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Carl's Deli

4.4 (278 reviews)
ModerateDelis
Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Quiet
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Curry chicken salad
Kudakwashe T.

I got the pastrami slaw paper cheese double. It was an amazing sandwich. It's thick with tons of protein and the cheese melts in your mouth. I also got the curry chicken salad, which was delicious. The service was wonderful. It was warm, friendly, and quick service. The ambiance is welcoming and warm. I highly recommend for a good sandwich to stop by this Deli.

#23 with everything.
Brian G.

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.

Lines out the door for Carl's!
Jayson D.

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.

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Minna M.

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!

Trang L.

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!

Tyler L.

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!

Alyssa L.

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.

3. Carl's Reuben
Daniel S.

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.

a deli counter with a variety of pastries
Cassandra C.

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!

23. The Carl's Country Club
Kim S.

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.

23. The Carl's Country Club add avocado
Hope W.

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

21. Hot Roast Beef & Provolone On Baguette

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LOVED IT! So many sandwiches and so lovely to taste them all. I went with a Rachel (like a Reuben but with turkey and coleslaw)

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Exactly what you are looking for if you end up choosing a place called "Carl's Deli". Deli sandwiches at their finest.

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The perfect sandwich place with a ton of delicious sides like pasta salad, cole slaw, etc. Cant wait to come back and try a new sandwich

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This place is classic Cincinnati. They're original, fresh and need to keep this place a secret so no one else backs up the long lines.

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