Tommy Pastrami New York Delicatessen is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

1. Tommy Pastrami New York Delicatessen

7.3
3751 S Harbor Blvd (at W Sunflower Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Deli · 17 tips and reviews

Mark K.Mark Kelley: The pastrami on rye is top notch!

John R.John Ramirez: Ok if you are hungry. The Pastrami is a little fatty and the pickles slightly mushy. Good Rye. I guess if you have never been to Katzs Deli you would think it good

Lisa M.Lisa Meszaros: Matzo ball soup is superb! So is the Chili Philly Steak Dip - huge!

Pop's Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

2. Pop's Cafe

8.3
112 E 9th St (at Main St), Santa Ana, CA
Diner · Downtown Santa Ana · 10 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Make sure you get the Hash Browns! What Pop's Cafe in Santa Ana does with hash browns approaches the soft, gooey beauty of the best mac-'n'-cheese. So good! Read more.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Pop's Cafe is a great casual and friendly diner with tasty breakfast and brunch items on their menu. Don't forget to enjoy their outdoor seating!

Jason I.Jason Isley: Make sure you ask for my special "Jason's Special "blueberry pancakes with whip cream ...

The Copper Door is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

3. The Copper Door

7.7
225 1/2 N Broadway (at 3rd St), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 14 tips and reviews

RaihanehRaihaneh: Cool basement with even cooler selection of beers! Try the Ray rye wine! They have live music every Friday

Kyler L.Kyler Locke: Soo beautiful

Ashley M.Ashley Montgomery: Try the strawberry beer. It's more of a cider. Super good

Benjie's Deli is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

4. Benjie's Deli

8.0
1828 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Deli · 31 tips and reviews

Tim G.Tim Gawlik: Best New York style deli in OC. Food is great, service is top notch and your coffee cup is never empty.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Bagels in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Get your bagel with lox, capers, and cream cheese! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Mike L.Mike Loop (The Clinton Medium): Mmm great food

Corner Bakery Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

5. Corner Bakery Cafe

8.0
2789 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

Lauren G.Lauren Gallaway: Best mochas ever!! Truffle mocha! Yum!

BJ O.BJ Orbase: Unlimited Fresca refills. That's like saying unlimited Sprite refills, but Sprite is for nerds. This is the cool table, dweeb.

Marcos T P.Marcos T Pacheco: Everything!

C4 Deli: The Cure for the Common is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

6. C4 Deli: The Cure for the Common

200 N Broadway (1st St.), Santa Ana, CA
Deli · Downtown Santa Ana · 13 tips and reviews

Charles H.Charles Halbert: Good brunch and the corned beef is tasty. Awesome beer selection as well.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Get the Reuben. The pastrami is sliced so thin you don’t eat this sandwich so much as you breathe it in. So soft and tender is the meat, it disintegrates in your mouth. Read more.

JIm J.JIm Jones: The Muffuletta was Magnificent. ...

Lola Gaspar is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

7. Lola Gaspar

8.2
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Martin D.Martin Duran: In the heart of Santa Ana's Arts District, we were DELIGHTED to come across this eclectic and fun Tapas bar. Both food and drinks are clever and tasty. Unique Michelada and Peruvian ceviche to start.

Anne MarieAnne Marie: $5 sangria

Carmella B.Carmella Bansil: Brazil 66 is a must! It's a blast in a glass haha.

Playground DTSA is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

8. Playground DTSA

220 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 66 tips and reviews

KoreankitkatKoreankitkat: Maple glazed poke chop is a must get ...so tender

Jaymie D.Jaymie Davis: Order one of everything

Danny O.Danny Oliva: The playground burger is ridiculously good.

Polly's Pies is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

9. Polly's Pies

7.9
2660 N Main St (at E Memory Ln), Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · North Main · 21 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Cox: Great pecan pie and the apple crumble is perfect.

Nathan I.Nathan Isler: I ate the Tuna salad sandwich. It was pretty tasty and it tastes like a cross between that and an egg salad sandwich. I loved the wheat bread and also fries and side salad.

Jase L.Jase Laudadio: I almost always go with the Cinnamon Roll french toast for breakfast but today went for the Apple Pancake special... it was crazy good. I'd get it again.

Corner Bakery Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

10. Corner Bakery Cafe

6.8
1621 W Sunflower Ave, Ste D50, Santa Ana, CA
Bakery · South Coast · 21 tips and reviews

Jay G.Jay G: Their tomato basil soup is the best anywhere. I especially love it when I'm sick. Adding Tobasco gives it a fantastic tanginess and burn that clears the sinuses.

La Jolla MomLa Jolla Mom: There are a handful of plugs inside if you're using WiFi!

Ryan P.Ryan Palmer: Horrible parking and stuffy atmosphere

Cowgirl's Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for a Rye in Santa Ana.

11. Cowgirl's Cafe

7.9
1720 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: Great breakfast place in the area. Decent coffee. Love the decor. Generous portion definitely hits the spot. But just one question, which do you prefer, American-style or Mexican-style?

April P.April Popplewell-Walker: love this place!!

Yvonne M.Yvonne Martinez: Delicious breakfast served with a smile