Zito’s Deli has been serving San Antonio since 1975, when Father John, a Rhode Island native with a passion for food and community, opened the very first location. What started as a small neighborhood deli quickly became a local favorite, known for daily made fresh bread, and family warmth.

When Father John passed in 1996, his son Brad and his spirited mother carried on the tradition, keeping the doors open and the ovens warm for nearly two more decades. In 2015, at the remarkable age of 93, Brad’s mom retired but although retired she left behind her special touch that still defines Zito’s today.

It was inside the Callaghan Road store that Brad met the love of his life, and together they’ve built a family with three children, grandchildren and two thriving Zito’s locations that continue to carry the family name forward.

At the heart of Zito’s is the “Serious Sandwich.” Described as the cousin to the famous muffuletta but truly original in creation, the Serious, created by Brad's mother, is built daily on fresh bread and ingredients with signature Italian blended spices and a proprietary dressing process making the "Serious Sandwich" legendary - but proudly unique to Zito’s. Every day, the team crafts nearly 100 of these Serious Sandwiches, each one made with care, joy, and a ton of love.

For more than 50 years, Zito’s Deli has been more than a place to eat—it’s been a tradition, a family, and a true taste of San Antonio.