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    51st Deli

    4.2 (336 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    51st Club (left), Beta-Feta (right) (no avo, add chicken)
    Cleo G.

    Really quick service here even when there's a line! There are soooo many food options here and it also doubles as a little convenience store with drinks and snacks! I tried the BETA FETA (with no avocado and add grilled chicken). I now know why it comes with avocado because it was very dry. My fault for messing with the chefs creation. We also got the 51st deli club on ciabatta and that was amazing!! So tasty and moist and rich. Overall, great food!

    Beet Juice
    Tanzel S.

    Real cool spot if you want a quick snack or meal. I've gotta a couple things. The juices, the wraps, sandwiches, salads, Etc. Great neighborhood deli that you will leave satisfied after going too!

    Turkey Club
    Danielle B.

    Best turkey club I've had in Nashville so far. The staff is always so sweet and SO quick. Whether you're taking it to go or sitting down, it's always the best time at 51st.

    Lox on bagel from 51st Deli - Nations, Nashville
    Bruce K.

    We asked Yelp for a deli along our route and it recommended 51st Deli. A good choice though parking is a challenge here. Mrs. K. studied the menu and opted for the lox on a bagel. She enjoyed it and was impressed that they did include the capers but wondered why the bagel wasn't toasted. I chose the first sandwich on the list, the Italian. A nice collection of meats and cheese and veggies on bread that didn't seem "day of" to me. Maybe it is and we ordered late in the day? The drink coolers can't be beat. Many, many options from macro pops to small local cans. We struggled to choose! Overall, decent. A solid four star experience with our sandwiches from 51st Deli - Nations. [Review 1461 of 2025 - 583 in Tennessee - 25014 overall]

    Turkey avocado sandwich, subbed banana peppers in place of pickled onions
    Kaitlin H.

    One of the best places to get a sandwich in Nashville. The turkey avocado, the Philly, the chopped cheese, the Cuban, breakfast, the tacos...it's all great. Casual, high quality, and consistently good. They also have refrigerators full of drinks, sides, and chips to choose from. Their online ordering is super easy, fast, and it's always ready on time.

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    Parker B.

    This spot was recommended by our Uber driver, and I'm so glad we gave it a try. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but it's absolutely worth it. You place your order at the counter, and our food was ready in under 10 minutes. There are a few tables if you want to eat inside, though most people seemed to be doing grab-and-go. They also have a very large drink selection. If sandwiches aren't your thing, they offer salads and tacos as well. I ordered The Legend, which comes with roast beef, melted cheddar cheese, onion, and barbecue sauce. Barbecue sauce on a deli sandwich sounded a little strange at first, but it was surprisingly delicious. If you're looking for a good deli sandwich this is the place. Don't leave without grabbing one of their chocolate chip cookies.

    Ham on rye with brown mustard
    Cathlene R.

    This place isn't a true "DELI"; what it is, is an Eatery. Now if you haven't been in a True Deli this place is a fine place to pick up a salad, hamburger, and tacos. If you have been to a Deli, don't get your hopes up, as you can see by the picture, the ham isn't shaved. Also, my rye bread was toasted, I didn't want my bread toasted... Also, this sandwich cost $10!!!

    Turkey Avocado
    Haley W.

    Fast service and just a good sub! Love this place for a quick bite. Would recommend to come here and get the subs.

    Zach P.

    I was having a beer at Southern Grist and the bartender mentioned the Deli for a bodega lunch. The cashier said they specialized in a Rueben, burgers and more. They have 1000 pieces of cake lined up for easy grab and go add ons. Nice lunch spot. I opted for the Rueben and let her choose the bread option. It was ready fast and was outstanding. They won me over with the pickle. Several sub shops and restaurants have withdrawn their pickles with sandwich options and that is my least favorite part of shrink-flation. Long live the sandwich pickle! God Bless you 51st, you a real one.

    Turkey Club
    Eshe' R.

    Everything I've tried so far has been so good! I've had the fried chicken caesar wrap, chicken tacos, and the turkey club sandwich. Pictured is my turkey club. I customized it a little bit and it HIT! Everything is always wrapped properly and arrives at a good temp. Highly recommend this place.

    Music City Tuna
    Audrey H.

    I usually love a tuna sandwich but I wasn't particularly impressed! It was a decent sandwich but nothing blew me away-- it felt like Subway or Firehouse Subs quality. The restaurant was cute inside, but I found the employees to not be very helpful or accommodating.

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    Lady C.

    Mood: Quick Lunch Very close to TSU & a neighborhood staple. Was so crowded and crazy thing not a long wait. They get you in & out no problem. The variety of beverages are short to none! When I tell you every drink you can think of they have. LOVE Inside was clean and smelled like some good food coming from behind the counter. Service was very good. Local hot spot. Lunch eats: The Vegetarian 8/10: i love a good bean burger. This one had mild flavor but still pretty good. Will next time maybe add a sauce to the burger. Turkey Avocado club 9/10: can't go wrong with a club sandwich. Did the job right. Will be going back to try more items and of course more beverages.

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    2 months ago

    Phenomenal food and service. I've gotten the southern style biscuit and breakfast burrito and they were both Very good. 10/10.

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    Incredible selection with everything we tried, everything was way above average which is impressive with how much you can choose from

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    I did want to rate this as four stars. I really did. The place is tiny, there's nowhere to sit…read morewhile waiting, and their management of waiting customers needs serious work. I am absolutely sure that in the hour my friend and I were waiting, six other other customers were seated ahead of us. Standing for an hour is okay but only if they're actually taking the customers in order. But then we were seated and with the small menu, I was able to order. A few minutes later, Big Al shouts, "Does anyone want a cinnamon bun?" and I have never been closer to taking a walk from my keto diet. But I was good and only drooled a little watching the couple sitting next to us split theirs. It smelled so good. Brunch arrived and we've now been at Big Al's for 90 minutes. I had selected the day's special, the FOUR egg steak omelet which I had with peppers and onions *filled* the plate. Sloppy and tasty and loaded with probably half a pound of sliced steak. I only took one small bit of my biscuit - fluffy and light but heavy and dense. Delicious. My friend had a concoction that I can only call The Coronary Plate: Fried eggs, fried potatoes, fried chicken. Half of a fried chicken that looked better than anything I've ever seen at KFC or Popeye's or my own beloved Bojangles. Crispy, slightly burned but a light batter and a juicy center. Yeah, get that. Big Al's is an anachronism. The food is cooked by hand, it's delicious and it stands halfway down the block of a completely residential neighborhood. You'll be driving the last couple of blocks and wondering, what am I getting in to? Trust me, they're probably open. Pro tip: Try the gravy. It's spicy! [Review 801 of 2026 - 616 in Tennessee - 25981 overall]

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