Wondering where to find the best delis near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to locate the top such eateries in Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
Winter is the top season of the year for consumer spending at food and beverage shops across the Santa Ana area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a small business CRM software provider. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Santa Ana-area food and beverage shops grew to $20 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 1% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Benjies
First on the list is Benjies. Located at 1828 N. Tustin Ave. in Meredith Parkwood, it's the highest-rated deli in Santa Ana, boasting four stars out of 654 reviews on Yelp.
2. Do Lunch Deli
Next up is Washington Square's Do Lunch Deli, at 901 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 150 A. With 4.5 stars out of 137 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite.
3. Gusto's Deli
Lacy's Gusto's Deli, at 605 E. Santa Ana Blvd., is another top choice. Yelpers give the deli, which offers sandwiches, gelato and more, 4.5 stars out of 90 reviews.
4. Hutton Marketplace
Last but not least is Hutton Marketplace, a deli and convenience store that offers sandwiches, beer, wine, spirits and more. It's another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 43 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 101, to see for yourself.
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