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    The Yellow Deli

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Svetlana A.

    We decided to spend the long weekend (Labor Day) at Finger Lakes. Of course, in addition to interesting places and routes, I prepared a list of restaurants for breakfasts and lunches. For a late breakfast we chose this cafe. We were initially attracted by the interior, the choice of food and, of course, the excellent reviews. From the first minute, we felt the wonderful atmosphere of this cafe and the friendly, polite staff. Everything we ordered was very tasty and fresh, prepared from local products. The prices pleasantly surprised us. I would really like to come back here again.

    Lina L.

    Stumbled in at 1 AM, slightly buzzed, fully hungry, and honestly? This place felt like a fever dream in the best way. The ambiance was straight out of a storybook -- cozy, warm, and the kind of place where you half expect someone to hand you a quest instead of a menu. Ordered the New Yorker burger, and it was good but salty -- like it had some personal beef with my sodium levels. 4/5, would still demolish again. The chips? Simple, crunchy, and exactly what my tipsy soul needed. The server was super nice, didn't judge my late-night life choices, and just let me enjoy my food in peace. Respect.

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    Brad M.

    Inside takes you to a gnome village where you can sit inside these little home displayed within the restaurant. Upstairs you can seat as well & get a good top down view. The wait staff was odd & kept to themselves oddly enough. Still good service though but had to deal with things yourself almost. Food was okay but nothing special. My buffalo chicken sandwich although good didn't take anything remotely like buffalo. The bread was very good which I'm guessing they make. The tomato soup was great with chunks of tomatoes at the bottom. The bread they gave was very thick but still light to dip into the soup.

    More sauerkraut than corned beef in the Reuben. For the price expected more meat. Nice and hot and tasty.

    Reuben sandwich had more sauerkraut than corned beef in it disappointingly for eleven dollars. Carrot cake had no visible pieces or flavor of carrot and frosting was some unknown flavor of whipped cream not the traditional delicious flavor of cream cheese frosting. Beef chili soup was excellent and delicious! Cole slaw side for the Reuben was spectacular and tasty. Loved it. Chai latte was on target. Service was great and friendly. Coffee was good. Decor and surroundings are charming and comfortable.

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    Colin M.

    It was amazing. We had the wild Alaska Salmon Sandwich and Banana Milk, both fantastic. The interior decor was awesome, like another time/place transportation event! The service with Alisa was really cool, she was from old Eastern Germany, great conversation. I guess there are 12 of these around the world, one opening in New Hampshire soon, can't wait to visit it there.

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    Melissa M.

    It was okay. The outside decor is killer awesome but the inside, though fun ambiance has a bit too much banjo for my liking. The staff was slightly friendly but negligent on filling glasses or returning to check on tables after dropping an item. There wasn't much personality from staff other than, what do you want to order.. no extra detail on specials or menu items.. could be such a better experience. The food was just okay.. the bread is the reason to come here but maybe we just missed the point of the whole experience?

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    Yummy food, particularly for vegetarians -- veggie burger is delicious as is the spinwhich. Loved the coffee and mate combo. Only wished they opened earlier to get that coffee. The restaurant is also beautiful--even the bathroom

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    Lourdes M.

    Tucked in the inner commercial center of the town, this cute deli has so many things to offer. It is has this inviting feels from outside and a warm vibes feel on the inside. The friendly staff welcomed us so dearly and seated us on a cute little spot by the window. Their menu has plenty of breakfast choices down to lunch and to dinner meals. They serve your favorites no matter what time you walk in. One thing we noticed on our visit, the bar is open at noon. It must be a hit spot for college students. The indoor decors and set-up pleasantly motivate a good appetite. You got to experience the ambiance so check out the place if you are around the area.

    Tomato and basil soup turned real yummy. I strongly recommend it.
    Serkant K.

    They are nice and very friendly people. Tomato and basil soup was a real hit and I strongly recommend it. Ambiance is also spectacular.

    Strawberry smoothie

    We are out of towners and decided to stop in at the adorable restaurant. My husband and I both got the Buffalo Rancher sandwich which we both inhaled because it was so good. I got the chai latte which was a little heavy on the chai spice but still delicious and he got the smoothie which was comparable to a Jamba Juice. The atmosphere can't be beat (they had the wood burning fireplace going) and the service was great. Would definitely recommend.

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    Everything was amazing. Would definitely recommend. Everything was freshly made in house, even the bread.

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    A most hospitable and wonderful environment filled with very sweet people. The food feels like it's made with love!

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