Colombo's Deli

Deli in Pacifica. 33 sandwiches, 5 wraps on the menu; the best scores 89.

Deli · Pacifica, San Mateo County

About

  • 38on the menu
  • 64typical Sandwich Score
  • 89best Sandwich Score
  • Btier, by the typical sandwich
  • 3house-made layers
TypeDeli
WherePacifica, San Mateo County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu33 sandwiches, 5 wraps
Breadssourdough roll, sweet french roll, choice of bread, house baked focaccia, wrap, dutch crunch, and 2 more
Menu read2026-09

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Logo: Colombo's Deli, from its Facebook page

Where it is

Particularly interesting

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 64 (the median of 30 scored plainly). 1 item is listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

  1. 49er 84 excellent

    sourdough roll, cold: house cooked roast beef; blue cheese; deli mustard; mayo; lettuce; onions.

  2. BBQ Beef 60 solid

    sweet french roll, toasted: house cooked all natural roast beef slowly roasted in barbecue sauce; grilled onions; grilled peppers.

  3. Boston Grinder 70 very good

    sourdough roll, cold: mortadella (high tier); boiled ham; genoa salame; extra mayo; extra american cheese (low tier); extra lettuce; extra tomato.

  4. Breakfast Sandwich 46 rough

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: 2 hand scrambled eggs; bacon; sausage; ham.

  5. Catalina 58 solid

    house baked focaccia, pressed: rosemary ham; brie cheese; tomato; honey mustard (low tier).

  6. Chicken Caesar Wrap wrap 56 solid

    wrap, cold: house grilled chicken; caesar dressing (low tier); fine crouton crumb; romaine; provolone cheese.

  7. Club House 71 very good

    dutch crunch, toasted: ham; turkey; bacon; swiss cheese; american cheese (low tier); mayo; lettuce; tomato.

  8. Coppa 68 very good

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: hot or mild coppa (high tier); mustard; mayo; onions; pickles; lettuce; tomato.

  9. Esplanade 50 solid

    house baked focaccia, pressed: artichokes; roasted red peppers; lacey swiss; extra virgin olive oil (high tier).

  10. Godchild 49 rough (much of this build is inferred)

    sweet french roll, cold: house cooked peppered turkey; sopressata (high tier); teleme cheese; roasted red peppers; olive oil; oregano.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Teleme Cheese.

  11. Godfather 57 solid

    sourdough roll, cold: mortadella (high tier); toscano salame; coppa (high tier); prosciutto (high tier); provolone cheese; oil; vinegar; oregano; pepperoncini; artichoke hearts; onions; tomato; lettuce.

    Worth a look: 3 high-tier layers: mortadella, coppa, prosciutto.

  12. Godmother 62 very good

    sourdough roll, cold: house cooked garlic rosemary turkey; provolone cheese; oil; vinegar; lettuce; tomato; onions; pepperoncini; artichoke hearts.

  13. Grilled Chicken 89 outstanding

    sweet french roll, toasted: grilled in house never frozen chicken (house-made); bacon; lettuce; tomato; avocado; mayo.

    Worth a look: house-made: Grilled Chicken.

  14. Ham Wrap wrap 69 very good

    wrap, cold: mayo; ham; swiss cheese; spinach; cucumber; tomato.

  15. Hobbs Gobbler 80 excellent

    dutch crunch, cold: smoked turkey; havarti cheese; mayo; wasabi mustard; lettuce; tomato.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Wasabi Mustard.

  16. Lindamar 43 rough

    house baked focaccia, pressed: roasted porketta; crescenza cheese; extra virgin olive oil (high tier); sweet italian peppers.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Crescenza Cheese.

  17. Lt. Colombo 55 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    sourdough roll, cold: house cooked turkey; roast beef; crescenza cheese; pâté; pesto; oil; lettuce; tomato; black pepper.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Crescenza Cheese.

  18. Manor 54 solid

    house baked focaccia, pressed: roasted turkey; prosciutto cotto (high tier); fontal cheese; olive oil; pesto sauce; roasted tomato.

  19. Meatball Sub 87 outstanding

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: handmade meatballs; fresh marinara sauce; melted mozzarella.

  20. Napoleon 55 solid

    sourdough roll, cold: prosciutto (high tier); aged provolone; pesto; roasted tomato spread; olive oil.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Roasted Tomato Spread.

  21. Paisano 46 rough

    sourdough roll, cold: imported prosciutto (high tier); shredded parmesan reggiano cheese; extra virgin olive oil (high tier).

  22. Palmetto 46 rough (much of this build is inferred)

    house baked focaccia, pressed: roast beef; taleggio cheese; roasted red peppers; truffle butter.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Taleggio Cheese, Truffle Butter.

  23. Philadelphia Hoagie 81 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    sweet french roll, cold: cotto salame; provolone cheese; genoa salami; prosciutto (high tier); oil; oregano; crushed red pepper; onion; lettuce; tomato.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Crushed Red Pepper.

  24. Prosciutto Domestic 68 very good

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: domestic prosciutto (high tier); mayo; mustard; onions; pickles; lettuce; tomato.

  25. Reuben 89 outstanding

    toasted rye, toasted: corned beef; sauerkraut; thousand island dressing (low tier); melted swiss cheese.

  26. Roast Beef Bomb 66 very good

    sourdough roll, cold: house cooked roast beef; mozzarella; roasted red peppers; onions; lettuce; oil; vinegar.

  27. Roast Beef Wrap wrap 65 very good

    wrap, cold: house cooked roast beef; house made russian dressing (house-made); lettuce; roasted red pepper; cheddar cheese.

    Worth a look: house-made: Russian Dressing (Thousand Island).

  28. Rockaway 51 solid

    house baked focaccia, pressed: portabella mushrooms; roasted red peppers; fresh mozzarella (high tier); red onions; extra virgin olive oil (high tier).

  29. Salmon Sandwich 89 outstanding

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: smoked salmon; cream cheese; capers; onions; lettuce; tomato.

  30. Sicilian 59 solid

    sourdough roll, cold: hot or mild sicilian sausage; ricotta cheese; olive oil; lettuce; tomato; pepperoncini.

  31. Steak Sandwich 58 solid

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: grilled skirt steak; grilled onions; melted mozzarella cheese; mayo; house made roasted garlic spread (house-made).

    Worth a look: house-made: Roasted Garlic.

  32. The Morning Commute 58 solid

    sliced wheat, toasted: maple ham; cheddar cheese; mayo; cucumber.

  33. Tomaso's Special 80 excellent

    sourdough roll, toasted: house cooked turkey; bacon; melted swiss cheese; cheddar cheese; mayo; lettuce; tomato.

  34. Tuna Salad Sandwich 87 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: tuna salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  35. Turkey Wrap wrap 70 very good

    wrap, cold: pesto spread; turkey; havarti cheese; tomato; spinach.

  36. Tuscan Sub 65 very good (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: tuscan style turkey; imported asiago pressato cheese; deli dressing; onions; roasted tomato; lettuce.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Deli Dressing.

  37. Vegetarian 56 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: avocado; artichoke hearts; cucumbers; roasted red peppers; pepperoncini; onions; pickles; tomato; lettuce; mustard; mayo; choice of cheese.

  38. Veggie Wrap wrap not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    wrap, cold: hummus; black pepper; avocado; spinach; cucumber; roasted red pepper; red onion.

What you can build

Bread
sourdough roll, sweet french roll, dutch crunch