Outstanding Pastrami on Rye with generous serving on sandwich!! Great service with friendly staff..........

I am sure, if you know me at all, whether in person - or from my reviews on Yelp --- you know that there are several things that I have an emotional connection to, food-wise, that I would consider myself an aficionado on. Wine. Whiskey (working on varieties). Tacos. Cuban Sandwiches. I know, I know... very diverse! My husband and I decided to embark on a quest after reading a few articles about good Cuban sandwiches in the city and thus a list was presented to us that I believe was in the Riverfront Times two years ago. Every other weekend, sans kids, we were checking another place off of our list. At this point, I'd had an innumerable amount of cuban sandwiches over the course of my life, given it is one of my favorite meals. I have tried variations by restaurants where they did their own thing and gave it a name after their own restaurant because they doctored it up a bit. Ok, that's cool - but I want the real thing. The real Cuban sandwiches that migrant workers used to eat and make, on Cuban bread - with zesty mustard and thick sliced pickles. Bring it! The next stop on our list was Pickle's Deli. The night before we had actually had a "signature" (a restaurant's variation of a Cuban sandwich, not the real deal) Cuban Sandwich and we weren't terribly pleased to say the least... it was just... "ok". To cleanse the palette and renew my desire to continue the "tour de Cubanos" we went here. The pickles were crisp, the bread was warm and fresh and was the closest to Cuban bread (though a different shape) that I have had thus far. the meat was piled high and layered appropriately, the mustard quite tangy and the pickles crisp. I was so pleased with the Cuban sandwich here that I have started to weight all of the other Cuban Sandwiches against this one. When I said innumerable, I meant it. I truly cannot count how many Cuban sandwiches I have tried, nor how many establishments. There is one that always stands out in your mind, however -- and this sandwich is that for me. (The following weekend after this we tried the "signature" Cuban Sandwich at Dalies Smokehouse - review forthcoming.) My husband got the Reuben and he said it is definitely one of his favorite Reuben sandwiches, (he later found another closer to home that he loves at Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium). I am very pleased with the Cuban sandwich here and I hope to return to try some of their other options once I have completed my quest. Who knows? Maybe this will end up being the best Cuban Sandwich in St. Louis, according to me, after the Tour de Cuban Sandwiches mission is complete. read more

Pickles Deli - Delicious Cuban sandwich. See review! - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Really disappointed in the Reuben we had today. They raised the price which is okayif you maintain the quality of the product. But they reduced the amount of meat by 75%. This is not the Pickles we have patronized for 10 years. Find a new deli if you looking for real deli type sandwich. read more

I would tell you what the sandwich was like if I could ever get it to taste. We came at 1:30 pm. Moderate line, maybe 2 people in front of us. It's now 2:15 and still no sandwiches. Just two of us. Ordered off the board, a French Dip and a Cuban. Just went in to check and a table of eight who came waaay after us had all their sandwiches. When I mentioned this to the cashier, he said, "Oh, they got cold sandwiches. We have two stations, hot and cold. The hot takes longer." Oh kay. 45 minutes?? Five minutes after checking, magically the sandwiches are here. Kind of small for the price. $12 for sandwich, chips and a drink. Tastes good. But not worth the poor service. All we got was a "Sorry for your wait." read more

Pickles Deli - Pickles Deli - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Overall Rating: 2.8 Food: 4/5 The Reuban was so delicious, the bread was fresh, and the pastrami was very good quality. Nothing wrong, and the portion size was gigantic. The Cuban was also great. They did use deli roast pork and not the real thing, but in general the taste was fine. The Italian Sub was a showstopper, even though it was simple, no meat overwhelmed the sandwich. The balsamic glaze was a perfect way to balance all the fattiness. The Philly cheese steak was also so delicious, especially since they use their own custom blend of three cheeses. The best sandwich for sure there. The pickles were also nice and crisp. Price: 3.5/5 It was a little pricey for a sandwich, about $9 per sandwich. However, when they aren't too busy they jam pack it with meat, so I can't complain Service: 1/5 Every time I'm there, the wait is always long. Maybe even a half hour. This even happens when there is no one else waiting. They usually make an entire line of sandwiches factory style, but when one customer's order is ready, they don't serve it, they make everything in the line first. So my sandwich is just waiting there, and I have to ask to get it. This is unacceptable, especially when everything is premade and just needs to cut/heated up read more

We were looking for a place to get a quick bite to eat before touring the basilica and we found reviews for this place. It was good. I was torn between giving it 3 stars or 4, but our whole experience was good and the food was too, so I went for 4. My sister and I split a pastrami reuben and got 2 sides. One of the sides was mustard potato salad and the other was macaroni and cheese salad. Both were pretty good-not knock my socks off, but good. The macaroni and cheese salad was Mac salad with chunks of cheese in it. I would recommend this place for a delicious quick bite to eat. read more

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Me and husband went in there they wasn't to friendly and they didn't even greet us they was rude so we left oh well

Mouth watering. Delicious. Philly Cheesesteak. Gotta try it! The roll has a bit of a crunch to it with the first bite and is pillowy soft underneath. The portion of the steak is huge and has these wonderful pockets of melty, cheesy goodness. I'm going back for sure! read more

Hot soup and a sandwich on a cold day really hits the spot. Solid food, solid service.

I don't get to this part off town very often, but i has business at the hospital, so this is a go-to for lunch! I adore a good Cuban sandwich and theirs is superb. I always order it. Family and friends can vouch for the quality of everything else. Same attention to details and friendly service even when lunchtime chaos sets in. It seems they actually enjoy their work! read more

Pickles Deli - Tried the Lime scooter to fetch my Pickles Deli order! - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I have been going to Pickles for years. In my early 20s I lived a half block away and went there a little too much. The most important thing to mention is the Philly Cheese Steak. In my opinion, it is the best in St. Louis. It is also the ultimate hangover cure. I fondly remember eating this sandwich after partying in CWE and I was saved...all by a sandwich. In fact, now I'm in my early 30s and was having one of those days so I grabbed one to go and this sandwich still has saving powers. I feel great! Anyway, on the the rest if the Pickles experience which is also pretty magical. As far as other hot sandwiches, the Rueben and Cuban are excellent...The meatball is also amazing. I'm also a fan of the club. Really every sandwich on their menu is good. I once asked the owner how the sandwiches were so perfect. He said he won't put a new sandwich on the menu until they have created one the is absolutely perfect... Very smart! As far as the small details. The prices are decent. They use high quality ingredients. Sometimes it takes a bit to order but the staff is friendly while you wait. There are usually a couple tables open. The Philly and Cuban take a bit longer to cook. You can order online if you're in a rush. The sides are really good. They are a bit small but everyone I have tried has been great. The restaurant is clean and the staff will clear your plates. Definitely 5 stars! Now go get your cheese steak! read more

Pickles Deli - To go Philly Cheese Steak was to die for. - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Super friendly staff and really good sandwhich however the price for the price of the Philly I would've expected a bit more than two "Slider" like halves. the food was good but after $15 on a sandwich and chips I felt like there would've been more there for quanity read more

Tried Pickles Deli for the first time today through a work order. I got the BLT in hopes it would be decent since I don't order hot sandwiches when ordering delivery. Literally the worst sandwich I've ever had. Should be called an MLT since there was a layer of Mayo thicker than the bacon. Also there was no pickle listed in the menu description yet received my order with a monstrous pickle which made my bread soggy and inedible. Disgusting sandwich. My salad lettuce was wilted and sad as can be. Can't imagine anything is good here. 0/10 recommend. read more

Small place, your general sandwich shop. Good location and close to a lot of other businesses. Sandwich was good

This place couldn't be more yuppie but they make some amazing sandwiches I would recommend it

Rather sad chicken salad, mostly mayo and slightly sweet. A colleague asked if I got potato salad... I also ordered the beef and barley soup for a nice warm soup on a lite fall day, sadly, I received the chili that I've had - it is nothing to write home about. Convenient but not great. Perhaps the sandwiches show up. read more

Had to go for the bipolar Reuben. It was great. My friend had the philly steak. Nailed it. BLT for our senior friend. She was very satisfied. A little loud for the older crowd. So turn down your hearing aids and enjoy some great Sammie's. read more

Best Sammie's in town, locally owned and they have a super friendly staff and owners. P.S. Their "Breakfast Philly" is made to order and is the bomb.com read more

Fresh bread and meat! So good! Philly Cheese Steak was amazing! What a great place !

Nice local business with great food, awesome environment and very friendly staff. I had the French Dip with a soda and Red Skin Dill Potato salad on the side. Not a bad meal for $12. Prices are comparable to the chain establishments in the area. read more

Pickles Deli - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I like to keep things simple so I ordered a pastrami on rye with mustard. The sandwich came out quickly, was warm with slightly toasted bread. The portions were just right. Piled high but not absurdly gigantic (plus pickle on the side). Add in a Gatorade and you have a good, quick meal for around $10. The atmosphere is casual, as neighborhood locals drift in and out engaged in quiet conversation between bites. Pickles would be a great spot for a casual work meeting or a few hours of solo laptop work as well. I tried their gooey butter cake cookie and, oh man, it was amazing. read more

Pickles Deli - Pastrami on marble rye - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

One of the best deli's in the city, in my opinion. I'm so proud to say it's in my 'hood! Lucky for me it takes about three minutes to get here and I have a reliable lunch option whenever I want it. Making you jealous yet? No? Just wait 'till I talk about the food... I love the employees at Pickle's and they always have a way of brightening my day whenever I visit! They're so laid back yet fast in making your order & getting you back to your day. I never visit during the "lunch rush"... usually a little after. Anytime after 12:45ish I feel is the safe zone. Today I just ordered the Veggie, and it was surprisingly good! Tons of lettuce, cucumber, black olive, and roasted red pepper... yum. They use an avocado-hummus spread on a lot of their stuff which gets two thumbs up. The club is really good, too, and obviously they all come with a big, hefty pickle that's much appreciated. Few more notes on Pickles Deli: -Beware of the treat section by the register... they have cookies decorated like pickles, gooey butter cookies, and other things you're likely to get tempted by. Muchas calorías. -Do NOT try to get Pickles to go and eat it while driving. You will end of looking like you fell in a bucket of sandwiches, and it's not attractive. -If you can handle a heavier meal, try the Reuben or the New York Pastrami. Game changers. read more

The sandwiches took a little longer than expected to get out to us, especially considering that they weren't that crowded. But they were tasty and the veggies were very fresh. read more

Plain and simple you just don't get any better than this beautifully packaged excellent quality of food and they don't make mistakes through the food apps like many do. The pastrami reminds me of the Carnegie deli in New York! read more

Every time I come here I'm blown away by how a simple hot sandwich can taste so good. My husband always gets either the cubano or the reuben. Always. Luckily for me, this means that I can always steal some of his delicious sandwich. I've been more adventurous and have tried the pesto chicken salad sandwich, meatball sub, lentil soup, and Italian sub. The pesto chicken salad sandwich was surprisingly my favorite after the cubano and reuben because the pesto flavor was perfectly done and I felt very healthy while I was eating it! The lentil soup was also so addictingly savory that I finished it much faster than I should have. It tasted similar to a minestrone soup but it wasn't too oily or salty. The staff are always attentive and friendly here. When I came for a school fundraiser, they were really nice and the most prompt out of any of the other local businesses we talked to---five stars for service and quality of food, and of course, the convenient central west end location. read more

We eat a keto-diet and Pickles Deli is Keto Friendly. We went at lunch time on a Saturday. Parking is on the street in front of the deli. I had the Philly Cheese Steak no bun, hubby had the Gyro Special, son had a traditional Philly Cheese Steak. CheeseSteak was fresh and good. Gyro Special is not recommended. Tasted like the frozen Gyro meat you get at the supermarket. read more

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One of my favorite lunch spots. They have a mediterranean wrap that is so good I get it every time! The Ruben is also good but I don't stray to far from my wrap usually. Always fresh ingredients made right there when you order. And the gooey butter cookies tradition and chocolate are always a good choice! Service is extremely friendly and will get you whatever you need. If you need a quick filling healthy lunch stop here! You won't be disappointed. read more

Pickles Deli - Mediterranean wrap sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My boyfriend and I were crying tears of joy as we ate two of the best sandwiches St. Louis has to offer. I'm pregnant, and the only thing you can get me to eat these days are sandwiches, cheesesteaks and reubens... yeah, I eat like a trucker... Anyway, we had been on a crusade for the perfect sandwich until we revisited Pickles. The cheesesteak was served on soft flaky French bread and smothered in a three cheese blend... there were no banana peppers, which made me sad, but the meat was so tender.... oh man, it was delish. The reuben was the reason we ventured to the CWE. The corned beef was piled on... I could barely finish... but I mustered the will power to gorge myself full. I couldn't stop there. The hummus was made IN HOUSE and served with warm little pita points... nom nom nom nom get in your car or on your bike and go. now. read more

I visited Pickles today for the first time since Sept 2011 (see prior review). This time I went at 2 PM and the place was mostly empty. I had a meatball sub which was pretty darn good. No complaints except that the price seemed just a little high at $8. Big selection of sides, chips, desserts, beers, etc. Friendly service. I'll go back and they go from 2 to 4 stars for me. read more

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Pickles Deli is an absolute favorite among our students, faculty and staff! Fadi, the catering manager, was very easy to work with, had good suggestions, and was very responsive. The boxed lunches were each made with care and packed with delicious sandwiches and salads that were instantly devoured! We look forward to our next luncheon just to work with Pickles again, thank you! read more

I was unlucky enough to arrive in the middle of the massive lunch rush. Even though the door was through the door when I got in, it didn't seem to take a long time to get my order placed and ready. The workers are so friendly and they are insanely quick. It seemed like I had just made up my mind and I was next in line to order. (There were at least ten people in front of me though). I ended up ordering the Greek Salad with a side of hummus with flat bread. The ingredients were so fresh and crisp. I didn't realize how yummy a salad could taste! The dressing wasn't too heavy either. Definitely a winner in my book. The hummus was so creamy and smooth. I really need to add this place to my lunch rotations whenever I am in CWE. The only thing I found (the tiniest bit) annoying was difficulty finding a seat. I had to look around for a little bit, but I managed to find a corner seat. read more

Who is this Reuben guy & why is he such a genius?! Featured in the April 2010 Riverfront Times Special Advertising Section "Restaurants 2010" (pick up a copy to scope out St. Louis' #1s), Pickles Deli was voted "no. 1 delicatessen" followed by Blues City Deli, Gioia's Deli, & Carl's Deli. After this wonderful discovery, I decided to skip over to Pickles around 1130am to beat the lunch rush. This was all part of my strategy - I typically don't like the added pressure of holding up the line when dissecting a menu. Of course, I was the only one in line! :D It came down to 2 choices the Reuben - choice of classic corned beef or pastrami with sauerkraut, swiss cheese, & 1000 island on grilled marble rye or the Pickles Club - oven roasted turkey breast, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato with housemade avocado spread. Is your mouth watering, yet? Me: So, Reuben or Club? The guy at the counter: Hot or Cold? Me: Reuben. Guy: Good choice, that's our #1 seller. & so alas, in my hands was a thick, hot Reuben with of course, a dill pickle. Pickles wouldn't be Pickles without a pickle! Please excuse me. I will be back for the Club! read more

Pickles Deli - Reuben on Marble Rye. - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I've never had a bad sandwich from Pickle's Deli. The Philly Cheesesteak is the bomb! The perfect amount of meat, onions, green peppers and melty cheese on a fresh hoagie. The dill potato salad is the best I've tasted anywhere. And you can't go wrong with any of the desserts. Plus, they do offer curb side pickup if you want to order online, which is so convenient. read more

Pickles Deli has a wide variety of fresh and hot sandwiches and sides. I had the cuban and a side of pasta salad. Both were very good. My pasta salad had a bit too much Italian dressing, but it was still well made. The service was also very good. I took my order to go and before i left, i was offered a top-off of my drink, which was a nice gesture. I would return! read more

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Very casual environment, people just enjoying their sandwiches and the employees were very friendly but laid back which I liked. The food is great! I had the Philly Cheese Steak and my partner had the Pickle's Club on the pretzel bread. Both were not only great but filling for us until dinner. They had decorations for the holiday and it was just relaxing and enjoyable! This place not only had a good variety of food on the menu but the people that work there are super chill and nice. We were getting ready to go and their employee, a young male, noticed that we had some apparel from our alma mater and he made a comment and we talked to him for a bit which was just nice that he tried to engage with us and he said happy holidays. At that point I thought he was nice and the people were nice but then the SAME employee saw a man outside trying to come in but had trouble getting his oxygen tank out its cart. The employee went out, without a jacket or anything in the middle of December when it's freezing and helped the man get his oxygen tank and took him inside to eat. There's a lot to be said about a business when the employees they hire are just good hearted people. This was one of those businesses. read more

I came here specifically for a Reuben sandwich after seeing it on yelp. I have had Reuben's from a lot of different places, and this is by far the best Reuben I have ever had. I only got the Reuben so I can't speak for sides or soup the Reuben is great and I will be back for another one. My only complaint is they close too soon! read more

Waited over 50 min for a BLT. 5 people were working 1 slow person making sandwiches. Had to worry about parking meter, I thought an hour would be plenty of time to get/eat a sandwich. They knew they had terrible wait times but just kept taking orders and money. Ended up feeding my daughter all the snacks I could find in my purse long before the blt was done. Meal was very dry and over priced. The whole experience was irritating and ruined the rest of my afternoon. read more

I had the pastrami Ruben my wife had the Philly our friends had the meatball and French dip. All the bread is perfectly toasted. We were all extremely satisfied. Highly recommend this place. The staff was nice and the deli is very clean. read more

Excellent food and delivery service. Was at the hospital working and couldn't leave for lunch. Delivery was quick and food was still warm.

OUTSTANDING Cuban sandwich! I ordered this to go, and they gave it to me in a compostable "plastic" box packed perfectly to preserve flavor. This place is outstanding, and they are very generous contributors to the community. I've been to two charity events for two completely unrelated charities, and they made generous donations to both. Great service, high quality products, oustanding taste and flavors, and a great set of owners make this place a top pick. read more