Pop's Deli & Grill

Deli · Hayward, Alameda County

Where it is

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Particularly interesting

• La Ensenada (45): ingredient not in the pantry: Jalapeño Pepper Sauce
• Polish Sausage or Hot Link (42): rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Kielbasa

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 60 (the median of 31 scored plainly). 1 item is listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

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

   hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), 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 39 rough

   hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), 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 73 very good

   white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: 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 not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: hot dog (low tier).

15. Hot Roast Beef 48 rough

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: hot roast beef; mashed potatoes; gravy.

16. Hot Turkey 48 rough

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), 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

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: bbq chicken breast; grilled onions; bacon; cheddar cheese.

19. Loaded Chicken 53 solid

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: grilled chicken breast; sautéed mushrooms; grilled onions; melted swiss cheese.

20. Loaded Tri-Tip 72 very good

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: marinated tri-tip; grilled onions; sautéed mushrooms; swiss cheese.

21. Loaded Turkey 58 solid

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), 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 42 rough

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: polish sausage; hot link.

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

26. Poorboy 74 very good

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), 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 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: tender marinated beef tri-tip; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

29. Tri-Tip Dip 51 solid

    french roll (inferred from the name), 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 89 outstanding

    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)

Menu read 2026-09; items and prices change. The Sandwich Score is the site's opinion of each recipe as the menu lists it, not a review of the shop. Tiers and house-made marks follow the menu's own wording.