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    Lil Papi’s International Deli

    4.7 (243 reviews)
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    #30 Primo Italiano
    Nina S.

    I don't usually leave reviews based off DoorDash orders, but this place absolutely deserves one. I got the primo italiano and it was incredible from the first bite to the last. The bread was fresh and perfectly toasted, the meats were high quality and piled generously, and the flavors were balanced without being overwhelming. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. Even after delivery, everything held up really well, which says a lot. Nothing was soggy, everything tasted fresh, and it felt like something you'd get straight from the counter. The portion size was great and definitely worth it. If you're in CLT and thinking about trying Lil Papi's Italiano, do it. I'll absolutely be ordering again.

    Grilled chicken club
    Westyn R.

    Lil papi has it going on! There's a large menu but the staff helped me decide what to choose based on what I like. The ambiance is a local spot, I noticed lots of people grabbing to go orders. I felt kind of "basic" when I ordered the grilled chicken club, because of all the "international" and unique options there were. But when my sandwich came out and I bit into it, it was far from basic. It was a top tier sandwich. The bread tasted freshly baked. Airy, crispy and soft. The marinated chicken was tender. What stood out the most though was the addition of the green sauce and honey chipotle sauce. It's a brilliant combo that worked so well with this sandwich. I didn't put the thing down once until I was finished it was so good. I also had the Dominican potato salad. While I'm not sure what made it Dominican, it's on par with all the other great potato salads I've had. Lil papi has gained itself a new loyal customer. I can't wait to try more!

    First Time here! 11-14-2025
    Ivy S.

    I have mixed reviews about this place. I ordered a salad and sandwich. The guy making the sandwiches seemed fairly new and had to ask a lot of questions about where he could find the items to make my sandwich. The sandwich was turkey, bacon, cheese, and I added sun-dried tomatoes and extra pickles. He refused to put the extra pickles on my sandwich because he said it would make it soggy. The bread comes from the next door Mexican bakery and is thick, so I asked again to let me be the judge of the sogginess. It wasn't soggy when I got home to eat it, nor did he include extra pickles on the side. For a deli, I didn't get the "deli" feel. I'd rather my meats be sliced kind of thinly, but the slice cuts were thick, which made the sandwich weight at least 3 pounds. It was heavy. I could barely eat half of it. Usually, that's a good thing, but it lacked flavor. I didn't taste any of their "lil papi's style" seasonings, even though that's how I ordered it, minus tomato. I felt like I was bothering the sandwich maker, so I didn't ask anymore questions after he told me he thought more than 2 pickles would be too many. The pickles tasted bread and butter, so I was okay that he didn't put more on there. I like dill pickles better. The ambience was okay for a small space. There were tables and chairs to sit inside and a few outside to enjoy the sunshine. Try it out and let me know what you thought!

    Peter M.

    Was in town, hungry, and looking for something new to me. Lil Papi's popped up at the top of my Yelp search for "lunch near me." Cool! The kicker, however, was other members of my Yelp Posse of Pals had also been here and wrote great reviews. Thanks Ashley F, Victoria L, Edward P, Suzanne A, and Daniel P! I decided on the Buenos Aries with chips. Excellent sandwich, just OK Ruffles--I prefer a selection of small bags from which to choose. The Sammie was hot, juicy, and filled to the rafters. I liked it a lot. If I lived here, I could see myself working through their large and diversified international menu of subs, paninis, arepas, and quesadillas one delicious meal at a time. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter scanning the menu for the next victim. Support local. Go here.

    This is the number 77 the chicken they also have it in pork.Amazing!!!
    Mary W.

    Oh my goodness this place cost my eye today so I stopped in and had a number 77 and my sister had a number 97. The food was so fresh and good. The bread is amazing here ambience is very casual but clean the people behind the counter were very nice as well. Definitely a go to place you wanna eat everything! The price per sandwich is about $11 but it's definitely well worth it

    81. Buenos Aires
    Michael A.

    Outstanding! Gotta love little papis. Fresh juicy steak piled on my buenos ares put me in a good mood so did the fresh toppings and freshly baked bread. Oh and it was perfectly seasoned, the sandwich was so good with the added chimichurri sauce. Just thinking of it is making me drool right now. 10/10 100/100

    81. Buenos Aires
    Lori C.

    Obviously I've been living under a rock because I had never heard of Lil Papi's before today. I drive to the concord area about every other month, sometimes I don't stop because I'm headed to Charlotte but this time we stopped on our way back to Winston from Concord and wanted to grab dinner before it got too late. We didn't get there until almost 8pm on a Friday night and it was hopping with call in orders and people eating in. After checking out the huge menu we placed our order at the counter and took a seat. We ordered the NY chop cheese and the Buenos Aries. It took almost 30 min to get our food but like I mentioned before they were busy and I was patient. When it came it was hot and fresh. First bite of my NY Chop Cheese was the crunch of the roll and gooey beef, cheese and all the condiments. Plan on at least 6 napkins for this one! Every bite was dripping with sauce but the flavors were balanced and so good. The chop cheese I've had in New York City was served on a soft hoagie roll but I loved the crispy texture of the one served here at Lil Papi's. My husbands Buenos Aries was a flavor bomb with the added bonus of the chimichurri sauce. It was super juicy and left a puddle of delicious juice on the paper he enjoyed dipping his last few bites in. Both sandwiches were generous portions and I didn't need any sides at all to be full and satisfied. Lil Papi's has such a huge menu though it would be a challenge to try everything. People were also grabbing cookies and other desserts they had to offer but we were too stuffed to even think about it this trip. I immediately told my son all about Lil Papi's so he could also give it a try sometime.

    Ashley F.

    Once again Lil Papi's came through with stellar food! I had my usual banh mi sandwich and loved it so much! It's always perfect lol. This sandwich is such a flavor explosion!! It's so good I never want to order anything different. I also ordered their Greek salad and it was really good. Everything was chopped up into bite size pieces and that made it so much easier to eat and enjoy. Looooove this place!!!

    #81. Buenos Aires. Damn good sandwich.
    Edward P.

    Another good experience at Lil Papi's. This is one of my favorite places to stop in for lunch around Concord. The vibe is relaxed and in nice days you can sit at the tables outside. The folks inside know their stuff and make your sandwich fresh. Basically, you place your order for one of many internationally themed sandwiches at the counter, you pay at the register and are given a number. A server brings your sandwich to the table. The star of this show is the bread. It's made in an adjacent bakery by hand and is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend Lil Papi's.

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    Suzanne A.

    First time at Lil Papi International Deli. Its a small but very clean deli. You can eat there or grab takeout. Everyone is very nice. It took me longer to order and they were patient. I had the bacon cheeseburger quesadilla which was very tasty. A bit greasy but tasty. The sandwiches looked really good. I plan to try one of them next time. Prices are reasonable for the portion you get. I will definitely be back.

    Cheese steak
    Nick K.

    I had Lil Papi for the 1st time tonight & it did not disappoint!! Both sandwiches were so good! Tasty & fresh! Bread was so good too! Would recommend!

    ##65 Pancho Villa Torta * with added pineapple sauce and pineapple chunks
    Sydney M.

    Phenomenal! This was probably the best sandwich Ive had since moving to Charlotte. They make their bread FRESH (they own the bakery next door). This obviously is a MASSIVE sandwich and could only eat half when I was dining in. I took the 2nd half togo for lunch the next day, and reheated so well! Bread wasnt soggy and everything tasted *almost* as good as day one. And a HUGE menu with a ton of options! Ample seating inside and is served relatively quickly! Even can enter a phone number for rewards!! Ive been preaching this place from the rooftops!

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    Rusty J.

    We tried this place for the first time and enjoyed our food very much. The menu is large. The location is convenient. I ordered a rice bowl. The ingredients were fresh. The portion size was huge. It came with hummus and tzatziki sauce on the side. Others in my party got sandwiches. They were good as well. The restaurant is clean. They have a 97.5 sanitation grade. The atmosphere is upbeat. The employees were friendly enough. I paid at the register and dropped a tip in the tip bucket labeled and provided by the restaurant. Once I sat down and looked at the receipt I discovered that they also put a tip on the bill. They received a huge "tip" counting the one I gave and the one they slid in on the bill. They never even came to our table after our was brought out. That's not a good practice and not appreciated.

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    All sandwiches we had were amazing ! Great lightning fast service all cooked to order!

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    Can't believe we been living here so long and just been. Excellent sandwich will be returning next week

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    Got the Grilled Chicken Club. Flavors were spot on. Service was fast! Nice atmosphere!

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    Good food. Average price. Friendly staff. Vast selection of menu items. Staff was helpful and picking out what I wanted to eat.

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    A jackpot for sandwich lovers. Each and every one I have tried has been exceptional. Fresh produce, succulent meats, and bread to die for.

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    So many different sandwiches from all over the world to choose from. Good quality food, good value pricing.

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    I love the tuna sandwich. I request the bread be warmed/pressed. Friendly staff as well.

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    Pump Social

    Pump Social

    4.4
    (16 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Pump Social is one of the more unique lunch spots in downtown Concord, located in a renovated old…read moregas/service station. The concept is really well done, with a fun atmosphere, a large outdoor patio with covered picnic tables, and a small indoor seating area. It was just too hot to enjoy the patio during our visit, so we opted to eat inside. The menu focuses on sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls. Our group tried three sandwiches: the La Familigia, the Big Schlepper, and the Hillcrest. The La Familigia was enjoyable. The combination of capicola, Genoa salami, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, arugula, and the spicy pickled pepper spread on ciabatta created a flavorful, well-balanced sandwich that I'd happily order again. The Big Schlepper was another winner. The corned beef paired perfectly with the Swiss cheese, spicy Dijon aioli, pickles, shaved cabbage, and caraway rye bread. Every bite had great texture and flavor. Unfortunately, the Hillcrest didn't meet expectations. When you think of chicken salad with apples and pecans, you expect that classic creamy chicken salad flavor. This version was much drier, with little to no mayonnaise, and the flavor was very different from a traditional chicken salad. In fact, someone at our table commented that it had an almost "fishy" taste, which was surprising. To be fair, taste is subjective, and I'm sure there are people who enjoy this style of chicken salad, so I'm only sharing the opinion of the person who ordered it. I mentioned the feedback to one of the employees, hoping they might appreciate hearing a customer's perspective, but the response felt indifferent, which was disappointing. Overall, Pump Social has a great concept, a fun atmosphere, and two of the three sandwiches were very good. I'd definitely return to explore more of the menu, but I'd skip the Hillcrest next time.

    This place is a cool looking spot, it's basically a repurposed gas station and they did it well…read more They do a great shop using local vendors for a lot of their food and I love that so much! Customer service was amazing and the food was top tier! I tried their veggie wrap option this trip, called the Adriaddict. It's hard to say but easy to eat!!! LOL, soooo good. The lemon hummus wa the star of the wrap my gaaaash. Idk how they make it but it's really great. I loved the pickled beets and all the fresh ingredients on it. Each sandwich comes with a side included in the price and that makes decision making easier. We love that. I love how they have bottomless coffee for $3 and the funky and eclectic mugs you can choose from. This is a cool spot. We really enjoyed it and will absolutely be back to try more sandwiches. All of the options sounded so good, it was really hard to pick one. Highly recommend!!

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    Concord Trading Post

    4.1
    (13 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Had the best night trying out Concord Trading Post. We went there for the March Madness Burger but…read morewill definitely be back for other items on their menu. They have indoor seating for really any size group, but we sat outside at a street side table. It was a lovely night and the sidewalk seating was packed. You order inside the venue at the counter. Receive a number and choose your seating preference. Everyone we encountered were very friendly. Had a great conversation with the owners and they are definitely suited for making you feel welcome and are committed to bring life back into downtown Concord! I'm excited for us and them. They also own the Bottle Shop next door that serves alcoholic beverages and also has a great downtown vibe. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

    Just came here with my cousin and we loved it! We went to the part that's open all day and serves…read morebreakfast ALL DAY!!! It's very cute inside and we were immediately greeted. The person there was very sweet and helpful, and made some great recommendations to us that helped us decide what to order. We both ordered different types of sandwiches on sourdough, I got the Kelsey! It was delicious and very fresh-tasting. I also got an order of the French fries which were highly recommended, and an order of the homemade potato chips as well for my cousin and I to share. We got some ranch to go with it and it was fantastic. The portions are large, and you get a lot of food for your money. The sandwiches are big and flavorful! I like that they let you customize or build your own sandwich, where you can pick bread, protein, cheese, toppings, etc! I think that's awesome! We will be back, and want to try the other side that opens at 3 next. Highly recommend!!

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    Indoor and outdoor seating
    Bagel sandwich (Asiago with sausage egg and cheddar cheese with garlic Parmesan aioli)
    Bagel sandwich (Asiago with sausage egg and cheddar cheese with garlic Parmesan aioli)
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    Village Corner Comfort Kitchen & Bar

    Village Corner Comfort Kitchen & Bar

    4.4
    (208 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Came here for the 1st time. Mother's day brunch! We arrived around 1045am. Of course it was packed…read more They didnt take formal reservations to guarantee seating at a certain time, but you could call ahead and place your name on a list to get seated ahead of the crowd once you arrived. My daughter called and when we arrived, we were lucky and was seated right away as a table was coming open. Small inside footprint but cozy with a full bar. Also outdoor patio seating. The hostess, our waitress and the walk around staff refilling water was top tier. Excellent customer service. Our waitress wasbbomb, I hate i forgot her name. Even though the place was packed she tooknour order in a timely manner, and kept checking on us be9fre we got our food,.kept us informed that the kitchen was busy but she on it. Allnifnkur food was delicious. My daughter had chicken and Belgium waffles, and I had the shrimp amd grits, my mom had a breast platter. All great choices. Give them a try!

    This must be a go to spot for locals but I am not impressed…read more The setup is cute and the staff is friendly but let me get into the real... the food. If you don't eat pork skip this place! Seriously. Everything has pork. I got a handheld egg sandwich with tomato and cheese on a croissant with their potatoes. Basic sandwich, dry and the cheese & tomato were an extra charge. The potatoes were hard like they're old. The mimosa was good, regular sparkling with pineapple juice. And their tip machine doubles the recommended amount so for my $9 mimosa it generates a +$3 tip at 18 % but it should have been under $2. Just wanted to point that out too. I won't be back.

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    Fried Chicken Sammy side Parm Bacon Brussels
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    Union Street Cafe

    Union Street Cafe

    4.1
    (42 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I was able to check this spot out while working in the area. It's in a small minimall, not sure how…read moreto describe it. Several businesses are located in one spot. There is a parking garage not far and street parking. I like that they have a space you can work from. I got a chai tea while there. It was good. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Staff was friendly. I will definitely return when in the area to support. My drink was good. It was conveniently located and they have room if you want to work from there.

    I stopped into Union Street Cafe for an early lunch on a…read moreTuesday afternoon. There were a few other tables occupied, but I was able to seat myself. It wasn't long before my server was over with a bottle of water and a glass full of ice. The reason I came here was because there was a salad listed on the menu that just sounded very refreshing for the hot summer afternoon. I ordered the chop salad with grilled chicken and it was out to me, perfectly plated, in about 5 minutes. The salad was delicious and the chicken was flavorful and hot. The restaurant is small and bright with tons of natural lighting. The bathroom is small, unisex, kind of dark and dim, and a little dingy. My server wasn't the most friendly and she didn't come back to my table after she dropped off the food. I had to go up to the front to ask for a side of dressing. I'd still recommend the restaurant and go back hoping for a different server.

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