Hungry Lu's- Italian Deli & Goodies (Ocean Beach)

mmm-yoso!!! is being written by Cathy today; Kirk and His Missus are enjoying a few days off.

Hungry Lu's is located in the midst of homes and a few businesses on Voltaire Street, three blocks East of the Pacific Ocean.  The Ocean Beach community has been able to enjoy this Bakery and Deli since 1973. Walk in, order and pay.  There are some tables out front and your order is brought out to you.  
 Of course, you can just order some meats, cheeses and (wonderful fresh baked) rolls to make your own sandwiches at home.

 We were here in early January and Christmas Cookies were still being baked; a nice way to continue the holiday treats a bit longer (and to ignore a silly resolution)
 There is a menu on the front window as well as on the wall and taped to the counter inside.  It's simple and has just enough choices, especially if you are walking to or from the beach. The "personal size" pizza is quite large, cut into six slices and has a wonderful crust!  All pizzas are priced the same, $6.49.  This, the 'Meat Lovers', includes pepperoni, sausage, salami and mozzarella.  The sauce is a good tomato flavored unadorned deliciousness. 
The Baked eggplant sandwich, listed under 'Favorite Subs' ($8.99) is simple with eggplant baked in olive oil, mozzarella and the simple yet flavorful tomato marinara.  The sandwich/bread baked here is quite large and half of a sandwich (on the wonderfully tasty toasted bread) is filling. There appeared to be some ricotta on the sandwich also...which made it even better.   
 There is one item not even listed on the menu, but everyone orders it.  The cannoli shells ( a delicious fried pasty) are near where you place your order at the counter and are filled when you order. The filling is a smooth ricotta with citrus (lemon) and the ends are topped with tiny chocolate chips (optional; as if I'd say no).  The cost was around $3.  

A nice, long time, local sandwich place.

Hungry Lu's 4920 Voltaire Street, San Diego, 92016 (619)223-4722 Open Mon-Fri 10:30-4:30, Sat 10:30-5:30 Closed Sunday.

Comments

[Soo]

I parked in front of Hungry Lu's a few times on my way to OB Noodle House.

[caninecologne]

Mom and pop places are the best. The cannoli looks like a nice treat for the end of a meal (especially with the chocolate chips).

[kat]

everything sounded and looked wonderful!

[Cathy]

Well, you know where it is located, Soo. Grab a sandwich to go next time; it's really good.

Or you could live all wild and crazy, realize there are no rules and order a cannoli *only*, cc. But the bread here is so very good...

It's a nice neighborhood place, Kat. A small enough menu to be able to have all quality choices.

[Lynn]

Ooh I would be interested in that eggplant sandwich! Sometimes it's hard to find good eggplant!

[Cathy]

Really great eggplant, Lynn-thick slices baked with olive oil, not breaded or fried and so very good. A little bit different from other places and combined with the fresh. toasty bread...a great sandwich.