Coming from someone in the service industry I've never felt more welcome into an establishment. He was patient since it was my first time and even gave me samples to try different things. I got the Reuben wrap & actually crave it all the time lol read more

Top 100 Places to Eat in America according to Yelp for a reason! I rate every sandwich/deli based entirely on the taste of the Original Sandwich or most ordered item on the menu. This time, it's the Reuben Wrap and it blew my expectations away! The wrap is loaded down with corned beef and sauerkraut both packed with flavor in their own rights. The thing that sets this wrap apart is the sauce. This secret needs to be kept because it brings the entire sandwich together into a euphoric masterpiece that hands down has become my favorite wrap I've ever tasted. The pickle was also crisp, fresh, and not too vinegary. The pasta salad was average. Come here for the sandwiches. read more

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This deli is a true gem! Honestly a little upset I have not heard about it before, but that's why Yelp is such a great way to learn about places even in your own backyard. I grew up in the town over and never knew it existed. A very nice family owns this deli. The son was telling my husband and me the story of how his parents bought the place 24 years ago when they moved from Lebanon, then it was more a Mini Mart. They thought it would be a good idea to serve good deli food at the mini mart, and have turned it into a true deli overtime as it rose in popularity. The son told us they started the samplers about 7 years ago to have people try and love what they ended up purchasing, and maybe get them to try something they normally wouldn't. It's such a great idea and more places should do this! If you are trying for the first time, ask for the tasting platter. Ours came with a Turkey, pastrami and a Ruben sample. ALL of them are good. I would have been happy with any of these choices. They add a sauce on each one that gives it a flavoring that you will now notice to be missing from other deli sandwiches. Ended up going with the Ruben- it was so good! I do not even like sauerkraut, but how they cook theirs I could eat it once a week. We also got macaroni salad and olives on the slide. We also purchased some Lebanese beer to take home and we are very excited to try it! Can't say enough good things about this place. The whole experience from the father welcoming us as we entered to the mother helping prepare the food to the son telling us their story, such a good experience. read more

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The food and service were great, will be going back . Great people Great Food. Great people who are making a customers experience great !!

A must try when coming to cleveland amazing customer service and great food. You feel apart of the family as soon as you walk through the door and great music choices. read more

The family was eager to please the customers and accommodating The sandwiches are very pleasing read more

Every aspect of this place is great! Family owned and operated, they treat you like you are part of their family. The food is fresh, homemade and delicious. We had the Reuben wraps, you can't go wrong; highly recommend! read more

I walked in and mentioned to the owner at the checkout that it was my first time. He puts one finger up in the air and yells something i didnt understand to his som behind the deli counter. There was one family in front of me and it seemed like he was making them sliders. Then he sets several trays on the counter, including one for me. It was a sample flight of the turkey, the roast beef (melt in your mouth) and the corned beef (what i came for). I had the reuben wrap. I will be back a million times more. True family-owned, gourmet deli in the most unexpected location right next to the airport. read more

An awesome place to eat delicious fresh food and very nice owners We stopped by there with our daughter and grand sons who never had corned beef and the restaurant made us a sample plate to make sure they would like it Great place to eat! read more

NICE FAMILY! Crazy month for the express deli since being named best sandwich in the world. Down brookpark, right on Smith & there they are on the left. Walk past pop at the register & see the deli counter. Went with the famous Ruben wrap. Bro got the corned beef Swiss Cleveland classic. Mustard & horseradish. Ate in there's a few high tops. Paid at the register it was like $20. Very friendly family, great people & Syrian I think. Big wrap in Syrian bread! Delicious CB kraut & the special sauce. It was so tender. Just great. Bro was loving the CB sandwich. Another bonus was driving by the cap n taco! Another spot I will add to the rotation again. Great lunch for eat in or carry out! 5 stars nice people. read more

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Sandwiches were great. Opted not to have the garlic mayo because god dam, people! There's already cheese on that juicy corned beef along with thousand island! How much more fat do you need to add to it? Anyways the sandwiches were good but it was still on the expensive side. But these are the prices every sandwich shop is charging. Think it was like $12 for a large sandwich. Other than that it was pretty good. read more

Stopped in for the first time. Was going to have a Reuben. They were out of rye bread at 1:30 ish. Went with corn beef sandwich on white bread. Really nothing special they weighed out the corn beef and put it in the microwave. Thinking I'll stick with Slyman's and Joe's deli read more

Absolutely amazing took a coworker there today for lunch. Both of us got the tuna salad sub. It was the best tuna salad, both of us have ever had in our lives. Great food extremely friendly workers the prices were very cheap. we will definitely be back. read more

Folks here on Yelp have totally got this place nailed...sandwiches and wraps to die for, served by a family that cares deeply for their customers and the product they are providing. So great to see folks take such great pride in what they do and how respectfully and appreciatively they treat their customers. As many other have pointed out, as first timers we were offered their "sampler tray" consisting of four different meat and sandwich varieties. Each one was meticulously prepared and explained so that we'd get a great cross-section of edible options. Once we gorged on those, the staff patiently waited while we made our choices. They even went so far as to make an all-veggie sample option for one of my coworkers who is a vegetarian (she loved the veggie Reuben, by the way!). I could not make a first trip here without trying their signature Reuben wrap...it did not disappoint! The wrap was amazing served warm with their special kraut and two different sauces giving the sandwich a great kick not normally found in a traditional Reuben. The sandwich also came with a dill pickle spear. In addition to the sandwich, I ordered a small side dish of macaroni salad; it was creamy, briny and tangy just like I like. The convenience store portion of the shop had a plethora of drink options as well as chips, treats and an ice cream freezer...so you can stock up for whatever stuff you want with your sandwich. I can't wait to bring others here to let them have the same wonderful experience I had. Great job, guys!!! read more

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Truly the goat deli in Cleveland. I always saw the reviews and thought it was too good to be true. Decided to give it a try today and was not disappointed. Unlike other famous delis in the area (you know who I'm talking about), this place makes their own corned beef, and boy does it show. Tons of scratch made sauces. Everything was super fresh. Had a chance to try the turkey and roast beef sampler and was not disappointed. Service was outstanding. Salt of the earth people who love what they do. This will be a staple moving forward. read more

This place is worth all the hype, and it's the best deli in Cle. From the moment you walk in the smell hits you in the face, the selection of drinks and chips. Then you grab the sandwich the menu has everything you need it's all fresh and it's all amazing. You pick up your sandwich and take your drinks and chips to the front counter service where you pay. Few tables in the front we sat at then finished the meal off with lotto tickets. read more

I wish I could visit you every day, Express Deli. My boyfriend and I went based on the amazing reviews and we were NOT disappointed. The customer service here is top notch. read more

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Everything was excellent corn beef was so tender melted in your mouth. Never been around such friendly people before I'd recommend to everyone. Love the sampler that they let us try. read more

Express Deli - Delis Near Me - Brook Park, Ohio

Love this place.they have the best tuna salad sandwiches. Husband tried the chicken Beirut he enjoyed that as well. Macaroni salad was good. Only thing we didnt care for was the coleslaw just not our preference of style. Great friendly and efficient service. Definitely recommend. Had cornbeef in the past was great read more

Express Deli - Delis Near Me - Brook Park, Ohio

Honestly, I'm so upset that I don't live locally because the food and service here are absolutely fantastic!!! When you walk in you know the food is going to be amazing simply based on the atmosphere. I don't know what I loved more: the absolutely delicious food or the friendly family service we were greeted with. I've never had a better experience at any establishment like this. And once they knew this was our first experience they treated us with a special treat. I cannot say enough good things about Express Deli. Any time I'm anywhere near this area, I'll plan an extra trip to Express Deli! read more

I have driven past this place so many times, as I have lived in the area my whole life. I came across them while I was looking at reviews of "best restaurants in the usa". Stunned as I was to see it, I had to try it out. The people working there were so friendly and even gave me a "tour plate" which was 3 tastes of their best sandwiches. All of the tastes were amazing! My roast beef wrap was delicious and the macaroni salad was the best I've ever had. I plan on stopping anytime I am near by from here on out. Kudos, Express Deli, you deserve all of the recognition. read more

The location is pretty humble, but it's clean and the staff is very personable. Besides your not going there for the atmosphere, you're going there for the wraps which are (**).｡.:*(´`) sooo good! read more

This place is a fantastic little deli; I now have a reason to come back to Cleveland. The owner and the staff are wonderful people. The food is exceptional. read more

Express Deli - Delis Near Me - Brook Park, Ohio

I just had Express Deli for the first time, as my roommate recommended it, and the veggie Reuben (add bacon) was one of, If not THE best sandwich I've ever had! The people working there were very nice and welcoming. The vibe is a small deli with big flavor! Yum! I took a bite and didn't even get to take a picture because I ate it so fast. read more

Need a quick lunch but delicious. Give this place a try. Service is great, food is well worth the price. Also, if it's the first time, let them know, and they will make you mini samples. You won't walk out unhappy. Staff is always giving a warm welcome. Try all the sandwiches, they're delicious. The ambiance is simple and nothing too crazy. But it will have you coming back again once you have a meal from here read more

The Reuben wrap was the best I've ever had!! Friendly owner! Very quick service! Potato salad was excellent! Only a few tables but seemed like the majority of the business was takeout. Highly recommend!! read more

One word. Amazing. Located in a very small strip plaza on Smith Rd near Brookpark. When I saw the glowing reviews I thought it was a joke. This place is very small. But it's no joke. When I walk in I am greeted by a gentleman behind a counter with an interesting moustache and a smile. He is extremely nice and very genuine. I sat and ate my lunch at one of the 4 tables close to the door (that's all that's in the place). He knew more than half of the customers that were checking out by name. Asking how their mom is doing among other personal details. I could see why because when I checked out he struck up a conversation. It's hard not to talk with him. He is very genuine and easy to talk to. He asked me if it was my first time in. I said yes. He told me to go to the counter in the back and they would take care of me. A much younger version of the moustache gentleman (with a beard) made me a sandwich sampler. So I know what to try on the menu. Apparently, that's what they do for first timers. They are known for the their wraps over bread or hoagies. And their prize sandwich is the reuben wrap. They explain that is their baby and what they are most proud of. They make the corned beef from scratch in house. With aged house made kraut. And all the sauces on their sandwiches are house made. The flavors that are layered in the reuben make it one of the best I've had anywhere. Tender pita for the wrap. Tender and flavorful corned beef. The tangy kraut with a savory crunch. Mixed in with smooth and tasty 1000 island dressing. Their business is based on superior customer service. Spending extra time and care to get to know their customers. Spending extra time and care to create some of the best food in a sandwich I've ever had. It shows. Easily worth the 5 stars they get here. Well deserved. I can't wait to order their catering so I can share this place with others in the area. read more

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First time in and wow. Thai place is bomb. Hot Italian is to die for. Friendly service too, I can't wait to go back! read more

One of the best customer experiences I've ever had. And when I say experience, I'm not joking. They make you feel so welcome here, and obviously take so much pride in everything they do. I love the first time customer sample platter. What an awesome touch. The corned beef Mac and cheese and Reuben wrap were to die for. I'd come out if my way to eat here, even though it's just a little convenience store deli. read more

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We came to Cleveland for a winter getaway. We stopped on our way back to the airport and wow it was already crowded. We order one reuben sandwich and one vegetarian reuben. Delicious! The corned beef was juicy and sliced so thin. Sadly, we are from Boston. read more

The Reuben Wrap is phenomenal. Friendly staff and delicious food!!! Worth a detour. Eat here before departing Hopkins.

The best place to get corned beef sandwiches. Everything on their menu is amazing. The staff of very friendly and welcoming. They offer a 1st customer sample plate to try. read more

The food is always fresh and tasty. The owner is always friendly. I definitely recommend the corned beef sandwich.

Even after being on the news, the food was made fast, and was ready when I arrived plus the customer service was great! Got back to work, and the food was spectacular. We ordered for 10 people, everyone got something different, and no one was disappointed! 100% worth a try!! read more

11/10 service, taste, entire experience! The first time you come here they give you a complimentary sampler and it is absolutely delicious. The wraps and sandwiches are seriously incredible in their texture and flavors. I cannot wait to try more items - today I had the turkey Ruben sandwich with cherry pepper relish. INCREDIBLE! Enjoy! read more

They got a line of microwaves and it's overrated the corned beef wasn't good after being zapped in a microwave don't see how they got these good reviews and I'm not picky try 252 deli completely overrated read more

Wow!!!!! I am amazed how delicious the sandwiches are. Great atmosphere when you walk in; you get greeted by the owner then go to the back to put in your order with the other Family members. I believe it was his son that helped me with my order. I got the best services! This will be a regular spot for me,They have so many different options I can't wait to try read more

I now visit Express Deli pretty regularly and I can say that the only complaint I've ever had is that I wish they were open longer hours. I often find myself craving a wrap and it's after hours. The service doesn't get any better than this, folks! read more

What a little gem. I yelped lunches places while on a hike. The location was somewhere I wouldn't have found if it wasn't for yelp but oh my goodness it's so so good. The food is so fresh. Our chicken wraps were amazing and the corn beef others ordered ahead of me will be on my list to try. Last way to mention the workers and owners are so so kind and generous. I really appreciate their emended kindness brining my two little kids in. read more

Food very good Ruben sandwich was awesome. The people were very, very, very nice. You gotta try it.