog 38 rough

    Hot Dog Bun (bread not stated on the menu), toasted: hot dog (low tier).

  15. Hot Roast Beef 48 rough

    bread not stated, toasted: hot roast beef; mashed potatoes; gravy.

  16. Hot Turkey 45 rough

    bread not stated, toasted: hot turkey; mashed potatoes; gravy.

  17. La Ensenada 45 rough

    french roll, toasted: chicken filet; special jalapeño pepper sauce; melted monterey jack cheese.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Jalapeño Pepper Sauce.

  18. Loaded BBQ Chicken 55 solid

    bread not stated, toasted: bbq chicken breast; grilled onions; bacon; cheddar cheese.

  19. Loaded Chicken 53 solid

    bread not stated, toasted: grilled chicken breast; sautéed mushrooms; grilled onions; melted swiss cheese.

  20. Loaded Tri-Tip 71 very good

    bread not stated, toasted: marinated tri-tip; grilled onions; sautéed mushrooms; swiss cheese.

  21. Loaded Turkey 56 solid

    bread not stated, toasted: turkey; sautéed mushrooms; grilled onions; melted swiss cheese.

  22. Meatball Marinara 87 outstanding

    french roll, toasted: whole meatballs; marinara sauce; melted provolone cheese.

  23. Monterey 50 solid

    french roll, toasted: roast beef; monterey jack cheese; mushrooms marinated in wine and butter sauce.

  24. Pepper Cheese Steak 54 solid

    french roll, toasted: sliced roast beef; sautéed onions; melted pepper cheese.

  25. Polish Sausage or Hot Link hot dog 41 rough

    Hot Dog Bun (bread not stated on the menu), toasted: polish sausage; hot link.

    Worth a look: rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Kielbasa.

  26. Poorboy 65 very good

    bread not stated, cold: italian dry salami; turkey; ham; american cheese (low tier); natural swiss cheese; lettuce; tomatoes.

  27. Portofino 52 solid

    sliced sourdough, cold: sliced turkey breast; provolone cheese; sundried tomato pesto; green leaf lettuce.

  28. Tri Tip 42 rough

    bread not stated, toasted: tender marinated beef tri-tip.

  29. Tri-Tip Dip 51 solid

    Hoagie Roll (bread not stated on the menu), toasted: marinated tri-tip; au jus.

  30. Turkeyberry 50 solid

    wheat, cold: turkey; cranberry sauce; stuffing.

  31. Turkeycado 69 very good

    french roll, cold: turkey; avocado; sweet red onion; sprouts; sliced tomato.

  32. Vegalone 91 legendary

    french roll, cold: sliced tomatoes; cucumbers; red onion; italian dressing; provolone cheese.

  33. Wild Steer 64 very good

    french roll, toasted: roast beef; melted jack cheese; mild green chilis; lettuce; sliced tomato.

What you can build

Bread
French Roll, Wheat, Sliced Sourdough, Light Rye, Dark Rye, White, Dutch Crunch
Cheese
Swiss, Monterey Jack, Provolone, American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack
Extras
Avocado (1.50), Bacon (1.50), Cheese (1.00), Sautéed Mushrooms (1.25), Oven Roasted Turkey (1.50)
Protein
Salami, Egg Salad, Ham, B.L.T., French Dip, Hot Pastrami, Oven Roasted Turkey (1.50)