Gus's Grocery Reviews

Yummy sandwiches and cool atmosphere. Outside seating with vines and plants, and umbrellas for shade. Fun local hang-out. The lines can get long at lunchtime, since it is a popular place.

Curry chicken salad sandwich was dry, even the sqaw bread was old. Threw it away.

Always a pleasure to dine with friends an family. The food is fresh and the beer is choice

Really good fully customizable sandwiches! Lots of options for bread/rolls. They make a great veggi sandwich.

Great love it. Huge variety of sandwiches. Little bit of a wate sometimes but always worth it

Thank you Gus for a nice sandwich and a beautiful patio. Gus's grocery has changed only tiny bit over the last 40 years. It is always been a little stop out there on Oso Street, and the outdoor patio is a wonderful wonderful addition. I think it's the Gus version of a beer garden. How that can be pretty handy on a warm afternoon, especially a Friday or Saturday afternoon. The sandwich just was okay didn't really get me excited, but I will say everything was fresh and good handled politely delivered outside on the patio to us and we ate every bite. So stop by for a sandwich and enjoy the patio, and whatever you want to drink. Another good choice, personally I'm off to High Street

Nice outdoor patio and delicious bread on the sandwiches. Could have used a little more meat and sauce, but overall good choice close to downtown SLO.

Visiting here is a necessity for everyone who lives near it or visits SLO

Great sandwiches and selection of beer! Patio seating, if you can get one is golden on a beautiful day.

Just rolled into town and was recommended that we go to Gus's! Had their specialty sandwich of the day. BBQ..something..don't quite remember. It was good! Not great, but it was good! It looked pretty flat but the taste was there.

Gus' has changed so much since I was younger (I'm local and recently moved back to town).

I ordered a Hot Pastrami on a toasted french roll with cheese. What I got was a cold corned beef sandwich on an untoasted, cold french roll. I didn't notice until I got home or I would have definitely taken it back!

When I was young I worked downtown SLO at the United Meat Market so I know the difference between corned beef and Pastrami.

I very rarely eat anywhere but home because I'm older and on a fixed income now and this was going to be a big treat for me.

Sorry to say, Gus' won't have any more of my business, and I will not recommend them, either.

There are many good delis in SLO, and this is one of them. Good meats and cheese, fresh bread, and a good selection of cold beers is what I like about Gus. TIP: avoid the Poly crowds by calling in your order and then eating at a park instead of their small outdoor patio (which is not a bad option either!)

The lady was extremely rude when I came to pick up my food. My burrito did not come with sour cream even though I ordered it, it was marked on the slip, and I was charged for it. This is the second time this has happened to me. Will not be coming back.

Use to go for sandwiches and beer during my college years, feeling nostalgic and in the area. Sandwiches are great and beer is cold. Just like I remember.

Only had one sandwich on my way back home to the Bay Area. Hence the 4 stars. Not enough visits . Had roast beef with mayo, sprouts, tomato and lettuce on whole wheat. Absolutely delicious and worth returning to. Add a full bag of Fritos $1.89, and a bottle of Dr. Pepper and the total was $14 95. They have a wide selection of drinks and it is a small grocery. They have other types of specialty sandwiches and they had at least one soup of the day.

I love Gus's! Great Sandwiches, great location! You get what you get here. The Inside is small. Outside patio is hard to get seating because it's always so busy. But overall very worth it

Great sandwiches but veeerrryyyy slow service. Expect to wait 45 minutes for your food.

It was super busy because it's almost 100 degrees outside. The employees are such hard workers and have a lot of poise whe dealing with rude customers. Despite having a huge amount of orders to fill, they got mine down perfectly.

it s good food, but it s so dirty in there. nothing looks like it s been cleaned, how they handle their food is concerning, etc

Gus's is an establishment. I know there is much contention around what is the best deli in SLO, but, let's be honest, no one can argue that Gus's is at least in the top 3.

I think they forgot about my order. No one else was there and they were 3 people working and talking.
Normally things aren't that bad. Food is really good tho!

Probably the best place to get a good sandwich in slo

Great sandwiches and good selection of groceries, chips and drinks

Their sandwiches are awesome! They have outdoor seating to enjoy during the pandemic or anytime.

Great sandwiches, home made potato chips are amazing

Breakfast burritos are best in SLO. Just be vigilant in picking it up. They have forgot to call my name a few times.

We were regulars here from about 1992-1997 and we stop in without fail every time we are in SLO. In our opinion this is the best sandwich shop anywhere. It s a combination of a great sandwich, awesome location, sunshine, good beer, and all the fixins. My kid grew up in Gus s t-shirts and is applying to Cal Poly for fall of 2021. If he ends up going our investment will come with a Gus s meal plan. The best.

Fantastic home made Deli food to a very high standard.

All there food is made fresh and to order. Friendly staff make the whole experience fantastic!

Been coming here for 15+ yrs excellent sandwiches, decent beer case and best patio chill spot

Always stop for a sandwich when passing through town. Get a steamed sandwich from here and enjoy on the spot. Was a favorite in college and still is.

We lived within walking distance of Gus's for years and it has been a favorite of ours since the first visit. The sandwiches are very high quality, I would say this is the best sandwich shop on the Central Coast.
They have a nice outside patio and the beer selection is good. Sitting outside with friends on a sunny afternoon sharing a beer at Gus's is a simple pleasure. Great neighborhood Deli and beer garden.

Best deli I ve had in my life. Better than the best deli in NY!

I got the chicken tender sandwich and it was pretty darn tasty even if it wasn't the prettiest or healthiest. They really go with a laid back honor system and the customers can be disorganized when making space to write down their orders on the paper slips before going up to the cashier. The outdoor seating area is simple and plenty. The sandwiches are pricey for the amount you get but I love how many types of chips and beer they have too!

Sandwhiches are actually decent but the place is run very poorly. Hour long waits for a sandwhich, inaccurate hours on Google. Tonight i got there at 6:30 and its locked when google says they are open till 7:30. One time I ordered the chicken bbq sandwhich and after I had paid they told me they were out of chicken. I asked for a refund, they didnt refund me the entire amount, the cashier told me they cant refund tips. I said I wasn't going to tip when I didn't get anything. With annoyance she pulled money out of tip jar to give to me.

I have not been at Gus's Grocery in some time... the rumor is that the quality had dropped.... let me assure you, it had not. The sandwich that I ordered was fantastic, but price reasonable, the service quick and polite. Great place to relive memories with old friends!

Friendly staff, great service and amazing food. The patio is such a great place to hang out and enjoy the day.

Good food and value. Just wish the cheese on my sandwich had been cheddar like I ordered instead of the american that I got.

Quite possibly the best sandwich I've ever had. I was introduced to Gus's on a vacation a while back, since then... I dream of those sultry sandwiches - the goodness haunts me, the sandwiches, they call to me, the know me.

It's the same story each visit - Like an addict, I can't resist the call, the itch. "I'll just save the second half for dinner later" I say as I order my full sandwich, the staff knows, they just shake their heads as if to say "she'll never learn."

The allure is in the custom turkey sandwich... my weakness, my desire, it senses my arrival and knows I can't resist those sweet sweet whole wheat buns. We retreat to the patio setting, find a table in the shade, my sandwich likes the shade It starts with one innocent bite - then euphoria sets in, everything gets cloudy, dark, peaceful, the sounds of birds fade and all gets quiet.

Suddenly I wake up covered in bread crumbs and olive oil, there's a smudge of mustard on my cheek. I rub my eyes willing them to focus, "what happened? Where is my sandwich?" My eyes focus to the carnage around me - "No! Not again!" The only evidence of our moment of passion lies in a discarded wrapper at my feet, and a small olive oil stain on my blouse, I wreak of condiments and shame... I hang my head and retreat to my car as quickly as my newly bloated walrus-esque body can muster. The regret is 100% worth it. See you tomorrow Gus's.

Great little spot. Good beer selection, yummy breakfast croissants!

Best sandwich I ever ate! Homemade potato chips were the bomb! People were down to earth and the place is quaint. Loved it and will go back each time I'm in town.

One of the best sandwich places in town. Recommend the baguette for bread. Highly recommended

Awesome sandwiches! Friendly staff. Very crowded at lunchtime (for obvious reasons).

I Used to be A Tri weekly Customer.. But 9 months ago i Moved.. I Was in SLO today and Absolutely Stopped in For What ive missed in 9 months!!.. The Staff .. Stacy, Shannon.. Forgive me but im bad with Names .. But Everyone Remembered ME..
And My Sando was Absolutely what ive been Missing as WELL..
If anyone is Hungry in SLO GO TO GUS GROCERY.. Im in a Sando Coma right now!! And thats a Great thing!!! Dutch crunch bread is #1

This is a hidden gem! I can't believe I've driven through SLO so many times and have never stopped here. Not only do they have fresh sandwiches made to order, fresh ingredients but their garlic cheese really got me.

I absolutely love there sandwiches, place has a very old timey feel about it and friendly staff.

Half a sandwich was huge,
And really, really delicious!
Ordered it with "everything"
All the condiments!

Before i go to any other sandwich shop...i go to gus's

A staple every time I go back to SLO. Great place to eat outside, friendly people and a very good happy hour.

The way they made my sandwich was perfect didn't have too much mayo or mustard and piled with lots of veggies.

Great outdoor patio and awesome selection of craft beer and cider. Perfect spot to spend a sunny Saturday in SLO.

Sandwiches here are big and tasty. Get there early to avoid the lunch rush. As a tip, put your last initial on the slip so you know you get the right sandwich.

Sandwiches are of solid quality, but the flavor combinations are of course subjective. Woman at the register can be snippy. Sandwich makers are uniformly friendly. Good selection of beers in the case, but a lack of pricing labels. Outside seating area is nice, and parking's not generally difficult, especially if you can use the 15 min zone in front for take out orders.
There are a lot of similar sandwich shops in SLO. Good idea to compare this with High St. Deli to see which matches you the best.

Best sandwiches and beer selection in central California. They have kick ass Egg Burritos also. Lots of people there to take your order. People are friendly and fast. They have a great patio also. Whenever the wife and I are driving through SLO, we stop here to get a tri-tip sandwich with horseradish mayo. Great selection of local beers. I'm getting hungry thinking about that sandwich now.

Best deli sandwiches ever! We ALWAYS stop at Gus' in San Luis Obispo when we go to the central coast. Can't be within a 50 mile radius and NOT get a sandwhich to eat on their little patio.

This place is great, check it out. Awesome sandwiches!

If anyone rates Gus's less than five stars, they are mentally unstable. Classic slo style sandos with a great environment and outdoor seating. I'd eat here everyday if I could!

Favorite deli in SLO period! Everything is fresh & taste amazing! They pile on the fixings for the best deli sandwich in SLO! They also have soup, drinks & a few homemade treats!

Not sure how this place has as many stars as it does. It was an incredibly long wait, the staff were not friendly and seemed unprofessional, and the place was dingy. Absolutely do not recommend.

Get the chicken strip sandwich and you won't be disappointed.

These people took forever and I ordered a bomber sandwich which turned out to be the same exact size as the regular sandwich which my friend ordered. Total ripoff