I'm embarrassed to admit how long I've lived in the Middletown area without having ever stopped…read moreinto The Block for a bite. It's really easy to shrug off a deli/sandwich shop by saying, "It's just sandwiches, nothing special about that" like some reviews I've seen. I think those reviews miss the entire point of the neighborhood deli. I've been two days in a row this week. Once for myself, then again for my family after they heard me rave about the sandwiches and people here. Farrah (sp?) greeted me both days with a, "Hi honey! Be right with you!". You don't get a greeting like that very much anymore, and that same care and effort she put into greeting her customers is evident in the construction of the sandwiches too! I mean when was the last time a business - even local - asked your name before you left, unless it was to put on your coffee cup? We've had the club, the Brooklyn, and the veggie caprese and all of them are phenomenal. I don't think you could make a bad choice at The Block - you're gonna be happy and satisfied. Maybe it is "just a sandwich", and maybe I'm overhyping it because of the way the love they have for the customers and product comes through the entire experience....but even if I am, isn't that the entire point of your neighborhood deli?

I realized that I had failed to review my wonderful experience at The Block Gourmet Deli and…read moreCatering a few months ago. The Block serves fresh salads, sandwiches, pasta salads, and soups from 11: 00 AM - 3: 00 PM. We were greeted immediately upon entering by a lady (I'm sorry, I have forgotten her name). She shared with us that they have been catering and operating the deli for 8 years and that everything is made after ordering, nothing is pre-made or packaged. She was very patient with us as we decided which of the tantalizing offerings we were going to choose. The inside was pretty small with a couple of 2-seater tables. Bagged chips and a cooler with variety of canned and bottled beverages are available in the space for purchase. We ordered our food to go. I chose the Chopped Chef Salad. Readers, this salad was HUGE (the take-out container could barely close). It was loaded with greens, turkey, ham, red onions, cucumber, boiled eggs, tomato, and both Swiss and cheddar cheeses. I was thrilled to discover that they use only Boar Head cheeses, my favorite brand). Everything in the salad was fresh and delicious and the homemade ranch dressing was heavenly. How did it take so long for us to find them? I am so glad that have found them and that they are located close to our home, because I can foresee this being a frequent lunch spot!

Stevens Deli was recommended to me as a real deli, something we don't have in Lexington. I ordered…read morethe 1/2 Pastrami and a side of potato salad. A winner! The pastrami, the rye bread (specially made for them) and the potato salad were excellent. I was glad to have ordered the 1/2 sandwich as it was quite enough with the potato salad. The crew is great, and so friendly. Props to Marilyn. Lucky Louisville. 100.

Several of the restaurants on Bardstown Road are closed during lunch on weekdays so we opted for…read moreStevens and Stevens Deli for a late lunch before a hike in Cherokee Park. There is a large menu board as you walk in the side door (the deli is located in the back of Dittos restaurant). They primary have soups salads and sandwiches and daily soup specials. You order at the counter, pay for your order, get your drink at the beverage area and have a seat. They will then bring your order to your table. We both opted for the pick two combo. I had a half ruben sandwich and a bowl of white chili. Both were excellent. A huge half sandwich and a large hearty bowl of white chili. The chili was flavorful but not spicy. It had lots of shredded chicken, beans and corn (which could have been left out in my opinion). My friend had the chicken salad sandwich and the white chili and said her sandwich was good, also a very large. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, parking on the side and in the back of the building. I had not been for years but it was a good choice for a late lunch.

Stopped in for a bagel sandwich to go. Bagel was super fresh and sandwich was made to order…read more Service was quick and staff was friendly There are a few small tables available inside and out to dine in.

Louisville staple. It's the best place to get fancy cakes that everyone will love. I always…read moreexperience fast service here and the ambiance is unique, bakery vibes with a lot going on! Totally recommend

Everything was absolutely delicious. My husband also got the roast beef + horseradish panini with…read morethe soup of the day which was lemon turkey, and those were absolutely delicious as well. Food came out fast. The restaurant was clean and way easy to find. The person who checked us out was really nice and helpful. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area.

12/30/25 McKinley's…read moreCafe made for a great lunch stop. I ordered the soup of the day, a bowl of clam chowder. It was fantastic: creamy, comforting, and not too fishy or salty. I also tried their popular Gouda & turkey panini, and it did not disappoint. This is a pay-before-you-sit spot, and the service was impressively fast. My food came out hot and delicious within about 10 minutes. The ambiance was casual and inviting, and the staff was very friendly. Overall, a great enjoyable experience, and I would definitely eat here again in the future. But also there's limited parking as it is street parallel parking near by here. But well worth it.

Lucked up on the jewel in a Sunday. There's indoor and patio…read moreseating. Portions are just the right size. Street parking in front of restaurant and public parking lot available for a short walk.

The cafe is a beautiful restaurant and space, but my most recent visit was disappointing…read more Upon getting to the restaurant, the main doors were open to let in freah air which was great! I started off with a diet coke and it fell flat. The menu listed a fountain drink and it was coke served from a soda gun. The carbonation wasn't strong and didn't last past the first few sips. I ordered off the breakfast menu and got the huevos rancheros and a blueberry muffin. The eggs were cooked to order and the potatoes were delicious! The muffin was okay. It was a bit on the dry side and would be skipped next time. My friend got a BLT and wasn't impressed. One piece of bread was soft while the other was hard, almost stale. It's a beautiful space but the meal was a disappointment.

Poor customer service Not very friendly the women at the…read morecounter barely speaks when spoken too

The sausage here is out of this world good! I will be going back for more! I want to try the ham…read morealso I was in a hurry the first time I went thanks to my hair dresser telling me about their sausage ad man was she right!

i know a deli hate to see me coming…read more recently (what took me so long??) i've become obsessed with kayrouz deli on frankfort ave. kayrouz deli is known for their longtime family recipes, meats cooked in-house, & daily specials that you'll think about for the rest of the week. and the vibes, the vibes in there are just too good. pictured is the roast beef dip special (pretty much a french dip), chili, hot brown, & fries. anyway, when i tell you kayrouz deli has entered my personal hall of fame... i meannnnn that. 3202 frankfort ave · mon-sat 11am-8pm

The best sandwhich ever named the papa joe. It was fabulous. The waitstress was the sweetest lady…read moreever she made our experience.

Excellent deli with a warm, friendly staff. As first timers we were treated to a delicious cookie…read morewith our sandwiches. Their specialty sandwiches are delicious. We had the Hot Mammy and the grilled chicken. You can customize as you like. Folks are friendly and we had a nice chat with the staff since we were visiting.

Made my first visit to Melton's today. I'd had great recommendations from friends so gave it a…read moretry. Ordered a Reuben sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. Meat very tender. Staff was outstanding and just a delight to chat with. I'll definitely be back and want to try lots of items in their menu. Thank you also for the cookie in honor of my first visit. Highly recommend.

We are passing though on our way to Indiana. This place was an awesome find!…read moreMy husband had the Leonardo Davinci and I had the Monet. Both were amazing! Highly recommend this place. Service was quick, easy ordering. Pleasant person behind the counter. Make a note: cash only I believe but it was worth every penny! Where else can you both eat for $20!

I'm so sad I didn't know of this place earlier! If you are reading this looking for a lunch spot…read morechoose this place, but make sure you have cash! They have amazing and filling sandwiches. The menu is so diverse with fun names, I love it. The dining room is surrounded in art you can purchase, it's all around great. It was really cost friendly as well. $20 for everything you see below. Everyone was so kind there as well. Can't wait to go back!

2/10/26 I came here for lunch as I was in town for work and…read moreso glad that I did. Heavens to Betsy was absolutely fantastic! The ambiance is very inviting and spacious, and the service was very quick and accomadating. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with the tomato basil soup, and both were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The Reuben was piled high with meat. I had enough left over for another meal! I couldn't leave without trying the red velvet crinkle cookie, and I'm so glad I did. I saved it to share with my husband when I got home, and it was incredible. I found out the owner's daughter, a Culinary Institute graduate, made it, and you can definitely taste the quality. Everything was fresh, homemade, and absolutely worth the visit. I'll definitely be back!

Nice spot on the bourbon trail. If you know you know…read more The dessert was amazing. The people were really nice and the service was good. The sandwich was OK but the dessert oh my God it was fantastic.