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    Express Deli

    4.9 (355 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Wraps
    Closed Closed
    Updated a few days ago

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    Good for groups

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    Chicken salad.

    This was a phenomenal first time experience. I read about it online and wanted to give it a try.. better than the reviews said. The owner and his wife were delightful. Absolutely delightful. Went at 1:00 PM Friday afternoon no long wait (not sure how). The owners wife made us a sampler tray with a turkey sandwich, Ruben, and pastrami on it. Insisted we had all the signature tastes. I got the chicken salad on white and girlfriend got the Italian on the hoagie. The chicken salad was great it really was.. but the Italian BLEW me away. I don't know if it was the best sandwich I've ever had, but I honestly cant remember if I've had one that could beat it. Price was very good too. 20$ for two big sandwiches and a little tip? Awesome. Can't say enough good things about this place.

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    Brett N.

    Why 4 stars? Because this was a solid way to start my weekend trip. --- --- --- I was flying into CLE and was on the hunt to find a good place for lunch. My search didn't take me long, as I quickly found Express Deli: 5 minutes from the airport with an absurdly good rating. I don't always love ruben's, mostly because I'm not the biggest corn beef fan, but when they are done well, I am down. And I figured a place with a 4.9 rating would probably hit the spot. I think it did! I assume the mustached man who was a mirror image of the mascot was the owner, and he couldn't have been friendlier. There were only a couple of tables in here, so we sat down to ate, while a steady crowd of pick-up orders flowed through on a Friday at lunch time. My friend absolutely *insisted* I mention that they do not have parking spot lines painted in their lot. I am not one to turn down a dare, but I also acknowledge that these are the most inconsequential words I've ever typed in over 3,500 reviews. If you were to rank my priorities when evaluating a sandwich, the parking spot lines wouldn't crack the top 500. But my job is done here.

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    Ann K.

    This is my all-time favorite Reuben sandwich! I usually split one with my husband but I'm going to stop doing that and get my own from now on. It's really got all the perfect flavors for a delightful Reuben! The hoagie bun is soft and has great flavor. The corned beef is really good quality and sliced thin. Sauerkraut is tangy but not as sour as the kind you buy at the grocery store. The 1000 island dressing is perfect. There's a couple high top tables to seat a couple parties. Parking right out front. Behind this masterpiece sandwich are two of the nicest friendliest people. Mike and his dad. You just want to support these guys! They deserve all the stars! We stop by every time we fly into CLE airport! Yum.

    Reuben on rye.
    Heather L.

    The sandwiches were delicious! The family/owners were kind and welcoming. It was my first time there and I got a small sampler of their turkey, roast beef and Reuben. I love finding these hidden gems! I will definitely be back!

    Pasta salad and turkey on white. Was ok. Lil pricey though for what ya get.
    The F.

    First timer. Was good not great but I will go back to try a few more sandwiches/combinations to see if I can get a great sandwich. Lady that made my sandwich was nice and helpful with my questions. I had turkey on white bread. I really wish I had requested rye but that's on me. Sandwich was ok. I liked the dressing it came with. Also had the pasta. Good tasing and I liked the corn and red beans with it. My only complaint is the prices. Our society is just ridiculous with these prices for what we're actually getting. A few slices of deli meat with cheese and a few condiments for $10 or more and maybe a half cup of pasta for $4. I'm just getting tired of the exorbitant prices. Would be nice if these sandwiches came with fries or a side or something. But that's me. I don't make a ton of money and like to eat out sometimes like anyone but when I sit back and do the math sometimes it's like wow was that really worth it? I don't know what it will take to get these prices down! (Shrug)

    I loved this sign on the way in. Exactly the kind of place I was looking for!
    Ann M.

    I had a craving for corned beef, so when I saw there was a nearby deli when we stopped for gas on the highway, we headed there instead of to our usual fast food. What we found was an excellent local place, with tender, delicious corn beef, the "famous" owner behind the front counter (his picture is all over their signs and merchandise), and a friendly atmosphere to stop and have a quick lunch. We loved it! I got the jumbo size corn beef sandwich, ate half there, and took the other half with me to our hotel to eat later that night. Perfect! My husband had the Ruben wrap, which was very large, but he loved it and ate the whole thing there. We also each had a bottle of grape pop from their cooler. That's always such a fun treat, like we were kids again! Next time we're traveling that way, we will definitely make it a priority to stop there!

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    This place is AMAZING!!!!! We get there as often as possible!!!!! The food will keep you thinking about it for months. It's really that good

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    Best deli in Cleveland. The pastrami is amazing. The customer service can't be beaten.

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    Place doesn't look like much but one of the BEST corned beef sandwiches. Especially the special garlic sauce!

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    Friendly smiles, engagement that you completely would not expect. Customer service beyond belief!

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    Best corned beef out there and the nicest owner! You should make a stop here of you are in the Cleveland area.

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