First of all, this place feels like a NYC-style eatery in the best way. The artwork is beautiful, and the blue-green color scheme makes it a really nice space to sit and enjoy your food. They also offer a 5% discount if you pay in cash, which is a nice bonus. I got "The Hummer," which has turkey, feta, black olives, tomato, onion, and lettuce on rye-pumpernickel with mayonnaise and house dressing. It was so good. The bread was SUPER YUMMY and looked beautiful too (if you care about aesthetics). All the flavors blended together really well without anything overpowering, and it had this refreshing quality to it that made it stand out. I would definitely order it again. My partner got "The Sauté," which is turkey with Parmesan, Cheddar, Swiss, and a mix of sautéed onions, peppers, and mushrooms on a warm poppy seed roll, plus lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and house dressing. The roll was good and it was very flavorful but is was the combination of the veggies, turkey, and melted cheeses gave it a lot of depth. Everything tasted fresh. I got a combo with Mrs. Vickie's salt and vinegar chips, which is always a good sign. And the sweet tea--wow. It wasn't overly sweet, but what really stood out was the flavor. You could actually taste the tea, with slightly minty, earthy notes that made it feel really well done. That's rare. Overall, for what this place is, it deserves all stars. The staff was kind and helpful, the food came out quickly, and everything we had was genuinely good. P.S. There is no photos because I forgot due to it being so da** good! read more

After moving back to Tallahassee, one of our first lunches was Hopkin's Eatery. I ordered a Cobb salad so large, we split it and still had leftovers. Whether you are craving a fresh salad, a savory sandwich, or s comforting bowl of soup, Hopkins has what you want and at a great price, and you can be sure it will be served with outstanding service and conversation. We dined at the Market Street location which is quaint and convenient to all of your NE Tallahassee shopping. It's truly a landmark in Tallahassee. Their fresh brewed tea is the perfect top off to your meal, and don't forget to order a slice of cake too. read more

Hopkins Eatery - Hopkins Cobb Salad with homemade Blue Cheese dressing. It was enormous! - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I have been going to your restaurant since you opened your first store on Monroe St. Yesterday I visited your store on Monroe street in the publix shopping center. I ordered a cobb salad. There was so much GORGONZOL CHESSE , I couldn't taste anything else on the salad. It was busy so I waited for someone to help me. Finally the cashier ask me what was wrong. I explain the problem and she threw the menu down the counter and said you should have read the menu. I love that cheese and had no problem with the taste , but it was too much. Then the manager came out and asked me what the problem was. I once again explain my problem again. He said let me pick the cheese off. I was mortified. I asked for a new salad. They never said they were sorry or how can we make it better. I did get a fresh salad. read more

Love their unique sandwiches- my fav is The Guac. Many more are worth a try including the meatloaf. The desserts are wonderful both the cakes & bar cookies. Great casual atmosphere plus a killer website online ordering system read more

ordered my favirite, the guac. new, understandable, higher price, contents WAY DOWN. maybe one microslice of turkey, couldnt find yhe guacamole, mainly just lots if lettuce, some cheese, some tomatoes. mainly just a lettuce and cheese sandwich. seriously disappointing. wont be back. read more

Hopkins Eatery - lots if lettuce, some tomatoes, cheese slice, micro turkey, guacamole? who can tell? - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

I don't live in Tallahassee anymore, but this is one of those places that I will go out of my way to visit every time I am there. They have excellent sandwiches and salads. The dressings are homemade and delicious. My go-to sandwich is the Zorba, which is a Greek salad on bread. So. So. Delicious. This isn't really a fancy date kinda place, but if you want a great lunch, it's a local fave. read more

Hopkins Eatery - Zorba sandwich (without olives) - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

I arrived about 3:30 and ordered a meatloaf sandwich with no sprouts and with mayo. It was delicious I especially like the Parmesan sauce on it. I also ordered chili which they said was mild. It was good but salty. When I got home I added some Tiger sauce for a bit more heat. Their soups are amazing and I liked this despite the saltiness. This was a very good meal and I will definitely return. read more

Absolutely amazing as always! My go tos are usually the Guac sandwich or the Cobb Salad... but of course the famous chicken Tetrazzini is without a doubt the best thing in the world!! :) read more

If I could give this place ZERO stars, I would. We walked in at 3:20, ordered sandwiches, and instead of treating us like paying customers, the staff packed our food to go and told us we couldn't eat inside because they "close at 4." Meanwhile, other people were sitting and eating with no problem. To make matters worse, they actually suggested we could sit outside the locked doors in 95-degree heat to eat our food. Absolutely unbelievable. The disrespect and lack of basic customer service were appalling. If you don't want customers after 3:00, then lock the doors and stop wasting people's time and money. We asked for a refund and walked out -- and I will never step foot in this place again. read more

This is a beloved local lunch spot. They offer salads, soups, and homemade cake pieces. Chicken Tetrazzini salad was large and delicious with a unique Russian type dressing called "Italian Dressing" Unfortunately, I would not recommend the Meatloaf sándwich which was too small and did not satisfy a normal appetite. We had chocolate chip cake with caramel icing and also a blueberry cake. Both were delicious. read more

Hopkins Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Traveling through and wanted to eat something fast but not a chain restaurant. The moment we walked in I new from the smell of fresh bread that this was a good stop. So impressed with the food and the attitude of happy people. My Lady Bird sandwich (changed to a poppyseed roll) and my husbands Cuban sandwich were both fantastic! I definitely recommend to anyone wanting a real sandwich shop! read more

I stopped in late on a Tuesday. The location is very convenient to I-10 when commutting across the panhandle. Very simple setting, quick counter service and the Ultimate Turkey was a great sandwich! I'll definitely stop back in when driving across FL the next time. read more

I wanted to do a one star review for the service I get here but I'm not that cruel!!! Hopkins food is always good I'm doing this review/rating because the service I just received and have received in the past. It always SUCKS. Today I placed an order online at 1040 ish for a 1130a pick up. I walk in at 1140 hoping my food is ready and of course it's not as always. Im standing there waiting. I'm seeing people who just walked in and ordered get their food before me. I had 3 items nothing too difficult to make. As im standing there one of the cooks comes out to say something about my order because I wanted no mushrooms. I told the guy at the pick section that it was fine to have the mushrooms. It took him 5 minutes to go back and tell the cook I said it was ok. He seemed all over the place. Now I'm just waiting so from 1140 to almost noon and I placed my order online is pretty ridiculous. He hands me my food and I don't even get a have a nice day. Um?!? rude! read more

I love this place! Apparently everybody else does too because it's almost always packed! Since I'm a vegetarian, I usually get the garden sandwich or a Greek salad. Anything I get there is always fresh and delicious. read more

Hopkins Eatery - a man and a woman standing at a counter - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Excellent food and great prices too. We had the meatloaf sandwich and the regular sized cashew chicken salad plate. Just FYI the plate was HUGE. Both items were really good and we would definitely stop here again, but next time we'd get the sandwich and a mini plate! read more

Hopkins Eatery - Meatloaf sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Same place as I used to eat at when they were next to my office on N Monroe. I ordered a Rachel but it had too much sauce and stringy lettuce and not enough meat. Love the desserts! read more

My friend and I enjoyed a very delicious lunch at Hopkins the other day - our 1st time eating there. We usually go around 11am so there was no line. We ordered and our food was quickly served. We both had the chicken tetrazzini salad - AMAZING!! It's a very delicious salad of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions and green peppers topped with a portion of fettuccine noodles and chicken salad comes with house dressing, but I chose the creamy house dressing (and my friend chose the blue cheese). The place is nice and clean and offer a few cakes and cookies for dessert. I understand they can get quite busy in the day. We both definitely will be back or get it to go at least!! read more

Hopkins Eatery - Chicken Tetrazinni Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

ATMOSPHERE: Small, quaint and casual cafe. FOOD: Extremely flavorful and filling. The menu has a good variety of options mainly sandwiches, soups and salads and price points are appropriate. I always get the Chef's salad with all turkey since I don't eat pork. I love that they put sprouts on their salad, serve it with crackers and have dressings beyond your common and typical "ranch and Italian." The salads come in two sizes and the small is called a "mini" but do not be fooled by the name. The "mini" is a huge salad that is definitely enough to fill up an adult. The presentation on the salads are great and although I don't typically like "large chunks" of vegetables on my salads, this one is amazing. I simply take a knife and make the tomatoes and peppers small enough for my liking. This is one of the best places in town for a salad! SERVICE: The customer service is quick and efficient. I usually call in an order. LOCATION: Parking lot PROs- Flavorful food. Good variety on menu. Good portions CONs- Even if requested, they will not pre-toss your salad in dressing unless you order a caesar. read more

Meatloaf sandwich was yummy. The potato salad was different but also very good. The heath bars they should be outlawed! Lol

Passing thru Tally, this stop was perfect. Easy on/off the i-10. Great food, friendly people.

Whether it is this location or the location on Monroe, Hopkins is a favorite in my family. Though I usually frequent the Monroe location because I work near there, the quality of salads, sandwiches, soups, and cakes is consistent at the Market St. location as well. While the Monroe location is a bit more eclectic in its décor, both restaurants have room for quite a few patrons to come and try their varied options. I could eat at Hopkins every day of the week and not get bored because they have so many sandwiches and salad options to choose from. In addition, they have daily specials where you can get half of a featured sandwich and a cup of their soup of the day. I highly recommend their potato soup (don't remember if it is baked potato or the exact name but it is flavorful and has the right liquid combination where it is not too thick nor liquidy). Their salad dressings are from scratch and their cake slices vary by day but they always have their "bars" which are like giant brownie-like concoctions that are moist and sweet as well. If you haven't tried Hopkins, I highly recommend stopping into any of their locations and trying any one of their options today! read more

The Tuna salad recipe has changed and it used to be my favorite sandwich. I don't know if it's a different type of mayo but it tastes spoiled to me now. I wish they would go back to their original recipe. read more

Excellent counter service. Fresh ingredients. I had the cashew chicken salad based on the reviews. Thanks fellow yelpers- you're spot on.

Very good. We have been coming to eat here for years. Always a great consistent place for soup, salad and sandwiches. Had the Sauté which was outstanding and a slice of Italian Creme cake which was also very good. read more

I still love Hopkins (Market Street site) but over the course of the past 2 years things have changed... and I get it: Covid, inflation, everyone needs workers. But in the past 5 years since I've been back in Tally full time the cost of the lunch special has increased $3 while the soup container size has decreased, the drink cup sizes have decreased, the amount of the sandwich meat has also decreased... and the overturn of staff is definitely changed. I began noticing these changes when the new register system was implemented a while back (last year maybe?). The staff I recognized for years is long gone - and I get ppl move on especially in this industry - I know because I worked it when I was younger. Today however I first witnessed one employee slightly berating another that they weren't doing their job or much of anything (not sure if that was her job or not I've just never witnessed anything like that here). I ordered a 1/2 Linda Special - while the sprouts & tomato were plenty there was barely any turkey. My sweetened mint tea was more tea than mint, or sweet - something I've never experienced. My husband did remark his baked chicken salad was very flavorful & it did have a good amount of chicken, so there's that. I guess it simply seems as tho the overall quality has taken a step down from what I've grown accustomed to over these past years. read more

Hopkins Eatery - Potato Salad - soooo yummy!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Headed out on vacation from Jacksonville to Austin Texas and decided to stop on the way in Tallahassee to grab a bite of lunch at Hopkins Eatery. We used to live in Talley and it was one of our favorite places for lunch. They have a great selection of piled high specialty sandwiches and every day a couple of home made soups as well. Everything is extra fresh, and really flavorful. We love this place. The people are kind. Parking is easy. Service is fast. My wife had the Turkey and Hummus on Rye! I had the Meatloaf Sammy with a cup of Black Bean Soup. Our food came out quickly. It was yummy. The prices are very fair. Parking is easy right out front. It's not far off the interstate, so it's very easy to get to and jump right back on the interstate. If you're in Tallahassee and looking for a great place to have lunch put Hopkins Eatery on your list. read more

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I've been coming to Hopkins since 1983. Never disappoints! Everything is great. My favorites are the ultimate turkey on rye-pumpernickel, Cordon Blue sandwiches, tetrazzini salad, chef salad, and all the desserts. read more

Pretty neat sandwich shop that has a nice store front with plants! The roast beef sandwich I got was pretty big and full of all of its moist items and beef that was good. By the end of my sandwich my hands were pretty wet, so that means I had a good time. Had a few sips of the sweet tea and it was really refreshing and different from other sweet tea so it was good too! read more

Hopkins Eatery - Outside area - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I love Hopkins. I cannot sing enough of their praises. If you want an amazing salad that is probably so guilty it shouldn't be called a salad- get the chicken tetrazzini salad. It's incredible. It's life changing. I love it so much I want to name my first born after it. There are other amazing things on the menu- like the hummer sandwich- but I stick to my tried And true salad and regret nothing. Make sure to ask about what deserts they have too! They change daily and some of their cakes and bars and cookies are very yummy! read more

This is a great local spot if you are just passing through Tally but don't want to go too far of I-10 and are looking for some good food without a long wait. As recommended by other Yelpers, I got the mini Greek salad and added chicken. It was a great portion for lunch and was loaded with anchovies, olives, and a delicious potato salad! I definitely left very satisfied with my taste buds happy and my full belly even happier. I would easily stop back in if I'm ever on another road trip passing through! read more

Hopkins Eatery - Mini Greek salad with grilled chicken added. Yum!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

I love Hopkins! Been coming for over 25 years. I love the Linda Special sandwich, Tetrazzini salad and Salad Nicoise. My family also likes the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich. Love the innovative combination of items. read more

When visitors ask me, "Where do the locals eat lunch?", I always tell them, "Hopkins!", because they have the greatest tasting sandwiches in town! It's a small, but homey diner, but it is big at heart! No matter how busy they are, or how long the line looks, Hopkins Eatery staff gets you in and out in a matter of minutes. Their staff is friendly, professional, and quick, but most of all, ACCURATE! I have never had an order with a mistake, and I'm always switching it up and going off-menu! My favorite sandwich is the Hawaiian, thinly sliced smoked ham with a slab of cream cheese, a slice of pineapple, and shredded lettuce, all on a poppyseed bun! Not that sophisticated, but certainly delicious! The smokiness of the ham mixed with the sweet taste of the pineapple and cheese is a wonderful blend of flavors! In addition to sandwiches, they have some fantastic, fresh homemade cake slices that are just a glorious piece of heaven! Carrot, hummingbird, chocolate...whatever they are serving that day, it is delicious! My last cake was carrot with buttercream icing...perfect combination ! No matter what size your party, there is plentiful seating, both inside and out. I usually grab a couple lunches and go, but eating in is an option if you just want to kick back and relax. It's a casual, homey environment, so come on in and sit a spell! read more

Salads have been one of their best items but their lettuce has been consistently terrible; wilted brown and sometimes even black. The only thing that looked fresh was the filler cabbage. The tomatoes are a lovely pink even in season. I really hope they can turn it around. So many people love this place. read more

Great little gem! There was a line when we got there but it moved fast and the food came out quickly. All the sandwiches we had were great. I would definitely be back again. read more

Wanna know where obsessions are born? Right here at Hopkin's Eatery. Try the turkey and hummus (with feta and olives) on rye. Sandwich nirvana! Ahhhhh enlightenment... read more

Hopkins Eatery - Behold, the Hummer (hummus, turkey, feta, olives, tomato, onion, lettuce, and their house dressing, on rye). Perfection! - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

We visit Tallahassee often and have the hardest time finding clean eating restaurants. Came across this restaurant and was extremely pleased with the whole presentation. Not only was the food good and fresh, the southern charm and hospitality was an added bonus. We will definitely come here again. read more

Hopkins Eatery - Restaurant Location N. Monroe - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Again, based on reviews posted on Yelp, I chose to visit Hopkins Eatery for an early dinner. The atmosphere was nothing special; it just looks like a regular deli with tables and chairs. The place was empty. For starters, I ordered the Walnut Gorgonzola Salad because it sounded so good on the menu. Big mistake. It simply consisted of leaf lettuce, canned mandarin oranges, walnuts, cheese, and store bought balsamic dressing. I did not care for it at all. I ordered the Linda's Special sandwich and opted for pumpernickel instead of the rye bread on which it is typically served. The sandwich was tasty and fresh. I ordered a side of the potato salad which was the BEST potato salad I have tasted in a long time. It isn't the usual potato salad drenched in mayo. This was more of a "German style" potato salad. It was absolutely delicious! For dessert, I ordered the "Heath Bar", which was a bar-style cookie topped with chocolate. It was amazing!!! And finally, I ordered a cup of coffee. I was directed to the styrofoam cups stacked on the corner of the counter, then to their soft drink station where I located a coffee pot half filled with coffee. I asked for creamer and was told to use creamer packs (store bought minis), that I found in the corner. Since I was taking the coffee to go, I asked for a lid, as no lids or stirrers were in sight. A bearded young man walked out from behind the counter, glanced toward the drink station, sighed deeply, and pointed me back toward the drink station. The only lids available were plastic coated soft drink lids. I tried explaining this to him and in a very gruff manner he replied, "well that's all we have!" Well, well! Alrighty then.... read more

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Exactly what you want! A little over priced I think, should include chips or at least a pickle for a $10 sandwich. I would give it 5 stars but I think for a link sub it just a bit much. The sub the three of us had was great! I would go back if I am in the area again. read more

Now this is a place that reminds me of the family table. You come in and everyone is nice and happy to see you. I ate here many times in the weeks that I spent here. The meatloaf sandwich was by far my favorite of mine. Then the italian sub is right up there too. The place is really crowded at lunch time but the kitchen runs quick. Now it is a pretty much a self serve place. with everything easy to get to. So next time that I'm in Tallahassee kellearn area I'll be back. This is a nice watering hole in the food desert of tally. read more

Hopkins Eatery - The meatloaf sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Visited this Hopkins today. I go here at least twice per month. Much to my dismay, my bread was stale and the ingredients were nearly 1/2 of what I normally receive. This is the second time this has happened. One more try before strick three, you're out. Really disappointed. Staff was hauty and unhelpful, not the friendly welcoming place it once was. read more