Tremendous sandwich. So satisfying. ALMOST all of the choices that you could imagine: they don't have a traditional italian sub, but you can mock one up with ham, salami, and pepperoni. A sandwich of this quality takes a little time and costs a bit more than you might normally want to pay. But it's worth it. Not for every day. But for a treat. Also, somehow for the first time in my life, here I have found individual-serving bags of Baked Lay's sour cream & onion flavor. Keep it coming. read more

Interesting concept. We don't have anything like this in FL. You basically fill out a slip with what and how you want your sandwich prepared. Better pay attention because they will not ask if you miss something. Being my first time I missed checking if I wanted hot or cold, so I ended up with a cold roast beef sandwich. Sandwiches were good despite mine being cold, my girlfriends was really good, guess she filled out her slip properly. Nowhere to really sit so this is more like a grab and go kinda place. read more

Quick service. Sandwiches are on point. Super friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend this deli.

Good, quick and enjoyable sandwiches and drinks. ordering is simple fill out form and hand in. Cool soda machines where you can add flavors to your drinks as well. No seating inside but if not to cold you can sit outside. Always a good place to visit when passing thru. read more

If you're tall, then keep walking, I'm enjoying watching. If you're short... stop. I wanna make out. I don't get it, Ithaca. Lots of love for Shortstop Deli, but I've had a hot dog here which was really bad, and a sandwich, which was also really bad. I do love the fact that they are open late night and I do love their decor and their uniqueness, but their service is also really rude and the food just isn't good. I get it, though, it's for the college kids. I've heard rumours that they may be serving the stuff that the Hot Truck used to, though. If that's true then they deserve kudos and may be in for a raising of a star sooner or later. Ithaca's one of the most beautiful cities around, I'm surprised it doesn't have more beautiful food options. read more

Upsides: Ordering is simple and efficient -- fill out a form exactly how you like it & pass it to your sandwich maker. They'll call your name when it's ready! Seitan, veggie burger, or hummus for vegetarians & vegans. I really appreciate this! Downsides: No real seating -- there are large windowsills outside facing the parking lot where people were eating their subs, but no tables. Many teenagers & other random folks loitering & smoking near the entrance where the sills are; So basically this is a take-out only place. Generally the feeling of the place is pretty run-down outside & not particularly clean. The hoagie prep area looked clean & neat, but the soda & chip area and outside was kinda iffy. The subs were tasty though the rolls were too soft... not like Philly subs or White House in AC (but really, who can beat them?). I'm from NJ what can I say? Bottom line: I'm torn. I really like that they offer THREE protein options for non meat eaters -- that's a big draw. But given that the rolls are mushy, and they have no comfortable place for their customer to BE, makes me less likely to visit again in the future. 3.5 stars. read more

Do NOT eat here. Service is terrible, all orders are wrong and food is not fresh and totally repulsive.

The sandwiches--which fit right in that "better than subway but nowhere close to a really, really good sandwich"-- probably deserve a 4, but the pricing puts this squarely in three-star territory. It's just too expensive for what it is. read more

This is a solid sandwich. 5 stars. I will be coming back the next time I'm in Ithaca. Yelp is making me write a longer review. So I'll tell you about the milkshake machine. For only $2.89 (with a sandwich) you can get a milkshake but not just any milkshake. This milkshake comes with a show. You'll see. read more

Messed up the order completely and missed couple of items ticked. For the price, how difficult can it be to mess up simple order of chicken club and roast beef. Also, coffee corner had no sleeves. The yelp average rating doesnt reflect quality of service & product. Good friendly staff though read more

Love stopping in here to grab a sandwich my two go to sandwiches are the Ithaca cheesesteak with provolone cheese, onions, mushrooms, hot peppers, horseradish, salt, pepper, and truck sauce and the SS Reuben. While the the cheesesteak can be hit or miss the SS Reuben is consistently one of the best reubens I've ever had. Their large cookies make a great dessert as well. While I could eat shortstop any time of day the highlight is their 24 hour service so you can stumble in after a night out and Satisfy your late night craving on the way home. read more

"Sui" That is all you need to know when you come here. It is to die for and delicious in every cheesy and meaty way. I feel my feel every artery clogging me but it is worth it because it is that GOOD! read more

Reuben, tender corned beef, wonderful amount of sauerkraut. No sog to the bread. Pizza sub thing was tasty, it escapes me why it was a highlighted item. Lucky find, best kettle chips ever, spicy dill and horseradish cheddar. Ordering is a little confusing, even though I guess it's straight forward; grab a slip and circle what you want. read more

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Ok. I've never been here. Never was told to go here. Was hungry. I love mom and Pops places. Roast beef sandwich. Rye bread. Lettuce tomato cucumbers Swiss. First bite. The bread was dryer than toasted. Funny Taste. Opened up. Lettuce and cucumbers were brown . So I picked the meat cheese and tomato. Only high spot was a white chocolate macadamia cookie. Haha sorry. Was VERY Disappointed... read more

This deli is still pretty awesome, even more so now that it's freezing cold in Ithaca and their toasty subs are available at the odd hour. Don't forget to pick up the 24ounce drinks for 9cents offer when you order any sandwich, their cups are also eco-friendly. Win Win? read more

Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich when in Ithaca. We also tried Collegetown Bagels another day, but Shortstop was much better. Speedy service and good food at a reasonable price. What more could you ask? read more

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Pizza sub? need i say more? Messy eating but great subs. I never remember what i got the last time so i always end up with a new sub. This time i got the SUI? Garlic bread, pizza sauce, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and then asked for all the vegetables. A small usually does me good for the day but some of the larger guys were getting the grand slams. There is really no seating inside the shop. You basically order your food, hand the white copy to the people making your subs, and you take the yellow carbon copy to the cash register and pay. They call you by name to get your sub, you pick it up and go outside and sit on the "benches" outside to eat. read more

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I just ordered an Italian sub with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and banana peppers. I just GOT an Italian sub with cheese, a piece or two of lettuce, tomato......a couple slivers of onions, and COOKED GREEN AND RED PEPPERS!!!!! Come on man!!! Way to ruin a meal! And it cost me $15.00?????Get a grip Short Stop! Never again! read more

First time here. Was expecting seating which there is none. Purchased two double sandwiches with cheese (cheese was extra). Also got two bottled sodas and bags of chips. Total was $26. High cost for two seven inch subs. Bread was fresh as were the meats. Delicious, but at that price probably won't return. read more

Best subs around. I ate a lot of acid back in the day and loved going to this spot. Haven't been back in 15 years and don't do drugs anymore but it's even better than I remembered. read more

Take a sheet and make your own combinations. Been around for a long time. Spoke to the owner he was a nice guy. Big delicious sandwiches.

Had a PMP Chicken and it was soggy and bad. Chicken was grounded up. Service was slow and unprofessional. They all seemed unhappy to be there. It was overrated on yelp. I wouldn't come back there again. read more

Want a big ass sandwich that tastes really good & is satisfying? That's all I got, time to eat.

Not as good as I was hoping but I like any place where I can write down my custom sandwich order myself.

I love this place! Amazing sandwiches on fresh bread just off the Commons. Perfect place to grab lunch to take to the parks or when you need a bite late night! I'll be coming through the Shortstop doors every time I'm in town! read more

I've been ordering veggie with cheese for 15 years from the deli. It used to be so good, my absolute favorite. However the last few times the one same y'all guy just throws my ingredients on my sandwich in piles, not even spreading out ingredients over bread, like he doesn't really care at all. You only make sandwiches why not at least try to make them good. Very disappointing. Yvonne read more

Open all night = immediate minimum of 3 stars in this sleepy town. BUT... I had diarrhea within 8 minutes of devouring my delicious cold cut Sammy. And I mean clammy-butt, limping to my hotel room kind of situation. Not sure if I got bad salami or what, but if you stop in after 130AM, make sure you have A Plan... read more

I don't know how I slept on reviewing shortstop deli! I have likely eaten here close to if not exceeding 1000 times in my life and have never been disappointed. This is a MUST stop in Ithaca. They acquired Hot Truck a few years back, another ithaca institution (R.I.P. Bob) and their french bread pizza is not to be missed either. The amount of seitan they put on the subs can't possibly make them any money, its an enormous portion! And the vegan burger is really good as well, but I can't place the brand. In regards to Lisa D's complaint, if you get a toasted or hot sub, its going to take an extra 5 minutes to go through the oven. Even when they are slammed I don't think i've ever waited more than 10 minutes. Considering you can get a sub the size of your head with a 32oz drink for under $10, with fresh baked bread, I can't think of a single reason not to go here (unless you are gluten free, then you are right screwed) read more

Shortstop Deli is a food counter located inside a grimy convenience store. They only have a couple vegan options (namely the vegan burger and a seitan sandwich), but it's good enough, considering that they're cheap, fast and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I had a seitan sandwich ($6.43 with tax) (which you can customize by filling out a card). I got it with just basic vegetables (lettuce, onions, tomatoes) and no condiments. Also, they have a wholewheat bread option, which I took. The sandwich was pretty damn good. It's small, but stuffed with finely-shredded, high-grade seitan. It looked and tasted uncannily like roast beef, which is a good or bad thing, depending on your tastes. I really loved that they caramelized the onions, which added a more complex flavor to what could have been a simple dish; I also greatly enjoyed the wholewheat bread, which was fluffy, fresh and substantial. It wasn't throwaway bread you get on a shelf in the grocery store. All in all, this is a good place to get a quick, tasty meal. I can't wait to try their vegan burger. If they had more vegan options, I'd give them another star. read more

A sandwich lover's dream, Shortstop Deli is another late night place for lucky Ithacans. Everything sold here is top notch, great breads, lunch meats, cheeses, toppings, and even condiments too. Opened 24/7 Shortstop deli has great sandwiches and even caters to the vegans and vegetarians. I had a BBQed seitan sandwich with slaw and pickles. The seitan was porky, tender and flavorful. The Godson had the Rubin on rye with a side of fries that could have fed his entire frat house (Kappa Sig). Excellent food and not just to soak up the alcohol, these are great sandwiches and a great place. I always wanted to go for a breakfast sandwich but it's so packed with Ithaca College and Cornell students, but the locals say they have good breakfasts and coffee. Buy one of their TShirts! read more

(33/100) This place is basically what many of the other reviewers said. I'm not from Ithaca, but I absolutely see the hometown appeal and late night popularity. I went to college too and there was definitely a place like this I loved. I imagine every college area has at least one. The sandwiches were gigantic. The double was definitely two sandwiches. I had the Reuben. It was made pretty much like a Reuben. (I was a little nervous, there would be no sauerkraut or the sauce would be wrong.) My boyfriend had the meatball and claims it was great. I added a soda to my sandwich... It was literally 9 cents! That was great to see. Most combos offer maybe a 10 cent discount and this one discounted almost 2 bucks. It was also pretty cool that this shop is inside of a convenience store. I didn't need anything, but the option to get other needed items was a convenience. Ha, convenience. Anyway, check them out. I imagine you'll be happier. :) read more

I think, because I live in a Sandwich mecca, I just cant give Shortstop a perfect 5. The concept and execution is top notch, but the actual food, while above average, just doesnt hit Paesano levels. It's a similar concept to Wawa, with their "No human interaction" method of ordering food. While Wawa is high tech, with their touch screen, Shortstop keeps it real with a golf pencil and order form. I thouroughly enjoyed my Reuben and others in my large group seemed to be pleased as well. Staff was efficient and pleasant , prices were reasonable. I find myself in Ithaca a few times a year, which means you will find me at Shortstop as many times, as well.Good Stuff. read more

It was a cold night, and I was hungry. My friend who is a Cornell alumni can't stop raving about his "Hot Truck" college days, waiting in the rain, snow, or cold for some ambiguous truck to serve some sandwiches. "OK fine," So, I agreed to this Shortstop deli because they had the "same" sandwiches. Since I am not Cornell alumni, nor an Ithaca native, I did not have the same nostalgia my friend did. However, these guys are open all night with very delectable sandwiches amongst other offerings at their convenience store. Even my friend commented that it wasn't quite what he remembered but he still immensely enjoyed his order. This place gets bonus points from me for the backstory, aggressive hours of operation, and fun factor--hence 4-stars. read more

This place likely only does any kind of business because it is pretty much the only place open in the wee hours of the morning. It takes an incredibly long time to get a simple sandwich, not just because Ithaca is the midwest of NY, but also because everyone is ordering french bread pizzas which require more prep work. After waiting an unduly long time for a simple turkey sandwich, I was pretty disappointed because it was worse than Subway--soggy bread and lettuce, pale tomatos, average turkey. This place is a reminder that the cuisine in Ithaca was atrocious not too long ago.. read more

Crack in a cup. It's CRACK IN A CUP, people. Do I really need to tell you anything else? Shortstop has a tremendous menu of delicious sandwiches, made to order, with any combination of condiments and toppings you can imagine. For veggie lovers, the seitan sandwich is just as filling and protein-packed as any meat sandwich you can find anywhere - AND it's tasty! There's also Hot Truck Pizza, a ton of different soups, and mac-n-cheese. Now, a far warning: you will be addicted to the mac-n-cheese upon first bite. In fact, you don't even need to taste this amazing delicacy - you just need to lift the lid off its vat and run the giant scooper spoon through the hot, buttery, cheesy concoction below, and you will be hooked. Hooked! I would encourage anyone on a strict diet to just avoid the soup/mac-n-cheese area completely. You will get drawn in, and you will not be able to control yourself. Drunk people should be especially careful - I can easily see myself stumbling out into the kitchen on the night after a bender and finding 20 little cups with congealed cheese stuck to their sides. It is that good. Seriously. read more

I've been going to shortstop for years. At least 15 years if not more. Always fresh bread and in the evening you can smell the fresh cookies baking. They even used to cater our away games when I was a cheerleader in high school. Always open and always delicious! read more

What an AMAZING find! My boyfriend and I were visiting the area and were hungry, but realized quickly that a majority of Ithaca closes fairly early. We saw Shortstop on our drive to our hotel and joked "We could go there tonight if nothing else is open!" Well, that was just the position we were in. They definitely fulfilled our needs and more! The "double" was actually TWO sandwiches, which we somehow did not realize so we ended up with a ton of food. You fill out a sheet with everything you want, so your order will be made exactly how you want it. The Cheesesteak was AMAZING. One of the best I have had! read more

How can you make Hot Truck better? Simple, take something real cheap and knock $2 off the price. During the summer they're running a special from 4-8 pm where every sandwich is $2 off. Given how inexpensive Truck is to begin with, coupled in with 32 oz. sodas for a quarter, you have dinner for 2 at under $8. I loves me my Hot Truck, and if you're ever looking for a good wine to pair with it, try "Uncle Charlie" from Lakeshore Winery just up Cayuga Lake. Yes, pairing Hot Truck with a blush wine will not make the pages of cullinary excellence, but in my defense I was 21 at the time we made this discovery. Note - computer ordering kiosks are gone. That seemed a little odd given SS's old school order slip system. You can, however, place an order online and pick it up in store. Given how rapidly Ithaca (or at least Route 13) has changed this decade, it's nice to see some things keeping it old school... read more

Oh Shortstop!The love of my life. I grew up on Shortstop, it is the standard of how I measure other subs/sub shops. Lots of subs, lots of chips, lots of snacks, & beverages galore! The hot truck subs are fantastic as well, excellent meatballs, I could go on and on. Oh, yummy breakfast sandwiches too! Plus, its open 24 hours a day - 7 days a week - 365 days a year, so it never disappoints. I know when I head to Ithaca, ShortStop is the first place I go! read more

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm Shortstop is soooooo good. That crunchy bread, the cheesey, gooey mess of pepperoni and tomato sauce. So many great choices for different sandwiches. The garlic bread they give you the sandwiches on are amazing. 79 cent sodas are a HUGE plus. The sandwiches themselves are a little pricey, def more than your 5 dollar footlong from subway, but subway could never taste like this. Watch out for the grease, it goes right through the paper bags. I got some on my jeans last time :( Sui, Pmp, all good. If you don't know what I'm talking about, hurry up and get your butts to Shortstop. read more