Like most things in life, there is a spectrum upon which sandwiches are routinely rated. While some happily accept their role as merely “convenience” sandwiches, others have aspired to earn the label of “destination” sandwiches. They’re good enough to motivate you to drive a distance just to acquire them. In my estimation, Rubicon Deli has consistently created sandwiches that I literally miss when it’s been too long since I’ve enjoyed one.
To this day I continue my assertion that “I’m not a bread guy.” However, whenever I have the good fortune of visiting Rubicon I am DEFINITELY a bread guy (my fave is the Garlic Cheese Bread)! At lesser establishments your bread selection may only be an afterthought unworthy of much consideration, but not here. Take the time to make a careful selection (even if it means holding up the line an extra minute) and just softly mutter “sorry, not sorry” to anyone mad dogging you from behind. Those rookies will understand the importance of this decision once they take the first bite of their sandwich. When they do, and then apologetically glance your direction, just wink like a veteran and they’ll understand that you have extended the sceptre of grace to them.
Our other ordering recommendations also include: a “half” sandwich is plenty large enough to satisfy most people, their sides are nearly as good as their sandwiches (the Bacon Potato Salad is my personal fave), and each sandwich order includes a soft and gooey chocolate chip cookie.
This is one of our favorite places to eat on the way home after landing at San Diego International Airport, but you’ll need to exercise a little patience when searching for parking because those opportunities are limited.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
Rubicon Deli
3715 India Street
San Diego, California
(619) 600-0096
