This place has the best sandwiches in Texas. They have won many years in a row Best Sandwich in Dallas for a reason. The Mr.G turkey club (#21) sandwich is the best. They could have better things to drink. Update: I hadn't been here in a long time and it has changed completely. It was not busy at lunch time, first indication of something not so good. The chalk board is gone, the # for sandwiches gone, the great sandwich taste gone and sadly, me as a patron, gone too. My club sandwich was dry and lacked flavor, even with the mustard, YES!!! they put mustard. I have never had a Club sandwich with mustard and it was awful. The red peppers and gouda soup was very good, but the drinks still lacking. read more

Mr G's Deli - Club sandwich - Delis Near Me - Plano, Texas

The Brooklyn Ruben is so good. Try the hot italian sub warmed up. It's delicious. Their burgers which were not part of the original Mr.G's menu are fantastic. read more

Strange location, inside Specs, but good food and great service. Lots of choices from sandwiches to salads, feels like an old style deli.

Nothing like a completely burnt cheesecake and a bunch of bad attitude at the counter from the young man running it.

Dang this place used to be one of the best sandwich places in the area. Our group of coworkers would head here for lunches during the weekdays. However..... I think Mr. G's has suffered drastically. They HAD a huge menu of specialty sandwiches, which with the limited number of staff, mostly newer people, is difficult to manufacture. Now it seems they have slimmed down the menu but it still takes too long. Old MR. G's had blackboard with hand scribbled sammwiches on it. Firstly, they can't seem to keep worker turn over low. Employees seem to be changing and with the large selection of sandwiches it is difficult to learn and get them all correct. They constantly seem to have "Help Wanted" signs. Second, does it really take 20-30 minutes to make a sandwich??!! I think this was the downfall of the Mr. G's..... But it was caused by the loss of employees. Third, just not busy anymore... but sandwiches still take 20 minutes....Even the coworkers who have been stalwarts of this place had complaints that it was taking way darn too long. read more

***This review is for the deli only*** My husband and I have heard the Ticket (yes, we are P1s!) advertising for this place and have been wanting to check it out for awhile. The deli is in the back of the store. I was overwhelmed with all the sandwiches on the menu. They also have salads, wraps, and some vegetarian items. Here's the menu : http://mrgsbeverage.com/deli/ Everything sounded so good, and I loved all the fun names (Dirk Nowitzki Monster, Mike Rhyner's Revitalization Salad, The Mark Cuban Champion). Decided to try out one of their popular sandwiches, Mr. G's Reuben and my hubby went with the Bob Sturm's Family Jewels, a hot dog with chili and cheese. Wow..loved my sandwich. The corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and the russian dressing on rye blended together to make the perfect reuben. I'm sold...we'll definitely be back. read more

Mr G's Deli - Mr. G's Reuben. YUM! - Delis Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Called to place an order & the lady that answered put us on hold for 2 minutes. No big deal. Then when we started to put our order in & after putting in 3 out of 4 orders we paused for a brief second and she interrupted us when we started to speak again and said "Sir.. we are very busy" in a rude tone. Obviously she could care less about getting business. We cancelled our order and hung up. Decided to call back and she picked up and hung up before even saying "hello". Never ordering there again since they don't appreciate the business ‍ read more

Had some time to kill waiting for a procedure at the hospital so I went across the street and wow these sandwiches are amazing. I had the Chicken Ruben and that was the best sandwich I've had in a long time. Quick, fast and friendly service. This is my new go to. If in the area, you should really check it out, promise you won't be disappointed. read more

Literally the best sandwiches in town. My fav is the gyro, the meat is delicious and the veggies/sauce are so fresh. 11/10

I have lived within a mile of Mr. G's Deli for nearly 30 years and sadly I have never eaten there till today. I have been missing out big time. Had the Brooklyn Rüben and it was as good and more likely better than any other Rüben I have eaten. Came out quick and piping hot. I'll definitely be back. read more

Picked up a to-go order from here today for our weekly work lunch. When I called in the young lady on the phone allowed me to place the order (@ 10:15 am) even though I could not pick it up until 11:00 or a little after which I was very gracious for her not making me wait until 11:00 to place my order. I was in shock when I walked to the counter in the back how big the deli actually was.... they have tables which could accommodate quite a crowd!!! How cool is that - I added pictures for other yelpers to know this is not just a to-go food establishment! It smelled awesome in the whole store! Everyone liked their meal... I had the #96 MR. G'S HOT ITALIAN HOAGIE Capocollo, genoa salami, pepperoni, turkey pastrami, provolone, spicy pepper mix, onions, italian dressing, -all heated- on grilled french bread. It was ok... I wouldn't order it again but I will say that spicy pepper mix ROCKS! I will want that again on the next sandwich that I try from there! A co-worker of mine ordered the #18 THE GOLDEN ZAZZA Prosciutto, roasted turkey breast, sauteed spinach & mushrooms, grilled sweet peppers, sicilian & kalamata olives, oregano, provolone, EVOO & red wine vinegar on grilled naan bread and they forgot the turkey but she said it was still pretty good. I will give it another try because of how big the menu is and the #81 THE DIRK NOWITZKI MONSTER looks like it is to die for but I didn't want to be the piggy in the group at my work lunch so I saved it for a trip with my man. He doesn't judge me when I roll up my sleeves and pig out - thank God! So for now Mr. G's you get 3 stars with the chance for more in future upcoming visits! read more

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This place has been around for years it's just been awhile since I visited. It did not disappoint! I got a Rueben Club and hubby got a regular club. We called in a pick up order and the lady that took our order couldn't have been nicer! She also fixed these grilled sandwiches which were awesome. And AFFORDABLE! It would be 5 stars if they had a pickle spear with the sandwich. read more

Simple.... This place is awesome!! There's so many to choose from but everything looks great! In ordered #96 on wheat and was pretty amazed how good it it read more

Mr G's Deli - Mr. G #96 - Delis Near Me - Plano, Texas

Pretty decent sandwich shop. It's right next to the Specs it's attached to, so it's definitely nothing fancy. But the people that work there are pretty nice and fast. My first and (so far only) time going there was based off someone's recommendation and I brought my parents. We each liked our sandwiches, though I felt like maybe they were a little pricey for the size with no sides included? The sides we tried were also good too; so as long as you like the stuff that comes on the sandwich you order and all that, then you should leave pretty satisfied. Not bad for a first experience, will most likely return read more

I seldom select 5 stars but Mr G's comes close. Maybe if they gave you a pickle with the sandwich I'd have given them a 5 star review. I got the deluxe #11 (traditional Ruben). Wow, I could barely eat any dinner I was so full all day. I took three co-workers with me. They are sold. One said he almost took his wife there for dinner the same day. Luckily not only are they in the same building as I buy my spirits from but they are just down the street. A win-win! If you like deli style sandwiches, you've got to try Mr G's. Yum doesn't cover it. read more

I don't know how this place isn't a 5 place! I'm so impressed with the sandwich! We ordered 3, a regular Reuben, a Brooklyn Reuben and a gluten free hoagie. Each was terrific, lots of meat and well done. I highly recommend!! read more

Now called Spec's, it has had a lunch secion for as long as I can remember. They used to have about 80 different types of sandwiches, but have pared down to about 20, ALL my favorites. Today I had the Brooklyn Ruben. Made of Pastrami instead of corned beef, it was excellent. It was not crowded, and service was quick. Be sure and pay CASH and avoid the credit card upcharge. read more

Best Deli Counter in DFW hands down. The Club Ruben, and Tuna Melt are on point. Bith come on superb grilled sourdough, and are very filling. And since it's in a Spec's you can pay for your spirits along with your hoagie read more

Best darn turkey sandwich you'll ever eat. It's piled high with turkey and provolone and toasted on jalapeño cheddar bread, made fresh right here. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and the food is fantastic. I don't even like potato salad but theirs is so good I can't stop eating it. I have had their cake before as well and it's like going to grandma's house. The grandma that cooks really really really really good. read more

I've been coming here for years but hadn't been in a long time. It's jus as god as it ever was, but the menu is missing the Nowitzki and when I tried to order it, the had no idea what I'm talking about. Settled for a meatball sub. read more

Wow. If you see my previous review, you will see I lived this place haven't been here in a year or two and man have things changed. The unique sandwich menu is all but gone. All that is left is a menu of maybe 10-20 generic deli sandwiches. My sandwich was good. My fiancée was not. Such a shame. Drove all the way to Plano to show my fiancé this place only to be let down. Maybe new owners? They changed the entire menu yet kept the Zagat ratings from previous years in the window... misleading. Won't be back. read more

Delicious. Great selection at great prices, hot and cold sandwiches. This place puts most delis in north central Texas to sleep.

I love this place!!! Friendly staff, quality service with a smile and it's inside a liquor store!!! What?!? #SCORE

Spec's is lying to you. This is NOT Mr. G's Deli! Yes, Spec's has the windows plastered with Mr. G's and all of their Zagat awards, but, Mr. G's is dead. This is just a Spec's deli where they are trying to ride on Mr. G's reputation. The Mr. G's menu is gone. The fine lady that ran Mr. G's is gone. It is a much reduced menu from what Mr. G's was. It is a Spec's menu. My sandwich was ok, but, overpriced and not what I came for. I won't be back, particularly while Spec's continues to lie about who they are. One note for readers. If you see a review refer to a sandwich by number, that is the old Mr. G's. Ignore those reviews. That Mr. G's is dead. RIP. read more

Setting: Ryan is driving on N. Coit on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Inner dialogue: "Oooh, Mr. G's deli is over here! Perfect. I'm Starvin' Marvin." Action: Ryan pulls into parking lot. Zoom in on the front door of the deli, revealing a "Closed" sign. Music: Cue REM, "Everybody hurts." Pan over to Ryan staring into a darkened deli, with a tear slowly trickling down his sunken cheeks. Ryan: "Sandwich ... sandwich." [whispered into reflection in the window] Camera pulls out, changes from color to B&W, revealing an empty parking lot with trash blowing in the wind. Release stray hound dog. Turn on rain machine. Fade to black. (Suck it, Fellini.) read more

Took my wife here yesterday for lunch. We've been here one other time a very long time ago. We were in the area, hungry, so we decided on this place. Mr G's is inside a Spec's liquor store. As long as you know that, you'll be fine. I ordered "The Corby" which is supposed to be spicy, key word, chicken breast, onions, peppers, yadda yadda in a tortilla. I also ordered the potato salad they had in their case. One word on both - MEH!! I was totally underwhelmed. My chicken was far from spicy. And, to be honest, it was just sloppy tasting. The potato salad was just horrible. I paid $2 for it, so I ate it. Wife said she enjoyed her sandwich but doesn't like the weed mix salad and wasn't a fan of the raspberry dressing. And as a bonus, I bad heartburn all friggin afternoon. Nothing more really to say. Maybe I should of gotten something else. Won't be back. read more

I haven't tried the deli, so this review is just based on the liquor store portion. (Which is a bit embarrassing since I'm here all the time!) Everyone is very friendly. The staff seems knowledgeable and they're willing to help. Their prices are good. They have a great selection of beverages. read more

So....Stopped i yesterday for lunch, this is the second time we have been here, with the first being-5 years ago. This would have been Pre-Specs days. What I recall was 5 years ago, the menu was "fuller" fresher, and the place was setup, like a Deli. What a difference time has made on the old Girl. The menu, I recall now has many less items to choose from. They offer the Ruben, Pastrami, Burgers some salads, Philly, Hoagie and club, Turkey sandwiches. The guy at the counter quickly pointed out to the folks in front of me "no Turkey"...he didn't know what happened to the sign, and blamed in on some Asian bird-flu and some snafu in ordering. He repeated this "no Turkey statement" to each patron who approached the counter, further stating; "there used to be, or should have been a sign" stating the lack of Turkey". Really? I would have "made another sign" instead of reading off the same line to each patron as a disclamer and citing some kind of "bird flu". So, I notice that eliminating the turkey from the menu shreds the already limited menu down to items that contain meat, which is fine by me, since I recall the Ruben, from several years ago that i'm looking to re-visit! As we approach the counter to order, the counter guy "reminds the folks in front of me" there is a 5% up-charge for charge cards on each order and they prefer cash or debit. I'm thinking THIS is why I DON'T SHOP SPEC's for that very reason. Look, I'm a white dude living in the Burbs, I don't carry cash, so this has me pissed off out of the gate. But...we are hungry and so I elect to place my order. I order the Ruben on Marble Rye and my wife the "chefs salad". The Sand-which was $7.95- plus up charge and tax. As I wait for the food to arrive, I take a survey of the place and notice the "lack" of deli-support chips, pickles, and just the vibe you wold expect from a "deli". As the other folks get their food, Philly and Hoagie, I see the look of underwhelming shock; a lonely sandwich's appears in a hastily put together sandwich basket. No pickle, nothing, nadda, just a toasted bun with some kind of meat product arraigned and hidden in the bread. At this point i know I am most likely gonna be let down! I survey the back of the Deli-counter and see the prepackaged offerings you can expect to receive from ANY discount food supply store. Not the lined up displays of fresh (sic) meat you can see at for example SUBWAY. And Let down I was! The sandwich arrives crispy with a ton of Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, some dressing and 2 pieces of black-NOT pink, NOT red, but BLACK Corned beef! First I give it a smell, seems okay, then I ask my wife to take a bite, you know the "taster" so I can gauge here face and see if see turns blue or immediately goes into convulsions...NOPE, she LIVED! so I take a bite and notice, this thing tastes NOTHING like Corned Beef, at all, whatsoever, not even in appearance. I scoop up the "lonely sandwich" and march over to the "short order cook" who I assume is NEW to the operation as the "counter guy" has to clue him and the lady helping out how to carefully craft up one of the overpriced beauties they are pushing out on the Plano lunch crowd. I show the "grill cook" my sandwich and ask him the follows TWO questions: 1. Why is this Corned beef BLACK and NOT a bright pink/red when all the other Corned Beef I have ever seen or had has this as the fundamental requirement? 2. What king of Corned Beef IS THIS and are you SURE its Corned Beef? The guy stops moving "whatever the grease, crumb, meat product creation" he was preparing and actually says to me..."Man-why are you asking me such difficult questions"? !!!!!!! I was astounded at THAT response, no answer, no excuse, just another question to my question. Now I realize the "extensive menu" has quite a few items on it (sic) that must take quite a bit of brain power to memorize the content and makeup of each creation-REALLY? I just said 30% of the menu was unavailable due to bird flu. SO I site back down, ,make a mental note and ask my wife how the Chefs salad tastes. NO BUENO Her readout is like this, It has that per-manufactured store bought, 7-11 approach to it. Large cheddar cheese extrusions covering over the salad bowl and what appears to be TURKEY? Holy crap, this has me pancaked that it may be the Bird Flu Turkey the dude keep referring to ?!?!?! But wait, the Turkey has the same consistency of the cubed water-logged turkey that you can only find next to gas station sushi, pita pockets and other "fresh offerings" from the soon to be abandoned truck stop near you. Saved by bird flu, but still not good. The Dressing is very mayonnaise..E, and the salad itself has that chemical salad brightener-refrigerator taste you can only expect from eating it in the International Space station. We dump and we head off to Chic fli a. This place sucks, the food, experience, staff and don't forget the 5% up charge has me longing for the "deep fried" food in a day old case. read more

I was attracted by the glowing reviews and I really appreciate a good Reuben. My first impressions were hampered by the 4 tables with trash on them despite them having just one person eating, one person waiting, and me ordering. The service was quick. I was thoroughly underwhelmed by the $7.50 sandwich. It was not all that full and I could not taste any sort of dressing. The bread was more warm and flabby than toasted. It is served with no garnish, a pickle would be nice. I really see no reason to return. If you want to try a good Reuben in the area for comparison, try Deli News on Preston a few miles away with pickles and a nice homemade potato salad and a drink for roughly the same price of a much smaller sandwich and a bag of ruffles here at Mr G's. Deli News is a far superior deli in many categories. read more

I've lived by this place my whole life but never thought to eat here. If you want to eat like a champion get the Dirk Nowitzki monster. Life changing sandwich. Although I can only speak for this one menu item, I have a feeling that there will be many more great choices here. read more

Mr G's Deli - Dirk Nowitzki monster - Delis Near Me - Plano, Texas

Mr. G's was my go to back in the 1980s - so dropping in here always includes a touch of nostalgia for my and my homies from JJP HS. That said, it looks like Mr. G's has now bought out by Spec's as of a couple months ago (sniff-sniff).... read more

I really missed this place, brought my new husband to try it since we were in the area. The first thing that's changed is a drastically reduced menu. I chose a sandwich that sounded like my old #34, and when I asked the unfriendly cashier if that's the best match, she said it's as close as they get. Gee thanks. Her rudeness in general was extremely offputting. Owners: I implore you to hire someone that will smile in return. It says a lot that her attitude had me log onto Yelp. This sandwich was expensive and gross. They turned the roast beef into jerky on the grill, no idea why. It's dry, flavorless, and covered in very cheap swiss. For $9, I would have preferred 9 McDoubles, at least they're not overcooked. Too rude, too expensive, and are still open based on the previous restaurant's reputation. They won't be here long . read more

Great point! Let me know when you have another deli place to get a REAL REUBEN! Last time I went to this place, they subbed my Reuben's sauerkraut with...get this...none other than COLESLAW! Bread was also dropping with oil and not crispy. Never went back and never, until now, had I considered that they deserved even the time it'd take to write a negative review. But my husband wanted to go there because "it smelled like they had good burgers"...I told him to save (my) money. Mr. G's (as another reviewer mentioned) is no more. When it was Mr. G's liquor & deli, yes. But Spec's, sadly No. BTW, bird flu is with chickens and eggs - NOT turkeys! Maybe they are simply making excuses? For laziness. There is at the time of this writing, no more avian shortage. read more

I like the whole deli in a gas station-ish thing they got goin' on. I also like the limited hours, it makes it feel like a treat when I am able to make it in. I also like that it makes me feel all Oklahoma cira 1990. So they have about 3489349803903824 million choices for sandwiches. My party and I ended up with a Cheese Steak and California Club. They were THEBOMB.COM. My kid ordered a Frito Chili Pie which was a. bigger than his head and b. AH-mazing I highly recommend this place for a fantastic no frills lunch! read more

I used to be a bigger fan before Central Market and lots of the "cool" places started carrying good beer. A year ago or so, it was an amazing beer oasis at the edge of Plano. I've heard it's the biggest beer selection in the Southwest USA. Anyway, now that there are more places to get my Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout, Chimay Grand Reserve, and Duval, it's not quite the same. Prices are about the same as everywhere else, but you do have some beer lovers in the store who are familiar with the product and helpful to talk to. I think I go there now more out of habit than anything. The deli is good, but I don't make a habit out of eating there. One thing that is nice, is the 3 & 5 liter beers. They have Duval and the Chimay, and maybe Maredsous or something in those huge Nebukednezzars or magnums, or whatever the proper name for "big ass" bottles is. I like to give them as gifts, as people get a kick out of knowing it's a 100.00 bottle of beer. read more

Mr. G's is just about perfection for beer and wine lovers. It's three to four times bigger than your average beer and wine place, and most of the space is dedicated to good quality stuff. Huge selection of craft, micro, import, and specialty beers. The best variety is of Belgian and Belgian style ales, from light and fruity, to dry and heavy. Stout, IPA, you name it, they carry it. They rotate things out a lot so there is always something new to try. They also carry bar ware, and gave a small selection of beer glasses. Staff is friendly and always have good recommendations. read more

I ordered #11 Mrs G's Reuben and the hubs ordered #76 Italian Beef & Peppers Philly. They both disappeared from our "plates" in a flash! Highly recommend! Bonus: you can do a little wine and beer shopping while you wait for for order. ;) read more

I don't give bad reviews, but this place has broken my heart. I used to LOVE this place! Now, under new owners, Mr. G's deli is a sad shadow of what it once was. The fresh ingredients are gone. The generous portions are gone. I ordered my usual favorite that I have eaten for years, the Mr. G's Rueben. It was small, greasy, and tasteless. I'm so sad that this once great local deli is gone. read more

Based on reviews I thought I had found a place for a real Pastrami on Rye, but alas, I was once again disappointed. Now I must say I'm judging the Pastrami sandwich on the best in the world which is Katz's Deli in NYC. Yeah, I know the bar is set way too high. The sandwich could have been great if it actually had a decent amount of pastrami on it. This stuff was very thinly sliced and the ratio of bread to meat was way, way off. My wife had a sandwich called the Mexican (or something like that) and she was not impressed either. I plan to go back and see if they can slice the pastrami thicker and make it they way I want but I'm not holding out much hope. The girl who was working the counter seemed "put out" by our presence there and was not very friendly. There was an employee of the Specs liquor store (which shares the same space) using a table in the deli as a breakroom and eating his own food and talking really loud and stared like a creep at my wife. read more

NOTE: This review is of the Deli, not their alcohol sales. New Years Eve, I wanted a couple of bottles of Moscato de Asti so I decided while I was there to just grab a sandwich from the deli in the back. I had high expectations from the word of mouth reviews & because the Deli at the Spec's Liquor Warehouses in Houston usually Rock. Anyway... I ordered a # 53 with no lettuce. The description mentioned hot peppers and I figured they would be like those of PotBelly. Man was I wrong There were maybe 5 peppers on my entire 8"+ sandwich. What they didn't skimp on was the oil the peppers had previously lived in. I know that oil on a sandwich is a common occurance, but BLECH! Yuck. I don't like bread much to begin with, but soggy bread... no way Jose. Anyway, I liked the meat on the sandwich, it was nice & fresh. I think I will probably try this place again... but this time... with no lettuce or peppers. read more