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D Z Akin's

D Z Akin's

Deli$$$$
College East, San Diego
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    Carlos V.
    "Matzo ball soup the Best"(4 Tips)
    David N.
    "The lox, eggs, and onion scramble is really good."(5 Tips)
    Steve E.
    "The avocado, mushroom and jack cheese omelette is very good."(2 Tips)
    Dean H.
    "Great pastrami sandwiches!!"(3 Tips)
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  • Tim E.
    Tim ErdmannDecember 20, 2015
    Unfortunately probably the closest to a New York Deli/Restaurant in SD. Had the matzo ball soup, latkes, and a Ruben sandwich. I really wish San Diego had a legit spot like Katz's or Zingerman's.
  • Colleen A.heart icon on user image
    Colleen AlarconAugust 21, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Born on the East coast and miss the delicatessens from there? This is as close and genuine as they come. latkes, sandwiches piled with tasty corned beef or pastrami and the bakery = deli heaven.
  • Conrad & Jenn R.heart icon on user image
    Conrad & Jenn R.March 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The weekday breakfast special 7am-11am is great at $3.99 compared to their regular menu prices.
  • Annie D.heart icon on user image
    Annie DowningFebruary 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I had the half order ceasar salad and added chicken. The half order was huge! The portions here are huge. Everything is shareable. A bunch of delicious options, too many to choose from.
  • Tip N.heart icon on user image
    Tip NetworkNovember 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This tip will not do this place justice. The menu has everything you could ever ask for from a Jewish deli. Pastrami on rye with potato salad...my go to. The bakery on the way out is amazing. Just go!
  • Dom D.heart icon on user image
    Dom DiluigiJune 4, 2019
    Everything is great here. For 30 years, never a bad meal. Staff are family, family owned and operated, fantastic people, fantastic food, fantastic service, best Jewish deli/bakery in SoCal too
  • Annie D.heart icon on user image
    Annie DowningSeptember 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Just had the peppered beef and genoa salami sandwich with french fries. So good. Def filling and enough for l8r.
  • Peter C.heart icon on user image
    Peter CivardiFebruary 8, 2015
    High quality Jewish deli restaurant. Hard to find chopped chicken liver. Breakfast special every day. A real bargain. Wonderful fresh soups.
  • Joelle R.heart icon on user image
    Joelle ReederJune 5, 2017
    I love this place, the food is amazing, but the prices have gotten a bit out of hand. A tuna sandwich shouldn't be $17.95.
  • Russell L.heart icon on user image
    Russell LewisJuly 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Almost everything. I alway have # 5. Get a to go container so you can snag some pickles for noshing at home.
  • R Kheart icon on user image
    R KApril 24, 2017
    Corned beef Sammy is awesome- generous portion reasonable price .. xcellent flavor .. be sure to get the rye
  • Linda M.heart icon on user image
    Linda MathenyDecember 2, 2016
    Whole roasted chicken $8.95, AM Breakfast special$4.99, anything you want at the deli, and really AMAZING desserts from bakery!!😉
  • Neil L.heart icon on user image
    Neil LibinAugust 5, 2014
    Been eating here since 1979 and I love the bacon mushroom and jack cheese omelette
  • Neha D.
    Neha DubeySeptember 25, 2014
    If you're fond of Black Forest cakes, it's a must try here! Though it's a bit high on the cream but tastes authentic
  • Richard L.heart icon on user image
    Richard LawsMay 9, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Very difficult to explain, but ever easy to enjoy!
  • Gordon
    GordonAugust 27, 2013
    Everything on the menu will make your taste buds dance for joy. The soup and mini sandwich is a great value.
  • Colleen A.heart icon on user image
    Colleen AlarconMarch 12, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Sandwiches, soups, latkes, desserts, brisket and corned beef. Huge menu
  • Colleen A.heart icon on user image
    Colleen AlarconJanuary 4, 2016
    So many good things here. The latkes and corned beef on rye are terrific!
  • Maria S.heart icon on user image
    Maria SidhuAugust 19, 2017
    Every time I'm in San Diego, I go to DZ Akins for their ding dongs. A must try!
  • Joey H.heart icon on user image
    Joey HernandezOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    chicken cutlets are great for a lighter meal... roast beef sandwich is so huge.. you'll have it for lunch tomorrow
  • Phil O.
    Phil OhmeJuly 18, 2011
    The best deli AND diner in east county. Big portions, so come prepared to eat alot, doggie-bag it, or split. Read more
  • Vivian H.heart icon on user image
    Vivian HandysideMarch 31, 2015
    Great Reuben Sandwich! & awesome waffles! :)
  • Sheila E.heart icon on user image
    Sheila EstradaSeptember 3, 2018
    Lox and bagel are fresh and delicious!
  • Dennis H.heart icon on user image
    Dennis HarrimanFebruary 22, 2015
    It's all good the food to service the atmosphere
  • Corey B.heart icon on user image
    Corey BMay 29, 2013
    Amazing! The #20 sandwich was awesome!
  • Steve E.heart icon on user image
    Steve EMay 14, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Great breakfast menu and daily lunch specials.
  • Geoff S.
    Geoff SmithDecember 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The sundaes are ginormous. Even the simple sundae can be shared.
  • Gary H.
    Gary HicksJanuary 24, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Reuben sandwich.
  • Delfino M.heart icon on user image
    Delfino MatusDecember 29, 2015
    The roast beef is delicious.
  • John P.
    John ParkJuly 15, 2013
    Great service, great food and reasonably priced
  • Steve E.heart icon on user image
    Steve EApril 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The avocado, mushroom and jack cheese omelette is very good.
  • Quito B.heart icon on user image
    Quito BarajasJuly 31, 2016
    Everything
  • TJ S.
    TJ SDJune 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try to home made Corned Beef
  • Stephanie L.
    Stephanie LehmanJanuary 13, 2013
    Marbled rye & sourdough bread is wonderful!
  • Scott K.heart icon on user image
    Scott KeeganMarch 21, 2013
    The Ted Lightner sandwich is the bomb, despite the name sake
  • David N.
    David NeubauerApril 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The lox, eggs, and onion scramble is really good.
  • Gayle D.
    Gayle DavisJanuary 2, 2011
    Best matzoh ball soup! And the sandwiches are GINORMOUS!!! The desserts...OMG!!
  • Patrick G.
    Patrick G.October 24, 2011
    Salads are amazing and gigantic. Plan to take some home.
  • ᴡ G.
    ᴡ GomezOctober 7, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Bring your appetite.
  • Thomas M.
    Thomas McCartneyApril 3, 2014
    Ridiculously expensive. Who charges 13.95 for a grilled cheese? 9.95 for a cup of soup? 19 bucks for a corned beef sandwich ?? Go to Denny's & hit the bakery at DZ
  • Gerda B.heart icon on user image
    Gerda BlackApril 15, 2016
    Almost everything
  • Jeffrey G.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey GerstlMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Always great food, but the prices keep climbing like crazy!
  • Lauren T.
    Lauren TaylorOctober 14, 2011
    You must try the fried pickles with ranch! Amazing!!!
  • Stan F.
    Stan FarrellAugust 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Back for another Lox and Cream Cheese Omelet. Tell a friend.
  • Stan F.
    Stan FarrellAugust 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Knish is D-lish....... Don't forget the gravy .
  • Robin B.
    Robin BazabalApril 12, 2015
    EVERYTHING ! !!!
  • Carlos V.heart icon on user image
    Carlos ValverdeMarch 13, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Matzo ball soup the Best
  • JILL ANDREA C.heart icon on user image
    JILL ANDREA CASHUK-FRAITAG-PALHEGYI♡♡♡June 18, 2023
    Been here 25+ times
    Lunch with Hubby and Family
  • Dean H.heart icon on user image
    Dean HydeNovember 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great pastrami sandwiches!!
  • Alissa A.
    Alissa ArmstrongSeptember 12, 2012
    Prenatal Silliness.... oh ya! I ate it! First one to order it in 20 years!
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