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Eli's Island Deli

Sandwich · Avalon

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About Eli's Island Deli

Welcome to Eli's Island Deli in Avalon, where a warm and inviting atmosphere sets the tone for a delightful dining experience. Located in the heart of the island, our restaurant offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, wraps, and soups made with fresh ingredients. From classic favorites like tuna a...

Welcome to Eli's Island Deli in Avalon, where a warm and inviting atmosphere sets the tone for a delightful dining experience. Located in the heart of the island, our restaurant offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, wraps, and soups made with fresh ingredients. From classic favorites like tuna and chili cheese dog, to vegetarian and vegan options, there's something for everyone. Our menu is carefully crafted to provide a quick and satisfying bite that's perfect for grabbing on the go or enjoying during your leisurely visit. The shop itself is also a treasure trove of unique souvenirs and knick-knacks, making it an ideal stop before boarding a boat back to the mainland. With our friendly staff, wheelchair accessibility features, and convenient takeout options, Eli's Island Deli is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a tasty meal in Avalon.

What Customers Say About Eli's Island Deli

Eli's Island Deli is a popular spot near the ferry for sandwiches and souvenirs. Customers rave about the fresh sandwiches, especially the tuna and turkey subs, and the veggie wrap. Some have complained about microwaved food, inconsistent kitchen hours, and poor service regarding merchandise.

Popular Dishes

tuna sandwich (3) Turkey Sub veggie wrap chicken club sandwich chili cheese dog

Best For

Tourists Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Grab a sandwich to take on the ferry. Be aware that the kitchen may close during peak hours.

Features

Accessible

What to see nearby

Christian Science Society
Heritage
A 620m

Christian Science Society

edificio

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Catalina Casino
A 650m

Catalina Casino

museo

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Explore the area around Eli's Island Deli

Eli's Island Deli is located in Avalon, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Christian Science Society (A 620m) — historic building in Avalon, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Museums

  • Catalina Casino (A 650m) — movie theater, ballroom and former museum in Avalon, Los Angeles, California

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Frequently asked questions about Eli's Island Deli

Eli's Island Deli is located at 302 Pebbly Beach Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, Avalon.
Near Eli's Island Deli you can find points of interest such as Christian Science Society, Catalina Casino.
Eli's Island Deli offers sandwich cuisine.
Eli's Island Deli has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Eli's Island Deli offers the following services: takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Eli's Island Deli based on customer reviews are: tuna sandwich, Turkey Sub, veggie wrap, chicken club sandwich, chili cheese dog.
Eli's Island Deli is ideal for tourists, quick bites, casual dining.
Eli's Island Deli is a popular spot near the ferry for sandwiches and souvenirs. Customers rave about the fresh sandwiches, especially the tuna and turkey subs, and the veggie wrap. Some have complained about microwaved food, inconsistent kitchen hours, and poor service regarding merchandise.
Grab a sandwich to take on the ferry. Be aware that the kitchen may close during peak hours.
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Eli's Island Deli Avalon Reviews

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Joshua Pina (Mr Pineapple)

I'm not vegetarian BUT...the veggie wrap was on point. Wife and I scarfed it before we could take a picture. Don't let the knick knacks and size fool you. They have solid sandwiches and wraps.

Joshua Pina (Mr Pineapple)
Joshua Pina (Mr Pineapple)

I'm not vegetarian BUT...the veggie wrap was on point. Wife and I scarfed it before we could take a picture. Don't let the knick knacks and size fool you. They have solid sandwiches and wraps.

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Elizabeth Alderfer

Great spot to grab a bite to take on the ferry! Yummy sandwiches, fun snacks, and helpful and friendly service!

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Glen Chung

If you get a sandwich, I suggest you get the tuna sandwich. I got mine on wheat bread and comes with lettuce and tomato. I requested pickles and relish too. Delicious. I think they might be using Claussen pickles because everything tasted so fresh and the pickles were very crispy. I requested sandwich without cheese and with no mayo, because I feel like the tuna already is mixed with mayo and the cheese would just distract from the tuna. The staff behind the counter are very kind and readily give great recommendations. I had asked about the turkey sandwich, and I sent that I was trying to decide between turkey and tuna, and they immediately said go for the tuna. I’m very glad that I did, because the turkey is not smoked turkey I only really like smoked turkey in a sandwich

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Anna Kash

Cute little souvenir shop that also serves food. We picked up a few items as soon as we got off the ferry because it’s very close. Postcards and all kinds of knickknacks to commemorate the time you spend on the island. Located right beside the restrooms and information counters, you can’t miss it.

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Anthony Flores

First time visit to Catalina Island, right off the boat my girlfriend and I saw this deli, we decided to give a shot and we loved it. She got the tuna sandwich and I got a chili cheese dog and they were both delicious, good portions, good value, and good service. We will be eating from here again before our boat leaves!

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cynthia Lpz

They sell the best chicken club sandwich. Im in texas and cannot wait to go back! Must try and came with chips. ❤️✨

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Jerry Francel

The Turkey Sub is absolutely delicious!!! My daughter loved the veggie wrap:)

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Liz M

Surprisingly loved our sandwiches we grabbed to eat while waiting to board boat back to mainland. Good options to choose from menu.

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Oscar Ordonez

Best submarine sandwich ever!! Welcoming with great service right off the boat!

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Ian Gruber

Super fresh sandwhiches and wraps. Fast and affordable. Best deal on the island!

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Kevin Liz

Great customer service from the cashiers, guy in the back not so much

Elizabeth Alderfer
Elizabeth Alderfer

Great spot to grab a bite to take on the ferry! Yummy sandwiches, fun snacks, and helpful and friendly service!

Kevin Liz
Kevin Liz

Great customer service from the cashiers, guy in the back not so much

Jerry Francel
Jerry Francel

The Turkey Sub is absolutely delicious!!! My daughter loved the veggie wrap:)

Anna Kash
Anna Kash

Cute little souvenir shop that also serves food. We picked up a few items as soon as we got off the ferry because it’s very close. Postcards and all kinds of knickknacks to commemorate the time you spend on the island. Located right beside the restrooms and information counters, you can’t miss it.

Glen Chung
Glen Chung

If you get a sandwich, I suggest you get the tuna sandwich. I got mine on wheat bread and comes with lettuce and tomato. I requested pickles and relish too. Delicious. I think they might be using Claussen pickles because everything tasted so fresh and the pickles were very crispy. I requested sandwich without cheese and with no mayo, because I feel like the tuna already is mixed with mayo and the cheese would just distract from the tuna. The staff behind the counter are very kind and readily give great recommendations. I had asked about the turkey sandwich, and I sent that I was trying to decide between turkey and tuna, and they immediately said go for the tuna. I’m very glad that I did, because the turkey is not smoked turkey I only really like smoked turkey in a sandwich

Oscar Ordonez
Oscar Ordonez

Best submarine sandwich ever!! Welcoming with great service right off the boat!

cynthia Lpz
cynthia Lpz

They sell the best chicken club sandwich. Im in texas and cannot wait to go back! Must try and came with chips. ❤️✨

Anthony Flores
Anthony Flores

First time visit to Catalina Island, right off the boat my girlfriend and I saw this deli, we decided to give a shot and we loved it. She got the tuna sandwich and I got a chili cheese dog and they were both delicious, good portions, good value, and good service. We will be eating from here again before our boat leaves!

Liz M
Liz M

Surprisingly loved our sandwiches we grabbed to eat while waiting to board boat back to mainland. Good options to choose from menu.

Ian Gruber
Ian Gruber

Super fresh sandwhiches and wraps. Fast and affordable. Best deal on the island!

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Andrew McCauley

Small little convenience store in the wharf of the ferry..: has the usual supplies … a little expensive

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Rodney Yoswig

Quick and easy, get some food for the return boat ride.

Andrew McCauley
Andrew McCauley

Small little convenience store in the wharf of the ferry..: has the usual supplies … a little expensive

Rodney Yoswig
Rodney Yoswig

Quick and easy, get some food for the return boat ride.

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Mi W

The people who worked there were nice. The food on the other hand no thanks. Chicken quesadilla to to be exact. Was not what you’d expect it was microwaves cooked. See photo

Mi W
Mi W

The people who worked there were nice. The food on the other hand no thanks. Chicken quesadilla to to be exact. Was not what you’d expect it was microwaves cooked. See photo

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Andrew C

Nice location. Decent food with big servings. Friendly service.

Andrew C
Andrew C

Nice location. Decent food with big servings. Friendly service.

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Rebecca Xenakis

Saw this spot on the map and thought we would grab a sandwich before the ferry. Interestingly the kitchen is closed from 12:30-1pm on a Sunday. Seems like a prime time to make money during the lunch rush but no luck here.

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Aaron Guzzo

They ripped me off and they'll rip you off. I bought a pair of sunglasses here. The next day, I noticed that the frame was sliding off of the lens - one of the screws was missing. An easy fix, right? So I went back... and they refused to fix it, refund me, or do an exchange, claiming "I could have done something to it after I bought it." I later took it to an eyeglass shop. They looked at it... and showed me that the reason that there was no screw is because there was NO HOLE DRILLED ALL THE WAY THROUGH for a screw to go through. So, literally impossible for me to have "done something to it" - it never had a screw in the first place. I learned a valuable lesson: NEVER buy sunglasses (or anything, really) from an island location that you can't easily get back to. They were well aware that I would almost certainly never be back, so they knew they could get away with taking my money and not selling me what I thought I was buying. Catalina is a lovely island with lovely shops - this isn't one of them. You can go literally anywhere else, less than a hundred feet away, and get the exact same thing for less, and from a more honest merchant.

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queen b

I went into this cute little deli and thought I’d get something off the menu because it’s a food establishment. I went to order and the rude man behind the counter told me “the kitchen is closed” at 10:30 in the morning??? I seen him literally just make something for someone else and he made me feel not welcome. In any industry you want to feel welcome, and this was not the case for this place. The man was rude and an experience like that is unacceptable.

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Adam Cassidy

We bought a sweatshirt and it fell apart the first day. They would not exchange it for a replacement. Horrible service! they told is to come back when the manager came back but he was never there and then yelled at us and said we were lying even though we had a receipt.

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Sean Valentine

They gave me a cold corn dog and a soggy 8 dollar hot dog that was unedible. When I told them the corn dog was cold they said "everything is microwaved". When I showed them the soggy hot dog bun they said "it's supposed to be soggy" and there's nothing they can do.

Rebecca Xenakis
Rebecca Xenakis

Saw this spot on the map and thought we would grab a sandwich before the ferry. Interestingly the kitchen is closed from 12:30-1pm on a Sunday. Seems like a prime time to make money during the lunch rush but no luck here.

Adam Cassidy
Adam Cassidy

We bought a sweatshirt and it fell apart the first day. They would not exchange it for a replacement. Horrible service! they told is to come back when the manager came back but he was never there and then yelled at us and said we were lying even though we had a receipt.

Aaron Guzzo
Aaron Guzzo

They ripped me off and they'll rip you off. I bought a pair of sunglasses here. The next day, I noticed that the frame was sliding off of the lens - one of the screws was missing. An easy fix, right? So I went back... and they refused to fix it, refund me, or do an exchange, claiming "I could have done something to it after I bought it." I later took it to an eyeglass shop. They looked at it... and showed me that the reason that there was no screw is because there was NO HOLE DRILLED ALL THE WAY THROUGH for a screw to go through. So, literally impossible for me to have "done something to it" - it never had a screw in the first place. I learned a valuable lesson: NEVER buy sunglasses (or anything, really) from an island location that you can't easily get back to. They were well aware that I would almost certainly never be back, so they knew they could get away with taking my money and not selling me what I thought I was buying. Catalina is a lovely island with lovely shops - this isn't one of them. You can go literally anywhere else, less than a hundred feet away, and get the exact same thing for less, and from a more honest merchant.

queen b
queen b

I went into this cute little deli and thought I’d get something off the menu because it’s a food establishment. I went to order and the rude man behind the counter told me “the kitchen is closed” at 10:30 in the morning??? I seen him literally just make something for someone else and he made me feel not welcome. In any industry you want to feel welcome, and this was not the case for this place. The man was rude and an experience like that is unacceptable.

Sean Valentine
Sean Valentine

They gave me a cold corn dog and a soggy 8 dollar hot dog that was unedible. When I told them the corn dog was cold they said "everything is microwaved". When I showed them the soggy hot dog bun they said "it's supposed to be soggy" and there's nothing they can do.

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+1 310-510-1971

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