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    Rochester Deli

    4.4 (208 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Bakeries, Caterers
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    ROCHESTER DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Devonshire Panini

    I'm not trying to complain, as this is a small business and a great one at that, as well as a staple of waukesha, BUT GOSH, the serving in some of these sandwiches is so small, I got the Devonshire Panini, and though delicious, the serving of ham was so tiny, and just one piece, it seemed minimal. I had this experience with the meatloaf sandwich twice before, so tried something new, and was saddened by the lack of the meat within, once again, while walking out with 21$ of food. But I also had the potato salad and Italian pasta and they were all delicious.

    Chicken dumpling soup
    Ophelia M.

    What a gem of a deli they have here in historic downtown Waukesha! It was Friday evening in autumn and my dining companion and I were on the hunt for some warm and toasty soup for dinner. We were in the Brookfield/Waukesha area and a quick search on Yelp led us to Rochester Deli. They have menus but it's an order at the counter situation. Unlike many delis, however, they do have a full blown dining room for you to enjoy your meal (they'll deliver it to your table). On any given day, they serve chicken dumpling soup as well as one soup of the day. I got the chicken dumpling soup, which was tasty. My dining companion got their soup of the day, which on this particular day was clam chowder. We split one of their turkey cheddar panini which has a beautiful spread of cranberry relish on it, along with the turkey and cheddar and made for the perfect fall accompaniment to our soup. The service was friendly and efficient and the dining room, though simple, felt cozy on a chilly autumn evening. Loved my first experience here! Get to it!

    Amazing meatloaf sandwich available 3 ways!
    Rick R.

    First time here, and the Yelp rating is accurate. I ordered the chicken dumpling soup and meatloaf sandwich, and both were great! I'm not a big meatloaf guy, but it was listed as one of the favorite dishes, so I ordered it, and it was one of the best tasting meatloafs I've ever had! Flavors and textures were on point, and the buttered and grilled panini bread was the perfect vessel. Excellent customer service and great atmosphere make this place a must-stop!

    Grilled Reuben - our most popular sandwich Turkey Cheddar Panini
    Lico J.

    We made a stop in DT Waukesha and searched on Yelp to find a place for lunch. This restaurant caught our attention with lots of compliments and we decided to try it out. It did not disappoint us. We loved the clean, bright environment and the homey vibes immediately. Felt like that great neighborhood restaurant that has been around for a long time and that everyone knows and loves to go. We were greeted by a very friendly young lady and she told us her favorites. We got the most popular Reuben sandwich w chicken noodle soup and Turkey Cheddar Panini w Coleslaw and spicy sauce. The bread was perfectly toasted and the meat and cheese were flavorful and felt not too heavy or greasy at all. Everything was just simply good and well-balanced. We parked in a public parking lot (lots of free spots during weekend) on Main Street and walked down. Highly recommend this place if you are in Downtown Waukesha!

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    1 year ago

    This place is amazing! Sandwiches were phenomenal and don't get me started on the carrot cake. Mmmmmmm mmmmmmm.

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    11 months ago

    The food here is incredible, and the bakery items too that! I highly recommend giving Rochester Deli a try, you won't be disappointed.

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    1 year ago

    Portions are too small for the price. I also did not get my sides with my sandwiches. Their chicken salad is delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Love the Rochester Deli but desperately wish they had longer hours. Closing at 3 on Saturday is tough, wish it were like 7!

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    4 years ago

    Fast service and amazing food! Easy to pick up and go if you don't have the time to sit and enjoy! Great desserts too! So many options!

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    You made our day Amber, thank you for your awesome review.

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    3 years ago

    YUM! This is a great deli, food is delicious. Cute atmosphere too! Busy place but definitely worth the wait!

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    2 years ago

    Good service and great corned beef sandwiches. Looking forward to trying some other items on their menu.

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    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'nDecent food & fair prices! Gpa Dave! What more can I say??

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    Best fish fry in wisconsin. Period. Spectacular potato pancakes. Great desserts. Nice selection of bottled beers.

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    Very cozy and the food was pretty dang great! There needs to be more lunch spots, but I do t care cause I have Rock-ester Deli

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