The Marketplace Reviews

They have a true grilled Ruben! Also tried other sandwiches but the Ruben is the best !! Great to take your sandwich over to Balboa park to enjoy.

This was one of the great find which was totally unexpected. They have a great variety of cold and hot deli sandwiches. I had the turkey and switch on sourdough, what a treat. The staff and friendly and efficient. There was also pizza which I didn't try but looked great. Very local in flavor, you wouldn't go there as a visitor, but I just stumbled upon this rare find.

Looks are deceiving. If you want a fast inexpensive lunch, this is your place! Great food and service.

We walk in Balboa Park several times a week and almost always stop here for a sandwich. We then walk back over the bridge to the plaza and grab a table where we eat and people watch. Just a short walk from the central plaza of Balboa Park (1 block West and 1 block North over the Laurel Street bridge). Don't be discouraged by the lines during the lunch hours as the wait isn't long...they know how to crank them out. We have tried a number of sandwiches and they have all been good. They also have pizza, salads, beers, wine and a soup of the day. Be aware this is a Deli, not a sit down eatery. However, it is just a block from the park if you want to sit on the grass and enjoy, or you can do as described above and walk over the bridge to the plaza.

decided to stop here since the reviews where good to get a few things before off to the beach. Wonderful place! nice selection we got the egg salad (yummi), mixed cheese(very nice), pastrami(very good), and Caesar salad (nice and fresh) we made our own and where eating like kings at the beach. All the food was fresh. We even bought some of their subs, (torpedo ,ham and cheese, [pastrami and cheese to take with us to the Zoo. We aite under a nice little tree and took a well deserved break.

We found this place by asking a local and definitely it is a hit with the locals. We were there at the peak for the lunch crowd and had amazing service. Everyone in San Diego is so friendly - a hello every time you walk in with a big smile. They offer many choices cold and hot. We enjoyed sharing their chicken salad sandwich - awesome! Many drink choices can be found in their cooler section as well. This is a good little market for other small grocery items as well. This is definitely a to go market as there is no place to sit an enjoy in the deli, but Balboa Park is right next door. You can't go wrong here!

we stopped by to save money before hitting the zoo...I love San Diego Zoo, but the food is a little overpriced for my taste. Plus it's off-season so not much is open once you're inside. So, we checked for a sandwich place near Balboa Park, and landed here. Their parking lot holds maybe 10 cars, so we had to circle twice to get a spot. Looks like street parking is obtainable, at least during the week. Once inside, it was obvious how ordering worked, stepping up to the counter, choosing a sandwich, then shopping around for a beverage and snacks to go with. By the time we picked from their HUGE selection of both, they were calling my name - sandwiched ready! We got a Californian, and a Christopher Columbus - both turkey, with lots of great toppings. Given a few more minutes, there were many more choices - but we wanted to get to the zoo. The sandwiches were great, we ate in Balboa Park. I didn't notice if they had any tables there, but I DID notice a large cooler with some great looking salads...another visit! I'll make a point of coming back. Sandwiches are about $6-7, a bargain compared to anywhere. Even the 'chain' sandwich places call $6 a sale. Try it if you're in the neighborhood, before or after the zoo!

Sandwiches there are delicious. Also the have a lot of different beers & wines. I really like it. Cashiers are good too!!

Really Delicious food. Don't expect it to be a restaurant though. It's a deli counter that's inside a gas station style market. Plan to take it to go but it's worth it. You can even order by phone.

Stopped by at 11:30am on a Wednesday to pick up sandwiches to take home. Only a couple ordering ahead of us. 15 minutes later, ten people were in line. The reason it is so popular? Great deli sandwiches. I had "The New Yorker": Pastrami & Corned Beef with Swiss cheese on your choice of bread (Rye is traditional). It is a true test of a deli's quality. Many "delis" do not even carry Corned Beef and others have sub-par Corned Beef and/or Pastrami. The Market Place served an excellent sandwich; both meats were excellent, the bread was fresh, and enough cheese was used. Note: These were standard sandwiches, not deli stacked. Service was efficient and friendly. They write your order and name on a brown bag, in which your completed sandwich will be delivered. I did not notice any seat-down seating, as it is located in a family grocery/wine store. The benefit of this location is all the beverage and chip choices around you.

Marketplace is an Organic supermarket, that also has a big deli. It is all natural and organic. They have an excellent salad bar which you pick what you need and then you pay by the pound 8.45 dollars. They have also fruits, meats and bakery. Sushi is great and cheap. They have great natural smoothies. Better than fast food and other restaurants. Breakfast was great. Everything you need for a hearty breakfast.

Fantastic deli! Lots of variety of sandwiches & pizza. Our family chose several different sandwiches & all were great! Mayes, Christopher Columbus, Turkey Avocado & Meatball. About $10 each. Location close to Balboa Park & they have their own small parking lot.

Market Place Deli has wonderful sandwiches and other goodies. They also have a variety of yummy salads, along with sides/drinks to go. We will go there, get sandwiches then go over to the park for a picnic. It's just a block north of Laurel between 5th and 6th, so is very convenient! The staff is very nice, also! Prices are great! A little Gem in Bankers Hill!

I have had all three meals from this deli. Their breakfast burritos are delicious and hearty without being too much (go in the morning and you can see them making everything from scratch). Sandwiches are generous and tasty, my favorite is the Christopher Columbus. Soups, chili, burger, pizza, and salads are all so good. And a great selection of beers! I have never had a bad item and I go at least once a week. You don't go for the ambiance, you go for the food. Grab a sandwich and walk the short block to the park!

Terrific deli with great sandwiches and salads. This place really cranks out the food! Just a block west of Balboa Park.

Don't let the humble convenience store / grocery facade fool you. Order really good soup, salads, sandwiches, etc from their deli counter and then enjoy it in nearby Balboa Park. We are local and eat here often.

The pizza is excellent. Several of the deli sandwiches were also excellent. Smaller place but has lots of choices for beers, wine and groceries.

They have a wide variety of drinks by the bottle, from quirky sodas (Leninade) to local craft beers. Perfect compliment to the excellent sandwiches and pizza made to order. If you want to pick up lunch to eat in Balboa Park, this is your place!

Enjoyed three days of daily breakfast here. enjoyed the food, the service and the variety of drinks served there.

Stopped in to pick up lunch during a break in a chess tournament I was playing in nearby. Excellent selection of sandwiches and salads as well as accompaniments available, so you have a lot of choices. I was very pleased with what I got, a reasonable sized portion with all ingredients fresh and delicious. I would definitely return here, I could see this bing my go to deli for sandwiches if I lived in San Diego.

We order from here all the time. Some of the best sandwiches ever. Reasonably priced too. All types of breads and toppings. Salads as well, even soups. You wont regret eating from here.