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    Zella's Deli

    3.9 (64 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Allison M.

    The new location seemed level this spot up some. Love the indoor and outdoor space. It does a great job looking old-school, but also clean. Lots of character. We got another pastrami as well as a Caprese and Caesar salad. It's quite expensive to add prosciutto to the Caprese and I wouldn't recommend it for the amount you get and the price you pay. The Caprese honestly is quite delicious by itself so I would rather just get a different sandwich or stick to the vegetarian option. Each sandwich is served with a few Housemade chips. The chips are really wonderful, but a very tiny quantity. It was a little interesting because I only had like six of them but my partner had like 15. Doesn't really seem to be a standard - it's really more like what your sandwich fits and what they grab. The Caesar salad is wonderful and the croutons and flavor have much improved. The server was kind enough to split it into us without us asking. The ranch as well as the Caesar tastes like homemade. They definitely take their time here so don't come in a rush. I actually like that about the spot. The workers are very kind as well. I like that they have some affordable lunch specials and it feels like that's probably the way to go.

    Bacon Egg & Cheese on white bread
    Katie M.

    Great, friendly service, decent value, and good food. My dad liked his Rueben, and the bacon, egg and cheese on white bread that I got was very good. The bacon and eggs were cooked well, the cheese was melty white American cheese, and the bread was nicely toasted. I'd recommend going here

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    Bry M.

    Awesome addition to the dining scene in downtown AVL! Affordable, quality food served by super nice folks. Go check these guys out and give them some Asheville love!

    caprese with prosciutto, homemade chips

    Went to lunch at the location in Swannanoa. Amazing fresh sandwiches! I got the caprese with prosciutto. The bread is so fresh and chewy. One of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Don't miss the peanut butter pie....and the pickles!! Love the fresh pickles. I am looking forward to trying dinner next time. After 5pm they have all kinds of Italian Classics like Piccata and Marsala

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    The service here was amazing and the vibe is so homey. The gentleman BEN who took our order was such a well knowledgeable local he gave us all the spots to visit while we were in town. We rolled in a little late but he accepted us with open arms and lets us stay till after close! Even offered us free ice cream in their amazing soda selection! THE FOOD WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! It came out quickly and was taken down in seconds we both ate every bite! Will be back!

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    Quick service, great pastrami, and fresh rye bread. Exciting to have a family deli close to tunnel area.

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    They were a little backed up today but they still made me a bomb ass sandwich Thnx guys keep up the good work.

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    Sandwiches are excellent! Large portions and great quality meat! I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.

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    This restaurant was outstanding. The desserts are OUT OF THIS WORLD! And the sandwiches can all be…read moreordered in a half portion which is the coolest and smartest thing I've ever seen a restaurant do. My partner and I were able to try 2 separate sandwiches and still have room for dessert. The seating is spacious upstairs and the staff is super helpful and kind. The sandwiches we tried were the Reuben and the Turkey and both were 10/10, flavored well and grilled to perfection. I wish I could teleport this restaurant to my neighborhood.

    Stopped by The Rhu in Asheville, which comes from the same team behind Rhubarb. We grabbed a few…read morepastries to try... croissants, cinnamon rolls, and of course a chocolate chip cookie (because it's always cookie time somewhere). Everything we ordered was good and clearly well made, but nothing really stood out as something I'd go out of my way to come back for again and again. The chocolate chip cookie was the most memorable item, but not necessarily in the way I expected. It leans heavily into a salted dark chocolate flavor profile. If you close your eyes, it almost feels more like eating a salted dark chocolate bar than a traditional cookie. If that's your thing, you'll probably love it. Personally, I tend to look for a little more balance between the sweetness, chocolate, and salt in a cookie. Overall, a nice stop for pastries while walking around Asheville, but nothing that quite pulled me back for repeat visits.

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    SCW and I stopped into Asheville Sandwich Company after a hike. I was intrigued by the vegan…read moreoptions that are on the menu (searched through Yelp). The restaurant is nice and clean and we were greeted warmly. You'll find menus on a stand in front of the register more or less. SCW ordered a vegan reuben with shoe string fries. I ordered the spicy vegan Philly and buffalo cauliflower bites along with some beers. We sat down and were served about 10 minutes later. SCW thought her reuben was "kick ass good", I agreed as I had a couple bites. My spicy Philly was good, the star of the show for me was the buffalo cauliflower bites. We finished them before we even ate our sandwiches. Great flavors for both sandwiches. The unfortunate part was it seemed some of the shoestring fries weren't cooked through. Minus a star there. I enjoyed the experience, the food and the service. Will certainly be back again.

    Food here was fantastic! My husband and I both got the prime rib cheesesteak sandwich. It was so…read moretasty and filling. We got it with the shoe string fries, which were good though a tad too crispy for me. Inside is decorated with work from a local artist so that was pretty cool. They also sell ice cream, but we didn't try that. One star off simply because the food took a while. However it was worth the wait. Also, super convenient location to the airport.

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