Grand Leader Market & Deli

Corner store in San Bruno. 29 sandwiches, 1 hot dog on the menu; the best scores 89.

Storefront at dusk with a Grand Leader Market & Deli sign, a red Oven Roasted Turkey band, neon signs and two patio tables.
Photo: Grand Leader Market & Deli, from its website

Corner store · San Bruno, San Mateo County

About

  • 30on the menu
  • 58typical Sandwich Score
  • 89best Sandwich Score
  • Ctier, by the typical sandwich
  • 1house-made layer
TypeCorner store
WhereSan Bruno, San Mateo County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu29 sandwiches, 1 hot dog
Breadschoice of bread, dutch crunch, soft roll, sourdough roll, Hot Dog Bun, rye
Menu read2026-09

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Where it is

Particularly interesting

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 58 (the median of 9 scored plainly). 4 items are listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

  1. BBQ Beef 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: bbq beef; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  2. Black Forest Ham 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: black forest ham; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  3. Bologna 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: bologna; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  4. Chicken Breast {House-Made} 77 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: chicken breast; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  5. Chicken Cordon Bleu 50 solid

    dutch crunch, cold: chicken breast; black forest ham; swiss cheese; butter.

  6. Chicken Parmesan 79 excellent

    soft roll, toasted: homemade breaded chicken breast (house-made); marinara sauce; parmesan.

    Worth a look: house-made: Fried Chicken.

  7. Chicken Salad {House-Made} 76 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: chicken salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  8. Classic B.L.T. 88 outstanding

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: bacon; lettuce; tomato.

  9. Club (Ham & Turkey) 87 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: ham; turkey; bacon; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (club as it is served).

  10. Deli Turkey 84 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: deli turkey; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  11. Dry Or Spicy Salami 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: dry or spicy salami; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  12. Galantina not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: galantina.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Galantina.

  13. Godfather Sandwich 43 rough (much of this build is inferred)

    sourdough roll, cold: toscano salami; antipasta; asiago cheese; tomato; spicy mustard.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Antipasto Mix.

  14. Honey Baked Ham not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: honey baked ham; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  15. 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).

  16. Hot Link Extreme 49 rough

    soft roll, toasted: hot link; spicy mustard; coleslaw; barbecue sauce.

  17. Hot Or Mild Coppa 75 very good (much of this build is inferred)

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

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

  18. Italian Combo 58 solid

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), cold: ham; salami; mortadella (high tier); galantina; provolone cheese.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Galantina.

  19. Meatball {House-Made} 87 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: meatball; marinara; provolone.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (meatball sub as it is served).

  20. Mortadella 74 very good (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: mortadella (high tier); lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  21. New Yorker 83 excellent

    rye, toasted: hot pastrami; coleslaw; smoked swiss cheese; thousand island.

  22. Old Chicago 89 outstanding

    rye, toasted: hot pastrami; smoked cheddar cheese; sauerkraut; mustard; pickles.

  23. Pastrami 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: pastrami; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  24. Prosciutto 74 very good (much of this build is inferred)

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

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

  25. Roast Beef {House-Made} 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: roast beef; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  26. Roast Turkey 58 solid

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: roast turkey; cranberry sauce; cream cheese.

  27. Roast Turkey {House-Made} 84 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: roast turkey; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  28. Toscano Salami not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: toscano salami; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

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

  29. Tuna Salad {House-Made} 87 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), 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).

  30. Veggie 46 rough

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: avocado; cheese.

What you can build

Bread
White, Wheat, Rye, Sourdough, Sourdough Roll, Sweet Roll, Dutch Crunch Roll, Wheat Roll
Cheese
American, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Havarti, Asiago, Smoked Gouda
Extras
Domestic Cheese, Premium Cheese, Bacon, Avocado, Cranberry
Produce
Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickle, Jalapeno, Avocado
Protein
Roast Beef, Roast Turkey, Meatball, Chicken Breast, Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, Deli Turkey, Honey Baked Ham, Ham & Turkey Club, Black Forest Ham, Bologna, Bacon, Mortadella, Prosciutto, Hot Dog, Hot Or Mild Coppa, Pastrami, Galantina, Dry or Spicy Salami, Toscano Salami, BBQ Beef
Sauces
Mustard, Mayo, Garlic Spread, Cranberry

The standard build, if you say nothing: mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle, jalapeno, garlic spread.