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    Big Apple Deli

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, American, Delis
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BIG APPLE DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Crispy Chicken Salad

    I ordered Big Apple Deli through our food delivery service at work. The crispy chicken salad with chicken tossed in Hot Honey sauce was delicious! The lettuce and other veggies were crispy and tasted really fresh. Their GOOD RANCH brought everything together. I also enjoyed the blue cheese dressing. They give you a ton of dressing with your salad, I actually had some leftover so you probably won't need to pay for the extra cup. I'll try more menu items next time I see them come across the lunch delivery service! Tasty.

    Crispy chicken salad
    Chelsea D.

    I love trying small delis around the city and this deli is definitely a must try! The food is great! I ordered a crispy chicken salad and it was full! The service is friendly and patient! The inside is a typical deli style restaurant! I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch during the work day!

    IT IS NOT A CHINSTRAP/DIAPER
    Mike S.

    GUY PREPARING FOOD WAS NOT WEARING A MASK!!! It's not a chin strap/Diaper..... WEAR IT CORRECTLY WHEN PREPARING FOOD!!! Sandwich was very good. 5 stars otherwise - but I like staying alive after eating. Don't make me sick from your laziness.

    6 wings tangy gold
    Ashley R.

    After reading a post on Facebook about one of the best cheesesteak places in Charlotte my boyfriend and I had to give this a try. So we ended up coming for a late lunch not to many people in there but was happy that everyone was wearing a mask and was practicing social distancing. We ordered 6 wings, a cheesesteak add Mayo, and a double cheeseburger pita. The wings were fantastic meaty and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend loved his cheeseburger pita! On the other hand I was not impressed with the cheesesteak the meat lacked seasoning and I ordered it with grilled onions and there weren't any on there but they were happy to make us some so I could add them on there. But everyone was friendly will def be coming back to trying something new!! P.S.- If you order ranch they charge you .55 for each dressing.

    Turkey Burger Special
    Sedana N.

    So have eaten here several times! The turkey burger is good special for lunch. I've also had a lamb gyro and a chicken lunch special which was good! I also have had the chicken Philly which is BOMB, just order the oil and vinegar on the side so your sandwich is not soggy! Great affordable lunch spot!!

    Anisha H.

    Y'all about a GREAT HOT DOG, FRIES, and a DRINK for $8.00! Last week I tried Big Apple Deli for the first time in the shopping center on the corner of arrowwood and notions Ford. A place I've seen for years, never really thought about trying it. But my mom was craving a hot dog, and I sorta was too and she mentioned how great their hot dogs were. So our entire family met at this place after work with the kids for a random Thursday night dinner. Everyone ordered hotdogs and Friday except the kids. They ordered baby shrimp and fries but everything was great. The service was quick, restaurant was clean and even the cook area was clean. Usually in places like this the cleanliness isn't always that great but this wasn't the case for the Big Apple Deli. Plus their menu was very large! So many options to choose from. I would certainly recommend everyone giving this place a try for sure!

    Katie S.

    First time ordering (Postmates) from them and everything tasted really great! I just got a turkey sub, added and removed a few items (onion, add mayo and add mustard) with a salad as my side and an iced tea. Will definitely order from them again.

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    Tasty . Service was awesome. Food was hot, and service was quick. Good location there's nothing around to compete with.

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    Amazing ! The Reuben was so delicious and hearty. I would definitely order it again one day.

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    Hot dog was ok onion rings were frozen. If you're looking for something fast and cheap it's worth it.

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