I'm embarrassed to admit how long I've lived in the Middletown area without having ever stopped…read moreinto The Block for a bite. It's really easy to shrug off a deli/sandwich shop by saying, "It's just sandwiches, nothing special about that" like some reviews I've seen. I think those reviews miss the entire point of the neighborhood deli. I've been two days in a row this week. Once for myself, then again for my family after they heard me rave about the sandwiches and people here. Farrah (sp?) greeted me both days with a, "Hi honey! Be right with you!". You don't get a greeting like that very much anymore, and that same care and effort she put into greeting her customers is evident in the construction of the sandwiches too! I mean when was the last time a business - even local - asked your name before you left, unless it was to put on your coffee cup? We've had the club, the Brooklyn, and the veggie caprese and all of them are phenomenal. I don't think you could make a bad choice at The Block - you're gonna be happy and satisfied. Maybe it is "just a sandwich", and maybe I'm overhyping it because of the way the love they have for the customers and product comes through the entire experience....but even if I am, isn't that the entire point of your neighborhood deli?

I realized that I had failed to review my wonderful experience at The Block Gourmet Deli and…read moreCatering a few months ago. The Block serves fresh salads, sandwiches, pasta salads, and soups from 11: 00 AM - 3: 00 PM. We were greeted immediately upon entering by a lady (I'm sorry, I have forgotten her name). She shared with us that they have been catering and operating the deli for 8 years and that everything is made after ordering, nothing is pre-made or packaged. She was very patient with us as we decided which of the tantalizing offerings we were going to choose. The inside was pretty small with a couple of 2-seater tables. Bagged chips and a cooler with variety of canned and bottled beverages are available in the space for purchase. We ordered our food to go. I chose the Chopped Chef Salad. Readers, this salad was HUGE (the take-out container could barely close). It was loaded with greens, turkey, ham, red onions, cucumber, boiled eggs, tomato, and both Swiss and cheddar cheeses. I was thrilled to discover that they use only Boar Head cheeses, my favorite brand). Everything in the salad was fresh and delicious and the homemade ranch dressing was heavenly. How did it take so long for us to find them? I am so glad that have found them and that they are located close to our home, because I can foresee this being a frequent lunch spot!

IYKYK!! Morris Deli…read moreis most definitely a spot to try! Everything about this place screams hole in the wall, yet this place is such a GEM! Just on the edge of the Highlands, Morris Deli is not only your stop for your packaged drinks, but a nice sandwich or homemade soup as well. Drive by on the right day, you'll also see the smoker blowing outside. My sandwich of choice is a club on a toasted croissant with Colby cheese and a cup of broccoli cheddar soup. Look at the pictures, this place doesn't miss! It's constantly full of usuals and the staff definitely knows their people. Morris Deli is the neighborhood classic and definitely a place to try when in Louisville.

Really enjoyed this quaint, reasonable, and no-frills café offering counter service for hearty…read morefavorites. Also offering soups to go. My husband's chili arrived cold but they remedied that quickly. Very friendly service.

2/10/26 I came here for lunch as I was in town for work and…read moreso glad that I did. Heavens to Betsy was absolutely fantastic! The ambiance is very inviting and spacious, and the service was very quick and accomadating. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with the tomato basil soup, and both were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The Reuben was piled high with meat. I had enough left over for another meal! I couldn't leave without trying the red velvet crinkle cookie, and I'm so glad I did. I saved it to share with my husband when I got home, and it was incredible. I found out the owner's daughter, a Culinary Institute graduate, made it, and you can definitely taste the quality. Everything was fresh, homemade, and absolutely worth the visit. I'll definitely be back!

Nice spot on the bourbon trail. If you know you know…read more The dessert was amazing. The people were really nice and the service was good. The sandwich was OK but the dessert oh my God it was fantastic.

Stevens Deli was recommended to me as a real deli, something we don't have in Lexington. I ordered…read morethe 1/2 Pastrami and a side of potato salad. A winner! The pastrami, the rye bread (specially made for them) and the potato salad were excellent. I was glad to have ordered the 1/2 sandwich as it was quite enough with the potato salad. The crew is great, and so friendly. Props to Marilyn. Lucky Louisville. 100.

Several of the restaurants on Bardstown Road are closed during lunch on weekdays so we opted for…read moreStevens and Stevens Deli for a late lunch before a hike in Cherokee Park. There is a large menu board as you walk in the side door (the deli is located in the back of Dittos restaurant). They primary have soups salads and sandwiches and daily soup specials. You order at the counter, pay for your order, get your drink at the beverage area and have a seat. They will then bring your order to your table. We both opted for the pick two combo. I had a half ruben sandwich and a bowl of white chili. Both were excellent. A huge half sandwich and a large hearty bowl of white chili. The chili was flavorful but not spicy. It had lots of shredded chicken, beans and corn (which could have been left out in my opinion). My friend had the chicken salad sandwich and the white chili and said her sandwich was good, also a very large. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, parking on the side and in the back of the building. I had not been for years but it was a good choice for a late lunch.

I stop by Gracious Plenty every chance I get. It helps that hey are close to by house…read more I normally stop in and pick up lunch or busy days. My favorite item is the Tomato Basil soup. It just cannot be beat. Through in a BLT and you have a great lunch. Sometimes I will order the fries and/or a cookie. Both are excellent. I have been lucky enough for several of my organization to order catering for Gracious Plenty. The Catered meals were a hit. If you are in Prospect, a stop in will reward you with a very tasty lunch.

Love the strawberry orange salad, added grilled chicken. Yummy . I ordered a bottle of the salad…read moredressing. I could bathe in that stuff. Haha

Everything was absolutely delicious. My husband also got the roast beef + horseradish panini with…read morethe soup of the day which was lemon turkey, and those were absolutely delicious as well. Food came out fast. The restaurant was clean and way easy to find. The person who checked us out was really nice and helpful. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area.

12/30/25 McKinley's…read moreCafe made for a great lunch stop. I ordered the soup of the day, a bowl of clam chowder. It was fantastic: creamy, comforting, and not too fishy or salty. I also tried their popular Gouda & turkey panini, and it did not disappoint. This is a pay-before-you-sit spot, and the service was impressively fast. My food came out hot and delicious within about 10 minutes. The ambiance was casual and inviting, and the staff was very friendly. Overall, a great enjoyable experience, and I would definitely eat here again in the future. But also there's limited parking as it is street parallel parking near by here. But well worth it.

i know a deli hate to see me coming…read more recently (what took me so long??) i've become obsessed with kayrouz deli on frankfort ave. kayrouz deli is known for their longtime family recipes, meats cooked in-house, & daily specials that you'll think about for the rest of the week. and the vibes, the vibes in there are just too good. pictured is the roast beef dip special (pretty much a french dip), chili, hot brown, & fries. anyway, when i tell you kayrouz deli has entered my personal hall of fame... i meannnnn that. 3202 frankfort ave · mon-sat 11am-8pm

The best sandwhich ever named the papa joe. It was fabulous. The waitstress was the sweetest lady…read moreever she made our experience.

New to town and this is my 2nd stop here for lunch. Both times service has been cheerful and kind,…read moreregardless of the wait. This time I ordered the special club, Wallace I think, and it is delicious! I would have never thought to put ranch on a club! It came with chips and a pickle. Very clean, not super bright, but a wonderful experience. I believe it'll be one of my new favorites.

I LOVE the Red Pepper. The food, all of it, is delicious. In fact the Bow Thai pasta is so good I…read morehave to order a large pan of it any time my friends and I have an event. My go to is the Fiesta Turkey, a toasted turkey sandwich with the tiniest of kicks from the chipotle mayo. I also recommend the Miss Madison. It's got cream cheese and cucumbers and turkey, it's the perfect sandwich for a picnic (which's is what we did when we got lunch this week) Cute pepper decor adorns the walls. There is a decent amount of space but it can fill up fast at lunch time. Service is always quick and friendly. Insider tip, they prefer you pay with cash (but gladly accept cards) and if you are drinking water, bring your own cup to save .25¢! AND ask for the ruffles chips, they go best with their sandwiches.

SO GOOD!! River Reuben is my favorite. Their soups are really good. They also serve desserts! After…read morethey bring the food, you get chips with it! The service was really nice too. The food was brought in less than 10 minute! It's very clean. Nothing was too dirty. from my experience, this restaurant was very nice!

Decided to stop here today since we hadn't been in a while. The sandwiches we ordered were…read moredelicious and service was very good. great place to stop for a quick lunch.