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4th Avenue Delicatessen

4.5 (144 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4TH AVENUE DELICATESSEN ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Rey F.

I used to really enjoy coming here for lunch but when I visited a few weeks ago, it wasn't quite as good as I remembered. I ordered The Dillinger, a Tucson Original sandwich but they were out of roast beef so I substituted turkey. Unfortunately, the sandwich just didn't have the same flavor I remembered from past visits. The service was friendly and the inside is kinda small, with only a few tables. Maybe I just caught them on an off day, so I'd be willing to give them another try sometime!

Toby B.

Visiting Tucson and needed a good, quick lunch option near the University and found a good one. Found it on Google and the vegan options caught my attention. Ironically enough, that's not what I went with, but great know they had a variety of veggie dogs and lettuce wraps for those who want gluten free sandwich options. I went with basic but really good hot dogs. I believe they were called "Reggie Dogs". The place definitely had a really cool locals vibe and the employees behind the counter were great. I got my food within five minutes of ordering it. If you're looking for a good deli in this area, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Brian M.

Starting with the bottom line: "I love this place and the story". Recently stumbled across this little gem in downtown. This review is after my 4th visit and these sandwiches are exceptional! Everything is so fresh, the place is clean and the service is always extra friendly - makes you feel like a valued customer. The Frank Nitti sandwich is my "go to", but I look forward to working my way across the entire menu. Their quality cuts, robust sandwich builds, solid chip and beverage options (Doc Brown's Black Cherry) make this a must do in Tucson. With regards to their backstory...one of perseverance, sound business practices and providing a wonderful service in the center of downtown, check it out here: https://www.4thavedeli.com/about. This is my #1 deli choice in Tucson, and for context - I have tried them all.

Great sandwich shop
Sarah C.

Fantastic sandwiches in a funky little space. The service was friendly and quick. My BLT was filled with crispy bacon on a toasted sourdough. My honey got a turkey bacon avocado with an unexpected spicy sauce. He love it too!

JP P.

Total hole in the wall on 4th , very easy to miss ! A must stop for vegans ! They have a pretty good vegan hotdog & vegan sandwich menu . Vegan mini dessert pies , vegan coleslaw & vegan chili here . Excellent hot sauce choices as well . Indoor & outdoor seating . Quirky little vhs movies playing inside on an old T.V. Parking can be limited on 4th so plan accordingly. Service is pretty quick .

Always packed
Jodi W.

Pretty darn delicious. I must say- and I don't mean this as bad bc it means care is given. The sandos take forever. I've been here 3x and it's a wait. Now granted, the first time they ran out of cucumbers so they had to run across the street. Yes they asked first if the wait was too long or do I want another sandwich. Regardless m, phenomenal product! I love this tiny deli & I will drive to support. It's very small to eat in, but wonderful comics on the walls.

meatball sub w extra cheese ofc

This place is one of my favorites in Tucson and is a go to whenever I'm craving a meatball sub. I get this through the Wildcat Special which also comes with chips and a drink for like $13.50 (the special also has some pastrami sandwhich option). Their cannolis are fire too. Food does take a little bit to come out, but it's totally worth the wait. Limited seating inside but nicely decorated with a little vintage/retro vibe. Been coming here sophomore-senior year and it hits everytime

Kala J.

First time here and I really loved the small, hole in the wall feel and the nostalgia with the old photos and small TV with the VCR. The menu is pretty extensive in my opinion but I just opted for the BLT with Miss Vickie Jalapeno chips w/a pickle. I always need something sweet so I got a canoli but I didn't like it the cream was a bit chalky imo.. The BLT wasn't anything to write home about but they've got other versions of it like the Cali BLT with avocado, etc. The young lady behind the counter was kind and the service was good, I'd return to try other menu items.

Disgusting White American Wonder Bread type roll

I went in today to order a sandwich. No problem place was completely empty. Got my sandwich. I asked about the rolls because it said that it was a Sicilian hoagie roll, which is a very specific type of bread so I asked about it and the woman that worked there described as a Soft role. And I said well no that's not a Sicilian huggy roll a Sicilian huggy roll is a specific kind of red and she just looks at me and she goes well. It's a squishy roll. No that's a hoagie roll so I got it. It's disgusting and it is a white American disgusting hoagie roll like you would have in a school cafeteria. It is by no means a Sicilian hoagie roll. Rye bread isn't rye bread because you say it's rye bread and you just give people bread and say it's ripe bread. So you can't call something. A Sicilian hoagie roll which is supposed to have the texture of a Portuguese roll a hard crunchy dough, European bread and then give people a disgusting soggy American gross nasty piece of garbage.

Vegan Bama V-Dog, Chili V-Dog, Chicago V-Dog and 3 Bean Chili, Vegan, Cup 8oz
Robyn V.

Vegan options GALORE! Check out the special VEGAN MENU I uploaded of their veggie stuff, and the vegan yumminess we ordered (except for the pasta salad of course - that was meaty and cheesy and also very yum! 3 bean chili had awesome flavor. Great service, cute tiny/skinny building with a couple of seating options inside and outside. Very fair pricing, and overall chill energy.

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Food was very good. No wait to order. Location is easy to get to and we found free parking around the corner.

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The pastrami sandwich was very good. Played awesome 60s/70s music. Just a cool place.

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Thank you for stopping by and for the review Bob! Happy holidays!

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Best sandwiches in Tucson. Usually do not appreciate the veggies but they are incredible here.

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Initially I was a fan. Later I found the food to be very average and the place was dirty

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3.3(92 reviews)
2.5 mi•Campbell-Grant

Came in Sunday after church. I was unsure about what to order but the cashier, Manny, was able to…read morethoroughly answer all my questions. I love corn dogs and hotdogs in general so I was pretty excited to try this. I decided on the American dog which was so so so good. They did this perfectly. Sweet cornmeal outside with a delicious beef dog on the inside. The cornmeal coating had good flavor but the texture was softer, like it's mixed with flour. The taste was still sweet and reminiscent of a traditional corndog. I also got the Two Hands dog, half beef and half mozz. It was surprisingly good. I got the ranch on the side. The flavor was unique, slightly sweet and slightly savory. It did not have a huge amount of flavor which made it pair really well with the delicious tangy ranch. The breading for the this was flour so the texture is softer. The mozzarella was interesting and there was a lot of it. Both dogs were huge. I'd say 2 is a good amount for dinner and it came out to $11. I would come back! I think it's an interesting and fun concept that is executed well. I'd probably get this same exact order again.

I really like Korean corn dogs. I like the chewy texture of the crust and melty mozzarella. I even…read moreusually like the sugar topping, but this most recent visit was just not up to snuff. The staff was incredibly sweet and made me feel welcome. I ordered the combo meal with a corn dog, fries, and a drink ($13), selecting the crispy rice corn dog (half cheese, half dog, of course), kimchi fries, and a taro boba (additional $2). Unfortunately, the crispy rice and sugar combo was just nooooot the right move. I definitely should have picked something else because the texture of the crispy rice was dry, and coupled with the sugar... It was just not a great experience to say the least, haha. The kimchi fries were flavorful and crunchy, so I have no complaints about that. But the boba... Hooooly. It was the worst boba I've ever had, and that's not an exaggeration. The texture of the taro (milk tea??) was close to pudding, so it was like I was chewing my drink--which is the expectation when you're eating *boba*, but not drinking *tea*. The flavor was decent, but it was so difficult to drink because it was just thick and gooey. It was genuinely horrendous. Worse yet, the boba was wrong! The tapioca pearls weren't sweet and chewy; instead, they were cakey and broke in one bite! No chew, no flavor, then combine it with the gooey, pudding-like taro "milk tea" makes for the worst boba drink ever. Overall, I can't write off Two Hands because I KNOW that their other corn dogs are good, but DO NOT waste your money on a boba. Just hop across the street for Ni Hao Tea.

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4.1(277 reviews)
3.1 mi•El Conquistador
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Portillo's is the best! The Maxwell Street dog has a meaty sausage that has a snap, perfect amount…read moreof delicious mustard, tender and slightly charred onions makes the sandwich so incredibly good. Add the crispy crinkle fries and a Coke, and it's heavenly. The staff is always so professional and courteous.

Finally got to take a friend after telling her how great this place was the last two times I went -…read moreservice , food and dog accommodating wise- and was quite disappointed and no "charm" this 3rd time around. This saddens me as I have not given a 3 star review in a long time. Will start with the good. The patio was clear and clean on arrival with us and two dogs in tow. The Chicago hotdog was delicious like usual. The chocolate milkshake was tasty- never had that before. The chocolate cake looks great- brought home and ate two days later- still delicious! This time was my free birthday slice so that was a nice surprise I had forgotten about with the perks of the rewards. The cashier was nice.Not really a listener, but nice all the same/ seemed restless. Ok- the service was dismal at best. First, last two times I came, I either went to that area on left prior to going to other end for line etc- and asked for menu so we could then go in and order etc- and no one there. Previously, I had asked for two hotdogs to give our dogs and add to bill and they gave us free. The young man nearby, was washing windows and cleaning - oh yes. Another good, place was clean! Anyhoo, he mumbled to go to end and get in line - I asked as had dogs on patio and friend watching them but we wanted to check menus since she had not been here before. Ok -he brought them to me as I waited inside. My friend and I of course took turns going inside to order - which is fine as it's a fast food. I did the kiosk but knew I still needed to get my dog something and asked if he could please add a beef bowl and asked how much? He said 9.00 - I said oh ok but just beef not all the trimmings right? As- it is for my dog. He assured me - kind of in his mumbling voice. I had also ordered a beef sandwich nothing removed just the regular one and when back out on patio with the food- it was a bun with beef- not looking as advertised. I thought he must have thought I meant plain for both yet we never brought up anything except the bowl in addition. The beef bowl for dog was fine- although pricey as usually a couple bucks was knocked off previously. When I paid cashier for bowl he said we will bring it out to you when ready . Great! I said are you sure? You will have it brought to patio? He said yes. We waited a bit longer at patio than I would have as we were talking. I realized I best check on our orders- they were sitting on counter - I said excuse me to manager who was filing the orders - and said are these mine? He checked re riots and said yes- Okayyyy and went to eat on patio. Just busy and not friendly like first two times when they first opened. Bummer- will not go there to sit with dogs anymore and if I'm craving hotdog- may whip through drive thru and enjoy the food without the average service. Recommend their food thru delivery or drive thru only.

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