In Season, Saturday, March 21, 2026 - Two for take out lunch for the beach…read more My wife has been bragging about these folks for months so we thought to stop in and see how they are for a few sandwiches?! VERY GOOD is the short answer! My wife got the Polo Toscano - grilled chicken on an awesome sourdough bread that I believe comes in from New Jersey? She decided to take a little bite in their roomy parking lot!!!! AND the result was we did not make it over KMI/Hatchett Creek Bridge heading to Nokomis Beach..... I got the "stump"/end of the bread with a little bit of chicken / cheese etc. So will have to go by her assessment. 9/10 I got the Lukie - portabella, asparagus, zucchini, roasted red pepper cheese (provolone and they let me try a piece before they made the sandwich!!! WOW that is no Dietz & Watson or Publix brand cheese - right out of the Italian market in NY or Philly!!) They put balsamic and oil on and the veggies were sauté etc. And there in was the only issue. Flavor and ALL ingredients were great....... but the sourdough bread was a soggy sponge by the time I cracked it open on the beach about 30 minutes later. The vinegar, the liquids from the sauté, the oils and etc. I WILL be going back for this exact thing next time, BUT will get it "dry" or dressing on the side. I picked it apart and threw well over 1/2 the roll in the trash. 5/10 Really good first visit for me and EASY PEASY fix so check back on my update...... OR go there yourself and find out how great they are! I spoke to a few friends and the overwhelming feedback was very good food and selection....but prices are a bit high for a deli/takeout.

Excellent food, service and ambience. Great value for money well spent! Super lunch spot.read more

The lasagna is terrific. The semenola bread is delicious. It isn't fancy, but it is warm and…read morefriendly. I have been back and will go again.

Wow, wasn't expecting an authentic Italian deli around here, but here we are. From the braciole, to…read morethe porchetta, to the crazy aged provolone, and don't forget the sfoglietele.... And the sandwiches, yes. Four stars, would be five with good rolls. Theirs are way way too chewy for anything but wet pork or beef. And let me add, the waitstaff is topnotch attentive.

Papa's is a Venice treasure! It was with the previous owner and will continue to be with Pedro, the…read morenew owner. Papa's carries cuts of meat that are relatively unavailable at big markets, like Petite Tenders, which are like a small tenderloin and a perfect size for dinner for 2. They also carry Tri Tip, which is a cut you will not easily find in Florida. We just cooked one with a Santa Ynez bbq sauce as the marinade and a puréed amount saved for use as a topping. It melts in your mouth! Papa's also has a great collection of prepared foods in small and larger containers that are like homemade...because they are! Stop by and check out the store. You'll find something you like!

Amazing meats and service. I love this place. Remember call ahead for large chicken salad orders…read more It doesn't last long because it's the best around.

This place IS DOG FRIENDLY. There is one right here now. Ignore the naysayers. This place is great…read more Great lunch special hot dogs and chips, fountains soda or drought beer $6.95. Sprecher root beer--- AWESOME. Fabulous sandwiches. .99 cents for a can of coke. NY style Hot pastrami sandwich $9.60 These prices are unbeatable. Booth and bar seating. Nice music overhead at a calm volume. Nice place to eat.

Great food. Great Service and Great Prices. Kelsey's isn't just for good people, It's where good…read morepeople meet. Whether it's a working lunch or lunch with friends. You cannot go wrong here.

Stopped by Ana's Deli in Sarasota and tried the "Anna's Way" -- wow!…read more The Anna's Way sandwich was absolutely incredible -- piled high with perfectly sliced turkey, cheeses, crisp cucumbers, and their signature Anna's sauce. The sauce gives it that perfect balance of tang and savory richness that takes the flavor to the next level. The bread was fresh and had just the right texture to hold all the fillings without getting soggy. Every bite was a perfect mix of flavors and textures -- creamy, crunchy, savory, and satisfying. The team behind the counter was friendly, efficient, and clearly takes pride in what they serve. If you're in Sarasota, do yourself a favor and order Anna's Way.

Love this place. It's a no frills sandwich shop. They don't have much. But what they have - is…read moreawesome! They are sandwich specialists. I love that Anna's sauce that they put on the sandwiches. Yum. You can buy a side of it if you want more. They don't go cheap on the meat. It's a meaty sandwich. I enjoyed the surfer and the skater. They have plenty of seating inside and a couple tables outside. A lot of people take their order to go. I always stop by this place for a healthy, filling lunch. They're open every day of the week! Parking is plentiful. Stop by and get a sandwich.

Fabulous food! My son and I had the Italian and a Cuban sandwiches and they were the best we've…read morehad! Love to find local gems like Southside Deli.

After my colonoscopy, I needed protein so Southside was convenient. Somewhat dated interior but…read morethe food remains very good. My Greek omelette was very good and satisfying. Service with a smile- order at counter and they bring you your order.

Stopped by Corkscrew Deli for the daily special and honestly... you can't beat it…read more The price point is almost unheard of for the quality you're getting -- fresh, generous, and consistently good. Add in friendly, easygoing service and it's the kind of local spot you keep coming back to. Simple, solid, and always worth it.

A small hole in the wall that has great sandwiches. The staff took my order with a friendly smile…read more The daily specials are great.

Hey folks, you know what my love language is? FOOD. And this place speaks my language. Here from…read moreout of town and we came here 2 days in a row for lunch. First day, Caesar salad with bagel chip croutons, chicken and some Parmesan cheese. STELLAR. Who dreamed up bagel crisp croutons and where have they been all my life??? Great chicken. Perfectly dressed salad. Fresh lettuce. The next day I had a corned beef on rye. Oh my God!!!!!! Freshly baked bread, moist corned beef. Better than the last time I had one in NYC. Side salad was fresh greens that seemed like they were from the farmer's market. I am not sure who oversees the food here or dreams up the menu, but well done. Well done!

Beautiful place. When you walk in it feels like you are going to have the most amazing meal ever…read more We both selected the PAM breakfast. One was ordered as is and it was rated 7 out of 10. OUCH The other PAM was modified and I rated this one the same. Another OUCH I wanted so much to love this place but when you're eating your meal and thinking my OJ at home is sooo much better than this one. I wonder how long this bacon has been sitting around because it's dry and tough? THAT's NOT GOOD. Food should taste fresh as though it was just made, FOR ME. This food was not. It lacked flavor was not very warm and again did not express freshness. Bagel was also just okay. No where near a New York Bagel. Overall for a restaurant to be memorable each individual item has to be the best. This results in a total amazing meal. This meal unfortunately was not amazing just Okay. What was good? Glad you asked. Coffee was warm & tasted good. Extra points for providing real cream on the side. Love that! It's a great touch! The cream cheese was excellent. Service was also good. I think this place has great potential but definitely needs a new chef with more upscale, fresh ideas.

Since it's Saint Patty's day, I ordered a Reuben sandwich to go. It was packaged securely and…read moresurvived the trip home. This time, plenty of lean corned beef and the proper ratio of meat to sauerkraut to Russian dressing. My faith has been restored.

Decided to give this deli one more time before seeing the Tina Turner Broadway Show…read more The Rachel Sandwich was great, the chicken salad sandwich was great , the potato pancakes were good and the potato salad was good. The Pastrami whole sandwich wasn't good. The pastrami was dry ,overcooked and full of grizzle. Service was slow as they were very busy. We didn't have time to complain because it took so long to get served and we had to make the show.

A favorite of mine for east European groceries, I can find my soups. Seasonings, and the deli will…read morealso make specialty cuts. A little taste of home to many I'm certain. Lots of goodies to shop without all those American poisons. Service is excellent and store is very orderly and clean.

The good: I was so surprised to find a Ukrainian deli store…read morehere! We were eating nearby when we saw the sign for this spot and decided we had to check it out. The cashier was so kind and let my toddler pick out a free lollipop. The medovik (honey cake) here was supreme! It was perfectly moist and didn't have an old fridge smell (sometimes other medoviks I've had from deli shops taste like the air, fridge or deli meats they are next to). Their fresh cakes looked so scrumptious. I also got some baked kefir drink here. The store is very organized and clean. They had a lot of deli meat options. The bad: It's bad that I can't find a similar place with medovik like theirs closer to me! The interesting: They sold a lot of Easter related things like Easter bread.