This establishment is truly a local gem. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and expertly…read moreprepared, with a homemade quality that reflects genuine care and attention. I have visited several times, and each experience has been exceptional. The Southern hospitality is outstanding--the woman at the register is warm, welcoming, and always brings a positive energy to the space. Located on Main Street in Dunn, this small spot exemplifies how the best meals often come from locally owned establishments like this one!

Wow and wow, all reviews are so correct ! Stopped in On our…read moreway from Fl to Ct, and after last night terrible dinner we were hungering for a good meal, this did not disappoint! Honey had tomato soup and the "Almost -traditional Reuben " He was so happy ordered another half ! I so enjoyed "Life of Riley" and super yummy loaded potato salad. Per the previous reviews felt the need to purchase the poppy seed dressing, Jamie's recipe. All servers were nice and attentive,catch ya all on the way back

If your looking for for a good breakfast or lunch with excellent value then the Deli Works is your…read moreplace . The food is first rate and freshly made .I particularly love the breakfast sausage patties they serve .There are lots of good choices to try. Service is efficient and simple ,upon walking in place your order and your food is brought to your table . The ambiance of the place is a little low-key .The star of this place is the food not the atmosphere .The food's quality overshadows the atmosphere. That's the real reason I enjoy this little place so much.

I love their food. Good price. Nice staff. It's got a cool atmosphere…read more This place hasn't been consistent with hours. Frustrating because I drive out of my way to eat there. Just last week on Jan 13th or 14th..... it was 730am. The door was locked. I see someone clearly back there behind the kitchen doors. It sucks because now I don't feel like driving down anymore. I have been recommending this place to everyone too. Customers shouldn't have to call ahead of time to see if you're open during your normal hours of operation. Great food though. A successful restaurant requires consistency, and unfortunately for this business, it isn't consistent. Damn shame.

The Food is delicious and the owner and staff members are welcoming and enrolling. A lovely place…read moreto steal away for lunch. Ty!

Food fresh and great! Sandwiches , desserts and customer service…read more Local restaurant that cares about the product .... They send out the door

New York Corner Deli was our breakfast place when we stayed at Topsail Beach in the summer of 2022,…read moreand at Surf City in the summers of 2025 and 2026. Conveniently located in the center of Topsail Island, it was a 15-minute drive from our 2022 Airbnb stay. With next two stays at Saltwater Suites in 2025, the drive was less than 5 minutes. In the three stays, we had breakfast here six times. It had everything we wanted. My son and I are sticklers for routine. In the first four visits, we ordered the same thing: 2 scrambled eggs with toast & home fries for me, and pancakes for him. Orders were placed at the counter. Then we went upstairs to the dining area and waited for the orders to be served. There were no issues with the order, food or service during these visits. In both 2022 visits, I had coffee; in both 2025 visits, I had Mountain Dew. Refills are free for both coffee and soda. My order tasted better than a similar one I had at Tick Tock Diner in New York City. It was great value for money. I always felt that I ate enough to last me through lunch. There was no reason to try anything different. Unlike Tick Tock Diner, NY Corner Deli did not have any TVs in the dining area. I appreciated this as we go to the beach to get away from the world. Furthermore, there weren't many people in the dining area whenever we were here (before 9am). Can't speak for the dining experience at any other time of the day. Things were slightly different when we visited in 2026. Pancakes were not available, so son had french toasts in both visits. In the first visit, I ordered my usual; in the second visit, I tried something different and ordered western omelet (with toast & home fries). Don't let the photo fool you. The western omelet was bigger than it looked. "Hearty" is an understatement. It was so filling that I skipped lunch and had a light dinner. Mountain Dew was no longer available as the establishment defected to Coca-Cola, so I had Coke Classic both times. If you like a decent breakfast and a quiet atmosphere, New York Corner Deli is the place to be. It will continue to be our breakfast place whenever we are in the Topsail / Surf City area.

Welcome to the NY Corner Deli, a bizarre, whiplash-inducing cafe located just a seashell's throw…read morefrom the ocean that is trying hard to mimic a gritty Manhattan bodega, despite the fact that you can literally smell coconut sunscreen from the front door. The walls are covered in black-and-white prints of the Brooklyn Bridge, sepia-toned yellow cabs, and metal street signs screaming Broadway and 5th Ave. The seating is divided into two thrillingly average, non-beachy options: Upstairs or Downstairs. Both levels feature the exact same standard-issue, wobbly metal diner chairs, with vinyl tables upstairs. The menu is an everything menu, nothing specific, no specialties, consider this a one stop shop for anytime of the day. It serves up a breakfast that is heavy, completely unpretentious, and designed to fill you to the brim. Like the rest of the menu, it doesn't aim for culinary innovation; it aims for maximum density and they are open when everyone else is closed. By the time you scrape the plate clean, you are utterly, heavily full and ready to take on the day. Cheers!

First time visiting this place. Walking in it's welcoming. Big open space. Felt like a 80's dinner…read morewith the tables and chairs. Go up to the counter to order you can see your food being made. You're basically looking into the kitchen. Turns out there's a drive thru too. Tv in the dinner area. They also sell hand made welcome signs for your front door home and wreaths. I've just moved here so this seems to be a good sub n sandwich place so far. The town is pretty small so to find a diamond in the rough like this is a plus. I gotten the 2 meats sub and meatballs sub. The 3 meats was really good. I'll have to get that again. Wasn't crazy about the meatballs. Kinda plain tasting. Nothing special about it. The potato salad was amazing. I really loved that. And it's the special kinda I like. Looks hand made too. Tased great. I don't think I could find this kind in stores. Place seemed clean. No bad smells. Service was kinda slow. I must have been waiting 25 mins for 2 subs. File at the front that took my order was nice and kind. They're all wearing mask here. I would come back to try the pizza. Especially since this is the only pizza place in Hemingway. They also sell salads. No fries.

Took 30 minutes to get a cold sub. Their 1 and a half sub was…read more 3/4 of subways. Low value, high price. Will not go back.

Gotham's Deli is a great place to stop if you are looking for lunch in Downtown Smithfield. It is…read moresimilar to a New York City deli but it is located in North Carolina. The walls are decorated in sports memorabilia and September 11th tributes. When you walk in, you will see the Statue of Liberty. I tried to sit in the Mets section, but that was taken as it is a busy place, so I sat near the Yankees. I was ok with the photo of Don Mattingly and don't hate the Yankees, I just love the Mets. I made sure to spend some time in that section before leaving, seeing the 1986 tributes to Mike Piazza, Jose Reyes, and David Wright. It is just fun to be surrounded by the memorabilia. The sandwiches also follow in the New York theme. I ordered the Mr. Met, it had ham, turkey, and roast beef with lettuce, provolone, and tomatoes. I've had it before, so I knew it was good and ordered the full size rather than a half. I enjoyed every bite of it. The service was friendly, and they have daily specials with a different sub featured each day. The food was prepared fresh and fast. If you are looking for a high-quality sub, this is the place to order from.

This is real deal Queens NY! Must have the Reuben! Also the meatballs. Great service and a cool…read moreplace to eat!

Had to review this lil' deli because we had some really good food at Cora's Deli. The art on the…read morewalls made the experience one of a kind. Thank you Cora team

This place is great, deliciously affordable food that will definitely have me coming back, the…read moresauces they put on these sandwiches is absolutely phenomenal, can imagine this would be a great pickup on the way to the beach