Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
310-395-8279

Breads, muffins and pastries baked on the premises nine times a day!

Popular food: Caprese sandwich (buffalo mozzarella, onion, basil, tomato, olive oil), Poor Boy Sandwich (bologna, salami, Swiss cheese), plus daily hot specials, pasta salads and a great olives selection.

Unique food: Godmother Sandwich (salami, mortadella, capacollo, ham, prosciutto, provolone).

Drinks: Soft drinks, beer, wine.

Seating: Eleven picnic tables outside with a stunning view of the parking lot.

Ambience: Great Italian deli aroma of olive oil, cheese and prosciutto -- wait your turn in line at the counter and take the gorgeous mess of food outside to eat.

Extras/Notes: If you really want to do it up, take a swing around the gourmet market and pick up some side dishes to take home. Good wine store in back, too.

Parking: Adjacent lot, street.

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Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fax: 310-395-1575