Was in Victoria TX for 1 day and I had to grab lunch at Fossati's. This place is full of history, memories of lunch in younger times and great people. Everything here is good but the chicken salad is the best. read more

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A classic building with a great deli menu and homemade desserts. We tried the gourmet cheese spread and it was delicious. The muffuletta had chunky olives instead of a traditional schmear on soft bread. The Rueben had plenty of sliced beef & good pumpernickel. Friendly staff, plentiful seating, and a good menu will welcome us back next time we're in the area. read more

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Haven't eaten here in well over twenty years, and this has been on my bucket list for quite some time. Well, today was the day to scratch it off the to-do list. Mom and I walked in a few minutes before Noon expecting to battle a large crowd. Surprisingly, we were able to walk right in and sit down at a table of our choosing. I ate the Reuben sandwich, chips, pickle, and a small salad. Utterly delicious and the best in the state. No other Reuben sandwich even comes close. Sorry, Jason's Deli, yours sucks in comparison! Mom enjoyed her food as well. Our server took very good care of us and came to check on us periodically. All the staff was very friendly and gave out a family vibe. The actual restaurant was exactly as I remembered it. Everything was clean and well maintained. Thank you so much for making this such a memorable experience for me and my mother. read more

Delicious food, especially the chicken salad on garlic butter toasted bread! Excellent customer service and a great history. If you're got the time, ask the staff! read more

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We stopped in Victoria on the way back to Cypress from Port Aransas to have lunch. First time here. I had a Frank Napoleon Submarine. It was very good. The bread is home baked and very good I would come back when I'm in the area, which isn't often read more

Great lunch place! The history is amazing and the food is really good. The people working there are an extension of family and treat you as though you are family. read more

While the service was wonderful, the ladies who took my order and gave it to me, I had it to-go, the food was definitely lacking. I ordered the brown bag lunch 1 with the "muffuletta" and I say that in quotes because that was a huge stretch. It was deli meats, with little to no dressing of any kind i.e. Mayo, mustard, oil/vinegar etc. to be found, and chopped canned black and green olives. This was all on a very chewy sub roll that had very little flavor. It was one of the saddest sandwiches I ever had. Thankfully the lunch came with a salad and brownie which were the only saving grace of the whole meal. I really hope this was a one off and the other sandwhiches are better. read more

Fossati's Delicatessen - Inside of Fossati's - Delis Near Me - Victoria, Texas

Everything was awesome! Food was yummy & service was great! Price was also reasonable. History of restaurant was so interesting! read more

When we find ourselves downtown Victoria we will usually stop into Fossati's for lunch! The historic interior is welcoming and the staff is always great! The food is a nice local home cooked treat. The desserts are always worth the extra cost as well! We love supporting historic local spots like this! read more

Always the best service! Love their food. Love their desserts more. Their entire staff has been there for several years. Gem of a place with great staff and service and good food too!! read more

I love the ambiance here, great little cozy deli. I ordered the Muffaletta, which was a bit disappointing when you compare it to the serving size and presentation of the traditional sandwich. Taste was decent. I'd come back again, but would order something else. read more

I stopped here with coworkers while passing through town for lunch and must say that I do not understand the hype regarding the food. First, this is supposedly the oldest deli in Texas and I must say that the building and interior are pretty cool. It's pretty open and spacious inside and is located in the historic downtown. The menu consists of basic deli food, like sandwiches and soups and salads, with a couple of German dishes. I ordered the Ladies Special, which came with a half tuna or chicken sandwich, chips, and a side soup. For the soup, I chose the broccoli cheddar. One of my coworkers ordered the cheese and meat plate. Others ordered salads. I will say that the food came out pretty quickly and the portions were decent (the meat and cheese plate was enough for two). But honestly, the food tastes like it was something that you could purchase from a grocery store deli and out together yourself. The tuna salad was just tuna and mayo, there wasn't anything else in it. And the half sandwich was pretty small. The soup was bland and could have easily come from a can. The meat and cheese tray was basically cold cuts and sliced store bought cheese. I was disappointed. I would have loved to have just come here to see the store then gone elsewhere to eat. It wasn't bad, it was just mediocre. read more

Not from here but coworkers drove and this place did not disappoint. The food was quick, hot and very delicious. If you are in Victoria please stop here and enjoy a good home cooked meal like mama made. read more

I LOVE the Pita sandwich, and the atmosphere is great. Great family owned lunch spot.

Well, service was great!!! Everyone was so polite!!! As I was looking at the menu, they had mentioned the special of the day and everything looked so appealing!!! So I had decided why not. The meal was great. This place is certainly a hidden treasure. They are only open for lunch 11 to 2. I've been in Victoria several times before and never thought to try this place out. I will certainly be back!!! I even got a iced mocha coffee to go!!! read more

Fossati's Delicatessen - Special of the day!!! Awesome!!! - Delis Near Me - Victoria, Texas

This old place is a must if you like sandwiches... their Rueben is spot on, probably the best I've had in the Victoria area. Great staff and atmosphere read more

great food and service, the chicken salad melt is my favorite. the original building and decor is so awesome.

Based on YELP reviews and much in need of a decent meal...I stopped here for lunch today. Ordered the chicken salad melt (1/2 sandwich) and the broccoli soup. Let me say this...my sandwich/soup combo was more than delicious and it kept me going for most of the day! Olga was my server and she was very friendly and attentive. I've had a couple stressful weeks and it was nice to wander into a gem of a place like this one. I will certainly return for another stick to your ribs soup and sandwich combo! read more

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We had an excellent lunch here. The atmosphere was interesting, service was prompt and friendly. I had the Dutch lunch. It had a vinegar cole slaw that was delicious. It also had an excellent potato salad. Comes with choice of bread and the marbled rye was wonderful. My dining partner had the muffaletta. Not a traditional style at all but very tasty. Iced tea tastes fresh and the bathrooms were clean. Olga, our waitress, was friendly and helpful. We walked around inside looking at the memorabilia and one employee stopped and gave us a lot of very interesting info about what we were seeing. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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The oldest deli in Texas! This place is old! It has lots of cool old stuff tacked on the wall. Apparently, Victoria used to have a Macaroni Railroad going through it. Somehow this deli had something to do with it. The original Fossati family was Dutch, I think. They have a Dutch lunch as their most famous item. The Dutch Lunch consists of a huge pile of cold cut meats and cheeses with some fresh slaw and potato salad. The spicy beer mustard was some of the best mustard I've had in a long time. The coolest part of dining here is the old building and the bar that you can eat lunch at. The service was fast and friendly. The prices were quite fair, especially considering the huge pile of meat and cheese that I got. To drink, they serve frosty rootbeer, tea, and lots of beers. Parking can be a bit of a challenge on the town square of Victoria, but if you circle around enough, you'll find a spot. This place is quite a great find. read more

We found this gem while traveling through Texas! You will want to go out of your way to EXPERIENCE this place. Excellent food and GREAT staff! read more

Fossati's Delicatessen - Garden salad with Chicken Salad and Broccoli Cheese Soup Combo.....DELISH!! - Delis Near Me - Victoria, Texas

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We went to lunch here and sat at the bar. It was somewhat crowded when we came with a party of six, but a bunch of tables weren't cleared off so we sat at an empty bar. Ordered almost immediately and got our drinks right after that. Then the wheels came off. Almost in order, one person would get their food, then another ten minutes later. It kept going in this cycle until the second to last person got their food and the first person was gone ten minutes ago. So on that aspect, service was very poor. They say they were slammed, but they were no where near that. The food was the saving grace of the meal. Bread was good, meat was good, cheese was partly melted. read more

Oldest delicatessen in Texas. Really cool place with great food. Service was awesome they were closing when we walked in and the staff encouraged us to grab a table. Will be back again. read more

We had to try The Oldest Deli in Texas and we enjoyed the meal and the experience. My bride had the Alan Shields sandwich and I had the Dutch Lunch. Portions were generous, service was great and the employees were friendly. We will return the next time we are in Victoria. read more

Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, excellent food. The blueberry pear bread pudding a la mode is possibly the best dessert I've ever eaten. read more

This historic building is the oldest deli in Texas. The sandwiches are amazing, but I'm all about the spaghetti soup. This place has a beautiful wooden bar, I just wish they were open during happy hour or dinner. I always loved taking business associates to lunch here. read more

Had a tuna salad sandwich and soup combo, broccoli and cheddar soup was delicious!! Coworker had spaghetti special and enjoyed that also. I overheard that all the meat is local and delicious. Old building, said to be the oldest deli in Texas. The history and old time feel is pretty endearing. If I were ever in Victoria again, I wouldn't hesitate to eat there. Probably gets pretty busy during lunch with all the locals. read more

Fossati's Delicatessen - Outside of the building - oldest deli in Texas - Delis Near Me - Victoria, Texas

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I'm not down town enough to frequent, but it's a classic and it's a great deli. Definitely worth the trip. read more

My favorite deli anywhere! Omg. The chicken salad is the best. Family owned and still operated with some help you will find food made with love. Parking can be a bit of a pain as it's street parking but hey, at least you don't have to pay for parking in the area unless you stay too long and get a parking ticket. The merlot wine has a nice bold rich flavor. And from what I remember in the past they often listened to what the suppliers have to say in their sections. They have a decent variety of beers. They have a daily lunch special everyday. And it's not heated up from last week but made fresh. The brownies are like chocolate heaven and even go better with ice cream. The coffee is Cains so if you've ever been in a restaurant business ya know it's pretty good. They get a lot of local business so it gets a bit busy and probably more so around paydays. But a good place to spend some hard earned money on a fresh delicious meal. Bon appétit! read more

Meh. It's wasn't bad, but it wasn't good, either. We got one of each of their brown bag specials to go since we have our dog with us and couldn't eat inside. I got the number three, so that's what I'll discuss here. The chicken salad was mushy and not very flavorful. The pickle was limp. The water tasted like dirt. The best part of the meal was the cookie. I would probably give it another chance if I lived here, but if I were just passing through, I'd try somewhere else. read more

the staff our in my wedding party!!! think that say,s it all...family owned and growing ..thanks the frozen coffe is was a hit ...the sandwitch was cobbled up...asked for more MAYNOISE...LOL..my rhonda smiled and is excited to start REHAB SO SHE CAN WALK down the isle at st MARYS NEXT may read more

Not sure what all the hoopla is about, I was super excited about this place and ended up rushed in and rushed out by my waitress, wasn't tended to, etc because I came before close at 2... My cashier was lovely and my food was good but I didn't enjoy my experience here. read more

This was a charming place to have lunch at. I finally made it down there between their odd hours to be able to have lunch. The place was pretty packed. I found it funny because there was all men sitting at the bar, and mostly all women eating at the tables. My fiancé noticed it, and it was pretty funny looking around. They were busy, but I guess they are always like that, according to the table next to us. It took awhile to order, awhile to get our food, and awhile to get the bill at the end of the meal. I ordered a Frank Napoleon Sub Sandwitch, it was decent. I expected more though. My fiancé had a Ruben Sandwitch, it was excellent. It was however a little small, with basically one piece of meat folded in half. My fiancé was still hungry. It was only $6, so he would of ordered another sandwitch, but the waitress took too long to get there and by then we just wanted the check. The waitress apologized for why everything took so long, I guess they have another room in the back. The only thing that I saw that was off was one of the waitress's was walking around barefoot. I had to take a double take. We couldn't find parking close, but when we left driving by, we noticed they had parking in the back. This seems like a real local spot. It is the oldest delicatessen in Texas after all. read more

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Excellent service (groups phone ahead), excellent ambiance, average food especially for a deli. The reuben came quickly, lower bread slice was soggy but more importantly they used a couple of SLICES of processed meat, not the mound of shaved corned beef they should've used. Sauerkraut & pickle wedge were present but not outstanding. Go for the history but, just like a presidential debate, lower your bar for the food. read more

I Had lunch with a business associate. Good service, really good food. A very neat original deli. It has classic style, and a great menu. Good place for casual lunch. read more

Good sandwhich and great history. The food wasnt out of this world but you can tell you were walking into a piece of history when you entered. They must be doing something right if they've been open since the 1880s. read more

Always great. I've been here a few times & have never had anything that was bad. Great service always. There is a lot of history here. Once again....if you don't stop at this local legend, extend your own arm & slap yourself! read more

Simple and extremely good for what it is. WHY IS THE BREAD SO GOOD? doesnt even make sense but its great. also some of the german dishes are good - LOVE the coleslaw it is not the normal mayonaise bathed cabbage. There is a reason it has been around so long and it is wonderful. read more

Very cool ambiance. I expected food to be terrible to mediocre but I was pleasantly surprised. The german/dutch influences are great - the coleslaw is AMAZING! it is not your ordinary slathered in mayo coleslaw - its freaking good and doesnt make you want to go on a diet afterwards. The true beauty of this place is in its simplicity - i mean its just sandwhiches...but damn they use good ingredients, cheese you can actually TASTE (opposite of subway) and deli-meats with actual flavor. Even the plain white bread is tasty somehow! how? because it isnt mass-produced, it is made by someone who actually cares if it tastes good and with the experience to actually create something lovely. Hope this place stays around for another 150 yrs! read more

One of the best places to eat in town. It is a very special, historic place, and Mary-Ann will quickly become part of your family if you're a regular. Wish I still lived in Victoria so I could eat my tuna pita regularly. read more