Easy review... Food = 5 stars - best deli around…read moreService = 5 stars - everyone is so friendly Ambiance = 5 stars- old school deli We are here once a month for lunch and have never been disappointed! Thank you!

The place is a hole in the wall, authentic, old school, small deli without any frills. We loved…read morewatching the interaction with the locals - moving away from St. Louis has me missing that aspect of the community. After we ordered coffee, they looked at us and told us it would be 5-10 minutes. They had no milk and were out of creamer. Again, authentic to the community - you should order black coffee here & not past 8:30z As we sat & I realized, I leaned in and said, did you realize it's almost 11:00? Honestly, neither of us realized until after we sat down that the breakfast rush was long over and they were essentially brewing a pot just for us. They were very nice & accommodated but, boy did I feel bad once it dawned on me. Enjoyed both our bagel & knish.

A perfect sandwich. The Hot Salami. Recognized by James Beard. I did mine on garlic cheese bread…read morewith peppers. Got there early and then it got really crowded. Definitely worth stopping when in St Louis

We chose this sandwich shop because they're a well-known small business in STL, and whenever we…read morehost visitors from out of town for luncheons we always try to support local restaurants so they can get a true taste of St. Louis. Since this place is such a staple, we figured we had to give it a try. The place was absolutely packed, which clearly shows it's a local favorite. Even with how busy they were, our pickup order was ready on time -- actually before the scheduled pickup since I arrived about five minutes early. The atmosphere definitely had that classic local sandwich shack vibe and seemed like it would make a great casual lunch spot for almost any occasion. Unfortunately, the food itself just didn't live up to the reputation for us. We ordered the hot salami sandwiches, which they're known for, but they were extremely greasy and the only flavors that really stood out were mustard and grease. We expected a lot more flavor and balance considering it's their specialty item. We also placed a large luncheon order of 10 sandwiches. Everyone was satisfied overall and the food was decent enough, but nothing really stood out or made us excited to come back. We personally prefer Adriana's for both flavor and overall quality. One of the biggest disappointments was that none of the sandwiches had cheese on them, even though we paid an extra $2 per sandwich for the garlic cheese bread upgrade. That was frustrating considering the additional charge. Honestly, I'm guessing we may have just caught them on an off day because it's obvious this spot has a loyal following. We still appreciate supporting local STL businesses and can understand why so many people love it -- it just wasn't quite the experience we were expecting.

It is VERY understandable that Blues City Deli has achieved a 5 star rating on Yelp. It was great…read more I read in my preview that the line to the counter is always there...but it moves quickly...and it is and does. I had to visit Blues City as I heard they have great Po Boys...and they do. I am used to having oysters or shrimp on a Po Boy. Not here. They are basically served with many versions of meat. I had the Benton Park Po Boy and it was incredible. The sandwich has ham, roast beef, turkey, provel, and is dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, pepperoncini, sweet red pepper sauce on french bread. My wife, being vegetarian had the Panino Fresco. It included mozzarella, provolone, dressed with homemade olive salad, tomato, onion & Italian vinegar oil on an Italian roll. This was the first time in 26 years that she finished the entire sandwich. I had a bite of hers, and it is easy to see why she she finished it. So good. I even bought a memorable t-shirt as I loved Blues City Deli. The female counter person was so friendly. She even wrote down three other restaurants to try while we were visiting St Louis. Blues City Deli is a can't miss place and if we are back in St. Louis...we will be back.

Great sandwiches, quick line and service. Sandwich was big enough to save other half for later…read more Perfect place to grab a bite before the brewery tour. Indoor and outdoor seating. We ate in our car, no spots available. Benton Park is up and coming.

Good news / bad news…read more The good: Ordered a Rachael (pastrami ruben) on rye to go. It was huge and very tasty. The meat was mostly small pieces (instead of slices), which was a little disappointing, but it tasted great and would highly recommend it. The bad: The rye bread soaked up sandwich juices and was very soggy. Couldn't pick it up at all and ended up eating it with a fork. Will be back, but only to eat in.

Holy Turkey Sandwich!! The freshly shaved pastrami turkey was piled high on fresh rye bread and…read moreslathered with all of the mustard (by request). This is my go to sandwich spot going forward!! It's pricey but SO worth it!!

A cute small deli just a couple blocks from Manchester and I pass several times a week. Finally…read morestopped...I'll definitely return soon and often! First, I love that this is a locally family owned and run Busines. We tried the Zach and the Meatball sandwich. The Zach was packed with turkey, cheese and pesto. The Meatball sandwich is honestly one of the Top 10 Meatball sandwiches in STL! It truly highlights the famous Vitale Sauce/Gravy recipe! One bit and you can feel the love and the time and effort it takes to simmer all day. Definitely will return soon!!

I had passed this small deli in Glendale dozens of times while driving in to Kirkwood. I've always…read morehad a soft spot for delis, so it was just a matter of time before I stopped in. One Saturday I took my kids to Kirkwood park and decided to stop in at Vitale's on the way home. I'm so glad that I did! The shop isn't anything fancy, there is a counter inside and then a handful of tables outside. It is primarily a to go joint which is pretty standard for delis. It gives off the vibe that you should just stroll up from the neighborhood and grab something to eat, chat for a while with other locals, and then head home. It has a nice, no frills vibe that I really enjoyed. The sandwiches are pretty typical for an Italian Deli with most of them featuring variations of lunchmeat. I'm always a sucker for meatball sandwiches though so that is what I got with a side of chips. It was outstanding. The meatballs were GIANT and they were the right texture. It was large enough that I had to split it across two meals. The owner was really nice when I was inside and talked to both of my kids. My kids were so well behaved they convinced me to buy them a cannoli on the way out the door. Over this shop fills its niche well, the shop was clean, the staff was friendly, and the food was good. I'll be stopping back in again in the near future.

Excellent! You know…read morea place is good when it's busy and this cozy restaurant in St. Louis's historic Hill district was packed the whole time we were there. Amazing soups and sandwiches, this was a perfect representation of this neighborhood. Highly recommended.

WOW! How have I missed this place? Classic Italian sandwich shop with the red and white…read moretablecloths, seating inside and out. Order at the counter from friendly staff, get food within a few minutes and find a table. Tried the Ben's Special with ham, turkey salami lettuce, tomato and Adriana special sauce. Bread is fresh-all of it is fresh and excellent!. Adriana salad on the side was awesome. This is a special place on the Hill- definitely recommend!

Finding a good spot for sandwiches is hard especially since my husband is a former "sandwich…read moreartist" from his college days, lol. But after an intense Costco trip, we were wanting a hearty sandwich. They are located in a strip mall, where they are many other busy businesses so parking can be a little tough. But going in, they were packed! Tip to tail, it was just people trying to get their food. And, that was us waiting a while to come in to pick up our goods. So, absolutely order ahead because it will make it somewhat easier. We ordered: The JD Cold Shoulder - cold cuts on a garlic roll with chipotle ranch. My husband loved his, and glad he ordered it with the garlic roll. Joe's Spicy Italian - this was spicy and sweet, and it really hits when you love a good spicy italian sandwich. You can choose your bread, and I opted for mine to be on a French roll. Great sandwiches, long wait, but just really good and worth the wait!

A local sandwich shop that surely won't disappoint! There's a nice dining area in the restaurant,…read moreor you can take it to go. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. I ordered the Let's Go Blues BBQ Beef. It was a pretty tasty sandwich. The crunch of the peppers helped add some needed crunch to the otherwise softer sandwich. The BBQ flavor wasn't too prominent, and it wasn't too spicy. It was a great sandwich that came with a side of au jus, but it just wasn't my favorite.

I bought an Italian sandwich aat Zanti's Italian Deli for a friend of mine who is in the hospital,…read moreand is EXTREMELY picky about his "sammitches." He LOVED his Italian sandwich. He hadn't had much of an appetite, but he snarfed this sandwich right down, and declared it great. The service was prompt, and the staff was really, really nice. If I didn't live 120 miles away I would be there right now.

I know there has been different owners at Zanti's. The current one - Dessert are great, but the…read morefood/sandwiches not good. We tried a special that had toasted ravioli on it. Gross! Also ordered 2 other sandwiches- not good. However the desserts phenomenal. I would go back for desserts but regular food, not again. There are a few tables inside you can eat at but looks like most people get it to go.

Excellent service, the lunch rush is real!…read more Sandwiches are top tier, and their soup hits every time as well. My go to is the Philly but I recommend the Italian too.

I like going to Pickles whenever I'm in St. Louis for work…read more Super friendly staff. Today they were playing the disco music at 7am, so everyone was movin! Breakfast sandwiches are excellent! You can purchase a standard one or one made to order. Eggs are cooked through but not dry, and the bacon isn't greasy. Bread is fresh.

Had a friend being some sandwiches and sausages from Eovaldi's to our town a couple hundred miles…read moreaway. My gosh, is the items from Eovaldi's just fantastic. I mean flat out fantastic stuff. Sicilian Bomber continues to be my go-to sandwich every visit. Foe the first time, I actually had the gravy put on the sandwich as it's suppose to be. What flavor the sandwich has with that gravy shmear they put on it. The place looks unassuming....but make mistake about it....Eovaldi's is the deli sandwich place of choice.

Stopped by on a Saturday with 15 minutes to spare. We usually plan a little better, but when you…read moreneed Salsiccia, you just need it! Eovaldi's is our place to go, they have fresh and frozen Salsiccia, as well as other offerings. If you need lunch, sandwiches are great! Service is always with a smile and everyone is always friendly, service with a smile.