I paid $33.72 for 3 sandwiches, none were heros. The quality is very basic, I remember this place use to have a better vibe. I barely got the attention of the ladies working there, like eye contact when taking an order so I know you are listening and take notes would be nice. I think this is the last time I'm coming here, no pickle with my sandwiches and no macaroni salad offered. Fast food may just be the way to go. They also forgot my extra cheese read more

No prices posted anywhere in the entire establishment. I ordered the "Coogie" on a hero. Roast beef, melted mozzarella cheese and brown gravy on garlic bread. Menu online says $11.95, yet woman working there charged me $21.00 for that hero sandwich and a 20 ounce soda. Shame on me for not asking the price before ordering, but an even bigger shame on them for having the audacity to charge what they did. They've lost a customer for life. I will never step foot in there again. If anyone reading this post does go there, you've been forewarned. Bring your paycheck. read more

So helpful. Such delicious food. So many kinds of food. A blessing to the community. The prices are competitive .

While waiting next door for my daughter to get her hair done, I stepped outside and noticed this small deli I hadn't seen before. I decided to order an egg sandwich -- 3 eggs, bacon, cheese, salt, pepper, and ketchup. The staff was super friendly, the service was fast, and the food was absolutely perfect. A great hidden gem! read more

Food is always very good tasting, limited selection available upon walk in depending on what or who's cooking I guess. Prices vary and can get crazy at times, as I ordered two egg sandwiches and a half of Stromboli this weekend and I paid $42 . Now it was some good Stromboli and very tasty egg sandwiches but yikes!!! Located in a small parking lot in a crowded shopping mall and the place could use some soap and water. Maybe some organization also as one person took the order another rang it up and did not even know what I ordered so I'm assuming I was overcharged in error maybe I paid for the guy next to me also ‍ read more

I never have written a review, however I feel that Giacalone's Deli is superior to any I have been to. Family business that values their customers, have terrific food & If you ask for something & they don't have out they will make for you.Simply amazing. The atmosphere is relaxed & friendly always welcoming. read more

So. Much. Yes. Walking into any mastic deli can be quite... questionable. In fact, we walked into two before stopping here before the beach and immediately had to walk out. While Giacolones was a bit dated and had a couple prehistoric flies buzzing about, we were quickly greeted upon walking in. The women told us about a few things and the meatballs that were just freshly made. After pondering for a while I just wanted pastrami, and spicy... so I asked her to make me pastrami on a hero with Swiss, Russian, coleslaw, and cherry peppers; my friend got a basic salad with chicken over the top. Add a big water and an big iced tea, it came to about $27-$28 Before I talk about the food, I was a little upset I spent this much on a sandwich and side salad, that's sorta absurd to be honest. Then again, the drinks and tax add up quick, three bux less and I wouldn't even think to mention the price. Moving on, the salad was super fresh, lettuce and cucumbers were crisp, grilled chicken was somehow divinely tender, red onion was fresh, and they gave a nice huge side of blue cheese which was needed for dressing junkies like us. The hero... whoa, I kno it's just a hero and sliced pastrami, but somehow this pastrami was just out of this world tasty, I'm sure it's just your normal awesome board head sliced and tacked onto a sandwich but this sandwich wasn't normal or ordinary in flavor, it was extraordinary. It was perfect and it was sad when I finished gobbling it all up. I immediately knew I'd be making this deli a stop on the way to the beach in a pinch. They are friendly and make a lot of things fresh in-house. They charge two bux too much for everything but it's definitely easy to look past when served with a smile and tastes great. read more

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I ordered 8 hero's from them for company I was hosting on the weekend. I was overcharged like CRAZY and they forgot one of my sandwiches . when I called to let them know they forgot one, they said, that's what was on the ticket. no offer to make the sandwich, no resolution. the sandwiches we did get were lacking in taste and freshness. totally not worth the $17 I paid for EACH sandwich. read more

Wish I could comment on the food but as I walked through the unlocked door at 4:40pm I saw a man sitting at one of the tables then a grey-haired woman (I'm grey myself so that's not a dig) stuck her head out of the back and said they were closed. It was Thursday and I'd checked online before heading that way from visiting a relative nearby. Their hours were posted as 8am to 7pm so that uh...sucked. A shame too because after learning of the place from my cousin I was prepared to spend a decent amount of cash to bring some things back to the City and my wife for a Friday night get together with two other couples. Maybe it's the building - the Lemon Tree hair salon adjacent to it completely screwed up my scheduled appointment there a few months back. I'm starting to see why the lousy reputation the Shirley/Mastic/Mastic Beach area has exists. read more

Top-notch deli experience: mouthwatering sandwiches, friendly staff, and an inviting atmosphere. Delightful flavors in every bite!

A family owned and operated business. "Giacalone's Deli" is a butcher and deli nestled in the heart of Shirley for a long time. Surprisingly I never noticed this place. I was actually driving by today and saw it off to the side. I was doing a lot of running around, so I decided to get some breakfast. Inside, you can feel the love they give there family made meats. I liked that butcher feel and Italian vibe inside. They all talked as they worked and seemed very comfortable with each other. I walked up to the counter and asked for a wrap. I decided last second to change it to an Omelette and forget to ask for a side of sausage. No problem, right? I will just ask for one. I couldn't. They talked so much they didn't hear me asking. Finally it was to late, my omelette was ready. I asked if they take debit and the gentleman told me yes. That was a relief, because I had no cash as usual. What I wasn't told was that they charge .35 cent and it's called a customer service charge. No matter, I was hungry and I didn't want to complain. I ate the omelette and it wasn't to my liking. It lacked cheese and the meat and peppers were not heated up. It was almost thrown together. The free orange juice was nice, but not enough to make it special. I will be back, the meats look amazing, but I won't be getting breakfast anymore. The staff working there is family and I admire there unity. But when it comes to breakfast, they need to come together and work out a better way to make it. read more

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I always make a stop at this Deli whenever I am in the neighborhood. I am never disappointed. I consistently purchase the Fresh Mozzarella, Rice Balls and the Stromboli (meat or eggplant). They are delicious. and The cold cuts are always fresh as well. Need to purchase their Ravioli next time. read more

Paid $15 for a chicken cutlet hero. Chicken was cold and the bread was like rubber. The bread was previously frozen. The lettuce was brown and was not cut up at all. Been to this place 3 times haven't had a good sandwich yet. Will not be going back. read more

"All you calabraise-a do the mambo like a crazy" Besides the fact that I grew up with the Giacalone family (only from going there with my mom as a wee one need I mind you) this place is truly an institution in the Mastic - Mastic Beach - Shirley area. The family has created a sincere "hands-on" experience in this establishment since its induction into the town. Without getting too personal I shall continue my review. Favourite dishes: Homemade mozzarella (of course!), Homemade sausage, and homemade rice balls (which now they have conveniently created "mini" rice balls, Danger Will Robinson.) The ground meat (ground round) is perfect for a nice clean, burger (no chuck or grizzly bits) Obviously you can't miss the awesome selection of italian cheeses and dried sausages. Great place to stop before cruising down to the beach. Truly an Italian (er...half italian) boys dream come true. read more

The mozzarella knots, the meatballs, the sandwiches, the cavatelli and the family that runs the place are all incredible. I love bringing my food loving friends by here almost as much as eating their food myself. I wish others on yelp could recognize the gem in their backyard. All I can do though is keep heading back weeks after week and showing our love for this awesome food. read more

Ordered a chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinegar the girl behind the counter too busy talking about her car with other customer while I am trying to order she gave me to chicken sandwich with one drop of balsamic a tasteless cold with actually almost frozen chicken cutlet in a little piece of cheese so thin you could see through it! $11 . Won't go back read more

Awesome deli- great sandwiches, quality ingredients and friendly service! Fresh mozzarella godfather was awesome read more

I just catered my daughter s party and it was amazing...They are kind and give you fresh food....i also by Breads there and there rice balls are the best in town. The owners are kind and love what they are doing. I recommend this place anytime read more

The best deli ever. The ladies behind the counter are awesome, super friendly and hilarious!

This place is probably the worst choice in all of mastic Shirley mastic beach I have gotten spoiled raviolis on more then one occasion and after bringing them back and complaining I was cursed at and asked not to come back then they had the nerve to degrade the mastic area by saying that the people in the area are trashy this place has ruined my Sunday dinner for the last time read more

This place Rocks, family oriented buisnees with great attitude as well as their food . I have had their breakfast sandwiches , lunch heros to rice balls and meatballs to die for . Let them cater your next party of buisnees event as they have been in buisness along time and that shows you success. One trip there and they make you feel like family . I'm so thankful it is close to my home and invite others to try and enjoy the experience of Giacalones. read more

I have been a Giacalone's customer basically my whole life. I moved to California 2 years ago and I still must make it a point to stop here when i'm in town. The food is always amazing and the Giacalone's are a wonderful family. Definitely worth the visit if you're interested in delicious food and excellent service. read more

I live in Westchester and visit my sister who lives in Shirley. I spend a few days when I go to visit her and on one visit went to Giacolones and ordered a decaf coffee, very light, with half & half and two sugars. I have never had to repeat the order again; when I come in they (all of them) know how to prepare my coffee. Whenever i go there they treat me like family, a big hello, a lot of joking, and they show a genuine interest in my life without prying. That's the human side of the place. The food is simply the best italian-American food this side of heaven. Everything is so fresh, I mean reeeeally fresh and made to order. No short cuts, no substitutes, no cutting corner. Just good old fashioned good food (I've had many dishes and sandwiches and have never been disappointed. If you have to wait a few minutes for your order, it's worth the wait as you listen to their banter and see the way that a loving family and Damien get along so well. If you're ever in a bad mood, this is the place to go to, to have your spirits lifted and your belly well-fed. Love, love, love this place. read more

so freaken expensive and their customer service wasn't as expected. They over charged me with everything. some of their people that work there are nice but last 2 times I went in there it wasn't that good. not going there again read more

Delicious Italian cold cut sandwich and rice balls. Not inexpensive but very good.

This is one of the best old school Delis I have been too. Complete family owned and run. I have catered many family events for the years I lived on the south shore. You will not regret visiting this Pork Store style deli. read more