Both my accountant and PCP moved offices over the last year. Both of them slightly closer to me....though in an area I'm not too familiar with. Apparently there's a whole world of business and office parks on streets named Moraga and Jutland. This little place occupies a spot where Morena turns and becomes Ariane.
Three parking stalls a rather crowded counter and indoor area, run by an older couple, this shop reminds me of The Sandwich Place.
There's a small, but neat patio eating area.
The menu consists of everything from chili to paninis to breakfast sandwiches and simple salads....the everyman's corner sandwich shop. I've mentioned having a curiosity about places like this before. Places that aren't chains, but fill a role in places where chains wouldn't think of placing a shop.
The prices for most items; sandwiches and such run the gamut from the mid-sixes (for an Egg Salad Sandwich) to near eight bucks (for the gyro with "handmade" pita.
In this day, I wanted something with a little crunch and ordered the ham and cheese panini ($7.40).
Nicely pressed; the sourdough bread not too hard, crisp, not greasy. The Swiss cheese adding a mildly milky component to the slightly salty ham, the "you know the brand" mustard helping to cut through everything.
Not a super stuffed sandwich; not a bargain sandwich, but a simple, satisfying one, good enough for me on this day.
A few months later....well, it's tax season and my accountant's office had moved close by. Having to drop off some pre-preparation documents, I decided to drop by for lunch. In spite of the inevitable "Kronos" poster, I decided to try the Gyros Sandwich ($7.99). I had a seat outside and my sandwich was quickly delivered.
As you can tell; it's the typical Kronos mystery meat, gummy and fairly mild in the flavor. It could have done for a bit of caramelizing. The tzatziki was also fairly watery and I wished there were more tomatoes and onions to add some interest to this. And in spite of my doubting that the pita was "hand made", it was indeed the best part of this sandwich. Light, warm, and fluffy. So this wasn't a total loss.
Interesting thing. During my two visits...even though it was quick; eat and run, there wasn't a single other visitor. Though that phone kept on ringing with take-out orders. I'm guessing most of the clientele are regulars. Folks who decided to not bring lunch to the office on this day. Not a bad gig by any means.
While it seems that these unpretentious, independently owned simple sandwich shops seem to be disappearing (not everyone can be Supernatural or Big Front Door), I'm sure there'll always be a spot for them. And I'll check them out if I happen to drive pass one.
Rose Canyon Deli
4901 Morena Blvd. Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92117
Hours:
Mon - Fri 730am - 330pm
kronos :(
Posted by: kat | Monday, 24 April 2017 at 12:22 AM
Yep Kat.....
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 24 April 2017 at 06:41 AM
I love these neighborhood quick serve places as well... there's one near my work that I go to many times a week, it's in the same shopping mall as Holy Gao. Mostly standard Sysco stuff, but fulfills a need for all the hoards of hungry Qualcommers at lunch and they picked a great location for that type of establishment.
Posted by: Jason | Monday, 24 April 2017 at 07:52 AM
These places do fulfill a need Jason. And I much rather go to a place that's locally owned.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 24 April 2017 at 10:27 AM