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I am extremely happy with the Groucho's Deli NE Columbia location. I mistakenly sent my order to their location instead of the one close to me. When I went to the location where I thought I sent my order, I realized that I didn't send it there. I called the NE Columbia location to let them know what happened. The employee I spoke with gave me the GM number to call. I wasn't able to get through but I received a text a little later from the GM saying that the employee had text him about the situation. He had refunded the cost for my mistake. Thanks for the great customer service. read more

Most of the Food is good. Pasta salad is awesome in my opinion. DO NOT ORDER THE BLT! It's remarkably dry. They Served me a lot of dried and burnt bacon. The waitress was polite and even asked how my sandwich was, since it was mostly still on my plate, I told her and she apologized. Really even a sandwich maker should know throwing burnt bacon crumbs on toasted bread will lead to a bad review. They just don't care to go the extra mile to put out the best food. read more

Although in business since 1941 I was unfamiliar with Groucho's until we moved back into the southeast. Have been to this location and the Indian Land one and the menus and features are similar. We hit this one when we go to the VA in Columbia. My 97 year old dad usually answers my "where or what do you want for lunch" question with an "I don't care" answer. Lately he does not hesitate to reply, "Groucho's," although he sometimes says Google, but I understand what he wants. Why? The rolls are a soft bread, they are generally served warmed and the fillings are thin sliced meats and cheeses. A lot of seniors prefer softer things and Groucho's does a great job at it. They also have a mini size, which suits my dad as well as me on some days. Good to have that option. And they will easily substitute meats and cheeses, so don't be shy to ask. Pickle and chips come with sandwiches. The menu needs some study when you first try it out. So many combinations with odd names or initials. So take a bit of time to figure it out. There are also different sauces you can get such as their standard kinda thousand island with horseradish, Gorgonzola, and others that I can't off-hand remember. They also have a selection of salads and deli sandwiches like pastrami, roast beef, etc. that are served on regular bread. I though them to be smaller portions of meat on just plain regular loaf bread. Stick to their STPs and Dippers to get the real Groucho's hit. Service is constant. Lots of checking up on you and drinks are kept full. And that wonderful Southern tradition of asking if you want your drink to-go lives on at Groucho's. In the summertime that to-go iced tea is a nice treat as you drive away from a great sandwich meal. read more

really disappointed in todays visit. i asked for no bacon and received my sandwich with bacon. i wasn't upset for besides the fact i had to go up there AGAIN ... then the manager comes out trying to correct me ? Saying that if i don't say im allergic i run the risk of cross contamination . Honestly that's ridiculous .....if someone doesn't want bacon , make the sandwich on a different line. I just thought it was crazy that he was trying to correct me like I'm not a paying customer coming back for an order they made incorrectly. The ticket even said no bacon. Won't be coming back idk how this place is even still in business , deli meats and salads is a mid selection. No offense read more

This place is incredible...45 sauce is really good! Pleased to get the pickle and chips with my sandwich, everything tasted very fresh, amazing! I'm still thinking about the flavor 8 hours later! Can't wait to go again!! read more

Groucho's Deli - Roast beef deli sandwich with everything not toasted - Delis Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Stopped by on Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. Ordered an Apollo Dipper with an upgrade of Pasta Salad. The sandwich was just ok but on a positive note...it does come with alot of meat on it. The Pasta Salad is served covered in Italian Dressing. I should have stayed with the chips. I must say I was disappointed for a $7.19 plus $.99 upgrade for pasta salad I could not eat. Probably keep driving next time. read more

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10/19/18 Groucho's Deli (4) Awesome Dipper sandwiches but chips were stale and side cucumbers and tomatoes were cut too large. The house dressing was great, it taste like a jazzy thousand island dressing. Great server who took time to explain the deli lingo on menu.  Quiet atmosphere read more

Groucho's Deli - 10/19/18 Groucho's Deli (4) Awesome Dipper sandwiches - Delis Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I would give this place 5 stars but we noticed another couple was served before us and we got here first. We were new and the other couple seemed new too after us...What we did was go up to the counter and she told us we could sit anywhere and from there we looked at the menu and later placed our order. After a while of looking at the menu tho we noticed a couple go up to the counter that looked new too and they ordered at the counter and then sat down. So of course they got their food first which didn't seem right to me. But the food comes out fast so that's a plus. I got the International Dip with turkey. Took 5 mins to get our food which is great. The potato chips are really good! read more

Groucho's Deli - International Dip - it was alright. I wanted it for the muenster cheese. - Delis Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I hadn't eaten all day when my friend and I stopped in at Grouchos on Sparkleberry Saturday! The staff were very friendly and nice to us as we walked in and sat down. Our server was a very polite young man and they did the job very efficiently. We order a deli club and stp and the cooks did a great job on the food and the bacon was unbelievable crisp and perfect on the deli club! The place looked very well kept and I loved the Kenny Cheney playing on the radio. Will for sure be coming back soon! read more

i got the wifes salad! it was so good only thin things I feel it was missing was a boiled egg. but it was still just as good

Their salads are as good as the sandwiches. Try the Pink Moose with Formula 45 sauce. read more

Groucho's Deli - Best deli in South Carolina. - Delis Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Homegrown and always consistent. My kids love this place. You can't beat the Groucho's sauce for your sandwich and as a dipping sauce for your chips. Nice little hang out. Quiet and has a group of nice college aged kids working in the place. If you are looking for a nice hot sub type of sandwich then I think you will be pleased with Groucho's. read more

This place is great with a local feel. The food is great. My order was ready quickly. I love the 45 sauce! It is a perfect deli sandwich, and the salads are awesome too!! read more

I came in here hungry on an Wednesday afternoon. Heard about this place before but never tried it myself till that day. Ordered some funny named salad and a sandwich with chips and a delicious dill pickle. Maybe it was because I was hungry but it was the best pickle I ever had. Everything else was good too. Something about that first bite into a good pickle though. Could be five star but they need to simplify the menu. I kinda frequent the place when I'm nearby but remembering that first time the menu was confusing read more

I love deli's but probably won't darken Groucho's door again. My corn beef sandwich was dry and stingy on the meet. My wife's turkey sandwich was delivered as a ham sandwich but by that time we were more interested in getting out of there. We ordered water as our beverage and it had a strong off flavor, including the ice. Server was a little scarce. read more

Best sandwich shop in the greater Columbia area. They have great salads as well. You can't go wrong with the 45 sauce.

This is the best place ever the food is so amazing and cooked perfectly the employees are so nice and the atmosphere of the place is all around chill and laidback and awesome this is hands down the best deli I've ever been to read more

Good food...no nonsense...quick service, and at a great price. Try the STP Dipper! The 45 sauce that comes with it is really good to dip your chips in, too. read more

I've heard about Groucho's and their 45 sauce since I first moved here but this was my first visit. The staff greeted me warmly , made sandwich suggestions and served the food fast. I chose the STP dipper with muenster instead of Swiss - it and the sauce made the drive worth it. I can see why everyone raves about the sauce - a cross between thousand island and some other things would make most sandwiches taste great. Theirs didn't need help - the meat was tender, juicy with lots of cheese - the sauce just took it to the next level. I'll be back! read more

Terrible service. Called 20 minutes before I went to pick it up. They started to make my sandwich when I walked in the door.

Good sandwich spot if you want something unique. I had their low fat chicken fritter and really liked it. The sauce added was very tasteful and unique. The establishment was nice. I only had one issue when I ordered online and my sandwhich was not ready after 35 minutes from ordering, and it wasn't even busy. Besides that I didn't had too many problems. read more

Always delicious, especially the STP Dipper. I would have given then five stars, if the sauce was as good as Andi's Deli.

We love eating here. The food is always good and the workers are friendly. Some members of our family are vegetarian, and there are several options for all of us when we eat here. Love it! :) read more

This place is amazing. I was a fan of Groucho's from Pawley's Island So when I moved to Columbia I made it my duty to find a local restaurant. From the 45 sauce to the customer service you can't beat the Sparkleberry location. My wife is a huge fan of their salads and I personally can't go more than a few weeks without a STP. I have not had a bad experience there dine-in or takeout. Same friendly smiling faces, they even play with my two year old daughter as she is making a mess of the place. read more

Not impressed. When I hear a microwave loud and clear in a restaurant that seems to have no other appliances, I have the urge to leave. However, my brother is addicted to their special sauce here so we gave it a try. The wait time is minimal, but the food is far from being impressive considering the price you pay. I'd recommend Andy's downtown over this chain. If you just can't part with the sauce, just buy a bottle and bring it to Andy's. However, this may be the right place for Spring Valley students looking to upstage their fellow classmates during lunch. read more

A Columbia institution and every time I visit Columbia, a trip to Grouchos is required. It's all about the 45 sauce and that is why the sandwiches are simple. The sauce is unreal. I think it's a variation of a russian/thousand island dressing. Many people around town agree and the place is usually busy. My favorite is their roast beef as this is the best meat I've had there (skip the turkey). Their cookies are some of the softest anywhere and almost as great as that 45 sauce. Try the berry/white chocolate chip cookies. Sandwich chips and a pickle for around 6.50$ can't be beat. If you're in the area it's a must try place. read more

Husband is addicted. He would go daily if he could. We're new to South Carolina and glad to have found a solid Sammy joint. 45 sauce is addicting. Salads are good. Need tomatoes though and eggs! read more

If you come in knowing what it is it's great. Just a simple deli place. Always good. Turkey Bacon club has a quarter pound of bacon it seems. STP and the Rueben are great as well. The brownies are fantastic! Worth checking out if a sandwich is what you're looking for. read more

Great Deli with Great Service! Yes it is a somewhat chain restaurant but the family runs the show here and does a good job. Attention to detail oriented and has many repeat customers. I would much rather go here than Subway, Blimpie or Quiznos because the food is better plus you don't have the 23 year old pot head jacking up your order behind the counter. Stop by it's well worth it. read more

I love Groucho's and have eaten many STPs at many Groucho's locations, but what I was just served was not the delicious sandwich I'm used to. The boys at this location just microwaved the soul out of an old sandwich that may have been an STP in a previous life. The meat was chewy, the cheese was so hot it melted the styrofoam container, infusing it with toxic chemicals, and the bread had parts that were too tough to chew. Had I not taken this to to and been too lazy to return this doorstop of a sandwich, I would have demanded my money back. If you choose to visit this location in spite of this warning, check your food before you leave or eat it there. Otherwise, I recommend avoiding these bums and enjoying some of the other Groucho's locations. read more

Great lunch place. Wide variety of sandwiches and salads. Quick and friendly service.

Ordered pasta salad, and it was some vegetables , a little pasta, and tons of oil. It was swimming in the oil. The pasta itself was mushy. I called and was told that is how they get it. They don't make it themselves. The sandwich was okay. The quality of the meat wasn't as good, and the prices have gotten higher. read more

I love this place so much! And sometimes, when my daughter and I visit, the staff treats her like such a princess! I have never had bad service here nor, had bad food. If you are not a sandwich person, they have the best salads and chili that is to die for! During the flood, we visited Groucho's several times when all the other restaurants were closed because they could not sell fountain drinks-Groucho's went out and got canned drinks and added them to our meal for our own safety. And to top it off, the staff and teachers at our school always enjoy a delivery of Groucho's for lunch when we cant leave to grab food. Thanks!!!!! read more