Like a lot of people, I've driven past Side Door Deli plenty of times, noticed the signage, and thought, I need to check that place out. I'm a sucker for a good NY-style deli, so I finally made the trip. It's a little out of my way from the south side, but I'm glad I made the effort. Side Door Deli is tucked into an office complex, which sounds a little strange for a deli, but once you're inside, you'd never know it. The place is clean, comfortable, and has none of that "office building restaurant" feeling. I went with the Reuben, getting both corned beef and pastrami on marbled rye. Naturally, I paired it with a Dr. Brown's root beer. The sandwich was good, although I thought they were a little light on the meat. The meat is Boar's Head, so don't expect the kind of enormous, overstuffed deli sandwich you might get at some old-school New York joints. They have a pretty impressive selection of sides, and everything is made in-house. I went with the macaroni salad, which surprisingly had carrots in it. Not exactly what I was expecting in my macaroni salad, but it actually worked and was pretty darn good. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely friendly, and the proprietor even came by personally to check on me and make sure everything was OK. He asked if it was my first time visiting, and he gave me my drink "on the house". That kind of personal attention goes a long way. A couple of things to know before you make the trip: they're closed Sundays and close at 3 PM during the week, so this is definitely more of a lunch spot than somewhere you're going to grab dinner, but they do serve breakfast in the mornings, so keep that in mind. Overall, Side Door Deli is a good little neighborhood deli that's worth checking out if you're in the area. I'd like to make it back and try some of their other sandwiches and sides. Good food, friendly people, clean spot. Just get there before 3. read more

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Date of Visit: 03/112026 1:30pm I have driven by this place dozens of times and just didn't take the time to stop because it was the weekend. On this day (Wednesday) I found myself working from home and said to my self, "Self, today we eat at the Side Door Deli". As I pulled in from Central I could see the lot was busy but spots were available. I believe I entered thru the front door, but as I looked the place over I could see "The Side Door". My order for today was to go and a nice lady was there ready to take it. I looked the menu over and decided on the "Kevin" a corned beef, lettuce and tomato club with Russian dressing. I had a slice of cheese on mine. With it I got the potato salad. Under $14 with a 12oz drink. Having only a short wait, I received my order and made my way home, could not wait. I have been waiting a long time to find this type of deli / luncheonette place to eat. Opening the box it came in, it was put together right. I first hit the potato salad first and it was awesome. Just the right amount zing. Now it's Kevin's turn...Wow, this is my new go place for a club. I wasn't sure if I wanted it toasted or not and the nice lady taking my order said,"lightly". I says yes. Next time full toast. I totally recommend this place, won't be disappointed. And I do see they are open on Saturdays. Breakfast? Peace. read more

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We love this community restaurant. It's like an extension of the home. It's owned and operated by an amazing couple who treat customers like friends. They have really affordable specials for breakfast and lunch. I ordered the breakfast burrito on my last trip. Highly recommend if you're looking for deli-style food like soups, sandwiches or salads read more

Side Door Deli - Breakfast burrito special - Delis Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

It's a great little cafe! The breakfasts are reasonable and high quality. The Ruben sandwich is the best in the area. Service is excellent and the cafe seems to be busy all day. read more

Homemade Corned beef hash was excellent. Coffee was unexpectedly flavorful and strong, not your typical diner cuppa. Always have both breakfast & lunch specials going on. Emily was incredible, running the entire floor by herself on a busy Monday morning and we never had to wait for anything. Super attentive and on point! It is very cute on the inside, a few four tops and a bunch of 2 tops. Probably wouldn't bring a larger party here but only because it's a one room, open kitchen concept. It's very quaint & cozy. My husband and I look forward to many more breakfasts here together read more

A good solid place to grab breakfast or lunch. Good service, Good food .I was in the mood for a sandwhixh during lunch last week and saw the side door deli. I orderd the Josh on rye, it's a turkey club that comes with your choice of a side. I went the potato salad and ordered Motzah ball soup to go. Everything was really good , bread was soft and the soup was homemade snd had great flavor. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other dishes. read more

Side Door Deli - Delis Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

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Really disappointed. Stopped by the deli at 2:45 this afternoon only to find the doors locked and the staff cleaning up. If your posted hours are to be open until 3PM then I would expect that you lock the doors and clean up at 3PM. I would have loved to grab a quick lunch here and give a great review but I can't do that if they close the doors early! read more

Food is great but you can't count on them being open as long as they say they will. Three times I've gotten there well before 2 and the door was locked. Not a good look. read more

Drive by this place all the time but usually on the weekend. Decided to drive ove on a Friday and checkout what it is all about. The reviews are great and I was craving a rueben. First off all of the notes about the people were spot on. So nice and helpful. Menu choices look amazing but like I said I wanted a Reuben. Got the classic with a cup of chicken and rice. Both were awesome! The Ruben had some really good flavors and mixed with the dressing and sauerkraut it was really good. Soup was flavorful and hearty. Looking forward to working my through the lunch menu and one day have a breakfast too! read more

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Absolutely love this place and the best staff! Delicious sausage and cheese omelette and I love the hash brown patty! I need to try the corned beef next time! read more

really enjoyed breakfast in this cute cafe - husband & wife team do an outstanding job taking care of guests - you can tell they are very genuine and care about their guests - food & service were great ! warmly, john read more

I have only been twice but within the same week and I live over the bridge. This place is excellent and the server is great. Fair prices and delicious!! Love it. Highly recommend! read more

I've been here for lunch a few times, and every time the food is good and the service is also good

Ran in here on a whim on a rainy day. I am absolutely pleased. My partner got a ruben with pastrami and roast beef. He's delighted. The matzo ball soup is on point. It was just the day for perfectly done NY food. The service was speedy, having it all together for me to go in under 10 min. I am definitely coming back to sit and enjoy the deli vibe. Makes you feel like you've been transported out of FL. read more

This place is amazing! The home fries were perfect! The French Toast was raisin bread sooo freaking good! My Husband got The Hungry Mans breakfast and the pancakes on that plate were almost as big as the plate. Our waitress was super sweet and always making sure we liked our food and asked if we needed refills. The Owner maybe? I dont everyone that works there was super nice and welcoming! The whole place makes you feel like your in New York lovely place. Most definitely will go back when we're in the area. read more

Absolutely love this place. One of the few where we can get a pastrami sandwich. They Rock.

I've been wanting to go here to have a corn beef sandwich but when I got there the special of the day was a sloppy Joe. You don't get those too often in Florida so I tried it. It was reminiscence of the sloppy Joe's.wr got in school and I absolutely loved it! Everything that came out of the kitchen looked good! The place was very clean and everyone was friendly! I really want to recognize the waitress because she was one of the most friendly waitresses I've come across in a very long time. She's a gem! I'll definitely be back to try their corn beef sandwich! read more

I have driven by this place quite a few times but my son is home sick and I decided to stop in and get him some soup. Small, cozy place with a friendly husband/wife handling almost everything. I only got 2 soups, the cream of mushroom (soup of the day) and the chicken and rice. Both tasted and appeared to be homemade. The cream of mushroom was a little lumpy but very tasty, and the chicken and rice had a nice flavor. The chicken was pulled of the bone so you could tell this was homemade for sure. Both were very good. My husband went back and got a burger with fries and my son (who was hungry for more than soup) got a bacon burger w/fries. Both agreed the burgers were very good. Tasty. The fries were a bit overdone for his taste but thinks most people would enjoy them. We'd certainly try more items again based upon our first try and I love the idea of helping a local business. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile... so glad I did! The owner and server were super friendly. It's a little hole in wall with New York feel and the streets of NY paling on the TV screens with music. The food is super fresh and comes out fast. I went with a friend and we shared the Greek salad, turkey club, and macaroni salad. Yummy! We left super full and the prices were awesome! I will definitely be back! read more

Whoever picks up the phone here is an awful human. I was trying to inquire about catering & the lady kept making assumptions that I was some type of sales person & kept hanging up. It's sad that people have the emotional intelligence of a two-year-old. read more

I've found where they have been keeping the best Roast Beef sandwich on Dark Rye. Went in with a friend for lunch. Great service I must say. But the sammy took the spot light. Had been here before but usually for breakfast. I wish I had taken a picture so everyone could see a masterpiece. Thank you for a great sandwich. And thank you for great service. read more

I haven't been there for lunch but their breakfast is excellent, fast and friendly service.

Stopped by today for lunch with my mom. I was really hankering for some matzah ball soup, and enjoyed the bowl at the Side Door Deli. I also enjoyed the cheeseburger. My mom liked her tuna melt. The only thing we didn't think was good was the service. The food was good enough to make up for it. We'd definitely return. read more

Outstanding food, service and atmosphere! Food is fresh and made perfect! Gorgeous local flowers and creative design. Service is quick but not rushed! Food is brought out hot! Highly recommend if you want a taste of a NYC Deli with love! read more

Loved the tuna salad and Matzo Ball Soup. In particular that soup is 100% good. I wish I lived closer. The place is bare bones, barely clean but who cares. Prices are great. Very affordable full deli menu. Did I mention ---Matzo Ball Soup??. Kind of s crappy location- I was just driving by and stopped. read more

I love this little deli! The food is outstanding, freshly prepared by their chef of 8 years the service is wonderful because the owners serve you, The value is incredible. All in all it is my favorite breakfast and lunch place! read more

Great matzo ball soup, great breakfast, prices and service! We love living so close and can't wait to try their sandwiches.

This place is a hidden gem. I drive by this place every day to and from work and decided to stop one Friday afternoon. Emely and Raed are proud owners and super friendly! The hospitality is second to none the food was outstanding...And I love their story and how they came about this business. Also, they literally have an Executive Chef as the quality of the food, taste and presentation shows it. Do you self a favor and visit the side door deli. read more

Don't blink or you'll miss it... We just moved to St Pete a few months ago and are literally blocks from here... I found it exploring the neighborhood. Recently decided to stop by for breakfast and was not disappointed. The young lady waiting tables was warm and friendly; she got me coffee and gave me a few minutes with the menu. Craving good deli I went straight for the three egg omelette with pastrami, fried potatoes and marble rye ($7.25). I also added Swiss cheese to the omelette. The food came up quickly and was hot and flavorful; you could taste the pastrami and there was plenty inside the omelette... potatoes were roasted and flavorful. The marble the was just OK, I miss good NY "chewy" rye bread. The menu shows real promise for return visits - I told the server that if they had whitefish and chopped liver I'd be moving in... she jokingly reminded me that they deliver. Great service, tasty well prepared food and hot coffee... I'm sold read more

Side Door Deli - Three egg omelette with pastrami, roasted potatoes and marble rye - Delis Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

This place is a hidden Gem! I've driven by the place thousands of times and decided to stop one day and it was worthwhile. The Side Door Deli team consists of owners Rael and Emily and Chef Don! They treat you like customers should be treaty! The service is second to none and the food surprisingly delicious...it also has that NYC flava (lol). Rael, Emily, and Don have this international thing going that works! Every meal I've had is delicious. From real homefries to freshly made falafel and hummus you will not be disappointed to check this spot out! My only issue is it isn't open on Sundays...but I certainly understand! Do yourself or your tastebuds a favor and check this spot out!!!! http://www.sidedoordeli.com read more

Excellent food and service. The owners are very nice people. Everything appears to be home made from scratch.

Sorry .. wanted to like this place.... saw live baby german roach on windowsill while I sat in a booth

Great place! Finally tried it after driving by many times! The owners are friendly and very attentive, hard working! I had the Reuben and it was delicious! I will definitely be back! I must mention.... the place is immaculate! Please support hard working local business! read more

Great hidden spot off Central Ave. great breakfast and lunch specials! Friendly staff and a clean kitchen!

This place is absolutely amazing! We had the chicken shawarma and the falafel. Totally legit. It was the best shawarma I've ever had. Ever. And their baklava was perfect! Plus the owners were such a cool couple. Thanks again. We can't wait to return! read more

Surprisingly good hidden place. Located in an office building, small but immaculate. Daily specials, reasonably priced. Excellent toast, doesn't come out hard and stale. Home fries are red potatoes, nicely sized. It's our new favorite place. read more

Good food and good people. Small community breakfast and lunch diner. Fresh across the board and service with a smile. Any place that has "regulars" like this, tells me everything I need to know. It's good and it's good all the time. read more

great home cooked food, reasonable prices & friendly family service makes this a go to place to eat out these days.delicious!

Excellent food and even better service. Lovely people serving fabulous food. Returned several times and even had some deliveries.

This place is a little difficult to find. Located on the first floor of an office complex, I'm sure not many folks notice this place from the road. I'm sure it's mostly spread by word of mouth and by those who work in the office complex. I've only had breakfast here a few times, never lunch, but I know they serve typical deli style sandwiches with Boar's Head meats. As far as breakfast goes, they have raisin bread french toast that makes your mouth water. A very cheap menu, and I recall some kind of special with eggs and toast (big platter) for a cheap price as well. The waitresses look a little run down, like they've seen better days, but it almost has a diner atmosphere. I would stop in here on my way to the beach via Central Ave to the Treasure Island Bridge because I always knew there wasn't a wait and it was cheap but decent food. read more