Morucci’s of Walnut Creek

The KEY to a good deli aside from good cut meats & fresh toppings is obviously fresh bread. these guys have it down, I’ve probably only been here 5 or 6 times but it’s never been sub par

BEST sandwich spot hands down! I’ve tried majority of the sandwiches and have not been disappointed. The sandwiches are HUGE you can eat half for one full meal. I’ve been a «regular» for MANY years and will continue to be for YEARS to come.

I love the Traditional bird sandwich … Great supply of chips salads and drinks. Limited seating but a relaxing lunch spot once you’ve gotten your sandwich

There is one man behind the counter who is just an asshole and always has been. I have been going there my entire life. I know where to order a sandwich, I was behind the bagel case with no one else in line (place was empty) and ordered my bagel like I normally do. New person has to tell me where to order and nicely I said yea I know but I always order bagels here. This other man had to then reiterate that the new kid was trying to tell me something in a very arrogant attitude. I’m over this place.

I love how the story goes that the 4^th Earl of Sandwich created the sandwich because he was a prolific gambler that did not want to leave the gaming table to eat supper. My kind of noble!
Now, I eat a lot of sandwiches because like the Earl of Sandwich, a lot of times I just do not have time to eat a regular meal… Fortunately, in the Bay Area, there are a plethora of sandwich shops and delis to satisfy my hunger because no one wants to see me hangry!
From Little Luca’s in Burlingame to Spiteri’s in Chico, from Genova in Oakland to Arguello’s Supermarket in San Francisco… even the chains that include Ike’s, Mr. Pickle’s, and Capriotti’s… seriously, I have pretty much tried them all.
But in my opinion, Morucci’s is hands-​down my favorite place to get a sammy in NorCal. And with its 5-​star rating, apparently a lot of Unilocalers share my view.
Therefore, expect a long-​ass-​fucking-​line if you arrive during lunch time. Everyone from office workers to pimply high school kids ditching school can be found here. However, do not be discouraged because you can find plenty of free street parking (unlike Downtown Walnut Creek) and the line moves fast due to the efficient and friendly sandwich artists employed at Morucci’s.
All of Morucci’s sandwiches include mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, peppers, onions, and sprouts on a choice of wheat, white, sourdough, ciabatta, foccacia, soft roll or Dutch crunch bread. Or you can get one of their specialty sandwiches.
My favorites have to be the #8 hot steamed pastrami with melted Swiss, the #6 ½ prosciutto with tomato mozzarella, and the #6 ¾ roasted turkey with tomato mozzarella. Moreover, what makes Morucci’s undoubtedly popular is that their sandwiches are priced reasonably at around $ 6.99.
As I mentioned before, Morucci’s has various bread options. However, you have to get their sandwiches on Dutch crunch. For people outside the Bay Area, you probably have never heard of Dutch crunch. And before I relocated to the Bay Area, I had no idea what the fuck it was.
Well, Dutch crunch, also known as Tiger bread in the Netherlands, is bread that is painted with rice paste prior to baking. As the paste dries and cracks it gives the bread its distinctive flavor and creates a crusty exterior with a soft inside. And for some reason, Dutch crunch really does make Morucci’s sandwiches taste better!
So if you are in Walnut Creek, I highly recommend Morucci’s because this place is a sure «bet» that even the Earl of Sandwich would’ve approved of… After all, everywhere else in Walnut Creek sucks or is overpriced for no other reason than to be pretentious.
* Morucci’s is located west of Downtown Walnut Creek on the west side of 680. If you drive past the 7-​Eleven then you have gone too far.

If you’re in Walnut Creek and craving a sandwich, check out Morucci’s!
My two favorites are «smokey the bird» and «the natural»
Smokey the bird: smoked turkey, with sprouts, brie cheese, and sweet hot mustard (I like getting this on ciabatta)
The Natural: cream cheese, avocado, black olives, tomatoes, walnuts, sprouts, lettuce, on whole wheat. The sandwiches here are about $ 7
If you don’t fax in your order ahead of time or come early, you’re going to be standing in a long line during the lunch rush, but they keep the line moving quickly. Street parking can also be a bit tricky when they’re busy.
I can’t say that this is the best sandwich shop that I’ve ever been to, but it’s pretty amazing. I tend to come here more often when the weather is nicer since I like eating outside at one of their outdoor tables.

This is one of the BEST deli’s in the East Bay area! The food is so fresh and delicious down to the very last crumb!
I have tried their California Club, Prosciutto and Mozzarella and the Hot Pastrami sandwich. My favorite between the three is the prosciutto for sure, I love me some mozzarella! I have also had their spinach salad –BOMB!
Be fair warned if you decide to come here for lunch, there is ALWAYS a line and it’s usually out the door. Although it moves pretty quickly, I would say plan to go during non standard lunch times; 11 AM or 2 PM.
The shop is fairly small but there’s ample seating outside, kind of café style.
I actually forgot about this place until recently and am kicking myself for not coming more frequently since I live close.
Treat yourself to a real sandwich from the best deli in the East Bay and check out Morucci’s — I promise your belly will thank you for it!
P. S. No matter how hungry I am, I always have leftovers! I usually take half my sandwich home with me. Good sized sandwiches!
The salads are also huge!

Beloved old time favorite and one of the BEST sandwich spots in the area. Think of it as one of those best kept secret hidden gems that only local folk or old high school friends know about… Their lunch rush gets pretty crowded, but they whip out your sandwich really fast!
Everything I’ve tried on their menu is delicious. I usually go for veggie, non-​meat options, and theirs was super satisfying. They’re generous with their portions and you only spend $ 6 – 9 bucks per sandwich here. I prefer this over Ike’s – more options, fresh ingredients and a true small business who knows what they’re doing to keep customers happy and coming back for more.
Super friendly staff who gets through their line quick. Chip bags are everywhere around the shop (tempting pick-​me-​up and perfect pairing with a sandwich). Fresh pastry case, deli salads, hot and iced coffee espresso bar options available as well. This place is worth a visit and trust… Once you come here, there’s a good chance this will become your new and beloved go-​to sandwich stop.

I love this place so much even though it is on the pricier side of sandwiches. This shop has friendly staff that are always eager to help you decide if you’re stuck starring at the large menu in front.
I like to experiment with my sandwiches so I try and not get the same thing twice but obviously when you’re craving something particular, you go for it.
I like the outside seating area, nice to just sit and have your lunch.
*The downside is parking.

4.5 stars with over 800 Unilocal reviews brought us to Morucci’s! And while it didn’t change my life or world views, it didn’t leave me disappointed, either. I had the oven roasted turkey sandwich, while my husband ordered the tri-​tip. Both were good, solid options. Minimal indoor seating, but plenty of outdoor seating (unfortunately, we came on a cold, drizzly day.) No complaints!

#3 Smokey the Bird… minus sweet hot mustard, add pesto!
Next time… yes there will be a next time, I’ll add arugula!
I look forward to trying more sandwiches.
Sorry no pics.

So the lines here are pretty ridiculous, BUT (!!!) you can FAX in your order! Solo and group orders! And they pay serious attention to detail.
Our order for 16 people was faxed in just after 11 and picked up today just after 12, even though they’re super busy at that time of day. EVERY order was perfect and the tuna plate I had was beyond outstanding. The salad had lots of veggies in it and the tuna serving was really generous, especially for the low price. The raspberry dressing is like frosting! Sweet and thick, in a good way — lunch was so awesome!

Best sandwiches in our area hands down! Try going during times that aren’t as busy because if you go at lunch you will definitely be waiting! It’s that good!

At first we were like. why can a sandwich place get such a high rating…
Now we knew why, they are so freaking delicious!
I would give 10stars if there’s option. Lol
Me and my friend both got half sandwich and soup.
The soup is sooooo good, u could taste how fresh they are and the portion is just right for us girls.
Definitely a must come place!

Everything is delicious!
Moruccis’ specialties seem to be the variations of #6, with marinated tomatoes and mozzarella that blow my freaking mind, and the pastrami, which is not my thing but my BF raves about it. Their vegetarian sandos are also excellent.
They are super busy around lunchtime, but can accommodate a large order as long as you call ahead. We once ordered 10 sandwiches for a family picnic and everyone was impressed!
They have a pretty nice patio and indoor seating area as well, and the staff is always nice and accommodating.
They typically have super fresh bread, but we once ordered on a Tuesday and it was a little stale. One mediocre experience out of 20 or so visits is still an A, so 5 stars :)

The pastrami sandwich… yes! With a few caveats.
Moruccis makes its pastrami the old way and it reminds me of the New York delis. Too many delis around here make their pastrami too lean and too dry. Fatty and a bit greasy is how pastrami sandwiches are supposed to be. And moruccis does it right.
Okay, now for the weird part of this sandwich. Swiss cheese? Lettuce, tomato etc? Ciabatta bread? All wrong but things that you can ask to leave off. As for the bread — needs to be a kaiser/​bulky roll.
Service was nice, efficient and fast even though the line was long and to be door. Don’t let it scare you off. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors, even on a Saturday at noon.
Just wish I lived closer so I could come more often!

What a sandwich! This was our second time here. I puruse the menu on Unilocal before we go and my mouth waters. I dare any sandwich lover to read this menu and not get hungry. The #8 add pesto on dutch crunch was my choice this time and it did not disappoint.
The line is always out the door but goes suprisingly fast. No matter which sandwich you choose I highly reccommend adding their homemade pesto.

The last time I tried this place was over 3 years ago and the high quality of the sandwiches has not diminished! This place is really good about making good sandwiches without overloading with meats or sauces.
I ordered the California Club. It came with really fresh ingredients on a well baked ciabatta bread!
I have heard really good things about the 6 ½ and need to try it the next time I get the chance.

I looooooooove sandwiches and Morucci’s definitely does not disappoint. The 6 ½ is my favorite because it has prosciutto and prosciutto is the BEST. It also has pesto on it, which is the most amazing flavor combination. The ciabatta bread of this sandwich is perfect and the fresh mozzarella works wonderfully with it as well. For the sake of comparison, it’s not as big as an Ike’s sandwich, but it is more affordable.
Service here is not the best, but they do get you your sandwich pretty quickly. Plenty of street parking and there is a little parking lot in the back, I think. Overall, I think this is the best local sandwich place in the Lamorinda area for sure!

Cute little mom and pop deli close to the 24 on ramp. Lines were long, but I didn’t mind as the sandwich I got was delicious! High quality cuts, and good bread is always a must.
Must haves: Italian sub and Hot Pastrami