I've probably driven by Southside Deli 1,000 times and never knew what the building was -- until a Facebook post about their Oktoberfest specials stopped me in my tracks. A quick search later and I realized it was only 20 minutes from home. I immediately grabbed a friend and requested a dinner date for the item that caught my eye: the Bratwurst mit Kraut -- bratwurst cooked with apples and sauerkraut, served on a pretzel bun and topped with even more kraut, with a side of German potato salad ($12). But I'll admit... I was also eyeing their Obatzda Burger with Oktoberfest beer cheese. Feeling bold, I asked our waitress if I could order their regular Pretzel Braid appetizer ($9) but swap the usual cheez-wiz and spicy mustard for that dreamy Oktoberfest beer cheese instead. She paused, smiled, wrote it down, and said, "that sounds really good!" Bless the chef for making my pretzel + beer cheese fantasy come true. The pretzel braid was warm, soft, and perfectly salty, and that beer cheese was the real MVP -- smooth, melty, not too hot, and with a proper beer-cheese finish. When the bratwurst plate arrived, it was a showstopper. Juicy brat, tangy kraut piled high, and tucked inside a pretzel roll that was soft but sturdy enough to hold it all together. No mustard needed! The German potato salad surprised me, though -- I'm used to the warm version, so finding it chilled caught me off guard. But honestly? It worked. Perfectly seasoned, just wet enough to be salad without drifting into soupy territory. I demolished both. Dessert was impossible to skip after hearing our waitress describe it to another table. We shared both the Apple Caramel Crumb Cake and the Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone Cake. The crumb cake was served warm with ice cream, loaded with thick, crunchy topping that didn't rely on chopped nuts (bonus points!). The mascarpone cake was light and buttery with the perfect balance of lemon and blueberry -- like saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall all in one dessert sitting. Southside Deli's Oktoberfest menu blew me away, and if their everyday offerings are anywhere close, I've been seriously missing out. Add in free parking, a convenient location, and plenty of seating, and it's an easy go-to spot for lunch or dinner. Southside is officially on my food rotation radar now! read more

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Sometimes less really is more! They put way too much meat on their sandwiches that involve lunch meat! You can't get your mouth around them! My parents are 88 and 90 ... they had a horrible time with their sandwiches! Maybe less meat and then lower the prices!! They are pretty steep on their prices and charge extra for everything!! They both ordered the 1/2 a sandwich with a cup of soup. They both enjoyed their soup. They said it was good but nothing special. My cousin and I both opted for a full sandwich w/fries. We exchanged 1/2 of our sandwiches. When I asked for mine w/out jalapeños you would have thought I had asked her to go out back and killed the chicken with her bare hand! Very strange look and a bit of a snotty attitude! The service was sooooo slow! And only a few people were in. We stopped in for an early lunch. (Just after opening) The new location is way too small. I'm surprised they chose to move to this location. The parking lot is tiny and weird shaped. There's not a lot of seating inside... I personally have tried all of their locations and it's always the same issues. It was not my choice to pick here, I would have gone elsewhere. read more

Got food to go. Didn't come with any napkins or utensils. Got Italian hoagie with side salad and Philly cheesesteak with onion rings. I know what a good Philly cheesesteak is and this is NOT it. It was dry and bland. Not enough cheese. Onion rings sucked, bland again and one onion ring was thick because of too much batter. The batter part was so dense. The Italian hoagie wasn't terrible but not great. Really hard to eat cause the tomato is just on top and not in. The salad was okay but didn't have fork to eat it with. read more

Southside Deli - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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What a wonderful place. Has the best homemade mozzarella cheese sticks. I've gotten the Lobster Bisque and salad, and their half a sandwich and soup and both had been great. Always good nice servers and very welcoming. read more

Stopped in as I had a hankerin' for my favorite Southside item - the 'Meatlovers Sub' ..now called the 'Combo Sub' - was unusually busy for a Tuesday night! I discovered that it was the first day of their full bar that they've been readying for the past few months. I did not partake, but in addition to beer taps, I spied a selection liquor as well - which will add a new facet to dining here. As always, service on this night was awesome. Southside remains a great casual place to unwind & enjoy great food - keep up the good work! read more

Food is consistently good. I've had several of their sandwiches and they were all great.

First time visiting this place it was a great experience. We also got wings and all the food was very good and fresh. I would come back again. No complaints, great food, nice staff! read more

Southside Deli - Pastrami Cheesesteak - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in after a cross country meet before he were headed home. Great restaurant. Friendly staff, great food, good prices. Will be back next time I'm in the area. I got the pastrami cheesesteak and it's my new favorite sandwich. Give it a try. read more

It's obvious from the other reviews posted here that the Southside Deli is frequented by local diners who rave about the quality and quantity of the food. The ambience is very casual and the menu puts an emphasis on simple, casual, easy-to-share, and made-to-order -- such as hot dogs; beef, veggie, grilled chicken burgers; unique sandwiches; salads; and baskets with a variety of fried foods like chicken fingers, buffalo wings, or onion rings. Unfortunately, our visit was very disappointing due to issues with the service. The restaurant was packed when we stopped in for a late lunch, but were seated right away and handed menus. Our server was busy closing out other tables as the lunch rush was ending, so it took a while for her to come by for our beverage and food order. Although the restaurant was quickly emptying out, our order took about half an hour until the server brought it out to the table. We immediately noticed that our server made a couple of key mistakes with our order - my dining companion's father ordered a grilled tilapia fish sandwich ($12.50) and wound up with a fried haddock fish sandwich instead; I requested no cheese on my pulled pork BBQ sandwich ($12) and wound up with two slices of cheddar cheese that I had to pull off the sandwich myself. We were unable to get our server's attention to ask her to remedy the situation or to refill our beverages once she dropped off the check with our meal and none of the other servers bothered to make eye contact when I waved at them. Sandwiches come with a small bag of locally-produced potato chips; upgrade to a side of your choice - fries, tots, cole slaw, house or caesar salads - for an additional charge. My dining companion was underwhelmed with her 1/2 tuna sandwich and cup of tomato basil soup ($11). This level of service isn't acceptable and its definitely something to keep in mind if anyone in your dining party has food allergies or dietary restrictions. I doubt we'll give them another chance on our next trip through Carlisle. read more

The food is awesome! The service is on target and the ambiance is great! Great that Molly Pitcher had joined forces with them and the bar area is a great addition! Hope it stays a Carlisle stop for a long time!! Deb B read more

There was a small group of us. Four adults and two children. Everyone was happy. I had the in-house made roast beef on a French Dip. Let's say it was enough for two people. And it was delicious. The aus jus had a nice flavor. The Amoroso roll was on point. I asked for a side of tater tots. Crunchy and seasoned nicely. My wife had the Buffalo Chicken Salad. Chicken and sauce were nice. Was almost like a chopped salad. All of the food came out as ordered, fast, and delicious. Service was great and with a smile. Bathroom was spotless. And that means it is a well-run restaurant. Go check it out. You'll be very happy! read more

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My bride and I ate here on New Year's Eve to celebrate her retirement. I had the wings with strawberry-habenero and peanut butter drizzle. They were fabulous and quite warm! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will certainly be back. read more

Great sandwiches and great service. We enjoy going here and seeing what the weekly specials are.

We'd never been to Southside Deli so we weren't sure what to expect, but we'd heard good things. Our food was great but three groups came in after us and all got menus, drinks, food, checks, and change before we did. That was disappointing. We also had to ask for drink refills. Our server was friendly just seemed to want to wait on other tables more than ours and we weren't sure why. There was another server who brought our food and whom we asked for refills so maybe they were undecided who should wait on us. Whatever, it was strange, but our food was great. We didn't get charged for our drinks, either, and when we pointed out the discrepancy on the bill, the server told us, and we're not making this up, that she "didn't see the point in charging us." We weren't sure why we weren't charged: we don't usually drink soda but having just moved heavy furniture, we decided to indulge and our soft drinks were great. Sometimes they're flat but not here. We just wanted refills without having to ask. We will go back and hope for a better experience but the good-tasting food made up for the wonky service. read more

Southside Deli - Ma'am Mandy in honor of Amanda's birthday. Chicken, bacon, mayo, and lettuce - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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Good service, great variety of food. I was there for (chicken) Taco Tuesday and loved them. I've also had subs and sandwiches, plus soup. Everything is good. It's just a great place for a casual lunch or dinner! read more

I ordered BOOMBOOM wings, they were big wings, could have used more sauce, I also ordered mozzarella sticks they were pretty tasty, I will definitely be back. Employees were friendly and helpful. They have a huge menu and seating area. read more

Southside Deli - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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Have been here twice since the new takeover. There is something for everyone on the menu and it's all been great! Love the addition of the Molly Pitcher beers. It's great to be able to get a great beer with our meal. We will be regulars! read more

Disappointed in my Reuben sandwich. I've always bragged to other people how great it was at the Southside Deli. It used to be thick with a lot of dressing. This time it wasn't as thick and dry. The waitress was very good and always checking on us. Not sure if I'll try a Reuben again. read more

This is a favorite place of my son who is a student at Dickinson College. He's had takeout before and this was his first time eating at the restaurant. He recommended The Riddle which is egg and cheese breakfast sandwich with a fried chicken breast and boom boom sauce. We also added bacon to that delicious concoction. We had an order of tater tots. Everything was delicious!! They also have a dessert case. Our server Samantha, who was very friendly and helpful, recommended the Salted Caramel Vanilla Crunch Cake. It was awesome!! They have Coke products. There's a parking lot. We look forward to trying more items on the menu and more salted caramel cake!! read more

Southside Deli - Salted caramel vanilla crunch cake - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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Picked up lunch for a day on the lake and wish we'd had time to stay. What a friendly staff! Sharing info about the historic building and suggestions from the menu. We had a roast beef and provolone sandwich and the Buffalo chicken salad. The blue cheese dressing was the bomb and they even through in extra, extra crumbles! The food traveled well. read more

Southside Deli - Fried buffalo chicken salad - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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love this place, food and service are top rate. the French dip is excellent as is the reuben

For anyone missing the Scalles taco salad, give southside's version a try. Every bit as good. $4 happy hour beers, great service...my taco salad came out in two minutes on one of my visits. Great atmosphere with several large TV's to watch. This place is absolutely great. read more

Best staff and huge portions! Our new favorite restaurant! Best sub rolls ever! New bar Molly pitcher Brewing Company

Great spot to get a hoagie, cheesesteak, or specialty sandwich. Amoroso rolls and aged provolone add an authentic Philly taste. All around good service and the space is an iconic Carlisle landmark. read more

Southside Deli - Italian Hoagie - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

All good here! Food is made fresh daily. Good staff. Menu has a variety of different choices and the drink selection is . I would recommend it here. read more

Been here twice and will continue to come back. The service is top notch and the food is even better. Lobster bisque is phenomenal and the Pastrami Cheesesteak was unreal. They even made a specialty sandwich for my wife that wasn't on the menu for that week. read more

Delicious food with a good variety of sandwiches and salads for lunch. Friendly service and fast. Cool building and good location, close to highway 81. Casual vibe and clean. read more

Most of the food is good, but service is very slow. If you plan on going and getting in and out over your lunch hour, forget it. It seems the to go and DoorDash people get their food faster than in house people do. read more

Wow!! This place is very good, great food. We started with the cheesesteak egg rolls, and wow, they were AMAZING. From the filling on the inside to the warm marinara served with it for 8.50. My mom and I each got a sandwich and shared half, so I tried The Rachel and the Henry. My sandwich, the Henry, had a very juicy crispy chicken breast breaded with mayo, cheese, red peppers, spring mix, and bacon. My mom had the Rachel on rye, which was perfectly made! For two sandwiches, a soda and app, only $33 bucks call that a win. read more

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Great subs! Ordered an Italian and a chicken cesar wrap. Excellent food & service. Will be back! read more

Southside Deli - Out front. - Delis Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Had a BLT on toasted wheat. Wife had the House Salad. Both were excellent... Service was exceptionally well... The ambiance is quaint... We highly recommend this deli for an exquisite lunch... read more

No stars. Rude wait staff that get the order wrong every time, and charge extra for everything. Badly done! Third strike and you are OUT! Go to Misenos! They do it right! read more

Dinners were delicious. Nachos were more than ample (could have been an entree). If you order a salad as your main course, get a box, 'cuz you'll need it. Yaya (our waitress' nickname) was very attentive. There were tv's on the walls (at a low volume, so you can converse over dinner) as a distraction while dinner was prepared. The restaurant is clean & casual. I can say with certainty that we'll be back read more

This establishment was hands down one of the best experiences I've had with a team. We walked in, asked if they could take us in after already having a big party and welcomed us with open arms. They were transparent with us about possible wait times but we all agreed they got us fed FAST! The food was delicious, the options were awesome and the prices were so reasonable!!! We will absolutely be doing business with them again. If I could give 10 stars I would! Thank you Southside Deli! -DCWB read more

Very cute spot- clean, friendly service. Had a good buffalo chicken salad that was very good. Portions are generous too!

I picked up some sandwiches last minute. Sandwiches were great The unfortunate thing was we were just visiting the area by Dickinson College . If we are ever in the area again we will surly visit Southside deli. read more

A perfect place to stop if you live near by or if you're traveling on I 81 ! Easy access off the interstate and so worth the stop. Love everything about it, our waitress was so attentive and the lunch was amazing ! Hope to stop again. read more

Pretty solid deli. Really liked the old restaurant that was here before, and to my eye nothing much has changed. Over lunch the wait for service can be a little long, but all the staff are pleasant and helpful. Food always tastes great. No complaints other than an occasional long wait even when the restaurant isn't completely full. read more

I love the pastrami on rye! The food is great. I was so happy to see that they have sit down dining. The waitresses are friendly and professional. The only thing is I would NOT go on your lunch hour, you would be fired. It takes a long time to get the food. Will return though. read more

We ordered subs from South Side Deli today. My husband went & pick them up. Not one employee was wearing a mask. So these asshats are breathing all over my food they're making for me. I absolutely refused to eat mine. If I would have picked up the delivery I would have refused it & walked out. Absolutely discussing! Will never eat there again. Shame on South Side Deli! Called & asked to speak to the manager. The girl that answered the phone told me they were to busy to come to phone, so I began to telling her what issue was & she freaked out and handed the phone to the someone else who informed me he didn't have time for me & hung up on me. I spent 27 years in F&B & I can tell that is definitely not how to run business. Maybe they should rethink their career choice. I will be making a call to the PA Health Department. read more