If you know, you know: Hip Pocket Deli is one of those locally owned gems that makes you wonder why you ever eat anywhere else. Their gyros? I'm convinced they were blessed by the Greek gods themselves. Fresh ingredients, tender gyro meat that practically melts on contact, and that perfect balance of herbs and seasoning, it's easily the best gyro in town, hands down. And don't even get me started on the Cuban sandwich and the buffalo chicken fries. Those are my "don't think, just order" picks. Every. Single. Time. Flavorful, hearty, and dangerously addictive. But I have to be honest: Recently I've missed seeing my favorite Hip Pocket employee, Leigh! The one and only. She gives the kind of customer service that makes you feel like you're walking into your best friend's kitchen. Absolutely nothing against the rest of the team as they're great! They are just not her. Leigh could teach masterclasses in hospitality. She's a huge part of why I've been a loyal regular for years. The food is outstanding, but Leigh's kindness and energy are the extra magic that keeps me coming back. Hip Pocket Deli, please know you've got a true star on your hands and she always goes the extra mile for your customers!!! read more

First time trying this and I ordered the Chicken Gyro Pita with Sweet Potato Fries. The gyro was flavorful and fries weren't bad. Neither gave me a "wow" reaction, however they were still pretty good. Overall, my first impression was positive so I'll definitely be coming back to try more things from the menu and share with you all!! **Can't post a review on service and ambiance** read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Chicken Gyro Pita - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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We discovered this sandwich shop on yelp after visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum. What a find!! The chicken caprese pita was amazing! The perfectly seasoned chicken balanced well with the balsamic vinegar. The tomatoes and mozzarella were fresh and tasty. We also had a Philly cheesesteak sub. The meat, grilled onions and gooey melted cheese made for a delicious sandwich. My BIL had a Cuban sub and said it was the best he ever had! The French fries were great! The seasoning on them was so good that no dipping sauces were needed! There are about 12 booths inside with 3 or so picnic tables outside. It's a no frills place and is now our #1 sandwich shop in Pensacola. Service was good even with the steady flow of people coming in. When we saw the mail carrier stop for lunch we knew we were on to something. Lol read more

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Been going to the Hip Pocket Deli for several years, the best GYROS in town. I have tried several others and HPD, in my opinion, is the best and most consistent. The owner family is from the Tarpon Springs which is a small Greek area(and sponge docks). Give them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

The food is always wonderful. The staff they seem friendly. I've only been there a couple of times, but I would definitely go back.

Fast service and really good food. We had the gyro, chicken gyro, ruben, and falafel and nobody was disappointed! Fries and sweet potatoes fries were really good too read more

Amazing FOOD great atmosphere!! We will All be back next trip down to FLA. My husband got the grouper terrific. My daughter got the Mediterranean wrap. And I personally got the muffaletta AMAZEBALLS.. They have amazing hummus as well. read more

The best gyros around! It's only open for lunch and is a little tricky to park at (behind the building), but it's a well-kept secret. You seat yourselves inside or out. Their gyros are unique because they use chunks of lamb or chicken vs the typical thin strips which seem to be much more tasty. Their fries are also unique with their seasoning and their portions are massive. It's a go-to when you have a big appetite. The service is good, not as fast as chick fil a, but still fast food. They also offer military discount. read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Chicken gyro with fries - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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It had been over 10 years since I had been back to Hip Pocket. This was the first time at their new location. I was not disappointed at all. The same great service and the same great food. The new location is definitely different than before but it still has a lot of interesting history on the walls that lets you know you're in Pensacola! I won't wait another 10 years go by before I visit again. read more

Should have written this review awhile back!! So glad the Hip Pocket is back on the scene and not just as a food truck. Place is small but comfortable and the people are still very friendly and accommodating!! Food is still delicious with great prices and ample portions. Love the fish Friday's!! Can't go wrong with the grouper plate. Everyone I take here becomes a repeat customer!! read more

I have not seen this concept too much. The purchase and seating is inside and the food is prepared outside in a food truck. The food was hot, fresh and on the table quick. We were in, well fed, and out in about 20 minutes. The place is located in a roadside strip mall, so it is easy to miss unless you know it's there. We saw it on Yelp and stopped due to the great reviews. The other reviews definitely got this one right. read more

A wonderful spot to grab some excellent food. Staff is always super nice, atmosphere is great with lots of military memorabilia to decorate, and not a single bad dish in sight. Head chef George is visibly passionate about his work, and creates some amazing dishes. Highly recommend the muffuletta, easily the best one I've had outside of NOLA. read more

My in laws swear by this place and have been coming here since before there was a brick and mortar. I was in town and looking for a place to eat lunch so I thought I would give it a try. At first it looks like there is no place to park, but there is a large parking area in the back and they have a back door so you don't have to walk all the way around. I walked in around 12:30p and there were 10-15 people either sitting at tables or waiting for togo orders, but I was able to walk right up to the counter and place my order...A gyro, fries and a drink. I found a table and waited about 7 minutes for my name to be called... I started to get up and she saw me so she just brought it to my table which I thought was really sweet. You better be hungry when you go here because the portions are HUGE! I was hungry, but couldn't finish, it was so delicious though... read more

Hip Pocket Deli - View from by booth in the front corner - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

This place reminds me so much of a place back near my hometown called Rossi Deli in Poughkeepsie, NY. Check it out on here! I've heard good things about this spot so I decided to see for myself. I recently had a Muffuletta sandwich while in New Orleans that I enjoyed and wanted to try it again. I have no idea while I ordered the full instead of the half, the shear size is what reminded me of my hometown Deli. I like sandwiches that look intimidating. So the half of sandwich I ate was very delicious. I think this place has a lot of potential and I'm looking forward to trying another sandwich from the menu. Highly recommended! read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Muffaletta Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

The food is always fabulous. I love this place. It's very very unassuming location, but the food is always fabulous.

We love this place! Great service, portions and food! Always consistent! It's a little drive, but very much worth it!

Food was hot and fresh. Service was great. The gyro was good, but I was expecting a more traditional shaved gyro meat where this was more cut into chunks. But it was still good. The only complaint was that the cookies were stale. Still recommend this local restaurant read more

The food is great here. The prices have gone up, but hasn't everyone. The menus on yelp and site should be updated.

Loved the food. Quant little comfy place. Friendly staff. Had the Greek side salad. Delicious. And the Muffuletta. Wow! Got the full size. My wife and I shared 1/2 of it and we took the other 1/2 home. We will definitely be back. read more

First thing to note here is the service. Very friendly people running this place and that alone makes it easy to return to. Food is great! First time I went I ordered the sandwich special pictured below. Roast beef, horseradish, tomato's, and Tzatziki on on a roll. I liked it, but the roll wasn't anything to rave about and threw off the sandwich a bit. The next few times I came here I ordered the island gyro. Delicious, massive portions, that fill you up for a great price. Food was delivered quickly, but be warned the lunch hour seems to be busy. Would highly recommend you check it out. read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Sandwich Special - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Delicious every single time! We quickly became regulars. My go-to is a gyro with sweet potato fries, my husband almost always gets the Spartan burger. read more

We made a stop here on our way to the Naval Aviation Museum based on the reviews. It did not disappoint! There was a line at the order counter so I asked the person ahead of us what they liked. The woman at the register confirmed that the Gyro fries were popular so that's what I ordered. We ate in and every time a customer left the woman washed the tables and swept the floor as time allowed. The was a steady stream of customers for the duration of our visit. Clean establishment, friendly service and good food. What more do you need? Oh and the price on the menu included a drink! read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Gyro Fries (foreground) Pastrami on rye - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Great food and a variety of choices that are all good! The restaurant was very clean and plenty of places to sit.

Awesome place, and great service. The staff is always friendly, and the food is always excellent.

A+in all three! The gyro and pastrami sandwich were outstanding! Will definitely go back to try more of their menu.

Great food (sorry I forgot what I had) service was excellent I missed the rush so it was quiet when I arrived. Food is done in a food truck but they have inside seating and outdoor (it was also raining when I arrived. The ambiance was nice. They were closing soon so I got the last of the sweet tea to go. will definitely be back again. They only open for lunch, but every Friday there at Gary's Beer Garden in the afternoon. The owner was great. (Sorry I forgot his name also.) read more

A great place for lunch. Great food cooked fresh. Service always friendly, portions are always gigantic. Standard gyro and Buffalo chicken fries. We left happy and full and didn't quite finish. We have never had anything but a great experience. read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Gyro Pita and buffalo chicken fries - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

A good place for gyros and BLTs and other sandwiches. Friendly people. Solid food. Reasonable prices.

PROS: Friendly customer service despite extremely high volume lunch hour. Quick to wipe down tables and restock as necessary. Food was piping hot, wrapped well, good presentation (considering styrofoam as a backdrop.) CONS: Well over a 30-minute wait to get a sandwich and fries. Don't confuse "deli" with "fast food." Would have knocked off another star had I been in a rush. Food handlers wear gloves, good job. But to run in and out of the back door by the restrooms and handling all 3 door knobs with gloves on? Now I have to wonder if you are touching my food with the same gloves. Sorry to say but the food is way overpriced, point-blank. $20 for a cheesesteak and fries???? Hopefully, the profits will be reinvested into a more suitable location and/or additional employees. read more

Best lunch in Warrington/West Pensacola for sure. It's affordable, the portions are large, the food is delicious, and the staff is friendly! My partner and I stopped in for lunch around 12:30 on a Wednesday. Plenty of parking available. It was steady, but not overly busy. Most of the tables were open as it seems many people who stop in opt for takeout. We were doing the same. The menu has quite a few options, but it's simple and organized well, so it's not overwhelming. The cashier was kind and helpful as we ordered. I ordered a Turkey pita with sweet potato fries and my partner chose a Reuben with regular fries. We were given cups with lids and a straw, but we weren't sure if a drink was included in the price of the meal, so we opted for waters. The food took around 10 minutes to come out and the cashier brought them to our table. Everything is served in to-go containers--whether you're dining in or doing takeout. My Turkey pita was delicious and had SO much Turkey on it! It was served warm and had lettuce, tomato, provolone and tzatziki sauce. The sweet potato fries were hands-down the best sweet potato fries I've ever had! They were seasoned perfectly and definitely fresh. My partner really enjoyed his Reuben, which came with the option of corned beef or pastrami. It had Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on toasted marbled rye, and came with a side of Russian dressing. He ate it without the dressing and said it was delicious. The fries were thick-cut and tasty, but nothing could top the sweet potato fries. Be aware--you might be taking that to-go box home with leftovers as the sandwich/pita portions are pretty big! The only downfall for me is that this restaurant isn't open on the weekends, ha! I work downtown and could see myself making the drive every now and then instead of walking to a restaurant on Palafox. I highly recommend Hip Pocket Deli to anyone on the hunt for lunch in the Warrington area. read more

We ordered the Italian sandwich on pita bread and fries. The sandwich was phenomenal. The meat wasn't over cooked or to oily. They have an amazing Italian dressing that they put on the sandwich. I'm not really a fan of Italian dressing, but something about theirs is so good. The fries were super crispy and seasoned to perfection. The service was great they were all so sweet an lovely to talk to. I highly recommend this place. Will be going back to experience more of their menu. read more

My first time going. The people working there are super nice and attentive. Nice and clean interior. Really appreciate the way they support the military. I got a gyro and fries with baklava to go. They did the cooking in the food truck adjacent to the restaurant. Food was ready in a decent time. Nice and hot. I got my food to go so it wasn't until I got home that I realized that onions were on the sandwich even though I requested no onions. Thankfully they were sliced so it wasn't a big deal to remove them. The sandwich was huge but lacked flavor to me. It was missing something - feta cheese or sauce of some sort. The fries were really good and the baklava was amazing. read more

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I've had several meals at the old building and at the food truck and the food and service has always been outstanding.

Chicken Gyro, soooooooo good. First time there and was pleasantly surprised. Will be back tomorrow!

This place has been around for decades. I'd driven by so many times. I finally went and checked out. I've been missing out. Service was great and super friendly! Cleanliness was an added plus! They wipe down all menus and pens after you use them. The sandwiches were yummy. I tried the Cuban - I was impressed with both the taste and portion size. The sweet potato fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I'll definitely check out this place again and put it in my regular rotation! read more

Service is amazing! Food is out of this world!!! Seating is limited, but that's because the food is amazing! Everyone goes here lol! Two of my absolute favs are the chicken philly and the muffelata. I have yet to taste anything that I have not absolutely enjoyed, even when I misordered. portion sizes are great also! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

YUM! Brought some of my friends here for a quick bite to eat. These sandwiches were absolutely amazing!!! 10/10 recommend

One of the best restaurants i have ever been to, friendly staff and the best food. 10/10 highly recommended

Only open during lunch. Great sandwiches! Their Wednesday's are their burger days and Friday is fish and chips. We ordered their muffuletta and it was fantastic! Especially when dipped into roasted hummus. Would definitely recommend this place to others. Edit: came here again and still just as good as the first time. The staff here is very friendly. They have indoor seating despite cooking their food in their food truck so you are not out in the heat. read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Muffaletta Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Had a great experience here and will be back for more! I got the loaded gyro fries and they were so freaking delicious. I don't usually stray from a favorite (the regular gyro) but they had a lot of other menu items I want to try but the fries won. They were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. It came with everything a gyro would just fries instead of pita. Highly recommend. My boyfriend got a gyro with a side of fries, both consistently fabulous. There was quite a big crowd (6-7 tables of 2 or more) and they handled it well. It took about 15 minutes to get our food but they had these cute "table times" with trivia, fun facts, and local advertisements. I've had the food truck on palafox for gallery night a few times but am so glad we went to dine in (we actually sat outside at the covered tables because it was such a nice day)!! read more

Hip Pocket Deli - Loaded gyro fries (no tomatoes) and the regular gyro in the back - Delis Near Me - Pensacola, Florida