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1517 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90401

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  • Deli, European, Italian
    Sun 9am-6pm, Tue-Sat 9am-7pm
    $ $
  • MasterCard, Visa
    Catering, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Beer/Wine
    Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

The Italian deli Bay Cities makes a decent turkey sandwich, a loud, greasy meatball sandwich and a very respectable hero, but the sandwich of choice here is a monster sub, straight outta Brooklyn, called “The Godmother,” which includes a slice of every Italian cold cut on Earth. Fully dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard and a few squirts of a garlicky vinaigrette, a Godmother feeds a couple of people at least; the guys behind the counter will look at you quizzically if they suspect you're planning to eat a whole one yourself. Beer, wine and liquor for takeout only.








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  • kplo
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    | Los Angeles, CA | 24 Reviews

    Squid Ink is always raving about this place. I now see why.

  • spanknyce
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    | Beverly Hills, CA | 44 Reviews

    I've never been, it's just that everytime someone brings me a sandwich from this place I eat the whole damn thing and want another. Brings me back to the old country - NYC.

  • Kacy7
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    | Los Angeles, CA | 1 Reviews

    Seriously the best subs I have had in a long time!!!!

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  • 2012 | Best Macaroni and Cheese

    If you were unimpressed by the mac 'n' cheese you tried at Bay Cities Italian Deli, then you must have tried its other mac 'n' cheese. There are two distinct macs served at the Santa Monica Italian deli: one in the traditional saucy yellow, and the other a sprezzaturic, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink dish. The latter could never disappoint. The macaroni swells with eight of the most flavorful cheeses in the house; hunks of leftover bread lap up the residual oils. Bay Cities' mac is enough... More »

  • 2009 | BEST DELI SANDWICH

    It's hard to argue effectively with your Italian godmother, particularly if she's several inches thick around the middle with a tangy bite and a penchant for hanging out with the wrong crowd. That's where the cold cut–clad sandwich by the same name at Bay Cities Italian Deli in Santa Monica comes in handy. It's a fantastic heap of Genoa salami, mortadella, capicollo, ham, prosciutto and provolone cheese piled onto an Italian roll. The small sub is just shy of $6, although it's worth... More »

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People Who Like Bay Cities

Main Menu
Sandwiches
bread & cheese: italian roll, sliced wheat, sliced rye, sliced 7 grain, sliced italian. cheese: american, cheddar, havarti, horseradish cheddar, jack, pepper jack, provolone, mozzarella muenster, swiss, havarti. choice of meat: bologna, chicken, coppacola, ham (blk forest, boiled, honey baked, and low sodium), liverwurst, mortadella, roast, beef, salami, turkey (roasted, maple, mesquite, pastrami, pepper, salsalito)
Small $4.00
Large $5.40
Small With Works $4.35
Large With Works $6.05
Poorboy
bologna, cotto salami,swiss cheese (no sub.)
Small $5.75
Large $7.35
Small With Works $6.10
Large With Works $8.00
Godmother
genoa salami, mortadella coppacola, ham, prosciutto, provolone (no sub.)
Small $5.75
Large $7.35
Small With Works $6.10
Large With Works $8.00
Special
your choice of any meat & cheese listed below. extra meat (s) $1.25, (l) $2.35; extra cheese (s) $0.45, (l) $0.60
Small $6.55
Large $8.15
Caprese
water mozzarella, onion, tomato, basil,oregano,olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper
Small $4.00
Large $5.40
Small With Works $4.35
Large With Works $6.05
Cheese
Small $6.00
Large $7.70
Prosciutto - Domestic
Small $6.50
Large $8.05
Prosciutto - Italian Style
Small $8.75
Large $11.55
Prosciutto - Parma/hamon Serrano
Small $6.50
Large $8.05
Small With Works $6.85
Large With Works $8.70
Sopressata
Small $6.00
Large $7.60
Small With Works $6.35
Large With Works $8.25
Hot Pastrami Or Corned Beef
Small $6.00
Large $7.60
Small With Works $6.35
Large With Works $8.25
Tuna Salad
Small $6.00
Large $7.00
Meatball Or Sausage
with sauce and grated cheese
Small $4.75
Large $6.00
Veggies Only
avocado spread, cucumber slices, lettuce, tomato, pickles, olives, onions, oil & vinegar
Salads & Sides
pasta salad, pasta salad w/o meat
Lb. $4.98
Artichokes
Lb. $9.98
Caponata
Lb. $9.98
Caprese Salad
Lb. $6.98
Chicken Basil
Lb. $7.98
Chicken Salad
Lb. $2.98
Cole Slaw
Lb. $5.98
Cucumber
Lb. $2.98
Greek Salad
Lb. $2.98
Macaroni
Lb. $6.98
Da Ventura
Lb. $6.98
Eggplant Pasta
Lb. $3.49
Four Bean
Lb. $6.98
Fusilli / Pesto
Lb. $3.49
Garbanzos
Lb. $6.98
Mushroom
Lb. $6.98
Pasta Carmella
Lb. $6.98
Penne Pasta
Lb. $3.98
Pepperoncini
Lb. $10.98
Pepper Shooters
Lb. $2.98
Potato Salad
Lb. $6.98
Prosciutto & Dill
Lb. $6.98
Seafood Salad
Lb. $6.98
Spicy Pasta
Lb. $7.98
Tuna Salad
Condiments
Small $0.05
Large $0.10
Onions
Small $0.05
Large $0.10
Pickles
Small $0.05
Large $0.10
Tomatoes
Small $0.05
Large $0.10
Italian Dressings
Small $0.05
Large $0.10
Lettuce
Small $0.05
Large $0.10
Olive Oil
Small $0.05
Large $0.10
Red Wine Or Balsamic Vinegar
Small $0.50
Large $1.00
Avocado Spread
Small $0.10
Large $0.15
Pepperoncini
Small $0.10
Large $0.15
Cucumber Slices
Small $0.10
Large $0.15
Pepper Salad, Mild Or Hot
Small $0.10
Large $0.15
Sliced Olive
Small $0.25
Large $0.35
Basil
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