Great sandwich, wonderful service, and perfect location! So glad we found this gem near the university! Highly recommend!

Quick bite in a nice tiny shop tucked away off the main drag. A little seating nook for maybe 12 people, tops. Cozy. Delicious, super-stuffed, substantial sammie on truly the tastiest, softest bread. Onion rye? Yes please! Patient front of the store staff waited as we got our complicated order together and got it out to us posthaste. Was not an inexpensive lunch but honestly each sandwich could have fed two less hungry people. Great stop for a yummy. filling lunch. read more

I'm a sucker for an Italian sandwich so anytime I travel, I look for one! So many people recommended Take it Away in Charlottesville so I had to stop by! It's a small, family owned shop with your classic sandwich options and a few specials. One of their specials of the day spoke to me - salami, fresh hot peppers, their house dressing, provolone, all piled high on fresh sourdough - YUM! This combo worked amazingly well together from the salty salami to the hot peppers. Also, get an extra side of the house dressing which is a mix of Mayo, mustard, and spices. I could have bathed my sandwich in this sauce! read more

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One of the best sandwiches I've had! It's probably the best sub you'll have in CVille area! The white sauce thing is the bomb! read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Amazing Amazing sandwiches and yummy desserts. The Italian sub with all toppings was exceptional! Lemon tart was to die. Super clean and friendly service. read more

Went to Charlottesville for the weekend because I used to live there and wanted to try some of my old favorite food places. I ordered ahead of time the night before because I wanted to pick it up in the morning. I ordered a smoked Turkey sandwich with extra roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles and Asiago and edam cheese, with extra cheese for both kinds on my sandwich. I specifically ordered their house dressing on top of my sandwich as well as on the side and one side of mustard and one side of mayo. I also ordered two bags of specific flavors of chips the route crab chips and the route pickle chips. For the drink I ordered peace tea. I placed the order online using their own ordering system and thought it would make it easy to package up for me. Apparently not. I got there and checked the bag as I always do with to go orders and there were no sides at all in the bag, no chips, and no drink. I asked the cashier why there was no sides of sauce and she said that the house dressing was on there and they had run out of it the morning I was picking it up to get it packaged. I said ok, but it's on the sandwich right? She said it was. I also mentioned that there was no mayo side or mustard side in the bag. She thought I only had the house dressing which if she had just looked at the receipt on the side of the bag she would have known was not the case. How does one run out of their house dressing which should be always in plentiful supply? And how can they run out in the morning before they open? Regardless they should have made a new batch for the new day/week before opening, especially since there was an order with it on the sandwich. I would have waited for them to make the sauce, but the cashier was rude and aloof, and didn't seem to care at all about her job or my order. She placed one packet of mustard and one packet of mayo in my bag after I asked about the sides, and they were just the kinds you get at fast food places (in much bigger quantities and for free) not a true side. I was going to buy another couple items and when I asked about their house tuna salad and chicken salad that they make for sandwiches but also by themselves for purchase (which is what I was going to buy), she motioned toward the open refrigerated section and I looked and said they didn't have the tuna salad or the chicken salad, she said they only use them for sandwiches which she could have told me they changed their menu this way. I was about to leave after buying my husband a root beer and almost forgot that they didn't place my chips in the bag either and asked where they were. She told me I had to grab them myself but didn't remind me or say so as I was leaving....I know I forgot but they should have seen the order and made sure I left with everything that I purchased. Luckily I remembered before leaving. I come home to eat the sandwich and see that not only did they not put any house dressing on my sandwich at all (remember she had reassured me it was on there), but the cheese they used was dried out and old on the sides. The food wasn't super great like I remembered it but mostly due to the shitty customer service. The cashier was very rude and the person who makes the food was clearly lazy in not making new dressing, and assumed I would just not notice. I don't think I'll be coming back here anytime soon unless they really change their employees' attitudes towards customers and treating people with kindness and respect, or hire new staff who actually care about doing a decent job. You need to have good customer service period. Take it Away Sandwich Shop has definitely gone downhill in just the couple of years that I've left the city. I would recommend people steer clear of this place unless you want your day ruined, and to feel bad about yourself for just asking simple questions. Terrible service, ok food. read more

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Take It Away is a nice, quaint sandwich shop nestled on the outskirts of The Corner. It offers custom-made sandwiches and "local favorites" for customers who have a hard time deciding what to order. I ordered the Elliewood Club for ~$12. The sandwich is classically delicious and wholesome. It came out a little funky in shape, but taste-wise, it is exactly what you'd expect. It is on the chewier side because of the dry grain bread but makes up for it with the House Dressing. The dressing is more tangy and tart than I'd prefer but is a necessity for this sandwich. Overall, an average sandwich that hits the spot when you're in the mood for cold-cut sandwiches. Take It Away is Charlottesville's local sandwich shop and is a must try. It doesn't have that WOW factor, but it's a great spot for lunch with friends and family! read more

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I wish I could give this a higher rating, it has potential, but the service was not great. We ordered this for our team and they were so behind. Also, the amount of protein they put on each sandwich was not a lot. The bread did taste good/homemade, but other than that, not the best sandwich I've ever had. read more

I decided to give this place another try. There aren't many places yet that offer gluten free sandwiches, so I really really wanted it to work out. I asked for the "very veggie" in gluten free bread. I was told that wouldn't work on gluten free bread cause it's thin and hummus is thick. I said that's OK! I also asked for no peppers, add cucumber. Well, yet again, I got peppers and no cucumber. Ugh. Won't be going back.... just be aware, they don't want to sell what they offer and they don't go by what your receipt says... read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Wrong order. At least they got the bread right. Gluten free - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Great sandwiches!!!! the house dressing awesome and should not be missed. I had the salami sandwich which hit the spot!! You can also personalize and build your own sandwich, choosing a protein and any extra toppings (unlimited) with it, or have the choice of going with their preset sandwich combos (which I ordered. I felt like they had just the right amount of ingredients) You know how you can order ~too many~ ingredients at subway? Yeah, it was NOT that :) The chocolate chip cookie also tasted sooo good, soft and full of delicious chocolate. They take your orders outside quickly and are efficient in getting them out timely. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - turkey sandwich - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I'm such a sandwich girl, and these were just what I needed! Their sourdough is very fresh, so I recommend getting that. Their curbside pickup was easy to follow as they gave you perfect directions and descriptions of their expectations. Pickup took a little while (8-10 minute wait after my pickup time), but the hunger was manageable. To me, their house sauce taste like Mayo and mustard mixed together. It was good on my sandwich, but I definitely could've just ordered Mayo and mustard and not tell the difference. Either way, I'm glad I came and would definitely be back for a nice sandwich again. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Salami and cheese with lettuce - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Oh Lordy, lord, lord. Let me tell you about the Take it Away Sandwich Shop. My niece attends UVA (not to be confused with my cousin Suzanna who, as those who follow me closely know, is deceased via alligator attack) and I decided to visit for a weekend. Well, while my niece was out day partying (dartying, as the kids call it) I went for a walk down at "the corner." Now, Charlottesville is H O T HOT, and I quickly realized that I needed a good meal and an Ice cold Diet Coke. (I'm watching my figure) So I walk into this little sandwich shop and my life was changed. This place was delicious! And the employees were very nice! The decor was cute and looked very vintage. I got a turkey sandwich with arugula and tomato and I was blown out of the water! (Just like Suzanna. Rest in peace.) It was heaven in my mouth! Jesus kissed my tongue that day! I walked out of the establishment that day with a heart full of love and a stomach full of meat and veggies. I highly recommend this place for your C-ville outings! Joanna out read more

I like it! Great choice of unique sandwiches close to everything. They've got a lot of other artisan-like choices as well. It hit the spot. read more

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My husband brought me here as a UVA throw back and it was delightful. The place is popping during lunch time so plan accordingly. I liked that you can customize your sandwich to your liking and the portion size is great! We ended up each getting a sandwich and a chocolate chip cookie to share! The sandwich was great, the cookie was good but not the best I've had. Overall a great lunch spot! read more

Classic sandwich spot for the Hoos and definitely a must try for any visitors in town! Just a very well made sandwich, not much needed to be said! Lovely food, lovely people, and super quick ordering process. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Turkey, Sprouts, and their legendary House Dressing - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I recently went to the Cville Dairy Market to check out the food stalls. After debating where I would try my best bite (originally had my eye on Angie's Kitchen), I decided to try Take It Away as a first-time customer. Overall, the logo and design is really appealing. I love the look and I'm a sucker for a good sandwich (nothing fancy, right?). I did a make-your-own sandwich to save a few bucks and because I wasn't a fan of the speciality sandwich combos. I ended up ordering a salami and cheese with an in-house herb mayonnaise. I ordered a half and half iced tea too. The food was fine, but I was a bit disappointed with the service. The cashier was a bit short and avoided eye-contact with me while I was ordering. With the mask, it makes communication that much harder. When asked questions, she was very cold and allusive. As a first time customer, it really put me off, especially when I picked up my food and she returned to the counter to laugh with the other employees and sit on her phone. Hello? Paying customer here? Nothing is worse than biting into a sandwich after experiencing an unpleasant interaction. Not to mention, I got roasted tomatoes in my order for an up-charge of .40 when I asked for a traditional L&T. I could walk over to the Market and get the same sandwich for $2 cheaper. Overall, the opening of the Dairy Market is a big success for Cville and I'm excited to try the food stalls. Would I order Take It Away again? Nope! Explore your options elsewhere and support someone who is happy to have you. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Make your own sandwich (salami and cheese on sourdough bread with lettuce, roasted tomato, and red onion) - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Orders are taken and delivered outside. I got the curry chicken on wheat bread. It was good. It's a little on pricey side though. read more

Delicious customizable sandwiches near the university. My order usually involves roast beef, the hypnotizing secret signature creamy mayo-based house dressing, a cheese, and sprouts. I do wish the sandwiches were a wee bit bigger--hey, I just want more of the goodness! TIA has been around since 1992 so they're doing something right for sure.  I'd suggest stopping by well before closing since I'm still a little grumpy about the time I dropped in ages ago maybe 10 minutes before TIA wrapped up for the night (they aren't open evenings anymore), and the guys turned me away. Despite the name, there is seating inside the shop and some tables across the street. Parking can be tough. There's a paid lot next door or you may be able to snag street parking in the neighborhood. Give Take It Away a try! read more

Delicious sandwiches made precisely to your order. Huge student favorite. Enjoy (but be ready to order quick to keep the line moving)!

This is a local little sandwich shop. They have a nice selection of options and build your own. My main ding is they advertise their special sauce as 'herbs, spices, and grain mustard'. In reality, it's all that plus the main ingredient is mayonnaise. As someone who doesn't like Mayo, I wish they would just tell me that! There are a couple places to sit outside, and benches down the street on UVa's campus. read more

Always a delicious lunch! I have been coming here for at least ten years, from my college days to now when I'm back in town to visit. I am always impressed by the homemade house dressing, which is a MUST ADD on any sandwich. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming. The wall of chips when you walk in provides infinite chip options, which I appreciate. They also serve other delicious sides like pasta salad and potato salad. On my most recent visit, I ordered a turkey sandwich on wheat bread with provolone, romaine, and house dressing. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Turkey Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Quick, yummy, COVID friendly and convenient. House dressing (homemade Mayo ) is a must try , add it to your Sammy or dip your chips in it. Ordering takes place outside and they will have your order ready within 10 min. Sandwiches are amazing read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Tuna salad with cheddar cucumber and sprouts - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Traveling north after vacation we usually stop at a chain fast food-ish place on route 29. Decided to try this instead, and it was well worth going 6 miles out of our way. read more

I am a big fan of Take It Away! All of their ingredients are super fresh and many are local to VA. I definitely recommend going with the create your own option, since the specials are a little on the pricier side. I got ham, arugula, provolone, banana peppers, and roasted tomatoes on a baguette (with house dressing of course). The baguette was fluffy with a crunchy exterior: it was honestly perfect sandwich bread. The house dressing is a must on every Take It Away sandwich: it's just delicious. The ham had great flavor, but was VERY salty. The other toppings were pretty good. I am not a fan of the roasted tomatoes: they are very dry and tough and make the sandwich pretty hard to eat. I ordered online, and pickup was very easy (the sandwiches were even stored in a little fridge to stay fresh)! Overall, I would recommend Take it Away if you're looking for a solid sandwich on the Corner! read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - ham sandwich - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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A wonderful tasting sandwich. I got the turkey sandwich on pumpernickel bread with roasted tomato (VERY GOOD), sprouts, and arugula. I got the house dressing on the side. The dressing is tasty but rather thick/heavy so I'd recommend asking for light dressing or getting it on the side as I did. The french bread sandwich is a bit smaller but also very good. The roast beef (my friend had) was very tasty. The reason I gave this place 4 stars instead of 5 was that I wish the veggie option wasn't pre-made. A lot of sauces make my stomach hurt and the lentil veggie sandwich had the filling pre-made in vinaigrette. I'd appreciate at least leaving a dressing-less option out for people to order of this. Otherwise, it sounded good. I also would have loved a toasted sandwich (these aren't). read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - turkey sandwich on pumpernickel bread with roasted tomato, sprouts, and arugula. - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Service quality and food consistency has declined dramatically. I had been to Take It Away several times over the past few years as I visited Charlottesville frequently, but it has become almost unpalatable and such an unpleasant experience service wise that I don't think I'll return. read more

Pretty tasty sandwiches normally but the staff made our most recent visit very unenjoyable. Dude making sandwiches told us to "go to McDonalds" when we had to ask where our food was after about 20 - 25 minutes and numerous orders that were ordered after us were DONE EATING! Woman back there with him started talking smack under her breath too so we felt more comfortable canceling our order before we got a spit sandwich and just left. Didn't make it to McDonalds but Chick-fil-A hit the spot. But thanks for the recommendation! Would have given 2.5 bc the sandwiches were pretty decent on previous visits but can't give the half star. Oh well. read more

One of my favorite sandwich shops in town!! It's the perfect place to grab lunch, especially if you're working at the hospital. The house sauce is *chefs kiss*. They can get extremely busy during the lunch hour so my recommendation is to order ahead online. I've tried the Turkey pastrami and the curry chicken salad, both of which were delicious and filling. I love their sandwiches on the French bread as it is light, fluffy, and fresh baked. read more

The ingredients taste great. Very fresh and high quality, especially the breads which are soft and taste baked fresh that day. This fact is what salvaged my rating from being 1-star. The veggie toppings are all at additional cost, ranging $0.35 - 0.60. Not thrilled with that but at least they're generously topped when ordered. I have to say for how great the taste was, my sandwich was tiny. I am attaching a picture with my thumb for size reference (i'm a pretty skinny guy, so the fact that I can cover that much of the sandwich half with my thumb speaks volumes). I ate my entire $6 sandwich in about 8 bites and could have easily consumed 2 more sandwiches of this size. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - This was perhaps the smallest sandwich I've ever had. This is 1/2 of my sandwich with a small bite taken out of the corner. - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Really tummy sandwiches! The sourdough bread is really nice and the house dressing is delicious, I'm not sure what's in it but it paired great with my smoked turkey sandwich. I liked the roasted tomatoes and the pickles tasted homemade/local. The chocolate chip cookie and oatmeal chocolate coconut cookies were both really good, the brownie was a bit of a miss but everything else was delicious! My mom had the blt which she also really enjoyed. read more

These are some of the most wholesome sandwiches on The Corner. Everything feels fresh and is certainly delicious. Place your order at the end of the counter closest to the drinks and then just wait. The system works efficiently even during lunch rush. The house dressing and french bread are highly recommended. I also enjoy the roasted tomatoes. They are not slimy but roasted just enough to really bring out their flavor. In the half dozen times I have eaten here, my order has always come out correctly. They also offer some prepared deli salads which I have not sampled before. That is not to say they don't look good. There are plenty of options for all types of diets so this is definitely a spot if you have a crew that wants all sorts of different food. Make sure to come by early because this is really just a lunch spot which sadly means no dinner sammies. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Order at the end of the counter - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

We used Take It Away to preorder sandwiches for my daughter's wedding party. Not only were the sandwiches really good but they were all prepared exactly as ordered and delivered to two locations on time! Thank you for making a crazy, busy day less stressful! read more

Awesome sandwich place right off the corner. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients, and delicious options. And their prices are reasonable! The have plenty of chips, drinks, beer, wine, chocolates, and fresh cookies to complete your meal. We each built a custom sandwich. A few highlights: Their wheat bread is simply perfect, they pile on plenty of the main protein, the veg options are fresh and crispy, and their meats are noticeable higher quality. Lowlights: the bacon is clearly that tasteless pre-cooked stuff, and their house dressing is very heavy on the mayo component. I'll pass on both next time. read more

Take It Away Sandwich Shop - Chicken salad, bacon, cuc, sprouts and roasted tomato on pumpernickel - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Recommendation: buy the bread ends (75 cents plus tax) and a container of house dressing, then make your own sandwiches at home. The sandwiches are small for what you get, it gets pricey to add toppings, and sometimes the cold bread just doesn't cut it. However, the sauce is really something special, and I actually enjoy the variety of breads you get in the bread ends. Also, the warm cookies are to die for. read more

When I was an undergrad at UVa, I was a huge fan of Take it Away. I recently went back and was pleased to find that it had not changed and was as delicious as always. The array of toppings are so fresh and tasty; my favorites are the roasted tomatoes and pickles. The sourdough bread is also incredible! The house dressing is also another highlight of Take It Away. In the dozens of times I've been to Take It Away, I've never had any complaints about the size of their sandwiches. In fact, most times I have a hard time finishing more than half in one sitting. A visit to the Corner is not complete without lunch at Take It Away! read more

Well I thought this was a good sandwich but nothing that quite deserves the hype that this place gets. The famous "house dressing" is only a type of spicy mayo, and not even a good one at that. Their variety of sandwich offerings is an interesting twist though but not anything I couldn't do myself. The service staff is not very helpful and kind of stuck up. Sandwiches are too pricey for things I can make at home or get elsewhere (toppings and house dressing included). The hype is misfounded. It's not as if their sandwiches are really that special. Their selection of chips is large, but it's not as if they make them in store, they're bought from some warehouse provider. Their wine selection is mostly for decoration with their pretty arrangement and labels. I give it two stars only because the bread and meats taste pretty fresh. read more

I gave this shop 3 stars because the ordering system is a little unorthodox especially when they get busy during the lunch rush. The sandwich was good kind of basic but I did try the house made sauce and it wasn't too overpowering. read more

Terrible service, bad attitudes when I came in today. Will not be visiting here again as there are so many better sandwich shops in the area. read more

Excellent Amazing dressing Best deli in Charlottesville Beat deli in Charlottesville Meat is fresh Makers follow directions (this is rare) read more

I ordered to go since I was staying at a nearby hotel. I used the custom option to create a sandwich. They forgot the bacon and cheese. Two of the main ingredients on the sandwich. Although it was still good, it wasn't what I ordered. The wheat bread was also fairly crunchy on the edges, may of been stale bread read more