***SO MUCH BETTER THAN DELI SANDWICHES***…read more SEXY SALAD After many visits, John the owner of The Sandwich Hut - and also The Sexy Salad a few miles away - explained why he created this new venture. In his way of thinking, after running The Sexy Salad for over a decade, he needed a change - for example, something new and invigorating to clear his mind. But at the same time, I think, something not too complicated and laborious. MAKE IT SIMPLE As such, john chose a simple minimalist design for the store, with a few select offerings. And decorated the interior and exterior in a fast quirky kind of way. And finally, he limited operations to only four hours a day. HOPING FOR THE BEST Seeing all this for the first time, and without knowing the back-story, I assumed this enterprise was the work of a first time entrepreneur. This is someone without the experience to properly create a new restaurant that would succeed, I thought. And even worse, the place seemed to always be dead whenever I drove by. Feeling kind of sorry for the owner, a few of us paid a visit one day, trying to help out with some business. And so hoping for the best, we walked in, and were instantly greeted by John. He started out by making recommendations, from a kind of makeshift menu board next to the counter, that resembled a scrapbook. In addition, there were more menu items posted on the wall behind the counter, and then some on the wall next to the entrance. Also, there was a pretty small refrigerated display with some drinks, and snacks & chips placed here and there. And probably owing to a hasty move-in, there were multiple refrigerated standup cases just sitting empty on the walls behind the counter. And so, the initial impression most would get from the appearance of this restaurant, would be one of a rushed or incomplete realization of a business concept. WHAT A SURPRISE! On our first visit, I chose the Fried Eggplant Panini, only to be informed that it was sold out - at 1:00 pm. Oy vey, not a good sign I thought. So my second pick was the Pesto Grilled Chicken. In addition, a Cuban Sandwich was ordered, and some drinks from the somewhat limited choices available in the display case. After a bit of a long wait, we received our order, and were informed we could choose a free bag of chips from the assortment next to the menu board, to accompany our sandwiches. A nice little offering, that's never really given elsewhere. And so finally, we walked out with a bag of sandwiches and chips - when suddenly I exclaimed " Holy Shit Something Smells Really Good! " And as it happens, it was my Pesto Grilled Chicken sandwich creating that wonderful aroma. And after removing my sandwich from the container, I discovered I had received something totally unexpected. A sandwich with perfectly grilled chicken, melted mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and that fragrant pesto sauce on a crispy toasted ciabatta. So I hurriedly snapped my Yelp pictures, and took a bite. Sure enough, it was absolutely delicious, and nothing like what I expected from my initial impressions of the store. And although my sandwich was a bit on the smaller size, the Cuban Sandwich was fairly large and also smelled fantastic. So we decided to do the " Old Switcheroo " and share half of each sandwich. Doing this, I discovered the Cuban sandwich was equipped with ham, turkey, melted swiss, and pickles on a buttered grilled & pressed hero. And while it was definitely not as good as the Cuban sandwich I order from La Cubanita Deli, (review coming soon), it was still surprisingly good. ANOTHER VISIT AND MORE IMPRESSIVE RESULTS After discussing our initial visit, to make sure it wasn't an outlier, we decided the Sandwich Hut required another shot. So on this occasion, the Fried Eggplant Panini was available, and we also chose the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. And sure enough, my eggplant panini was fantastic, with melted mozzarella, roasted peppers, and again, that fragrant pesto spread - and the short rib was a hit also. OTHER ITEMS AS WELL After our first two visits, we returned a few more times, and ordered more sandwiches, and a Caesar salad with grilled chicken, that was large and tasty. And remember, John is no stranger to salads, so they also offer an Earth Angel Salad, which has cranberries, nuts, granola, and cheese. In addition, there are burgers, hot dogs, wings, egg sandwiches, and smoothies listed on the various menus. HOLE-IN-THE-WALL? Well, the store kind of seems hastily thrown together. There's only one tiny table with two chairs to eat-in. And not a really large selection of drinks at all to choose from, by today's standards. And then there's the scattered menus everywhere you look. So, does one get a hole-in-the-wall vibe from the Sandwich Hut? Maybe. But I'll tell you what, if I want a delicious artisanal sandwich in Hauppauge, I can't think of any other place I would rather order from.

They've moved their operations into The Sexy Salad. The sandwiches are excellent! My favorite is…read morethe Buffalo Chicken Wrap, to which I have them add blue cheese dressing. Delicious!

If I can do negative stars I would . So completely disappointed in you , John…read more Maple St. Deli has been a huge disappointment, especially considering it's within walking distance of my home. It's a quaint neighborhood deli with over 100 years of history, which is why I kept giving it chance after chance. I've ordered from this deli many times. They have frequently gotten my order wrong, but I never complained. I simply accepted it and moved on. On Father's Day, I ordered three egg sandwiches around 10:00 a.m. I arrived at 10:30 to pick them up and still waited another 15 minutes. After spending about $35, the order was wrong. Again, I let it go. Today was the final straw. I ordered two egg sandwiches and a small deli iced tea for delivery. The total was $33 before tip. The owner, John, delivered the order himself. He rang my Ring doorbell twice but never knocked. We completed the exchange without issue. When I opened the bag, the order was wrong--again. I called and politely asked to speak with the owner. I explained that my order had been made incorrectly. Instead of trying to resolve the issue, John hung up on me. I called back three more times, and each time either he or his staff hung up on me. I drove to the deli to speak with him face-to-face. His response was simply, "That's unfortunate," and he refused to remake the sandwiches or offer any refund or solution. Everyone makes mistakes. What separates a good business from a bad one is how those mistakes are handled. I wasn't angry about an incorrect sandwich--I was shocked by the complete lack of customer service, accountability, and basic respect. After years of overlooking mistakes and trying to support a local business, this experience has guaranteed I will never return. There are plenty of delis that appreciate their customers and stand behind their service. Unfortunately, Maple St. Deli isn't one of them.

Great friendly deli food is great Employees. Are terrific…read moreJohn the owner is a great person five stars plus Once you try it you will love it give it a try

The food is EXCELLENT, the service and people who take your order are EXCELLENT My wife and I bring…read moreour family and friends here at least twice a month. We have NEVER had a bad meal or service. Their Corn Beef and Brisket are fabulous. Their Chicken Soap WOW! I have only good things to say. Try them, you also will love them.

Great kosher deli with delicious pastrami! The place is really cute inside and very clean, with a…read morenice sized dining area. Service is efficient abd helpful. And the pastrami is out of this world! Potato pancakes were huge. My only knock on it is value, the price is high and the sandwiches aren't overly stacked - but it's still worth it.

I just ate here and I loved the french onion burger so much I had to write about it…read more For an appetizer I ordered their small order (8 pc) Sticky Wings bone in of course, swapped the wasabi cream for blue cheese. These were good, crisp, hot, and the general tsos sauce it's coated in is bright, sweet, and tangy. Onto the main event. The french onion burger which includes a double stack smash patty blend of brisket, chuck, and shortrib, topped with caramelized onions, provolone, garlic aioli on brioche with a side of au jus. I tempered my expectations but this burger just blew me away. The beef blend itself is incredible and makes for a juicy and ultra beefy bite. The garlic aioli wasn't overpowering and the caramelized onions added that nice bit of sweetness. Dipping it in the au jus just took it to another level. I was truly in bliss eating this. The fries crazy enough were strikingly close to the ones offered at the golden arches, which I'm fond of. My only knock is that they were a bit well done so while they were very crispy, they were also a bit hollow inside. Our waitress was lovely on this night, shoutout Taylor R. She took the time to offer food suggestions for my friend and he ended up loving it. She also did the REALLY cool thing where she noticed my drink was empty and brought me a refill before I needed to ask. Will be returning for this burger.

This place is a real gem! Solid service, solid food and great mixed drinks. Sign me up! The vibe…read moreinside is so cool too, perfect for a date night or for hanging out with friends. We shared mozz sticks (can you ever go wrong with warm, gooey cheese?! I don't think so!) which were tasty. I really loved my falafel sandwich and I was so happy to have this as a veg choice instead of a beyond burger so THANK YOU GOODY for having an amazing and non boring options for us veggie folk! Honestly this place is too good to not shout it from the rooftops. The prices are also super reasonable. Goody goody gumdrops, I'll be back soon.

We ordered the empanada taco in chicken and one that had steak. My husband ordered the chimi…read morechicken sandwich. That sandwich was banging and I will definitely be back for it. It was crowded on a Friday night. It's small and not a lot of space to eat your meal there. It's more of a takeout spot.

Was so good been here before but first time having this they have new things on the menu go check…read moreit out if you like Dominican food. The service was good it was a little wait but it was worth it came out fresh. The ambiance it's a deli small but small a few seats there I got it to go worth it

Good food, good service. An excellent example of small, local business that beats the corporate…read morealternatives. It's cash only, so no credit cards, debit cards or cash phony cryptoFake money. But that's understandable. The originators of this business have passed but their daughter (I am told) carries on in their footsteps. I hope she knows they'd be proud. It's a great deli.

*CASH ONLY* This 40…read moreyear old, family-owned, deli is a true gem! I went here because of a Yelp elite review and it was the best decision I've made today. TGIF! Service was quick and friendly! The lady at the counter knew both of the other customers by name. Regulars are always a good thing in any establishment. The sandwich was excellent, and I miss my Long Island, Deli's! I didn't know it was cash only and came up short $.50. She told me not to worry about it. That won me over and every time I'm on Long Island I will attend this deli as well as tip her. I highly recommend you check this place out.

I called in an order this afternoon and was told $25 for a few breakfast sandwiches, which was…read morefine. I questioned the owner over the phone, saying $25 was somewhat pricey. I then went into the store, where I confronted the owner, and we proceeded to argue for a 10-minute period, with him implying that he can't have feelings--when, as the customer, I believe we should be right, no matter how he feels. He then proceeded to not have any remorse for my inquiry, implying that he's been there for 30 years. Side note: I go to this deli often, and if you do not speak Spanish or don't look Spanish, you get poor service often. Please do not support this deli anymore.

That's my morning spot, I always call in advance, since they get busy, best BECspk around!!read more