Family owned since 1994 · Kearny Mesa

Gourmet:
Defined

Voted San Diego's best sandwich shop. Fresh breakfast, stacked gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and catering, made fresh for 32 years.

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Boxed lunches, platters and hot meals delivered to your office in our own vans.

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Illustration of founders Hany and Lina Nashed in front of the Lit'l Pepper Gourmet deli
Est.1994San Diego
Our story

32 years, one family

Every sandwich is still built by hand, the same way it was the day we opened. Here's how we got here.

  1. 1994
    The doors openHany and Lina Nashed, two immigrants with a passion for food and hospitality, open Lit'l Pepper Gourmet in San Diego.
  2. Catering
    Feeding the people who care for San DiegoOur catering program begins by partnering with major hospitals and San Diego County offices.
  3. Recognition
    Voted San Diego's best sandwich shopFrom the classics to the exquisite, our style earns a loyal following across the city.
  4. Today
    32 years, still family runMade fresh every morning, with multiple catering vans on the road and online ordering for pickup and delivery.
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Catering

Feeding the whole office?

We started catering for San Diego hospitals and County offices, and today we feed meetings, trainings and celebrations all over town. Last-minute orders of any size are welcome. Order online and we'll handle the rest.

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Hours
Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM
Breakfast served all day. Order ahead anytime.