This place is a staple in the south city community and everytime i go its popin'. They may be busy but they pump out great food quickly. I always recommend going here and checking this place out if you're looking to support a long living local establishment and get some great food! I have had many things here and they are all so good! read more

I have eaten there since 1977. There is no deli sandwich I have ever eaten that rivals the Mom's Special. Granted deli sandwichs are an individual taste, as evident by the reviews. The key item noted are the lines at lunch time. There would not be lines unless it was well worth it. Try the Mom's Special there is no equal to the 1000 Island dressing. read more

I loveeeeee mom's deli!! Sandwiches are always perfect and delicious! I do have one question: Does the staff always look like they HATE being there or is that just me read more

Brings me no happiness to say I think I've had my last sandwich at Mom's. After going there off-and-on for over 10+ years, the fact remains that it just can no longer stand-up to the number of great sandwich shops STL has to offer. I was in the neighborhood and hadn't been in a good while. My first thought was "Hmm...But remember how paper-thin their meat slices are?" But thought I'd give them a go for old time's sake. I regretted it. Flavor, etc. and all was fine on my Mom's Special, but the sandwich is about 8% meat, and the rest bread and Thousand Island sauce. It's just not worth the money at all. I was still rather hungry when I finished it. I think Mom's is surviving on neighborhood nostalgia, luckily for them. But it is not a destination spot for sandwiches this town. They truly need to adapt and step-up to the competition (See: Blues City Deli, Adriana's, Nora's, etc.). read more

The way that I would die for Mom's Deli. My brother and I are so obsessed. We've been coming to mom's for years for the hands-down, tastiest sandwiches in St Louis (especially the Mom's special). Can't eat inside, but there are some tables out front or it's perfect to bring home. They also have incredible St. Louis-style sides that are a must-eat. read more

This place should never receive less than 4 stars. It is family-owned and run. They are consistent in their service and product. The sandwiches are amazing and the price is below where it should be most likely. Get the Mom's Special. Eat it. Tell me it wasn't amazing. Plus it feels like you are stepping back in time coming into this place. Neighborhood grocer/deli that hasn't (seemingly) changed in 50 years. Cash only. read more

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The Mom's special is the best! Definitely get it with the homemade 1000 island it comes with. One of my favorite places for a sandwich in St Louis. read more

Food is always good. But service at night is rough. Workers had AirPods in, didn't say but two words during the whole ordering process, and seemed annoyed I was there. Guy who checked me out was nice, but that's about it. read more

Great sandwich shop that has been around for decades. Friendly folks behind the counter even when they are busy. I hope this icon is around for many more decades to come. read more

I visited Mom's Deli without any research on sandwiches to eat and those to avoid, and maybe I should have done my homework. The location, with a local neighborhood vibe and easy street parking, are a definite plus. The assortment of packaged potato chips and canned/bottled drinks are great, too. The line is somewhat slow, but I expected it. I ordered the char-broiled chicken sandwich on wheat. Huge mistake. After ordering it, the (very friendly and polite) sandwich maker fished out two whiteish-grey, previously cooked chicken breasts from the refrigerator. The sandwich maker asked what toppings I would like, and then stuffed those unsightly chicken breasts in the microwave, for a minute and half, I think. Sandwich was prepared as requested and I purchased a bag of chips and a soda. I wouldn't recommend anyone get the chicken breast sandwiches. So rubbery and nasty...it was probably as bad as McDonald's. If you order the freshly sliced deli meats, I bet the sandwiches are great. My choice of protein was the downfall of my sandwich. The atmosphere is good for this type of restaurant and the price is beyond reasonable. read more

Was introduced here by a friend just recently for the first time. I ordered the mom's special with salami and the price for the sandwich I felt was very justified for it's size. It was very good and filling. Definitely will come back and get more! read more

I've been coming here for many many years & it's probably my favorite local sandwich place (along with Gioa's). This place is a must try for sure. My usual is the poor boy with no pickles and no sauce. I love it, they're open 7 days a week too. Did I mention they sell beer to go? Their homemade brownies are fantastic too. They also sell (or used to?) cigarettes if you're a smoker in need of a pack (im not, no idea of the cost per pack). I'll keep coming back as long as their sandwiches keep tasting fantastic! read more

Loveeeee moms deli!! So good and definitely need to check it out if I'm the area! The macaroni salad is the bombbbb!

thousand island11 microwave11 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Mark West (mwest) 4 reviews just now NEW This place is great usually. I actually knew the old owner who passed. I was given the wrong sandwich. I had to work soon after so I couldn't come back. The girl I spoke with basically told me it was my mistake because "I" took the wrong ... More Gordon Wheeler Local Guide·139 reviews·633 photos 3 weeks ago NEW This was my first time here. Early on a Saturday (10am). Ordered the Mom's Special. Sandwich was ready in short order. The staff was busy making sandwiches for big orders, but mine was ready quickly. The staff was friendly enough for me. The sandwich was delicious. Definitely worth trying. Jon Ogilvy Local Guide·65 reviews·39 photos 2 months ago This place is a St.louis staple for a reason. Even while having a line out the door, the staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was awesome as well. I got the roast beef with gravy and it definitely was the move. Overall, I give ... More ginger S Local Guide·175 reviews·641 photos 9 months ago Small deli and snack shop, local staple that everyone loves. Not much of a wait today but sometimes the line can be wrapped around on the inside. Usually moves fairly quickly. +2 4 Restaurant Guru https://restaurantguru.com ' Moms-... Mom's Deli in St. Louis - Restaurant menu and reviews Oct 17, 2023 -- 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 ... Restaurantji https://www.restaurantji.com ' mom... Mom's Deli St. Louis, MO 63109 - Menu, 260 Reviews and 56 Photos This place is a St.louis staple for a reason. Even while having a line out the door, the staff were very attentive and friendly. Facebook · Mom's Deli 8.2K+ followers Mom's Deli | St. Louis MO Mom's Deli, St. Louis, Missouri. 8060 likes · 6 talking about this · 7323 ... Rating · 4.3 (554 Reviews). Mom's Deli. Jun 1, 2018 . . 4.3(201) Riverfront Times https://www.riverfronttimes.com ' ... Mom's Deli | St. Louis You will have to wait at Mom's. After all, you're not the only one who wants to nab some of the best sandwiches in St. Louis. But you know what? Riverfront Times https://www.riverfronttimes.com ' s... St. Louis Standards: Mom's Deli Is Timeless | Food & Drink News Jul 13, 2021 -- Louis thanks to its outrageously good deli sandwiches and nostalgic vibe -- little of which has changed over the years, down to the Spuds ... goodfoodstl.com https://www.goodfoodstl.com ' mo... Mom's Deli Treats You Like Home Folks - Good Food St. Louis Jan 24, 2020 -- The award-winning and best selling sandwich is "Mom's Special." The signature sammy comes on crusty French bread stuffed with layers of shaved ... Checkle https://www.checkle.com ' biz ' m... Mom's Deli | Saint Louis, MO Moms used to be ok, and now it's terrible and ran by children. There are far too many good sandwich places in STL City to waste your money here. google. Foursquare https://foursquare.com ' moms-deli Mom's Deli - Lindenwood Park - 4412 Jamieson Ave good for a quick meal; family-friendly; casual; great value; potato salad. 39 tips and reviews. People also search for Mom's deli reviews near me Mom's Deli menu Mom's deli hours Mom's Deli Near me Moms Deli Soup and Salad Bolivar menu Mom's Deli cannelloni Recipe Page Navigation More search results Mark West (mwest) 4 reviews just now NEW This place is great usually. I actually knew the old owner who passed. I was given the wrong sandwich. I had to work soon after so I couldn't come back. The girl I spoke with basically told me it was my mistake because "I" took the wrong sandwich. The sandwich was brought to register by cashier. She rung me out. I left. Got home and had a sandwich that had all stuff I don't like on a sandwich. So your solution is to blame me. Then not say I can come the next day to get sandwich I paid for because it was now inconvenient to me since I had to work. Ron would have never pulled that move. That's Gen Z customer service for you. Blame me. Then not give me what I paid for based on their mistake. At my restaurant I would have said hey what is your name? Then when person comes in or calls I make a new sandwich then give it to them for free because that is right thing to do. Great job! Sad because place is usually awesome. Oh then want me to call at 7am when owner is there. Lovely. read more

Order pastrami on rye with coleslaw, thousand island and Swiss cheese The lady responded with that's a Reuben, So I said but I want coldslaw She said again that's a Reuben. Then proceeded to put sauerkraut on my sandwich. So after implying that I was wrong twice, she made my sandwich incorrectly, the microwaved it till it was mush So angry I had to walk away, I will not come back read more

A south city staple serving up quick counter style deli sandwiches, our first trip the young lady taking our order suggested the Mom's special and boy did she nail it. The homemade bread and thousand island really make this sandwich. There's not much to say that hasn't already been said, a no fuss neighborhood icon that will hopefully be around until the end of the world. read more

Neighborhood shop making the same great sandwiches for years. Mom's Special and poor boy are always great. If you're up for cooked salami try the Ron's Special- delicious. They also have some great sides like potato salad and vinegar cole slaw. They also sell beer. read more

It's not best sandwich I ever had but it was decent. I got the moms special. But I'm unsure of the hype. Compared to other local delis like Gioia, Blue city, Gramsphone etc its mediocre. read more

Do you like deli subs? Freshly made? High quality ingredients? Reasonable prices? Go here. The homemade 1000 island sauce is awesome. Creamy and flavorful without being overwhelming. They have tables but only outside so plan ahead for weather. Looks like most of the locals pick up and take home so plenty of space to sit. No public restroom. If I lived in St Louis, I would eat here 20-30 times per year. read more

Holy smokes, but believe the hype! I HATE 1000s island dressing, so naturally I ordered the first thing on the menu that had it. Now bear in mind a local to the area saw my precarious gaze on the menu and recommended it. Reluctantly I accepted his advisement and ordered the bad boy. As I currently devour the last remaining bits my inner fat kid is demanding I return and order a 2nd. Folks, make a trip and order Mom's Special. I doubt you'll be disappointed unless you dislike happy things. read more

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Great place for a quick bite! Sandwiches are made to order right in front of you. The whole wheat baguettes are delicious.

I love this place for sandwiches! Saint Louis has no shortage of delis, but this has to be my favorite of them all, even considering I used to work on the Hill and had access to plenty of Italian style delis! Mom's has a very distinct "old timey" feeling which I really enjoy. The deli smell hits you as soon as you walk in, and you're surrounded by a generous offering of chips and drinks which you can pick up as you weave your way in line (and there will be a line if you go during peak lunch hours, sometimes right out the door!). They make their sandwiches right in front of you and they are always correct. They use loads of sauce and toppings by default, so if you don't like sloppy sandwiches (I do), be sure to ask for easy on the sauce, onions, ect. My two favorite sandwiches are the Mom's Special and the poor boy. Delicious! read more

My son picked up dinner from Mom's for us last night. It was delicious as always! I ordered a side salad for the first as I feel "veggie deprived" since Covid-19. It was the biggest "side" salad ever and made with fresh spring greens. The staff was professional and friendly as always! Just wear your mask per the sign on their door. read more

It pains me to write this because I love Mom's Deli so much and it is such a staple in the community, but lately it has changed quite a bit. The quality has gone downhill while the prices have increased. Don't get me wrong- I'm okay with them charging more- their prices have always been lower than other sandwich shops. I'm not okay with them charging more, cutting back on portion sizes, not saucing items, and less quality. I hope they can turn things around. This place has always been amazing; but lately it's just sub-par. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. Super fast and friendly staff, and the moms special sandwich is to die for. I stop by here on my way to work and get a sandwich for lunch at least a couple times a week read more

I'm very unhappy about my visit 30 mins ago. As soon as I walked in the door the cashier acted as if I was a pain in her ass. I ordered 2 sandwiches (NO SAUCE!!!) SAUCE ON SIDE ON BOTH!!!. I should have checked it there. I then asked if I could have a side of pasta salad. She rolls her eyes. I get it its 5:50 they close in 10 minutes....no need for the rude treatment. I get home there is no receipt, sandwiches are smothered in sauce. Call the supposed manager a young girl I believe from the sound of her voice.....she said I had to come back tomorrow and bring my sandwich in. I asked to bring her the sandwiches back she said they were closed. I don't get it. It's been a favorite of me and my friends for a long time. It's a shame read more

I have been coming here since I was a child! Mom's Deli is my favorite sandwich place hands down!

I don't come to Mom's Deli often only because the location is not close to my home or work. If i lived or worked closer I would come here a lot more often. I usually get the Charlie's Special, which is plain but very tasty. They have the best mayonnaise and the bread, cheese, and turkey are always fresh. They have a lot of side choices and beverage options in the deli including a wide assortment of chips. Sometimes the line is out the door, but they are quick so the line moves fast. read more

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Honestly, these sandwiches are pretty basic. Save a little money and go to Subway...because it's the same. If you want a REAL deli sub, go to La Grand's. read more

I don't know how it turned out this way, but somehow along my life I've picked up a lot of friends who grew up in south city. They're all nice people, and have the best intentions, but for the most part seem to be indoctrinated into what I like to call "the cult of south city". And just like most of the buildings built in south city, members of this cult are stuck in a 50's-60's mindset of how things are, and how they aught to be. Sometimes this is VERY good, and fun, and cool, such as the idea that neighbors should actually, ya know, talk to each other, and *gasp* even socialize with each other, and even lend a helping hand if someone needs it *faint*. Being in the cult of south city carries heavy demands, such as going balls-to-the-wall when decorating your house for holidays, making sure your children wear the best t-shirts money can buy, and out-gardening the old woman across the street, no matter how much effort it takes. The people of south city are extremely proud of their institutions, particularly around St. Louis Hills. Millions come to worship at the church of Ted Drewes, and the Catholic Supply Store is known nationwide for having all the cheap (and expensive) catholic crud you can handle. Heck, even new places like TFA already seem to be an institution, since they recycle stuff from the 50's and 60's anyway. But what the members of the south city cult won't admit, the thing they fear most, is that some of these institutions are junk. Don't say it too loud, or else they'll turn on you and chase you to the county (100 yards away) where you belong. Sure, TFA and Ted Drewes are f-ing awesome, but do you know who's NOT awesome? *looks around quickly and whispers* Mom's Deli That's right, Mom's Deli, aka the 1st place that anyone from St. Louis Hills will tell you to eat lunch. Most times, if you ask how it is, instead of answering with a food-related sentence, they start out by saying "Well, back in high school....." RED FLAG ALERT!!! I don't want to know what you wore on a date there 16 years ago, just tell me which sandwich to get! It seems like most of the excitement concerning Mom's Deli have very little to do with the food, and mostly to do with the experiences surrounding the food. I mean, this is a local neighborhood low-profile deli. It's where you grab lunch with your dad when he doesn't want to go someplace nice. It's where you take your little league team for a cheap lunch. It's where you take your date because you have no place else to go. It's kind of one of those places. And so you might think "So what? Ted Drewes is that sort of place, and it rules!". Aha, you are very perceptive. However, let me say that the proof is in the pudding. Ted Drewes uses top quality ingredients and is one of the best places to get ice cream (ahem: CUSTARD) in the St. Louis metro area. It just also happens to be all those other things. Mom's Deli, on the other hand, uses the cheapest crap it could possibly get away with. Yeah, sandwiches are $6. But what kind of sandwich is it? You get a soft baguette, and grocery store-quality meat, cheese, and toppings. Not even boar's head quality, which isn't all that great to begin with. It's nothing special, nothing extra, nothing worth writing home about. This sandwich defines "average" in just about every way possible. People stand in line for 15 minutes to a half hour to get their hands on a cheap, bland sandwich. Every time I pass Mom's, I feel like holding up a bullhorn and screaming "GO TO SCHNUCKS, IT'S CHEAPER AND JUST AS BAD!" And to the people who say "Yeah, the line's long, but it moves fast", I'll simply answer: No it doesn't. I've stood in that line a half dozen times, and each time the place has been staffed with teenagers who work in slow motion, and often have to ask 3-4 times while they're making the sandwich for the customer to repeat their order. If the line is halfway out the door, you're going to wait 15 minutes. If it's out the door, at least a half hour. And for a mediocre sandwich, it is completely not worth it. As of today, I was officially done with Mom's. I figured I'd give it one more chance before I wrote a review, and once I saw the line, comprised entirely of teenagers, I knew my time had come. I threw off the shackles of the south city cult, walked out the door, and freed myself. I was a grownup. I was done with crummy low-grade sandwich shops like Mom's. I drove straight to ole reliable, Protzel's, where I was greeted with a smile, quick service, and another spectacular sandwich, none of which I've ever received at Mom's Deli. read more

Two words...Mom's Special. This was one finger licking good sammy, no lie. Very messy but oh so good. It was absolutely gigantic and made an excellent lunch and dinner for me. Try a homemade pickle, but it was cost you a few cents extra. I was surprised to find that it was not only a sandwich shop but a little old school style market and meat shop too that also sells alcohol. They are cash only so be prepared. Service is quick and friendly. Enjoy your sandwich at home or grab a seat at one of the few tables out on the porch or sidewalk. I be seeing Mom again soon! read more

They used a microwave to make a "hot" sandwich. Bread was tough. So many more better choices. Just dont. read more

Really? If you haven't eaten here you should be ashamed! Ashamed! Love the turkey sandwich with provolone - side of gravy. Seating is limited but you should really be taking your sandwich back to work with you and making your coworkers jealous. Something else I didn't know - they open super early so you could theoretically pick up lunch on your way to work. Score. read more

This place is not for someone who is watching the ingredients in their food. I ordered a salad from them today and when I arrived to pick it up I asked a team member what was in their oil and vinegar and got a blank look. It was 11am when I picked up my salad and I was very surprised to see the staff unwillingly to help and answer my questions regarding what was in my food. After pressing the issue I was shown a big tub of Wishbone Italian dressing (which they sell in their deli). This Wishbone Italian dressing is their "House Dressing." When I called them originally they told me it was simply oil and vinegar (2 ingredients). So just to be clear, here are the ingredients for their "House Dressing": INGREDIENTS: WATER, SOYBEAN AND CANOLA OILS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, GARLIC, SALT, EGG YOLKS, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART‐SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR (MILK), RED BELL PEPPERS*, XANTHAN GUM, ONION*, GARLIC POWDER, SORBIC ACID AND SODIUM BENZOATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), CARAMEL COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR). *DEHYDRATED It was disappointing to find out that they don't make their own dressing in-house. I even asked if they simply had oil and vinegar and no alternatives were available. When I finally got to dig into my salad it was overloaded with provolone cheese. The greens were fresh but the cheese outweighed the salad greens. I dislike writing 1 star reviews. I haven't written one in a very long time. I attempted to email Mom's Deli but there is no where on their website contact page to send in email correspondence. I would love to see some nice homemade salad options in the future from a place that people go to for sandwiches. Final note: Cash only. No debit cards. ATM onsite if you don't have any cash on you. read more

While it's not your typical deli in terms of meat and style, its got it's own niche and I love it. For large parties or gatherings you can get a heap of sandwiches for cheap, and the quality is always spot on. You can also get large sides of macaroni salad and other deli staples that are perfect for groups. Only bad is that they only accept cash, but they have an ATM inside. Great assortment of deli/market style items though including beer. Being down the street from Ted Drewes isn't bad either. make a Saturday afternoon out of it with a Mom's Deli Picnic in the near by park and grab some frozen custard on the way home. I love mom's and mom's loves me! read more

Mom's sandwiches are just "ehh." I have been oh, probably a dozen times or so in my life since my childhood friend grew up in a house down the alley from the deli and I was forced to go with her because she "loved" their turkey sandwich...she's the kind of person who refused to try tarter sauce until her twenties because pickle relish might have been as exotic or foreign as balut. If forced to go to Mom's I begrudgingly settle on the Mom's Special as its one of the only sandwiches that actually has any kind of discernible flavor to it. I have honestly made better tasting sandwiches at home. Please do yourself a favor and try one of St. Louis's great deli's like Gioia's on The Hill, or Blues City Deli, or LeGrands...try a real sandwich with real flavor, not just lunch meat between two pieces of white bread. read more

The Great Sandwich Quest would not be fulfilled unless I tried a Mom's Special. There is a secret underground cult in St. Louis known as "The South St. Louisans", and one of their secret meeting places is Mom's Deli. Upon finding out that Mom is actually a real person AND she makes a mean sandwich, I had to try it. Mom isn't the one that got me hooked on this place though it was Charlie. This Charlie fellow is about as hard to find as the one in Vietnam, but his special sandwich is to die for. Fresh turkey breast, mozzarella cheese, and mayo - a simple sandwich with a powerful punch. If you like a sandwich with just about everything you can fit on a bun on it, then get the Mom's Special. If a South St. Louisan catches you with one in your hand, or even talking about Mom's, they will tell you about the days past when they would walk to Mom's every day during the summer and then when they got older Mom would let them buy beer there! But, I digress - back to the sandwiches. I love gravy, and you can't go wrong with Dad's Special or the Beef and Cheddar. Yuuuuuum. Make sure you get a fountain coke with your sandwich, they have one of the best in town (yes, I am a fountain coke connoisseur) No secret society could remain secret if they accepted credit cards, so this place only takes cash. And don't expect to dine in, Mom keeps a low profile so you get your sandwich and take it to the park and eat it. No tables inside. Happy sandwich hunting... read more

Me and the wife called about catering. The "girls" answered the phone. We inquired about two party subs for a baptism. We asked if they would pre-slice the sub so reduce touching before the party. Her response and I quote, "Can we? Yes. Will we? No!" And then hung up the phone. I've been going to the deli for 30 years. And never had a bad experience ever. I do know that this does not represent the Voga family. But it needs to be handled properly. read more

If you've never been... Go to Mom's Deli. Order Mom's Signature. Pay them. Eat the sandwich. Pass it on. read more

The workers were very rude and had bad attitudes and were very disrespectful. We ordered a chicken salad sandwich and there was barely any chicken salad on. I usely have a fine experience but it seems likE every time we go the workers get ruder. read more

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