Looking to try the best affordable delis in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best such spots in Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Cafe 201
Topping the list is Cafe 201. Located at 3130 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 120, it's the highest-rated low-priced deli in Santa Ana, boasting four stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Rebecca Z. wrote, "The quality/price ratio is great! Try out the hash brown for breakfast and grilled chicken sandwich. They are good!"
Jose C. noted, "This is probably my favorite place to eat when I'm on lunch. their shrimp fettuccine Alfredo and shrimp penne is A-1. The cafe serves a great amount of food the people who work there are great."
2. Center Cafe
Next up is Center Cafe, at 2677 N. Main St., Suite 115. With 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and deli has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Yelper Jcash M. wrote, "Was in the area, looking for a good breakfast spot. Came here based on the reviews and let me tell you, it was perfect. The breakfast burrito was bomb."
3. New York Slicers
Last but not least is New York Slicers, a deli that offers sandwiches and more in Meredith Parkwood., is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with five stars out of 50 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2138 N. Tustin Ave. to see for yourself.
The Yelp site has lots more information about New York Slicers.
"It started as a family business in 1976 known as a Mike's Deli in Union Dale, New York," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Slicers is now the third generation in the family with two locations in California and one in Phoenix."
As for signature items, "If you're looking for authentic sandwich creations, consider Slicers the beginning and end of your journey," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Slicer serves traditional New York-style deli food that feeds the soul and warms the heart. At Slicers, we start with a great sense of tradition and quality and add only the finest ingredients for a true deli experience each and every time."
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