Wow! I've been in the Columbia area for almost 18 years and all I can say is wish I had found you when you first opened. I find myself eating here at least twice a week, trying different sandwiches each time. I haven't been able to find a favorite yet. Every single meal, AWESOME! Today I had an old friend that I worked with for years before he retired. I told him how I love their food. He told me in return about the Chevis, which is a common Native American sir name for our area but it's not on the menu yet. Can you guess what I'm trying next? I really love your everything and I'm still searching for a bestiessss. I am sure now that I will not be able to find one and that is quit alright with me....... ;-) Whiteeagle read more

Great place to grab a quick lunch. Food here is delicious and the menu is diverse. Plenty of options. All sides, salads and sauces (summer pasta, original pasta, potato salad, chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad, pimento cheese, slaw, horseradish mayo, garlic cayenne mayo, pesto mayo, etc) are made fresh daily. Employees are friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend stopping by and giving it a try. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

I was really looking forward to trying 5th Avenue Deli, but my experience was disappointing. The BLT was seriously lacking mayo, and the bacon was so thin it seemed microwaved rather than cooked fresh. On top of that, the broccoli cheese soup had no seasoning at all--just bland. I expected better quality for the price. Hopefully, they can step it up because the menu has potential! read more

5th Avenue Deli - BLT & broccoli cheese soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

HIDDEN GEM! Wow. This place is fantastic. Service is amazing food is delectable. One of the best sandwiches in Columbia. So hidden you can barely see the sign but so homey and hit perfectly. read more

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Love this place. Great sandwhiches. I like the Kilbourne. And supports local business!

What a yummy lunch spot! It's located right next to barre3 on Rosewood. I've been wanting to try this place for a while because of its extensive menu, and it did not disappoint! We ordered at the counter and the food was brought to our table in a timely manner. There is something here for everyone. Tons of choices and the opportunity to make your own creation! I could come back here everyday for a month and try something different each time. I finally settled on the 5th avenue sandwich with roast beef, peppers, and garlic mayo on ciabatta bread. So delicious! The garlic mayo was such a nice touch. My mom got the pesto turkey sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely be back to taste more menu selections! read more

5th Avenue Deli - a sandwich and a cup of coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This place is super clean and friendly, but just a touch overpriced. While everything is tasty and fresh, you may still walk away hungry after dropping 25 bucks for 2 people. Let me make very clear though, they are definitely worth trying and are probably the best deli next to DiPrato's. They do offer a Military Discount as well to support the troops read more

5th Avenue Deli - Cubano - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Amazing hidden gem. The best sandwich place I've ever been to in my 6 years in Columbia. I get a different sandwich every time I go and I have yet to be disappointed. read more

They have a great selection of all different kinds of sandwiches anything you could think of is here. I just think it's a bit expensive. $7.95 for a Turkey Pesto and that's just the sandwich chips and a drink are extra. I wouldn't mind it if it was a large sandwich, but it's an average size sandwich. I can go to Whole Foods get the same sandwich for $8 and it's twice as big. The cookies were really good and baked in house. read more

In a city full of really good deli options, 5th Ave might just be the cream of the crop. I have been blown away with every sandwich I have tried, from the Maple Street to the Kilbourne, to the Kyle, the 5th Ave, and beyond. I always find myself walking out the door discussing a long list of sandwiches that I can't wait to try when I come back. If I could eat lunch 10 times a day, I'd eat at 5th Ave all 10 times. The Kilbourne is quite possibly my favorite sandwich of any kind, anywhere in the world. The quality of meats are top notch, and the service is always quick and friendly. Perhaps the most telling aspect of how great this place is are the sides. Most places treat their sides such as a fruit cup/fruit salad as an afterthought. Even if they charge extra for a side of fruit, most places will only give you a few pieces of melon, maybe some pineapple, and if you're lucky enough a strawberry or grape or two. Not 5th Ave. The fruit salad side here is the epitome of what makes this place so great. A generous portion and high quality fruit that you actually want to eat! Lately it has been full of watermelon and strawberries and cantaloupe and all the delicious things you could ask for. The best places to dine are all about the details, and this place leaves no detail behind. Thank you 5th Ave for being so. freaking. amazing. and so damn DELICIOUS! read more

Great neighborhood deli with a very wide-ranging menu. The vegetarian options are a little limited (and pretty typical of deli veggie offerings), but the menu is otherwise expansive with a ton of variety. The sides can be a little confusing: after many visits, I'm starting to get the hang of them. Some offerings are seasonal, and (in my opinion, your mileage may vary) some are far better than others. Note that fruit salad is summer-only (but that's because it's fresh fruit!). When you go in, you'll join a line to the counter. If it's your first visit, you'll probably want some time to study the menu-- so you might want to step to the side. If it's busy, it's a little hectic at the counter, but there's plenty of seating once you're ready to wait for your food. This deli is appropriate for all ages and all types of groups. read more

This is one of the places I always make a point to stop at when I'm in Columbia. The Harden Street sandwich (without onion) is my go-to, and to be honest, every time I go, I intend on trying something new, but it's just my favorite. It hits the spot every time. read more

Great Deli with original sandwiches - great to eat in or pickup! My favorite is the Monroe - but many good sandwiches to choose from!

Was brought here for lunch by a colleague last week when visiting their site. The place is not your subway or jimmy johns so don't expect high end countertops and glaring food posters. You have to wait for your sandwich. Be patient and quit whining. I had The Kyle. The sandwich had the right seasoning and the bread was so yummy. I ate half of my sandwich and took a couple of minutes to convince myself to just wolf down the other half instead of saving it for later. After I finished both halves, I felt so sad because my sandwich is gone. I am still telling myself not to drive an hour for another Kyle. read more

Their menu includes over 20 sandwiches with names of local area streets including "Wheat or Wilmot st." The people who work there say the Woodrow is their most popular sandwich. Their hours are from 11am - 4pm and they're closed on Mondays. read more

I'm new to the neighborhood and walked in for lunch. It's a cute little deli, no frills, really, but plenty of menu options and they're fresh made. I ordered a turkey reuben (my personal favorite) with a side of fruit...strike that...pasta salad, they stopped doing fruit salad after labor day as I was told when I ordered it. :-\ Orders take a few minutes, but I didn't mind and took a seat at one of the bistro tables near the window with my book to read and a letter to write. My sandwich came out and was fairly stuffed with turkey and sauerkraut on marbled rye, pickle and pasta salad on the side. The salad was nothing fancy, just rotini, feta, tomatoes and cucumber with a little dressing. In retrospect I would have preferred a bag of chips, but there's always next time. They're close enough that I'll be back for lunch fairly often. The staff/owners are genial, one even ran downstairs to the Tap Room, which her husband runs, to get a copy of their menu for me as the deli was closing at 3. Further investigation may upgrade them to 4 stars. Just disappointed about the salad situation. I do have to wonder who tagged them with three dollar signs, though, a sandwich, chips and a drink are definitely under $10 here. Don't worry about sticker shock! read more

I got the turkey congaree, and the pastrami Ruben for my husband to go. Even after we reheated them at the house, my husband said it was probably his most favorite Ruben in Columbia. We'll definitely be back again soon :) read more

Easily the most overrated lunch spot in Columbia. What do people see in this place? You wait forever for your food, it's always mediocre, and it's never worth the price. Their German potato salad was served cold and looked like baby food. Both my father and I ordered pastrami sandwiches and were both amazed how little meat actually makes it on the bread. To top it off, my father's already "meh" sandwich had a special surprise; a long blond hair no doubt from the woman in plansight preparing all the food with no hat or hairnet. If you want good deli, avoid this place at all costs. read more

Great restaurant, very clean. The sandwiches were not worth the price. $12 for a six inches sandwich with drink and chips. I was hoping that the sandwich would be worth the price. But sadly not. The others at my table felt the same way. read more

I love this place. They have some of the best, most inventive sandwiches around. As a local I think it's cool how they are all named for streets in the rosewood area. I have never had a bad sandwich from here. Expect to pay about twenty dollars for lunch for two people. read more

They make a helluva great sandwich and have a lot of variety. It's popular so the line can be out the door at peak lunch times - plan accordingly. The new location is nice and big. read more

I have super picky taste when it comes to food but the sandwiches here are amazing. I had the Italian veggie and the kilbourne. Don't think about it just go,and get me some. read more

Really good sandwiches. I really enjoy the pesto turkey sandwich. It generally takes longer to get your food than you would expect, but well worth it. Have a good variety of sandwiches. read more

This is the best sandwich shop in town! This is my "go to" place for lunch. So many choices, and the sandwiches are loaded with meat and fill you up. Plus they are very friendly and locally owned. read more

I chose the "Holbrook" today for lunch. The mayo, mustard and cheese provided the flavor, but there was very little meat on the sandwich. My friend had "Brenda's Cuban" and to be fair it appeared to have larger meat portions. The German Potato salad was very good. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly and attentive. I would have given four stars, but felt it was a little overpriced for what I received. read more

I stopped by today after my early morning Barre3 class hoping to pick up some breakfast. I was surprised when I was told that the only breakfast type foods they have are plain bagels, muffins and coffee. I guess I just figured that if they open at 6am, they would have some breakfast sandwiches! I got a plain bagel and at the suggestion of the cashier, added egg salad to it. The bagel was lightly toasted and the egg salad was bland. I was disappointed. Maybe I should come back at lunch since it seems like what they're popular for. read more

I enjoyed the food, but when I asked for red onion on my salad, I was told by a woman behind the counter that they had never carried red onion before at the store and she could have definitely said it nicer. I then said sorry, it just said you do on your menu, and she then told me it didn't, and again, she could have been nicer. It's fine if you don't have it but don't call me a liar and be rude. read more

5th Avenue Deli - Good food, but when I asked for red onion on my salad, I was told they had never carried red onion...It says it on their menu... - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Successful restaurant upgrades to new location where prices go up and quality drops. The story is as old as restaurants have been around. Especially disappointed with their pastrami, which I used to think was the best in town. read more

This is a great place to eat. I've been with friends on 4 or 5 occasions and the food is good, the prices are fair, and there are several sandwiches that you can't get anywhere else. I don't remember the name of it, but it has cold slaw and Pastrami and it reminds you of a reuben only I think it's better. (there's also swiss cheese) They have root beer - another thing that I like at a restaurant! read more

Tried this place as it was recommended by a couple of people. Wow, what a selection! Chicken, Ham, Roast Beef, Pastrami, Turkey, Tuna & Vegetarian options - about 5-6 varieties of each category, plus some combinations. If you can't find what you want out of that - you can "make your own". I settled on the Devine St & German Potato Salad to go, since I was on my way home. Since moving here, I've found a lot of ho hum & "just another chain" type of places for lunch. One or two nice, but nothing special places that were overwhelmed by customers with slow service. Granted I visited on a Saturday, before lunch gets going, but I have to say this place did not disapoint. I've waited longer at fast food joints! I've paid way more, for way less and had less to choose from. The place is clean & spacious. The food was delicious. It will take me some time to work my way through their menu. read more

The new location across from the old is SO much better. Roomy and quiet. The Monroe remains the best sandwich in town, and plenty of other good large options as well. Only caveat remains the relatively high prices, with sandwich, chips and drink setting you back almost $12. read more

Food is great, service is ridiculously slow. You will be waiting at least 10 minutes for them to prepare your food, regardless of how many people are there or how busy they appear to be. I've also called ahead before and had to wait an extra 10 minutes for them to make me food, even though I called ahead 20 minutes before I got there. Sandwiches are a little more expensive than your typical deli as well, but I would say they're worth it. read more

By far the best deli sandwich in the Columbia area!!! They cost a little more but totally worth it. Looking forward to their new larger location. read more

great place, great sammiches. the owner Sandy is really nice. pro tip: Congaree ham instead of turkey w/ a side cup of garlic cayenne mayo. call it the "Josh." they'll know what you mean. read more