If you want to try a new place to eat lunch or breakfast then try Damn Yankees! Located in the heart of Kernersville, this small business offers big heart! Sandwiches straight from New York, they have so many different sandwich options! From chicken parmigiana to Philly cheese steak subs , wraps and everything in between! They also offer sides that you won't see everywhere. Don't forget about the bagels, cheesecake, cannolis and rainbow cookies! The owner Steve ALWYAS greets us and is always happy to see you. His employees always do a great job too. We ordered the Cuban and the chicken parmigiana sub. So good! Check it out! read more

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(4.5 stars) Kernersville isn't where you'd expect to find a legit New York-style sandwich shop, but here we are. Damn Yankees came about when a Long Island couple repurposed the former Deli on Main, revamping the menu and adding a lot of personal touches. Like many classic sandwich shops, it isn't much to look at - blue walls, a deli case, a fridge, and a few tables - but the menu is where it really shines. About that menu: Damn Yankees boasts more than two dozen sandwiches, and that's excluding kid's menu and daily special offerings. Each can be turned into a salad or paired with a side salad, and there are a few desserts as well. They even have knishes! The sandwiches range from simple classics (a BLT or a chicken salad) to glorious-sounding meat-and-gravy concoctions. While the meats are Boar's Head, the breads and sauces are all made in-house. For our first visit, my wife and I opted for the daily special (a Basilicole with balsamic chicken, basil pesto, tomatoes, arugula, and fresh mozzarella) and a Meat Head (pepperoni, salami, meatballs, melted mozzarella and sauce) with a side of potato salad. Earlier reviews suggested that Damn Yankees was still finding its footing - and adequate staffing - and so I anticipated a bit of a wait. Fortunately, there proved not to be much of one. For made-to-order, food was prepared fairly quickly, and co-owner Steve was a personable presence at the register. Damn Yankees may charge more than most - both six-inch sandwiches were north of ten apiece - but you get your money's worth here. They decidedly do not skimp on the toppings. The Meat Head lived up to its Ron Swansonesque name, offering very good meatballs and a quality tomato sauce (fresh and just slightly sweet). The soft, thick hero roll held everything together nicely. Even the potato salad exceeded expectations. The Basilicole was tasty as well though we'll probably go in a different direction next time. Kernersville is lucky to have Damn Yankees. As a New Jersian, I can say they make a damn good sandwich. read more

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Have been wanting to go here for ages and it definitely did not disappoint! The service was welcoming and friendly and the sandwiches were amazing- very reminiscent of what I'd get back home in Delco County. The sandwiches are really great - full, flavoursome and filling. Quirky menu and names. Not just limited to subs, lots of deli-salad options ( potato salad, slaw, macaroni salad) made in house as well as locally made desserts, gourmet sodas and chips. There are also hot meals available as well that vary by the day (think Italian pasta type dishes). They are busy, esp at lunch so I'd highly recommend ordering ahead via their clover app or door dash for easy pick up. Great to have a decent option in downtown Kernersville that isn't a chain! Support local! read more

Damn Yankees Deli - #7 Waist Watcher Full but 1/2 shown - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

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This is most certainly a cool little spot and one that has certainly burst on the Triad culinary scene with a bang! Before them this was the home of the Deli On Main. The "Damn Yankees" are Steve and Erica Maier, who moved into the area from Long Island several years ago. After some health issues and some job dissatisfaction, they decided to open a deli and secured this spot. The interior is rather plainly setup, functional but little else. The place has a lot of patriotic wall decorations, as well as a bunch of basebal memorabilia (mostly NY Yankees) . There is no table service so go to the order point. Your name will be called when your order is ready! They have some 26 subs on the menu, though any with pork are currently not available due to a porchetta recall! They use Boars Head meat and cheese, make their sauces, sides, gravy, & relishes in house. They also bake their sub rolls in house! I ordered the Italian, subbing out the oil & vinegar for mayo the remainder of items as shown in the menu - this is a 6" sub that goes for $10.99, 12" comes in at $19.99 - rather Katzesque! The sub was nicely filled with meat (pepperoni, salami, & capicola), though the cheese was minimal. These is a Sweet Cherry Peppers relish that is quite nice, and the sub roll was nice, though I prefer a bit more crunchiness. This is a very good Italian sub, among the best in the Triad area, not something I say casually. I really love an excellent Italian sub, and of the well over 30 I've identified in the area, I've sampled over 20 - this includes chains and locally owned spots. As to food quality, I would rank the sub here in my top seven, with at least 3 I feel are superior due to a combination of quality and value. The main concern here is the value aspect - this is a costly item, and the quality of the ingredients are met by other spots that are not nearly as pricey. At $10.99 for a 6" sub, that comes out to $1.832 per inch!!! For comparison, the Italian offered by Jersey Mike's is 8" and goes for $10.25 - $1.281 per inch! At Venezia in Advance, the 8" Italian goes for $8.99 - $1.123 per inch, and a side is included. The quality and quantity of ingredients at both are comparable to what is used here. I also ordered the 6" American Special sub for $9.99 ($1.665 per inch). This basically is very much like Publix Boars Head's Ultimate Sub, 8" for $9.99 ($1.249 per inch). Both have ham, turkey, and roast beef with cheese. What sets the sub at Damn Yankees a bit apart is the addition of a house made sweet pepper relish - it is absolutely addictive! I would buy this by the pint or quart, if available. It is a nice sub, but the value aspect remains in play. There is a nice variety of items here, quality is obviously here as well. The folks here are nice, and the service aspects seem to be trending in the right direction. The value aspects will matter more to some than others, a very individual judgement! But consumer resistance to restaurant pricing is growing as they face rising costs, "surcharges ", and pressure to tip! NOTE: They will begin serving breakfast on August 20th - bagels, a variety of cream cheese spreads, lox, NY style breakfast sandwiches, and more. Ambiance - 3.5 (clean, bright) Food - 4.5 Service - 5 Value - 2.5 read more

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Tasty egg bagel. I ordered the asiago bagel and my husband ordered the poppyseed bagel with different toppings. They got the bagel options swapped but it was still tasty and flavorful. read more

Damn Yankees Deli - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

This place was pretty damn good! We enjoy our sandwiches to the max! I got a Cuban, which included a house recipe of pulled pork and it was absolutely to die for! I was happier than ever. My husband got an Italian sandwich, which he felt was top tier. They had lots of cool yankee memorabilia inside and made me feel right at home, since I am from NY myself! It was very reminiscent of a Long Island deli line I grew up with. Lots of drink and chip choices as well. Will definitely return to try some more things! read more

Damn Yankees Deli - #23 The Cuban - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

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Whew! This ex NYCer is very pleased there is a proper breakfast sandwich on a hard roll. We came in on a Saturday morning and had no excessive wait: eating our sandwich within 15 minutes of walking in. Place is basic re: decor and it's exactly what it needs- some nods to Yankee Stadium and NYC but the food is A+. Perfect and I mean PERFECT roll, melty cheese, egg done right and I added hot sauce and tomato. Absolutely a hardcore fan, thank you for bringing the hard roll breakfast sandwich (with a proper roll) here! read more

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I had takeout from the deli for lunch one day. It was delicious. I ordered the chicken sandwich with mozzarella and roasted peppers. It was tasty and the mozzarella was very fresh. I had their yummy macaroni salad on the side. It was definitely New York style, which I love. I also got to try their rainbow cookies. I know they don't make them there, but they were delicious and authentic. I will definitely go in person to try more of their northern style food. read more

Damn Yankees Deli - #23 The Long Islander Half - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

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First visit and glad we made the decision to give it a try. Pros - the food was absolutely spot on. The portions, crazy huge. I read some negative comments in reviews about price and have to disagree. For the amount of food you get, the prices are great. I ordered tuna salad on a bed of lettuce, tomato and cucumber - you could feed a family of 5 on it. See pic and this is after I ate until full. My SIL ordered the daily special and loved it. Fair amount of seating and pretty fast service. Very accommodating when asked for additional condiments, bags, etc. Pleasant staff. Great location. Cons - there is a musty smell that is very noticeable when you enter. They were out of the item I originally wanted to order. Salad/Side case looked a little weak as far as variety goes, but what was there looked good. read more

Damn Yankees Deli - Tuna salad on lettuce, tomato and cucumber. - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

NY Deli arrives on main street Kernersville and we had to give them a try. We were so glad we did! Damn Yankee hit it out of the park on our very first at bat. The owner was super friendly taking orders while his wife was creating amazing sandwiches with a crew in the back. We all ordered different sandwiches. We were there around 5:30 PM (dinner time) with another couple and the food arrived fairly quickly, especially considering how busy they were. Three key takeaways from our first visit: 1- Great casual atmosphere with ample tables to sit and enjoy your food. 2: They use boars head meats and the meats on every sandwich were very lean and the portions were very generous. 3- The fresh bread they use with their sandwiches is fantastic. We will definitely return as all 4 at our table had nothing but great things to say about the food we ordered. Recommend ordering the garlic-sliced pickle as a side with your sandwich. Delish! read more

Damn Yankees Deli - You better be hungry to finish this 12 inch hero. The bread was so fresh and tasty. Try the garlic dill pickle it was so good. - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

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The meatball sub I got here was delicious, the bread was soft and fresh, the meatballs had a great flavor, and the cheese was plentiful and tasty. The service was fascinating to watch, the man behind the counter was very friendly and fun. The women at the register were kind and helpful while I struggled to order correctly. The food came out quick and hot. The ambiance was joyful and loud but homey. There were lots of people from out of town who felt at home sitting down to eat there. The interior felt like a real deli, like the ones I went to in New York and Brooklyn. read more

If you're looking for an authentic NY-style deli, Damn Yankees Deli is it. I've tried the Italian, Cuban, Reuben, and K-Ville Club, and honestly, every sandwich has been delicious. They're packed with flavor, perfectly crafted, and exactly what you'd hope for from a great deli. For sides, I've had the macaroni salad, potato salad, and cucumber salad. My personal favorites are the macaroni salad and cucumber salad, both have a great tangy, vinegary kick that I love. If you're into that, you'll be hooked too! The potato salad was a bit different than what I expected, but my husband really enjoyed it. One thing I never leave without? Rainbow cookies. They're just so good! The hype about this place is 100% real. If you haven't tried it yet, you need to! read more

This place is yummy! The bread seems like it is baked fresh. The bread on sandwich was an Italian and it was the best bread I have ever had. The staff is attentive and the service seems personable. The restaurant is clean, cutely decorated to celebrate baseball and New York. Cannot wait to return to try another sandwich. read more

Food This was our 1st time to this sub shop and not happy at all ...I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with Mayo LT and provolone cheese it had none on it (picture enclosed ). Our friend ordered the Rueben they put no sauce on it or even on the side... I also had ordered a side of coleslaw and the container had 2 tablespoons of slaw in it for $2.50 ...whoa. This order was not worth the 41.47 paid! I choose Jersey Mikes any day ...won't be back! read more

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Finally made it. First attempt: no bread, no chicken, so we decided to try another time. Second attempt: understaffed, closed due to a graduation. Third attempt: the place was a mad house! Good sign for business but also learned that the wait was similar to a sit down restaurant. If you can anticipate and be ok with that knowing that, then it's worth it. Do not expect a fast experience. The line was long. Most staff had been on for only a few days, meaning they're learning still. Patience is key. Our wait from order to food was about 45 minutes. It feels like they're still in a soft launch phase, or needed one? They're still getting thru many new opening kinks. Could benefit from two registers to order from, to offset lines. Buzzers or text system when order is ready would also help. Noticed staff in back seemed to be on top of each other. Made me wonder if everyone had a station and knew how they would work from order in to finish. The stress was palpable. The food: Once we got it - we held out and didn't take the refund offered to all-the turkey was good. My sandwich lacked because after that long it was missing the Swiss cheese and tomato. Our other sandwich was Cajun and not as delicious as my plain Jane style, if that says anything. The macaroni salad was wet and runny but good flavor. They were out of ice,,ran to fix it, so trying. The sweet tea wasn't marked as raspberry so that was unfortunate. Cost: Way too high. It was $9 for a half sub - standard, nothing fancy. I wish they offered 1/4 subs at $5 for light eaters like me. Keeps to market trends. People were upset at the combination of cost and wait. Management: Perhaps hire a front of house manager/trainer to alleviate stress from you. Focus on staffing up if you can. The people want what you have but there are barriers. We hope they succeed. We need a deli in town, but affordable and reliable. We are rooting for you. read more

Damn Yankees Deli - Turkey with side of macaroni salad - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

Okay Damn Yankee where the hell have you been all my life!?!?? Alive 54 years and this Roast Beast IS THE VERY BEST ROAST BEEF SANDWICH/ HOAGIE OF MY LIFE! Let's talk about the brown gravy- can I buy it by the gallon.? I got it on the side and found myself lapping it out of the cup, glad I was home but I would do it in public with no shame for every last drop. Support K'VILLE small businesses, plus you'll get an almost transcendental experience eating. When I want a hoagie this is my first and only choice. I travel extensively for work 4 nights a week. Damn Yankee sets the bar for all others. I haven't ask but I'm pretty sure the owner is from NJ, couldn't be more pleasant, accommodating, and knows what a hoagie should be. This is not a commercial, it's a very strong review and recommendation. Don't change a thing, one damn yankee to another. read more

Metropolitan top level quality in our wonderful small town. I only wish they did pizza too! This place definitely is a huge upgrade for the triad. read more

Great atmosphere, the owner is very friendly and talks to all the customers. Great sandwiches. read more

Damn Yankees Deli - First time at damn Yankees deli. Got the Cuban with potato salad! Delicious. Looking forward to trying all the other sandwiches! - Delis Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

I've been waiting for a good sandwich place in kernersville, so I was excited to try Damn Yankees Deli. Service was friendly, and efficient. The Italian was $10 for a half (6 in) which was huge in my opinion, a ton of meat, and it definitely felt like it was worth the price. The sandwich itself felt mediocre, the bread was stale which messed up the sandwich. Am I dying to go back, NO! However, give it a try yourself and see what you think. read more

Iced tea is like lemonade with tea in it. I didn't care for it. Bread is really too thick to be able to bite the sub and the sub was dry. read more

Fantastic food, great staff and clean! Tried this place for the first time and there was a line and it was worth the wait. The owner continued to apologize for the wait and promised to make anything right if it came out wrong. I loved the atmosphere of NY and baseball inside. I will def go again read more

Parking would be a beast at the wrong time but I think you could park across the street. I got a disassociated vibe but I think they are new so would expect that to improve. Kernersville loves their theme restaurants. Looked clean with some seating. Didn't feel valued as a customer when you are the only one there and 2 minutes after your order is taken the owner asked if he helped me....odd. Deli is deli ....hard to critique it is what it is. Everything was fresh although I did not like their macaroni salad which I found bland and unimaginative. I'm in Kernersville all the time and would not go back here. That's just me. My favorite deli is in Germanton which is Daily Basket. Worth the drive. Sandwich did have tons of meat but the bland hoagie sucked up all mayo and mustard so watch your bread. read more

My sandwiches have always been top tier! I love the Philly cheesesteak sandwich! The staff is always friendly and fast with service. They can get pretty busy (because it's so good!) but I never wait long. Highly recommend! read more

Damn Yankee's food is always good, the staff and owners are always amazing, and its kept me coming back since they opened.

A taste of home. From the moment I walk in, I feel like I'm walking into a corner deli in the city. The options are endless, the sandwiches are filling, and the ambiance is what I would expect, they are fans of the NY Yankees. If you want your heroes (yes, call them heroes) tweaked, they will adjust them. Gluten-Free options! I encourage you to get there early, Once they are out, they are out for the day. Follow them on Facebook for their daily specials. read more

Steve's a great guy and treats people with respect Philly cheesesteak was phenomenal def will be back they also have cherry coke great place for Lunch or dinner and very fair portion sizes to can't recommend it enough great atmosphere! read more

Everything was great! Yes it was a tiny wait but well worth it! Meatballs and sauce us amazing!

The food was amazing. I had a Reuben and it was amazing. Food took a while but they were short staffed. It had a good atmosphere and staff was really friendly. read more

This is a neat spot tucked away in Kernersville that I had been wanting to check out for a while. I grew up in NYC and I love a good NY style deli. The big man at he counter is super friendly and helpful with the menu as he rings up your order. I got an Iron Man and a knish with a fountain drink. I decided on the sweet tea, but it had a peculiar taste I was not sure about. I had to pour it out and got some sprite. The sandwich was great. It was hot and fresh with melted cheese and brown gravy. The steak was tender and the onions and mushrooms really complimented it well. It might sound funny to some, but I didn't care for the garlic sub roll. I think it's a bit too much as it over powers and takes away from the savory of the beef and gravy. I hadn't had a knish in twenty years and it really took me back. The thing about it though is it comes wrapped up. That makes it all steamy and soft and not like I remember getting from street vendors in New York. There are plenty of options on the menu that i want to check out and I will definitely be back. read more

As other have said, service is a bit slow. My mom ordered a pastrami on rye, it was cold. I ordered a Reuben, it was cold. Not much meat. Nothing like the sandwiches we have actually had in NY. I might go again? , but it was mediocre at best and very pricy for what we got. read more

Fantastic cheesesteak! The beef was tender without an ounce of fat and it had plenty of cheese. Friendly staff and really clean too. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Went on a Wednesday about 1:15 right after the lunch rush. Took about 15 minutes to get my sandwich, a reasonable time considering it was made to order. I got the #23 Long Islander with grilled chicken. The half size was nearly enough for two people - the rolls are large and the meat and cheese portions are generous. I think the full size can feed 3 people easily. The marinated grilled chicken is delicious. Everything was fresh. The pricing is very reasonable considering the large size of the sandwiches. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu, and until they are able to allow phone or app orders for pick up. Great addition to Downtown Kernersville! read more

We stepped in for dinner and the place was hopping already at about 5:30. The place has deli-style atmosphere with standard tables & chairs, very quaint. The Owner was very upfront about there being a wait because they are short-staffed, which we appreciated. We placed our order and the people kept coming in, good to see with a new business. I got the 1/2 Roast Beast and my husband got the 1/2 New Yorker; let me tell you...delicious! The bun is the PERFECT NY style with a bit of a toasty crunch on the outside and the soft chew on the inside- in my opinion, the bun makes the sub and this did not disappoint. There was the perfect amount of meat/cheese to bun ratio too and you can mix and match whatever way you choose with topping options. We did not try any of the homemade salads nor desserts yet, but we certainly will in the future. I highly recommend and hope that K-ville supports this business and they stay on the horizon for years to come! read more