Zia’s Delicatessen

Zia’s is a loved deli in Davis… and rightfully so! This cute eatery has been in Davis since 1995 and the locals have voted their sandwiches the best in the county. I’ve been to Zia’s numerous times over the years and have enjoyed their food every single time.

Unlike a big chain sandwich shop like Subway or Togos, Zia’s gives you top quality meats and ingredients that you can taste. When you bit into their sandwich you’ll immediately know that the sandwich has been made fresh for you. The balance of ingredients is done ‘just-so’ that nothing in it overpowers anything else. The star of the sandwich is the very thinly sliced meat on the inside. The texture that you get from it is subtle and delicious.

And you can see exactly what is put into your sandwich as their deli case is right there in front of you when you walk in. The meat, the cheese… it’s all there. The range of ingredients goes from common sandwich staples like turkey and salami to more adventurous things like frittata and grilled eggplant. Not everything is for everybody (I’m not a fan of frittata personally), but for those who enjoy it, this is perhaps one of the only places to get it.

Aside from sandwiches, the deli case has numerous desserts that are ready to go. I’m always salivating at the tiramisu that they have. You can also find tarts and other small treats served up - any of which would be a perfect ending to your lunch.

Chips and drinks are certainly available as well. The chips on hand aren’t your typical Lays or Doritos variety. On my most recent visit they had Community brand chips in a variety of flavors. And drink-wise, there is a huge selection to choose from in their cold drink case. Again, they have drink options that are a bit more uncommon than your standard joint.

And if you’re in the mood to do a little shopping, Zia’s also has a food items like candies, pastas, and other goods that you can purchase. It’s a whole mini-mart in there.

Zia’s reputation as THE place to go for sandwiches in Davis is well-earned. They take sandwich making to higher levels than most and if you love quality, this is just the place to go!

Website: www.ziasdeli.com

Address: 616 3rd St, Davis, CA 95616

Rating: A

So much is packed into this cute little store front!