Here's a more natural **Google review** version:…read more Service was the biggest issue here. One of the young ladies was very off-putting -- not rude, just not welcoming. The pancake tacos felt gimmicky and didn't hold together well, so I ended up cutting them up on my plate. They didn't taste bad, but the taco stands were silly. A 97 score isn't terrible, but it's not especially impressive either. Overall, the service killed the experience for me, and I won't be back.

This was my first visit to the Counter. We arrived in time for their lunch menu, and there was lots…read moreto choose from. This place has great black and white decor, with lots of plants. Makes it feel very welcoming. We tried two of the sandwiches, the Americano, which had house roasted roast beef, caramelized onions, mushrooms, aoli dressing. So delicious. The bread is really soft too. You get a choice of chips or potato salad, also house made. Potato salad is very good, not at all mayonnaise overpowering or gummy. The other sandwich was the South of Philly Cheesesteak. Shaved meat with cheddar cheese. Very, very good. The Counter has a small area of seats from front to back plus a little area outside to sit. They are located between stores in a strip mall, but easy to find. Next time, I'll have to try their breakfast menu, as I can tell from the other reviews that they are large and tasty.

Staff was helpful, funny and really pleasant. Sandwiches were great and large enough that we took…read morehalf to go as well. The space is small with only a handful of tables so just be aware if you intend to stay. They are popular and busy at lunchtime. I'm originally from up north but have relocated south years ago. This is the kind of deli I've been missing!

I can see why this place has so many good reviews, and why the line was out the door!!…read more Large menu with a lot of options to choose from. Quick efficient crew who worked as a great team. I went with the Angel - and it did not disappoint! It does lose a star because - there's only one kind of bread to choose from. I'm a wheat girl and they only have white. I wish they put a little more mayo on my bread..I could barely taste it.

The name captures the aesthetic - old tyme Italian Market. Walk into a small market with a deli…read morecase full of meats, cheeses, antipasto, and arancini. Find another case with a variety of steaks ready to be cut - ribeye and NY strip were just a few examples. The cases have oils and spices to enhance your cooking. At lunchtime on Saturday there was a line to order sandwiches but it moved pretty quickly. The meats, peppers, seasoning, and bread far surpass anything you'd get at a chain sub shop. Half a sandwich filled me up which meant I got to enjoy the rest for lunch the next day. Between cold cuts, paninis, and hot sandwiches there are a variety of sandwich options. Grab one of the tables inside or sit at a table on the sidewalk on a nice day and enjoy a great lunch at Ferrucci's.

My jaw hurts from chewing on the hard crusty bread from my sandwich…read more I decided to give this place another try after my lackluster first experience. Unfortunately, it fell short, again. None of the sandwiches I've tried have blown me away. Theyre not bad, but not memorable. Limited selection in the prepared foods counter. Service is okay. The people who take your order are friendly but the woman who checked me out kinda wasn't. For an Italian deli (and I'm Italian with high expectations) this is a no from me.

I've been a fan of NYBS's restaurant since they opened, and my husband and I would visit at least…read moreonce a month for dinner.  Unfortunately, after a few recent bad experiences, we won't be returning.   My biggest issues recently have been - * Excessive salt on the Salmon BLT sandwich and meatballs - formerly, two of our favorite dishes * Smoked salmon fonduta - heating smoked salmon made this a fishy, unpalatable appetizer * Hamburger overcooked and dry, even with the added (very thinly sliced) cheddar cheese * Soggy fries * Crabcake aioli too sweet * Not enough servers to handle the demand in the restaurant, and we've noticed some turnover, too   I appreciate that NYBS offers reasonably priced specials and beverages, but their food quality has declined significantly since we first started eating there.  The only things we still enjoy are the steak flight, wings, and gouda and bacon macaroni and cheese.  It pains me to say this, but we are done. The decline in food quality and inattentive service have removed this restaurant from our rotation.

Love the quality of meat here and the pork chops are outstanding…read more Really friendly counter support and the dine-in experience is wonderful.

Best Rueben in Statesville! And the sauce! Even the water is delicious! And the ice! The staff are…read moresuper-nice, too!

My family stopped here on a road trip and I was pretty disappointed…read more We came right at opening and it was pretty quiet, but it was definitely bustling by the time we left. Our server did a pretty mediocre job, if I'm being real - she took our orders and delivered the food but pretty much didn't check on us for the entire meal, and I ended up having to take my trash to the front counter to get rid of it, since no one was bussing the table. I got the Chicken Power Pita and I was underwhelmed with it. The pita was soggy and cold, and everything inside felt mushy and a bit flavorless. My wife's roast beef sandwich was also extremely lacking, although she did like the bread. Weirdly, she wanted lettuce, tomato, and onion on it, and the server told us that they didn't offer onion. Why does a deli not have sliced onion for its sandwiches? On the positive side, my father-in-law really liked his chili. Because we got there so early, we found parking on the street, but I'm not sure how easy it'd be to find parking if you came during normal lunch hours. Inside the restaurant, it had standard deli vibes. I would definitely not come back here if I was stopping in Statesville for lunch.

Really solid. The…read morecommercialization of bagels has changed many offerings into soft, overly flavored nonsense. Not sure this is QUITE NY, but a damn good attempt in the south. Casual quick serve spot with bagels and cream cheese and a variety of deli sandwiches ... served on bagels. Nothing fancy. Fountain sodas. Chips. Solid breakfast or lunch. ...And the bagels are much more authentic than you'll find at the chains. Proper crusty outsides. With authentic varieties like plain, and salt, and onion, and sesame, and poppy, and everything...and, yes, some nonsense bagels like chocolate chip (if you must).

Vibe is amazing great service and food comes out quick the food is delicious. People are kind and…read moreit is a clean environment.

Nothing says "Saturday morning" quite like a busy bagel shop, and this place was absolutely…read morehopping. The line was steady, the staff was hustling, and the smell of fresh bagels made the wait totally worth it. There had to be 15+ people hustling behind the counter (probably even more in the back), and despite constant flow of people coming in and what looked like nonstop online/call in orders, they had the operation running like a well-oiled machine. I ordered almost immediately, it just took a little while for the food to come out, which honestly was understandable considering how busy they were. The menu is huge with tons of bagel and cream cheese options, plus plenty of specialty sandwiches if you don't feel like building your own. I grabbed the Italiano special, a cheesesteak with the works, and two Asiago bagels for the next day (they're closed Sundays, so plan ahead!). The Asiago bagels were excellent, even the next morning they held up to perfection. The cheesesteak had great flavor with peppers and onions, though I would've loved a little more meat and a little less bread. The Italiano was also really tasty, but my order wasn't quite right. I asked for no roasted tomatoes or olives and to add onions, but it came with the tomatoes and no onions. Honestly the no olives was the most important part so not the end of the world. I fixed it at home with some onions and fresh banana peppers from the garden... again not a big deal, but worth mentioning. I'm sure if I was eating at the location they would've fixed it immediately. For around $30, I got two sandwiches, two bagels, and the sandwiches even came with chips, which was a nice surprise. Easy parking, easy to find, lots of seating (but inside and out -- a few picnic tables on the patio) and while the inside isn't anything fancy, that's not why you're here. You're here for solid bagels, great sandwiches, and a local spot that's clearly doing something right. I'd definitely come back, especially to try one of their breakfast sandwiches next time.

These are the best bagels in the Lake Norman area, no doubt. Perfect texture -- crunchy outside and…read moresoft and chewy inside. We got breakfast sandwiches as well as a half dozen bagels. The sandwiches were so fresh. The standout bagel flavor was sundried tomato. My only wish is that they were also open Sunday!

I am being generous giving the required ONE star to even review this establishment…read more We stopped here to get gas and coffee on our way to a job site . I tell you the employee attitudes were harsh and edgy. The workers bad attitudes at the deli counter were very evident. Their answers were very short and the no nonsense . There was basic responses with no kindness or friendly answers. I was purchasing a sandwich. When I asked about the sandwich I purchased in the lunch box offer I was told there were no extras offered. I Would have gladly paid extra but the girl at the deli counter would have no part of offering me a piece of lettuce or anything extra anything on the sandwich. No mayo no mustard no tomato. If you wanted it once you picked the box lunch it was up to you to put to TO GO mayo on the sandwich. No tomatoes or condiments extra available. None . The cashier at the check out counter was just plain RUDE. She acted like we were all inconveniences to her day and didn't bag anyones purchases. Nor did she say anything about it. All purchases was left on the counter and she simply rang it up. The End. BTW she had No Mask. No gloves. No smile. No kind words. Just rude attitude. If we ever make the mistake of stopping here again, we surely won't bother going inside this place. No way.

The food was super fresh. Had a salad with grilled chicken and there was probably 10 ounces of…read moretender chicken. Would definitely recommend.

Walked up what looked like your standard sandwich shop but Lil Papi's has some outside seating with…read morered umbrellas and immediately it's giving an invitation to Flavor Town, USA. Inside are plenty of tables and seating, their giant menu behind the counter, drink coolers with a vast selection of soft drinks, juices, and water. The staff are in uniform, looking professional and they are eager to serve. Very friendly and helpful and where I typically would've ordered something like an Italian sub or meatball sub as a good baseline to compare sandwich shops and delis, I had taken a peek at their Yelp review pictures, and I ordered their Cuban sandwich. Lil Havana. The best Cuban I've ever had was in a shop in Florida many years ago and I had made a bigger and sloppier version of it myself at home (after many attempts to perfect it) so I've been looking for a Cuban sandwich to knock my socks off and based on the reviews here on Yelp, Lil Papi's was going to be the place to try it. Ohhhh my Lawert!!!! Get it! Just get it! It's the #1 Cuban Sandwich and it's the #1 sandwich OF ALL TIME in my humble opinion. Lil Papi...I'm in loooooove!

First time eating here, taking our kid to great wolf lodge, stopped to grab a bite…read more Girl at the counter suggested if we like spicy, should definitely try the T-Dee cheesesteak. Cheesesteak is one of my favorite sandwiches. For sure I would love to try! Damn! It was awesome! Perfect meat to cheese ratio, with crispy bacon bits inside. The banh mi style sandwich bread is a perfect combo. Crunch on the outside and soft and a bit of a bite on the inside. Now I wanna come back and try a lot more of their sammitches!

Great sandwiches with friendly staff and great service. You get waited on immediately and get a…read morefresh cooked food. I recommend their Cheeseburger and great ice tea. Prices are very reasonable and you're dealing with home folks.

An amazing unexpected find. Thanks to other helpers!…read more No nondairy liquid options to cream the coffee. And no place to sit down and eat. A gas station store with delicious fried catfish sandwiches. And something about those potato wedges - they're delicious. We have come back again and again and will continue to do so!