Great "hole in the wall" and it takes on the term quite literally. Reminds me of corner deli back east, where the best food comes from. Well.. Don't cha know! All high grade meats (boars head), high grade cheese (Tillamook) and so soft and so fresh bread! No fountain drinks here just a good ole can of Cactus Cooler or other goodie here! Side options of fresh potato salad, macaroni salad or chips! Make sure to get a slice of cheesecake to go! Family owned and operated, might even catch the next generation wheeling around the store. Friendly folks and always fast. read more

For a moment I was in Chicago.. awesome family owned & operated deli.. the old kind, where you pick your own meats, proteins, breads.. many of which come straight from Chicago including the tins of candy for $2.75 ea.. got the Italian sub, homemade carrot cake & tin of coffee candy all for around 10bucks!! Awesome job Stan and Chrystal!!! read more

Cheese N Stuff - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Interesting place... - Has been around forever - Canned soda - Small building, smaller seating area - They appear to make one order at a time. Not sure what would happen if a bunch of people showed up - Adequate sandwich...not good, not bad read more

These subs are great! the employees are very nice and the whole environment of this cute small family owned sandwhich shop is very special. cute kids playing and lots of different side options! will be returning soon!!! read more

These guys know a thing or two about making stellar sandwiches. This is a local, family owned establishment and they've already served up over a million sandwiches. I would eat here more often, but their hours are limited. First thing for a superb sandwich is bread. Bread is key, and their sourdough is soft perfection. Second is meat, and they use top quality Boar's Head meat. I've also ordered half-sized sandwiches, which is also a plus. They carry a number of special items in addition to standard fare, such as Poore Brothers chips, specialty sodas, and Swedish goodies. read more

Cheese N Stuff - Full menu - the wild turkey is ahhhmazing - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Nice little old school feeling neighborhood deli!! If you want a freshly made deli style sandwich try this place! Not a huge confusing menu just the basics but a great lunch all the way around. We tried 3 different sandwiches and sub all were good. This beats the huge chain sandwich shops by far.. keep it local and try them! read more

We pick up lunch here weekly. So good! We order the Club, ham sandwich made to order the #11 and #13 and the dough boy. The bread is so fresh...love love love this place. read more

Went for the first time today, recently moved in down the road. Was craving a good Italian sub and it didn't disappoint. The bread was super soft, service was fast and friendly! read more

Just a great family deli. The Sicilian is my favorite. Support your locals. Support small business.

This place seems like the disheveled delicatessens I use to go to when living in NYC. They have all the great combinations of meat, cheese, sauces and veggies. The only reason I give it 4 rather than 5 stars is that it would be nice to have fountain drinks instead of cans and have things like salt and pepper, ketchup, mayo, etc out on the tables rather than something you ask for and then receive the minuscule packages of salt, ketchup, etc that are annoying and too small. read more

Cheese N Stuff - NYC style - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A co worker introduced me to this place and I can't believe I've never been here before! After living in the area for many years it's surprising I haven't heard of this place. The food is all made to order and it is SO GOOD!! They have a product for sale called "lingonberries". It's in a jar and almost has a consistency of jam. It's a Swedish product and can literally go on anything and be good. If you have never had it before I recommend buying a jar to take home. If you do, (try it on mashed potatoes) trust me... it's good. If you're in the area and looking for some good food, then this place is worth a stop. You'll love it! read more

If you cut me, I'll bleed havarti and brie cheese, that's how much I love the stuff! I stopped by Cheese 'n Stuff to find some nice wedges for a cheese plate. The father daughter duo working the counter were seasoned pro's at working long line that forms around lunchtime. I also ordered a sandwich for lunch and it was packed with meat and cheese, the bread was soft and doughy like all subs should have. I'll be back for sure! read more

My favorite favorite favorite place. Possibly ever. When I was in highschool my loitering teenybopper friends and I used to get kicked out of here on a regular basis, but I don't hold that against them. We were idiots. cNstuff has been around forever and is owned by the nicest family on the planet. The minute I walk in there the smell of cheese (or is it sandwiches?) makes me instantly hungry. And there is lots of cheese. The sandwich menu is extensive and I always have the hardest time deciding what to order. It seems like there is a new sandwich added everyday. Do I want the Doe Boy or just a plain ol' Tuna? Russian dressing or mustard? Sub roll or wheat? For extra you can get a side of chips, potato or macaroni salad (which is a little too sweet for me). There is also a plethora of little extra snacks to fill up on, candy bars, twinkies you name it. Last time in there, there was noticeably less Swedish products on the shelves which was a little sad. Maybe they weren't selling very well? They were always enjoyable to look at. Anyway, please stop in to this delightful little sandwich shop, you won't be disappointed. Edited to add: German products, not Swedish. They were Umlaut-laden names so I got confused. read more

The people here are really nice it was my first time. I think its a family that owns It. The bread is really good and my daughter loved her salami and pepperoni hero And I enjoyed my veggie sub. Good local spot! read more

Cheese N Stuff - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Dough boy...dough boy...dough boy... Cheese n stuff may have a large menu with something for nearly everyone but I just can't walk in there and not order my Dough Boy. Top it off with macaroni salad and an iced tea and I'm all set. On top of being mildly obsessed with that amazing sandwich, there's much to love in their little space. The friendly family that runs the place is always smiling and happy to see you and welcome all guests... high schoolers on their skateboards, businessmen in their Mercedes, white collar guys in their beat-up pickups...they all are mingling in that little deli. I've yet to go there, and I've been probably 20 times, and not have the owners know at least one guest by name when they walk in. This was orignally a meat and cheese shop back in the day, hence the name, and they still have some deli products to pick up if you feel like skipping Safeway's. It's an old-school, quiet place. It's always nice to dine-in and enjoy the quiet atmosphere and feel like you're not in the big city for a short time. It may be hard to spot the store in that little strip mall, so just look for the Dairy Queen...it's right next to it. read more

I just re-visited Cheese 'N Stuff this weekend after a while. I guess just eat during their limited hours very often. They close very early (4pm). I love their liverwurst sandwiches and the Bismark but this time I decided to try the Doughboy people speak of minus mayo as I do not enjoy warm sandwich lubrication. As ever the place is tiny, homey and spotlessly clean. I had some of the hot German Potato salad as a side and a ginger ale. All were yummy, delicious and satisfying! As I was eating I had a yen for a Celery Soda to go with this classic sandwich but I've only been able to get them at Chompie's in the valley. There are loads of interesting European cookies to get packages of as dessert so grab a couple of friends when you go but carpool as the lot is smallish. I guess they stopped giving pickles with sandwiches, bummer. read more

Sandwiches are my thing. I want to eat as many of them as possible from as many different places as I can. And let me tell you, there is just something about the sandwiches from Cheese 'n Stuff. It's not big on atmosphere. There's a deli counter and then a few picnic tables with plastic tableclothes, some shelves stocking Swedish foodstuffs for sale as well as the store's backstock of chips, soda and paper towels. They usually have some cheesy holiday decorations out. It's cramped and not that pleasant. I usually get my lunches to go. Their sandwich menu consists of about a million pages printed out from an inkjet printer and taped to the wall, along with some hokey signs that say things like "Today's Special: So's Tomorrow." There's nothing slick or pretentious about it. It's obviously just a shop owned by some guy and his wife and daughter. So yeah. The sandwiches. I'm a vegetarian, and they have a simple yet elegant veggie sandwich that I find myself craving a lot. It has cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocados, and some kind of dressing. I get it on a wheat sub roll. Not fancy, but oh-so-tasty. I wish they had more veggie options, but this one satisfies me. I bring friends who eat meat here so I can tell them to order the Doughboy and enjoy it vicariously. Their deli meat is high quality and there are loads of options. It looks like the sort of place my grandpa would love and I want to bring him there some day. No one I've brought in has been disappointed. The sides are delicious. I am a fan of the macaroni salad and the pasta salad that has the olives and italian dressing. If I'm feeling indulgent, I'll get a brownie, a piece of cheesecake, or an ice-cold sarsaparilla. The lack of atmosphere doesn't bother me; my one gripe with this place is how early they close. There have been many times I haven't gotten moving early enough and haven't been able to get there before they close, which is 4 PM. Those times I do get my rear in gear and errands all finished before 4, I do love to treat myself to Cheese 'n Stuff. I highly suggest you try it. read more

Cheese N Stuff is family run perfection! The best sandwiches in PHX. I love the Cactus Jack and the Doughboy. A weekend staple in my household. read more

First time going, but definitely not the last. Top notch quality food with fast and friendly service! Prices aren't bad either.

I recently met with a client here for lunch on his suggestion. When I arrived I was surprised...the decor/seating area leaves something to be desired. However, the FOOD was awesome! I had the Doughboy, which is their "most popular" sandwich and I know why. It was excellent and I highly recommend the restaurant. read more

An all time Phoenix classic! When you pull up to the shop, you can sense the history right away. Incredible sign out front! Inside, the place is well worn in the best sense- it's lived in, in a welcoming, awesome way. People sometimes say Phoenix is still a small town- this is definitely a small town place with lots of regulars. Plenty of little signs that this place has been selling sandwiches for sixty-odd years, and I love it! Great variety of delicious sandwiches and good combos. Each time I've been, I've loved everything I've gotten. The macaroni salad isn't over hyped... it's really that good. The family that runs this place is awesome, too. In Phoenix, so much of our history has been plastered over... too much is lost in the stucco and cheap tile and "championship golf" and "planned community" boredom. The history and heritage is there when you look for it, though, and this place is part of it. This is a Phoenix treat and if you haven't been here yet, you are completely missing out! read more

A mom and pop type of sandwich deli that has been around for many years. You definitely won't get that chain feel like Subway, Quizno's, or Blimpie. The owners are always so friendly and the prices are great. Sandwiches are spectacular and I'm loving the location near Central Ave and Camelback, so much seems to be going on in this area. New restaurants and stores opening up all this time and I'm sure this place will be around for a while. I'm getting hungry just thinking about the place! read more

Wild turkey is the way to go! They make it with good portions of brie and a TON of turkey. Very generous. Also I just discovered some hidden Norwegian treasures-- they sell lefse and lutefisk. Haven't tried either yet, but it's not often you find this stuff! read more

The best sandwich in town -- bar none! Been around forever and it shows. A definite throwback and the food is exceptional. Get the doughboy sandwich and make sure you try the macaroni salad! read more

Seeing that this place has great reviews on Yelp, and with raving reviews from my co-workers, I decided to try out this place. It's unfortunate that Schlotzkey's has the catchphrase "Strange name, serious sandwich", because Cheese N Stuff takes the cake. I had the Manhattan, which was a take on the classic Ruben, and it was delicious! The only thing though is that I would have loved my sandwihc on rye, not wheat. This is the kind of place that just oozes good feelings, and the owner is more than helpful. I enjoyed my sandwich, and intend on going back, especially because they carry Lutefisk. read more

This place makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside- what's better than an old school family owned and operated deli that serves up high quality sandwiches at great prices. I have been coming here for years and will continue to do so for years to come! read more

Cheese N Stuff - The meal deal - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I just checked this place out after telling myself that I would try it for the past 4 years. I finally went, and I really liked it. Had the "doughboy" on a sub roll, and it was really good. There are plenty of other specialty sandwiches to try, as well as just plain sandwiches. For the price (sandwiches range from $5.25-$9.95), this place is great. I can't believe the joint has been around for 60 years! Don't think elegant dining if you plan to eat here. The inside is just some tables with tablecloths and very limited seating (almost picnic table style). read more

If you have signs everywhere about how if you're on your cell phone you won't get served, I expect it be the kind of delicious old school place I love. Unfortunately these people might need a cell phone to look up strategies for managing service better. I sat for 15 minutes waiting, my food never was called. Went to cashier who after looking, came out with a sandwich and said "I must gave given someone the wrong one, is this other sandwich ok?" Uhh yeah sure. I'll take this random different sandwich that sat there for 10 minutes. And leave a rare yelp review. What a weird place. Looks the part, but not good enough to act like that. Old school isn't always better. read more

"Is it local? I am just going to ask you one more time, and its local? If your a central corridor native like myself you have either heard of this place or eating here. I always passed and heard about this place but never took the time to try it out. I would recommend taking the time! Next to the DQ, Cheese n Stuff is a local and family as you can get. Picture os the last six decades are taped, tacked, and hanging from all places of the store. When I order my Hot Pastrami on Rye ($5.75) with the $1.29 combo (chips and soda can) I was hoping for the best. The result was a standard sliced bread with 1/4in thick of meat and cheddar cheese. ehhh was not that impressed. Next time I will try one of there specialty sandwich. 5stars for the [*****]service and keeping the vintage decor! NOTE: Parking is sparse. Park across the street near the Applebees. read more

Very good sandwich shop for lunch! I had tracked Cheese 'n Stuff down but initially had to wait due to their lunch oriented hours. When we got a chance the other day to finally try their sandos out I was pretty happy. I am always a fan of Boar's Head products so C'nS is already headed in the right direction for me. The bread for my Italian Sub was a great fresh, soft roll which had nicely absorbed some of the dressing rounding out a nice sandwich. I have a task ahead working through their sandwich list but expect many great encounters along the way. Great family owned spot. read more

Remember the Cheers theme song "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" ???? Making your way in the world today Takes everything you got Taking a break from all your worries Sure would help a lot This is THE ONLY place I go in Phoenix and they remember my name and ask about my husband by name. Now, THAT is impressive! Stan is a wonderful guy and runs a fabulous business! We have ordered many platters for business events and they have been done perfectly and on time EVERY SINGLE TIME! It's hard to find anyone that consistently good. The meat is fabulous, the sandwiches outstanding and the prices are wonderful. For instance, the cheesecake is $1.69. I told Stan he could double that price and no one would flinch about paying more. He said, he makes a profit at $1.69 and he is happy with that. WOW! I can't rave enough about this place! Try it, you will love it!! read more

I have been coming here since I was a kid, but I can assure you that nostalgia is not painting my review. This family owned deli knows how to make a sandwich, and there's enough on the menu to make anyone happy. They may be straightforward and simple, but the quality shines through. Even though I don't live in Phoenix anymore, it isn't a visit home until I have a Cheese n Stuff sandwich. On top of it all is the service. I haven't come regularly enough for Stan, the owner, to remember my order, but there's always a spark of recognition in his smile. They'll treat you like a regular on your first visit, and will know your order by heart when you really become one. If I had to give you a recommendation, I would say start with the doughboy. Just writing this review has me wanting one. The avocado and mayo melting together over the crispy bacon and turkey... excuse me while I go order one. read more

Love this place. It has a very comfortable feel, a small dining area. A vast array of treats, chocolates and beverages. The perfect place for lunch or even a breakfast sandwich. The doughboy and the Sicilian are a must try! Can't go wrong with the delicious tuna. Don't forget the macaroni salad and a pickle on the side! Delicious fresh brewed sun tea makes an excellent Arnold Palmer! If you haven't been you must go! read more

Very much enjoyed my experience at Cheese 'n Stuff. My first visit to Phoenix, on the road with my band, I decided to explore downtown. I had a hankering for a sandwich, so I summoned the iPhone and searched Yelp! for "sandwich" and Cheese 'n Stuff was a mere .2 miles from where I was standing (across the street). The service was very friendly and attentive and the sandwich was by leaps and bounds the best sandwich I've yet to feast on... I will be returning! read more

I just stopped in and got the Manhattan special to go. It was piled high with Boars Head Pastrami served nice and hot. It was fantastic. This place reminds me of the east coast mom and pop delis I grew up with. It has a huge selection of sandwiches and subs so there's definitely something for everybody. I'll go out of my way for a sandwich here. Definitely gonna be my regular spot for a quick delicious sandwich. read more

I would come to this place more often except for two things ... it's not near anything I go to on a regular basis so it always has to be a special trip; and depending on time of day it can be very crowded. So far then today was my fourth visit. I purposely waited until after 2 PM and that was a good plan because there were only a couple of other people there. Not that it made a lot of difference to the girl behind the counter, she was not the friendliest person I've met. The place is accurately described by a lot of other reviewers, except for the sad fact that too many of them describe the place negatively. Those are the ones who normally eat at McDonalds and hate places that are old, have character, are not a chain and are basically just a simple mom & pop trying to make a living. It's amazing how many people choose to go to a local dive and then complain that it looks like a dive. From my perspective Cheese and Stuff is what the owners want it to be ... just an old time neighborhood deli. As such it baffles me how someone could compare them to Subway or any other mega-chain. The only thing they have in common is that they both sell sandwiches. Cheese 'n Stuff can only be compared to itself. On that score, they make a good non-pretentious sandwich and sell it for a reasonable price. I had the Sicilian this time and no, it wasn't huge and it wasn't packed with a ton of stuff. Just a few slices of meat, a slice of cheese and a light filling of shredded lettuce and some tomato slices, topped with Italian salad dressing. The bread is fresh and airy so it doesn't overpower the meat and cheese (and doesn't feel it has to be some pretentious fancy bread ... it's just bread). The meat and cheese are the stars here, despite the portions being small (you can order your sandwich with extra meat or cheese) they use premium quality Boar's Head products for the most part. The result is a sandwich you can taste, not something stuffed with so many different things you end up not being able to taste anything. Cheese 'n Stuff isn't a great deli, nor is it a great sandwich shop. Their selection of meats, cheeses and imported goods is small and eclectic and for the most part not any different from what you can find at AJ's. Their people skills show signs of being a bit worn out from the many years they've been at the job. Their décor is no-frills functional (I mean seriously, some people complained about the tables?) Will I go back? Of course, whenever I'm nearby and feeling hungry. There are a lot of things on the menu that sound good. I might even stop in and buy some meat or cheese from time to time. In the overall scope of things I like the place, which is the classic definition of 4-stars. read more

Cheese N Stuff - Just a simple neighborhood deli - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great place family owned and very good sandwiches I recommend this place better then subway tired of boring sandwiches come here

People that know Phoenix know this place. I will drive out of my way to go here when I'm in town. I will tip extra. If I see someone in line being difficult I will stare them down, the family that works here could give kindness lessons. Exactly what one hopes for in a family run deli/sandwich shop. Half of Phoenix grew up on this place including myself. "GOLD, Jerry!...GOLD!" read more

This is as local-business as it gets - this deli has been around for decades. For Phoenix, that's like a millenium. I've been to Cheese and Stuff for lunch about 8 times in the past year, and I've always had a delicious sandwich. They have a huge menu and I'm sure if you want something that's not listed, they'll make it for you. I can't remember the owners' names, but they are always friendly and happy to see you. The dining room does leave a bit to be desired so plan to take your sandwich to go - the only suggestion I'd make for cheese and stuff is perhaps tout yourself as to-go only, lose the tables altogether and make a little more room for unique German gifts and such. Perhaps add a delivery service instead? Okay, now I'm dreaming. PS in the summer time you can get a fresh squeezed 32 ounce lemonade for a dollar. It is FANTASTIC. And the iced tea is delicious and always fresh. read more

I am so glad this place exists. It's such a strange little throwback to east coast style delis. The service here is truly amazing, they just don't treat people like this much anywhere else. They get to know you, they smile, wink, tell jokes, make you feel good about buying your lunch. I buy local whenever I can, and love that I can eat here before or after a little shopping jaunt to the ultra-local strip behind here that includes Halo, Frances, Red Hot Robot, Stinkweeds and Smeeks. It's also right on the light rail. The macaroni salad is my favorite anywhere. I know everyone wants exactly what they want, which is often what their grandma/mom/Aunt Jenny made. Lucky for me, this stuff tastes just like home to me. I can hardly drive by without stopping in for at the very least, a cup of macaroni salad. If I am lucky, I'm hungry, and I can get a cheese sandwich, (which is perfect in every way) or something with the Russian dressing on it. (The Russian dressing makes me want to get naked and swim around in it.) The weirdest thing about this place is the menu, which is on randomly placed sheets of paper hanging over the deli counter. Do not rush, take your time. Read it all, they don't mind. They have a pre-printed menu, which has some (but not all) of the items on it, so you can start sorting things in your head. The first time I went in I ordered whatever struck my fancy first, and while waiting for it to be made, I found about ten other things I might have ordered instead. read more