D'Elia's Grinders

I grew up in Riverside and started eating a D'Elia's in 1958 when I was in Jr. High School (U.H.J.H.) across the street from their store. Grinders were 65 cents for a whole grinder and 35 cents for half a grinder back then, They are the best grinders in the world and I still go there every chance I get. I have to drive an hour one way to get there from home now, but it is worth it. They bake their bread fresh every day. I always get ham and buy four extra to take home. I took my wife there before we were married and over 20 years ago and it has become a family tradition to go to D'Elia's every time were pass within 25 miles of the place and make special trips when we don't.

My Grandfather who is turning 100 this year in October has frequented this Sandwich stand since it originally opened years ago. One of his fondest memories was visiting here with my grandmother who passed away several years ago. They would drive all the way from Whittier and then Montclair just to eat one of their Grinders because of their great crispy homemade bread. There is nothing else anywhere like D'Elias. Now we visit my grandmothers grave close by and to honor her memory and their tradition we always stop by D'Elias for a Grinder and what I believe are many fond memories for my grandfather of times long past. Highly recommend you and your family visiting this spot and developing your own family traditions. After you have D'Elias grinders you will be ruined for life and have to go back again and again. This place is usually always busy and full of families or groups ordering together. I'm very thankful of the great meals and memories they've given us to share.

Great service, excellent value, long-time tradition in the heart of Riverside