We are regulars here, (I own a business on nearly the same street.) Every single one of my employees love this place, we have NEVER been disappointed. The food is great, the service friendly, and the prices are extremely fair. My father who lives in brook park has been going here as long as they have been open, and first introduced me to them. A hidden gem, which will not be so hidden anymore with a well deserved yelp top 100 spot! They offer you a GENEROUS FREE sample of some of their best offerings, up front, no charge. WHAT OTHER BUSINESS DOES THAT? They do it because they know with one bite, you'll be ordering no matter what. It's that good. Glad to see a local family owned establishment get a national great review from all the daily hard work they put in! read more

Stopped here after landing at Cleveland airport. Wanted something quick to eat so looked up yelp for deli places. This establishment came up so I decided to try it out. Upon arriving at this place, it does give off a gas station look. Walking inside the rectangular building, you can't help but feel a deli look to it. Drink frigs on both sides and a small counter in the rear. I asked for a recommendation and immediately the lady asked if I was a first time customer. I said first time and then proceeded to make me a sampler platter of their famous subs which in this case is made in a pita. First was a turkey, pastrami and then their famous Rueben. All three samples were out of this world. I opted for the pastrami and cheese in a pita shell. It was delish. The amount and taste was perfect. I also got the seafood pasta. I don't know when I'll be back but I'm counting down the days when it will happen. Stop on by this little deli. You won't be disappointment and the workers here are super friendly! read more

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Mike is the man with the skills behind the counter! Even if their food was mediocre (which it isn't) I would be back for the customer service. My boss and I stopped in on Thursday. We mentioned we hadn't been there before. He took his time. Provided explanations and a couple samples. This food is phenomenal. Do your tastebuds a favor and make it over there. It is a family business. Dad behind the cash register is a hoot! I will be back and wish them the absolute best of luck! read more

Stopped here for lunch today. The wait was a very long line. Even the call in pickup line was long but it was during lunch. Sandwiches were made fresh in the back by mother & son. I got their famous Rueben wrap. I asked for light sauce/ dressing. My microwaved wrap was dripping with soggy sauce, unevenly spread throughout the wrap. It was loaded with more sauerkraut than meat. The corned beef was good, but not great! I was never offered a sample even though it was my first time here. Most people take their order to go, we ate inside at the small high tables. With all the hype, I was expecting more. Not sure if I'll give them another try. Jack's Deli in Cleveland has a better corned beef sandwich in my opinion. read more

I live in the center of Cleveland and I come out to Parma for the armory/range! After a long practice, my husband and I found this little gem. We were immediately greeted with a big smile. I told them we had never been here before and was given a little taste tour of their popular items. Everything was delicious from the turkey to the pastrami. I ended up with the Ruben wrap, coleslaw, and hot mixed peppers. This was hands down the best wrap I've ever had! Not only is the food amazing, but the owners are passionate about what they do and is shows through their food, service and attitude. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area! read more

Awesome place, awesome people.theircoened beef is comparable to slymand.never had a bad meal or bad customer service five stars

Just happen to stroll in from out of town and stumble upon this place. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! The atmosphere was amazing and the people are so kind. Once they asked my name they addressed me by it multiple times. They let me sample a few options on their menu and I was so surprised how delicious it all was! Check this place out it's a must visit!! read more

If I could give this place 10 starts I would!! Phenomenal customer service and my god the sandwiches were AMAZING. They even offer a sampler plate with all their signature sandwiches, which really makes it so easy to know what you want. Highly recommend. read more

I know that I am in the minority with this rating... I went one morning for breakfast and I got two slices of white bread that had deli ham and cheese on it that were warmed up in the microwave. It was really gross and made me sad that I didn't get McDonald's. read more

Great find close to the airport. Food was delicious - they gave us a tasting of three sandwiches since we were new. Most items made in house. Great find! read more

We stopped at Express Deli before going to the Hopkins airport. The idea was that a decent deli sandwich would be better than airport food. TALK ABOUT UNDERESTIMATION!! It's possible to read lots of reviews about Express Deli, but it has to be experienced to be understood. So I'll only talk about the most outlandishly delightful points: 1. First time visitors are treated to a tasting of corned beef, seasoned turkey, pastrami, and a mini-Reuben before your order is taken. Mike, the MBA counter man, wants to make certain you're going to like what you order. 2. They make their own corned beef and sauerkraut. The 'kraut they make has a delightful, slight sweetness. 3. The sandwiches and wraps we ordered (Reubens) were piled high with corned beef and were fabulous. (Old Chicagoans might be reminded of Braverman's.) 4. Had a brief talk with Mike's dad as we left and what a nice man he is. Often when you leave a restaurant you receive a cursory goodbye in the form of, "Thankyouhaveaniceday", with all the sincerity of a undertaker looking for business. When I left I actually felt like I was leaving a friend's place...and I think it was because I was. So do yourself a favor, just go and enjoy. I live about 800 miles away but you can be sure my next visit to Cleveland will include a stop at Express Deli. (Psst! A little secret. I think that Mike is realizing that he could open up a number of Express Delis around town. I'm confident that he could duplicate his excellent food. I think the tough part will be duplicating the family atmosphere...but I sure hope he can do it!) read more

Tried this place for the first time today. Needless to say it's well worth the trip. I got the pastrami wrap. It was SUCCULENT. Service was really good. Friendly place. Variety of snacks and beverages to pair with your sandwich or wrap. Definitely going back again. Well done!!! read more

Wow! The Reuben here is so delicious. I don't even like Reubens, but my husband got it and it looked so tempting and tasted even better. Nice wonderful tender meat that's not too salty. And the sauce is delicious, seems like it has good garlic and seasoning. I dipped my turkey sandwich in it and it was the best. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Great place to eat! It's ran by the friendliest people and the wraps are delicious! If it's your first time there be sure to let them know and they'll provide you with a little sampler plate to help you decide what to order. I love the very it chicken wrap and the soups are really good too even though sometimes it's "no soup for you" lol read more

If I could give 7 stars I would. I was a first timer, and I was greeted with a 3 course tasting menu of the turkey, pastrami, and corned beef. I actually wasn't really hungry but chose the pastrami. I ate the whole thing, the owner was such a nice person, we chatted some. once I was done, I realized the garlic mayo may not vibe with the customer I was about to meet. I went to buy some gum and He would not take my money. I will be back and also tell everyone I know to come to this place. They have the best food read more

Not only the best deli I've had in Cleveland but definitely a top 3 ever. I LOVE delis and this place knows what it's doing. We walked in and the persons were friendly, place is VERY clean and the deli is at the back. We said it was our first time there and were given a sampler of their signature combinations (corned beef, turkey, pastrami, Reuben). We loved them all! A great combination on meats with different in house sauces. It's fresh, simple and makes your mouth water. We ordered the Reuben in a wrap (their signature) and turkey wrap and I didn't miss the bread! The pita was nice and the ratios, flavors and freshness made for perfect bites until you realize it all gone. Service impeccable and friendly, delicious what are you waiting for? Eat there already! read more

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Awesome deli sandwiches with an amazing staff. They give you a tour of their sandwiches for first timers.

I have had a chance to stop in twice, and both times it has exceeded my expectations. The sampler platter on my first visit was extremely generous and did an excellent job of showcasing some particularly well-made sandwich options. I returned to try a wrap later and while I was a bit skeptical about the proportions when I saw it being made, I was wrong to doubt. Everything was balanced very well in the wrap. But the most impressive aspect of Express Deli is the customer service. I thought the reviews were likely an exaggeration when I read them, but they are not. The staff is truly exceptionally warm and accommodating. They really went the extra mile for me to prepare my sandwich in a way that would hold up best when I told them I would be cycling for an hour before I would get to eat it. I'd strongly recommend stopping in and getting the sample platter for your first time. If you are like me, you'll be back soon. read more

The owners are amazing they have gluten free options! Food is just as amazing! The Ruben omg so yummy! Owners take pride in their business and customers read more

Great service and great food! I love the Reuben wrap! However, everything is delicious. Pierre is just the nicest guy.

I was skeptical: no place gets this many good reviews and if they do they are always fake reviews, right? Wrong. Express Deli is not fancy, but it's nice. The place was clean and basic, no fancy beer signs or industrial art hanging from the ceiling. I guess it used to be a convenience store. I was met by friendly staff, maybe the older gentleman was the Dad who owned the place? The meat counter is small, but the menu was decent sized and I had heard really good things so I wanted to give it a try. I went at noon on a Thursday. (BTW I'm a craft beer drinker and they have a good selection in the cooler just in case you're hitting the place up on the way home) I purposely did not tell them I had never been there before. The guy behind the counter is busy making orders and is talking to me, he asks what I would like, I say 'what do you recommend?'. He says, 'is this your first time?' I say 'yeah'. I get 'oh we have to get you a sample first, you can't decide if you don't know what it tastes like'. So he proceeds to make me a little platter of meats and mini sandwiches, takes time to describe them to me, how they make them, what types of sauce and how they make that too. I'm impressed at this point. So I opt for the Reuben wrap, which was one of the mini samples. It was quite large, and very tasty. The sandwich and a bag of chips and a large soda was only $10. That's crazy. I'd say I am mostly impressed with the customer service, like that alone gets 6 stars... and the amount of pride and care they take in their product. I think the place is a legit sandwich shop, the corned beef easily rivals Slyman's, and the sandwich and samples I had were done well. Not dry corned beef shaving crumbs, but real sliced moist corned beef. So I've been proven wrong, maybe there are places that have 90% 5-stars. I recommend stopping by. As a side note, I'd say for a vegetarian/pescetarian to go into a deli and complain that they didn't get a free veg substitute for the meat sampler says a lot about our entitled little douchebag society [Steven B.] But then people can say whatever they want online read more

Hidden gem, the sandwiches are incredible and the family who runs the business are so friendly. Try it for takeout, you won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing corned beef sandwiches! They have other delicious options as well! I'm a regular here now due to the food and great customer service. read more

Great food nice people's working there, place is clean. Just try you will go back for more.

Express Deli gets my Best of 2018 Award for restaurants. And it's only February 5th of 2018! What lured me initially was the unanimous 91 5-Star rating. Unbelievable right? Not. Come here and find out for yourself. As for my experience, it felt like I came home to family upon entering. There's no better feeling for a lone business traveler. I was asked what I'd like and truthfully answered "everything" because it looked and smelled so good. I was asked if it was my first visit and was then honored with a "taster sampler" that they offer all their newcomers. Prior to tasting, an explanation of the development of the taster entices each new flavor. Downright amazing how this family-owned Lebanese business has perfected deli staples like Reubens and other sandwiches, sides and condiments. Mike was a fantastic ambassador of his family and their passion. I thank them again for their hospitality, graciousness and time. Their passion deserves patrons and are no shortage of them as I sit and eat while I write this review. They deserve my expedited 5 star review in case someone is nearby looking for great food and service. Honor this family and establishment with your business and you'll leave wanting to give them your own reward and accolades. read more

I've never left a Yelp review before but I had to give this place the recognition it deserves! The staff were so friendly and helpful and even gave me a free sampler. And of course the food was delicious. I will definitely be coming here often! read more

Wow this sandwich shop is a hidden gem. Super clean, Family ran Excellent friendly service and the sandwiches are on point to amazing. Hell they even make their own kraut which I love and believe me I usually hate sauerkraut. The friendly ladies behind the counter will take great care of you trust me and ask them for a "tour". You won't be disappointed!!!!! read more

My second experience at Express was equally as fantastic as my first. New Yorker for me and my son and Turkey for my daughter. Aside from the great food is the customer service which is top notch. I appreciate good service in any business but when your looking for good corned beef the customer service is the cherry on top. read more

I didn't think a deli could consistently get 5 stars but I was mistaken. This place deserves even more. If you let them know that it's your first time they will whip up a small tasting platter for you. From the platter I decided to get a Reuben mostly due to the delicious sauerkraut. The location also had tons of drinks and chips to choose from. The people are great, the food is great, what else can you ask for? read more

Best corn beef around! And if you like garlic I would definitely suggest getting a side of garlic mayonnaise/sauce!

Express Deli is simply the best. I have been all over the country and I've had Rubens at many cities including the famed Stage Deli deli in Manhattan and Express Deli beats them all hands down. The food is simply phenomenal. The owners Pierre and Mike and their families treat you like you are family. Express Deli is a must stop every time I am in the Cleveland area. read more

Amazing food. They have a free taste test! It's a small-ish family restaurant and they're all so nice. Would go again!

There is a reason this place has five stars. The people are super friendly and are happy to have you there. On top of that the food is great. They have a good selection of sandwiches and wraps and everything is fresh. First time there? Let them know and they will put together a small sample for you. This won't make your selection easier as everything tastes amazing. I also had their chicken dumpling soup and that was as good as the sandwich. To finish off the 5 stars the price is good. Sandwich, soup, and pop was $12. Good food and good price will have me coming back every time I pass through Cleveland. read more

Sandwiches are good, nice place to grab a quick sandwich. a change from average fast food places, everyone has always been pretty nice in there too read more

Wow. Walked in for the first time, after I tentatively asked for a tune sandwich the gentleman asked me if I had been there before, I told him no so he said he would give me a "tour". He took a slice of bread and cut it into 4 and made different miniature sandwiches. They were all good, and he described them all well. I ended up going with the chicken gyro because a patron had told me it was his favorite. They put a home made honey mustard sauce on it which is great. The staff was very helpful and genuinely friendly. Will definitely be back :) read more

Express Deli - Delis Near Me - Brook Park, Ohio

We were looking for a good sandwich spot near the Cleveland airport. This place has 5 stars for a reason. Their hospitality is second to none. Let them know you've never been there and they'll give you a sample taste of what they offer. They have one of the most flavorful Rueben sandwiches I've ever had. Don't drive by! read more

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What a great find! Great food, friendly staff and family owned! You'll always find an excuse to return!

The food is amazing and the service is exceptional! If it's your first time they do a tasting tour!

I love this place. They have some good BLT's and corned beef. Very nice owner and workers, quick too. They get you in and out.

Fist visit yesterday, very impressed with the menu and friendly service. I will definitely return, the pastrami and pepperoni wrap was world class. read more