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    Deli Desires

    4.4 (211 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Kylie F.

    This place is pretty good! I got a latke breakfast sandwich. Didn't realize that the default for the breakfast sandwiches was a roll and not a bialy so just keep that in mind! The sheet pan style latke was a little mushier than I would have liked but the flavor was great (I prefer a really crispy latke). The sandwich overall was filling and tasty but pretty expensive especially if you make any modifications. The staff is super nice and writing our names on the bags is a cute touch. Very minimal standing room so on a busy day it's better to take things to go.

    Natalia P.

    Was craving for some bagels and decided to stop at deli desires since i have it on my list to go. Casual vibes and welcoming staff. Small place mostly to go orders. Order a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich in a caramelized onion bagel combo, it comes with a coffee and a side dill potato salad. Everything was so tasty and fresh.

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    Alessandra C.

    Nice small joint with a variety of bagels, spreads and bagel sandwiches. Pros: quality of the bagel and fresh ingredients -- I had the veggie deluxe. Adjacent parking lot. Friendly service. Cons: no seating inside, needed to sit at some old metal chairs/tables in what it looks like an improvised patio area in the parking lot.

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    Catherine L.

    Deli Desires satisfied desires I didn't know I had. Deli Desires has been around since Covid-19 times, but I'm just discovering it now and I'm glad I did. Deli Desires came from two people who realized during Covid-19 that they wanted to deliver food to people and make them a little happier. Now Orlando doesn't have too many delis, but this one surprised me with how good the food is. Located at 715 N Fern Creek Ave Suite B, Orlando, FL 32803 near downtown Orlando and Mills Ave district. They have a small parking lot but it's not too hard to locate. When I walked in, I was greeted with bright blue decor, that New York deli counter feel, a wall of community events and happenings, and great customer service. The person who took my order was so nice and asked about my day and we just yapped while I waited for my food. They have bialys there. I've never heard of that or seen that, but it was cool to see something new. I got the latke breakfast sandwich on an onion bialys. Good gracious, it was good. It was so damn good. This sandwich is a 10/10. They packaged it like a deli and I ate it on the go. It travels well, in case you were wondering. Overall, I highly highly recommend Deli Desires and the Sunrail as a feasible form of public transportation.

    Caramelized onion bialy with scrambled egg, pickled veggie cream cheese, & latke
    Alyssa M.

    I had heard great things about this place, and while it was very tasty, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I ordered the egg and latke sandwich, and made a few modifications which brought it to $18. That's pretty ridiculous for an egg sandwich, especially considering that I was subbing ingredients rather than adding them. They also still put the cheese on my sandwich even though I had ordered cream cheese instead. The latke also isn't very crispy and slides off the sandwich, so I ended up eating it separately, and it did have a very nice flavor. The service was fairly quick and the employees were nice, I liked the added touch of writing our names in bubble letters on the bags. The inside does not have any seating but has two small standing tables. It definitely is meant more for takeout, but would be nice to have a few more seating options for people coming from out of town. While I really enjoyed my sandwich, it just wasn't worth it for the price and seating situation in my opinion.

    BEC - bacon, egg and cheese
    Nancy P.

    Food: they have a simple menu. I have only been there for breakfast. You can change the bread but they all look the same. When we got ours, we didn't know which ones were which. I got lucky I didn't bite into the jalapeño one. Service: quick and easy. They have a sign that says tax & gratitude. Ambiance: simple room but no real seating

    Miriana Z.

    The gentleman was very helpful and shared with me a little history on the Bialys- a delicious mix between a bagel and an english muffin. They're made in house for that authentic and delicious flavor. You can't go wrong with a classic BEC, but they have plenty of add-ons to make it your own. It's a small spot with no seating but is it really a deli if you're not standing at a high top?? Great spot for a quick and yummy breakfast!

    Corned Beer Big Mac
    Robert D.

    This place hands down makes the best breakfast sandwich I've had in Orlando. I've tried the bacon and egg on the jalapeño bialy absolutely delicious! I've also tasted the egg salad sandwhich and their version of a Big Mac made with corned beef--both were seriously good. The staff is always super nice and welcoming. A couple of things to note: there's no indoor seating it is a small location with a couple of tables you can only stand around. Also the parking lot is pretty small, so parking can be a bit of a hassle during busy times. However, they do have outdoor seating, which is a nice option when the weather it isn't a million degrees outside Highly recommend.

    Gravlax
    Allison R.

    Small interior offering take-out only. Super friendly staff, and my food came out pretty quickly even for being busy on a Saturday morning. I tried one of their seasonal lattes, the tomato leaf latte. This was probably one of the most unique lattes I've had. It had a floral and citrusy note to it, and was a bit savory on the end, almost reminding me of basil leaf. Absolutely delicious combination. I ordered the Gravlax for my meal. It was extremely messy to eat. There was a bit too much cream cheese and tomato for my liking. Everything was spilling out which made it hard to eat, and I didn't get much salmon until more in the middle. The Is was my first time having a bialy, and while the flavor was good, I wasn't a fan of the texture. I thought it was a bit too crusty and chewy to enjoy fully. Not sure I'd go back for their food but if I'm ever in the area I would 100% go try another latte.

    Scrapple add latke and dill cream cheese
    Kelsey H.

    Wow! Delicious. Little hole in the wall deli that serves coffee and sandwiches. No seating inside so it is strictly to-go only. The staff was wonderful, gave me the whole run down when I came in. Offered many recommendations. I ended up getting a sandwich and adding a latke and cream cheese. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! Highly recommend

    Tiffany A.

    My favorite spot for a breakfast sandwich. They never disappoint. They are pricey but always worth it and I have tried several different sandwiches. The people taking the orders are always friendly and will give you great suggestions. Your sandwich will be consistently delicious and fresh every single time. My favorite coffee is the Garden party latte, you can definitely taste the floral notes.

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    Kaila J.

    Still delicious! Everything is always fresh and the staff is friendly. The orange latte is my favorite coffee drink.

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    Apryl C.

    I want to start with the good stuff- the food is amazing! The lady taking orders was kind and patient while we looked over the menu. It is a Small little take out spot but there are some tables off in a courtyard you can sit at if you'd like. I had the latkes sandwich and my husband and son both had the bacon egg and cheese sandwich. They were each roughly around $12. Which may seem high to some but I have zero issue paying for good quality food, and this was fresh and good quality. My only complaint is the price they charged for drinks. A can of basic Diet Coke was $4 and their drip coffee was also nearly $6. I feel like this is an area where the owner could pass some savings onto their customers but that is not the case here.

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    Such a good bagel spot. The BEC is amazing and the jalepeno cream cheese is delicious. The only down side is the steep prices

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    Ask the Community - Deli Desires

    I don't see any Bagels nor any price list for a dozen of anything ! Am I missing something here?

    They don't sell bagels, they sell bialys. It's a sandwich shop, not a bagel shop.

    What are your hours?

    Monday-Thursday 7am-3pm Friday-Sunday 7am-7pm

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    0.5 mi•Colonialtown South
    •$$

    I recently went to Maxine's on Shine for dinner. My fiance has been here before, but it was my…read morefirst time. They do get busy so I recommend making a reservation. We were sat within 10 minutes. The ambiance is very eclectic and unique. Our server, Emma was excellent! She was very friendly and gave great recommendations. Thanks Emma. The appetizers were wonderful, the food was good and the drinks excellent! We will be coming back.

    Went to Maxine's for magical dining with a group of 7. We were seated in the "chapel" which is a…read moreprivate nook in the back. I was glad to have been seated there as on the way out the main dining area was full, loud, and very warm! We had their happy hour special which was a bottle of wine and a cheese platter, which was extremely well plated and had a nice variety! I think we tried everything on the magical dining menu within our group and everyone was very pleased, except the person who ordered the chicken - she felt she could have made it herself at home so it wasn't as worth it to her. Our server wasn't great to be honest, but she tried. She had trouble understanding us,, and we had trouble understanding her. She also seemed extremely anxious, which several of us noticed. It was really off-putting. We were never offered refills or a chance to order a second drink and we were there over two hours. We also had to go and search for her to get our checks after we'd been done eating for at least 20 minutes. This is what adding auto gratuity does unfortunately - it diminishes service. Maxine's charges 18% gratuity regardless of party size and a 4% higher non-cash price. We knew this in advance and decided to go anyway, but I didn't love it. Had a lovely evening with friends, but I don't feel compelled to revisit again soon.

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    Maxine's On Shine - Bar area

    Bar area

    Maxine's On Shine - Applewood Pork Tenderloin

    Applewood Pork Tenderloin

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