My family and I finally got the opportunity to try Tom's Deli, and their pastrami was phenomenal. We've tried pastrami at several local spots around Raleigh, but this place is unmatched. The service was standard, nothing over the top, but that's not a bad thing. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed while we were there, which made the experience even better. I highly recommend giving them a try. Also, the rosemary Parmesan fries were mind-blowing. read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - Pastrami Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Amazing sandwich, we're not from this area but if we visit again we would come here. I ordered a Cuban Tom's style with a side of fruit. Absolutely amazing. Usually when you get fruit from a restaurant it's soggy and sad but this was fresh and sweet, watermelon, red/green grapes, blueberries, pineapple, and strawberries. We sat outside and it was a beautiful time, with good service and kind staff. read more

Grabbed lunch from here recently and enjoyed it. I grabbed the food as take-out so I got to park in one of the premium spots right by the restaurant, but there were plenty of other open spots in the parking lot too :) Inside, it looked like a pretty classic deli. My food was ready on time, which is always nice. I got the #4 (Original Roast Beef) with rosemary parmesan chips on the side, which was a little pricey at $17. The sandwich wasn't bad at all but nothing spectacular, and the chips were OK but not super flavorful. Not a bad experience but a little overpriced for me. I'm tempted to come back here to try the hot pastrami sandwich, though. read more

Having grown up in Cary, I've had a front-row seat to everything this city has become over the last 40 years -- and Pastrami Tom's is one of its finest additions. Tucked right in the heart of downtown, this place is the real deal. The menu hits all the right notes: freshly sliced meat subs served hot or cold, juicy burgers, crisp salads, and homemade sides that taste exactly like they sound. The food is delicious, but what really sets Pastrami Tom's apart is the service. You're greeted warmly the moment you walk in and given a proper send-off on your way out -- a small touch that goes a long way. Whether you prefer dining inside or grabbing a table outside, this spot delivers every time. Pastrami Tom's is exactly the kind of place a growing city like Cary deserves.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - Cold Italian sub with rosemary Parmesan chips. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

From the minute you walk in the door, you're family. The service is above and beyond! We ordered the Beef on Weck and the Rachel. Both were fantastic! Highly recommend both. The sandwiches are pricey, but worth it. read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - Beef on Weck - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We had great counter and table service from Scott C. This is a cute sandwich shop near downtown Cary with a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is well maintained with a clean unisex restroom. The food here is really really good. All the sandwiches and sides we ordered were 100% on point and we will 100% be back to Pastrami Tom's.... read more

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Came here when they opened at 11 am. Restaurant is very clean and spacious with outside tables as well. They were out of veggie burgers so I ordered a side of potato salad and the portion was large. It was creamy and crunchy with celery with large chunks of red skinned potatoes. The sweet potato fries came out hot and were light and crispy with a delicious dipping sauce. My hubby ordered the beef on week and thoroughly enjoyed it, was tender and juicy. read more

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Went in for a late lunch. Got the beef on weck, potato salad, and the strawberry salad. Was enough for 2 to share and take home! Sandwich was filled with meat and very tasty, Salad was large and tasty ( you can add chicken on it for an extra 3 bucks), and potato salad was decent( I thought it was a little dry but my dad liked it, to each their own). There's canned sodas, bottled sodas, and fountain sodas. The boys working were all very nice. The cashier was friendly and helpful, He also came around to drop off our food, pick up our baskets, and check on things. Next we met Tyson, he was a gracious host and we had a nice conversation. All were very nice young gentlemen! Will be back to try more options! read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - Strawberry salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is the best pastrami l've had in decades. The staff couldn't be friendlier or more accommodating. I can't wait to go back and try the cheesesteak, I overheard other patrons raving about it. read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Stopped by after hearing about this new place. Greeted by the owner as soon as I walked in. Friendly staff, quick service. This was early Friday around 5pm. Ordered a Rueben with a side of garlic Parmesan chips. Most sandwiches come with one side and a pickle. The Rueben was ok. Not the best I've had. The slices were a bit thick and a little hard to chew. The garlic parm chips we very good. Overall, not my fav NY style deli in this area, but I will probably return to try some of the other menu items like the beef weck. The place was clean with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Stumbled on Pastrami Tom's during a rare visit to Cary. Pleasant atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, and the food was quite good. My husband had the Cuban and pasta salad, both of which he enjoyed. I had the veggie burger, which was seasoned with something smokey that I liked, but also fell apart -- the classic weakness of the veggie burger! The potato salad was too eggy for me, but that's the risk with certain sides - they're either exactly the way you want it, or the opposite. Certainly not a fault of the restaurant. Our *only* issue with the place was that the owner was a bit too invested in his customers' happiness. He spent probably 20 minutes with another table venting about a bad review he had received online, which was a little offputting. read more

First time in, and I already can't wait to go back. We've been searching for a replacement for our favorite sandwich shop ever since we moved from Florida six years ago, and I think we just found it. I ordered the half cold Italian with a side of the red skin potato salad, and my husband ordered the half Black Forest pastrami melt with a side of sweet potato fries. I was sure they had given me a full, but the half Italian was just that big. Same goes for the sides! The food was solid -- flavored and fresh. The staff were friendly and while the sandwiches may have taken a little bit longer than my hungry husband wanted, it was because the place was busy and the food, freshly made to order. The ambiance is very low key deli, and it felt like the mom-and-pop local breakfast/lunch spot I've been craving. There's parking too, which is a feat to find when it comes to downtown Cary. It's five stars for me! read more

Tom and his kids are a delight - friendly, patient. We came by Pastrami Tom's three time within the last week of our 2-week visit to NC; the sandwiches are that good! Unfortunately during our last visit, whoever carved the corned beef did NOT cut against the grain and it spoiled our enjoyment of eating the sandwich. Fighting to pull away strands of meat is not pleasant compared to biting away chunks that easily fall away and seem to melt in your mouth. The deli is bright, with seating available in and outside. It can get packed, so placing your order online is recommende. read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - Meat was tough to chew - need to cut against the grain! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This was my first time going to Pastrami Tim's after seeing them on Instagram. They were very busy and for the most part the staff was friendly. I believe the owner was present and he spent alot of time meeting and greeting those who were dining in unfortunately he didn't have much interaction for those of us waiting for take out. Maybe that was due to them being busy. While they were busy the staff interacted with each o the very well, I had direct line of site and was within ear shot of the kitchen. I had the hot Italian sub with chips and a strawberry feta salad. The sandwich was really good with just the right amount of spice. The salad was much larger than expected and was very fresh. Sorry I inhaled it so no pics . I would go again for take out. The restaurant seating area is small and in a busy day a seat is difficult to find. Definitely great for a NY deli style sandwich, definitely check them out . read more

Outstanding hot pastramis sandwiches at Pastrami Tom's'! I would be remiss if I didn't mention the sweet potato fries, which were served with a uniquely seasoned apple sauce that brought the sweet potato fries to a new level of deliciousness. The excellent staff were all very pleasant and responsive. We will definitely return on our next visit to Cary NC! read more

Another gem we found via Yelp. Who doesn't love a good deli? They have a great selection without being overwhelming. A great sides selection, too. Everything was fresh and very tasty. Cool little place that also has outdoor seating. Service was also good. Smiling faces! read more

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I had a small Reuben which was half a sandwich. Perfect size. My husband had the house made rosemary potato chips with his cheesesteak. He was happy to find a sandwich place that offers gluten free bread. read more

Walked in and was promptly greeted. The cashier was very sweet and offered explanations on things and offered help. The options were great, very deli. The issue is the timing. I ordered to go, and I got my receipt at 1:37 and was handed my food at 2:14. It was a Saturday afternoon, but it was just one sandwich. They have major room for improvement in efficiencies in the kitchen. I know they've been open only a few weeks, so I will give them a few months before visiting again. Pastrami was well seasoned and bread was fresh. Just let them work out the kinks and then hopefully it's smooth sailing. read more

What a find! We were traveling through the area and looking for lunch. Pastrami Tom's was rated high, so we thought we would give it a try. It did not disappoint! We ordered the Philly cheesesteak, the Rueben (Tom's way - smoked bacon jam), and the Baked Italian. The sandwiches were stuffed and full with flavor. We also loved the sweet potato fries. But, most importantly was the customer service we received. The young man that took our order navigated us through the menu with great recommendations. Then we got a visit table side by the owner, Tom, who wanted to make sure everything was good and we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely go back the next time we are in the area! read more

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Fantastic spot to stop and grab a delicious sandwich. Our group had the pastrami, steakbomb, and chicken cutlet sandwich and they were all very good. Sweet potato fries with apple butter sauce were very good too. Quick service for as busy as the place was. Good prices for the amount and quality of the food you get. read more

The beef on weck sandwich was outstanding and the burger was equally as good -lots of flavor. Service was friendly . A great addition to downtown Cary Will make this a regular stop read more

I guess if other people were going and invited me along I would try this place again, but only if we were eating there. I would not make mistake of trusting their online ordering system again. I mean, the staff was very nice about remaking my son's burger which came with ketchup and mayo when we get ordered it plain, and look like the receipt set ketchup and Mayo even though we know we said no to every topping, so you can't trust their ordering system. Again they were nice not making a new burger, but then we went home to eat our now cold food that had been waiting for us while we drove back to get a new burger. And I discovered that my now cold pastrami on rye with mustard was actually a cold pastrami and cheese on rye with mustard. I've never put cheese on a pastrami sandwich before and I never will again. It would be nice if we got what we ordered. Don't trust the ordering system, it got two out of four orders wrong. read more

Stopped here for the first time yesterday and got Philly Cheesesteak. It was awesome!! Best Philly I have found in NC so far!

Came for one thing. The Beef on Weck. It's dressed up a little more than the northern version but I was a fan of the caramelized onions. The beef? Perfect. Paper thin and medium rare. The Triangle's only authentic Beef on Weck has arrived. read more

The sides were the best. Egg salad was very watery , unable to eat bun as it was soaked . i like the macaroni salad. Pastrami. Was fatty with a lot of gristle. Service was fine. Will not eat here again read more

Outstanding breakfast sandwiches and sides! Great selection. We will be back for lunch, which also appears to be amazing.

Tonight I ate at Pastrami Tom's for the first time. I had a great experience as the food was superb, staff was friendly plus very professional and the customers were friendly, happy and loved what they ordered. Definitely going back soon,! Steve read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - It was pastrami sandwich with sweet potato fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

You need to try this place!!!! Amazing customer service and the food is incredible! We will definitely be regulars! read more

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill - Rueben and chicken cheesesteak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I stopped in Pastrami Tom's for a sandwich I ordered the Philly cheesesteak. It was probably the best I've had in a long while. The roll was soft, the ribeye tasty and the cheese was delicious. I chose rosemary chips as my side. They were very tasty. I will definitely go back and get the whole order again! Finally a good deli in Cary !! read more

A friend recommended I try out this new restaurant. I went there for a late lunch and had their really excellent Philly cheesesteak. The ribeye was flavorful and juicy. The roll was soft yet flaky. I had the rosemary chips which were good, but could've used some dipping sauce like blue cheese. I definitely will be back again. Sidenote: it's kind of tucked away in the shopping center, but worth looking for. read more

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Food ,service , very pleasant people! I have been to Tom's 3 or 4 times. Never disappointed

Excellent food. Great atmosphere. This area needs this type of deli so a great addition to the area. The owner is awesome as well!

Wow! A little sandwich shop packs a punch. Four of us went here for lunch. All of our sandwiches were so good. Food came out fast and hot. Get there early, it gets packed. Feels like a cozy place. read more

Had the Rachel with vegan turkey and a side of fries and it was delicious. Nice to see veggie burger and vegan turkey options on the menu!

Finally, a real deli in Cary! The ribeye in the Philly cheesesteak was amazing...tender, full of flavor, seasoned to perfection. Rosemary Parmesan chips served with it were perfect. The small size sandwich was plenty big. I had one bite of my husband's pastrami & Swiss sandwich and it was fantastic. It would have been even better if he'd ordered a Reuben with sauerkraut and thousand island dressing ... that's what I plan to order at my next visit. No wait on a Friday night at 7:45 pm..... but that's Cary for you. Give Tom's a try... you'll be back. Good seating outside as well as inside, too. read more

The food is SO good and everyone that works there is very friendly. It's become a favorite spot of ours!

Go there immediately. Minutes after I finished my byo turkey/provolone on rye, I announced I couldn't wait to get re-hungry so I could eat the other half! read more

Just opened 3 weeks ago. We tried the reuben, cuban, patty melt and everything was delicious. The parmesan rosemary chips were a great side. They had a fun soda selection. They have a kids menu as well. Will be coming back! read more

Pastrami Tom's is AMAZING! The food and quality is a 5 Star. I'm from Philadelphia and it felt like I was back home with every bite. The owner Tom and his staff, Syndey, Aviston and chef Ashor are so great in every way. They will all make you feel like you're with family. I can't wait until next week when Pastrami Tom's starts serving breakfast. This was my first of many yummy visits. Wishing Pastrami Tom's all the BEST! read more

Food was good, but I wasn't overly impressed. I had the pastrami sandwich and while the flavor was good, I was disappointed that there wasn't much actual pastrami in the sandwich. For $16.50, I was expecting more. It didn't look like the picture on their website. Was only a few thin slices folded up on each other. But, on the bright side, the flavor was there. They also seem to be watering down their thousand island, as the side I got was super runny and lacked the flavor it usually has. I got the macaroni salad as a side. It was pretty much flavorless and lacked the tanginess or "bite" it should have. (See the macaroni salad at Fratelli's Deli in Apex for proper flavor.) Overall, a decent lunch, but I won't be scrambling to return anytime soon. read more