Mom's Deli is hands-down the best sandwich shop in St. Louis. Every sandwich I've had has been fresh, loaded with quality ingredients, and made exactly the same every single time. That consistency is hard to find, and it's one of the reasons I keep coming back. The place is always busy, which tells you everything you need to know. Even when there's a line out the door and a wait, it's absolutely worth it. The staff is always friendly, patient, and welcoming, no matter how packed the restaurant is. You can tell they genuinely care about the food they serve and the experience they provide. The sandwiches are incredible, the service is excellent, and the quality never changes. If you're looking for a great sandwich in St. Louis, Mom's Deli should be at the top of your list. I've eaten a lot of sandwiches over the years, and Mom's Deli is still my favorite. read more

My first visit to Mom's old or new location. I ordered Dad's Special Hot Ham & Beef Combination Dipped in Rich Gravy with Shredded Lettuce and Mayo. On Italian bread. St. Louis is home to two fine Italian bakeries. Mom keeps it a secret as to who supplies their bread. I enjoyed my sandwich. When it came time to pay the bill. I ordered two sandwiches, two bags of chips, and two soft drinks. $36.00. read more

Mom's Deli - Dad's special - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Food was great, service was great, and the place was so busy there was a line out the door but it moved at a good pace for their quality of service. We will be stopping here again! read more

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First time going to their new location on Hampton. I ordered the Mom's Special. It has turkey, ham, roast beef, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, hold the onions, and thousand island dressing. Delicious sandwich. It was very filling. I ate half at lunch and the other half at dinner. The sandwich is packed with great flavors. They have several tables so you can enjoy your sandwich right there. The restaurant is very casual and ultra friendly. read more

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I had certain expectations for Mom's. I wanted this to work well for them. I finally went in and ordered 2 Mom's specials and they were fantastic. We ate them on Halloween instead of an Imo's pizza as usual. I was still concerned that people are waiting outside to order inside. People wait in a single line when there is plenty of room to sit at a empty table or stand inside to take your order when it is your turn. I would like to see a sign either on the doors for people who ordered on line and just want to pick up their order I met folks who stood in line for 10 minutes just to pickup an order she did not have to wait for. Perhaps a second sandwich maker could be available or have someone present asking "If anyone had an order to pickup go to the otherside to pickup your order". I was hoping that the old Dado's drive up window would take care of that. I think it is blocked by racks of chips. Maybe in the near future it will be utilized. I like that they expanded the area were the bar was and have a lot of table space and prep area. It is bright and airy. I do recommend this restaurant. read more

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Welcome Back Mom's Deli! The new location is open and ready to serve the classic deli sandwiches. So happy to see them back since they are still serving some of the most delicious sandwiches known to exist! Thankfully, the new location has A LOT of tables to enjoy your food inside which is really nice. They do have some challenges to work out, however. We had to wait outside to get in and order so there is not a lot of room to wait and order. Plus, there are 2-3 doors to get in so it is a little bit of a train wreck to find the right spot. Then, the fountain soda was not working and they were about sold out of bottled sodas. Lastly, you had to hop out of line to grab your soda and chips so they could scan them at checkout. With all that said, the line still moved fairly fast and everyone is super friendly and happy to just be back! Quite frankly, I was excited as well, and hence the 5 s for knowing that this will be back and running like a top, in no time!! read more

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This was our first time going to this place. We got two deli sandwich and side of potato salad and pasta salad. The sandwiches tasted great to me. The breads were freshly made. The meat is of better quality than other sandwich places. I liked the potato salad more than the pasta salad. Our dog Chloe also was able to sit with us at their patio seatings. I did not go inside the shop, my boyfriend did the ordering and obtaining the food. The line seemed to move at a decent pace from what I saw while sitting at the patio area. There were customers coming to order mostly take out the whole time we were there on Sunday afternoon. read more

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We loved the original Mom's deli and came to the new location as soon as they opened but were extremely disappointed. We decided to try again as we were craving it, but unfortunately it was the same disappointment. The bread I think is the problem, it tastes like grocery store bread. I guess it's an end of an era for us :-( read more

I recently visited STL for a work trip. Coworkers living in the area brought me and some other out of state work friends to Mom's Deli for lunch. There were a lot of sandwiches on the menu that sounded great. I decided on the parmesan chicken sandwich. It was good! It wasn't dry or overly sauced with marinara. They did microwave it to make it hot, which meant it didn't have that fried crispy texture I typically enjoy on chicken parmesan. The sandwich was a lot though! I could barely finish half. I grabbed a bag of chips from a shelf and a bottled beverage from the cold case. I also picked up two bags of cookies to pack in my suitcase. It's quaint. Inside is small, all the seats are outside. There aren't a ton, but there are enough for a small lunch crowd. read more

Mom's Deli - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Line was out the door so we were excited to try. The order counter/check out system seems a little odd but very typical of a little mom and pop shop. Look at the menu before you go so you know what to get. They don't have a large menu that lists out ingredients in store. No seating inside, only outdoor tables. We took ours to go. Sandwiches were good. Bread was a little chewy. Our favorite was the meatball. Great flavor of the sauce. Would go back but not rushing back. read more

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Omg! This place was just like I remember it from when I was younger. Everyone is so polite when you walk in, and they listened to me reminisce. The mom's special is so delicious with an extra side of 1000 island dressing to dip the chips in. They do have a couple tables outside if it isn't too hot, but the inside is a typical deli. Go there if you are in South St. Louis, you won't be disappointed! read more

Mom's Deli - Hot roast beef with pepper jack cheese - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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We tried the hot beef and cheese sub. It was pretty good. The beef was really tasty and I enjoyed the gravy even though it was a little salty. I wish the cheese was liquid cheese versus sliced but that's just personal preference. There was a very long line when we showed up but the line went reasonably quickly. We sat outside. It was nice weather to be seated outside for lunch. There's plenty of outside seating either under the front porch or umbrellas at each table. I'd like to try the chicken parm sandwich. Another person had it and enjoyed it. read more

Mom's deli is a St Louis staple for good reason! This no nonsense deli serves up some of the best sandwiches, salads and pastas in town. My go-to is Mom's special with a side of potato salad. If you go at lunch time, expect a line. But the staff is quick and the space is designed to move people through quickly. There are a few tables outside if you'd like to eat it there, but space is limited. read more

If you have seen any of my other reviews you can probably guess I'm not a big "sandwich person". I'm more of a "full meal person". That said I've been taking a family member to medical appointments right around the corner from here and every time we drive by the place is packed. We knew we had to try it out! We popped in today and had no idea what to order so we both ordered a sandwich and we shared them so we each were able to try 2! Family member ordered Mom's sandwich. It's a cold deli meat sandwich and it was DELICIOUS! I ordered Ron's sandwich with is a hot salami - I opted for the spicy mustard with it - also delicious! The inside is very much like a corner store - chips, snackies, drinks and you can walk up to the counter to order a sandwich and/or soup. The sandwich line moves very efficiently! I liked that they had an outside patio and we took the opportunity to sit in the sun and eat our sandwiches there. There was a STEADY line of customers flowing through the entire time we were there (it was afternoon 1-2pmish). If you like sandwiches, stop in here and check them out! read more

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There are no standing signs for entrance & exit , it's painted on the ground cover by snow , so while in entering that's the exit . You park in back then walk to the front to enter . Once you order you walk through three rooms to the fountain soda machine where there are no cups , just to find out you go all the way to the register and pay , get a cup then fight your way through the line back to get your soda , then fight your way back through the line to the exit door . I've had just as good of a sandwich elsewhere without all the confusion. Very poor lay out design , I won't be back read more

I was looking for a sandwich while traveling through STL and found this place on Yelp. While it looked good I was very disappointed once I got my food. The sandwiches were very basic and lacking anything special. The toppings were bland. The service was awful very rude from the moment I walked in. I've worked in the food service industry for quite a bit of time so usually I'm very forgiving of those who are also in the industry, but these employees had no obvious excuse for their rude treatment of customers. I got the Salami sandwich which with veggies. The sandwich was nothing special I was hoping for an Italian meats sandwich but there was no such option. The prices for what you got also seemed very steep considering what you get. read more

Mom's Deli - Italian Salami with veggies - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Your hours need to be updated so people don't come on Monday and then you are closed

Love moms deli we have been going there for decades wonderful italian sandwiches chips and drinks there a line in the summer but it moved pretty fast and tables out front and a lot of customers from the neighborhood. read more

Mom's deli was my first meal of choice after I delivered my daughter! We got the mom's special and the poor boy. They are the quintessential cold meat deli sandwich (in the best way). The bread is a tiny bit tough and chewy, but you can tell it's fresh. The mom's special has homemade 1000 Island dressing on it that is absolutely delicious. The poor boy has a tangy mustard-mayo dressing in it. The restaurant is located on Jamieson and offers ample street parking. They have a few outdoor patio tables for seating when the weather is nice. They also offer local billy goat chips! The inside is part deli/part convenience store. Service is quick and friendly! read more

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On my quest to find the best sandwich in STL, I had to stop at this much-discussed establishment. This place seems to elicit strong polarizing opinions - from loyal denizens claiming it's the Lou's gift to all sandwich-dom, to outright rejection of this timeless classic. My lonely opinion will not tip the scales in any way, but I offer it regardless. Does this place offer the best service? No. How about high quality ingredients? No. What about being one of the best sandwiches I've sampled in the city so far? Also no, but I recommend it wholeheartedly regardless. This place is like a time capsule, slinging out the same sandwiches they have for decades, contrasted humorously by the local high school students working the diner counter discussing tik tok. The bread is soft, chewy, and mediocre, but houses enough cold cuts to feed a small family for a week, and I could eat the homemade 1000 island dressing straight. This average to mildly above average colossal sando is also couched in one the price to filling ratios I've seen, making me feel guilty for walking out with borderline theft. I will 1000% be back for a Mom's Special (double meat, extra sauce, add banana peppers) many times in the future as this becomes a staple of my St. Louis diet. read more

Mom's Deli - Mom's special, double meat. Add banana peppers - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Mom's Deli's line is out the door and down the street for a reason. Arrive early to avoid the rush. Service is friendly and quick. I crave Mom's for their bread alone, its absolutely wonderful. I always get Charlie's special, its perfectly simple. The store front has a nostalgic atmosphere. read more

Service was friendly, food was really good. Had the meatball and a roast beef with gravy. Had an issue with one of them and they fixed it immediately. Would definitely come back and try something else. Plenty of street parking available and a nice place to eat outside read more

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The mother of all delis? Definitely a St. Louis staple here that I hope stays for the next 100 years. Their prices are great and so are their sandwiches. The moms special is really tasty. I love all their sides here the vegetable pasta was fantastic and about $5 a point. Can't wait to try the buffalo chicken sandwich here! read more

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A St. Louis classic Mom's deli never disappoints . We always get the Mom's Special and the beef & Philly

Decided to head to South City to try Mom's Deli. Several people had recommended it to us. It is not close to us (driving wise) but it doesn't hurt to venture out. We ordered a Moms Specisl, Roast Beef and Philly and a Turkey and Chedder. The place is a small convenience store will a heavy sandwich menu. Trying to decide was a little nerve racking so we just went with the popular choice. All sandwiches were good. The bread is fresh as well as the meat (cut fresh to order). We loved that they put Philly Cream Cheese on my Roast Beef dipped in Gravy!! Try it.. so good. Note: I am giving this 4 stars based on Food only. The young staff working need a little training on Customer Service. No eye contact felt rushed and they were a little unfriendly. A STLPD officer was behind us and we wanted to pay for his order.. the checker stated "well they get theirs free" which I thought was wonderful!! I hope you do not change that policy. read more

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So wanted a sandwich and the place I originally picked had too long of a line so I looked up Sauce Magazines ranking for sandwiches. This place had an honorable mention so it seemed like it should be good. The line was all inside which was nice and you could grab a bag of chips or a drink while waiting. They made the order fresh and fast. We sat outside and ate our food. Sandwich was nice and hot since they microwaved it and while it was good it wasn't spectacular. It was just a sandwich with honestly not enough meat and a sprinkling or other things. It was decent but I wanted more. read more

Mom's Deli - Dads Special - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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A trip home to the Lou would not be complete without a stop at Mom's. Not much has changed since I have been visiting for atleast the past 20 years except some of the faces behind the counter. I know I can always rely on quick and friendly service, at a great price and a delicious sandwich! Today I was buying for our long journey back home to Florida so a Mom's Special was definitely a must. Sadly they were out of munchee cheese so provolone was substituted but the house made 1000 island and fresh bread is what truly makes this sandwich so memorable. I must have been really homesick so I also picked up one of their t-shirts to wear back home. I am already looking forward to my next trip here so I can grab another one of Mom's specials. read more

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Just a great sandwich shop! Nothing fancy, but the service, sandwiches, salads and mini grocer for picnic items are Fantastic! Prices are very reasonable for the dice of the sandwiches. The bread is a combo of soft but with a nice hoagie chewiness. Ordered the hot beef and cheddar with gravy, tasssssty! I'll be back soon! read more

Mom's Deli - Beef n cheddar - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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The sandwiches are good. The service is quick and it's a great deli. The best sandwiches are moms or a hot reuben.

The sandwiches are simple but taste like they were made from home with love. I tried the Mom's and Dad's special, and they complimented each other so well! The gravy added to the Dad's special felt like a warm hug. The Mom's was fresh, and I loved the thousand island sauce! They also sell the goat kicker chips here which were so delicious! Super thin and crispy but packed with flavor. read more

Mom's Deli - Moms Special - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Found this deli from the reviews and decided to try it out ourselves. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was very good! Probably could have split it with someone though since I could only finish half of it, very filling. It had a bite to it but wasn't too spicy and the chicken was nice too. The bread was nice and chewy which we enjoyed and we loved sitting on their outside patio when it was nice out (75 and sunny!). The people were very friendly and didn't have to wait too long for our sandwiches to be ready. Nice place to stop and grab a quick filling bite to eat! read more

Mom's Deli - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

I ordered cheesecake and it was eaten off of. Didn't even open. contacting the Health Department and reporting this. What person in their right mind would serve this? Yes I have pictures to back it up. I ordered beef sandwich. gravy was on the side and stone cold. They didn't have any French bread so my only choice was wheat sliced bread or rye bread. Do they seriously after all the years they have been open not know how to order or make enough bread? This was my first time ordering from this establishment and I was so appalled it will be my last. I do not recommend. read more

Mom's Deli...quick-stop sandwich shop, and much more. Mom's stock a variety of groceries, alcohol, side dishes, even tobacco products. Abundant selection of different homemade condiments, if you've been searching for that GALLON-size jar of pickle relish. Interesting floor plan and design, to say the least. The Dad's Special packs a punch by adding a unique GRAVY SAUCE that molds the sandwich together. The French bread pushes back on contact and delivers FULL IMPACT each and every bite. Above-average. ***Quick, Friendly, and Wonderful. Service exceptional with an overall smooth operation. StreetSide tables outside make for a nice view. All the food really tastes like something MOM would make*** read more

Mom's Deli - Dad's Special - Delis Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Been eating Mom's Deli for over 30 years! Wonderful place! Stays consistent. Cash only, but they have an ATM inside.

They put 3 pieces of meats on French bread, and smother it in Thousand Island dressing!! Absolutely not like it use to be, I know the family that started this deli , and hear they are the same, please take a look at what's going on, it is so sad it use to be my favorite. read more

Having been here for a time, I find the sandwiches to be really good. I attempt to catch them early in order to avoid the lunch rush, which can last for quite a while. The staff is really amiable. Orders process smoothly and somewhat quickly. There is a cozy quality to the atmosphere. My go-to sandwich of choice is the eggplant/Parmesan combo, which always hits the spot. read more

Been going here for 35+ years , love these sandwiches. Also love the ambiance of an old time shop and deli. Can't go wrong with a mom's or poor boy. Less choice of workers making service a challenge, lots of playing around behind the counter and ignoring customers, something many food businesses seem to be experiencing right now. Hopefully in the future there will be an adult available while open just to keep workers focused when necessary. Lots of foul language and arguments tonight, I will always come here for the sandwiches; deli could just could use an experienced employee directing staff when possible. I can't imagine the pressure of running a food business right now, so glad there are local choices like Mom's Deli read more

Sandwiches are good, but I have had hit or miss success with my order being wrong. I wish I could say it only happened once, but it's been several times. read more

My favorite hometown deli. I love everything about it. The look of the interior is like your at an old time deli of the past. The same lady has been making my mom's special for the last 40 years. I've passed the torch to my son. The only deli that Carrie's Munchee cheese. Delicious!!! Don't forget to get the amazingly tasty macaroni salad and the Italian olive salad with shaved carrots and celery and wonderfulness. read more

One of my favorite sandwiches in St. Louis! I regularly crave a Mom's Special, and it never fails to hit the spot. There is usually a line, but you get quick service and great chip/drink options. Definitely a St. Louis classic and a regular sub spot for us! read more