Montecito Deli Celebrates Anniversary

Earlier this week, Montecito Deli owner Jeff Rypysc celebrated 17 years in business on Tuesday, September 11. Rypysc closed escrow on the purchase of the business on September 11, 2001, and since then has been feeding Montecito locals and tourists at the casual deli.

Rypysc has always attributed his success to two things: his loyal team, which includes longtime manager Rey Vazquez and chefs George Camey and Israel Roman, and his loyal customer base, some of whom dine at the deli multiple times a week. “This year especially, the only reason I was able to reopen following the mudslides was because of my loyal customers,” Jeff says. “They helped me get back on my feet.” The deli is open bright and early at 7 am Monday through Friday (and 9 am on Saturday), offering a variety of made-to-order breakfast items including bagel sandwiches, burritos, scrambles, omelets, and more; modifications and original creations are highly encouraged. 

In addition to breakfast, the deli is known for lunch and its famous Piadina, as well as salads, sandwiches, deli items, soups, and cookies, all of which are scratch-made every day. Rypysc roasts and barbecues all of his own meats, and keeps busy with the catering side of the business, making sandwich platters for corporate events, providing office lunch orders, movie set catering, holiday party catering, and more. Jeff says he’s one of the longest-running restaurants on Coast Village Road, and he wishes to thank the community for its continued support.  

For more information, visit www.montecitodeli.us, or call 969-3717. Montecito Deli is located at 1150 Coast Village Road.