I'm from New York, and I've never had a bad sandwich here....evah!…read more Love the Meatball, the Pastrami, The Italian - even a simple Roast beef. I think Franks is one of the best Deli's in the area....bar none!

FIRST OFF! When asking how do you make your Meatball…read moreSandwich there is 1 correct answer! These guys NAILED IT! I know some of you are uneducated about the quality of a meatball sandwich & that's ok, I'm not judging so do not be offended. To begin... This is a neighborhood place just like back east , nestled in a neighborhood on the corner hidden from the strip mall garbage. When you come here, and you better, do not be distracted by the path to tasty food. It is in an older neighborhood with minimal parking but fantastic personalities, service & FOOD! Upon entry it's a time warp for us who grew up in a time that was better. This is a good Olde Fashion deli that sells great food with amazing service. Franks is a family place. Back to the real topic... Meatball Sandwich; when you ask what is the cheese that use & the owner is educated on quality be states "Provolone on the bottom, Mozzarella on top" just know you're in the right place! The flavor is top notch, added some cherry peppers to spice it up just right, bell peppers & onions are standard. Took it to go, drove about 20 minutes to where I needed to be, the aroma was teasing me, the concern of the sandwich being cold or soggy rang in my mind while driving the 17 to the 10.. I was nervous, anxious & salivating.... Opening the togo container to see the glorious sandwich! The meatballs are still hot, the sauce is holding place & the bread is still bread, not some soggy remnant of dough! Thank you for the pride, quality & tasty sandwich.

Several years ago I tried Romanelli's food at the Farmers market at Sun City. I thought their…read moremeatballs were very good. My brother saw their Facebook page and thought we should have lunch at their deli in Phoenix. We brought our friend along and made it a threesome. My brother and I had the Robert's Special (Roast Beef, Pastrami, Provolone Cheese, Tomato, Mayo & Onion, Served Hot). My friend had the George's Special (Ham, Capicolla, Salami, Mortadella, Pepperoni, Provolone, and Hot Peppers or Sweet Peppers). The consensus was unanimous. The bread is great. The meat was too! To finish off our meal we all had a Cannoli. Magnifico. The crunchy shell was dusted with powdered sugar and the filling was sweet and creamy. There is an array of Sandwiches, entrees, soups , and specials. Same for the bakery. A sweet list of cakes, cookies etc. Parking can be a problem. Not enough spaces to park. I suggest you have your lunch earlier than noon. Tables will be full at that time. Looking forward to trying something different on my next visit.

They are Always busy! Food is consistently good. Im…read moreReferring to the cheeses, cold cuts and refrigerated goods. If you are of Italian descent, you will find a large variety of canned tomatoes/vegetables, pastas, Italian rice for risotto, olive oils, cookies and Italian flour for homemade pizza. Like true Italians, they have Fresh breads and ready meals. They also serve sandwiches. You won't be disappointed.

The line is always out the door. My order is always the same. A Fireman, which is a Liz bagel with…read morethe works. Cream cheese, capers, tomato slice and onion. The other is the Morning Medic. Egg bagel, egg, cheese, ham, cream cheese. Here's the important part. The water the bagels cook in is made with water imported from Brooklyn Yo skip the line you MUST CALL IN YOUR ORDER. it may take 100 redials but trust me. That's the only way to go.

Okay so we're not super local to this place, but I saw it on a Nextdoor App discussion and my…read morefriend popped by and brought me a few. We had a cheese and onion bagel. The outer crunch was good, but they were quite dense otherwise. The cheese was a slice of maybe Swiss just laid on top. I prefer a grated cheese. The onion wasn't as oniony if I can even say that. Good, but I have a favorite place in Scottsdale that still reigns supreme in AZ for me.

First time here and asked the cashier for recommendations. She said her favorite was the steak and…read morecheese but the most popular was the bomb. We ordered both and they were great. Will definitely come back!

Great big sandwich with fresh sliced meat great bread made to order . Perfection takes time give…read moreyourself 15-20 minutes for it to be made because he is slicing everything to order.

Ever since my Yelp friend Teri R. reviewed this place, I've had on my radar to try. When my mom…read morewanted to find a place near the rental car place my auntie from England had to drop her rental off, we decided to dine here then take her to the airport. I saw this location had some good seating to have 10 of us as a send off. The staff was incredibly friendly, and even offered extra chairs and help move tables if needed. What We Ordered: - German Potato Salad: My cousin ordered and really liked it. I'm not a fan of German potato salad, so I didn't enjoy the flavor. I'll stick to my potato salad. - Potato Salad: Pretty decent for a potato salad, but nothing standout for me. - Meatball Sub: My cousin and his son split this, and they said it was quite large. They wished it had more sauce, but still overall a decent meatball sub. - Caesar Salad + Chicken: I couldn't snap a photo before my cousin's girlfriend and his daughter tore into this. They seemed very pleased with the salad and at a glance, it looked pretty delicious. - Philly Cheesesteak: My dad said it was very good and ate the whole thing! - Roasted Veggie Wrap: My mom said it was nice, and veggies are refreshing on a hot summer day. It was wrapped well, and enjoyed the umami of the mushrooms and balsamic glaze. - Pastrami Reuben: I loved this sandwich! The pastrami was delicious, and I'm excited to have leftovers which is saying something. I'm not usually one to look forward to leftovers. - Turkey & Swiss Wrap: My auntie throughly enjoyed this, and said it was the perfect last meal in America before heading back to England. - Chef Salad: My auntie and I split this to have a bit of veg. Lovely salad with lots of ingredients that complimented each other well. - The American (Reuben-style): My cousin really enjoyed this sandwich and said it was quite large. Next time, she could easily split with me or her fiancée. - Cuban: My cousin's fiancée ordered this and said it's the best Cuban sandwich he's ever had! Quite high remarks. Honestly, I'm not sure I could pick a better place. Very friendly, quick service, and great eats. Definitely return to this location when in the area, and will recommend to family and friends.

Knuckle Sandwich has got to be the only sandwich shop in AZ that has the best and freshest…read moreingredients on each and every crafted sandwich they came up up. My Turkey sandwich was made with pulled turkey meat!! Fresh to def I washed it down with Kool-aide! So good. Brought me back to my childhood The service is always kind and helpful The dining room is large Locally owned and operated! Support your small businesses

Stopped in for lunch, greeted with a friendly hello I decided on the hot Soppressata and Pecorino…read morepanini. Really good with a nice kick. Always a great place, very comfortable and the service is great.

It's Arizona Restaurant week and she-who-must-be-obeyed and I decided to dine at Dolce Vita Italian…read moreGrocer as it's became our favorite East Valley purveyor of gelato. We each selected the $44 set meal that included a Caprese salad and bread, fried calamari, hot bruschetta ragu, Sicilian-style lasagna and, ta da, gelato for desert. The fresh mozzarella was so gorgeous we ordered 2 balls to takeaway. Hot bruschetta ragu was simply lovely bread topped with a meat ragu and melted mozzarella. Honestly, we've had better calamari and would prefer a marinara sauce versus what tasted like French fry sauce. The lasagna was delicious and the serving of such a size we happily brought some home. My partner ordered South Africa Dark chocolate and Reese's gelato whilst I ordered Madagascar vanilla and key lime gelato. Whilst Dolce Vita is a restaurant it felt and tasted as if we were eating at someone's home. The young staff were super attentive and very knowledgeable about all on offer. I highly recommend you give Dolce Vita a go!

Finally leaving a review even though I've been here many times. First, the service is top tier…read more Theyre always friendly and willing to go out of their way for customers. Second, food is delicious. Do I wish they had chopped cheese or cheese steak everyday? Yes! It's delicious but I understand. Third, it's a cute little clean deli with plenty of seating. Yes it can get busy during rush hour but just share a table. That's what

Are the sandwiches a bit high priced? Yes but, and this is important, they are entirely worth every…read morepenny. Every item on their menu is absolutely worth the price. Every sandwich, pizza, and entree worth every penny. The staff are all awesome and friendly but there are few of them. So here is the only caveat, don't be in a hurry. Service is not fast. They will get to you when they get to you. It is a small crowded market. It's not fancy or romantic, it's not meant to be. Sit, wait, talk to strangers and eat. You'll be fine. I love it here.

After a long waited update on my review, I'm happy to say that DeFalco's has won my tastebuds!…read more This is a local business that truly cares about their customers and values the quality of their food! From the deli selections and warm dishes to your overall experience. They want you to enjoy every last bite and interaction. My first experience with DeFalco's wasn't what I expected and I think it was because of the pesto sandwich that was overhyped online. However I shouldn't have been so quick to judge them off that one dish! The management team reached out right away and asked that I give them another go! And so I did!! We ordered two pizzas (Margherita and sausage) as well as their chicken pasta! Instantly obsessed and one of the best pizza I've had in Phoenix!! Thank you so much to the team at DeFalco's for caring for your customers and pouring love into the food and community!!

maybe i'm spoiled by Bay Cities Deli in Santa Monica, but when you tell me you're an Italian…read moredeli/restaurant, i expect hot and cold items in a glass case that i can see when i first walk in, and a kitchen more front-facing, and open. i also want your restaurant to smell like food. we finally made it to the Falcon after many years of wanting to try it out. parking is pretty agreeable, with many spaces available. HOWEVER, after walking in on a fairly-busy Saturday, DeFalco's was not welcoming, no one greeted us, it was confusing, no clear line or organization to queue people to order/pick-up/ask questions/etc. it smelled of nothing, not food. the Denny's-like kitchen was in the back. the only thing front-facing was a few cold salads beyond the mass of people looking at menus and in general not knowing where to order or go. so it was tough to even get a looksy at that junk. i went to use the restroom before we ordered, as one does...there was a gentleman already using the one urinal, so i hopped into the stall to peepee, but unfortuntately the toilet had lots of poop stains all over the bowl. this is gross. i do not want to eat here and think about your poopy bathroom. not welcoming, not organized, too much visible poop. no, thank you. bye.

Great subs, great service! S/o Tamara! Highly recommend the yellow submarine or the paisley park…read morepesto.

Price and quality did not match…read more I ordered the pastrami sandwich and immediately noticed some cost cutting choices, like butter flavored spray (can we use real butter) US Foods/Chef's Store sourdough bread, (can we use real sourdough bread) and a microwave sitting next to the griddle (which the griddle looks like it has not been cleaned very often). I didn't think much of it at first, but then I watched the owner heat the pastrami in the microwave before assembling the sandwich. I've never had a deli sandwich prepared that way right in front of me, and it was disappointing. She also pulled out a large bag of Taylor Farms shredded lettuce. I asked for no lettuce, and she joked that "people don't want lettuce anymore." Given the recent news surrounding Taylor Farms, that comment didn't exactly inspire confidence. What really surprised me was that the pastrami was placed in a plastic basket and microwaved. Whether or not it's considered safe, seeing food heated that way wasn't very appetizing. Looking around, there also didn't appear to be any real kitchen equipment for preparing hot sandwiches beyond a microwave. A Blackstone griddle or even a quality countertop oven would have inspired much more confidence in the food, especially considering the owner's Yelp responses emphasizing the quality of their sandwiches. From what I experienced, the preparation didn't match those claims. In the end, we ordered just one pastrami sandwich and one beer, and the total came to about $25, with the sandwich alone costing over $17. For that price, I expected much better ingredients and preparation. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match the cost. We tried to be as nice as possible but we left feeling pretty disappointed and couldn't wait to get out of there.

Pastrami Ruben on homemade sourdough…read more Do you need me to say it slower? Yummmmmmmm! Put your phone down Go there Eat one!

First time checking it out for lunch! I got a 6" #3 Turkey with cheddar, hot, no tomatoes. The…read morebread is great! The size of the sandwhich was enough for lunch, however to add on chips and a drink was $3+, and if you wanted to add any extra toppings it was .25 each. The food was a little pricey, but the flavor was good. I would come back and try a soup bowl next time. 10/10 customer service, the guy who helped me was very nice! 8/10 recommend for food quality 6/10 for the price.