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Walls lined with murals and pics of Celebrities!!! - Dz Akins, San Diego, CA

Dz Akins

4.9
4.9
224 Reviews
$30 and under
Deli

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
New York Style Deli located in your backyard, massive menu, and fast paced people watching environment.
Reminder of what once was "Real Deli's" in America still here in your San Diego. Full Deli counter, Bakery in house and all made from scratch with love. 102 Sandwiches to many to choose from, and some really BIG Salads for anyone's desire. Home Style Dinners like your grandmother used to make, and some extreme Eastern European dishes that with blow your mind. Sick? No problem, we have the best medicine, D.Z. Akin's Matzoh Ball Soup! We also have 6 other soups on a daily basis for those soup lovers!!!
We've been voted San Diego Best Deli countless years, and we're in the news and on the radio all the time.
We are right off the Highway 8 east for your convenience, now doing online ordering on OUR WEBSITE and DELIVERY through our delivery partners. Thank you for supporting family owned businesses!!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Deli, Breakfast, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 265-0218
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    College Area
  • Cross Street
    70th st and Alvarado rd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    70th street and Alvarado Plaza trolley stops on the green line.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

What 224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DZ Akins is a beloved San Diego staple offering "huge servings" and "amazing service." Known for its authentic Jewish deli experience, it boasts "delicious New York-style" cuisine. The extensive menu, featuring favorites like the Reuben omelette and matzoh ball soup, ensures everyone leaves satisfied. Don't miss the incredible bakery treats!

224 Reviews
  1. Paul

    VIP

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fantastic service, a wonderful bakery and gift shop. Dinner was a joy!

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  2. Amanda

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service. Food was delicious and huge portions.

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  3. tina

    VIP

    San Diego

    164 reviews

    4.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    YUMMY! Always delicious food. the lean corned beef sandwich could have used a little more meat for the price and for the stomach!! Sweet & sour cabbage soup - wonderful!

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  4. Nigel

    Portland

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing NYC Style deli and bakery. Worth the $$ $$

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  5. Hedy

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to DZ Akins since it opened and the food is always delicious and plentiful. The Thanksgiving turkey dinner was perfect!

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  6. David

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and service. Never have complaints

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  7. Vogel

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I went last year for Thanksgiving and it was so incredibly good. That's why I came back. So much food that I took home enough of everything for more than another meal. This year was disappointing. Our waitress was in training which made no sense on such a busy day. I know this was the first day they were serving Thanksgiving dinner but if they weren't really ready they should have told us and we could have ordered something else.

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  8. Larry

    San Diego

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jenifer did an outstanding job of service!! Godspeed, Larry+

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  9. Russell

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going here for decades. Went with old friends and we've been going so long we just hand the menus back and know what to order. It's a bit pricey but being a native New Yorker it's the closest to a NYC Deli that I'm going to get. Stop by the bakery on the way out. Again, pricey but good. The bread pudding is a must for me. Their Challah bread is great for making French Toast at home.

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  10. Jeffrey

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite brunch place in San Diego. Minda is amazing. It’s like showing up at a magical place and having the Breakfast Goddess provide you with an incredible meal! I love the owner Debbie, always a joy to see her when we arrive! Old school, San Diego restaurant, the kind of vibe that you just don’t see anymore with new places. My favorite dish is the Reuben omelette, and it’s absolutely delicious. You can’t go wrong with anything here.!! Very grateful to you all!

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FAQs

Dz Akins offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Dz Akins also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 265-0218.

Dz Akins is rated 4.9 stars by 224 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Dz Akins

6930 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    70th st and Alvarado rd
  • Area
    College Area
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Deli, Breakfast, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    70th street and Alvarado Plaza trolley stops on the green line.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
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