Fresh, flavorful sandwiches and more in a welcoming San Diego deli.
Big Front Door is a beloved San Diego deli and sandwich shop offering a delicious selection of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, breakfast options, and catering services. Known for its fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and inviting indoor/outdoor patio, we provide a satisfying dining experience at moderate prices. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, enjoying a meal with friends, or ordering for delivery, we're committed to quality and community.
Hot and cold sandwiches made with fresh ingredients, including classics like the Cubano and French dip.
Morning sandwiches and other breakfast items to start your day right.
Fresh salads and sides to complement your meal.
Custom catering for events and gatherings with a variety of deli options.
Convenient delivery through apps for enjoying our food at home or work.
Beer, coffee, drinks, and dessert options available in-house.
Been meaning to try this place out for a while. Finally stopped in yesterday. So 1st off parking is a nightmare. After about 20 minutes of circling we finally found a spot a few blocks away. The restaurant is clean and everyone was friendly. They werent very busy so plenty of seating. Its a bit of a wait for your food(20 - 30 minutes) but the food was good. I preferred the French dip but the meatloaf sandwich wasnt bad. The size of the sandwich is a little small for the price but still tasty. I went for the Hot Thanksgiving sandwich(The OFT) but its not on the menu anymore. If they bring that back, Ill probably stop in again to try it. But based on the parking, price and wait I cant see myself coming back for any other reason unless I see them on a delivery app. Again good food, just not good enough for all of the extra you have to deal with to get the food.
I got the g.p.b sandwich to go. It was about 40 minutes before close and took about 10-15 to get the sandwich when I was the only customer. The sandwich was good and had a lot meat it in. The only complaint is that they left all the banana pepper stems in it. So I had to keep pulling them out of my mouth because you can't chew them. Recommend cutting the stems off. I wouldn't order it again unless this was done.
I was working in San Diego this week and was looking for something local and different. Finding a good deli is always a great treat, and BFD absolutely delivers on all fronts. The food was super fresh (especially the veggies... wilted lettuce is the bane of my existence), the location is awesome, and the people are amazing. If you find yourself in the area and want a satisfying dining experience at a very reasonable price, look no further!
2025 Update: Still a wonderful place! Love the indoor/outdoor patio, the concrete modernism mixed with the inviting warmth of the employees and great sandwiches. Had the breakfast sandwich this morning and it did not disappoint. ——— The Cubano is an insanely delicious sandwich, don’t skip it! Also very friendly staff who enjoy what they do. Will always come back to this place 🤓
This is a fun sandwich shop! Really nice selection of cold and hot sandwiches along with great looking salads and breakfast options. Add in beer, coffee, dessert options, a cooler full of drinks and you got yourself a great spot to eat! Really great places to sit down, both indoors & outdoors. Outdoor patio has heaters to keep it warm. I'll be back!
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