Phenomenal! Had lunch with my son the foodie and we were both blown away! Highly suggest. Not too much atmosphere but great quality. Will definitely visit next time we're downtown.
Bruce and his team know how to get the job done. It is Excellent every time. I have never been disappointed with a meal at river street deli.
Definitely the best sandwich shop in Chattanooga. I usually go on Fridays and get the Cuban sandwich. It is better than the ones I had in Little Havana, which seemed pretty authentic. My coworkers and I go and they get the Reuben, and they are never disappointed. Monday's are the Stromboli, and they are fantastic too. The owner is actually from NY, which explains those saying he tends to be "rude". He's never been rude to me, I think he's just got that classic NY demeanor. He'll recommend the special every time, which is usually what you should get, but if you go off the standard menu, I like the Salsalito turkey. My bill with a sandwich only is usually about $8-$9. Add a side and drink and it's more like $12. It's worth it to me though for real authentic NY style deli sandwiches, and less than what I'd pay at a sit down restaurant with tip included.
Lunch time today. To start I'm not sure I've tried so hard to find a place. Just me as after I did I'm awfully glad I persisted and made it. If you go look for the building that says "Hardware " in black letters. The entrance iss under a set of blue stairs. Order at one end pay and pickup at the other end. Clearly a lunch Hotspot so go early. By 12:15 people were looking for a place to sit.
I had the roast beef sandwich! Possibly the 2nd best sandwich I've ever eaten. The beef was mid rare and with arugula and gorgon zola cheese. Seriously delicious. I ate every morsel. The guy at the counter talk me into a small cup of soup. $2.00. Again. ..very very flavorful with some mozzarella shaved into a vegetable base soup. Seasoned bread squares for crackers.
$8.95 for the sandwich and total with a soda was 14.00.
This place is probably the best sandwich shop I've ever been to but also keep in mind I haven't been to much places. But in the Chattanooga and surrounding area, the best! My husband has been going for years and introduced it to me when we got married 6 years ago.
Best Deli in the World. Their Philly Reuben is the best sandwich in the world. The Cuban is also great. We go there all of the time.
I miss it. Due to surgery, haven't been able to bust Bruce's' chops ! Hidden gem of Chatt Town!
Great food. The food is great. All our sandwiches were great, the black bean soup was great, the price is great....... Now if someone would just throw some paint on the walls and clean the place up a little....
Great find, the food is tasty and fresh. Bruce, knows what his making. we will surely be back.
Great Food!. Chose this restaurant by the smell! Was walking around with my two kids in search of lunch and almost missed it because it's kinda tiny. Very much loved the muffaletta sandwich! It fell apart a little, but taste was spot on. It came toasted and piled high with very fresh tasting meat and this wonderful tapenade. My boyfriend had the turkey with sundried tomato and provolone sandwich and I didn't hear any complaining out of him either. I ordered 2 hot dogs for the kids but only one got eaten. My picky eater didn't care for it. The hot dogs looked like good high quality beef dogs, not sure if they were. My only disappointment was the cookie. They had giant cookies up by the register so I got the peanut butter with Reese's pieces and it just tasted try to me. I got my order to go so I can't vouch for the bathrooms, but overall impression was good. Will return!
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