A man always knows when he has just encountered something so special and dare I say it, famous.  No, it’s not the obvious sign that preclaims it so, and no, I’m not being facetious.

You see at Gallo’s Italian Deli in Corona del Mar, famous means something else entirely.  Here “famous” to the dedicated sandwich-makers that take pleasure in recommending the most popular subs means consistently turning that sub around to me, the customer,  bagged and ready to go in literally a matter of seconds.  To Bridgette, the wonderful cash register attendant who’s been part of this establishment for 13 years it means putting a smile on my face, shaking my hand and welcoming me to the neighborhood after having shared what seemed to be a lot of personal details. To the patron chowing down on his favorite creation at the outdoor stand-up counter, exclaiming he’s been eating here for 25 years and loves it, famous means knowing that there is a gem of a place off Coast Highway with a bright blue awning that has been delivering goodness in a roll for a very long time and will probably be here for a long time more to come.

For those who work at Gallo’s and who frequently eat here, this place is truly famous.

Get down to Gallo’s Italian Deli and try the “Combo,” “The Napoleon” or “Hot Pastrami” subs and I guaranteed you too will be an instant fan of this Corona del Mar eatery.
Gallo’s Italian Deli
3900 East Coast Highway
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625-2649
(949) 723-0100