Love this place. I have been coming here regularly for a month now for lunch and breakfast and the food is great, service over the top and the family is charming! Just did breakfast at our office for 65 people and it was amazing! read more

The turkey club sandwich made my first trip worthwhile. So I'll be back to try them for brunch. But I wasn't crazy about the house pickles that come with sandwiches. They were old or just brined too long and a little beat up. And the potato salad was just "ok". The broth in the chicken soup was little more than salted water although it had nice noodles and chunky pieces of chicken. If prices weren't a few bucks higher than expected I would have felt it was more worth the effort. But I can get lunch at higher end places for the same price. Also, the bathrooms are scary since they're apparently using them for paint bucket and other storage... I "hope" they're in the middle of a renovation but that doesn't seem to be the case. read more

My husband has been to this place a few times before we met. He wanted to grab a quick lunch so we decided to go to this restaurant. It's a cute little establishment that closes pretty early. We got there about an hour before closing. We were seated pretty quickly and the staff was very friendly. I ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger with fries and my husband ordered a turkey sandwich with tomato soup. The fires with my burger were not warm. So they didn't come free. Everything else was pretty good. My husband LOVED the soup and the sandwich. I would come here again for sure. read more

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Great neighborhood spot! I definitely see myself frequenting this place. I got the chicken salad sandwich with pasta salad. Delicious and filling. read more

Great food but the prices have gone up and additional fees have been added on top of them. It makes lunch a bit too expensive.

The Pastrami sandwich on rye is a must try! Best in Charlotte. My friend got the Big Ale's special sandwich and was equally impressed. :-)

Restaurant was clean, food was great so was the service. I got a philly steak and cheese, it was great the steak was cooked just right and it was tender. I also got some home made white chocolate raspberry pound cake. It is to die for !! You must try, I will be coming back! read more

Our favorite breakfast and lunch spot! The pancakes are light and fluffy. We love the egg sandwiches and omelets. For lunch our favorite go tos are the chef salad. The blue cheese is dressing is Delicious! The Reubens are divine and the chicken salad is yummy. The staff are so helpful without being too obtrusive. Just a great deli! read more

Phil's is the best! I've been coming here for over 30 years (basically since I was born), and this is the first place I go whenever I come back home to Charlotte. The food is excellent, especially the egg salad, and the service is wonderful. You really feel like family when you're here. My family are huge fans of the rye bread, white fish salad, and brisket. If you're looking for a casual and delicious place for lunch, do yourself a favor and check out Phil's! read more

My wife and I have tried a number of times over the past 2 years to like this place. It is very convenient and they have a solid lunch menu. Breakfast has been ok, but not as good as lunch. As of today, we have decided we have tried for the last time. The deal breaker? Their waitstaff. We have consistently been treated as if we are an interruption, questions about the menu are responded to with obvious eyerolls or sighs, and even the occasional "when you make up your mind, flag me down" as they walk away. In this day and age of independent businesses going under due to COVID-related issues with supply chain, lack of workers, and price increases, we still go out of our way to support the local guy. Maybe Phil's is immune to these issues, so we wish them well. It's just that, anymore, we work too hard for our money to give it away to a place that clearly has no appreciation for it. I'll miss the onion rings and their soups, but will be glad to search out another establishment that might at least PRETEND to care that we choose to spend our money there. read more

Oh my. I've walked by this place tons of times, and hadn't even poked my head in. It's so unassuming. However, my boss wanted to initiate me into the Phil's club, and off to lunch we went. Apparently it's a NY style deli, and that's fine by me. Things like pickles, reubens, and all kinds of sandwiches to suit just about any palate. Very low-key and not fancy at all. It's kind of a "seat yourself and pay at the register after your meal" kind of place. Not many places are still like that. I ordered a grilled pimiento cheese sandwich of some form, and it was delicious. Creamy, melty, and with tomato. I was a happy girl. My side of pasta salad was happily mediocre. Our booth was kind of near the door, so I stayed cold the whole time. Not a huge deal, but people are in and out of this place so fast, I felt the draft more often than not. If you're into the sandwiches with loads of meat in the NY fashion, Phil's is the place for you. And if you feel divided on the issue, there are also some salads to be found. read more

A quant little spot I decided to check out before hitting Fresh Market. It is family run business where the employees seem to know their regulars. It is definitely a New York style deli with a large selection of breakfast items, and true deli sandwiches and homemade chicken noodle soup. I went with a cup of noodle soup and the tuna melt. The soup had great flavor and is definitely homemade! As for the tuna, fresh and delicious. It came with a side and pickle. I will definitely make it there for brunch another time. read more

This great little neighborhood deli located at the Strawberry Hill shopping center behind the Fresh Market is one of my favorite spots for a quick lunch. Stopped in recently with a co-worker and our server recommended that he have a burger - they were featuring ground beef from the Fresh Market. He loved the burger and fries. I had my fav stand-by - a tossed salad with grilled chicken breast and house-made italian dressing. Unfortunately, we never manage to save room for dessert but our server told us that they have wonderful homemade banana pudding. On our next visit, we'll definitely have to save room for that! read more

These guys do it right - excellent food (breakfast & lunch), great service at reasonable price.

Not very good. I went there because of all the great reviews and was very disappointed. I order Brian's roast beef au jus. The bread was tough and so was the roast beef. It appears that they microwaved the sandwich to warm it up and the result was that the bread and meat were tough. Sorry to be a negative but will probably try other places. read more

Best Jewish deli I've been to since college in 1964. Great menu. Fantastic sides. Fast and courteous service. Highly recommend. read more

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Found this place when the Italian place we were wanting to try was closed. An interesting little diner. I loved it. I tried the meatball grinder. I have to admit that it was difficult to pick up but it was very good. The meatballs were properly seasoned and the whole thing was yummy. Sauerkraut as a side item! It was like being back in Michigan. The only thing we didn't like was the 'pickle on the side'. read more

Since I've been working in Charlotte off and on the past 12 weeks, we have been coming here at least once or twice a week. Friendly wait staff, good food, reasonable prices, and quick service. I really like the selections of "regular" and kosher foods. The kosher salami is one of my favorites as well as the beef brisket NY style sandwich. read more

Phil's is not fancy, but the food is consistently good.

I love this diner, it has a cute friendly atmosphere and seems to be family owned. I use to eat here all the time senior year of high school for breakfast and it would really brighten my morning. Sundays is when it's usually packed with people straight from church or just looking for a nice warm breakfast. It's nice to eat somewhere that's not a chain and with a warm atmosphere. Their potato pancakes are delicious and their hash browns are the BEST. Friendly, warm and relaxing read more

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My wife and I went to Phil's for lunch today and really enjoyed it. We arrived at 1:45, so the brisket au jus sandwich that I wanted to order turned into a roast beef au jus sandwich. The sandwich was delicious. A lot of meat, good cheese and good au jus. I brought half the sandwich home, but I think most people would finish it with no trouble. My wife got a bacon cheeseburger, which she said was "wonderful". As noted in an earlier review, they get their hamburger from the fresh market next door, and it doesn't resemble what you would get in a fast food type place. I thought the pickles were good. The rest (fries, cottage cheese) were just so-so. Not bad but nothing special. The waiter was busy, but helpful. The prices are somewhat high for what you get. My sandwich, my wife's cheeseburger and two soft drinks came to $20 before tip. We enjoyed our meal, and we'll go again, but it's not a bargain. read more

Our family has eaten at Phil's at least once a week for over thirty years. Phil's is family owned and run, and they make us feel like family. Phil's serves wonderful sandwiches and homemade soups, as well as delicious breakfast items such as bagels and omelets. No place better to eat! read more

Just had lunch here for the first time because my friend always raves about it. I have been craving a real deli and this ace really hit the spot! I had a ridiculously meaty sandwich filled with pastrami, bologna, and salami...drool. Melted to perfection on rye with swiss on top with a nice pasta salad on the side. The pickles...save the best for last. I plan making this place a weekly affair starting next Sunday. Also, such a cute patio, we sat outside and the weather was beautiful! If you are looking for real a deli, this is the place. read more

I was a little lost one day, which happens a lot, and I happened to find this place. I'm sure glad I did though, because it has become one of my new favorite places. The staff is super friendly, you instantly feel welcomed. The food is all very fresh and well prepared, and served fast. Breakfast is really their thing. Their bagels are really good and you get your choice of just about anything you might want to go on it. I haven't been there to try the lunch menu yet, but I'll definitely be back there soon. read more

Charlotte wouldnt know a good deli if jumped up and bit them in the face and Phils is no exception. I would give it one star but the rye bread was very good and the manager was very friendly. I got a pastrami sandwich and the pastrami was the worst IVE EVER HAD. Boarshead pastrami is trash. Every cut they have is trash. Im not saying that boarshead is all bad, but Pastrami should come from a company called Cowshead. JK Pastrami should be homemade or shipped in from NYC/CHICAGO/LA/MIAMI. To get good pastrami you got to find a large congregation of jewish people. Jewish people know Pastrami!!! I also got the club. The turkey was very dry and I did not care for it at all. The turkey was better than the Pastrami though. The rest of the club was good read more

Perfect place for older people or families, that who the food is made for... cheap prices and very plain simple dishes with no bells and whistles. Went for BF, their biscuits were really good, sadly no sausage gravy. I had a bacon egg cheese on toasted pump, the pump was barely toasted so it was chewy... bacon was nice and crisp, no too greasy. BF had western omlete, the menu doesnt tell you what exactly is in it, which ended up being peppers shrooms ham and cheese, was ok, I think we can make better at home but for their prices if you dont want to cook there yah go. Its definately one of those places where everybody knows everybody and if you go there enough the staff knows your name and what you want to eat. read more

Not a good breakfast choice. Hash browns had an odd taste, bacon was burned, and waitress too focused on arguing with Phil. I was the only customer! read more

The food was wonderful but the male server was impaired. Don't know why or what he was on or doing. We were concerned for him. .

Standard deli fare and standard prices. Decent consistent food. (Chicken & Tuna Salads are good)

Today something is off at Phil's deli. The church crowd has yet to arrive so I'm confused as to why my meal arrived cold, before my silverware and incomplete. What level of service should one expect when they are at capacity? read more

Our Parents of Allergic Kids members were discussing restaurants that are food allergy friendly for breakfast. One of our members said: "They always take care of us! There is a PB&J on the menu, but nothing else has peanuts (not sure about tree nuts). My daughter eats eggs and bacon there all the time." Thank you for taking care of the allergic community. It's appreciated. read more

We love Phils deli. It is a typical deli open for breakfast and lunch. The people are friendly and get to know you. It's a great place to bring children since they have lots of options for little ones. It's not fancy but it's a great neighborhood spot for good food made in house. I love the deli salads, like tuna or chicken salad. The sides are really good too. If you haven't tried Phils you should! read more

Being a NY jew, this place reminds me of my childhood. I love the corner beef and pastrami sandwich and a Dr Browns Cream soda!!!

Still catching Up on Reviews. Sidetracked by one biz that wasn't happy with my honest review. Not entirely sure if this is the same Phils I grew up eating in the sharon amity/cotswold/providence rd area, but if so, my only regret is they close early and do not have more locations. Prices were higher, quite a bit higher then my last visit, but the food was great. I only had the time for a quick take out so didnt get to speak with anybody and find out if this is still the 'original phil's' from years ago, but regardless I was not disappointed. 10 or more years ago I would rate phils above Chris's. Today, I am putting Cris's ahead of Phils. Both Terrific. You'll be happy with both. I nudge Chris's upwards simply due to the fact they are identical to years ago. Prices a tad higher, but not really that much. Phils prices have gone up a good bit more, they close at 3 and I think are more in to the catering nowadays. Chris's is still the same..big thick kick butt sammy's as years ago...Phils still an easy 4 star but I have to nudge chris's above... In any event, my last Sammy at phils, was quite tasty. As good as years ago.....quality was excellent....Terrific Rueben....just a tad more pricey and not quite as 'hefty' as in the past. Id still stop in to phils anytime without hesitation. I did. And am glad I did, as were the 4 teenagers I had in tow. If it gets their approval, you know its top notch..... read more

Eaten here many times over the years when visiting Charlotte. Great place for lunch. My sister goes weekly. We always eat there when I'm in town. Great deli sandwiches and soup. Go for lunch if you're in the area. I get the Big Al's Sailer sandwich. read more

Greek salad with chicken......Mmmmmm Mmmmmm Good! Treat yourself to a grilled pimento cheese sandwich with tomato (on rye!) My husband swears by the grilled chicken club sandwich! Denise, Phil and Amy are the best! read more

Really good food. You can tell they get a lot of regulars in here. Prices might be a little high for what you get but I'd still go back!

Phil's is a great neighborhood deli. I'm a fan of family-run businesses, it's great to see a mom, dad and daughter working every time we go in. They started recognizing us after maybe the second or third visit and now we've gone countless times. They treat all customers as regulars until you actually become one! I always get the veggie omelet or the tuna melt-both are good and filling. The potato pancakes are tasty too! They serve good breakfasts and traditional deli sandwiches. The decor is not amazing, but it is always clean. The food and the welcoming staff are all you need in a deli anyways! read more

I can't imagine a reviewer giving Phil's Deli less than 5 stars. What more could you want in a deli? Serving out of my own kitchen would be the only improvement I could imagine, and I wouldn't want all those people in my house. So, this is a wonderful compromise. -- The Chicken Salad Sandwich, no, the Tuna Salad Sandwich, no... alone is worth 5 stars. Throw in the Banana Pudding and they don't make enough stars. read more

This place used to be one of the better Delis in the South. We used to come here regularly years ago, but they've gone Way Downhill & can't understand how they've managed to stay in business! They've substantially increased their prices and I must say the best NYC deli prices are better than these. Ordered a Chicken Liver sandwich on a toasted sesame bagel & they charged extra for the bagel, and the portion of chicken liver was chintzy .... asked for crispy lettuce but got a piece of wet limp wilted leaf lettuce + when I asked a 2nd time for crispy lettuce, they charged me extra for it! The waitress with the bad attitude was in a big hurry and impatiently informed us right off the bat that most customers know in advance what they want to order. The BLT my mom ordered had an un-ripened green tomato on it. Wow! We ordered cole slaw & pasta salad on the side, but both were terrible and tasted old. Good Bye, Phil's Deli read more