About Urban Bite – Our Story

40 Years of Pocket-Perfecting Passion

First opened in 1986 as Ike's Deli, Pocket Deli, as it is currently known, is one of the most unique sandwich shops in the industry. The bread we use is baked daily from scratch on our premises and is called Pocket (Pita) Bread. Our unique style for this pita bread is what has kept us in business for going on 40 years. At Pocket Deli, it is our passion to delight our Friends (we don't have customers) everyday by serving custom made pocket sandwiches and salads just for them. Allen and Cari Zarou purchased Pocket Deli in 2018 and have built it into a fun, community oriented sandwich shop that strives to maintain the highest level of Hospitality and Quality in the marketplace. Baked daily. Chopped often. Stuffed on demand. What's in your pocket?

Our Mission: Our mission is simple: delight every Friend who walks through our door with a custom-made pocket sandwich crafted with genuine care, the freshest ingredients, and the warmth of a family kitchen.

Baked from Scratch — Daily

Our signature Pocket Bread is made fresh on-premises every single morning. No shortcuts, no compromises — just warm, pillowy perfection you can taste.

Friends, Not Customers

We believe hospitality isn't a policy — it's a feeling. Every person who walks in is greeted as a Friend, and every sandwich is made just for them.

Community at Our Core

From catering local events to knowing your regular order by heart, we've built Urban Bite into a community hub where great food brings people together.

Quality Without Compromise

Freshly-cut ingredients, handcrafted bread, and made-to-order pockets — we hold ourselves to the highest standards because our Friends deserve nothing less.

A Peek Inside the Pocket

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Beef and vegetable sandwich with grilled bread, chopped vegetables, and melted cheese. — Scene 20

Italian beef sandwich with sliced beef, pickles, and herbs on a hoagie roll wrapped in branded paper. — Scene 21

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Lobster roll sandwich with chopped lobster salad garnished with chopped chives, served in a toasted bun with a lemon wedge and dill on a sheet of parchment paper. — Scene 23

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What Our Friends Are Saying

"There's no place like Urban Bite. The pocket bread is unlike anything else — soft, warm, and fresh every single time. It's the kind of spot that becomes part of your weekly routine."

— Mehul D., Mumbai Central

"The team here truly treats you like family. They remember your name, your order, and always have a smile ready. The Italian Cold Cuts pocket is an absolute must-try."

— Kavita R., Bandra West

"40 years of history in every bite. Urban Bite has been making the best handcrafted sandwiches in the city for decades — and it just keeps getting better."

— James T., Rancho Cordova

More Than a Sandwich Shop — We're a Community.