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    Garden Variety Deli

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Turkey and soup
    Jo Nell R.

    In the area and decided to pop in and get something to go, they close at 2:00 so keep that in mind when visit. I was torn between getting the turkey sandwich again or trying something new. I decided to go with the turkey again and its kind of new because the slaw is seasonal and changes :) I was disappointed the seasonal grain had changed because the one I tried the last time was so, so good! I went for a small soup, it was good - I can't for the life of me remember what kind it was! Staff is friendly, space is small and bright. Order anything, you won't be disappointed!

    John S.

    This place ROCKED! The wifey & I decided to take a drive from West County and give this little a gem a try for lunch...glad we did! Cool, laid back, simple vibe...order at the counter & find yourself a seat in the clean & bright, yet small, deli. Had the Apple focaccia sandwich, added some bacon and it was out of this world phenomenal!! Wifey had one of the salad's. Perfectly sized, fresh and she loved it. We decided why not finish it off with a freshly baked cookie. PERFECTO!!! Talking with staff, the place opened in June and they already made the STL Bucket List on Instagram...so they are getting noticed and deservedly so!!! Can't wait to visit again with the rest of the fam and hope all of you Yelper's give it a visit too...guarantee you will not be disappointed!

    BLT
    Rachel H.

    Such a cute new addition to the Tower Grove neighborhood with wholesome, healthy food at a decent price. Ordering was a breeze and my BLT was done and on a plate in front of me in 3 minutes! The focaccia bread was excellent, the true highlight of the moment. I would not order the BLT again because the bacon is made extremely (in my opinion overly so) crispy. Next time I will opt for the garden salad as I assume the same excellent heirloom tomatoes are found on that sandwich. While I believe the sandwiches are fairly priced, I would like to have the option of a small side salad that came with it. Happy to pay a dollar or two more for it to feel like a complete meal. Seating inside is extremely limited and I wish they had a mixture of smaller and larger tables; the small tables don't hold three plates with water cups comfortably.

    Sara G.

    Garden Variety Deli is trying to win the sandwich game! I walked into this adorable little deli thinking I'd just grab a quick lunch. Instead, I got a full-blown produce movie and it came out so fast so service is quick! The Caesar salad was so fresh with Kale, kohlrabi, greens, and parmesan crouton. And the veggie sandwich was stuffed full of a farmers market with tons of veggies, fennel goat cheese and greens. These greenies tried to escape out the sides but I organized between each bite so we got it all down. Let's talk about the focaccia. That bread alone would have satisfied me. Fluffy, salty, herby and a little crunchy. Very impressed.

    Roast beef
    Beth K.

    This place was awesome . It is very casual where you grab a sandwich to go or eat inside, however seating inside is limited. They do have a few outside tables. They got the sandwiches out quick and they tasted so fresh! Wish we saw the special option, so make sure to look out for that! The cookies were to die for !! The focaccia bread was very fresh

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    Austin S.

    A new deli in town... it is as beautiful as it is tasty. Garden variety prides itself on being a chef driven deli with farm fresh ingredients(i believe they grow many of their ingredients). Oh, and all on some bubbly focaccia. I had the turkey. Absolutely insane. I love when simple foods can be so tasty. Creamy slaw, a slice of funky havarti, and of course, a smooth smear of some insane ranch. The ranch had this beautiful tang to it that was proceeded by a nice little kick(but not spicy, just kinda smoky). Oh, and the sando is loaded with turkey. The focaccia is superb. A nice sprinkle of salt and pepper add some flavor but do not pull from the bread's integrity. The chocolate chip cookie? It is a top 3 of all time for me. Huge, sea salt sprinkle, the edges are just crispy enough but the center is gooey enough to keep it flimsy. On top of that? It's run by some amazing people. Just a small crew of awesome folks behind the counter full of laughs, smiles, and amazing vibes. Can't wait to a regular here!

    BLT & mixed pickles
    Tina W.

    Delicious food all around! I ordered the BLT, which came on the fluffiest focaccia bread--so good. The soup was also very flavorful, and I loved the added crunch from the croutons. The service was friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. The space itself is super cute, though it's on the smaller side with only a few tables and some window seating. We went on a Saturday around lunchtime and didn't have any trouble getting a table. Overall, such a great spot!

    Menu Opening Weekend
    Mary A.

    Garden Variety Deli just opened in the Tower Grove South neighborhood serving sandwiches on fresh baked focaccia. The space is small and intimate, but bright and cheerful. There is limited seating including 2 4-top tables and a 4 seater bar against the front window. They opening week menu includes sandwiches, salads, and a limited number of baked goods including giant chocolate chip cookies. Fresh produce & herbs are harvested from chef's garden. Sandwiches include: Turkey with havarti, slaw, dill ranch & greens Veggie with seasonal veggies, fennel goat cheese & greens BLT Tomato with a super thick fresh tomato, herbs and aioli Roast Beef with romesco, pickled radish, aioli & greens They have 2 salads on the menu: Caesar with kale, kohlrabi, greens & parmesan croutons Seasonal with greens, herbs, veggies, citrus vinaigrette & breadcrumbs Grain with freekeh, seasonal veggies, currants, capers & fet5a Bonus: Add shaved turkey to any salad for $4. I added the turkey to my Caesar and it was well worth the additional $4 for the giant portion. You can add a side salad for $5, a side of kimchi/mixed pickles for $3, or add bacon for $5. We loved our first visit during their opening weekend!

    Snuck a bite of the to go focaccia bread
    Alisha V.

    Garden Variety probably has the most fresh food I have ever eaten. Just about all of the vegetables come from the owners garden and they will have seasonal menus depending on what's in season that time of year. The sandwiches offer big portions and they just started selling to-go focaccia bread, which I'm so excited to have to eat at home throughout the week. So far, I've had the turkey sandwich, the roast beef sandwich, the grain salad, the seasonal salad and the Caesar salad and I loved everything. The prices might be a little higher than you're used to for sandwiches and salads, but you won't behind more fresh or high-quality ingredients elsewhere. The owner and staff are very friendly and just seem like good humans! It only opened a couple months ago and I have already grabbed to-go lunch there four times if that tells you how good it is!

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    Justin G.

    Small, neighborhood, farm-to-table spot. Very fresh ingredients as expected, however, not the most memorable flavors. Focaccia is airy with a good chew and a slight tang. Cookie definitely benefits from being heated up. It was giving local grocery store bakery in the best way possible.

    Turkey sandwich

    Wow! Best focaccia sandwich I've had. Very friendly staff and a cute quaint seating area. Highly recommend for when you're craving a perfect sandwich

    Roast beef sandwich
    Hanna K.

    Absolutely love this spot! A charming and modern little sandwich shop in Tower Grove with fresh stuff. The roast beef sandwich was phenomenal perfectly prepared and full of flavor...and the cookie might be one of the best I've ever had. Service was super friendly and impressively quick! I'll be back often haha

    Turkey sandwich with bacon!

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    Everything here is incredible, very nice ambiance and quick service. Menu changes based on whats in season

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    Sweet and authentic l vibes. The sandwiches are fire! The bread is unlike anything I've had before!

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    Delicious fresh food. Local farm to table. So much flavor in the Panzanella Salad. Fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs. Just perfect!

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