I've had a number of their cleverly named deli sandwiches which were all very good, my favorite being the one they call The Body. Not sure how they came up with that name but it is partially responsible for This Body. Today I had the turkey and Brie salad, which was a total winner, and good sized. If you're looking for a new salad with a unique twist and plenty of chunks of Brie, check it out. read more

I had a Sweet Baby James the other day and I *think* I tasted some battered avocado in there? It is a rare treat for me to stop into the deli when I travel out toward Hertel. When I do, my go-to is usually the chicken caesar wrap. Yesterday I was feeling adventurous so I ordered the Chipotle chicken with avocado wrap. It was plenty satisfying. Fast service with a blue-collar, non-threatening feel (Lotsa construction workers stop here to grab a bite) on the Hertel Strip. read more

Absolutely love Joe's Deli! It's probably one of my favorite places to grab lunch on the weekend. Plus, they recently expanded their hours so you can even stop in for dinner. Yum! I've just about sampled the whole menu and really haven't had anything I didn't like. Everything tastes fresh and is made to order. My hubs especially loves the Thai Chicken Wrap which consists of mixed greens with chicken, carrots, scallions, shredded cabbage and crushed peanuts in an Asian vinaigrette. My favorite sandwich is "The Body" which reminds me of a modern take on bahn mi and consists of spiced pork loin, Sahlen's ham, pickled carrots, jalapeno slices, cucumber slices, cilantro, and a spicy sriracha mayo. Check this place out. You won't be sorry! read more

Gosh darn, I think they've got it! Love to eat at joes deli for lunch because its quick and delicious. I tried their soup for the first time and it was delicious! Southern chicken style with corn and black beans with a flavorful stock. The chicken was pulled not cubed like the fake stuff in cans. I got the Johnny be good wrap bc it had fried avocado in it! Delicious! I did ask for no tomatoes but they forgot :-( but the service is fantastic the girl who made my wrap came to my table and realized she put them on and offered to make a brand new one for me. I said no thanks bc they were pretty small and I wasn't allergic or anything so it was no big deal I just took then out. The servings of food are pretty big too I can never finish mine sink usually save Hal for later great value too read more

Meticulous eyes for detail and flavor... you'll get so much more than a standard deli experience. Mouth watering. Our new favorite. read more

Joe's Deli - Delicious multigrain bread! Not dry at all! - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I am surprised there are so few reviews here because 1) this place was awesome 2) it was busy when I arrived there on a Monday at noon! I was overwhelmed with the choices, all the sandwiches and wraps sounded awesome. I had spent a lot of time looking at the menu online (yay for a great web presence!) but really didn't know what to get. I ended up deciding on a grilled chicken wrap called the "Sweet Baby James". While ordering said wrap I accidentally said "Sweet Baby Jesus" which is also what I said once I took my first bite. The sandwich had grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, romaine, chipotle ranch and CRISPY AVOCADO. The avocado was so good. It was crispy, creamy and the perfect temperature. The chicken was not dry at all and the chipotle ranch had a nice kick to it. The lettuce and tomatoes tasted fresh. It was an awesome wrap. There are at least 4 other sandwiches/wraps that I want to try so I'm really looking forward to go back! read more

This review is for the new, 2 week old, location at 714 Maple Rd. I'm visiting the area and popped in for a bite. Staff are very accommodating and knowledgeable. I had the '1332 Original. This is a classic pastrami on rye served with chips (good chips) and the ubiquitous delicious deli dill to cleanse the palate. 'The better to eat you with, my dear!" (Speaking to the sandwich). No beer license yet so I had water. The pastrami is excellent and in a good stack on the soft seedless rye bread - with mustard, of course. Slaw was crisp and nicely sauced - not too sweet. Clean, simple seating inside tables or counter and outside tables share with Pizza place next door. This will be hugely successful as it builds upon the know-how and reputation of the other 2 Joe's Deli locations. read more

Service/ambiance - This medium-sized restaurant has classic deli flair, with a long counter and white boards displaying their wares. Seating consists of comfortable, ample booths coupled with bar-style counters and a decent sized patio. The staff was friendly and fast, greeted us immediately and encouraged us to get comfortable on the patio, stating they would bring our food outside when we offered to wait for it. Food - Old school portions & classic recipes meet new-school culinary twists. My hearty tuna melt, purchased with the optional avacado, came with pepper jack cheese and tomato - it was a creamy symphony of flavors you wouldn't necessarily picture going well together. My bf's Hertel Alley featured ham, pork loin, Swiss & American cheese with French fries & coleslaw right in the sandwich, topped with honey mustard. Everything tasted fresh and non-greasy - it was great to see thought put into the textures of the ingredient combinations and the bread was perfectly toasted. The meals were a great value - a huge sandwich and potato chips (took half home of both), a side of Greek pasta salad (YUM!) and a Stewart's orange cream soda were $11 and change. If you haven't checked out their menu yet, do yourself a favor... http://www.joesdelionline.com/menu.html It is drool-worthy. I was also impressed they had multiple vegetarian options and soups of the day, including a delicious-sounding chicken Thai coconut. read more

Wow!!!! Traveling through New York and found this place thanks to yelp! The sandwiches were amazingly good! Great portion size for the price. I had the muffuletta and my husband had the Italian beef. They were both so good. Quick, friendly service, too! A place you must stop at if you are on buffalo. read more

Joe's sandwiches are excellent; I generally order pickup for lunch a couple times a week and I've never had anything I didn't like. The daily specials are usually a win, offering unique options ("loganberry" tacos on kimmelweck tortillas, for example) and off-the-menu sandwiches like The Cutlet are fantastic. Chicken with spinach, cheese, spicy sauce... yum. Most of the hot sandwiches are huge, and eating more than half results in an afternoon food coma. Sides are also great, the potato salad is a favorite with red potatoes, celery, carrots and NO ONIONS! I can't eat raw onions so as a rule it is super hard for me to find an amenable potato salad that I haven't made myself. Fries are also good. The only down-"side" (see what I did there?) is that occasionally the chips that come as a default taste stale. Service is always prompt and friendly, and while the sandwiches are on the expensive side, the quantity more than makes up for it. Overall would definitely recommend for a deli lunch. read more

I went during the anniversary special and that was amazing! It was my first time grabbing a sandwich here and man will I be back! Everything is so fresh and tasty, not to mention the combinations can we different be so amazing! Service was spot on, even during all the madness! Will be back! read more

We tried the catering service today because of the 4.5 star rating. The sandwiches were made on fresh bread and wraps with a generous serving of fresh meat. The chef salad was made with a nice mixture of greens, sprouts, cukes and tomatoes. We also had pickles, cookies chips and soda. I couldn't order sandwiches off a menu for what we were charged. It was a great deal. The order was delivered and set up according to schedule and absolutely no issues. When has that ever happeded?! I will use them again! read more

Always great food... Awesome fries... Variety of soups and sandwiches that will peak your interest. Try the 534 Elmwood or Hertel /Colvin and tell me what you think read more

I know people are obsessed with Joe's Deli, but my experience here was just decent. I'm a fan, don't get me wrong but I wasn't blown away by any means. The inside reminded me of delis I used to go to in NYC. The prices are great, unbeatable in fact. Less than $3 for homemade soups and around $7 for wraps, yes. I was overwhelmed with the variety of sandwich options. They had beer battered haddock tacos which really tempted me. I went with one of their salad specials, although I guess you can build your own on any given day, quite a variety of ingredients you can add. I went with a beet salad with grilled chicken, goat cheese, pickled onions, pistachios and a balsamic dressing on the side. The dressing was the perfect consistency and really enhanced the flavor of this MASSIVE salad I received. (Enough for two meals.) I wasn't a HUGE fan of the pistachio, beet, pickled onion combination, a little too much acidity for my palate. I thought there could have been a bit more grilled chicken too. Friends of mine split a sandwich, which they claimed was enough for two but didn't look too big to me. Next time I come here I will try a wrap or a sandwich. The seating here is different than the Joe's on Elmwood, bar seating in the window and a couple tables when you first walk in. More of a grab some food and take it home place in my opinion. read more

Joe's Deli - Salad of the day; Beets, goat cheese, pistachios, chicken, pickled onions - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

If you can't find something on this menu that you like, you should be a monk or something. Creative sandwiches and delicious soups fill the old school chalkboard menu. Not a lot of seating for in-house dining, but it's a deli experience just like the places in the big cities. The side salads and specials are always creative and delicious. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

There was a little wait to get our subs, but once we got them very delish and I would definitely go again. I got the Jimmy's Cuban and it was so very good. I would like to try their other subs as well! Oh and they have pop in a bottle and that adds a fun twist! read more

I'm never going to Subway again! This place was simply phenomenal! Huge sandwiches. Free chips with the sandwiches. Old school soda pop. It's not a foot long but you probably still get more meat that a sub from Subway. Thanks Maria for sharing this gem. read more

Just stopped in to grab a few sandwiches and deli salads. The place is presentable certainly has the potential to be a great sandwich shoppe but lacks people who have the ability to breath life and vitality to the place. A very blah feeling from the employees. It needs people who are creative with food. My sandwiches were one note , deli salads were passable. Potatoes were on the verge of being under cooked . They should always be on the verge of overcooked soft is always better it soaks up the flavors and adds to the salad. It need seasoning as well. The chicken in the chicken salad was real breast meat but way over poached, my opinion is broil / roast skin on chicken breasts w/ S&P and peel skin off and it will be moist & succulent. Also can season chicken to create cajun chicken salad, Thai season for Thai chicken salad. Get creative man! Skin can be broiled to a crisp and added as chicken skin bacon cut into strips & put on the sandwich as a crunch element. Cole slaw was good , Italian pasta salad need more vinegar & seasoning. Best thing was they had Stewart's soda. Haven't been in Joe's since it opened wasn't impressed then , thought if time went by they'd grow & improve . The place looks like old time sandwich shop just lacks the soul & lineage I will come back to try it again in a few years to see if they've improved. Not willing to spend my hard earned money there any time soon. I've owned restuarants out of state and know it's not easy you always have to be on top of everything to stay in business. People today are very critical patrons and there's so much competition. Good luck Joe's read more

I checked out this place for lunch a couple of days ago with my coworkers. I was so happy they had parking so we didn't have to park on the street or search for parking. I have been trying to get healthier so I wanted to stick with a healthier meal option. This was so hard to do because they have so many menu options that looked so yummy! Next time I come I am going to be unhealthy and try a signature sandwich! I decided on a hummus wrap. It was really good and had a bit of a kick to it that I really enjoyed. Great choice for those who are vegatarian or for those looking something a little on the healthy side. I decided to be rebellious and eat the homemade chips and pickle that came with the meal. The chips were so good! I liked the pepper that was sprinkled on top and they were so crunchy and tasty! When my meal arrived they served it on bread instead of in a wrap like I though it would and when I brought it to their attention they apologized and put it on a wrap with no questions asked. Great customer service! The portions are large too (or large for me) so I even had half of my wrap to eat as a leftover. Good sandwich place to try for lunch with lots of options to choose from. read more

Lots of options for soups and specialty Sandwhichs! Perfect for this time of year. All the ingredients are fresh and the portions are very generous. I love everything that I order from them. Tried some of their new soups today. Stuffed pepper Mac and cheese and the tortellini pesto- both incredible. If you are taking it home and not eating it there ask them to double bag them or wrap in plastic or they will get all over your car (just a tip not an issue with the service). read more

Good food and reasonable prices. New rewards program for frequent guest. Try the soups

The pastrami sandwiches have been mostly consistently great - been getting them at that spot since the late 1980s, although "Joe's" is a recent incarnation of the deli. However, the other day got one that was more fat than not, marbled throughout with just islands of meat. Horrid. Threw it out. The sales lady was kind enough to give a credit and to call back the next business day. Next business day the manager got on the line and said she would not honor the credit. Ouch! Dashed hopes! Misled! So buyer beware. Whoever cuts the meat may not care about the quality of the cut you get. This deli can't deserve a high rating with that kind of service. It'll be a long time before the sting of rejection has worn off and this customer again casts a shadow on their doorstep. read more

The service was fine and the place looks nice, even though there was no one there. To me the place lookes exactly like what you would expect from a NY deli, which is A-OK with me. I may have ordered the wrong thing or came on an off day, but I wasn't impressed with this place. I ordered the 1322 Original pastrami, the sandwich was good but noting to rave about. The pastrami wasn't necessarily dry but it wasn't juicy either. My girlfriend got the Italian Beef without the Hot Cherry Peppers, maybe the peppers are what make the sandwich... Needles to say, she was disappointed with it, she said there was too much meat that wasn't juicy and not much of anything else. read more

Outstanding sandwiches! I had The Body', while my son had the '1822 Original' and we both loved our sandwich. Chips and a pickle to top of the meal. Not a bad dinner for under $20. I've been there before, and it is my go to place to cure the pastrami fix. All the sandwiches are huge, and quite filling. Well worth the money read more

This place was yummy. The food was well prepared and tasty. It was easy to order and come pick up. The sizes are really big and fill you up enough for lunch and dinner! They didn't provide enough ketchup for the fries however. read more

If DiBella's is my favorite standard sub shop in Buffalo, Joe's Deli takes the crown as the best specialty sandwich shop here. I'm kind of disappointed that it took me over a year to try this place and that it took a catered meal from them to even hear about it. There definitely need to be more reviews for this place b/c it's clearly a very popular spot. We walked in during lunch time on a weekday and all ~10 tables were occupied with a short line to order. The extensive menu is much like Marco's down the street - some creative and some classics all done well. The Reuben recommended by many was solid - you're given the option of traditional sauerkraut or coleslaw and I had to go slaw b/c I'm a sucker for that on a sandwich. My only wish is if the bread was lightly toasted b/c otherwise, it's a just plain sliced rye. Also, the chips that come w/ the sandwich are just a mixture of Ruffles/Lays. For the high quality of the sandwich, they need to pair that with some better chips. Regardless, I see myself coming here often in the future. read more

Go to Joe's Deli, it is an awesome spot. It's tough to find a quality deli in the Queen City, but this is it. Their fish fry is the best in Buffalo. Try any sandwich, they're all phenomenal. My favorite is the steak sub "Frank Stallone." Every experience here has been great. Their sister company Buffalo Catering has taken care of us for multiple family parties, and has always been a big hit. read more

I am happy to find a deli down the street from us on Hertel with interesting sandwich selections! I had the Rachael Ann, which is turkey , Lorraine swiss cheese, sauerkraut or cole slaw, with Russian dressing on marble rye. Everything was super fresh! Next visit, I want to try a Muffaletta sandwich, as outside of New Orleans (and Lagniappe's here in B-Lo) it's pretty much an unusual sandwich to find! Just need to be in a daring mood ;) I look forward to trying their soups, as I am a HUGE soup-head ;) We will definitely come back!! read more

I was a huge Joe's fan for years now. I've lived down the street from both the Elmwood and Hertel locations and they never used to let me down. Except the last two times I've been there. On this most recent visit, we got a cutlet sandwich, a Cuban, and the "I love Josie". The chicken cutlets were burnt to a crisp and my Josie sandwich (which used to be my favorite) was tasteless. The weird part is, the two times our food has been sub-par has only been through takeout. But dining inside has never been as bad. I'm not sure what's changed, aside from quality, but something's different. Please, Joe's, go back to your old quality so I can love you again! read more

I haven't been over to the new location on Elmwood yet, but the Hertel Ave store is close by and a frequent lunchstop. The cookies that you can get for dessert are larger than the pancakes served at some restaurants. Joe's has a pretty vast array of sandwiches and wraps to satisfy every taste bud and will work with you and sub out to make your sandwich what you want. No gripes there. While the standing menu is pretty awesome, check out the modest list of specials, they change weekly and are always worthy of inspection. I'm personally holding out for the return of the chicken and biscuits. But treats await. Avoid the king and the clown (like Bourdain would say) and get a decent lunch. read more

I used to live on Commonwealth Ave 5 years ago, 8 houses from Hertel Ave. I went here often for dinner after work. However, I just picked food up from here, and something changed drastically. Either they downgraded ingredients, they are under new management, or they don't care as much, the place is just not the same. It's a shame, but they lost a customer. read more

This place is definitely a good place to grab a bite to eat. Food is great, lots of choices. Staff is friendly and helpful. Really enjoy the choice of wraps or sandwiches, and the Fresh made fries and chips are awesome. read more

I love beef on weck, and at this deli, the beef on weck is some of the best that you will find!

Joe's deli will never disappoint. Ordered my team lunch from there today and they loved it. The guys that got the the Stallone would not stop raving about it. Staple of North Buffalo. read more

Got the fish fry..it was nice and crispy but there was a little bit too much batter and not enough fish.

Went in yesterday around lunch time. I expected it to be busy, but it wasn't terribly. The place is clean and simple. The menu was clear and concise and the staff was more than willing to help my company who had some specific dietary restrictions. You go in, place your order, find a seat and a few minutes later food comes out. Try their 1322 Original if you don't know what else to order and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Yes, what everyone else said, thank you Yelpers for another great find. I tried the Italian sandwich which comes with prosciutto, salami, mozzarella, arugula, was delicious every bite. Service was good too, I will stop here again on my next visit to Buffalo. read more

It's a great sign that after years of eating here I'm still trying to make my way through the regular menu, but keep getting distracted with ordering off the ever changing specials menu. Still like the original location best on Hertel. The menu creativity is awesome! Bring on the pickled onions, yum. read more

Joe's Deli - Love variety & creativity with specials menu every time! - Delis Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Joe's Deli was a spur of the moment decision that turned into a pleasant surprise. The menu was written on large chalkboards above the traditional style deli counter. Sandwiches and wraps for all tastes preferences were displayed with a section for specials. All were offered at a reasonable price. Every order comes with a complimentary side of kettle cooked chips unless you upgrade to an alternative at an additional cost. Overall, cute neighborhood lunch spot, they do serve beer here which was a neat plus! Decor was a little dingy so it lost one star for me but if you're not into the fancy, hipster-esque vibe that sometimes presents itself now a days this place is a hot spot. read more

The sandwiches are good, but don't expect to get the extra dressing you pay for. The past 6 times I've placed an order online it's included an extra cup of honey mustard for .50$ And actually got the dressing twice. read more