Moonlight Beach Deli & Dogs

Encinitas, United States

4.1

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 760-942-6802
Address:
350 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA, 92024
b/t Calle Magdalena & I-5
Encinitas
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 miEncinitas
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
No

Today

Today 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Encinitas) 05:43 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Moonlight Beach Deli and Dogs is located at 350 Encinitas Blvd in Encinitas. Our sandwiches are some of the very best in town and premium hot dogs make us a must-​visit destination! Some of the most popular sandwiches include our Moonlight Beach, the Soprano, and the Twilight. Our delicious smoothies come in a variety of flavors like strawberry, mango, and mixed berry and are certain to quench your thirst. All of our food is homemade — from our soups to pasta salads — using the freshest ingredients and locally sourced vegetables that are delivered daily. We also use freshly baked bread from O’Briens bakery — only the best for the Moonlight! You will find us inside the newly remodeled Chevron Station. Need a quick pick-​me-​up? Have one of our yummy lattes or frappuccinos. Don’t let the fact that we are a Chevron Gas Station fool you-​we are so much more than a gas station. We have developed our reputation, one sandwich at a time, as one of the best delis in the area — come and see why!

History

Established in 2003.

Encinitas Chevron was merely a gas station/​convenience store and car wash before we took it over. Since then, we have remodeled this entire facility from the exterior to all the services available such as an updated car wash system, fully stocked store, our popular Moonlight Beach Deli and Dogs, free Wi-​Fi and espresso bar. Please come see all that we have to offer.

Meet the Business Owner

Corinne H.

Business Owner

My husband Dave and myself were in 2 different businesses before we ventured into the car wash business. Nearly 12 years ago now, we purchased a car wash up in Hillcrest called Uptown Touchless Car Wash. My husband really enjoyed the business and wanted something in North County. We found the Encinitas Chevron and noticed it needed a lot of work and updating. It has been a sort of pet project of ours, and we are very proud of all the improvements that have been made, particularly the addition of our popular Moonlight Beach Deli and Dogs. One of our best selling points — and a primary focus — is our customer service. From needing help at the pumps, to understanding what is best for your car care needs, to having a specialized sandwich prepared just for you — we go above and beyond. We would love for you to come see us!

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20 reviews of Moonlight Beach Deli & Dogs

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Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
For some of us, our «dirty little secret» is that we LOVE Moonlight Beach Deli & Dogs. And for others of us, it is a cool shrine of quick nosh and delicious drink. The drink is good, but I prefer the piña colada (no alcohol). I do request a a really well-​done hot dog and extra onions… the guys are very nice that way. This is certainly NOT «fine dining» or elegant food or even a place to sit down and watch the crowds meander by, but a cross-​section of us Encinitas is evident and you can get a good sense of who we are at Moonlight Beach Deli & Dogs !
Place rating: 4
Escondido, CA
So, sandwiches taste better when some one else makes them and this place proves that. I got the club sandwich, nothing fancy. Could have made it at home, but they did a great job at crafting this club sandwich monster. Definitely a better lunch place than breakfast. The girls behind the counter work with what tools they have and pump those sandwiches out like no other.
Place rating: 5
Dallas, TX
Saw this place on Unilocal and their list of sandwiches looked great so thought I would check it out. It’s part of a big gas/​service station that does care washes and detailing also.
Got the soprano on a French roll with Ham salami lettuce tomato peppercinis mayo and Italian dressing. It was warmed up. This was probably one of the best subs I have had in ages. They have some pleasant outdoor seating Check this place out if you are in the area. Even worth going out of the way for!
Place rating: 5
Escondido, CA
The food is amazing here! By far the best deli shop I have ever been to.
Place rating: 2
Wildomar, CA
I was pretty underwhelmed by this place after seeing so many raving Unilocal reviews.
My co-​workers and I always refer to this as the «gas station sandwiches» and have been hesitant to try it because of that fact. But because I usually trust Unilocal when they tell me something is great we went ahead and tried it.
The staff here definitely weren’t the friendliest I’ve come across, which by itself isn’t that big of a deal. People have off days, It happens.
Now, the sandwiches: I ordered a simple ham & cheese on the pretzel bun and I was extremely disappointed. The ham tasted like it came from an Oscar Mayer package from the grocery store. And for about $ 8 per sandwich I was pretty disappointed. My coworkers were also not impressed by their sandwiches. One especially because they were out of avocado!
With Subman and Harvest Ranch in the area I probably won’t be coming back here.
Place rating: 4
Chino Hills, CA
I was very surprised to find this place on Unilocal but as usual, the community knows best! The sandwiches are made very well and everything tastes very fresh.
Keep in mind that they are in the Chevron station. I missed it the first time around because I was looking for a stand-​alone restaurant.
Place rating: 4
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
It’s interesting that this place is in a gas station. So it was kind of annoying when I ordered and I asked about the Unilocal special that they didn’t know what I was talking about. So first I ask about the beach bbq, they say they don’t have it anymore. Why would you have a sandwich on your menu, if you don’t sell it anymore?! Then I ask about the Reuben and they said they don’t have any pastrami right now. So I order a Cuban and it was very good. I’m not sure I’d really call it a Cuban though, it was good though.
Place rating: 2
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
This used to be my favorite sandwich place in SD, hands down! However, it may be going downhill. I called in an order for a salami sandwich with mustard, pickles and light mayo. When I got the sandwich there was barley any salami but a plethora of mayo. A few months ago I ordered the same thing and it was amazing! This time I feel like I was jipped =(
Place rating: 4
Encinitas, CA
Last two visits have been ho-​hum. I typically order the same thing, either a turkey or tuna salad on French roll, sometimes hot and sometimes cold.
The soft rolls were something that I always appreciated but as of late the rolls seem to be a bit on the hard side maybe a day past being super fresh. Still edible but I don’t find myself singing while eating lately. I will try them again in a few days and see if I can catch them with a fresh delivery…
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
This place is delicious! nice workers and great food. love their focaccia bread! best sandwiches around!
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
While the location may be a bit weird, the sandwiches at Moonlight are top notch.
I came here today after searching Unilocal for a deli in the Encinitas area. I haven’t been able to find an authentic deli in the area so I was a bit skeptical coming here.
There was no reason to be skeptical — The sandwiches were top notch!
Tuna melt ridiculously good!
Club sandwich just as good!
I will be back. …hi5!
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
First time here
Kinda weird place if you think about it because is in a gas station and a car wash, but let’s give it a try
Got the moonlight and the tuna melt
Place rating: 5
Galt, CA
These are the best sandwiches ever. I got the heaven with no peppers and added avacado and lettuce and it was AMAZING. My husband got the cali cuban which was delicious as well. The owner recommended both our sandwiches and im so glad we took her advice. Wish we lived closer.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
There are a ton of sandwich places around but this one by far is the freshest in the best! You wouldn’t think so because it’s attached to a gas station but it really is. Go inside and check out the vast menu.
You have vegetarian and tuna sandwiches as well. Made warm or cold with very fresh ingredients. A Local suggested it to me so I went, it was totally worth it.
Place rating: 2
Carlsbad, CA
I can honestly say that the Acai bowls are delicious!!!
But I also have to say that the service was horrible. Also, sanitation was not a priority here. I paid a decent amount for this product and although it was delicious, the experience was not worth the money spent.
I noticed both employees making my Acai bowl without any gloves. Not to mention that one of the employees had just touched deli, never did I see them wash their hands and I was so afraid to eat this fruit that was not handled correctly. The Acai was placed in the microwave, I’m guessing to defrost a bit… ??? And the same procedure for some of the berries. Well, as one employee was waiting for a sandwich to heat up, she opened the microwave and «tested» the temperature of the berries with her fingers… That were not previously washed.
I am not one to judge but when I go to a «deli» I do not expect for the employees to have their stomach hanging out the bottom of their shirt that seemed to be a size too small. Same with the shorts. If I was working with the public and their food, I would consider my appearance. And hygiene.
Again, the Acai bowl was so good but I admit I did not eat the whole thing because I kept thinking about how my bowl was made. I hope that maybe a manager will read this eve though I do not plan to visit again. This is crucial in the food business… It should be something that all employees take pride in.
Good luck and take care.
Place rating: 4
Carlsbad, CA
This place is within walking distance of my office so I visit frequently. The breakfast sandwiches are rather insipid. The deli is inside a gas station and they dont have a grill or stove so the bread gets toasted on a George foreman grill, the eggs and bacon get cooked in the microwave and they melt it all together with cheese 1 final zap from the microwave. I could have my 6 years old niece make me a sandwich or this caliber.
The regular deli sandwiches are pretty darn good but they happen to also be in the upper range of deli sandwich pricing. The staff is always friend, even early in the morning or after one almost chopped her finger off (serious happened while I was there with the circular deli slicer).
Place rating: 5
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
I really need a sandwich today and needed some help ordering since I had never been here before. The nice lady that took my order helped me out with their most popular sandwiches of which I choose the saprano. With the combo (chips and drink) my total was just under $ 10.
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
I was very surprised to see this place at a gas station/​car wash. Not sure how I feel about that. BUT then again, if I was stopping for gas or a car wash, I would be pleasantly surprised, so there we go.
My friend’s 2 year old was pretty psyched about their cookies, so they have the hard-​to-​earn child stamp of approval right there. Amongst the three of us, we got: The salami one (forgot the name, sorry), the cuban, and the Twilight pastrami one. The sandwiches are huge! And there is a check in offer for free chips and a drink, but ours wouldn’t load (NOOO service in there), but the lady gave it to us anyway! Woohoo!
The sandwiches are pretty good, and definitely a surprise coming from a gas station, which notoriously have awful food. I would not oppose coming back if I was in the area! Good size, decent price, nice and hearty.
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
Heading down I-​5 from Carlsbad, I decided to stop in for a late lunch. There is no menu board, instead you look at one of the printed menu’s by the front counter. They give you a number and you pay at the main gas station register. Simple enough.
I ordered the Cali-​Cuban and that thing was HUGE! I have a pretty big appetite and I was only able to eat ¾ of the sandwich. It was jam packed with meat in between a focaccia style bread with swiss cheese and some pickles. A little on the pricey side, but definitely one of the better sandwiches I’ve had in a while.
Word to the wise, come hungry!
Place rating: 5
Los Gatos, CA
Moonlight Beach Deli & Dogs has been open at this location for 8 years — how am I just now finding out about them? I like everything about this place.
The Cali Cuban is one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a while. It has ham, pulled pork, pickles, Swiss cheese and their «Cuban sauce», which is essentially a chipotle mayo. The sandwich comes out hot and awesome. If I have one quibble it is that I don’t love focaccia. Next time I might ask for a different bread, but as focaccias go, I have to admit this one is pretty good. The sandwich, by the way, is HUGE.
The service was great too. I chatted with the owner at the counter and she is so proud of her shop — she told me how good their soups are and how the girl who makes them does everything on the premises. She talked up their clam chowder, which I’ll definitely have to try when they have it. The soup on hand today was cheddar broccoli and potato, which she suggested I try — it was delicious. The sandwiches are so big that next time I think I’ll do a soup and half sandwich.
I love mom and pop shops with personality, exceptional products and pride — this little place in the Chevron mini-​mart fits the bill. The location is unique and the quality is unexpected.