Deli · San Leandro, Alameda County
About
Bara's Deli is a deli in San Leandro, 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
- San Leandro, Alameda County, California
- Ownership
- Independent
- On the menu
- 39 sandwiches; the best Sandwich Score is 94
- Breads
- choice of bread, buttermilk toast, ciabatta, buttermilk, buttermilk bread, soft roll, and 5 more
- Provenance
- 1 house-made layer, 2 from a named producer by the menu's own wording
- Worth a look
- 8 items with something notable
- Menu
- The menu this page was read from, read 2026-09 · Website
- Directions
- On Google Maps
Where it is
View on OpenStreetMap Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Particularly interesting
- Meatball Marinara Sub (87): house-made: Marinara
- Rav's Fire (78): named producer: Turkey
- The Godfather (71): 4 high-tier layers: hot capicola, sweet soppressata, prosciutto, mortadella
The sandwiches
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Avocado, Egg, & Cheese 66 very good
choice of bread, toasted: ripe sliced avocado; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).
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BLT 84 excellent
bread not stated, cold: crispy bacon; fresh lettuce; juicy tomatoes; mayo.
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Bacon, Egg, & Cheese 64 very good
choice of bread, toasted: thick sliced smoky bacon; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).
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Bara's Combo 33 chaos
choice of bread, cold: turkey or ham; second deli meat.
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Bay Area Kulture Breakfast Sammie 49 rough
buttermilk toast, toasted: grilled roast beef marinated with red onions (house marinade); american cheese (low tier); two egg patties; mayo; chipotle sauce.
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Bay Area Special 34 chaos
choice of bread, cold: golden roasted turkey; black forest ham; roast beef.
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Cajun Salsalito Turkey With Jalapeno Havarti 35 rough
choice of bread, cold: cajun salsalito turkey (named producer); jalapeño havarti.
Worth a look: named producer: Turkey.
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Cali-Club 48 rough
choice of bread, cold: golden roasted turkey; bacon; avocado; cheddar cheese.
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Caprese Panini 86 outstanding
ciabatta, pressed: ripe tomatoes; creamy mozzarella; basil leaves; pesto.
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Chipotle Chipotle 37 rough
choice of bread, cold: sliced chipotle chicken breast; chipotle gouda cheese.
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Classic Grilled Cheese 40 rough
buttermilk, toasted: american cheese (low tier).
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Garlic Beef 49 rough
ciabatta, pressed: marinated tender roast beef; muenster cheese; garlic aioli.
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Ham, Egg, & Cheese 64 very good
choice of bread, toasted: black forest ham; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).
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Hot Link, Egg, & Cheese 63 very good
choice of bread, toasted: all beef hot link; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).
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Italian Combo 41 rough
choice of bread, cold: pepperoni; dry salami; mortadella (high tier).
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James Special 76 excellent
buttermilk bread, toasted: grilled, lemon pepper, or chipotle chicken breast; cheddar cheese; avocado; red onion; mayo; bbq sauce.
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Keagan Special 49 rough
soft roll, cold: golden roasted turkey; roast beef; american cheese (low tier).
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Club 46 rough
choice of bread, cold: sliced lemon pepper chicken breast; havarti cheese; avocado; bacon.
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Mario Brother 68 very good
roll, toasted: meatball marinara; pepperoni; mozzarella; olives; red onions; pepperoncini.
Worth a look: rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Meatballs in Marinara.
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Meatball Marinara Sub 87 outstanding
soft sweet roll, toasted: meatballs; house-made marinara sauce (house-made); provolone.
Worth a look: house-made: Marinara.
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Michelangelo 92 legendary
soft roll, cold: prosciutto (high tier); italian salami; mozzarella cheese; basil; tomatoes; pepperoncini; oil & vinegar; garlic aioli.
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Moulin Rouge 51 solid
ciabatta, pressed: hickory smoked turkey; brie cheese; avocado; dijon mustard.
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Pepperoni Panini 82 excellent
ciabatta, pressed: pepperoni; mozzarella; marinara sauce.
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Rav's Fire 78 excellent
dutch crunch, cold: salsalito turkey (named producer); brie cheese; cranberry sauce; jalapenos; sprouts; tomatoes; garlic aioli.
Worth a look: named producer: Turkey.
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Reuben 94 legendary
rye, toasted: corned beef, pastrami, or mix; swiss cheese; sauerkraut; russian dressing.
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Roast Beef & Horseradish White Cheddar 40 rough
choice of bread, cold: roast beef; horseradish white cheddar cheese.
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The Bam Bam 37 rough
bread not stated, cold: roast beef; pastrami; corned beef; smoked gouda cheese.
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The Gobbler 81 excellent
soft roll, cold: golden roasted turkey; philadelphia cream cheese; cranberry sauce; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.
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The Godfather 71 very good
soft roll, cold: hot capicola (high tier); sweet soppressata (high tier); prosciutto (high tier); mortadella (high tier); italian dry salami; provolone cheese; shredded lettuce (low tier); oil & vinegar; italian seasoning.
Worth a look: 4 high-tier layers: hot capicola, sweet soppressata, prosciutto, mortadella.
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The Hangover 72 very good
dutch crunch, toasted: hot roast beef; swiss cheese; red onions; jalapeños; mayo; bbq sauce.
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The Heat Seeker 43 rough
dutch crunch, toasted: pastrami wrapped hot link sausage; pepper jack cheese.
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The Mechanic 45 rough
dutch crunch, toasted: pepperoni; italian salami; hot link sausage; pepper jack cheese.
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The Vatican 52 solid
sourdough roll, cold: prosciutto (high tier); genoa salami; soppressata (high tier); burrata cheese (high tier); garlic aioli; pesto; roasted red peppers; oil & balsamic vinegar.
Worth a look: 3 high-tier layers: prosciutto, soppressata, burrata cheese.
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Turkey Pesto 63 very good
ciabatta, pressed: golden roasted turkey; mild smoked provolone; pesto; fresh tomatoes.
Worth a look: rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Smoked Provolone.
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Turkey Sausage, Egg, & Cheese 60 solid
choice of bread, toasted: turkey sausage; fluffy egg patties; melted american cheese (low tier).
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Ultimate Grilled Cheese 41 rough
bread not stated, toasted: havarti; muenster; provolone; cheddar.
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Vegetarian 61 solid
choice of bread, cold: avocado; red onions; pepperoncini; lettuce; tomatoes; cucumber; pickles; choice of cheese.
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Vegetarian With Hummus 61 solid
bread not stated, cold: traditional hummus; choice of cheese; avocado; pepperoncini; red onion; lettuce; tomato; pickle; cucumbers.
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Vegetarian With Spicy Hummus 56 solid
bread not stated, cold: spicy roasted red pepper hummus; choice of cheese; avocado; pepperoncini; red onion; lettuce; tomato; pickle; cucumbers.
Worth a look: rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.
What you can build
- Bread
- bagel, english muffin, toast
- How it is served
- cold, hot toasted
- Protein
- golden roasted turkey, mesquite smoked turkey, cracked pepper mill turkey, cajun salsalito turkey, lemon pepper chicken, chipotle chicken, grilled chicken, chicken salad, corned beef, roast beef, pastrami, 1/2 pastrami 1/2 corned beef, prosciutto, hot capicola, sweet soppressata, mortadella, italian dry salami, beef italian dry salami, turkey italian dry salami, beef bologna, pepperoni, hot link sausage, tuna salad, shrimp salad, black forest smoked ham