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Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in Lakeland

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Subs 'n Such
92/100 (590 ratings)
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"Every time I visit from Minnesota I go here before I go anywhere else because I love the sandwiches and the sweet tea. I usually get the 14" Cuban,..."
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"Great subs! Iā€™ve always done the Italian sub, itā€™s delicious. I was looking forward to sitting inside but at some point in the past few years..."
Ben DeHaven (Haven Realty)
"What a great spot! Had a nice Philly Cheesesteak made just how you like it, staff were super friendly too. I got here on Footlong Friday so I got a..."
Abdiel Cartagena
"I first moved to Lakeland 30+ years ago. This place has been here for over 44 years. So I remember coming here as a young man. They made the best..."
Doug Pike
"Great hole in the wall in the place, that's a local favorite from what I've seen from other foodie forums. I got the Dean's garlic special, that was..."
Roland Gaddy
"This Lakeland landmark is still making the best subs in town! I always get the Philly steak 8" on French bread with a side of..."
John Steven
"Love their bacon, egg and cheese croissant. It's the..."
Beverly Hendricks
"Friendly staff. Good food. Fast..."
Raymond Spector
"First time here and had the 12" steak sub with grilled peppers! Highly..."
Eddie Diaz
"Best sandwich shop in town hands down & some really good sweet..."
Robert teti
"Nobody does it better. Never had a bad sandwich and I've had a lot. The..."
Nate S
"Man, this place is amazing. My favorite sub anywhere. Very nostalgic for me as well, my mom loved this place and we came here a lot as a family...."
Chris Gaskin
"my sister Teri was one of his first employee back in..."
Joseph Thompson
"Hands down the best sub Iā€™ve ever had in my..."
Mara Rutledge
"Absolutely delicious! This was my first time eating here and the staff was super helpful in recommending something I would like. Definitely will be..."
Katherine Godwin
"Best subs in town! Pro tip- add the..."
Jessica Toy
Fat Jack's Delicatessen
83/100 (2395 ratings)
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"GREAT MEALS. I have ate ALL OVER THE WORLD.Fat Jacks is the best place in central florida to eat.You get fresh cooked food at a fast food price..My..."
Alan Brown
"An army of servers will keep your coffee full and the jacks special is is cheap and I cant even finish my plate. Seating is limited but well worth..."
Melanie Branch
"Great family run place with old fashioned food & prices. Breakfast is their strong suit, but everything is pretty good. Frequent lines on weekend..."
Lucas Buck
"Great food, great prices, excellent service with a smile. Teamwork shined and very clean dining and kitchen..."
Nate Guteras
"If you're visiting this type of place expecting a 4 star meal, well, you're just missing the point of a luncheonette. They feed you good food at a..."
Suzanne Calling
"Food was tasty, service was good. French Dipand Italian were tasty. Would come..."
Brandy Baker
"10/3/23 update, STILL ROCK SOLID local eatery. As usual I wen with a burger and fries, bride chose the Reuben. Both were comforting, filling and..."
Buzz Wells
"Great food as always. I used to come here as a kid. Still great..."
Misty M.
"Went in on a Sunday morning, so it was very busy. You have to just choose an open seat and a server will be with you. Servers were nice and working..."
Keisha Leon
"First, Food was great! Came out fast and fresh! No wait during the weekday. My waitress was very pleasant to me. ( dispute being the only black..."
R George
"This is my go to place for homemade breakfast, lunch or dinner. Friendly service and great ambiance. Everything your order always tastes delicious..."
Dr. Lillian Tirado
"A favorite of long time Lakelanders, Fat Jacks delivers in every category! Generous servings, great service and remarkable prices! I had the Reuben..."
Tracie Carley
"For 10$ I got fries šŸŸ and club turkey sandwich šŸ„Ŗ which was delicious šŸ¤¤ I got takeout which took 14 mins. Iā€™m a happy camper. Will be..."
Esta C
"Good deli located in a strip mall. It is definitely a Lakeland staple, and there are many regulars who pop in daily. The restaurant is very narrow,..."
Rebecca Knowles
"The service was excellent! We had chef salad and chicken Caesar salad (2 of us). They were the best we have had in the 3 years we have lived here! ..."
Elaine Pickering
Subway
82/100 (303 ratings)
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"Black Friday $6.99 Footlongs special, (only at this location) no coupons necessary. You can walk in or order ahead by phone. Happy..."
Guillermo Rivera Chacon
"I've never had a bad sandwich from this store since moving to North Side in '09. I love the Philly Steak, Mumsy loves the Sweet Onion Teriyaki, and..."
Kristianya Kishka
"Bright, clean, and updated decor. The food was good. The staff provided good..."
James Sizemore
"Family Bound...especially when getting done with training....they know your food routine...love..."
Jerome Clark
"Fast service and getting app orders done..."
Angel R
"Every time I go here, it seems the staff has changed. The guys tonight were efficient, and the food was fresh. The place was very..."
Mrs. Malone
"I always like going to Subway anytime of day and getting a breakfast sandwich the prices a little lower and I loaded up with vegetables so they don't..."
Scott Batykefer
"Miss Alice was sweet and amazing! I forgot to add jalapenos with my online order.they were real busy in there and Miss Alice was still friendly and..."
Karen Brown
"Just like Taco Bell, when they make my sandwich, it's like a Christmas treat at every bite. I hate that the price has gone up on the foot long but as..."
George (Silly Barefooter)
"The managers name is Will. He is awesome and makes a great sandwich! He keeps a spotless store. I have never seen this store out of product.Will's..."
Belinda Fender
"Always got the best service and attention. So far I have been eating hear for a year and never had an issue. The guys on 1st shift a really cool and..."
Noel Serrano
Purple Onion Deli-grill
82/100 (951 ratings)
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"Amazing workers, prices and food. I highly recommend for every..."
Peter Van Erem
"Great place to eat and bring your family! Very good food and perfect..."
Rebecca Rickman
"My wife, mother-in-law, and I had lunch there today and it was very good. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. There was plenty to..."
Jim Dunne
"We love to eat here. I have brought each of my out of town family members. My favorite is the Cuban. Coleslaw is great. Wonderful atmosphere. Great..."
Karen McDonald Holycross
"My wife and I rode our bikes down just to eat their fabulous pork tenderloin and French onion soup. This was my fourth time eating here and it is..."
Duaine Deason
"Love eating at the Purple Onion! They have an amazing selection of reasonably priced lunch items, and most importantly they cook all of them WELL!..."
Chelsea Marie Carlson
"One of my favorite lunch spots! I have enjoyed everything I have ever ordered but my favorite is the Grilled Chicken Summer..."
Susan Conner
"Enjoy this place everytime i go! Menu straightforward! Always have different lunch specials per..."
Chris Audi
"Great place, never knew it was there. Definitely would go back when I am in Lakeland..."
Liz Lenart
"Absolutely delicious food & fantastic service! Can't wait to go back and try something else! Highly recommend everyone check this place out, if you..."
Tj Alcock
"Made my first visit today and canā€™t believe I havenā€™t discovered this great deli before now!! I ordered the Reuben which is my favorite way to..."
Don Mclaurin
"Consistently fresh and delicious. Love this..."
Savage Foodie
"The best fried green beans and delicious sandwiches. Great place for..."
Stapes
"Love love love purple onion it's sooo good! I would definitely recommend to..."
Lacie Loo
"This place is so yummy! Balsamic chicken sandwich is my favorite. But there are lots great things on the menu including good choices for kids. My..."
April Thomas
"Great little place for lunch in downtown Lakeland. Diverse menu. Friendly service. Tasty food. Lunch only, M-Sat. Closed..."
Carson S Miller
"Good place, a lot of options of food. Simple but good. The cheddar broccoli soup is delicious. The service is very good, they are very friendly! I..."
Louize Fischer
"After visiting the farmerā€™s market in Lakeland we stopped at the Purple Onion. The french onion soup was good with lots of delicious melted cheese..."
Teri Wheat
"The Purple Onion has been a staple in Lakeland for over 20 years. Their black bean and rice soup is..."
Marci Miller
"This place was delightful. The server was very friendly & knowledgeable. Husband said that was the best French onion soup he had tasted in a long..."
Karen Butler
"Great place to grab a bite. My daughter had the Chicken tenders and loved them. She is truly a connoisseur of chicken tenders and wonā€™t eat the..."
Jenna North
"We had lunch at The Purple Onion today. I had the Cuban sandwich and my daughter has the chicken salad. She said it was the best chicken salad she's..."
Jackie Smith
"First time there and the soup was really good. The Cuban sandwich was not on the traditional Cuban bread, but it was still pretty good. Price was..."
C J
"Very nice place for lunch! I've been there twice and the food was excellent, especially the soup. The staff are pleasant and..."
pamela Heinz
"If you mix šŸŸ„&šŸŸ¦ You will ā€˜The Purple Onion Deli & Grillā€™. Located in Lakeland, Fl. This swank place has a very friendly, warm and welcoming..."
Zee P
"This has been our go-to Saturday lunch spot for many years now! The service is top-notch and the food is great! In particular, they have the BEST..."
Briana Boston
"I can't believe I hadn't tried this before, and will definitely be back! I went for lunch with a friend on a Wednesday. The place was busy, but the..."
Rebecca Knowles
"I was so impressed with The Purple Onion. The food was delicious, and the staff went out of their way to make our lunch special. Also, they make..."
Becky Bennett
"The purple onion is hands down the best cafe the area has to offer. Today, I had the Italian melt with sausage tortaline soup. The soup was..."
Melissa Mcswain
"We looked for a non chain place for lunch and found The Purple Onion. So glad we did! We split a terrific tuna salad and some of the best French..."
Gary Diehl
"I love there salads!!!! The sandwiches have gotten small. The Italian melt only had 1 piece of each meat on it. All I could taste was the bread!!..."
Pamela Reynolds
"A friend and I discovered The Purple Onion following a historic home tour in a nearby neighborhood. What a great find! We had a bit of a hard time..."
Shelley Haberkorn
"Nothing but positivity here. Excellent food, stellar service and the restaurant was very well kept. Super organized and clean. It was a pleasure..."
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Subway
82/100 (223 ratings)
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"So yummy!! Great subway locations are hard to come by these days so when I experience a good one I had to leave a review. The food was SO fresh. You..."
Shiri Lasman
"First than all, just to mention how all the bad reviews about this place are old, and about the service people. Let focus on the latest instead,..."
Nel
"James has always done a great job as has the rest of the staff. Very personable and professional. Give them all..."
Jesus Gonzalez
"Stopped for lunch, and the service was top notch. They made the sandwiches perfect. Not a bad deal when you buy one and get one FREE. The soda..."
Art Zabrecky
"Iā€™m happy that I got started on my sub as soon as I walked in. Very easy to order because the girl working was attentive and knew how to get the..."
Carlo Valdes
"Food was great. Could use a little more help at the sub counter. That's the only negative I can come up with. Employees are very nice and friendly...."
Gary Leedy
"Decent subs but NOBODY knows anything about the cheeses available. None, repeat none of the employees know what Monerey Jack cheese nor Jack cheese..."
G H
"This establishment maintains the quality and predictable standards that Subway always provided. This particular location is very busy with high..."
Keith Morton
"Mostly good, sometimes not very well made and messy. I think it depends on who is working, though it should be the same every time. A few times it's..."
K T
"Best employees and customer service !! Nicole, Melissa and Danielle are all rockstars..."
Ginny Lee
"Enjoyed my $5.99 deal today for any footlong sub. Great food with quality ingredients. Keep those deals coming Subway!! Thank you from Bobbie..."
BJ McCarty
"One of the best subways I've ever been to. The lady made my sandwich FAST, it was exactly the way I like it, and they were..."
Erin B
Subway
81/100 (487 ratings)
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"Got the chicken teriyaki in a wrap. It was very good. The restroom was very clean! Always good everytime we..."
Linda Shockley
"I tried their new chicken sub and it was delicious. I went in the day they were giving away free subs and I am so glad I stopped by. Thank you Subway..."
Debbie Longenecker
"Great food, service, and atmosphere! I usually get a footlong sub (double meat & Cheese), cookies, sometimes chips, and sometimes a drink, that's..."
Tom Little
"Bathroom and store very clean! Eric was my sandwich artist! Very nice and professional. Made some incredible sandwiches. Thanks..."
Jay Wilson
"Love the meatball marinara sandwich...One of my favorites I get all the time, never go wrong with a meatball..."
Kim Benke
"I have never had the experience I had tonight. I placed an order online and paid for it. When I picked up the order it was all wrong. The only..."
Sharon Thompson
"Walked into Subway with a warm.Welcome from all the staff. I order a chicken bowl let me tell you Dana amazing person friendly with a smile made..."
stacy kibbe
"Always busy. Expect to wait. The employees try to work as quickly as possible, and havenā€™t given me any attitude. Evening time, theyā€™ll run out..."
Xyla
"I was surprised that they served lunch sandwiches all day long. Went a little after 7am and got a tuna foot long for my mom. They only thing they did..."
Belinda Haggins
"Friendly and attentive to requests. Usually call in order and it's ready when I get there when their phone is hung up properly! Sandwiches are..."
Donna Johnson Frye
"You can always depend on subway for cleanliness friendliness and they build a great..."
laura fields
"I absolutely love Subway, I went to Owner Gary McCuneā€™s Subway in Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg on vacation and that was the only other subway outside of..."
Alcamax Gaming
"This is a wonderful location where they put customer service above all else, and their veggies are always fresh. Veggie 6 inch with Swiss is my go..."
B. Timothy
Subway
79/100 (2283 ratings)
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"The food from this subway tasted so much better then any other subway I have eaten at here in florida. Costumer service was 13/10 I definitely..."
Strawberry Pancake Teddy Bear
"Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating, even wishing us a happy birthday. They accepted a coupon for BOGO footlongs with a drink that other..."
The Scrimmiest Bingus
"I would rate this Subway the best in the entire Lakeland. They maintain the store clean and service is always great. They also have veggie patty..."
Dhinesh T
"Judy made my sandwich today, she was super nice to talk to as well as very polite and made my sandwich perfectly! Great job hiring her..."
Chelsea Woodington
"We had a problem with our sandwiches but the manager contacted me immediately after I posted it here and told me they'd replace them on our next..."
Edward Davis
"Yesterday, Sunday September 18, my family and I went to the Subway at 4296 US Highway 98 N. Village Plaza in Lakeland. We were served by Ethan (my..."
A D
"I had the most WONDERFUL experience at this Subway! Walking in, everything was stocked and immaculate. We were greeted by James and Gabe, who then..."
Stephanie
"Stopped in after work around 9:15pm. The restaurant had a few people sitting to eat. The store looked clean and bright. My sub was made exactly how i..."
Henrietta Woods
"Denise and Gabriel were rock stars. They were jam packed to the door and people continued to come in. They worked really well together as a team,..."
Shayne Biltz
"The lady was extremely nice and helpful, the other worker was newer but was still very kind and reassuring. The make line was well kept and clean as..."
Thomas Gardner
"Very pleasant experience. Ive been to that locatoin several times and the employees are always so very nice. I stopped there today on the 2nd and..."
Scott Causey
"Stopped in after work around 9:15pm. The restaurant had a few people sitting to eat. The store looked clean and bright. My sub was made exactly how i..."
Tara Dixon
"The Manager, Tammy, is the best. The food and service are excellent..."
Alfred McGowen
"Stopped in for 4 subs. James was amazing. Greeted everyone with a smile! He is a definite asset to your business..."
Holly Stone
Subway
76/100 (192 ratings)
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"It was just about to close and ordered my sub online but it wasn't ready but I was surprised how well and fast the man prepared it for me while..."
Kimberly Oswald
"Kaden A. was a lovely breath of fresh air, glad to see such a respectable remember of the community finding his..."
Brady Pepin
"Can come to this location for quite a few years food and service had been always top knot sometime there is a wait but never a problem with wait a..."
Brian Degroat
"Kaden A. was extremely helpful in deciding what sandwich I should..."
Kyle Naab
"Subs are good &employees friendly. BUT THE BATHROOM IS HARD TO USE. THE TOILET PAPER DISPENSER IS 6" FROM THE FLOOR!!!! If it were not the bathroom I..."
J. E.
"Leonte joine was so nice he helped me with my sub but he ainā€™t had much of a choice came before they was fixing to close but he hooked me up..."
Alexis
"Went on.Friday nov.3 for buy one get one subs.the sevice was fast ans the employees were super nice. Even thu they were super busy.we will diffanty..."
Angel Johnson
"Always courteous & quick with orders. Never had an issue with any orders. Two šŸ‘s..."
Justin Weems
"Delicious food great coupons. You should try the roast Beef and Smoked cheddar. It's even better..."
Lisa Bell
"Delicious food great coupons. You should try the roast Beef and Smoked cheddar. It's even better..."
Lisa Bell
"Friendly service. Polite, and held conversation with us as customers. Clean restaurant and..."
Amanda Dato
"Staff seems to change quite a bit, but continue to have a good experience with this..."
Anthony Goff
"The employees are very friendly and have a good attitude love coming..."
Courtney
"Kaden A. gave great..."
Christopher Narramore
"Needs to have rewards points guide posted on counter. But pretty good overall. Reatrooms..."
Jennifer Smith
"Ashley was great!! She is sweet and fast!!!..."
carohely Bruzco
"The food is pretty fresh sometimes during lunch it can get pretty crowded and take awhile to get your..."
Bill Black
Julio's Sandwich Shop
76/100 (538 ratings)
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"They used to be located right by my house and I would always stop by for a Cuban, but since theyā€™ve moved locations itā€™s been a while since..."
mattie
"Love this place. I have been going to Julio's since in the 80's and have never been disappointed. Very friendly and polite and great cuban sandwiches..."
CAROLYN Cain
"Stop in to grab a Cuban since I can't find any good ones in Central Flo Rida and I'm from Miami and I moved to Tampa so both of those locations kind..."
Kristy Wheless
"Best cuban sandwich ever. Best people ever. Every time I leave there I just smile from ear to ear. Heather and Jena are the..."
natee natere
"BEST SANDWICH SPOT IN LAKELAND !!! Yā€™all give it a try if you havenā€™t, right across the street from chic fil an and Aldiā€™s on south Florida..."
Dalton King
"Awesome sandwich shop. Great customer service and even better sandwiches. Would love to come..."
Dave Higgins
"The lady who took my order was so sweet and my food is really good...."
Kayla Lofton
"Best sandwich shop in town. I have never been disappointed with anything that I have gotten from Julio's. If your tired of getting a tasteless..."
Cosmo
"Great cuban sandwiches. You're not going to find a better one in..."
steve fulghum
"Absolutely delicious. I got a Cuban, it was made exactly how it's supposed to be made and pressed. Simple, cheap and REALLY good. Staff was super..."
Alexander Cortada
"Great Cuban sandwiches and fast service. The cashier, Heather, is very friendly. Will be back..."
Gavin Miranda
"We don't have Cuban sandwiches in North Carolina so when I come home to Lakeland, I am making a beeline to Julio's. The best..."
Teresa Bailey
"Love, love, love this place and the owners used to be on Edgewood now on S. Florida Ave. next to Chick-fil-A go and get you the best Cubans and..."
Asia James
"Very good and had a great Saturday..."
Randy Stepp
"Really good Cuban sandwiches at reasonable prices. You may have to wait a couple of minutes because the food is fresh. Don't really understand the..."
Bill Nolen, Jr.
"WOW, so this was the first time my wife and I have eaten here. How that's possible I don't know. The absolute BEST pressed cuban and pressed roast..."
Tim Rappoccio
Jimmy John's
70/100 (440 ratings)
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"Great sandwich. Very nice service. It was very quick to receive my food. It was done immediately after I..."
Sunkissed Floridian
"I visited on free pickle day. I love the pickles! I noticed a new menu item, a chicken wrap. I ordered it, however, the restaurant was out of..."
Vv Banx
"I have been eating at this location for years. The food is always delicious and the service is always FAST! The staff has always been very friendly...."
Sean Mellonburge
"Even though Jimmy John's couldn't help me out. They did give me some ideas and recommendations on how I could get their food delivered to Lake Gibson..."
Michael Curtis
"Listen. You are walking down the street coming from the farmers market, Munn park event or even a breath of fresh air durring a work day. Just take a..."
Cloud
"They are always super fast with my order, and have never gotten anything wrong. Love ordering for a quick lunch..."
Austin McCollom
"Like the sandwiches, their chocolate chip cookie is the best. But most of the time I have to call because missing items on my order. It makes me..."
Gerardo Renovales
"I surely do love eating at Jimmy John's. I love their subs and especially their chocolate chip cookies. šŸ˜‹ Their sweet tea is also really..."
Sheri Bougher
"This location rocks! The staff was extremely courteous and professional. They gave us a friendly atmosphere in which to eat fantastic food and give..."
Tony Ferrante
"Eric is one of the fastest delivery drivers Iā€™ve ever had ! His bike is wicked. Got my order in less than 10 minutes. I would deff like to see him..."
ZombremeRuler Gaming
"I love Jimmy John's. Food is always fast and fresh. Delivery is speedy too. I've never been disappointed. 4 stars is the highest rating I give to..."
Mark Wheeler
"I work at this location as a delivery driver. I wanted to give a more recent review for those of you considering trying it out. Most of the reviews..."
Marisa Halper