Better Foods has been my favorite deli in Roseville for quite a while now. The problem is that I break into hives when I go anywhere near the chutes and ladders area of Roseville.
Luckily I was right down the street looking at a house with Team Orange. I actually considered buying the house solely on the grounds that it was in walking distance of Better Foods Deli.
Better Foods Deli is not a Jewish deli. It's a neighborhood Italian deli with the best Italian pork products you would ever want in a sandwich. These guys use the good stuff. How many delis can you name that actually use Columbus salame products?
The decor in this place ROCKS. You can tell it's a neighborhood eatery. I know a few people who live around this place and they eat here at least once a week. I would too! CHECK OUT THAT MENU BOARD!!! WIN. With decor like this the sandwich could taste like Olive Garden and I would still love it. Luckily for everyone, their sandwiches are really spectacular.
The front counter and the back seating area. Check out the awesome wall art and local Norcal sports team memorabilia.
The lines get long really fast. They take time making their awesome sandwiches, so it's totally worth the wait.
Our culinary journey starts with deviled eggs. Not too sweat, not too creamy, all dense with yolky goodness and just the right amount of sweet pickle. Almost as good as my future mother-in-law's. ALMOST.
Actual's hot corned beef. Juicy, salty corned beef with lettuce, pickles, mayo, and mustard all on a fresh sourdough roll. Jewish deli nuts... back off, this is an Italian deli in California. They can do whatever they want with their sandwiches, and the result is damn good. Actual says the fresh roll is especially, wildly, totally, nomlicious.
Here's my sammich. Same as Jody's, minus lettuce, plus onions and jack cheese. Oh and I swapped the corned beef with a layer of prosciutto and a layer of toscano salami. This sandwich lasted all of 90 seconds. OM NOM NOM!
Now I just need a new job that will hire me an assistant to drive down to downtown Roseville and pick me up some sandwiches from Better Foods. Holy crap this stuff is good. Can't believe I forgot about this place for so long.
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