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    Steve's Downtown Deli & Bakery

    4.8 (39 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Now serving breakfast! Come for a visit!
    James P.

    Now serving breakfast too! Come for a visit! Steve's downtown is a great happy place to dine.

    The food was delicious and the service was amazing. I enjoyed the Greek Salad and the fresh focaccia bread.

    Turkey something sandwich
    Keith F.

    Found this place by accident looking for a unique lunch and found out they had Excellent food and service. We will return soon.

    Yep. That good!

    What a FANTASTIC club sandwich on fresh made bread! We are staying down the street at the Westin Hotel, walked down on a Friday just before close and had a great chat & amazing lunch !!!

    Breakfast
    Cristian S.

    I did not know that day was a holiday so I was looking for a place to have breakfast, I was going nuts, everything was closed, but driving around I found this place, Even the place was not open Steve let me use one table and got me some coffee and the best quiche I have ever had. Thanks Steve ! Will be back for a good breakfast soon !!!

    Choctaw sandwich and Senegalese Peanut Soup
    Bryon M.

    Small deli style restaurant in downtown. My co-worker thought it looked good, via online reviews, so we decided to give it a shot. Walked in and was greeted right away, im guessing by Steve, himself, and another nice lady working the register. They had some of their specialties on a giant chalk board, along with a paper menu, in front of the register. We both got the "Choctaw", which is grilled chicken and what they called Alabama BBQ sauce. The sandwich was pretty good. Roll was soft, and the chicken was tender. Maybe next time i think ill get it with some cheese, if possible. I also got the Senegalese Peanut Chicken soup. This, too, was really good. If you are in to curry, this would be right up your alley. I think it would be a bit better, if it were a little bit thicker. But that's just me. It was still really good. My co-worker also got a bread pudding and a PB cookie. He said both were excellent. The only negative thing(s) is that their soda machine was on the fritz, and they tried to fix it right away. They did have iced tea, so that made me happy. And, they plastic lids for their styrofoam cups didnt quite have a secure fit. Other than that, I hope this place really does well.

    Ordering Counter & Display Case

    The service is very friendly. The food is my favorite in all Jackson down! Steve's Deli foods are the perfect thing for lunch.

    Lemon Chess Square
    Keith P.

    I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I am pretty close to it on the following point: There are no words in my mother tongue to do justice to the near perfect excellencies of the sweet delight which I hold ("to go") in this photo. It was simply described to me by its maker as a "lemon chess square." Frankly, there is nothing simple--nor ordinary, run of the mill lemon chess square--about what delirious somersaults this complex delicacy made my taste buds perform. Steve Long, it's maker and proprietor of Steve's (self described as "Comfort Food * Quick Bite * Cozy") has never disappointed me in his sandwiches, sides, salads, or deserts. Nor have I, so far, walked away feeling anything but really good--inspired by and happy about having been with everyone and everything associated with another Steve's lunch. This comfy place is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi (125 S Congress St). And so, here is my fervent plug: Lean back, relax, leisurely peruse the menu or glance up at the specials blackboard and ask questions of your easy going host. And then, when you're ready . . . EAT AT STEVE'S!

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    Food is SO good & everyone in there is so nice!! Super cool place & even better fresh cooked food and bakery!

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    The owners and Fred are so cool and so nice. The food is great as well. I wish much success. The burger is delicious

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    Glad to have you!!! Come and see us again!

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    The service was great and the food was amazing. We were traveling from out of town and we were welcomed with the best hospitality.

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    Was great to see you!!

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    Thanks for coming in!!

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    The new owners are wonderful, food was fresh, the lemon glazed cookies were delicious!!

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    Superb food ample portions definitely all made locally deserts were to die for bread pudding was the bomb.

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    Always a good lunch at either the uptown or downtown location. Steve has the best pastries in the downtown area.

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