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    Anna's Deli

    4.4 (139 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Surfer goodness. 18.12.2021
    Trisha W.

    My favorite sandwich here is the Surfer on marbled rye. With a pickle and chips? Always a win. Maybe I should go back this weekend for lunch. 27.01.2026

    Surfer Sandwich
    Andrea U.

    Whenever I visit my sister in Sarasota and my tummy growls, two words immediately pop into my mind: Surfer. Sandwich. Anna's Deli is a local staple I had the pleasure of discovering this year, and when I tell you I should really start billing them for this sandwich living rent free in my mind 24/7 -- I'm serious! This sandwich is a simple concept: ham, turkey, Swiss, cucumbers, and Anna's sauce on marble rye. Somehow, though, it manages to be so insanely delicious I just have to eat the massive thing in one sitting every time! Beyond having the world's best beach sandwich, Anna's Deli is absolutely adorable on the inside, giving authentically retro vibes calling back to a time before cell phones and having to pay for beach parking. The staff are always friendly and kind, even when I once showed up 15 minutes before they closed (sorry about that! I desperately needed my fix).

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    Lori D.

    Lunch today was our first time at Anna's Deli! I had the surfer sandwich which was ham, turkey, cheese and cucumber with their sauce. It's a small space that is extremely popular but we nabbed the corner table in the back, which was perfect for visiting! The service was order at the front and then they call out your name! Super fast!! Everything was fresh and delicious! There are plenty of food choices between sandwiches-hot and cold, soups and salads! A true deli! I give it a 10/10!

    The Villager on marble
    Thomas M.

    Anna's Deli has a very good reputation in the area. I decided to try the famous sandwiches and after my experiences, I am not quite sure what the hype is about. I have tried The Surfer and The Villager. When you order one of their signature sandwiches, be sure to ask for any toppings you want such as lettuce, tomato, onion etc. It seems that their signature sandwiches only come with one topping. With that said, the sandwiches are very good. They source very good bread which is the most important part of a sandwich. Their cold cuts are sliced thin. The sandwich comes with some kind of mayo mustard mixture which is very good, but I don't think they tell you that it comes with it. The restaurant is packed from 11:30-1:30 with people coming for lunch. There are plenty of seats but almost none available during that time. When you walk in, there is a small line to the right where you will wait to place an order. Overall, I would recommend trying the food here however, I feel that it is overpriced. I ordered a sandwich, a side of potato salad and a drink which cost $17. That is too much for what is simply a cold cut sandwich.

    Surfer with Iced tea and chips.
    Robert G.

    Came here for lunch. There was a line soonest be good. Got the Surfer on marble bread. Very good and fresh. There are tables to eat as they call your name when your order is up. Prices reasonable. Decent ambiance.

    Daiana K.

    Forget about Publix subs Anna's Deli is the best place for great sandwiches. The place is small but there is always a table available if you want to sit and enjoy your meal. The employees are always welcoming and nice.

    Pastrami sandwich
    Jeremy M.

    This is a nice local deli. Traditional deli sandwiches and a bunch of different sandwich combinations possible. The staff were nice and the restaurant was clean. I'd recommend getting a sandwich here.

    Surfer - ham, turkey, cheese, cucumber and Anna sauce.
    Heather B.

    The staff is amazing! They are friendly and greet customers as they come in. The restaurant is not large but the tables are always clean. My go to is the surfer - delicious. That marbled bread is fresh and so soft. This is the perfect spot to stop in between shopping or grab a sandwich and hit the beach.

    Amy G.

    Wow! I see why this place is loved, great sandwiches, salads and service. I am gluten free yet was able to get the Ruben sandwich without the bread, so good! My sister had the surfer sandwich with marbled pumpernickel bread & cucumbers. She loved it! The staff is super friendly and helpful at making recommendations. Plenty of seating to eat inside, nice friendly people who are regulars can be found here. The original location started in Siesta Key which is probably why the restaurant has a cool vibe.

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    3 years ago

    Best sandwiches! We go at least once a week! Try the Cole slaw and potato salad too! Staff is amazing too!!

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    4 years ago

    Good sandwiched but way way over priced!!! No side no pickle with sandwich. I mean really?

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    4 years ago

    Awesome sandwiches!! Always quick & friendly service, so welcoming! My kids are picky eaters, but love it here. Delicious every time!

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    2 years ago

    i just wish they had delivery because the sandwiches are so delicious. but the location is to far away

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    3 years ago

    Best ever! We love the Surfer on marbled bread with lettuce and tomato! Yummy! Delicious deli!

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    6 years ago

    Great new place we just found! Super good food, clean establishment and the customer service is AWESOME!! Thanks, Eric!

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    3 years ago

    I still dream of the sandwich I had here. You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches so try the surfer or skater!

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    3 years ago

    Anna's sandwiches are second to none! My personal favorite is the Surfer. This is one of the top sandwich shops in the area.

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    6 years ago

    One of my favorite go to places for lunch and to get picnic sandwiches for my family!

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    4 years ago

    Love it, best sandwich shop in SRQ. Delicious meats, affordable pricing, very fast service.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent little sandwich shop! Amazing Ruben's quaint, simple sandwich shop. Friendly staff

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    7 years ago

    I had the Italian sub it was ok , not that much meat for a eight dollar sub . I doubt that I will go back.

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    8 years ago

    Love this place, best sandwiches in town. Their surfer is a favorite but their Cuban and Italian sandwiches are amazing!

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    7 years ago

    Love this place. So glad they told me about the location on University. I have taken several people.

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    5 years ago

    This is a lovely little deli to stop in for a quick lunch. Everyone here is really nice. Try their Cubana sammich, you'll love it.

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    8 years ago

    Love this place! Food is awesome and the people who run it are so nice. I come here as often as I can!!!

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    3.3(146 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We have eaten here a few times now. Everything we have eaten has been tasty, made well, timely, and…read morecorrect. The restaurant itself is what I would consider fast-food but it's not a place you feel rushed to leave. The service and ambiance are what I expect spacious, clean, and manageable volume levels.

    I've been waiting to try Kelly's since they opened on university ave in Sarasota, but just now…read moretried the new place in Parrish. I really want to like this place, because I love good old fashioned roast beef sandwiches from around this great country, and nostalgic establishments, but this has me thinking what went wrong. I'm on the fence for a few reasons; 1st off our onion rings were bland, no good crunchy coating and slightly undercooked, the roast beef was a good quality meat I guess but bland and cold??? The bread was tasty but the cheese was not melted and the thinnest slice of cheese I've ever seen on a restaurant sandwich, maybe not melted due to the cold roast beef. I really feel there is potential with this sandwich, maybe by adding a sauce and asking for it to be warm, I'm puzzled, remember no suggestions were given when I asked. My guest had the fish and chips, he said it was bland and the batter was dry and dull. If you want vinegar you must ask they are not going to offer it. I personally like the place itself , I like the clean casual look for a no frills afternoon lunch vibe, but I must say the staff lacked energy, they were not informative about how to order, did not ask if we needed anything else etc etc. I think this restaurant needs some tweaking. I am not giving up on the roast beef sandwich or Kelly's just yet. I will be back to try again for good measure, for I really want this place to work so I can enjoy a good roast beef sandwich other than Arby's.

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    Kelly's - Roast beef sandwich -- this is a small!

    Roast beef sandwich -- this is a small!

    Kelly's - Small order of onion rings, enough to feed 2-3 people.

    Small order of onion rings, enough to feed 2-3 people.

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    Florence and the Spice Boys

    4.4(116 reviews)
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    They did it again!!!!! Amazingly friendly service, as usual! The entire restaurant was clean and…read morereally picturesque, clean, neat and NO dust anywhere. And now the reason why we were there AGAIN-Their AMAZING, DELICIOUS and FLAVORFUL FOOD. I HAD TO ORDER MY 'Cravable' favorite, their Fried Cauliflower App. OMG!! Again absolutely delicious!! I order it every time I go there for either their GREAT Happy Hour or for dinner. We ordered the Chicken Schnitzel Caesar Salad, F-ING DELICIOUS and their Lamb Flatbread, so good you'll slap your mama!!! They EARNED their 5 star rating from me AGAIN!! GREAT JOB BY ALL THOSE AFFILIATED WITH THIS RESTAURANT. Not enough to get me back in the restaurant business but DEFINITELY maintains my favorite restaurant in the area!! Thank you F&TSB's!!!!!

    4.5 they cook with olive oil took my folks here, it's in a…read moremall & parking was packed at lunch but we found a spot. They have "indoor & outdoor" seating but everything was open on one side, but the more indoor side had AC so it was cool enough. I had a rice bowl with shrimp, and everything was soooooooo yummy. The hummus was some of the best I've had (and I have Mediterranean markets near house) and all was fresh. One small hiccup as I got a blood orange tea & my mom got hibiscus. The wrong ones were placed in front of each of us, and so I tried to verify with our server which one was blood orange and she confirmed what was placed in front of us, but we both took a drink and knew they were switched but not a big deal as we both like both flavors. I did ask if I could get sweetener and was given a box of sugars. But those don't dissolve in cold beverages, so I walked over to the full bar and asked for some simple syrup added which the bartender kindly gave me. A small thing, but it would be nice to offer the syrup when ordering so you can have options. The decor is insta-ready, very cute and eclectic. I will go back when in the area, and my vegan siblings have another place to eat too.

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    Florence and the Spice Boys - Kofta beef rainbow bowl

    Kofta beef rainbow bowl

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    Anna's Deli - delis - Updated September 2026

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