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. read more

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I had lunch here with three friends yesterday. It's tiny and has no restroom, so I had to cross the street to use the Food Conspiracy restroom. Seating is very limited, but we did get a high-top table with four seats. There is counter service only. As for the food, I got one of the daily specials, a hot meatball sub with a pickle spear, a bag of chips and a can of cream soda ($13.50 for the lot). I liked my sandwich. One of my friends got the hot pastrami sandwich and was not impressed. The menu consists mostly of sandwiches and hot dogs with toppings; they have vegetarian and vegan options. They add a 2.5% surcharge if you pay by credit card. read more

Cozy sandwich spot that might make it into your rotation if you work nearby. What I love: I don't know if they'll start it up again, but they've sometimes had a semi-secret menu of late-night bites on the weekends. I got nachos of all things one time on my way to clubbing and they were surprisingly very good! What I like: There's a whole section of the menu just for BLTs. I absolutely love the Tucson LT (spicy mayo, pepperjack), but they have one with avocados and cucumbers, and another with Brie and apple. If you feel like switching things up, there are plenty of traditional sandwiches (turkey, pastrami, the usual) and even some fine vegetarian options (this is one of two places in town that makes a veggie sandwich I like!). You can even get a hot dog, if you're into that! This place is very narrow and might be the smallest restaurant in the whole neighborhood. I usually get my meal to go, but you don't have to. Overall, 4th Avenue Deli is a small business worth supporting and definitely worth a lunch break visit. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Great sandwich shop - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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

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 . read more

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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 read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - meatball sub w extra cheese ofc - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Always packed - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is a cute place! We stopped in to use our summer streetcar savings pass coupon after walking by this place for two years. We are so glad we finally went in! We ordered a Tucson LT and the Edna Murray, both were just the right combination of textures and flavors. The food was quick and decently priced so we will for sure be back. read more

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. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Disgusting White American Wonder Bread type roll - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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

The sandwiches have funny names, but familiar ingredients. I loved my pastrami with kraut on toasted rye. I can't remember its whimsically themed name. The dudes behind the counter were adequately tattooed to add to the gritty authentic ambience. Highly recommended. read more

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. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The 4th Ave deli is truly a large piece to the complex Tucson puzzle. This place has been serving up dishes for over a decade and I don't see them stopping anytime soon. With the unique menu and authentic service, this place kills it. The interior is awesome with big tables and swivel stools. The music choice is top notch and I've had some great conversations with the workers regarding it. Whether you dine in or take it to go you can't go wrong. I've been getting the Pretty Boy Floyd sandwich for the last 3 years and I still get excited for it every time I go. The ingredients are fresh and the taste is top notch. Not to mention the deli style pickles tie the whole thing together. Highly recommend for anyone craving a great bite on the historic 4th Avenue. read more

Glad to see the Deli back open. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is real creative, the service is awesome. The menu is easy to read and if you are vegan (I am not) there are plenty of options. read more

Underwhelming. Dismissive staff. $22 for a sandwich. Flavor wasn't there, but the sandwich was well put together. The slaw tasted old. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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. read more

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The 4th Avenue Deli in downtown Tucson is a small "hole in the wall " place that offers traditional deli food. We had a pastrami sandwich and a meatball sub. Both were good, the meatballs were really good, nothing fancy but satisfying. The meals came with bags of chips and canned drinks. Not exactly fine dining but worth a visit. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - View of the front of the restaurant. - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I had the Frank Nitti which was fantastic. Plenty of toppings, soft bread and a good sized sandwich. They only had two kinds of chips but don't know if that's always the case or not. No fountain drinks but plenty of canned sodas and AZ ice tea. A few tables inside and outside so it's a small space but the food is hard to beat for a quality sandwich downtown. Beats the two chain sandwich joints by a mile. read more

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I hate to leave this review, but this is the second time I've called to place an order more than a half hour before closing time and been told they won't take my order. This evening I called at 6:25 and was told they won't make the Streetcar because "they already started putting things away," even though they close at 7. This is truly terrible customer service, and I won't be returning. read more

Hole in the wall sandwich shop on 4th Avenue with some great sandwich options that you might be standing here for hours trying to decide which sandwich to try first. The shop was playing some good classic tunes and there were a few tables to sit out and enjoy the great food. Staff was extremely helpful in suggesting sandwich options and friendly as well. Had the Pretty Boy Floyd sandwich which had Turkey, bacon, and green apple which was enhanced by some of the best honey mustard I've had. Not your average boring sandwich shop; you'll never run out of new sandwich creations to try. A perfect stop for lunch on your exploration of 4th avenue! read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Counter front - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I cannot recommend this shop anymore. They have a million different sandwich options that range from your normal sandwiches to combinations I would never have thought of. My group ordered the BLBrie and a spicy turkey. So delicious! I will be back here many times in the future. There's a few seating options but it can get busy real quick on a weekend. They do mobile orders and to go so don't pass it up even if it looks crowded, it's not a long wait! read more

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I really wish I lived a lot closer. The cannoli is the absolute best in the City of Tucson. I've tried to reconstruct it but it was deconstructed when I was done. You are amazing. There's not a sandwich there that I wouldn't recommend. The service there is amazing if you go to the deli. The ambiance is just what I'm looking for when out of town guests visit. read more

4th Avenue Deli has hands-down the best veggie sandwich in town. Two of them, actually. The Sundance Kid is my favorite, but the Garden State is also quite good. 4th Avenue Deli also has great pasta salad, and despite its small size, I'm usually able to find a spot inside or at one of the outdoor tables. If you like vegetable sandwiches, you have to give both the Sundance Kid and Garden State a shot. read more

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

I highly recommend this spot on 4th avenue! They had a delicious meatball sub, chips and drink for $9.50 plus tax. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If you want a quick bite and not too expensive then stop by here. The people watching spot is great as well. Just know the inside seating super small and not that many. There is outside seating but like three tables made for two each. They do to go and I would use that on busy days. This is a must stop and try place on Fourth Ave. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - The front counter - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We found this tiny spot via Yelp reviews and took a chance. So glad we did. The line was short and the staff was very helpful. Our sandwiches were delicious. We ordered the Meyer Lansky (a Reuben sandwich) and the Jack Dragna (a club sandwich) and both of us were happy campers! And the pickles! OMG. Would definitely return next time we visit Tucson. read more

I stopped by to have lunch today and got a Tucson BLT on sourdough. In my opinion, simple classics like this show how good a restaurant is. It's been impossible for me to find a good BLT lately, so I was looking forward to this! The deli was clean and service was good. The spicy mayo on this BLT is delicious - and the tomatos were ripe! The pepper jack cheese was slightly thicker than standard, and very creamy. I'll definitely stop by again for lunch to try the brie BLT. It was about $10 for a sandwich, chips, and a canned soda. Comes with a pickle too. In addition to all the unique sandwiches, they also have a vegan sandwich list and vegan hotdogs, so you can bring pretty much anyone here and they'll be able to find something on the menu. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Tucson BLT - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I've grown up visiting 4th Ave with every trip to Tucson. And, somehow it took until this year for me to have 4th Avenue Delicatessen. All of that aside, the extensive menu of hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches and deli desserts enchanted me. How could I begin to choose?! My indecision landed on the T-dog for my first visit. The T-dog has bacon, cheddar, onion, jalapeño, and spicy mayo. Piled high, this dog did not disappoint. My partner fought even fought for a bite, after insisting he was not hungry. I've promised myself the hot pastrami next visit, and perhaps another specialty hot dog. Do not underestimate this deli hidden inside of a narrow building and bring your appetite! read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I absolutely love the 4th ave deli. I recommend their Johnny Ringo and Bonnie and Clyde. Their cannoli's are second to none. Since I will be in the university area, I cannot wait to return and try more of your sandwiches. read more

Amazingggg food! Great ambiance, friendly staff, tons of amazing options and types of sandwiches, amazing cannolis... I can go on and on! Everything I have tried is amazing! I love this place so much. read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Frank Nitti Italian Sandwich Cannoli the Cowboy Dog - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My boyfriend and I went in to order a couple sandwiches and the cashier was unfriendly and pretty dismissive. When our sandwiches were ready she practically tossed them onto our table and walked away. My boyfriend realized a little later that he forgot to grab the chips from his combo, so when she walked by again he asked her if he could get them and she told him he could go get them himself. Maybe she was having a bad day....but definitely felt unwelcoming and made us not want to come back, especially because the sandwiches were disappointing too. read more

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

My 3rd visit and this place always ROCKS!!! Ate the Bugsy Siegel and it was amazing next visit will be the Meyer Lansky!!! The BEST DELI IN TUCSON.... read more

Ordered thru postmates for pickup & had The Godfather sandwich and cannoli and they were delicious! Such a cute little shop! read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Godfather sandwich - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Tasty, quick meal. I ordered the Bama V-Dog, which came with Chili and Slaw. Great value overall. My order took a little longer than I was expecting, which the staff acknowledged and offered my choice of a free drink or chips. It's understandable that things happen and I appreciate it when it's acknowledged and a remedy is offered without me even saying anything. Because of this, I will be back. And next time I'm requesting extra hot sauce, yum! read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Bama Vegan Dog - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Id give 5 but i need to try something with turkey first ; Ive been wanting this place for a while ; i always deliver for it but never have i ever tried it ; until friday ; went in around 1ish ; it was empty , but tip jar was full ... so they get in and outers for sure ; i say its a bit on the upper scale but it was worth it for the size ; I ordered the daily pastrami special came with a squirt to much of dijon but aye im not hatin it was good honestly wish it came with: A: more meat B:thicker slices if not more meat . C:slices of pickles in the sandwich Idk i would order again tho too My sexy lady ordered the meatball sandwich omg i love watching a women with looks that kill a sandwich read more

4th Avenue Delicatessen - Entrance - Delis Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The sandwiches are amazing. But these poor employees are OVERWORKED. Especially during the lunch rush they can barely stop to take orders. I feel so bad for them. read more

The very best place in Tucson to get a sandwich. You won't find anything like what this place has anywhere else!!