I love the place, never has many customers, but the food it great in my opinion, and the people are very nice. Here are a few specific comments. 1. don't have unsweetened tea, but the offered to make some for me, and did, just took awhile 2. the dining room is spacious but not cozy, no booths, but it has a second dining area that's a little more atmosphere 3. the Lybian food is fantastic, especially the soup, chicken and rise lunch, the dipping sauce is amazingly good, and the price at lunch is quite low. 4. the NY Cheese cake is the best anywhere, the owner was a famous pastry chef. read more

Literally the worst food I have ever had. Ordered wings with sauce on them, so I assumed they would have been mixed or tossed like literally every other restaurant I've ever been to. Nope, sauce was added after a la explosive diarrhea style. The entire half of the takeout container was full of Sweet Baby Ray's thick brown sludge sauce and somehow multiple of my wings were borderline sauceless. How they accomplished this, I have no idea. The quality of the wings? It makes me emotional to think about all the squeaky rubber chickens that had to die for my (inedible) meal. read more

Took wife to lunch, was barely mid at best. I got double cheeseburger basket, she got tenders basket. Order #1 1. Burger is frozen patty like mcdonalds. 2/10 I will say the burgers are very large portioned. 2. Fries are crinkle cut - 8/10 no complains. Order #2 1. Tenders flavorless. No seasoning. Basic Air Fryer tenders 2/10 2. Fries 8/10 I did tell cashier I wanted just 4 piece tenders. Didn't listen rang up tenders basket. I accepted because it came with fries/drink Meal total $27 Would get as last resort or drunk food. read more

After going out in 5 points, there are usually two places for one to get some late night food. Chicken on a stick at a food truck, or Sammi's. Every time I have gone out, Sammi's has been a staple for me if I need some food to keep the night going and fill up my stomach some more. Not the cleanest or best maintained place I have ever seen but if your go at night then you won't even be able to tell. I usually opt for one of their Gyro combos as they offer a couple different meats to go along with it. I have not had the chance to try much else on their menu but I'm sure most of it is decent. With all that being said, I would not tell someone to go here during the day as there are some other places nearby with better food. read more

Employees were so nice, food was excellent, and the service was fast!! Highly recommend!! Will be returning!

The workers were very very nice. They gave me a sweet tea while I was waiting and even gave me a refill before I left. Very welcoming. The food was also delicious! read more

Sammi's Deli - 6 Piece Wings Garlic Parm Flavor - Delis Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Yummy food reasonable prices wih food coming out in about 10-15 minutes and I love gyros so having this here so conveniently in five points is great! We were rung up by the cook who provided great customer service. Will be back soon. read more

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literally you could find a better sandwich at a gas station, place didn't look the cleanest the staff looked depressed and got our order wrong and i couldn't even take more then a few bites of my sandwich. my girlfriend could still finish her sandwich which is why I gave 2 stars instead of one although that's a pretty low bar to say the least. read more

Had the Honey Barbecue wings late at night around midnight. Although it is somewhat hard to find, we were able to pull up and grab our takeout order incredibly quick. The wings were the perfect combination of crunchy and savory. They drench the wings in sauce, which I don't mind because the honey bbq was to die for. Also got a side of crinkle French fries with my order and they were smacking too. Overall, I found a great nook in the wall and I am excited to indulge in some more cheap yet quality food. read more

Service was so amazing, the older gentleman was very helpful and friendly with conversation. This was my first time dining and the food looks amazing. My fries were seasoned to perfection and wings and tenders tasted great.Overall, I will be returning. read more

The atmosphere at this place is absolutely terrible. There's no music, tv or anything.. just silence. The food is okay but it came out piping hot. The service is also pretty blah. I had to beg for condiments. I'd probably only come back here if it was the only place open. read more

Sammi's Deli - Chicken Tender Basket - Delis Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The only late night delivery option in Columbia, SC on a Sunday night. Not great, but I guess it's better than going hungry when you get to the hotel and everything else is closed. Lamb gyro was awful very dry and badly needed some hot sauce. Wings were just ok but the sauce I picked was way too tame. Fish sandwich was ok. read more

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I ordered out delivery driver through the food at me then proceeded to throw rocks at me I called her trainer she didn't call me back and started swearing at me and then I asked for my money back or I will place of order and gentleman said it's not my problem and she does not work for me that is a GrubHub driver that's called GrubHub customer service number I found out he lied to me no one should ever eat at this place they are filled with Liars read more

The service was horrible, the owner in the kitchen told the Togo person that they were closed and only had chicken tenders left and I told the lady that was fine, that was actually what I wanted ! The owner then proceeded to say close the door and lock it because they are close but yet still cooking, and so I closed the door and he then proceeded to say with me outside the door , everyone was confused. I did not say nor do anything wrong, even the lady was like she wanted the chicken tenders ! I begin to say it's fine if you want to refuse my business then okay ! Have a great day ! I will never be back! read more

I've lived in five points for six years. Everytime I go to Sammi's Deli they NEVER wear gloves in the kitchen. I thought it would be different during a pandemic, so I ordered my food by phone, and when I arrived the chef was not wearing gloves nor was he wearing a mask. I saw him reaching right into the the condiments/lettuce etc. and placing them directly on the food with his bare hands. Maybe I'm old school, but I just don't think it's sanitary. I will never eat there again. read more

Great gyro late at night and still very respective and ready to serve. Very good device and nice employees

I order from here on Uber eats sometimes and the food is always really good! This last time I ordered they forgot the wings I ordered, I called and both people I spoke to were so nice. They handled it very professionally and told me how to get refunded (it was through Uber eats which I use a lot so I know they handle the refund part). I placed a new order and it was on the way within 5 minutes! It's all about the details and being kind. Everyone is human and makes mistakes and forgets things, it's how you handle it that makes the difference! Update: my food came (very quickly) and they even threw in a free piece of cake and wrote an apology on the box -- the food is good but the service?!? THE BEST! read more

Went in to pick up order, told it would be ready in 5 mins. 7 mins later, told be patient, ready in 5 mins. After 20 mins of waiting, being told to just relax, be patient,(at least I wasn't cursing with the guy like 4 other customers), he asked for third time "what is order". He wrote it down and handed it to the harried cook, looked at me and said "relax, be patient, 5 mins". Nope, not ever again read more

I usually love this place but I went today and told them 5 times not to put cheese on my burger. 20 minutes later they give me a cold burger with cheese on it. read more

BEST TAKEOUT EVER! Wings are DELICIOUS! Plus, the family is from Libya, so the gyros, baklava, and falafel are PERFECT! Speedy delivery and good at modifying orders for allergies read more

So long, Sammi's. It wasn't nice knowing you. This review is totally based on a delivery order (multiple ones actually but today's specifically) and the food I received. I called and placed an order for a chicken finger basket with fries, extra honey mustard and a coke. I had to repeat myself multiple times to make sure the address, credit card info, order, etc. was correct. An hour and 15 minutes later I called to find out what the status was of my order since I still had not received it. I was told that the delivery person should be walking in any second. 15 minutes after that the delivery person finally arrives and asks me for payment. I told him I paid with a credit card over the phone and he said he didn't have any indication of that on the receipt he had but he'd check when he got back. He then asked if I wanted to add a tip. When I declined (since I'd already discussed this with the person I talked to on the phone since I was paying with a credit card) he made a rude comment and just walked out. I called Sammi's Deli to confirm that my credit card information had been used and that the number was secure/destroyed. I also told the person on the phone what happened with the delivery driver and was told "Just ignore him." There are also additional charges for delivery ($1.50) and for using a credit card ($.99). I received the food I was supposed to receive though the honey mustard is watered down, the chicken fingers were over done, and I had chips mixed in with the fries I ordered. If you can't get your delivery service in order then don't offer delivery. read more

Can't give negative stars so one will have to do.... I ordered a gyro combo and received a plate of mess. The only thing in the actual gyro was few pieces of meat and some wilted brown lettuce; no tomatoes, no grilled onions, and no tzatziki sauce. The toddler hand full of salad had the same lettuce with willed looking toppings on it. I was charged almost $12 for that mess. I asked for a refund and they said it would take about 12hrs to happen....they never refunded my money, i checked my account and the payment cleared to them. Still calling trying to get my money back. I will not be recommending them to anyone in the future. read more

This is the second time I have ordered from Sammi's the first time was a no show and they charged my account for food I never received. Now it's almost two hours late. Guy just called and said he will be here in 10 minutes. Don't know what is going on over there but they need to get there stuff together. read more

I ordered for delivery. This restaurant is 1 mile away. They took 1 and a half hours to deliver 3 sandwiches. That's ridiculous. And as you can probably guess it was cold. What a waste of my money and time. I think that their food has potential if they were more professional. read more

Sammi's Deli is is a must stop for anyone passing through the area as well as for the locals. The owner and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. You cannot go wrong with anything listed on their menu. read more

DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT EVER EVER EVER WASTE YOUR MONEY ORDERING FROM THIS PLACE! This is the ABSOLUTE WORST PLACE TO OREER FROM! I ordered two Cheeseburgers and they were HORRIBLE. The buns were uber soggy, the mayo seeped through one bun, the burger it self was burnt tasting leaving an aftertaste in our mouths. The food was very cold overall. The manager on night is very rude, so don't attempt to get any fresh food sent back out or a refund. I also watched with my own eyes on TV that one of their employees were on Live PD being pulled over for possession of Marijuana while on a DELIVERY!!!! Please don't wast your time. read more

I love this place. I am a college student who's goes often. The owner is outstanding. Care so deeply about all of their customers. Amazing. Definitely recommend no matter the time of day. read more

This place is a good choice if your not concerned with quality of the food, price of convenience. I recommend this restaurant for someone who's tired of eating some where good, would be better off eating subway read more

Horrible! Took an hour and a half on a cheese steak, chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks. The boxes were melted together with huge holes in them, so the two boxes we got contained hot food at one point, but were completely cold when we got them. We didn't even get the mozzarella sticks. When I called the store, the employee who answered was very rude and gave a fake name and hung up on me. I had to call GrubHub and they called the store. Terrible experience all around. read more

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food was delivered an hour after it left the building. Of course it was cold and the tzatki sauce was just mayo. other than the food being cold and "not so much sauces", it was prepared well. read more

The owner is always nice to my fiance and me. The food doesn't take long, and we are always willing to go back.

Disclaimer: This review is for delivery only. Rather than go cause trouble in town, I decided to stay in one evening. Eh, we all need a little down time, right? I Found Sammi's by sifting through the pile of menus that I was provided by my facility. Their menu seemed pretty diverse & really cheap, so why not? Besides, a lamb gyro sounded like it would hit the spot. I placed my order for the lamb gyro & was quoted a delivery time of about 15 minutes. Imagine my surprise when that time was completely correct. On time delivery? Color me shocked. I took my gyro back to my room & sat down to devour my feast. The gyro itself was pretty big, with a large piece of pita bread & a heap of meat. All of the veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc.) were served on the side, so I got to build my own creation. Atop my fluffy & buttery pita bread, I stacked the meat & veggies, & dabbed a bit of the sauce on for good measure. All of the vegetables were fresh, but the sauce was a tad weak compared to other places I've tried. It just didn't have a lot of flavor. I enjoyed the spicy flavor of the lamb meat, though I think it was overcooked just a little. It wasn't completely dry, but if it had been, the sauce wouldn't have saved it since it was plain. I also got an order of carrots & celery with bleu cheese, but found the dressing to be thin & watery. The veggies were good, though. I certainly was not hungry once I plowed through my meal. Both the person on the phone taking my order & the delivery guy were friendly & smiley. Yes, I can tell when people smile over the phone. It's a gift. Shut up. Overall, this place boasts an accurate delivery time and a fairly decent meal for fairly cheap. Even after tipping the delivery guy, I was out all of $12 I think & had a mound of food to show for it. Next time, I may go in rather than have them come to me. read more

I ordered in for lunch one day because I had so much work to do. I had the mushroom and swiss burger. It comes with onions and mayo. I asked for no onions and no mayo. Almost an hour later it arrived. It looked pretty good, big patty and a lot of vegetables-to include onions, and mayo. I did not eat my lunch, I scrounged for other food in the office since I had already waited that long. I really despise onions, and the flavor gets on everything. It's not a hard order. I would not order from them again. read more

On multiple occasions I caught a delivery person eating my food. When I called to make an order for delivery whoever answered was very disrespectful and was not patient. They tried to rush my order and me off the phone. I seriously think this place should be shut down. read more

This place got me through college! I loved it! The delivery was great. I always seemed to get the cool, easy-going dude delivering my food to South Quad. I'd order a lot. The chicken fingers and fries were enough for lunch and dinner. I also got a milkshake a few times. From the deli to the dorm, it was still golden! I wish a place like this was in my hometown. read more

Last night I ordered dipped chicken tenders, potato wedges, and a bottled Coke . I waited TWO HOURS and I received cold tenders with a little sauce thrown on, steak fries and a cup of Coke with melted ice. To compensate for the watered down Coke he gave me a pink lemonade (ice completely unmelted). Terrible experience. Only gave a 1 star because you can't give less than that. read more

Is this even a place? Because I ordered some food about an hour ago and it still hasn't showed and now no one there is answering the phone. Super let down. 0/10 do not recommend. read more

I ordered from Sammie's Deli through Grubhub. I waited for my food & it never came. I called the restaurant & the guy was very rude. He told me that they couldn't deliver my food because of the weather. My credit card had already been billed. I'm a understanding person & yes it was raining but the weather wasn't that bad. But I found it very unprofessional that I wasn't even notified that my food wouldn't be delivered after waiting for almost 2 hours. Let's say that they'll never get my business again!!! read more

This place is beyond disgusting!! The owner has awful customer service! Never have i been treated so badly by a restruant OWNER in my life! Foods always an 1-2 hours late. The store always promises a "discount" or "free" food for THEIR mess ups. Then once you recive the food they make you pay! For cold soggy disgusting food. I gave them several chances of the past few years to get better but i will NEVER allow myself or my loved ones to give this poor excuse for a "restraunt" our money again read more

The service is horrible ! I will NEVER order from here again. I ordered my food at 12:30 and I didn't get it until 2:30. The driver spilled a drink on my food and the sauce was all in the bottom of the bag. I called the manager and he didn't do anything but catch an attitude read more