Stopped in for a pastrami sandwich after the lunch rush, there were still several people waiting…read more Because they have specialty items and chips, drinks, around the line formation, you can always pass the wait time, looking at all the cool things! I found some spicy truffle chips I hadn't tried before. Ordered my usual, the hot pastrami on rye with deli mustard. Yum! The wait is never very long with 3 people or 20 people in line; they have lots of people behind the counter. Once your order is ready, you step to the register to pay and you on your way.

The place is a hole in the wall, authentic, old school, small deli without any frills. We loved…read morewatching the interaction with the locals - moving away from St. Louis has me missing that aspect of the community. After we ordered coffee, they looked at us and told us it would be 5-10 minutes. They had no milk and were out of creamer. Again, authentic to the community - you should order black coffee here & not past 8:30z As we sat & I realized, I leaned in and said, did you realize it's almost 11:00? Honestly, neither of us realized until after we sat down that the breakfast rush was long over and they were essentially brewing a pot just for us. They were very nice & accommodated but, boy did I feel bad once it dawned on me. Enjoyed both our bagel & knish.

SOLID spot to grab some lunch in Clayton. I've been here twice now since my initial visit, and it…read morewas delicious both times. It's counter service, you order, and they bring your items out to you. It has a cozy, provision vibe and it's definitely high on quality. I ordered a salad my first visit, and it was great! I got the chopped, which is mt favorite when I'm dining in at Pastaria. I added chicken for protein and it hit the spot. My second visit I got the viral kale chicken Caesar and it was so good! I understand the hype. They're only open lunch hours so check em out.

Coming to St. Louis for work, the first day I was in the office my team went out to lunch and…read moretouted Pastaria Deli & Wine. This was so good; we came here the whole week we were in St. Louis for lunch! The office I was working in was on the same block as Pastaria Deli & Wine, so a less than five-minute walk from the office, so no driving or need to hail an Uber was awesome. Inside there are wine bottles all over the walls and it just has this cozy, Italian café/deli vibe. Depending on when you get there, the line to the cash register can snake out the door, but it moves pretty fast. There's a surprising number of tables inside and since the weather was nice, there were several tables out in front. Each day, we had the same cashier, Carly (I believe that's her name). Carly was incredibly bubbly, cute, fun! Once we placed our order, we received a metal tag with a number on it and found a table. I didn't order any sort of specialty drink; I took advantage of the free water located near the back of the restaurant. The time from when we placed our order to getting our lunch was pretty quick, even when the place was packed for lunch. So for the three days I was in St. Louis, I ordered these three sandwiches: 1. Il Capo Italiano: Lemon ricotta, mortadella, soppressata, mozzarella, giardiniera, salted potato chips (Miss Vickie's most likely), arugula, red wine vinegar, & extra virgin olive oil on a 6.5" Union Loafers Hoagie - A jam-packed sandwich! The lemon ricotta was amazing and the crunch from the salted potato chips was excellent. Beware that this sandwich is heavy on the oils, so be prepared to "wear" this sandwich the rest of the day unless you brought your toothbrush. haha This sandwich was plenty thick, the slices of mozzarella really helped to make this sandwich thick and filling. 2. Volpi Heritage Prosciutto: Volpi Heritage prosciutto, butter, lemon olive oil, & house-made giardiniera on a 6.5" Union Loafers Hoagie - The lemon olive oil was a very pleasant flavor, not too strong. Of the three sandwiches I ordered, this was the smallest in terms of fillings but it was still plenty filling for lunch with a bag of Miss Vicky's Spicy Dill Pickle chips! 3. Chicken Bacon Ranch: Thin sliced chicken breast, bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, tomato, arugula, banana peppers, & jalapeno-ricotta ranch on a 6.5" Union Loafers Hoagie - The sliced chicken breast was piled on thick and the bacon was a welcome addition. There was plenty arugula and banana peppers inside but the jalapeno-ricotta ranch elevated this! Creamy with a slight spicy kick to it. I didn't have one bad meal here and for the quality and quantity, I felt the prices were pretty reasonable, especially in the year 2026. Pastaria Deli & Wine is an awesome lunch spot! The friendly staff, cool, authentic Italian-vibes, fast service, and the quality food, it comes together here! I can't wait to come back through St. Louis for work and stop in here again for lunch, maybe I'll even treat myself to some of their gelato!

Everything I ate was wonderful! Dare I say it's the best chicken sandwich in STL…read more... The hot chicken sandwich was not only incredibly thick and juicy, but the crust was crispy without being overwhelming or too much breading. I loved the spicy sauce that was used to make it hot chicken and somehow it didn't make the sandwich soggy at all. The slaw was more of a vinegar base, so it didn't weight it down with a heavy creamy flavor. Also the pickles were heavenly and I want to eat them on EVERYTHING. Moving onto the handcut, double fried fries. They were crispy and such a delight to see on a food truck, as far too often you get sad, pre-frozen fries. These were phenomenal and we ate every single one of them! You can practically taste the quality through the photos, they're everything and more than you'd imagine. I can't wait to try more things ASAP!

Red Dirt came out to our subdivision a few weeks ago which was a nice treat for a Sunday afternoon…read more The girls working the truck were really friendly and after we placed our order it took less than 10 minutes for us to receive it. The fries are what I would go back for since they were really the best part of the meal. The chicken sandwich was just okay for me. I think the flavor was lacking, but the chicken was moist and the breading was crunchy; I just wish it had a little more flavor. My husband had the Nashville hot chicken and said that it was just not as hot as he had hoped. This is a good option for a food truck and I would go back to order again in hopes that the flavor would be better next time!

I forget about Pali Grill cause it's not something I drive by often. That's my loss. Everything I…read morehave had here has been yummy! Freshly prepared, perfect balance of spices, etc and I always feel welcomed to the clean dining room though they seem to do a lot of take out too. The kabob as a sandwich said it came with fries and I cannot skip these fries when I come here. They are so good! The kabob was the perfect portion, wrapped with some onions and maybe other things in a pita. I enjoy the middle eastern music that typically plays in the restaurant. Because the place is rarely crowded it never feels loud. The folks who work here are friendly and genuinely want to know how the meal is, if you need anything. You see/hear this more when you are there between the busiest hours.... Today lunch for me was 2 pm so you get what I mean. Try it out and if you aren't sure what to try, ask the people working the counter. I already have suggestions for my next visit!

This is a very good Middle Eastern restaurant, with outstanding food and service. The lamb chops…read moreand kabobs were cooked perfectly, and the portion sizes were enormous. The staff were very courteous and helpful, I will definitely dine here again.

Such a great sandwich shop! They have a little bit of everything, and my favorites are the egg…read moresalad sandwich, the veggie and the eggplant Parmesan. The bread is so fresh! This location can get quite busy weekdays at lunchtime, but they keep the line moving. Service is friendly and fast. They share a parking lot with a few other businesses, but I've never had trouble finding a spot.

I love Snarf's! Such good sandwiches for a relatively good price. I've only ever ordered pickup, so…read moreI don't spend much time in the restaurant. However, every employee I've met is very nice and greets you upon entry. My favorite sandwich is the turkey with all the added toppings, but this time I ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu. It was delicious, but not sure I would order it again.

3.5 stars. I stumbled upon the southerner when I was out and about and decided to give it a shot…read more Being from Alabama and Oklahoma, I think I know good barbecue, and this was pretty good. The pros: -The variety of sauces were delicious -The brisket was moist and had food flavor -The Mac and cheese had fantastic flavor -The plate was served with pickles and onions, which I haven't seen since I left the south -Great value! The cons: -the pulled pork was dry -The Mac and cheese was super saucy -not a big variety What I sampled was delicious, and I'll keep up with the Southerner to try more food (I have my eye on the chicken and waffles on a stick).

I don't normally give high praise to food trucks. But think of this as BBQ delivery more than a…read morefood truck. The meats are properly smoked. Walking through the office today I caught the smell of delicious smoked goodness and instantly wanted some for myself. I can't tell you how happy I was to find that the aroma that caused me to lose track of my engineering responsibilities was located directly outside the front door to the building. This was my 2nd time to get a mouth watering BBQ sandwich from The Southerner. The folks running the truck are always more than helpful and provide a meal that's a good value proposition. Quality, quantity and price seem to be well balanced. Albeit a tad bit on the expensive side. Look to spend about $12 for a sandwich and side. The turkey, brisket and sausage are all great. The brisket is pulled not sliced or chopped. It makes for a great tasting sandwich that doesn't need much sauce at all. Although the sauce is pretty darn good they get 5 stars for not needing it.

This location is a hidden one. I never knew this one existed. It sits tucked away in a corner near…read morethe movie theatre. I placed an online order for pickup. I was given a 20 minute estimated pick up time, it was closer to 30 minutes. My sandwich was fresh, and my soup was hot. I'm upset that i was missing my pickle (i could eat pickles every day), but it's ok. I didn't have any interaction with any staff, so i can't speak to how customer service is. Plenty of seating inside, and the parking lot can be crowded as they are located next to other businesses. I would come back to this location!

Not only did they wait until I showed up to tell me that they did not have what was needed to make…read moremy sandwich, but I had to wait additional 15 minutes for them to make a turkey sandwich of lesser value than the original sandwich I purchased. meanwhile, other people were experiencing similar situations such as their order being said it's done, but something is missing and someone waiting much longer than me to only find out that they didn't have their cookies another person receiving the wrong sandwich and one person not receiving their sandwich at all. This is not the first time this has happened in which they've taken more of my time it made me late for things. I will never be coming back to the bread co.

This is easily a five-star review, and it's coming from someone who isn't a true BBQ lover. This…read moreplace was suggested by a local, and I am so glad that I went because it was the best BBQ that I have ever had. I wasn't sure what to order, but the friendly staff recommended that I have the brisket, and I'm so glad I heeded their advice. The brisket sandwich was the most tender meat that I have ever had. I had never had brisket before having that sandwich, now my mouth waters any time I talk about this restaurant! The cole slaw that I had as a side provided the perfect crunch and balance. My mate had the pulled pork sandwich, which was also very tender. I also loved having a variety of barbecue sauces on the table and was able to try each one. Everyone has a preference, I'm sure, but after trying each one, I am completely sold on the Carolina gold. Also, I do not typically have a fountain soda, but the cola that was on tap was some of the best that I'd ever tasted. 10 out of 10 for Sugarfire, and I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in St. Louis!

Father's Day! We stopped by later in the evening, but it is a popular spot most days and…read moreespecially on Father's Day! Join the line when you walk in, when you get to the front of the line, you tell the counter person your order, the guys behind the counter were upbeat and friendly. You move on down the line and pick your sides, proceeding to the register. Paying and getting drink cups. Go pick your table with your food if its ready or just yourself if your food isn't ready yet and they will come out and call your name. Raise your hand and they will bring it over, friendly as can be. At the location in Valley Park my standing order is brisket and tater tots , so good! But I didn't see tater tots on the menu so I switched it up and got smoked salmon with fries, and an order of hushpuppies. I got the salmon and fried up first and both were great. Salmon was smoky and flaky, the fries the hand cut style with skin on. Both tasted great with my favorite coffee BBQ sauce. The hushpuppies came out piping hot with a sweet sauce on the side. The hushpuppies were so good! I will be craving them, thinking about them now, mmm. Line moves quickly, friendly staff, good food, fantastic hushpuppies :)