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Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 1287 reviews

What User likes about Sam's Deli:
Really good sandwich. Fresh bread and so much stuff in it. Lovely place. Staff was helpful , at least one who was making my sandwich, the other was rushing me to pay and didn't care much. If you get beer here you have to drink inside. Really Delicious sandwich View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Sam's Deli:
Sandwich was moderate, nothing wrong with it at all - just a bit bland. Iced chai was excellent; but iced coffee was made using got coffee directly onto ice, resulting in a watered down mess. Loved the view/atmosphere though! View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.2 ★ from 13 reviews

This place is a staple. They have big hearty sandwiches, you pick your toppings, desserts, coffee, deli food. It's been open for eons and we've been stopping he...

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Came here for coffees sat outside, the place has free wifi so worth catching up on your phone, especially when your on a cruise ship, quick service, prices $3.9...

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We stopped in for a quick breakfast. The service was prompt, the food is reasonably priced and the coffee is good.

The location is excellent, the atmosphere is nothing special, the food is awful. A conveniently located tourist trap.

Nice lunch. Healthy foods made fresh. Had sandwiches which will very filling and sat and ate watching the world go by on the outside patio. Reasonable priced.

Located near the waterfront, this deli offers a mix of delightful and disappointing dishes. While the smoked meat sandwich and desserts left something to be desired, the croissant-based sandwiches and soups were noteworthy. The prices were a bit steep, but the quality matched the location near the Empress Hotel. The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were friendly, making it a decent choice for a meal in the heart of Victoria. Options like shrimp sandwiches and breakfast croissants received glowing reviews, promising a satisfying visit for fans of deli fare.

Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 613 reviews
Barebuns1
15.01.2024 - 01:45

Friendly staff. I had a 12oz Mocha. Great prices. I also had an incredible Raspberry Streusel and a Blueberry Crumble. Great location on Government St.

Mickey
15.01.2024 - 01:45

Incredible clam chowder! Shrimp sandwich was good but not great! Just a bit bland, although the turkey club looked amazing. Not the cheapest eats around, but de...

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Sportsenfoodyist
15.01.2024 - 01:45

Sandwich on a croissant was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Regarding the comments that their sandwiches are 'overpriced ', may I ask where you can...

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Dustydave
15.01.2024 - 01:45

Didn't know where to go for a relaxing lunch so stopped in several delis and sandwich shops to check menus and prices. All were pricey. This one looked nice so...

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CgyMom
15.01.2024 - 01:45

Good Deli Food. Good lunchtime fare. A little pricey, but I suppose thats what you get when you are in the heart of Victoria right down the street from the Empr...

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Yelp
3.2 ★ from 61 reviews
Jacob
01.03.2024 - 11:49

I highly recommend the breakfast sandwich with a croissant at this restaurant, located conveniently next to the harbor. The staff was very friendly and the dini...

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Joel
01.03.2024 - 11:49

I visited a lovely deli located near the waterfront for lunch. It was great to see many local customers enjoying their meals there. We chose to sit at an outdoo...

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Billy
01.03.2024 - 11:49

I visited this restaurant for lunch and ordered a roast beef sandwich with clam chowder. It was pretty good overall. The roast beef sandwich was decent and the...

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Foursquare
2.9 ★ from 21 reviews
Google
3.9 ★ from 118 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 380 reviews
Zomato
3.2 ★ from 81 reviews

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