worth the wait! amazing - i had a single chicken ceasar cutlet and we did the 2 slices and a drink and pasta with meatballs for the kiddos. i would definitely go here again next time we are in town. i was expecting a quiet counter deli but it was slammed and now i know why! with so many dessert options it was hard to choose but our daughter had a mango ice cream with toppings and our son had the tampa mix up. seating can be crowded you may have to wait for an indoor table. if i lived nearby i would do takeout but we ended up getting a seat before our food was ready. read more

I've been a loyal customer of Frankie's Deli since they opened. I typically order the chicken salad or a sandwich, and I also place large catering orders for my customers because they genuinely enjoy the food. Unfortunately, after my most recent experience, I won't be returning. I stopped in around 3:00 p.m. and was happy to see it wasn't busy. I went to the deli counter, waited for someone to serve me, ordered my chicken salad, grabbed a soda and chips, and headed to the open register. As I walked up, the cashier called another customer over ahead of me. I waited while he spent several minutes deciding whether to pay cash or by card because of the 4% card fee. I continued standing there with my three items, to the point that I actually set them down and debated walking out. Then, instead of helping me, the cashier motioned for an entire family to come to the registereven though I had been standing there waiting before they arrived. After that, she waved over another customer, and I had to wait while a mother and her two teenagers decided which desserts they wanted. Again, I stood there patiently. When it was finally my turn, there was no greeting, no "thank you for waiting," nothing. The first thing I was asked was, "Do you have a pickup order?" I said no. She then motioned for my chicken salad container, saying she needed it. I placed it on the scale and set my other items on the counter. The cashier then asked, "Are you okay?" I simply shook my head because, honestly, I wasn't. Instead of recognizing why I was frustrated, she continued talking, making comments, and escalating the interaction rather than simply ringing me up. At that point, I asked, "Do you want to argue? Do you want me to go back and forth with you?" I then asked who the manager was. She pointed to a woman beside her, who identified herself as the owner. I asked if she could ring me up instead. Even then, the cashier continued making comments. It was only after she continued engaging me that my voice became louder in response. Rather than addressing the repeated comments from her employee or asking what had happened, the owner immediately said, "Do not raise your voice at my employee." That response was disappointing. There was no concern for the customer experience, no apology for repeatedly being skipped in line, and no attempt to resolve the situation. There was also no acknowledgment that the interaction had been escalated by the cashier's continued remarks before I ever raised my voice. The irony is that I have spent a significant amount of money catering from Frankie's Deli over the years because my customers love the food. Good food will bring people in once. Great customer service keeps them coming back. Sadly, this experience ended that relationship for me. There are plenty of places with great food, but respect and customer service matter just as much. One final thought: this is Florida not NY. Hospitality goes a long way. The aggressive, dismissive attitude I experienced isn't what I expect when supporting a local business. I won't be back. read more

Frankie's Italian Deli is a solid spot for comfort food. I tried the vodka and Alfredo cutlet tacos, and both were very good. The cutlets were crispy, the sauces were rich and flavorful, and everything tasted fresh. The portions were pretty normal, but still satisfying. The main thing to know is that you may have to wait a bit, especially when they're busy. That said, the food was worth it. Overall, good food, fresh flavors, and a place I'd come back to try more from. read more

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The first time I came here I just found it on the final gluten-free app and salt and it had gluten-free bread option for sandwiches. After talking to the staff, they told me that one of the owners has celiac disease and so they actually have a very strict protocol in the back, clean surfaces, dedicated space changing gloves, doing everything they can to prevent cross-contamination. I did end up getting a hoagie sandwich and it was really good. I'd say the only downfall is that all the good options. Do you contain wheat starch. Weed starch does bother me sometimes, but it didn't seem to bother me too much when I ate the sandwich. I've eaten here a couple of times now the last time I was talking to a different staff member and she said that there were other gluten-free options and that most of the things on the menu they could do gluten-free, but they even had gluten-free pizza crust and gluten-free cannolis. So my mom and I did end up trying to cannolis, they were very, very sweet, but it was really cool to have a gluten-free option for that. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Gluten-free cannolis - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

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My coworker sent me a TikTok on this place and wanted to know my review. I had never been before so here is my review. I came here on a Tuesday at 1:36pm. It was freaking packed. Like a line all the way to the door where you walk in at. On the left there are a ton of pastries. i'd love to come back and try pastries, but on this day, I didn't try any. Up first, I had the $11.99 homemade meatballs. Absolutely on point, and perfect meatballs. I really enjoyed them. For my main entree though, I got a Rebuen sandwich, or otherwise known as a Five Points Gang for $21.99. Oooooof, I really wanted to like the Reuben. I've never said this before about a Reuben sandwich, but frankly it had too much meat. It was weird because it was swallowing a handful of pastrami and nothing else. You couldn't taste any of the dressing, sauerkraut, or the bread because your mouth is full of just pastrami. I love Reuben sandwiches, and this one just isn't it. I hope to come back and give a review of a different sandwich and pastries. I feel like there's potential here, and maybe I just had a wrong item. Whereas the meatball was legit delicious. read more

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The Food. The Desserts. Everything is great. We had sandwiches and they were amazing. We were in the restaurant at 2:30 pm on a Saturday and the line was out the door. Either it's small or the food is just that good. The Food is just that Good. Great environment and customer service. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

I came here for the viral chicken cutlet tacos while in town for work! Honestly, I was a tad disappointed in them. We got two of the Caesar salad tacos along with one Alfredo and one vodka. The vodka sauce one tasted like a very average spaghetti and marinara. The Alfredo chicken cutlet taco was the best tasting one out of all of them, but I don't think it's worth the $14.99 for the two. Service wasn't that great. The staff seemed like they didn't eat to be there, but I was taking a to-go order so that didn't really affect me. They don't have cups of water... you have to buy a bottle. The ambiance gave very much Italian deli. A few tables but not like a large Italian restaurant or anything like that. BUTTTT I will say they have like 4 pages of sandwiches on their menu and I would absolutely come back to try any of their sandwiches. read more

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This was our first time after awhile of watching their Instagram. Order at the counter and wait for the order to be ready. Then you can eat it inside, outside or takeout. Service was great and there is a staff member always cleaning which is nice. Each food item is fairly dense, but they use real and flavorful ingredients. I got the pesto chicken wrap and their olive oil, pesto, fresh mozzarella are obviously fresh. The chicken cutlet tacos have great flavor, but will definitely only need one next time. Our least favorite was the pizza. We got a slice of the grandma pizza heated up because it looked so good in the window, but it was overheated and seemed to have been sitting for a bit. This is probably our error for not realizing it wasn't a fresh pie and that it may have been better not heated at all. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Grandma pizza - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

this place was PACKED but the service was fast. inside was chill had italian theme super cute , i took a picture of the mini mural at the front entrance i thought it was pretty cool. They had a bakery here too and the options are endless, i couldn't decide what to get but I got the cannoli and LOVED IT 10/10. I also had the chicken taco with alfredo & vodka pasta. Personally i preferred the vodka pasta over the alfredo from this spot, it has good flavor . read more

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We always make it a point to stop by Frankie's Italian Deli when we're in Tampa. Great desserts, sandwiches and pizza. Last night, we tried some Sicilian and white chicken pizza. It all hit. I've never had anything bad here. Later, my in-laws had some desserts at their home. Their cannoli and Napoleon cake is stellar. The staff is great. We went towards close, there was still a crowd waiting for their orders and everyone was still pleasant and proud of what they were producing for the customers. Inside is clean, everything on display and Frankie's consistently executes on everything they do. If you're in the Tampa/Brandon area, you need to try this place. You'll be glad you did. read more

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This is a little drive for us but we were in the area and knew we had to stop. We came for their cutlet tacos. It's a chicken cutlet shaped into a taco shell and either stuffed with Alfredo or vodka sauce spaghetti or Cesar salad. I got the pasta ones and wow!! Their Alfredo was so delicious and had a lot of garlic. They also came with a garlic knot . The portions were big and staff was king. They also have a dessert case, Italian deli counter and a pizza case. The menu had a lot of items and they also sell fun and unique sodas. This is a great spot with lots of options. Do yourself a favor and get the cutlet tacos. Only knocking down 1 star because you cannot mix and match between the Cesar salad cutlet and pasta one. You get 2 per order but can only do all salad or all pasta. Thankfully a friend ordered the Cesar and I was able to try that one. Perfect combo right there read more

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I've been going to Frankie's Italian Deli for a couple of years now and it never disappoints. The food is absolutely worth the drive from Wesley Chapel. There are days during the week when I'll even have a team member drive 40 minutes just to pick up breakfast -- that's how good it is. The pastries, coffee, heroes, and breakfast sandwiches are always my go-to, and everything is consistently fresh and satisfying. It's the kind of place you look forward to going to and keep coming back to. Highly recommend Frankie's to anyone looking for great food that's well worth the trip. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - 3 foot chicken cutlet hero - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

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I've stopped by twice since last time and tried the dessert options. Got a box of mini cannolis and a box of rainbow cookies for a party I was going at. Highly recommend these: the cannolis were absolutely delicious. The second time I came for the cookies counter, got the horseshoe almond cookie, the biscotti, and the Christmas tree cookie. The christmas tree ones were nice, but both the almond cookie and the biscotti were too dry and crumbly for my taste. Still looking forward to coming back again and try the chicken cutlet tacos! read more

Decent experience at Frankie's. Had the chopped cheese and the buffalo chicken meatball sandwich with ranch. The bread I believe was a Ciabatta which I was not the right type I feel like it should have been a roll instead. The Ciabatta was so spongy and it was harder to eat. The buffalo sauce in the other sandwich was all absorbed in the bread so it was dry. Didn't see any ranch on it either. They do have lots of options, deli sides, pizza, sandwiches and desserts. They have those viral chicken cutlet tacos where the shell is chicken and the filling is pasta! You order at the counter and sit to eat or take it to go. There have a small seating area. I would come back and maybe try the pizza or something else, but I was not impressed with the sandwiches. read more

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This place stays BUSY so it's highly recommended that you order online 20-30 minutes before you arrive if you want to eat quickly. The location is small but they do a lot including prepared foods, desserts and of course the hot/fresh food. We tried the viral Chicken Cutlet Caesar Salad tacos and the Supremo Wrap. Tacos - 8/10! Very tasty, just needed some extra dressing to be able to dip the tacos in. Supremo - 7/10. It was like a poutine wrap, lots of flavor and tasty but a little much for me, personally. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Chicken Cutlet Caesar Salad Tacos - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

Amazing service and food. The staff is friendly and efficient. It's our go to when we are in the area. Yummy read more

I love a good Italian deli and this one did not disappoint! Upon arrival, we got in the long line to order and waited at least an hour before ordering. The place is small and packed in, but it kind of adds to the New York feel of things. They have all kinds of desserts along the area where you wait in line, and everything looked amazing! Once we ordered, the sandwiches came out pretty quickly, so the main waiting was just to order. The sandwiches were huge and loaded with fillings, so a great deal for the price! The Italian cookies were tasty, and the cannoli was good as well though the filling was a bit too runny, not thick like a typical cannoli. Overall a great experience but be prepared to wait, and I hope next time the cannolis have a thicker filling. read more

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Love it here!! I, just like many others, discovered Frankie's from their viral TikToks. When I arrived, the line was out the DOOR. I was so happy to have placed my order online. The venue itself is what you'd expect from a deli/restaurant. It wasn't too crowded, and the ambiance itself gave off a warm, familial vibe. There was the actual bakery counter with an array of yummy-looking pastries, and you order your food at the end of the counter. The service was nice as well. I decided to go with the Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap and it was delicious! It wasn't overstuffed, and it wasn't super bare. The chicken had the perfect balance of flavor and spice. The Caesar dressing wasn't overpowering either. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and I definitely plan to go back. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

1st timer. Warned about the long lines to the door. Guess good for business but may be helpful to use a system like Chick Fil A having a person with a handheld taking orders in line. Still wouldn't eliminate the wait for food-45 mins for me. Also as a first-timer would be helpful to have signs up that if you want something from the deli; you should have it before you order at the register. While I was waiting for my food I went over to the separate deli and was told I had to get back in the line that was back out the door to pay for it. I contemplated ordering it online & picking up while there, but I couldn't find that item on their menu. I was excited for my options, but a little underwhelmed. I ordered 2 slices of pizza & a drink for there and take home items for meals later...a caprese type sandwich with mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic & something else. It was mostly all ciabatta bread. I ended up throwing the second half of all bread away and only ate the mozzarella. The calzone was good but small for the price. I will say the ambiance is fantastic. Does remind me of New York. Plenty of options which makes me think I probably would try it again except I live all the way up in New Port Richey. read more

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I ordered the Figgy Piggy Sandwich to go. Great taste, the fig jam is savory and adds tang in combination with the balsamic glaze. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

Great sandwiches here! We got takeout on a Friday night, ordered online, and picked our food up 30 minutes later. When I walked in to pick up around 8pm, the line to order was nearly out the door! We got the chicken alfredo crunch wrap. The Alfredo sauce was delicious, the chicken cutlets fried perfectly. This was a really "heavy" sandwich. Half was more than enough. We also ordered the mortadella chicken cutlet tacos. The pistachio pesto did a good job of kind of cutting through all the fried flavors, and the burratta was also very good. Overall, I'd go back to try something else, but would absolutely order a salad and one sandwich to split instead of two. read more

Absolutely not. The novelty is all they've got going for themselves. Food is mid, at best. The person who I believe to be the owners daughter, as well as another employee, are just rude. Take that NY attitude back to NY. read more

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Truly an Italian deli ! Visiting Riverview in Tampa we wanted to try Bfast at Frankie's what amazing Customer service nothing like my hometown of Miami instead Friendly, talkative and the food fresh and delicious! read more

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Ok I drove 6+ hours to get a taste of NYC. Place was packed but it was a perfect example of control of a Rush!! Excellent job to the staff. Everything was super delicious, we even had a super picky eater in our group and she loved it and will be back. ( they actually live close) one more thing if they make the brownies . It's is busy during the evening rush I'm sure every day I'm sure but it's worth it, read more

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Service: extremely rude Price: ridiculously overpriced Food: The chicken cutlet in the sandwich is so dry that my son refuses to eat it so I chopped it up into pieces and gave it to my dog and he won't even eat it. Also very very oily. I got eggplant and its not even cooked. Bread is chewy and stale like it's been sitting for days. My dog will eat poop, but he won't eat their chicken cutlet. Conclusion; I wouldn't eat there, even if it was for free. Threw it all away and went to Firehouse subs instead. read more

I picked up a to go order here and the pizza slice is massive! The place was packed right before close so i assume it's the spot to be with how many people were getting food. The space is smaller but it looks like it has a lot of options from pizza to sandwiches, bakery items, gelato! I will be back to try the viral chicken cutlet tacos read more

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I'd heard great things about Frankie's, so I was excited to finally try it. They offer a wide variety, everything from sweets like brownies, ice cream, and pastries, to classic Italian dishes, pizza, pasta, and New York-style deli sandwiches. I've been to NYC many times, and while I'm not a local, I'd say their deli sandwiches come pretty close to the ones I've had there. I ordered the Chicken Cutlet "Staten Island," which was pretty good, and the Dubai Chocolate Brownie, which was delicious but so rich I was glad to share it with my fiancée. Overall, the food was tasty, though I felt it was a bit overpriced, especially compared to a Publix sub that's about half the price and lets you customize toppings. The service was fine--nothing special, but no complaints either. I'll definitely come back, but probably not for a sandwich again. Next time, I'd like to try their bagels. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Staten Island - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

Cute Italian/Sicilian deli! When we walked in around 1, there was quite a line, but that gave us time to choose what we were going to order. Of course, we tried the chicken cutlet tacos (vodka sauce & alfredo). They were soooo good, but alfredo was the favorite & seemed to have more flavor. The chicken was crispy & not greasy at all. We also ordered 2 sandwiches ;I believe they were chopped Italian). Loved the sandwiches too! Great lunch spot read more

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If you're looking for a great deli and pastry shop, this is the perfect place to be. It can be chaotic. The lines to order may be long, but it definitely is worth it. The sandwiches are very warm and gooey. The chicken cutlet tacos which are probably the most viral item on the menu are thin and crispy. I did like the Alfredo pasta more because there was more flavor in the pasta. I would like to get the Caesar salad cutlet the next time that I go. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Staff is usually super busy but really nice regardless! Whenever I miss NJ and want a pork roll sandwich this is the first place I head to! I also enjoyed their Cesar salad chicken cutlet tacos but definitely recommend eating them on the spot. If you're looking for an Italian sandwich the figgy piggy is a must! read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Dirty jerz - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

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I haven't been here since my first Yelp event about 2-3 years ago. We decided to order a pizza to go. The place was busy! A great sign. So many goodies. Pastries, ice cream, fudge, sandwiches, pasta, deli fare. I ordered a lg Blanco pizza and walked around looking at all the yummy goodies while waiting. Saw/smelled some dishes I'm going to try next time. Place just stayed very busy the entire 20 minute wait. Pizza was huge! Car smelled awesome while driving home. Sadly I forgot to take a pic of the pie because we were starved and immediately started eating. It was delicious. Great thin crust. Nice quality mozzarella, not greasy at all. Quite good. We were all stuffed and happy in our pizza coma. read more

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Really good experience today! They were so FAST! The tuna sandwich was HUGE (on a roll) and very fresh. The guy up front was also very friendly and helpful. This place is small but they have a lot of food options (a bit overwhelming and I do wish they had menus posted on the wall somewhere). However, good deli and good service! read more

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My God! I had the best sub in my life from Frankie's. From the minute I walked in, I was amazed. Friday night was busy, but the line moved fast. They had great customer service and even offered suggestions. I ordered the pizza special and chicken cutlet taco. I went with a large group so I was able to get a taste of everything. I went back the next day for the sub. It was basically a charcuterie board in a sub. Everything was a 10/10. Frankie's will be on my list every time I visit Tampa. read more

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I came to Frankie's because of their viral chicken cutlet tacos. Service was ok, but it was very busy so that not their fault. I got the chicken Cesar chicken cuter taco which was ok. The cutlet was bland to me and the Cesar salad wasn't ground breaking. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Chicken Cesar Salad cutlet taco - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

I went to Frankie's for the first time this past Monday with a colleague for a work lunch. It was packed! It is in a strip mall with easy parking but the restaurant itself is fairly small because they do have a lot going on in there. They have the sandwiches but also the ice cream and other deli display cases. There are not many tables available. We stood in line to order and peruse the menu which is extensive. They had some great options. I ordered the God Father and they ordered the closest thing to a Chicken Parm but isn't called that. The food was good and a decent portion size. I felt the prices were "ok" if you get a lunch deal otherwise, they are kind of high. However, here is why I am giving them 3 stars.... I don't love the name of a sandwich being "Wife Beater" and I don't love some small stingy things I noticed. For example, the ice cream case had about 10 stickers/labels running across it saying "no samples" and when you order a soda, you just get the one. They don't have an easily accessible soda machine so you'd have to go back up to the counter and wait for someone to refill and I don't know if refills are free or not... I also felt like we were packed in like sardines and the food took awhile to come out. read more

Despite its unassuming exterior, this restaurant is the real deal. I had the Little Italy with hot peppers, they knocked it out of the park, the half was more than enough for one person. The sandwich was on point and definatly worthy of its New York roots. The meats were thinly sliced, high quality and flavorful, peppers were spicy but not burn your face off, bread had the right amount of crunch. I came back a few days later with my wife for the cannoli's, they too met expectations. I regularly travel from the Northeast to the Tampa/St. Pete area, I am looking forward to trying the rest of their sandwiches. And this truly is a deli, with the deli counter and all. Service was friendly and prompt, for anyone down south looking for their sandwich fix, this is probably about as close as you are going to get outside of New York. read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - little Italy - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

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Frankie's Italian Deli was rocking on a Monday evening, which says a lot! Definitely plan ahead and order in advance--I waited about 20 minutes for my order, but it was well worth the wait. I asked the cashier to surprise me with one hot and one cold item they're known for, and she absolutely nailed it. For the hot item, she recommended the chicken cutlet tacos stuffed with pasta, and wow--fantastic choice. I went with the pasta-filled although the Caesar salad stuffed cutlet looked amazing as well. For the cold item, she ordered me the Fat Boy Italian sandwich, and it lived up to its name--loaded with meat and full of flavor. Everything was fresh, hearty, and exactly what you want from a great Italian deli. I'll definitely be back to try more menu items--and next time, I'll be sure to order ahead! read more

Frankie’s Italian Deli - Chicken Cutlet Taco stuffed with Vodka sauce pasta and Alfredo pasta. - Delis Near Me - Riverview Fl, Florida

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I ordered Caesar salad chicken cutlet taco. I was amazed on how large the two Caesar salad chicken cutlet tacos were . The Caesar dressing is on point adding just the right taste & tang to an already flavorful chicken cutlet and it is easy to handle and eat without spilling out. The menu changes so they have handy menus on the counters. I wished they would have a menu board or signage with today's special. There is one cash register and place to order for ice cream, sandwiches and or deli. A little difficult for new customers to find and navigate and order. read more

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We came here for a family outing to enjoy some desserts, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The ice cream was below average, and the tiramisu, which is one of my favorite desserts, was not enjoyable at all. Given the prices, we expected much better quality. With such a large variety of ice cream flavors, it was disappointing that samples were not offered. At most ice cream shops, customers are given the opportunity to try a flavor before purchasing, which helps ensure they enjoy what they're ordering, especially when paying premium prices. Even offering a small taste for young children who may be unsure of their choice would be a simple gesture that helps create a more positive customer experience. What stood out most, however, was the customer service. When my son's dessert accidentally fell on the floor, the staff reacted with visible frustration and openly discussed the situation in a rude manner right in front of him while he was already upset and embarrassed. Their disappointment in having to clean it up made my husband feel responsible for handling the mess himself. Rather than staff assisting with proper cleanup, he ended up using napkins to wipe down both the table and floor. I also purchased a replacement dessert, yet throughout the interaction we felt like an inconvenience rather than valued customers. Sadly, this experience was enough to keep us from returning to try their lunch or dinner offerings. Based on our visit, it did not seem like much care was given to the customer experience or the guests. read more

This is a authentic Italian Deli with a wide variety of options like ice cream, baked goods, deli, pizza and other home-made goods. I have been twice and both times the food was really tasty. From everything I have tried I think the figgy piggy sandwich was my favorite. I also tried the Dubai chocolate brownie (tasty but rich) and the Limoncello cake (light and lemony). The decor with the Italian pop-art is unique too. read more

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