I have heard so much about this place recently and I love a good sandwich so I know that I had to stop in ASAP. I stopped by for a quick lunch during the week and wanted an easy to-go sandwich. They have a medium sized menu but a lot of different options which makes it a bit hard to pick haha! I decided on a reuben sandwich with all of the fixens inside. I was surprised that I was the only one in there because of the amount of rave reviews. It was a small quaint little place. The employees were suppperrrr nice and gave me a lot of time to think about my order. The vibes in there were very cool with fun music and just overall a good time. Now onto the Reuben. Holy cow! It was juicy and very flavorful, with the perfect amount of sauerkraut. The bread was toasty and the sandwich was nice and warm but not too hot. I think this will be a new spot for me for lunch! read more

This was a happy accident. I was on a day trip with Matt and Michael and where to eat lunch became a bigger problem than anticipated. Essentially for me I had waited too long to eat and the idea of waiting longer was a non starter for me. Sandwiches are not my go to food outside the house, it seems silly on some level. However, the sandwich I had was fantastic and well balanced. There was a good amount of everything without it being too much. Sometimes it's too much. This was great. They also had good, homemade or freshly made sides like potato salad and other salads you could get. It was great. read more

What a cute little place to pick up a sandwich. Carl's Deli is carry out only which is ok. We ordered 3 sandwiches to go to take to my MIL at MPL and eat with her. We placed the order online as we were driving there. We arrived earlier than expected for our pick up and they made the sandwiches immediately. Great service. Italian turkey:fresh - tasted like a sandwich you would make at home with just a little extra flavor. Roast Beef:First bite delicious as well as the rest. Multigrain Turkey:MIL Loved the sandwich. I give it a 4.5 but since the app doesn't allow that it has to be a 5. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while so today was the day. Went with the #23 with chips & a soda -$14 & some change. RUN, don't walk to this place. The sandwich was the bomb!! I'll never eat another sandwich chain again. For the value & quality, hands down this is the winner. Only downside is it's carryout only but that's not a deal breaker for me. I'd hit it...again. read more

Carl's Deli - #23 with everything. - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Let's just get it out there: You're gonna have to wait. But that's just fine by the Cincy locals who line up down the street to order their favorite deli sammies and sides. Carl's has everything you want in a local deli: the guy at the slicer wheeling off fresh turkey and havarti, the glass case full of potato salad and giardinara, the crew behind the counter layering your sammy with LTO and wrapping it to go. Even the old time canvas awning covering the doorway. Carl's has it all. Try one of their recipes or create your own. The Carl's country club (#23) is a flavor explosion. Loads of fresh sliced turkey and bacon stacked between the bread with some lettuce, tomato, and onion for color and flavor. (I swapped the white bread for wheat and added a fried egg--because fried eggs make everything better.) There are a few small two-top tables along the sidewalk, but most folks take their order to go. read more

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I was in town for work and craving a good deli sandwich. This place had some good reviews so I thought I would check it out. It did not disappoint! This place is small inside and has no indoor seating. There are a few outdoor tables for customers. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I tried the Hot Heidi sandwich (turkey, salami, pepper jack cheese, banana peppers, onion, lettuce, mayo, oil/vinegar on a toasted baguette). It hit all the marks for a great sandwich. Stacked full of meat. Perfect amount of mayo. It was perfection. I devoured it in the car before I even drove off. If I lived in Cincinnati - I would visit this deli all of the time! read more

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Yummy!! I'm honestly not a huge deli sandwich person but Carl's sandwiches are quite delicious! You can tell that they use fresh and high quality ingredients. We had roast beef, chicken, and two types of salads. All very good! Line was out the door, but we'll worth it! read more

Carl's Deli - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I drove all the way there specifically for a sandwich and they stopped making sandwiches 45 minutes before close just because.

Stopped by to grab some lunch, we got the Carl's Ruben, Salami Mami special, broccoli salads and a couple drinks. It was my 1st time and the store is small but the menu is huge! No inside dining but they have a few tables set up out front. We loved both of our sandwiches & cant wait to try the others! Service was quick and friendly- even w/ a line out the door. Plenty of free street parking! read more

Carl's Deli - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Carl's Deli is the perfect sandwich shop to visit when it's nice outside. They have a few tables of outdoor seating and the line is usually out the door around lunch. They have a ton of options and all of them are great. I had the BLT and it's simple but effective. We did have to wait a while for our sandwiches, but it was worth it. read more

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Solid turkey sandwiches! Always quick and reliable service especially if you're in the Findlay market area

Ambiance: great! Everything you'd want at a local deli. Great options and selection of sides, chips, ice cream etc. they source great products on their shelves. Service: good! Friendly and sociable Food: REUBEN: a good Reuben. - price: $12 is good for the size of the sandwich. - bread: 16 Brix rye bread. Salty and tangy. Very good choice of bread. But could be a little thicker to absorb 1000 island and juices from the meat as it got a little soggy. - corned beef: good. Very salty but good. the sandwich needed more 1000 island to bring salt level down. Unfortunate that they microwave their meat and cheese instead of on a flat top. BROCCOLI SALAD: GAS!!! - cheddar, craisins, broccoli, pine nuts, a sweet mayo base sauce & red onion = match made in heaven. Well done. All in all. It's a local favorite and a historic landmark. But microwaving the meat and cheese as well as not having the balance of flavor on the Reuben makes it tough to give it 4 stars. All in all, a good spot. read more

Carl's Deli - 3. Carl's Reuben - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I got the upnorth sandwich, but on a baguette instead of what it usually comes with (wheat? I think). It was ridiculously good and enough for two people to share. I'm making a plan to come back. read more

Very cute little deli with huge sandwiches. More of a pick up and take out place. Very little seating. Service was a little on the slower side but worth the wait. I had a Rueben that had corn beef stacked high. read more

Stand in line and wait your turn. There is always a line because they are good. The bread smell is delicious and tantalizing while you are waiting your turn. You get in, you should have already decided what you want by the time it's your turn. You can add whatever you want, change the bread or whatever - sky's the limit. Grab some shop made salads that are in the case or chips and enjoy! read more

Carl's Deli - a deli counter with a variety of pastries - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

They overcharged me on the deli cheese at the Findlay Market site. They had the price list on the counter which said $8.99 for a pound of colby but the cash register charged $11.24. They said the price list was outdated and did not attempt to give the listed price. read more

Fresh deli sandwiches in a no fuss, no mess environment. They don't grill your sandwiches. They just make them with the toppings available for a little customization and get it made quickly, take your money and send you on your way. Very efficiently run as they have enough people working there like an assembly line. A woman was eating her chips while waiting for her sandwich and they told her there was no eating inside the establishment as there is no public restroom. She shrugged as if to say she was only waiting on her sandwich. Eat outside on a nice day on the sidewalk. read more

I have yet to encounter a sandwich shop that can dethrone Carl's deli. It is tucked away in a residential area in Hyde park and I envy the people that live across the street. They have an extensive sandwich menu, salads, sweet treats and some nostalgic childhood candies. There is no indoor seating and limited seating outside but it's the perfect stop for a grab and go situation. read more

still so yummy! third time coming here and still one of the best sandwiches ever!! can't wait to go back 10/10 read more

Carl's Deli - 23. The Carl's Country Club add avocado - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The ambiance of the place is just like everyone says, so homey and cute! It feels like a deli counter (go figure) lol but obviously you're getting food, there's no room to sit and they do offer limited outside seating! The service was great the staff was kind and quick, despot being a line they didn't rush me because it was my first time so I wasn't super sure in my choice. I opted for the hot roast beef sandwich with everything on it. It was good not amazing, I think the meat tasted a bit dry, it wasn't necessarily hot and the sandwich definitely would've tasted better with a creamier condiment instead of the olive oil and vinegar. It was my first time so I definitely feel like I didn't really tweak it the way I should've I just wanted to see how they do things but I think I the flavor is definitely there. I would go back and try something else out and maybe customize the sandwich a bit more to my liking if they allow that but overall the food gets a 3/5 for me but the staff and aesthetics were 5/5! read more

Carl's Deli - 21. Hot Roast Beef & Provolone On Baguette - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

With sandwiches stuffed and dressed to the nines, this is truly the one and only delicatessen Cincinnatians need to know about. It embodies the heart of a true deli, with the freshest meat, bread, and topping options ready to pair with a variety of salads, soups, and sides. They have 33 sandwich options that are tried and true, but you can always create your own custom sandwich as well. No matter what you try it's sure to be delicious. As they are takeout only, you can be in and out in a flash as they'll quickly serve up your sandwich with a smile. Perfect for lunch on the go, or you can sit on one of their cute tables right outside. read more

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Wanted a quick sandwich so I popped in for lunch and was so pleasantly surprised by this little place. Everyone was so friendly and the food was spectacular. They have lots of options to choose from and some creative sandwiches. Love the cute chairs outside. Recommend the pesto tortellini! read more

Carl's Deli - 23. The Carl's Country Club - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Absolutely lovely place. I love it! Just not cut out to eat such fancy food lol. I hope to be able to get food as good as this as soon as good weather hits read more

Home of "THE BEST" Ruben sandwich in the world!! This is a fun little historic neighborhood deli. We do not live in Cincinnati area, but we make the extra effort to go to Carl's Deli when we are in town. read more

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Love this place. Used to go a lot more when I lived in Hyde park. Great place to pick up picnic sandwiches to eat in Ault park. Great service and a family atmosphere. So glad this place is still around. read more

I went to Carls's deli for the first time last week and then again this past Monday and words can't even describe how much I enjoyed my Reuben sandwich and my strawberry summer salad it's was amazing and the sandwiches are huge and Monday I had the turkey sandwich with honey mustard and the watermelon salad it was amazing as well. I will definitely go back . Kudos to everyone at carls deli read more

Carls use to be a great spot to come get a sandwich now they charge you .50 to add mayo to your sandwich's rip off city go else where. What kind of sandwich shop charges for normal condiments! read more

Incredible local deli with fresh ingredients! I love the chicken salad sandwich. It's delicious and huge, so I can usually make it two meals. I need to be adventurous and try some other menu items because they all look so tasty. The line can get long so I recommend ordering in advance. read more

Really busy lively deli. So many options. There are so many sides as well. Definitely try the turkey read more

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Carl's Deli is 10/10 every single time. Although I haven't tried it all, I would recommend anything on the menu because I'm that confident it would be tasty. read more

Carls is always great. Just wanted to attach updated menu as of 11/09/2024. Numbers 1-32 do not typically change (or at least haven't in the years I've been coming) and they are what you will find if you look at their website! But the menu on the blackboard changes- not super often but sometimes they add new! read more

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Let me start by saying that I used to be carls number one fan and visit at least twice a week for many , many years. Ever since the new owners unfortunately, I've seen a serious downgrade in the quality of the sandwiches. The line also takes twice as long and now typically you are waiting 30+ minutes for a sandwich. Today we went back after a long break and my husband's BLT had absolutely raw bacon on it. Not a single piece of that bacon was cooked. So sad to see my favorite place change so much and have such poor quality now. read more

Such a cute and homey atmosphere! This deli is a true hidden gem in Cincinnati. The sandwiches and sides are absolutely amazing. I had the chicken salad on a croissant, and it was so good--perfectly fresh and flavorful. Also, the pickles? Incredible. Just a heads-up: it's takeaway only and there are no public restrooms, but that didn't take away from the experience for me. I will definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in town! read more

Everything about this place is amazing. The staff, the interior and the food. Our sandwich was so yummy and can't wait to come back the next time I'm in Cincy. read more

Carl's Deli - Carls 23. The Carl's Country Club - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Literally watched them put corned beef in the microwave for 2 minutes then throw it on some bread for a Reuben. Was going to say something, but thought to myself maybe it's a low powered microwave. I was wrong. Won't be back. Why the hell would you do that to begin with? and even if you do, dont heat it for 2 minutes. Big surprise...the corned beef was murdered and dry. Place is overrated and surviving off of legacy. read more

I'll start by saying usually I love this place, but the past THREE times I have gone to order a simple sandwich, my order has been messed us. Very frustrating to say the least. One time I watched them make the sandwich and interjected, and they of course corrected it. I don't know if it is careless work or just not paying attention. Food is normally fantastic though. read more

Carl's Deli is such a solid spot if you're craving a good fulfilling sandwich! I got the BLT and oh myyyy it was sooo good! We called ahead for pickup since it's carry out only and the service was quick :) Will definitely be back and would absolutely recommend! read more

Carl's Deli - BLT - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Super great service and offerings! Giant sandwich menu and they also have a variety of additional sides and desserts as well! Best small-business sandwich shop in the city! read more

Decided to eat here due to my wife's suggestion and I am so happy I listened. This place is a diamond in the rough for your lunch and deli needs. Customer service was beyond expectations, they gave recommendations and even added to the cravings of my stomach. As you can see, the selection they offer a wide and varied. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) Lean in to the experience. While I totally understand and even endorse a nice grab and go situation, if you have the time use it to absorb the place and it's employees. 2) Get a side. I am usually a sandwich and chips guy and that's because most places only have that as an option. The redskin potato salad (pictured), soup and plethora of other sides are a great accompaniment to the sandwich you'll order. Take your meal to another level with this place. From start to finish your experience, will be amazing. read more

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This place is a great to- go sandwich spot! I always get the Big Tuna and it is enough to split with another person for a light lunch.