Austin and I have driven past Big Belly Deli off PCH so many times and keep reminding ourselves that we need to visit. So when our friend Selene suggested we have lunch there, we were all for it! I didn’t know there was another location in Costa Mesa, but that was the one we went to.
The restaurant is small and parking is a bit tough. There are a few spots in the back and a handful out front on the street. We went after the lunch rush so there wasn’t any issue with finding parking or a seat.
We ordered the 6310 ($6.99) which seemed to be a hugely popular item according to Yelpers. A turkey, bacon, avocado, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion sandwich with mustard mayo on focaccia bread. I really liked this sandwich, I mean who doesn’t like bacon right?
The Rajun Cajun ($6.99) consists of spicy chicken and sausage sauteed with red onion and bell peppers topped with melted jalapeno jack cheese and aTabasco ranch dressing. I love the kick and the chicken and sausage worked really well together.
If you’re looking for a hot sandwich, the Pastrami Reuben ($6.49) is a good choice. Hot pastrami is sandwiched between rye bread with Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing and cole slaw, then grilled to crispy perfection.
We also ordered Pizza ($17.99 large) — half with Pesto Pie — pesto sauce covered with ripe tomatoes, red onions, basil, artichoke hearts drizzled with a garlic herb dressing. It was good but needed more seasoning. I preferred Marcy’s White Out a little more. Seasoned chicken, red onion, mozzarella, tomato and cilantro pizza without tomato sauce. I love white pizzas and this wasn’t bad at all.
Big Belly Deli is great value for money. The portions are generous and the large pizza feeds four average appetites or 3 to 4 larger ones. You won’t walk away hungry!!
This week I have a $25 gift certificate for one lucky winner to check them out. Leave me a comment with your full name and tell me what your favorite sandwich is, or what your favorite pizza toppings are for a chance to win. Entries close on Sunday 11th. Good Luck.
Big Belly Deli
814 W 19th
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Tel: 949-226-8333
Never been to big belly, but my favorite sandwich is anything that involves meatballs smothered in a sauce!
Can’t go wrong with turkey avocado! It’s my all-time fave and must-try at any sandwich establishment offering it to judge it worthiness. 😀
– Stephanie Han
Tracy Lynn Fowler This place is right down the street from my work, drive by all the time and have always wanted to try it. I hear they have awesome pizza and good beer… Would LOVE to try!
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I love a good white pizza. The best one I ever had was in Boston and I still dream about it! Excited to try this place out!
Oh my goodness! Big Belly Deli was a place I discovered when I first moved down here 10 years ago! The 6310 is my favorite sandwich! I like to order it on toasted squaw bread instead of focaccia. Their house salad is to die for!!! I order that with a scoop of their tuna salad. YUM:)
My favorite pizza toppings are mushrooms and cheese. I just love juicy mushrooms (especially wild mushrooms) on my pizza.
I love sandwiches! I always order a sandwich with turkey and since I haven’t been to BDD, I would probably order the 6310. Can’t go wrong when there’s bacon in there!
I am still searching OC for the best pastrami sandwich so I would try the reuben for sure. It looks delicious.
I love the Rajun Cajun Sandwich! I work nearby and have gone there often, although not recently.
I have never tried BDD yet, but I read about it in two different blogs today?! Its meant to be check out soon =] : A Homemade Grilled Cheese could never go wrong esp made by my mom.
While on pizza I always like the idea where they adds fresh lettuce on top to make it lighter (bacon cheeseburger from Jafang- Riverside is pretty good )
favorite pizza toppings are arugula, smoked gouda, fresh tomato, artichoke,lemon zest, and red/yellow bell pepper.
I keep meaning to walk over there and have lunch.. Thanks for the review it was the motivation I needed Bree Briggs, love turkey sandwiches and the 6310 looks amazing