Great vibe, amazing food and great price. Iced tea is spot on and staff is friendly. Locals spot but friendly for everyone

Absolute Perfection at Drake's Bistro! If you are looking for a meal that feels like it was crafted specifically for you, Drake's Bistro in St. Augustine is the place to be. From the moment I walked in, the experience was flawless. Everything here is clearly homemade and made with love. You can taste the quality in every bite. The corned beef is tender, perfectly seasoned. Pair it with their macaroni salad--it's creamy, fresh, and the perfect side to round out the meal. The service is incredibly professional and welcoming. I wasn't quite sure what to order, but the staff went above and beyond to help me navigate the menu and land on the perfect choice. Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by. It's rare to find a spot that hits the trifecta of amazing food, professional service, and a genuine "homemade" feel. 10/10, I'll definitely be back! read more

Drake's Bistro - Corned Beef Sandwich and Macaroni Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Yep had lunch there the other day posted the review on their deli site. Wife and I shared a 12" cheese steak sandwich and order of fries. Everything was yummy great service and food. Also had a slice of their hummingbird cake. Great. 5/5. read more

Drake's Bistro - Shared 12" cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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****AMAZING SANDWICHES**** This place has an a large selection of amazing sandwiches. We have always left this place more than satisfied. They offer three versions of the "New Jersey" Sloppy Joe - a sandwich that is usually only found in certain parts of New Jersey and not to be confused with the Manwhich Ground Beef style Sloppy Joe. There is some history behind the NJ sloppy Joe, delicious. My son had the Datil Cheesesteak and loved it! My wife enjoyed the Rueben - I snuck a bite, 2 thumbs up! Their macaroni salad was great too. The staff always greats us with a smile and they are fantastic! Enjoy! read more

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Wow, this was a good find. A perfect lunch spot with a large variety of sandwiches and super friendly service. The restaurant is not that large, but we were seated with a minimal wait time. I got a club sandwich on a baguette. Other family members tried the Italian Stallion, Muffuletta, chef salad, cordon bleu, and the Drake's last stand. Each one of us chose something different, and each one of us loved our meal. We got the last parking spot in the lot, so you may have to park on the street. read more

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If I lived in the area, I'd be here all the time. The service was so friendly, and the Chef Salad & Club Sandwich were soooo good for a great price. They get the classics so well - no frills, just good food. read more

Drake's Bistro - The Classic Club - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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great spot for a delicious bit and very cozy and warming atmosphere! the servers were great and very attentive and the food was delicious! I got the horsey philly cheese steak and WOW was this thing delicious. I would also highly recommend the tator tots with garlic truffle on top - delicious and perfectly cooked. I'd 100% come back when i'm in town - this place is a hidden gem read more

Drake's Bistro - philly cheese steak - Horsey Cheese Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Good food but maybe upscale the serving venue aside from delivery. Server expected gratuity but used plastic ware and made no suggestions for dessert. My guests loved your reuben sandwiches. My roastbeef was dry and under seasoned. The place looks closed all the time. read more

Since I've started working down in St. Augustine during the week, I've needed to start finding some of the off-the-beaten path, local places to patronize for lunch and get away from the all the fast food that's available along Route 1. I discovered Drake's within my first week or so of work and it's been on my rotation ever since. These folks make some delicious sandwiches. So delicious that there's always a chance that they'll sell out of something if you wait too late in the day to order. I'm not kidding! I had been wanting to try Drake's French Dip for weeks and every time that I ordered it, I'd always get told that they were sold out of roast beef. Of course, I would be disappointed, but definitely happy for them on the sales. It took a few weeks, but the day finally arrived when I ordered early enough and got to enjoy the French Dip. It definitely lives up to the hype. Aside from the amazing roast beef, Drake's offers a plethora of great sandwiches, salads, soups, and has even started offering breakfast. I've been slowly working my way through their menu and particularly enjoy the Italian Stallion, the muffaletta, and Reuben. I don't particularly care for loaded tots or fries, but you can load up your fries just like you would a baked potato. Lastly, I would be remiss to leave a review and not mention how awesome all of the servers are at Drake's. Every single one of them is consistently hustling, but always attentive and friendly. read more

This tiny restaurant was located walking distance from the house we rented whilst in St. Augustine. We walked by it several times noting the maroon awning out front. As the exterior doesn't really let you know much about the restaurant, I finally looked it up on Yelp only to discover that it is an extremely popular deli/restaurant. With that knowledge we decided to have lunch there. We were so glad to arrive just a little after 12 noon as the place was already hopping. There are very few tables inside...(there is a big take-out business here too) so felt fortunate to have snagged a remaining table. There is a considerable menu of sandwiches from which to choose. I decided to go with the Monte Cristo which I have not seen on a menu in a long time but it is a sandwich I have always liked. This was a little different than the ones I have had in years past as there was a fruit jam on the sandwich versus having a little pot of maple syrup in which to dip bits of your sandwich in. However, it was delicious...I love the salty (ham) and sweet combo that this sandwich brings and I was not disappointed with this one. Tom got a Reuben which he enjoyed very much. The tables are close together here although at our particular perch I did not feel hemmed in nor particularly close to the table adjacent to us. I think that varies so if you are still someone who post-pandemic doesn't want to be too near others, you should consider take-out. Our server was very, very busy but extremely sweet and as attentive as she could be...we were not unhappy. There is no alcohol served here. We both had waters and I had an unsweetened iced tea as well. I would most certainly return and I would definitely consider take-out for a picnic lunch on one of the gorgeous beaches here! read more

Great sandwich and large portions! Definitely recommend trying them for lunch. Service was very friendly. read more

Went after their mid-day rush. Service was friendly and professional. Sandwiches are large especially if you get a side of fries or tots. Excellent place in St Augustine to get some lunch! read more

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We love Drakes. This neighborhood deli is within walking distance to our house so it's become an often occurrence for us. We have been on a mission to try as many of the items on the menu and, honestly, not sure we have stumbled across something we don't like. For breakfast, our favorites are the sunrise sandwich and the western wrap (add bacon!). For lunch, our go-to is always the antipasto salad I'm pretty sure I could drink their balsamic vinaigrette . Our favorite sandwiches are the Italian stallion, the turkey Reuben, the classic club, and the BLT. Atmosphere-wise, it's what you would expect for a casual neighborhood deli (it kind of looks like it may have been an Asian restaurant before??). Staff is always friendly, consistent, and timely. Overall, this place is a 5/5! read more

My husband and I ate a late lunch here while on vacation and it was one of the best meals we've had in St Augustine. He got the Rueben (best he's ever had) and I got the Monte Cristo which was absolutely delicious. We also got tots and pasta salad, both freshly made and so good. The service was attentive and friendly. We were concerned coming 30 minutes before closing that we would not be well received, but we were pleasantly surprised in the hospitality. They have a large selection of sandwiches. I wish we had found them sooner on our trip so we could try more things. I would happily eat lunch here every day if I had known. We will definitely eat here again when we're in St Augustine. read more

Drake's Bistro - Monte Cristo, Tots, Rueben - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

The monte cristo delivered a perfect combination of sweet and savory, best sandwich I've had to date. Service is amazing, the ladies there are always attentive and taking care of you. The atmosphere really feels like a small town sandwich shop, making you feel cozy and at home read more

Drake's Bistro - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

The sandwich's are large but sooo good. I had the Horsey Cheesesteak and it had just the right amount of horseradish on it. I also had a side of Macaroni salad and it was wonderful. My husband had the Pig and Cheesy which he liked a lot. The workers are super friendly. The owner works as hard as her employees so you know she really cares. Our server was Lillia and she was super good and attentive for as busy as they were. It isn't super big but that is part of the charm. Will definitely go back. read more

Food service and ambiance Really friendly and accommodating! Today we're trying breakfast! read more

This was a "lunch place" but recently added a breakfast service as well. We haven't been here for breakfast but the sandwiches and soup are amazing. I usually order a bleu turkey which is a turkey sandwich with bleu cheese. Fantastic, but not low calorie! The staff is very friendly and the service is excellent. read more

We stumbled across this place while on vacation. The ladies working were all so friendly and the food!!! The sandwich selection is amazing and unique. Unfortunately it was our last day, otherwise we would've gone back for more!!! Do yourself a favor and don't miss out on this place. read more

The wife and I love this little restaurant it has an Amazing selection of foods with great atmosphere and friendly service! We try to stop by any time we visit St. Augustine. I had the Conquistador which was delicious and my wife the sloppy jazzy jersey. It corned beef, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and thousand island dressing. read more

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Drake's was next to our hotel on a recent stay in St. Augustine. The reviews were awesome , and 100 % accurate. We had the datil Philly and Italian sub. Both EXCEEDED expectations. Service was spot on with Maria and Lilia! Such a pleasure. Will definitely return. Closed on Sundays, so plan accordingly. read more

Ordered to go, came into the store and placed the order. The host who took my order was a gem MariaLuchenza. I ordered a Cuban sandwich ( thinking you can never go wrong with a cubano right?) Wrong... it was made with store bought meat, not the good penir as us Puerto Ricans call it.(roasted pork) The other meats were just plain old deli meats. I was really disappointed... I also ordered a minestrone soup and it was different it had pasta noodles in it, I really wanted to like it here, perhaps I may give them another try. However, the biggest issue I had was while I waited for my food inside I sat on a bench by the entry way and I could see into the back of the kitchen and one of the kitchen staff was using a utensil for clearing out the tablet from food scraps while preparing the other dishes, and every time she cleared it from the tray into the trash her scraper hit the inner part of the trash. That is highly unsanitary, I do not work in the food industry but rather in healthcare and I make sure everything I do is up to par with keeping things sanitary and well that was a major red flag, no pass. Not ever should anything near food be anywhere inside or near the trash bin. I also noticed the black gloves never got changed in the whole 35 min I waited, considering she moved from different areas and grabbed other items. To avoid cross contamination her gloves should have been changed. They also were not very friendly with the restaurant staff, very cold and snappy. That doesn't make for a good work place the host and the waitresses were working hard and deserve proper recognition for as busy as it was they were all helping each other out and bussing tables and really doing the most, yet you could hear the lady in the kitchen that had her scraper hitting the trash bin just so rude yelling and complaining. Not a good look for what most reviews say is a great spot. read more

We found this place on Yelp while visiting St Augustine. So happy we did! Lilia was so happy to serve us, even though it was 40 minutes to closing, had great recommendations of sandwiches, and was quick and conscientious! We got the Italian and Monte Cristo sandwiches along with some loaded tots. The tots were good but the sandwiches were delicious and very filling! If we get a chance to come back to St Augustine, we will definitely go back! read more

Delicious muffuletta. The only authentic one in the area. Delicious and the olive salad is divine. My friend said she's been trying to find one in Jax for 2 decades and this is the only one that's come close to the real thing read more

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While in St Augustine we were hankering fir a good pastrami sandwich. Stumbled onto reviews for Drake's Deli and decided to try it. When we pulled up a sign was on the door that they had moved to their east location Drake's Bistro so we headed over. We ordered pastrami sandwiches that were to come on marbled rye. Waitress returned and said out of rye, I got sad because that's the standard fir pastrami. I subbed wheat bread and my daughter got sourdough. The bread was fantastic! It's definitely homemade fir the restaurant. The grill was full due to a large order of Phillies for a nearby car dealership so it took a bit longer but worth the wait. Salads and soups coming out of the kitchen looked phenomenal. The female owner or manager is loud and yells at her employees from the back which is tacky AF but it def gave it an East Coast deli feel read more

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Drake's Bistro is a gem of a restaurant! I have had their Eggs Benedict several times and it's always delicious with their hollandaise sauce. My husband has had their omelette and skillets for breakfast. We went to lunch last week and I had their Rueben which was piping hot (that's how I like my food to be served) perfectly grilled bread and generous portion of corned beef! I like sauerkraut and preferred a little more. So good! My husband ordered the muffuletta and he said it was delicious! The serving portion was so generous we each took half of our sandwiches home and ate them for dinner. So many items I'd like to try. Don't miss out on friendly and attentive servers, quick service and delicious food. Drake's is a must if you want great food. read more

The sloppy jazzy jersey is a hit 10/10. Sweet corn beef swiss coleslaw heaven. This is my new fav for now. The cheesesteaks, rare roast beef sandwiches and now this. All so damn good read more

Drake's Bistro - corn beef heaven - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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Probably the best French dip i've ever had!!! ordered through DoorDash and although i live less than a mile away it came piping hot....like as if i ordered in house!!! Very impressed and definitely will be ordering more read more

Friendly Service, breakfast sandwich was delicious. Coffee good and strong. So good came back another day. This time we did the full breakfast, again delicious. Like all restaurants during Covid, there are some foods not available. But even with that I was impressed. read more

Drake's Bistro - The Drake's Country Breakfast ... Yum! - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Waitress was great. She served her coffee and kept refilling it. It took an hour and a half for us to get our breakfast which has had skillet. I had a heart egg and grits. The grits were terrible. Hard eggs were not even hard. They were so runny I was so disappointed, I don't think I'll ever go back we paid for the coffee and was going to our car. A lady came out and said our order is up we went back in the grits were hot because I asked if they were hot, but they were just regular grid and they put a piece of cheese on top that I had to squish down, the bacon was good. The hard eggs were running. I was never so disappointed in breakfast. read more

Thanks chef, for a Great breakfast--esp Biscuits!The wonderful staff make Drake's a place to return to often!

For the food... we have always had great sandwiches from here, however, we usually get a carry out. This most recent visit we actually for the first time ate in. Our server was Lexi, she was great. The ONLY thing that would make me give this establishment a 1 star is that the kitchen staff walk around with the same (black) gloves on, not once did I see them change gloves. One staffer came out, hugged a patron, wiped their nose, scratched their head and went back into the kitchen and continued with their food service/prep. How do I know this? I could see directly into the kitchen where I was seated facing them. Other than that HUGE detractor, the food is awesome. read more

Absolutely best Deli in St Augustine. Go in hungry as the portions are very generous. Staff is excellent. The Italian Stallion Sub is too die for! Very popular and for a reason Highly recommended read more

This place was so cute and friendly! I can only comment on the salads, they were so fresh and so yummy. I had the Cobb with vinaigrette and then today the caprese. Both were very good and just what I wanted. The portions are huge in my opinion, but that's only because I usually eat small portions. By the way, I ended up eating all of it anyways cause it was that good. The service was friendly and honest. I've passed by this place a billion times and I'm very happy I finally got to stop in! read more

They have great food and great service. Prices were reasonable too. Ordered the cheese steak. It was very good best I have had here in Florida read more

What a gem! The locals love it, and my friends swear by Drake's sandwiches...I was completely blown away at how absolutely delicious my lunch was yesterday! I ordered Lexi's Muffeleta w the soup of the day (shrimp corn chowder) on the side. The chowder was thick, creamy, and tasty with a nice amount of shrimp and chunky potatoes...now for the sandwich...on my list of best Italian sandwiches I've ever had! This sandwich has Italian meats and cheese, garlic mayo, olive spread, and cherry pepper relish...not sure if lettuce, tomato, and onion comes on it, but I requested it and got it all on a fresh baked baguette that was so perfectly toasted...omg...my mouth is watering writing this review and remembering how satisfying eating this sandwich was! Also, the staff are amazing! Super friendly, check on you often, knows their regulars, and you can definitely tell they all enjoy working here. An absolute must go when looking for a really delicious sandwich! They have fries and onion rings available upon request, so don't forget to add them to your order! read more

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We're out-of-towners who saw the review for cheesesteaks on yelp for Drake's Deli. Got there, it was closed. Then just a few yards away saw Drake's Bistro. So I'm not sure what's going on but we shrugged and ordered. My wife got a salad which she liked very much. I got the classic cheesesteak w mushrooms & American cheese. It was nothing like a "classic" Philly cheesesteak. Though they say "shaved ribeye", it was very tough and chewy. It had those annoying "rubber bands" like a cheesesteak at D'Angelo's. But the big problem was the toasted bun. It was burnt and that's not a great flavor. Also, a real "classic" cheesesteak doesn't have a toasted bun- ever. Finally, there was too much cheese. It made the sandwich gluey. Other problems included a staff bitching about wearing a mask. None were wearing one. I would not eat here again. read more

Drake's Bistro - Gooey, chewy & burnt. - Sandwiches Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Great place to eat great hidden gem when we found the original drakes deli by the shrine We just wish they'd be open for dinner times as well. read more

Great service and the food was outstanding and reasonable pricing. Very friendly folks

Stopped by for lunch and it was delicious. I had Italian Stallion. It was fresh and tasty. I will come back to try other sandwiches.