Walnut Creek Hot Spot Makes Best Sandwich List

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Ah, the humble sandwich! From piled-high pastrami to ooey-gooey grilled cheese — nothing is quite as satisfying for a filling lunch. You've probably perfected your own favorites in your kitchen, but if you are looking to try a sub shop, cafe or deli, the Bay Area News Group put out a list recently of 16 restaurants to try around the Bay Area.

Several East Bay eateries made the list including Morucci’s of Walnut Creek.

"This no-frills deli in the Saranap neighborhood of Walnut Creek is famous for its sandwich board fractions (No. 6¾, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with basil, is a top seller), long, snaking lines (especially between noon and 2 p.m.) and housemade touches, from tri-tip to pesto," the newspaper wrote. "But it’s the bread — warm, toasted Semifreddi’s ciabatta — that seems to elevate everything it hugs."

Morucci’s offers 25 specialty sandwiches under $10, including steamed pastrami and melted Swiss, a vegetarian Italian sub and a chicken breast with Caesar dressing and asiago cheese.

Morucci's is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and until 4 p.m. on weekends in unassuming storefront at 1218 Boulevard Way in Walnut Creek. It does not have a website but its phone number is 925-939-2426.

Other East Bay shops included in the BANG list are Domenico’s Delicatessen and Cafe of Danville, Waterfront Deli in Alameda, Americano in Livermore, Sideboard in Lafayette, Carnitas el Canelo in Richmond, Mirchi Meat & Deli in Fremont, and Bara’s Deli in San Leandro.

See the full list