Great little lunch spot. A little hard to find but very sweet owners who know all of their regular customers

Saw this place had good reviews and decided to take a field trip for my lunch. I ordered the club sandwich on sourdough. Definitely got my money's worth. Nasreen was also delightful and made my experience that much better. Not much of an ambiance but it is clean and plenty of room for seating. I look forward to trying some of the secret menu items Nasreen mentioned. read more

Food is fresh and service is fast! Nasreen is always willing to customize if you need a burger without a bun or something. Her Indian and Pakistani food is awesome, and others here in our office rave about the grilled fish option she prepares on Wednesdays. The Gyros are great as well. read more

This place is a cute little cafe inside of Founder's Square. In addition to deli items, they also serve Indian/Pakistani dishes on Mondays as well as have fusion options on Thursdays (ex: chicken tikka quesadillas). What really caught my eye were the Indian/Pakistani options! I interned in this building so I had the pleasure of being able to see what specials they offered each day. Each day, there was a different special and it would vary week by week. I was lucky enough to keep an eye on the specials and stop by if something sounded good to me. To the general public, it would be pretty difficult to know what options are available unless you stop by randomly and see what they have to offer (I'm sure you could also call ahead of time too). The first time I stopped by, I wanted to try their lunch special. I believe it was butter chicken over rice with a samosa and raita or aloo gobi over rice with a samosa and raita. For $6.99/plate or for $7.99 (a combination of the two entrees, samosa, raita), that price cannot be beat! Unfortunately, the first time I stopped by, they were completely out of the specials! I was pretty bummed especially since it was only noon. However, they did have 2 beef pastries ($2.50/each) and 2 beef samosas ($0.99/each) left, so I purchased those. The beef pastry was perfectly seasoned with tons of different spices all tucked inside a huge puff pastry. The samosa was seasoned a similar way but it was wrapped inside a pastry wrap similar to egg roll wrappers. I enjoyed those two items so I decided to stop by a week later to hopefully try the specials. Luckily, I was able to snag the combo deal this time around. I ordered butter chicken, aloo gobi, rice, and a vegetarian samosa. I felt that the portion was decent for the price, but I wish I had more sauce and meat (I only had like 3-4 pieces of chicken) on top of my rice. The curries weren't seasoned heavily, which is what I would expect from Indian dishes, but overall, I felt that the flavors were okay. It's a nice treat if you work in the building, but I don't see myself going out of my way if I didn't work in the building. read more

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Decent Indian food. This is a deli for the local offices hidden in the basement. Looks like a nice family run place.

If you are looking for frozen chicken strips (similar to the ones you would give a child) and some canned vegetables this is your spot. The lady here is very nice, the man is rude. read more

Love this place, Nasreen has wonderful service, and they have great food and prices!!!

Short walk from the KB Convention Center for a great quiet little lunch spot! I discovered this place via Yelp while I was in town attending a convention last year. So good I came back this year while in town for another convention. The owners are friendly and nice. The food is fresh and prepared to order. No onions in their tuna fish salad! So, I had it on wheat toast - yum! Additional seating down the hall just past the elevators - see picture. read more

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I came back to a trade show that was here in Dallas two years ago. I remembered enjoying lunch at the Founder's Square Deli. Small, family run eatery in the lower level of the building. I was happy to find them still there and enjoyed another delicious lunch (Southwest Chipotle Chicken Pasta with salad and garlic bread). All "home cooked" food. People there to serve you who are genuinely glad you are there. They serve deli type fair and other lunch staples, but the real gems are the various ethnic cuisine specials, prepared daily. Authentic flavors. Generous proportions. Ridiculously low priced. Served with gratitude. Hard combo to beat!! Well worth giving them a try! read more

"And when I told her how I made my chipotle burger, she looked at me and said, 'I want that.'" A colleague and I were in town for a psych research conference and we were looking for something quick and cheap to grab for lunch. Scrolling through my trusty Yelp app, I stumbled across this deli just a block away from our hotel. It's a really unassuming place, and you wouldn't be able to tell what's special about it just by looking at it. But from Nasreen's first smile I knew we had found a hidden gem. She chatted us up with wit and interest, telling us stories of her past customers, while preparing several orders of American comfort foods - burgers, sandwiches, salads. We ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a chicken salad pita - both were excellent and we wolfed them down with relish. I asked about her Indian offerings, and she said that they're only available on Mondays. If I were ever in Dallas again on a Monday...I'd come back here for sure! read more

I came to Dallas for the HOSA International Leadership Conference & after spending some time at the Convention Center, my group & I were looking for a lunch spot. I spotted Founder's Square Deli a 6 min. walk away with awesome reviews & brought my group here...and it was closed. But the awesome owner lady greeted us outside & was extremely kind enough to make us sandwiches! When she offered, she didn't seem even mildly annoyed by us. She even told us that she offered the same to another group that came by. I had the chicken salad sandwich on toasted wheat bread. Awesome food & superb customer service. A great experience! read more

My absolute favorite place in Dallas. Aunty Nasreen is the sweetest owner and in my opinion, serves the best homemade-ish Pakistani/Indian food in all of Dallas. Mondays are Pakistani/Indian food where one dish will be vegetarian and the other non-vegetarian. This means I usually eat one for lunch and save the other for dinner. Thursdays are where Aunty's magic shines. She makes fusion food (usually a mixture of India, Mexican, American or kebob meat) which will blow your mind. Absolute favorite so far has been the Tandoori chicken quesadillas. Her standard food list also incredibly tasty. Particular favorites are her soup and grilled cheeses (where Aunty will put grilled chicken and veggies to make a melt) as well as the gyros. Also fantastic salads! I'm unfortunately only a temporary visitor of Dallas but, I can happily say that Aunty has fed me lunch every single day for the past 10 weeks. I will truly miss her and her delicious food when I leave Dallas. read more

Delicious sandwiches! Very friendly and helpful staff. A little tough to find (located on the bottom floor of the Founder's Building) but well worth the effort! I tried the tuna salad on wheat toast and it was delicious and clearly made with care. If you want a great quick lunch option, this is it. Also, their prices are ridiculously low - seriously, raise your prices 15%, no one will even notice :-) read more

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I cant wait to go back on Monday and Thursday. Mondays special is usually indian and Thurs is fusion day. Tandoori chicken quesadilla and other interesting flavor combinations on Thursday. The couple who own it are living the dream. They care alot about food and service here. So dont go in here with an attitude and ruin it. I had a daily special turkey bacon ranch melt was really good. This is the kinda place you go when you want something different yet still tasty. I cant stress how better than average the service is for ALL of the customers. I cant wait to go back. Did i mention its like $8 a meal. Friendly staff in a great old building serving radical flavors, crayola me a new fan read more

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Excellent Indian food and good customer service. My daughter asked for a burger, we were told they were the best in town by one of the owners. My daughter agreed. Keep up the good work. read more

Back in 2019 I dined here a few times when I stumbled across this small deli in this very nice but unassuming lawyers building. Accessing this restaurant is a little difficult if you've never been here, you can go from the rear of the building through the parking ramp, or you can go through the front, the building does have security and usually you need to sign into the building, but if you ask about the restaurant you will be let back and the security will point you in the right direction. I was very happy to see they were still open in 2022 given all the past circumstances. You wouldn't expect much from a deli usually, but this place is an exception! The owner, Nashreen is a great person to talk with and is very passionate about the food she serves. The customer service provided here is well above any other restaurant I've been to in all my past years. They also sell a wide variety of items too like some over the counter medicines, candy, quick snacks, and more. My friend and I bought the burger lunch special which has a burger of your choice, a 20oz(medium) beverage and a side of fries, all for $8 which is an incredible value for downtown. The menu however does offer more than that, and I've heard on select days they offer cultural food items and apparently they're pretty good so that may be worth trying. The food was great too, every item is freshly prepared to order and the food tastes great! Overall this is a great hidden spot to dine in a very historic building with owners you wish could run any restaurant, and I recommend dining here! read more

I've eaten here 2 days in a row yesterday was my first and I think I have literally found the best eatery for lunch and it's next to my office! Nasreen and her husband own this cute little deli and it's clean inside. The food is made directly in front of you. The second you step into the building you can smell it. I recommend the tikka marsala, she makes it spicy and full of love. Nasreen's personality in herself and her food keep me coming back. read more

Burgers and fries were amazing! Everything hot and fresh off the grill. Owners are the sweetest people too! So many sweet treats to choose from too. read more

I work next door to this place. A couple of coworkers and myself found it randomly while searching for something different after moving to this building. Staff is friendly, courteous, and extremely helpful if you need help with the menu. The menu is pretty basic, but tasty. Mondays are a real treat, with 2 Indian cuisine options as their specials! Highly recommended! YUM! read more

While at the Convention Center, I was looking for a lunch spot with the family. The reviews were great, and it was a two block walk. Nasreen, the owner is fabulous! She is so friendly and welcoming, and not to mention she makes some excellent food! I highly recommend a visit if you are at a conference or find yourself downtown Dallas. read more

Must go place if you are in Dallas Downtown area or the convention center. It is tucked in a big office building, so I will call it a hidden treasure. It is a mom and pop kinda business and I think they were very sweet people, and they make everything as fresh as it could be. Always go for the special item for the day, and me and my friends ended up going 3 days in a row. read more

My orders have been incomplete on more than one occasion. I now check my order before I leave. The man tried to rip me off on items I had already purchased. After I paid the man at the register I picked up my order with the lady. I looked into my box and the order was incomplete. I asked her about the other items. She asked the man at the register and he said No. She then told me" You didn't buy them". I looked at him and he then replied " I said Yes." I'm not sure what he was thinking. I was the only one there and I heard him tell her no I didn't buy them (chips and pickles). I thought the combo came with lays chips and a pickle, after all that's what I ordered. So I don't understand why he said I didn't buy chips and pickle and why I had to request them. This experience didn't sit well with me. If I go to McDonalds and order a combo meal they aren't going to charge me and then exclude the fries and have a debate whether I paid for them or not. On another day I bought an Almond Joy that tasted terrible. I looked at the expiration date, July 2017. Its a small place to eat so I can see some products may sit for a while. I don't think this is acceptable though. I know throwing out products causes a loss of profit, but it also causes loss of consumers. The owner used to treat her employee very badly. She still smiles through her teeth when her employee doesn't do something correctly but she has gotten better about treating her like a human. It seems there is a communication barrier and I've witnessed her talk down to this adult woman like a child. Needless to say we are no longer supporting this business because of the ill practices that have been going on. read more

Great food and the staff was very friendly! The prices were excellent. This will definitely be on the list to visit the next time we're here. read more

I had a week that required me to be in downtown Dallas more than usual. We had a limited time for lunch so we had to eat close and it had to be fast. I abhor Subway; my friend used to office in this building and he suggested we would like the food. He was wrong, we didn't just like it, we loved it. It's run by a husband and wife team. Nasreen make the standard office deli fare, but also supplements it with home made dishes that were awesome. Last week we had tandoori chicken quesadillas and Indian spicy burgers. Both were fantastic. I'm glad that I don't have to be in downtown D, I can't stand tall buildings, but I am sad that I missed her butter chicken curry today. Check it out, it's cheap and well worth your time. Her Indian food was way better than the ridiculously price India West. IW should be ashamed. read more

This is a great place for breakfast and lunch. All of the food is good, but I especially like Nasreen's homemade selections on Mondays and the fish on Tuesdays. If "Nasreen's Special" is offered on the menu on a particular day, the dish changes, but will always be the best choice. She is also very accommodating and will alter certain dishes for people that prefer less carbs, vegetarian entrees, etc. read more

Not easy to find, inside of the Founders Square building, but well worth the work! Friendly staff and delicious, fresh made food. Traditional deli selection with a terrific Indian/Pakistani twist! I was visiting Dallas for the Printing United Expo and wanted a place off site to grab a bite of lunch. After reading reviews on Yelp I'm glad I went to the effort to find this little gem hidden in the basement of the Founders Square building. read more

Am in DFW for business at Omni Hotel. Discovered Founder's Deli via Yelp. Disappointed that indian food was not every day...only Mondays! Kabobs (chicken and beef) are awesome. Manchurian special was good with curry flavor. Nice option. Although a word to those short of time....call in your kabob order..it takes a while. Back in June and July. I will definitely eat here again. read more

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The Chicken Tikka Masala on Mondays is legit! They also cater the Indian and Halal food.

Awesome. Just a great little hidden lunch counter... Mondays are for Indian Curry. Generally a meat and vegetarian option. Or go with a combo. Very reasonable prices and fantastic service. read more

A co-worker brought me across the street from the federal building a week or two ago and I have already been back a few times. So good to know that we have an affordable, healthy and tasty option like this that is so close. Nazreen is a nice lady and accomodating. Had their Indian dish for Monday yesterday which was as good as everything else, but they were running out very early, by noon. read more

I love this place! The prices are reasonable and Nasreen makes the best food. The meatloaf is amazing and the chicken salad is to die for!

Omg!! What isn't good??? The grilled cheese is to die for!! Wednesday meatloaf holy cow!! Yes yes and yes!!

This place is tucked away in an office building. Going in, it looks like an airport cafeteria. It's definitely a mom and pop business, and they are the sweetest. They make you feel right at home with their warm greetings and conversations. They take pride in what they make, and I can tell by how it takes. Don't get me wrong and think this is fancy gourmet stuff. If anything, the meal I ordered felt like homemade, like I packed it myself. I ordered the Nasreen's Special, which included Tandoori Chicken, chickpea and spinach steamed, and spicy potatoes. I also added on an egg roll and croissant, since they looked so good. The potatoes were great, but closer to the end, I felt most of the kick which got me a little sweaty. The steamed chickpea spinach combo had a lot of flavor and a great broth. The tandoori chicken was soft and moist, with a sauce that packed a punch of flavor. The croissant was made in house, and it was flakey and fluffy. I'm not sure how their burgers and sandwiches taste, but if they are anything like their Nasreen Special, then it will sure be a winner. read more

Some of the most delicious food at rock bottom prices. The puff pastry was only $2 and enough for lunch. Add a snapple for only 99 cents. Are you serious? Excellent food that is cheaper than mcdonalds across the street? And homemade by the owner who is a very sweet southeast Asian woman. Will be back! read more

Awesome owner. It's like going to your mom's place. Cheap, quick, good eats. What more can you ask for from a deli. :)

I have to agree with Sameer, Founders Square deli is awesome! Of course I am a little biased as I work in the building. Not only is the Indian food great each day but the burgers and sanwhiches and other daily specials area great too! These folks do it all, and do everything good. Many people from the neighboring buildings in the area have found this little jewel and more should. The building has a wonderful atrium to eat in too. read more

I love the grilled chicken salad! Grilled vegetables, chicken, and cheese served on a bed of artesian lettuce...I like it with jalapeños added. Generous portions! Great if you are on a diet!!! read more

The food here is great. Service was exceptional and their are plenty of places to sit. The place is a little hard to find. It is in the Founders Square Building and located below ground level. All in all try it if you're by it. read more

Excellent Vegie Burger! Great service with a big smile. I wish I had it closer to my work.

I fully agree with Brent S, Matt O and Sameer M. I can't say enough good things about this place, not only the customer service but the food is out of this world, exceptionally awesome. I work across the street and try to each lunch here at least 3-4 times a week! read more