Five Stars is simply not enough stars for 51st Deli. Occupying what used to be the space that Tacos 4 Life lived in (I cried when that closed), I wasn't sure what to expect from 51st Deli. I loved Tacos 4 Life and ate there every trip I made to Brentwood....so I sat on it and didn't visit for a while once they opened. I wasn't sure if I wanted to enter because I didn't want to be disappointed because it *wasn't* Tacos 4 Life. Then I decided to visit. As it turns out all that drama and anticipated disappointment was completely unfounded. Once I walked in the door and looked around I said (quite audibly) "Holy WOW!" This is far more than a deli. I'm going to call it a Hyper Deli. There are refrigerated cases with just about any soft drink or energy drink you can imagine, and some I'm sure you've never heard of. A LOT of them, all neatly arranged and front-facing. It's this kind of attention to detail that makes this place stand out. There are just about as many varieties and bags of chips as there are soft drinks, all neatly arranged for ease of choice. If Soup is what you're looking for, there are six soups offered daily. And then there's the Deli case. This is a very impressive array of fresh produce, build-your-own-salad parts and pieces, deli meats and cheeses, side dishes, and individually packaged desserts, fresh fruits and veggies in portable snack containers. The menu board boasts an impressive selection of basically everything. The Coffee Bar, the Juice Bar, Breakfast items, Signature sandwiches, Burgers, and Tacos & mas! Seriously, if you don't see something you like on this menu board, do you really need it? The items on the menu board aren't priced...we'll come back to that shortly. 51st Deli is an order at the counter place. You can pay cash, tap to pay, credit card. After you pay you can take a seat or you can stand around and be in someone's way while you wait for your food. For my first visit I had to have tacos (yes, it was a Tuesday). One steak, one chicken, one chorizo...and, of course, a side of chips and salsa and a fountain drink. About 10 minutes later they called my order. The first thing I noticed is that the chips and salsa weren't so much a side as they were basically another entree...not that I'm complaining. The salsa was really, REALLY good and the chips were made fresh in the store. There are a couple bottles of store-made salsa for adding a little heat and flavor to your meal, each with its own unique taste and comfortably spicy. The tacos were all super tasty and served hot over corn tortillas (the way tacos should be served) with nothing but cilantro and onion. It made my tummy smile. This delightful meal was actually pretty reasonable. Before tip it was about $20, which I think is a pretty fair price. With no prices on the menu board I didn't know what to expect and was ready to pay a King's Ransom, but in the end it was just tacos so Jim's wallet was happy. I didn't expect to see 51st Deli merchandise, but *boom* there it was! Shirts, hats, koozies, bags. This surprised and impressed Jim. My visits to Brentwood have also come to include a visit to 51st Deli for breakfast as well. They have Jalapeño bagels and store-made Jalapeño cream cheese, which is (according to science) the absolute best way to start my day. Well, that and an iced vanilla latte. The staff here is always on the move cleaning and stocking. It's always clean, I've never seen trash overflowing, and tables are cleared soon after customers leave. This is definitely a restaurant -- excuse me, Hyper Deli -- that values the guest experience. 51st Deli should be everywhere, and it's a failure of mankind that it isn't. read more

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Wow, I should've listened to the reviews. First, they don't list prices for anything. I ordered fish tacos but got shrimp tacos. They were pretty decent, so I kept them. I also got the corn Elote. That was completely disappointing. First of all, it says grilled kernels. They were not grilled; it was nothing more than corn out of the can, and it tasted like it had absolutely no flavor. I did not finish it. I ended up pulling up the menu prices because I was trying to find the fish tacos, and I couldn't find them online. There's so much to try here. The fresh deli items looked great, but unfortunately I struck out on this visit. read more

51st Deli - Delis Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

I was excited when 51st Deli opened in the Executive Center Drive complex in Brentwood, since my friends in West Nashville love this spot. After a few visits, it hasn't lived up to the hype for me yet. It's serviceable when I have a specific craving, but the food is average and the service is a notch below that. The space is big and sits right in the middle of the little shopping and eatery strip. Parking is easy, either parallel out front or in the lot behind the building, though the complex stays busy. The menu is huge and can feel a little intimidating to choose from. It's set up mainly for to-go, but there's some seating inside and out. On my most recent visit I brought my mom for breakfast. She loves a good breakfast burrito, so we split a breakfast burrito (no meat) and a buttered bagel, I got a latte with toffee crunch syrup, and we sat outside. The burrito came out before my drink, which was a bit odd. There was no line and plenty of staff behind the counter, yet I waited several minutes for a latte nobody seemed in a hurry to start. The burrito itself was pretty good: scrambled eggs, cheese, breakfast potatoes, and peppers in a giant tortilla, easily big enough to share with another person. I got both the red and green hot sauces, and they really amped up the flavor. The potatoes were soggier than I'd hoped, and the cheese hadn't fully melted into everything else. Good, but something I could make better at home. The latte came out of an automatic machine with the syrup added after. Forgettable, not particularly good coffee, and not worth ordering again. The bagel should have been an easy win (how can you mess up a bagel??) but it, too, had issues. The last time I ordered one it came soft and bready, nothing like a chewy bagel, so this time I asked for it toasted first. It arrived swimming in butter inside its wrapper. It was fine in the end, but I didn't know it was possible to mess up a bagel and butter. I've also tried a deli sandwich and a few to-go sweets on past visits, and none of them stuck with me. If you work nearby and want a change of pace for lunch, it does the job. I just don't see it becoming a regular stop for me, personally. read more

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Decided to stop in for lunch on a Saturday and glad we did! Lots of seating and staff is great! We ordered the Chopped Cheese, Chicken Cesar Wrap and kid's ham and cheese. Our kiddo loved his ham and cheese. It was a very full sandwich and on really good bread! The Chopped Cheese was huge, messy and gooey deliciousness! I ordered the Chicken Cesar Wrap and it was full of really good chicken. I could only eat half of it. If there is a beverage or chip you like, chances are, it's here! Lots to choose from! Plus lots of side salads and dessert options! read more

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Good deli on those days when you have to venture to Brentwood. The Philly was large and tasty. Great combination of beef, cheese, peppers and onions on a fresh sub roll. Not sure why some reviews mentioned smaller portion sizes. That is not the case. This was a big sandwich and it was very good. The tacos, one beef and one shrimp, were fresh and tasty. The tortilla chips are plentiful and can easily feed 2 people. Nice place. Clean. Friendly service. read more

51st Deli - Steak & Cheese - Delis Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Meh, 51st Deli is pretty good but not as great as the reviews might suggest. Founded on Nashville's west side in 2018 on the corner of Centennial Boulevard and ... 51st Avenue, of course ... their fourth of five locations debuted in Brentwood's CityPark in late August of 2025. Pros: The air conditioning is ice cold on a scorching day just the way I like it. With seating for 108, including 80 indoors and 28 outdoors, this spacious dining room has the perfect atmosphere for a neighborhood deli. And the drink selection is striking when you walk in, walls of everything you could imagine including water, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages. They carry most of my favorites like Poppi, Jarritos, Olipop, Fanta, Gatorade, everything we enjoy except Ice brand drinks. And it must be noted that rhe hoagie bread is beautifully chewy and fresh. Cons: My order was totally botched. I received a massive burrito when I ordered the Italian sub. It wasn't even close. It took a few minutes but the order was eventually corrected. The provolone and ham were of questionable quality, but the pepperoni and salami were good. The Italian is supposed to have a sauce, but it was undetectable making the sandwich incredibly dry. And keep in mind you're paying $13 for a pretty small sandwich that's half lettuce and light on the meat. Once again, it's a good spot and I'd probably come back. But in a city full of great sandwiches, it's not an all-star. read more

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So happy to have this deli on south side of town. Excellent and fresh salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, fresh fruit, chips and hot off the grill breakfast items. We stopped in for lunch at this convenient location in Brentwood. Parking was easy and free. The deli is nice, spacious and tastefully decorated. Lots of beverage options from specialty waters, probiotic beverages, coffee and can ginger beer or margaritas. Lots of options for desserts from cookies, cakes, pies and puddings. We had the garden salad, turkey club, tuna and chicken salad sandwiches. All were delicious and a generous portion of fresh vegetables, meats and bread. We shared a Christie cookie for dessert. Order at the counter. Service is fast and friendly. Last but not least, they have a nice outdoor area if you want to dine outside. read more

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Really good food, on par with their other locations in Nashville. Good amount of seating inside, and it is in a convenient location with a variety of other shops, coffee, and restaurants nearby. My only issue was that when I stopped in the staff seemed like that was the last place they wanted to be and that they wish there weren't any customers. That's not been my experience at the other locations. Maybe I just hit them on a bad day (it was raining after all), but I very much prefer going to the other locations. I'd still stop in for a sandwich if I was in the area. read more

Had no idea how big this was inside and they have patio seating too. Ordering online was easy. Loved my tuna- could tell they use quality ingredients and could taste black pepper, some herbs and tang from mayo. Bread is a little dense so ingredients move sideways when trying to get a bite. Much smaller than a foot long. I was happy- would get this again for sure. Was told the meatball was pretty good and the italian was ok- they liked but not overly enthused. read more

This location has become one of my fave places to grab food. They have a variety of sandwiches to include deli, burgers, tacos, and desserts. I love their wide selection of drinks too! They have wellness shots, coconut water, smoothies, energy drinks, etc. This place is simply amazing! read more

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51st Deli is a great addition to the neighborhood -- the space is cute, the drink selection is wild, and I'm always excited to see new local spots open up. That said... $17 for a juice and a latte is pretty wild. I also found it a little off-putting that the menu boards don't list prices -- you don't know what you're committing to until you're at the register. I also ordered a 16oz latte and this is a 12. I even said something but they said it was 16oz. I'm rooting for them because the quality is there, but I'm definitely concerned about the pricing. I'll be back, but probably not as often as I would be if things felt a bit more accessible. read more

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My go to is the grilled chicken caesar wrap. It is a 10/10 EVERY TIME! Plus you get your food very fast.

There couldn't have a been a better addition to the Brentwood restaurant scene than this! A clean & classic deli with an extensive menu and reasonable prices... I mean, what more is there to ask for? I'm excited to dine here REPEATEDLY. read more

This took the place of a taco spot & coffee shop that both closed. The atmosphere was chaotic. They definitely need more seating. Ppl were sitting outside. In January. Luckily, I was just picking up my order. Shockingly, these are some of the better chicken tacos I've had in the area. I only have 2 tacos per meal when I eat them so the $17 tag for 4 tacos & no sides was fine since it's two meals for me. Service was quick & efficient. read more

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What a great addition to Brentwood !! Massive menu choices, clean, spacious, prompt service and a great value ! read more

51st Deli - Breakfast Reuben - Delis Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

The food here at the Deli is absolutely amazing. It is delicious and fresh, the variety of drinks and chips/snacks that you have are great too. The staff were very patient and friendly when my wife and I were indecisive about it all and helped us make our decision. The restaurant itself is very clean and the environment is really nice. read more

Well well well the new kids on the block. We have always wanted to go to 51st but didn't enjoy the constant crowds at their other locations so never took the risk. The Brentwood location seems to have some quiet times, we went at 230pm, and it was pretty empty. First thoughts? IT IS SO CLEAN. Whoever is managing this place definitely has "if you have time to lean you have time to clean" in mine. Feel like I could eat off the floor. We were unsure about a lot but the customer service was top notch h. My husband got a sandwich but I don't enjoy sandwiches because I'm a weirdo so I got their tacos. I've never heard anyone say "51st has great tacos" but they really should. They are crispy but soft, moist but firm and overall fantastic. My husband was very satisfied with his sandwich and has already told me he'd love to go back. We got a little overzealous and also finished our meal and decided to get some cafe items. I got a chai tea and my husband got a matcha latte. It was just OK, and for two large it was 20 dollqrs. Starbucks prices is kind of shocking and I guess inflation has really taken its toll. We will be back but I'll have to wait until next paycheck read more

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First experience was amazing -- enjoyed the Cuban sandwich. Had the mango cup with tajin -- sooo good and tried the fresh squeezed orange juice! Delicious! Second experience wasn't as good unfortunately. Tried their signature burger and honestly don't know if I've had a worse burger. All the classic fixings were good. It was just the burger patties that didn't meet expectations. The two burger patties were old. No other way to describe it. They were flavorless and chewy. Bun was cold as well. I'm not sure if it was because we came in later (an hour before closing) or what but gosh very disappointing. It's hard to mess up a burger. read more

Made my second visit here and it didn't disappoint. It was pretty crowded around noon on Saturday, but within about an hour it started to die down. The fries were very good--maybe just needed a little more seasoning, but still enjoyable. The double cheeseburger was filling, and the meat tasted like good quality beef. I added mustard and mayo, which worked well. It wasn't an overly juicy burger, but that was perfectly fine with me. The chocolate cake is amazing. If you like Linda's Fudge Cake from The Cheesecake Factory, this tastes similar--maybe even better--and at a fraction of the cost. I also had pineapple juice to drink, which is my go-to and was delicious as always. I'd love to see a location open in the Tanger area someday--hopefully that happens. read more

51st Deli - Double cheese burger and fries. - Delis Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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The buffalo chicken nachos are so good add a side of guac too. The cashier was friendly and personable.

Love this place. They have gluten-free for my wife and daughter. They also carry Banaqua. The lady behind the counter showed us amazing service. I do wish they had better placement for their menu. But I'm sure they worked with what they got. The ambience is pretty cool too. Almost like a New York deli. Without the attitude. read more

Sandwiches are ok and tacos fell apart. I do not know if they are trying to figure it out. Love the location.

Man, I am thrilled to have this deli in Brentwood. We have picked up several times now and it never disappoints. Fried bologna is southern perfection. BLT, yes please. Waffles, fluffy and delicious. Breakfast sammies are so good. This is straight forward, deli food. Fresh and NOT fancy - real sandwich lovers place!! Love it! read more

Great food!!! I've ordered tacos, salads, and sandwiches from in store and delivery services. Everything has been fresh and delicious!

The gluten free options are extensive and high quality. Massive selection of non GF foods. Soups are delicious - and welcomed when eating inside because it's absolutely freezing due to the self serve refrigerated units being open. read more

First time coming to this location and it did not disappoint! The selection is amazing and food is delicious. I got the chicken torta, but you can't go wrong with anything here! read more

51st Deli - Chicken torta - Delis Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee