Bara's Deli

Deli · San Leandro, Alameda County

Where it is

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Particularly interesting

• Mario Brother (88): rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Meatballs in Marinara
• Meatball Marinara Sub (87): house-made: Marinara
• Rav's Fire (78): named producer: Turkey

The sandwiches

1. Avocado, Egg, & Cheese 68 very good

   hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: ripe sliced avocado; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).

2. BLT 89 outstanding

   white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: crispy bacon; fresh lettuce; juicy tomatoes; mayo.

3. Bacon, Egg, & Cheese 66 very good

   hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: thick sliced smoky bacon; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).

4. Bara's Combo 43 rough

   hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: turkey or ham; second deli meat.

5. 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.

6. Bay Area Special 47 rough

   hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: golden roasted turkey; black forest ham; roast beef.

7. Cajun Salsalito Turkey With Jalapeno Havarti 46 rough

   hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: cajun salsalito turkey (named producer); jalapeño havarti.

   Worth a look: named producer: Turkey.

8. Cali-Club 56 solid

   white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: golden roasted turkey; bacon; avocado; cheddar cheese.

9. Caprese Panini 86 outstanding

   ciabatta, pressed: ripe tomatoes; creamy mozzarella; basil leaves; pesto.

10. Chipotle Chipotle 41 rough

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: sliced chipotle chicken breast; chipotle gouda cheese.

11. Classic Grilled Cheese 58 solid

    buttermilk, toasted: american cheese (low tier); butter.

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

12. Garlic Beef 49 rough

    ciabatta, pressed: marinated tender roast beef; muenster cheese; garlic aioli.

13. Ham, Egg, & Cheese 65 very good

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: black forest ham; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).

14. Hot Link, Egg, & Cheese 65 very good

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: all beef hot link; fluffy egg patty; melted american cheese (low tier).

15. Italian Combo 50 solid

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), cold: pepperoni; dry salami; mortadella (high tier).

16. James Special 77 excellent

    buttermilk bread, toasted: grilled, lemon pepper, or chipotle chicken breast; cheddar cheese; avocado; red onion; mayo; bbq sauce.

17. Keagan Special 49 rough

    soft roll, cold: golden roasted turkey; roast beef; american cheese (low tier).

18. Lemon Pepper Chicken Club 52 solid

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: sliced lemon pepper chicken breast; havarti cheese; avocado; bacon.

19. Mario Brother 88 outstanding

    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.

20. Meatball Marinara Sub 87 outstanding

    soft sweet roll, toasted: meatballs; house-made marinara sauce (house-made); provolone.

    Worth a look: house-made: Marinara.

21. Michelangelo 92 legendary

    soft roll, cold: prosciutto (high tier); italian salami; mozzarella cheese; basil; tomatoes; pepperoncini; oil & vinegar; garlic aioli.

22. Moulin Rouge 54 solid

    ciabatta, pressed: hickory smoked turkey; brie cheese; avocado; dijon mustard.

23. Pepperoni Panini 82 excellent

    ciabatta, pressed: pepperoni; mozzarella; marinara sauce.

24. 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.

25. Reuben 89 outstanding

    rye, toasted: corned beef, pastrami, or mix; swiss cheese; sauerkraut; russian dressing.

26. Roast Beef & Horseradish White Cheddar 54 solid

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: roast beef; horseradish white cheddar cheese.

27. The Bam Bam 46 rough

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: roast beef; pastrami; corned beef; smoked gouda cheese.

28. The Gobbler 81 excellent

    soft roll, cold: golden roasted turkey; philadelphia cream cheese; cranberry sauce; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

29. 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.

30. The Hangover 78 excellent

    dutch crunch, toasted: hot roast beef; swiss cheese; red onions; jalapeños; mayo; bbq sauce.

31. The Heat Seeker 43 rough

    dutch crunch, toasted: pastrami wrapped hot link sausage; pepper jack cheese.

32. The Mechanic 45 rough

    dutch crunch, toasted: pepperoni; italian salami; hot link sausage; pepper jack cheese.

33. The Vatican 57 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.

34. 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.

35. Turkey Sausage, Egg, & Cheese 60 solid

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: turkey sausage; fluffy egg patties; melted american cheese (low tier).

36. Ultimate Grilled Cheese 41 rough

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: havarti; muenster; provolone; cheddar.

37. Vegetarian 60 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: avocado; red onions; pepperoncini; lettuce; tomatoes; cucumber; pickles; choice of cheese.

38. Vegetarian With Hummus 65 very good (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: traditional hummus; choice of cheese; avocado; pepperoncini; red onion; lettuce; tomato; pickle; cucumbers.

39. Vegetarian With Spicy Hummus 60 solid (much of this build is inferred)

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

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.