Dimes Deli
Dimes Deli
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Caters: Yes
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$$$ Price range $31-60
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Dimes Deli
While certainly a bit overpriced, Dimes Deli is a nice option for lunch in the area. A majority of their offerings are extremely healthy, and all are made fresh daily. Last time I stopped in I got the pulled chicken sandwich (Western Fork) with pickled kale, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese on sourdough pullman. The chicken they used was a nice rotisserie, a little dry but flavorful and fresh. While the portion sizes leave a bit to be desired for the cost, I will definitely return to go through the hot menu (a lot of the lunch menu is cold and therefore prepared in a fridge for convenience). Atmosphere is really lovely to boot!*
*Update: I've since returned for their breakfast burrito and it's easily one of the best I've had…wow! The fluffiest eggs on the planet balanced with sweet potatoes and mango salsa with avocado. What seemed to me like it was going to be a sometimes place has now made it into my regular rotation.
In the neighborhood and was on a quest to try this "Dimes Acai Bowl" that I keep reading about. Walking up Canal, I saw the Dimes logo on a door to a minimalist shop and was slightly confused but went in. I didn't know it was a little grocery, and the restaurant was next door (tinier than I expected). Now I see- they moved the restaurant to Canal Street and these places are new. BTW- the Dimes Rose Water facial spray looks really lovely..
The Deli offered 2 types of acai bowls, I got the Energy one (banana, dates, blackberries, maca, coconut, rice krispies), recommended by the super friendly employee. The pricing is really high for the quantity. The bowl was about 6" wide and 3" deep. The banana & blackberries on top were very fresh but as for the acai part, it neither tasted strongly of any, or a blend, of the "energy" ingredients listed. The color looked much paler than the restaurants' acai bowls. I guess I shouldn't compare this to Hawaii's bowls either. I got bits of frozen acai? ice pieces with my spoonfuls few times.
I wouldn't mind trying their Chex breakfast bars, muffins, or coffee sometime. I doubt I'd pay such steep prices for their sandwiches (Shake Shack size) or pre-packaged Brown Rice Bowls (maybe 1/2 a cup of rice–they DO have poke- but this for $12?) and Salads. Dimes, can this Deli be a bit cheaper than your restaurant pricing? (ie. Cafe Habana to-go)
The space is teeny! (6 stools, 2 small booth tables) But it is gorgeously designed. There's nice touches of the white painted wooden ceiling, intricate shelving (pretty ceramics by an artist), the molded kind of adobe sidewall with a triangle and rectangle cut-in display shelf & inset long mirror. Japanese fabrics hanging to conceal a panel and the kitchen. I appreciate the under counter hooks as well! I feel everything has been thought out. Nice labels for returning "dirty utensils" & "dirty cups."
However..there seemed to be a pretentious air to the place. I wish I could have taken more pics of the space & food, but a girl dining was side-eyeing, and I also felt that I was in the employee's way chatting with a cool looking friend, though they didn't have much room to move around anyway.
Yes, I wish the place was a bit aloha poke acai white-washed walls cacti on shelves rose water welcoming, but it just isn't.
I don't know about the salads and chia and acai bowls and that hipster healthy stuff, but the sandwiches here are pretty excellent.
Just reopened in the original location of Dimes, now as Dimes Deli, they serve a small menu of sandwiches and pre made salads and bowls. They also have some drinks and pastries, including the excellent cookies from Ovenly.
I tried the Western Fork ($10) (pulled chicken, taleggio, pickled kale and sundried tomatoes on sourdough Pullman), which was pretty good, but a little bit of a mushy mess after a few bites.
On the other hand, the Summer Roll was great ($9). It's basically just a BLT, with a comically large strip of bacon hanging off, but what made it deliciously addictive was the Ssam Sauce slathered on the bun, as well as the slightly crispy, fluffy potato bun it was on. This sandwich is definitely worth trying.
This is a great option for some lighter sandwiches and healthier fare. Plus, it's just 2 blocks away from Ice & Vice for a chance to ruin your healthy eating with some really delicious dessert.