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Zoccolis Delicatessen

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Local(831) 423-1711

1534 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Zoccolis Delicatessen
Local(831) 423-1711

1534 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I work close to Zoccoli's and come here about once every two weeks. On occasion the back door entrance has a sewage-like aroma, but the entire restaurant does not smell like that. I have ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty food. Long wait.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elliott T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Woohoo! As good as it gets!
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am serious danger of becoming a Zoccoli's addict. I love their Mediterranean sandwich. Filled with mortadella, salami, prosciutto and provolone cheese on a french roll with Italian dressing,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I decided to hang out in Santa Cruz this weekend w/ my boy DJ SY-ENCE. We were starving yesterday-so we decided to hit up ZOCCOLI'S-he promised me a good VEGGIE SANDWICH & boy-was he right !It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty yum yums. On the real.This place has some delicious food. The sandwiches are great, the take & bake style lasagna is good, and so are all of the antipasto items.I love the Mediterranean...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Turkey and cranberry sandwich. Case closed. It's my first stop every time I'm in town.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Just tried Zoccoli's again after a long hiatus. It is an old school Santa Cruz deli, their family has almost been here as long as mine. Recently they have cut back on their sandwich meats and cheeses....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I eat at Zoccoli's at least once a week, If I made more money, I'd eat there more! My favorite sandwich is the Castroville Italian and I LOVE the pesto pasta and the deviled eggs. I have honestly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli's! I've been living in Santa Cruz for awhile now & for some reason I just found out about this place when I was picking up food for a organization with my manager. Turns out quite a few of my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I go here a lot, and the here is what is good: Soups and Pastas and sometimes the Salads. I would give them 5 stars except for a few small but important items: Soup should be hot to serve, not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I asked myself, "would sound strange to categorize bread as being too dry?" Zoccoli's wheat bread sucked the life out of the sandwich as if it were sand that embraced the moistness of flavor for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian E.

1.0 of 5 stars. The 1 star here is for waiting obscene times for a sandwich, being confused, and frustrated trying to eat here. I have no it takes them so long to make the cold sandwiches here, it makes no sense...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Faye A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli's is your average sandwich shop...and would be a good choice for a mid-week lunch or to pick up something for a trip to the beach, if you are a patient person with time to spare.On a recent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maat S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The first few times I went to Zoccoli's I had some really excellent sandwiches. The ingredients were very fresh and the sandwiches are large. There's also a good deal of variety and the shop carries...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane L.

4.0 of 5 stars. There was a manageable line, but even that took roughly 24 minutes (we paid for metered parking). 1) You take a number.2) Order when number is called.3) Take the slip and pay.4) Wait for your number...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by W. E.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have lived in the bay area for most of my life, and many many people have raved about this deli as one of the best delis in the area. So I figured I would give it a chance and unfortunately on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kate m.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite deli this side of the Mississippi. Period. They just don't have deli's in California like they do on the East Coast -- except for this one.The Santa Cruzer ( fresh hummus, cucumber,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jorge A.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far one of my favorite places in Santa Cruz. I frequent this establishment about once a week and have been known to go for lunch and dinner on some days. The best sandwich known to my stomach is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerome and Baker D.

5.0 of 5 stars. MMMMMMM!!! YUUUUUMMYYYY!!! The best sandwich? Chicken Pesto, hands down, and I always get deviled eggs too.... bombness... And they always have the yummy orangina/pelegrino sodas, and a gang-load of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Manny C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We stopped in SC on our way back to LA from SF. My friend said I had to try the best chicken pesto sandwich evar. I was skeptical a bit but he was right. Deviled eggs they had went well with it. So...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best deli in SC. The chicken pesto is so good, as are the deviled eggs. Love the self-serve beverage selection and the old school feel. The only drawback is the limited seating.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for a quick bite. Always call ahead! Instead of waiting in line for them to order your sandwich and wait for the making of it, you only have to wait to pay. Waiting to pay only takes 10...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa S.

3.0 of 5 stars. My fiance and I were tired after wandering up and down Pacific Avenue and stopped for a late lunch at Zoccoli's during our Santa Cruz weekend. I ordered the Santa Cruzer and my fiance the Turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I loved this place when I lived in Santa Cruz (UCSC Represent!), but sadly transferred and have been missing it ever since. Yes, sad I know. Anyways, I used to always get the pesto sandwich with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is very yummy and has tons of variety so I think you will never get board. They have a nice outside eating area. We happened to get here before the crowds but we saw it fill up right after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie s.

3.0 of 5 stars. a true deli feel (with the take-a-number-system and all), they use good quality ingredients and have tasty meats. however, there isn't much of said meat on each sandwich... they definitely skimp out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica h.

3.0 of 5 stars. You know, this place is a hit or miss. The first few times I came here I thought it was amazing, but as I venture out to try different sandwiches, its really not the shit. Its funny because I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I decided to go to Santa Cruz on probably one of the hottest days imaginable with the fam, and our late lunch at Zoccoli's made our trip worthwhile. We came on a very hot day, so nothing sounded...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily T.

3.0 of 5 stars. On a sunny Saturday it was a mob scene, inside & out. This is a straight up deli with lots of yummy sandwich combinations. Good veggie choices. I had the Santa Cruzer, plus avocado. So good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. i used to work here and i never get tired of the food!! words cannot describe. lines do get crazy and it is a bit expensive, but definitely worth it! Zoccoli's sandwiches are made with love! my fave...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't had a Zoccoli's sandwich since going to school and living in Santa Cruz. The sandwiches were just as good as I remember them! Just fresh, tasty and reasonably priced sandos. Great deli...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie C.

2.0 of 5 stars. With a line practically out the door and the outside seating completely full, we were sure this place would rock. Unfortunately, the sammies we had here totally disappointed! Totally not worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by anonymous i.

5.0 of 5 stars. im an avid sandwich eater..so when i came by this spot.. i was drooling over the menu!!! everyone must try the italian BLT w/ pesto mayo.. pesto anything is delish!!!! its amazing how that green stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid Deli that makes a clean fresh sandwich. i love coming here for the sandwiches and actually the only thing I have ordered here.I usually custom make my own sandwiches as you can custom order...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Darryl C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has fantastic sandwiches! I wouldn't come here anything else other than that though. I had tried to ravioli and it was pretty bland... But the Pesto Chicken sandwich here is to DIE FOR! The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ari v.

1.0 of 5 stars. I ordered the Mediterranean. It's the first sandwich on the menu, so I expected it to be decent. Instead, I received a sandwich that was 90% bread by volume, 80% bread by weight. Go to Zoccoli's if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is really solid. The bf and I have never had a bad experience here...and it's a great place for me to get my pig cravings out of my system. Between the two of us we've tried: -Mediterranean...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M D.

3.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 stars as an overall rating? Gosh do people in Santa Cruz have a low bar for their food. OK, fine, the sandwiches are decent (not great) but as another reviewer said, you get VERY LITTLE with that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dmitry K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yeah Yeah Yeah, this place has great sandwiches, but this place is pretty pricey.They do not give you alot of food, plus the food does not include a drink. Other than those hurdles, I would definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Misha N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and various food items for sale. Aside from their great sandwiches, you can buy boxes of good English tea here. The only downer is this place gets super-crowded at peak times.PS: I like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John D.

1.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, one of the shittiest sandwiches I've ever had in my life. NEVER GO HERE. I've been here twice, they put barely any meat on their sandwiches and the vegetables/condiments taste bland. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sadly, I think I ordered the wrong thing. This place seems awesome on SO many levels - a plethora of hot and cold made to order sandwiches, homemade soups, small grocery items, single serve beers,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Empee P.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I want something fresh and cleansing, this place is the choice! I love this cute deli and their sandwiches never disappoint! My favorite sandwich is most definitely the chicken pesto with grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hungry? Stomach eating away at your insides? Every bite of fast food gives you flashes of the light at the end of the tunnel?Zoccoli's takes that tunnel, and builds a brick wall for you, cuz you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great, with lots of great food as well as grocery items - including imported stuff. They get pretty busy around lunch time.. and rightfully so, but keep in mind that you might have to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marli W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their sandwiches are awesome. I love their hot sandwiches. The pasta I got though wasn't al dente and was more mushy than anything. In any case I love the various things they offer.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Trav W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The chicken pesto sandwich is good enough to get my friend fired for one. When I was a Banana Slug I used to frequently visit this place, even more so after one of my best friends got a job behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Almost worth the trip from San JosA� to Santa Cruz by itself. I haven't had a better cannoli anywhere, they make them to order and everything is homemade. Usually I grab an italian sandwich of some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hazel A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Among all the places I've visited and eaten at in the Santa Cruz area, Zoccoli's never ceased to amaze me. Their sandwiches so fresh and yummy in my tummy. The french dip was always yummy. Since I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Davis D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alright, Mr. Zoccoli! You've won my heart over. On this nice rainy day, I decided to have a date with me, myself, and I. And where did I choose to go of ALL places in Santa Cruz? That's right, to your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli's gets 5 stars for their Antipasto sandwich alone. This sandwich is my all-time favorite deli sandwich. Its zesty flavor comes from marinated mushrooms, artichokes, olive mix, and salami....my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice M.

2.0 of 5 stars. There are many authentic Italian choices on their menu. However, the set up, pick a number type deal, is poor and the customer service is terrible. Their sandwiches are over priced. I got a sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joelle K.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love Zoccoli's. Best Deli Ever. to this day i dream of walking downtown and standing in the long line that starts at the backdoor entrance, waiting for my turn to order. i usually got the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Roberto L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli's is THE best deli in Santa Cruz by a long shot.You really can't go wrong ordering anything from their extensive menu....pretty much everything there is delicious. My fav time to eat here is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This deli has lots of selections and can get busy during lunch time. You pick a number to order, then pay, and wait for your meal. You can also purchase drinks, chips, and other snack items while you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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YUMMY! by gemma l. at InsiderPages

If you want sandwhiches or lasagna or ravilis or to pick up some Italian stuff like polenta or olive oil even BRIOSCHI is here! I love the place and if it ever delivers I will be in HEAVEN!!! YUM
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Zoccoli's! I used to go here all the time for their meatball sandwiches. Although I normally am not a fan of onions, the onions in the meatball sandwich are yummy. The service is pretty fast...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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LOVE LOVE the sandwiches by rob m. at InsiderPages

These sandwiches never fail to disappoint. Its no wonder this place has stood the test of time. I dig the oldschool deli feel, and the selection of sandwiches is vast (the Hawaiian an tri-tip are my faves)....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom.These sandwiches never fail to disappoint. Its no wonder this place has stood the test of time. I dig the oldschool deli feel, and the selection of sandwiches is vast (the Hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Boomer D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their sandwiches are actually quite good, and I think that the Italian-style sandwiches are the best. I had an Italian Club Sandwich yesterday that was really impressive. You might have felt that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lilia M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a lazy person by nature, but Zoccoli's sandwiches make me walk the length of Pacific and back because they are just that good. It is often more convenient for me to stop by at Subway, but fuck...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine D.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's been my experience that a long line in a deli is a tell tale sign of the place's delicious factor. If people are willing to line up and wait for your food then it must be worth waiting for....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari H.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMG BBQ!!! So good! Their sandwiches are SOOOO GOOD!!!I come here every chance I get when I'm down in the area. I used to hang out here all the time back in my UCSC days. I've had numerous friends...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi B.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE place to go for sandwiches in Santa Cruz (although the Portobello artichoke sandwich at Dharma's may be fierce competition). It's delicious, fast, quick and easy. There is a system at Zoccoli's. A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Britney C.

5.0 of 5 stars. A staple while I went to UCSC. My girlfriend and I used to go here for "dates" since we were both single and didn't have any BF's (nor any cute guys to take either). We would go to Jamba Juice, then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jowin C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Antipasto sandwich is pretty delicious, it contains salami, provolone cheese, crushed peppercini, mushrooms, olives, and artichoke hearts with some Italian sauce. It's pricey but they use good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

3.0 of 5 stars. After visiting the Mystery Spot I pulled out my iPhone Yelp app to search for something to eat. This place had high marks so we decided to check out Santa Cruz's downtown. This deli style place has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply amazing; this is my favorite lunch spot in Santa Cruz. Zoccoli's has great food and great service (5 to 15 minutes). You can either make your own sandwich or order one of their Italian specials...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. Had the chicken parmesan, which was pretty good.The wait is the only killer. Especially during the period of tourism. Seating is limited inside, but a couple more tables are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe we ordered the wrong things. Maybe we didn't come on the right day. Or, maybe the crowds in front were there because it was sunny out and there weren't that many good options in downtown Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by V F.

3.0 of 5 stars. A great deli in downtown Santa Cruz. The sandwiches are great, as are the devilled eggs, salads, olives and marinated mushrooms. They have a large selection of imported goods, syrups, cookies,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Will C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli's, to me, is quite unique. Having been to very few delicatessens in my life I first started eating here because my girlfriend introduced me to the place. And I'm glad she did. Zoccoli's has a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheena U.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious sandwiches, yummy gourmet and hard to find treats! It could get a little pricey, especially for a college student like I was when I lived in SC. On a nice sunny day catch one of the outdoor...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tring H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The only things I get from this place are their devilled eggs and slices of cheese to go (they have these already cut slices of cheese in plastic wrap and they usually cost about $1.00. Their sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by c l.

5.0 of 5 stars. the best sandwiches ever and awesome deviled eggs!
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron I.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is an a-mazing deli in downtown sc, hence the lines. They have bangin sandwiches, the bread is delivered daily, so its super fresh. I'm a fan of the francesi roll, which most of the meat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melody C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is flat out amazing.If you go to Zoccoli's and think that it's only average, it's probably because you didn't order the right thing. Now what exactly is "right" is very subjective but if...
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Yelp.com Review - by steve B.

3.0 of 5 stars. not the best sandwich i've ever had not the worst. Being part italian I'm spoiled by being around nicer more italian places than this, but the place suffices. It actually has some bit of a nice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to say that I am not too impressed. The sandwiches are good to be sure but they don't quite justify the cost or the wait in line. The soup is mediocre at best and the staff isn't really all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Sandwiches in town. I went to UCSC, so I've spent a fair amount of time in and around the downtown area--and have eaten just about everywhere. This was always my go-to sandwich shop. Nice to eat...
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Yelp.com Review - by amy t.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great deli!! Made to order sandwiches, yummy pasta salads, decent sweets (brownies, etc.) Excellent bread, meat and cheese selections. LOVE their turkey sandwich....Whenever we head into Santa...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! So much variety! Great little italian items like cookies and chocolates, drinks, meats everything! It's like a little mini Italian/european marcheThe sandwiches are good and they...
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Yelp.com Review - by stacy c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli's is my favorite sandwich place in downtown Santa Cruz!This is a great, local, Italian delicatessen in Santa Cruz. They have great hot/cold sandwiches on the menu. My favorites include the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have you ever eaten and afterward felt so completely satisfied with your choice to eat there that you want to tell the world?Yelp, this place is the shit. Walking in you get the real deli feel, tall...
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Yelp.com Review - by Po L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Seems like the hot spot to go in SC. A local shop with that local feel and local people. It definitely had that deli feel with that long deli fridge, 2 high tables, about 5 cafe tables inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tatiana d.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is where I first discovered the Thanksgiving sandwich (turkey, mayo, cranberry sauce). They make it really good over here. Get it on Dutch Crunch and you'll be merry. They have a good variety of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I visited Santa Cruz for my first time since I was 8 (but that was pretty much just to go to the Boardwalk), and had lunch at Zoccoli's.First of all, it was PACKED! We took a number (I actually...
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Yelp.com Review - by J D.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was way better about 8 years ago. What happened? I don't know, I really don't. I used to love this place, but i tried their greek feta for kicks a few weeks ago, and it was tasteless,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place runs like clockwork. You grab your number, order your sandwich, watch the efficient assembly line as your sandwich is being made. The sandwiches are delicious and they use very fresh...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay wow. I just found a New York Style, Italian deli right in Santa Cruz. I'm in heaven. I'm definitely going back.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacky L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli, definitely one of the best sandwich place in town! I love its shrimp & salad sandwich (cold) and tri-tip sandwich (hot.) They are very good! Its marinated mushroom is my favorite! If you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hayley L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't even like sandwiches, but even I've got to admit that eating a sandwich from here is like having a party in your mouth. I will never get enough of this place!It would be nice if they had more...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather S.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I discovered Zoccoli's - I was ecstatic!I was so happy to have found a good, local, Italian delicatessen in Santa Cruz. They had a nice little selection of meats, cheeses, and other assorted...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth S.

5.0 of 5 stars. so good! i usually get a sandwich but they have a variety of authentic and flavorful offerings I really should try sometime. I really appreciate their selection of imported Italian snacks,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alejandro D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Get the tri-tip sandwich or the french dip. mmmMMmmm mm.
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great sandwiches! I think my favorite is pesto chicken. They close at like 7pm or something early, which kind of sucks. Also they're not really set up too well for high-volume business. I mean the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie V.

4.0 of 5 stars. 2 words: Meatball Sandwich! They slice the meatballs so they don't go rolling out the other side when you bite into it. When I worked at the 9 i came here about once a week for that sandwich. They...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina o.

4.0 of 5 stars. the one thing that i hate about this place is that it isn't open long enough for me. by the time that i figure out that i could probably snag a great snack from here, they're closed. damn me for not...
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Yelp.com Review - by mike b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Maybe its just nostalgia but I really think Zoccoli's makes The Best Sandwich in SC!Or maybe it is just the ambience of the multitude of cans, jars, and seasonings of Italian cooking ingredients on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're coming from San Jose, this is a great place to grab some sandwiches, salads and desserts for a picnic along West Cliff, Natural Bridges, etc...My wife and I usually do this a couple times a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Allyson S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It seems that everything on the main street of downtown need to be cute, or carry that "charming little town" feel. Zoccolis definitely fulfills that, the place reeks of charm infact, but it's okay...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay, Zoccoli's. I know you look all cute and whatever, but sandwiches are just sandwiches. Don't get me wrong here, I'm glad not to buy a sandwich from a Perks cart on campus, but seriously. Just...
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Yelp.com Review - by Georgina D.

5.0 of 5 stars. five years and three cities later and I still daydream about this place. would getting in the car and driving six hours from LA be acceptable behavior from a girl with a monster craving?
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by erin b.

5.0 of 5 stars. yum.
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good veggie sandwiches. I usually get the hot breaded eggplant sandwich, I love the olives and peppers in it. The Filletto leaves something to be desired I think..One time, I got a small...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annee T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I spent two years working in an office downtown SC and I think you'd be hard pressed to find a downtown worker who wasn't a regular Zoccoli's patron. Most people are correct , however, when they say...
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Yelp.com Review - by Resa W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this place is kind of overrated - I mean the sandwiches were good, just not amaaaazing. I had the avocado special (I just got lured in by the fact that it was avocado and kind of disregarded...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vrushali N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I visit Zoccoli's every time I go to Santa Cruz.What keeps me coming back you ask? At Santa Cruz,it is the ocean and the beaches. At Zoccoli's ,why the Chicken Pesto sandwich of course !They make...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha V.

5.0 of 5 stars. So my usual hangover morning in Santa Cruz includes an acai fruit cup from Cafe Brazil. This is absolutely essential to my survival... or so I thought.Last time I was there, however, I needed to be...
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Great Italian Deli

Before a day of kayaking we, five friends from out of town stopped at this recommended deli and ordered sandwiches. The place smelled so good and was bustling with people. Everyone loved their sandwiches and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Local, independent, places with long lines usually mean good news for food--not this place. It fools you with all the earmarks of a good Italian Delicatessen: hanging, cured, dry meats, imported dry...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ana O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Whether I am looking to get an amazing sandwich or a yummy salad I am always happy. Although, I have a couple of sandwiches that I love, my favorite is their turkey sandwich on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by diana m.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has the best sandwiches in town. My favorite is the Italian Club, I definitely recommend that. Unfortunately it can get pretty crowded during lunch time, but even so the wait isn't too...
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Yelp.com Review - by margot b.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is THE sandwich place in Santa Cruz, and they seem like they would just kick serious ass judging by the menu and sandwich descriptions. Everything I read had my mouth watering.All I can really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear God, thank you for Zoccoli's. Don't worry about aardvark's or mosquito's, I forgive you for them. You've given me such a beautiful gift in the form of a sandwich. Actually it is more like 25...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was a cute little Italian place with sandwiches. It's mainly for getting a quick bite to eat. My sandwich was definitely lack luster, I order a Turkey and cranberry... It didn't taste fresh at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kristin e.

5.0 of 5 stars. i'm giving this a 5 just for the sheer variety of things they offer there. i can probably sustain myself for life with all the types of food they sell there. it is insane. i wasn't too jazzed about...
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Yelp.com Review - by Meryl Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. amazing pesto.pesto pasta salad, pesto chicken, pesto EVERYTHING!the outdoor seating's also great (if you're not afraid of mooching birds).
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The pesto chicken is lovely, with hot pesto and melted cheese over fresh bread of your choice. Nice white meat chicken breast.Also the deviled egg is tasty and there is a good selection of other cold...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina A.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I love this place, the sandwiches are awesome, the pasta is so so though, the lasagne is great. the waitstaff kind of sucks and they seem to only hire young girls besides the resident latina...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We used to refer to Zoccoli's chicken pesto sammich as "the big O." Damn that shit was good. Fried chicken, garlicky pesto, a light smear of mayonnaise, roasted red peppers marinated in olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sandwiches = the yum.
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Yelp.com Review - by Cool S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have lunch at Zoccoli's about three times a week. I've never been tired of it. Great food and friendly service. I'd say their error rate on sandwiches (in my case, this means putting onions on even...
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene S.

3.0 of 5 stars. 2.5I had such high hopes for this deli due to all the rave reviews too. I went on a Saturday afternoon and grabbed a number just like everyone. It took about 10 minutes to order, and then another 10...
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Yelp.com Review - by Meryl H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really more like 3.5 stars, but the good memories knocks it up. I love their bread, and always get everything on a sour roll. My parents used to swear by the italian sandwiches, I always went the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer R.

5.0 of 5 stars. In the stereotyped words of my hometown, the valley, this place is like totally awesome. Fresh veggies and the variety of meats and cheeses make this italian deli one of my favorite place to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nat K.

5.0 of 5 stars. YUM! Stopped by for sandwiches after chuggin' through the Santa Cruz half marathon this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed my mozzarella, tomato, and pesto sandwich -- the hubs loved his turkey club....
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome food here, man!We walked by Chocolate and contemplated eating there but then continued to walk down the street for more options. We settled on Zoccoli's.One word: PESTO.If you like pesto,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Graham F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome sandwiches, and the service is usually great. Try to avoid the lunch rush - it's a madhouse.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ella B.

5.0 of 5 stars. No trip to Santa Cruz is complete without stopping at Zoccolli's! (and Marianne's ice cream..... but that is another review....)Zoccolli's has a great selection of sandwiches and italian deli "stuff"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by C D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is as good as classic Italian delicatessen can get. Very basic selection, but oh so good. I love their meatball sandwich. Be prepared to be stuffed, though. I always get a custom-made...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who has been here who hasn't immediately converted to the Church of Zoccoli's? Yeah, no one. That's what I thought.My sister introduced me to their warm Chicken pesto sandwhich a few years back, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica f.

4.0 of 5 stars. my favorite thing ever is the pesto chicken sandwich. sooo good. this is a great place to stop by on the way to the beach to grab lunch and snacks. the people are always friendly, its fast, and there...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cecile C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The last time I went to Zoccoli's (just a couple of days ago), I got a Santa Cruzer vegetarian hummus sandwich on a whole wheat roll and, yes, it was good. There's something about being able to browse...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Basic sandwiches, etc. The deviled eggs tend to have random shell pieces, but the eggplant parmesean sandwich is great. You can even order tuna artichoke - nice....
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have yet to find another place that makes a smoked turkey sandwich quite as good as Zoccolis. I always grabbed a pre-made one from the display case, and it was always so good I never even really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Greycella L.

4.0 of 5 stars. While Zoccoli's failed to impress me the first time someone took me there, over the course of a couple years it really grew on me. As an east coaster living in Santa Cruz I felt like the two...
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Yelp.com Review - by QuestionmarkFace S.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best places to get a sandwich in Santa Cruz. Good selection of drinks and various specialty items. Sure beats quizno's!
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Yelp.com Review - by Cyrelle D.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best delis/gourmet sandwich places I know about. Fabulous ingredients, innovative combinations and old favorites. Clean, friendly and convenient.
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Yelp.com Review - by Demi D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best sandwich deli I have ever been to in my entire life! It's a local restaurant with practically every sandwich to choose from. There are a variety of other foods including pasta,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carl S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Way more then just sandwiches!I used to pop in to Zoccolis every day for lunch. Their marinated artichoke hearts are AWESOME and make a great addition to any of their sandwiches. Besides the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank N.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is really quite amazing. You might as well dish out the extra couple of bucks and go here instead of subway or any other sandwich place. All their ingredients taste so damn fresh! The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decently priced sandwich shop in downtown santa cruz. Better than Togo's, Quiznos and Subway further down the strip.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracey W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zoccoli's is a great place to get a fantastic salad or sandwich. I had the chicken breast sandwich with pesto and it was really good. My daughter and I split one and it was enough food. You can sit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt G.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW.I went at noon-thirty and there was a long line. They have an efficient setup where you take a number, place your order, pre-pay, and then pick up your order. It took 5-10 minutes, but the wait...
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Zoccoli's with a few friends after one of them suggested it, and I was really quite impressed. The sandwich I had was really delicious, and there were plenty of snacks and drinks to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Better than Italy!
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic sandwiches- the mozzarella and tomato was wonderful with a great pesto spread. The Castroville Italian was also great. Salads are the perfect accompaniment, good wine selection too, with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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