Restaurant & Food restaurant in San Pedro

Busy Bee Market

Discover a San Pedro gem with a 4.7-star rating. Enjoy delicious deli sandwiches and a welcoming atmosphere. Visit this local favorite today!

4.7(2,300 reviews)
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Restaurant · Food
Busy Bee Market in san-pedro

Unfussy counter-serve deli luring locals with its specialty hot & cold sandwiches.

About Busy Bee Market

Nestled in San Pedro, this popular spot offers a delightful culinary experience with an impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars. Diners frequently praise the extensive selection of both hot and cold sandwiches, with a particular highlight being the customizable "Belly Buster" option. This allows patrons to combine two savory meats, creating a truly personalized and exquisite taste. The welcoming atmosphere and the quality of the ingredients, especially the pastrami and corned beef, make it a standout choice for a satisfying deli meal. It's a place where locals and visitors alike can appreciate a well-crafted sandwich.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
breakfast
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
🍽️Dining Style
Casual
Features & Amenities
Beer
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome

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4.7 / 5.0(2,300 reviews)

My sister brought me and my daughter here recently and I am certainly happy she did. The selection of sandwiches available, but hot and cold varieties, was certainly pleasing to see. But when I saw that they had one called the Belly Buster that allowed you to combine two of the available meats, I knew which one I was going for. I settled on using pastrami and corned beef and I am glad I did. The taste of both meats was absolutely exquisite. It's been a long time since I have a good deli sandwich like this. Both meats were flavored deliciously, and the provolone cheese in the sandwich was creamy and delicious. I would highly recommend trying this place out as I'm planning my next trip here this coming week to try another of their selections. I got a chance to revisit my old high school lunch "go-to" last year (October 2024) but forgot to put up a review. Well, 40 years later, the same family owns it and it was just as good upon my return as it was all those years ago. We not only had a lunch during our visit to Pedro but be we stopped and got a couple more sandwiches for lunch before our flight at the airport on our way home. It's nice to see that some of the the "old places" are respected and remain reliable! Thanks to the Lee family for keeping the memories alive!! This place is a sandwich store with some liquor market items. This place gets super packed and busy once lunchtime rolls around so I highly recommend coming early or brace for a wait. My friends and I got the pastrami and the belly buster (pastrami/meatball). Needless to say, this sandwich is huge and basically almost 2 meals. The pastrami was very good and moist and tender. Not too fatty. The peppers are a nice touch and the sandwich was soft along with the spread. The meatball was apparently the winner out of the two for the belly buster. It's been said the sausages are pretty good too. Parking is free but very hard to find especially on peak meal hours. I'd come back here to try the other items they have. It's roughly about 20$ per sandwich and they don't take credit card here.

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2413 S Walker Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA

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Opening Hours

Closed Now
Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed
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Recent Reviews

Richard C.

October 23, 2025

My sister brought me and my daughter here recently and I am certainly happy she did. The selection of sandwiches available, but hot and cold varieties, was certainly pleasing to see. But when I saw that they had one called the Belly Buster that allowed you to combine two of the available meats, I knew which one I was going for. I settled on using pastrami and corned beef and I am glad I did. The taste of both meats was absolutely exquisite. It's been a long time since I have a good deli sandwich like this. Both meats were flavored deliciously, and the provolone cheese in the sandwich was creamy and delicious. I would highly recommend trying this place out as I'm planning my next trip here this coming week to try another of their selections.

Mark G.

November 17, 2025

I got a chance to revisit my old high school lunch "go-to" last year (October 2024) but forgot to put up a review. Well, 40 years later, the same family owns it and it was just as good upon my return as it was all those years ago. We not only had a lunch during our visit to Pedro but be we stopped and got a couple more sandwiches for lunch before our flight at the airport on our way home. It's nice to see that some of the the "old places" are respected and remain reliable! Thanks to the Lee family for keeping the memories alive!!

Jimmy S.

September 11, 2025

This place is a sandwich store with some liquor market items. This place gets super packed and busy once lunchtime rolls around so I highly recommend coming early or brace for a wait. My friends and I got the pastrami and the belly buster (pastrami/meatball). Needless to say, this sandwich is huge and basically almost 2 meals. The pastrami was very good and moist and tender. Not too fatty. The peppers are a nice touch and the sandwich was soft along with the spread. The meatball was apparently the winner out of the two for the belly buster. It's been said the sausages are pretty good too. Parking is free but very hard to find especially on peak meal hours. I'd come back here to try the other items they have. It's roughly about 20$ per sandwich and they don't take credit card here.

Jessica F.

September 4, 2025

This place was recommended by a friend that use to live in the area. Amazing! It’s pretty simple. All orders are to go. We have the pastrami (warm) and turkey (cold) sandwiches. All sandwiches come with a side of banana peppers

Vanessa C.

September 8, 2025

Very busy and great sandwiches worth the wait. Flavorful hot and cold sandwiches. Best pastrami hands down soft and savory laid on a soft pillow of bread! I can see why there’s traffic here and limited parking but hidden gem for sure

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Busy Bee special

Beer

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Practical Information

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Payment Options

Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Parking Lot
Free Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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