Dudley's Deli-yes, THAT Dudley's-now in Santee

This location has also closed.

mmm-yoso!!! is a compilation of bloggings centered around food.  Kirk, Ed(from Yuma) and Cathy (as well as a few others) share food memories, finds and ideas here.  Today, Cathy is writing about a find.

The fabric sign had been hanging on the front and side of this corner building, just behind the Costco Fuel station on Town Center Parkway in Santee for almost six months. "Coming Soon-Dudley's Deli".  Then at a rather rapid rate, the signage was installed on the building.

On Wednesday, November 6 at 11 a.m., the store was open for business.  

Anyone who has driven North on the  67 on their way to Julian has most likely stopped at Dudley's Bakery  in Santa Ysabel.  At the very least, you have probably seen Dudley's Bakery items in your local grocery store and  perhaps have considered a drive into the Eastern part of San Diego County. The 50 year old San Diego County Institution has expanded.

The Mister and I are happy to see we'd have a local, almost walk to easy option and were some of the first customers.  (The receipt shows our purchase transaction occurred at 11:16 a.m.) 

 The shelves were not quite full, but did have fresh cookie bars, coffee grounds and breads for sale.

The staff was ready for just about any order you could place.

Other than not having soup bowls available that first day, things were going quite well.  

 The Dietz and Watson Deli meats are on display. 

 We have been back several times to purchase a loaf or two fresh Dudley's bread, delivered fresh from the bakery 'up the hill'.  All loaves are $4.95. I haven't taken photos of the full shelves because it has been crowded every time we've been back. The selection seems to vary, based on the day of the week you are here.

Our first day sandwich was a Corned Beef Reuben ($7.95).  You can see this is quite a large sandwich (enough to share), filed with warmed corned beef, kraut, Swiss cheese and a nice Thousand Island dressing all on fresh seeded Rye bread that is panini-pressed/grilled. Really, really good. Nice to share.

The strawberry turkey sandwich is on a toasted/lightly grilled sheepherder bread (a hearty white) and, as you can see, loaded with turkey, (a layer of strawberry preserves is on the bottom), a layer of fresh strawberries, Provolone, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on the top slice. Again, nice to share. I do plan on trying more menu items and will report back.

This is  great place to get your Dudley's bread and sweets as well as a hearty lunch and all without the travel.

Dudley's Deli Bakery 205 Town Center Parkway Santee, CA 92071 (the building right behind the Costco Gas Station vehicle entrance) (619)258-4245 Website

Comments

[Kirk]

You have great timing Cathy! I saw a piece on the place in the news last night.

[nhbilly]

Interesting, strawberry turkey sandwich something for me to try out beside avocado. Hmmm avocado and strawberry...

[Mary]

Oh cool! A nice local place to get Dudley's and try more of their breads on sandwiches. The strawberry turkey caught my eye from the menu you posted - it sounds good! Nice timing, Cathy.

[Cathy]

A great coincidence, Kirk. Apparently the "Grand Opening" isn't until December 4...I'll have gone through most of the sandwiches offered by then!
Oooh, avocado and strawberry, Bill- brilliant! If not on a sandwich, then definitely a salad.
It is *so* convenient, Mary. I do enjoy the drive North, especially with the fresh bread waiting at Dudley's (and they make sandwiches there, too), but the bread is fresh here, too.

[Soo]

Do you know if they have apple pie? I'm always looking for good pie.

[Cathy]

Oh yes, Soo-Dudley's Famous apple pies (as well as other flavors) $14. Only because it is just open (and in combination with Thanksgiving) I wouldn't be sure about the inventory right now. I am fairly certain that certain pies are fresh on certain days and don't know that schedule (yet), but once I do, will update here and send you an email. I have seen the Dudley Pies in some grocers (there is a list on the original Dudley's website-the link is the words "Dudley's Bakery" in 4th paragraph.)

[Soo]

Cathy,

I looked on their website on the store locator link and Sprouts and Alberson's are near me 92121 zip code but the website says only select breads and fruit bars and I have been in the stores and have never seen their pies.

At Albertson's I have seen Julian apple pies but after asking for the fresh pie delivery schedule and arriving on the appointed day the "fresh" pie didn't taste as good as I remember the last time I actually went to Julian and bought a pie.

So I'd be willing to drive to Santee for a fresh pie.

[caninecologne]

It's great that Dudley's is now closer than before! I like their jalapeno cheese bread as well as their blueberry. Good to know about the pies! I didn't know that Dudley's made their own. Sprouts carries pies from Julian, but I forget which brand. It's not the same as getting it straight from Julian but it sure saves me gas.

[Cathy]

I had no idea that the Dudley's pie thing was so varied, Soo, (imagine there is some sort of 'no competition' policy within the stores) and will find the schedule for pies at this new location (thinking since it hasn't even had the official opening, they are still deciding a schedule). Don't want you driving all the way out here for day old pie! Happy Thanksgiving.

Yes, Sprouts has Julian Pie Co. pies, cc, and (at least at 'my' Sprouts) both fresh and frozen. At least for now, the bread selection is varied based on the day of the week; I would imagine the inventory mirrors the 'main' store (which is closed on Monday and Tuesday), but will start to stop by regularly to see what the bread (as well as pie) 'pattern' is. Happy Thanksgiving!