(4.25) O'Brien's is the kind of classic deli every city…read moreshould have. It's a small space - a few tables inside and a few tables out - but don't let that or the line you are likely to encounter deter you. They crank out sandwiches quickly here. Said sandwiches include about two dozen hot and cold offerings as well as the ability to build your own. The meats are Boar's Head, but the desserts and soups are made fresh in-house. Check out the display case for salads and sides that might catch your eye. O'Brien's prides itself on its Reuben, and so I went with the "mini" version (a quarter rather than a half pound of meat) with a pickle for my first visit here. Ordering at the register was a breeze, and I was fortunate enough to snag one of the tables for dine-in. Though I was a bit skeptical that the Reuben would match the hype, it delivered. I don't know that it is without a doubt the best version I've had, but it is definitely up there. The grilled rye was nice and crisp, and I appreciated that they used both mustard and Russian dressing. That, plus the meat, kraut, and melty cheese, made for a very satisfying bite. At $10, the sandwich proved a good value, too. Unpretentious and nostalgically comforting (for Northern transplants, at least), O'Brien's is a well-oiled sandwich-slinging machine. Though that Reuben will be hard to top, I look forward to giving one of their other offerings (maybe a Cuban, maybe a Spicy Italian) a try.

Death, Taxes, and the classic Reuben from O'Briens Deli. All certainties, but only one of them…read moreenjoyable. When anyone asks me where to find the best reuben in Winston, I tell them go to the place that proudly proclaims in their window that they are "The Home of the Reuben" and can back it up... O'Briens! It's a small place, a few outdoor tables, and probably 6-8 inside. They do a lot of to-go business, for good reason. The lunch crowd will never shy away from a sandwich here... of which I have had several. But the reuben indeed stands alone. One of the keys to their success is a happy and engaged staff. The owner, Josh, realizes this and takes great care of them. He believes his success should also be theirs, and that is evident in their demeanor. On to the Reuben. Why is it so good? The pictures really say it all. Corned beef stacked high, with a good ratio of kraut, swiss cheese, deli mustard, and grilled Jewish rye bread. Visually impressive, leads perfectly into orally outstanding. You'll be full and happy, and wondering why you'd order it anywhere else. Not to mention, check them out around St. Patrick's day for traditional Irish stew!

Despite a few mishaps during our visit, I'm still giving it a full rack of stars. I used to stop…read morehere for the occasional lunch trip with co-workers, and this was my first time back since relocating back to the Triad. It was a busy lunch hour when we pulled in, but still able to find parking without difficulty. Several copies of the menu are taped along the booth partitions that create the order line walkway. Lots of options, and I went with the TJ's Club Special. Order taken and paid for at the front counter, and we selected a table near the front window. The place was definitely busy with both takeout and dine-in orders. Restaurant was well-lit, comfortable, and clean. Mishap #1, we noticed a lot of other order numbers being called besides ours so my wife went up to inquire and it somehow got labeled with a different patron's name and put off to the side. Hey, mistakes happen and the order contents itself were accurate. My wife got the half-sandwich and soup and made the comment that the soup was nice and hot. My Club sandwich was PACKED with meat like you'd expect if your grandma had made it. I got my sandwich with their pasta salad and it was delicious. Mishap #2, we were hoping to use the restroom before leaving but it was labelled "out of order". For all I know, a plumber might have been dispatched, but this is one of those things I would think you need to take care of ASAP when offering a dine-in option. TJ's is definitely a must-try for a great deli sandwich.

Stopped in at TJ's again for lunch. I ordered something I've never tried before- The Grilled…read moreChicken Wrap. It was hot and delicious although I felt the tortilla wrap was a little stiff like maybe they didn't warm it before adding the ingredients. My husband got an Italian Hoagie. He had them take off the 1000 Island and add mayo instead. He enjoyed it a lot. We also got a side of Onion Rings to share. The first thing we noticed was how dark in color they were and also the abundance of seasoning. My husband took a bite of one and immediately started coughing because of the super salty flavor of them. Having a long history in the restaurant business, we could tell they were re-fried and obviously re-seasoned. He returned them to the counter where they gave us a fresh batch without a problem. The new ones were visibly much better however, as long time customers of TJ's we noticed how much thicker the breading was than it used to be. I was disappointed the batter was so prominent I couldn't really taste the onion. I think they either changed their breading or changed the way they bread them. I wasn't a fan though so I will hesitate to order any breaded items from now on. The dining room, as always was bright and clean bustling with customers eating lunch. The service is nothing but friendly there every time we visit as well. I will continue to frequent TJ's Deli.

Had dinner here recently while in the area. A popular place with locals, with good mediterranean…read morefood and kind service. We walked in and were greeted coming through the door. A small restaurant with a walk up counter area, and a side dining room only eight or so booths around the perimeter and a handful of tables and chairs in the interior. Service is brigade style, with several staff working our table. We were wanting a little bit, so started with the Calamari appetizer. It was well prepared and light breaded and flash fried, served with lemon wedges and a side marinara. It was very good, tender and cooked near perfection. We decided on a build your own Flatbread with canadian bacon, black olives, banana peppers and pineapple. Along with the Lobster raviolis. Both were good, the flatbread was done well but a little soggy? The raviolis had nice flavor and a good filling, and was a decent sized portion for the price. 4 Stars a good meal with kind service, popular with the area so it does get busy 01263

Pretty disappointed with the wings. We were curious to try them after our last visit and after…read moreseeing several reviews raving about them, we decided to order them for carryout. Sadly, they were not good at all. We requested them crispy but they weren't deep-fried enough to be crispy when we got them. We ordered both the Greek and Jerk flavors. The Greek wings were covered in what seemed like Greek salad dressing, making them very watery when we opened the container. They also lacked the bold Greek flavor we were expecting. We actually ended up sprinkling some Greek seasoning we had at home on them to bring out more flavor. The Jerk wings were better and did have some flavor but they still weren't bold enough for our taste. Since we really enjoy the restaurant's Greek dishes, we had high hopes for the Greek wings in particular. Unfortunately, neither flavor was a hit for us. We'll probably stick with our usual menu favorites next time.

After having a "mom's morning" to myself, I stopped in for a cooler and lighter lunch…read more I reviewed the menu, which I think is hard to see because it's straight up, and they want you to order as soon as you open the door. I settled on a Barbecue Chicken Cheddar Melt, which was decent. It had a ton of meat on it and that was hard to eat. I had to pull several slices off to make it where I could eat it without feeling like I was choking. The chips were a yummy and crunchy side. I also got a slice of coconut cake which was delicious and reminded me of times with my grandma years ago. Overall it's a nice place for a yummy slice of cake or a quick sandwich for lunch, but it doesn't give the comfy cozy feel of a bakery at all. It's rather cold, honestly. Clean and beautiful, but cold. The servers are always super sweet, helpful, and do an excellent job!

Great place for a quick lunch and some desserts. Had the German chocolate brownie and lemon bar and…read moreboth were so good. Use to go to their other location on the way back from tennis games back in high school so this place lace has been around a pretty long time. Solid every time.

Had Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts. Brocoli Salad…read more A pickle and a cookie. A water. Didn't like the cookie.

Exceptional service. Gluten free friendly as well. Jay, our…read moreserver was super helpful with our order. The location is perfect for larger groups as well. Pretty quiet ambiance. Super clean. Menu has lots of healthy options to choose from. I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich option and it was amazing. Definitely a favorite in my book. Great spot if ever in Clemmons NC.

Over five years ago, I gave Joe's a chance, only to come away unimpressed. Five years is enough…read moretime to let the disappointment fade and to give them a fresh chance, right? As the name suggests, this is still an operation focused on takeaway dining, though there are some tables available on the sidewalk outside. I'd end up taking my food home on this trip though. Once again I decided to sample the Chicago-style hot dogs offered here. And there have been improvements since my first visit. The product now comes on an actual poppy seed bun, as it should. I don't think the bun was steamed though and that hurts the texture. The hot dog itself had a good snap and taste, and the through-the-garden toppings were loaded well onto the bun. Something's still missing about the overall taste though, as these simply don't measure up to other Chicago-style hot dogs I've had -- including many far away from Chicago. The build of the sandwich looks closer to being correct than it did five years ago, but the flavors are still wrong, and I wish they'd work to figure out what it is they're missing. I placed my order on site rather than calling it in, and the young lady at the counter was pleasant. It took a little longer than I'd expected for the kitchen to prepare my order; maybe they just don't get many requests for the Windy City dog and they're just not well versed in putting it together? This latest experience leaves me scoring Joe's somewhere between two and three stars, and though the food was better than last time I still lean towards the lower side of that range. Maybe their more Carolina-themed food would be better and result in a higher rating, but there are already plenty of places I can go locally for a hot dog fixed "our way," many of which would be at a more competitive price point and with better options for drinks and seating. I wanted to try Joe's because of the hot dog options they have that aren't widely represented elsewhere in this area, and in those respects I still can't find much to love here.

The only difficult task when getting food from Joe's Take-out is deciding what to order. The Beef…read moreBrisket (platter or sandwich) is as good as any in the area , and far better than most. It is flavorful and tender, and the sauce takes it over the top. There burgers are first rate (go for the Smash Burger), as are the hot dogs, no matter how you top them off. I especially like the Chili Dog with mustard and onion, the Chicago style dog, and a simple dog with mustard and kraut! The Ribs are very nice, tender and loaded with flavor. There are plenty of tasty sides, and I love the Street Corn, the Collards, the Fried Okra, and Mac & Cheese. Joe's is the type of locally owned restaurant that I love to support. The food and service are first rate. Because it has little street visibility, it's location, is small with no inside seating, and is take out, a number of folks will never give this place a visit, and that's a shame. The burger here is as good as those at Alex's, Bobo's, Mr BBQ, and Dairi-o. The hot dogs are as good as those at Dairi-o, Mr BBQ, and Kermit's, and very close to those at PB's. The Beef Brisket is as good as any in the area, and far better than the vast majority. I highly recommend and hope you will visit.

I don't live in the Winston Salem area, but was visiting from Florida. My son and daughter in law…read morerecommended SP. We had the Chicken Parm sandwich, Alfredo sauce with linguine and blackened chicken, Chicken Cacciatore and pasta with Vodka sauce. It came with side salads and a few slices of fresh bread. We course we threw in a few orders of Garlic Bread. Overall, everything was excellent. The Chicken Cacciatore was a different spin, but it's my son's Go To. For dessert we had Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Friday March 20th, 2026 Ordered…read morePasta Fagioli Soup Salad Ravioli. All delicious! Came with sides of soft bread for dipping!

Visited this place for the first time for a coffee with a cop event. I started with a vanilla…read morelatte. It was very tasteful and perfect. The size and price was also reasonable. I then tried the bacon, egg and tomato on toast. The flavor was popping and sooo good. It came with a mild buffalo sauce on the side. The price was lower than I expected considering how good the sandwich was! When you walk in the restaurant it has a very cute set up. Very nicely decorated with a second level overlook. They serve food, coffee, beer, liquor and sodas. This is the perfect hangout to relax and enjoy a drink. They also have a few TVs in the building for entertainment. The art on the walls are very cool to look at! Definitely recommend this place any time of day! The staff and owner are amazing and super kind!!

Stopped in for a Monday lunch and it wasn't busy at all. The staff were super welcoming and…read moreexplained the menu to me. I built my own turkey sandwich and added sides of pasta salad and chips. Water to drink and it was about $14. The sandwich was good! The pasta salad was a bit too juicy for my taste. It's an interesting space with lots of art happening. They do have a bar and are open late. There are signs advertising 21+ after 8p with a 20% gratuity after 10p. It's a solid location on Liberty with street parking. I'd stop again!

Great little food & coffee coop. Lots of parking and nice, outdoor seating…read more Lots of options for fresh foods and cool imports and it's not overpriced at all! Service is quick and efficient. Lots of cute little embellishments to make looking fun with kids. Also 2 Free Libraries for books to entertain children as well.

Acadia Foods is pumping out some of the cities finest vegetarian options and there's plenty of meat…read moreoptions for the carnivores. The service is a little bit transactional, but it was also busy during our visit. It took about 25 minutes to receive our order, so my coffee was gone before the food arrived. The BAT was a bit underwhelming, a bit dry and lacked much substance for the $10 price tag. It really needed more arugula and tomatoes to make it refreshing. It tasted like two slices of toast with crispy bacon. Good toast, good bacon, but some more veggies would have been nice. The Breakfast Burrito we ordered with house made tofu was loaded with potatoes, cheese, eggs and topped with salsa. It was spicy and filling, well worth the trip here. We ordered a cup of coffee, but weren't sure of their refill policy on drip coffee, but none were offered even though we sat at the counter. We also had a Salted Butter Pie which was delicious. It reminded me of pecan pie, without the pecans. Overall a solid first visit. We will be back to try that Collard Melt and Fancy Bologna Sandwich.

I live way across town, but I had a double Southern burger with potato salad and a brownie…read moredelivered today, and I am a happy fat guy. The patties had great flavor, the bun held together, and the chili and slaw were tasty, but not oozing out of the burger, which is perfect for me. The potato salad is obviously house made, and though a touch sweeter than I prefer, was really well made and delicious. I took a chance on the brownie, as UE doesn't say if there are nuts, and I was happy to see there were none. Hand wrapped, moist, and I got a corner piece for the win. I will definitely stop by when I'm on that side of town, order from Uber Eats if I'm in the mood to be lazy.

Man, I was so excited to try this place. When passing through the area, we placed a pickup order…read moreand went to the drive-thru. I am definitely impressed with how quickly it was ready and how seamless that process was. Less than 10 minutes all around. My husband had the fish filet po'boy and I had the Asian spicy chicken wrap. They both looked good, and the sides came in generous portions. It would be a 5 star review if not for the chicken in my wrap. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the driest chicken I have ever eaten in my life. It was truly a struggle to chew it, and it's so sad because the other components could have made it great. There was also zero spice to the wrap, despite the name. I would still like to give them another try, but this was a disappointing first impression.