Entirely mediocre fare, rarely bad, never great nor creative or daring. They use mostly commercial…read moremeats, decent quality but never noteworthy. If it's more convenient than a Schnuck's deli sandwich, go for it. Otherwise you might want to look elsewhere.

Went out of my way to try this place...arrived there at 12:20 on a Thursday afternoon...they were…read moreclosed. Probably won't try again.

Fantastic cuts of fresh meat. Nice, knowledgable staff. Lots of goods from local merchants and…read morefarmers as well. Weekly deals on meat. Some of the local goods are a little pricey, but buy American, right?

Meat is fresh and beef isn't lardy. Love to order ahead to pick up. Great for planning ahead meal…read moreprep.

My 12 yo son and I were at a Pokémon show nearby. I had been around this store a decade ago during…read moreSeptember Italian Feast. They had premade sandwiches but son didn't want the dressing. So we bought whole Italian bread and had it sliced , 1/4 lbs prosciutto and 1/4 lbs smoked Gouda and a couple of sodas. We made our own sandwiches for drive back to St Louis. The atmosphere is just spectacular. I felt like a kid in a candy store. It's not south Philly but as best as can get in Collinsville. Looking forward to September to attend next Italian festival.

Stopped in on a whim and it was amazing. Small Italian market with a wide selection of shelf stable…read moreproducts, baked goods, and a deli. They also have house made frozen foods. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The ambiance is an old corner market.

I've never once been disappointed. Hands down best sandwich shop in STL. Sorry Gramophone, we still…read morelove you, but Blues takes the cake.

Well worth the wait! One of the best sandwich shops in STL! We had heard so many great things, and…read moreit definitely lived up to the hype. We tried two different sandwiches, and both were packed with so much flavor and made with such fresh, quality ingredients. The 7th Street Sicilian was absolutely incredible--so flavorful, with the perfect combination of ingredients and textures in every bite. It was definitely a standout and one I'll be thinking about until our next visit! We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I walked into Big Belly Deli yesterday on a mission: a wrap. Simple, right? Apparently not…read more After patiently waiting in line, I confidently ordered a chicken wrap... only to be told, "That's not on the menu." Pause. Confusion. Mild heartbreak. BUT then--plot twist. He leans in and says, "I can put one together for you... just trust me." And listen... that was the moment I decided to surrender control and embark on a culinary adventure. As he started listing what he had in mind, my skepticism quickly turned into straight-up anticipation. It already sounded incredible--but I HAD to chime in and add tomatoes and banana peppers (because balance, obviously). What I received for $13 was not just a wrap. It was a masterpiece. This thing was PACKED--like, no-such-thing-as-skimping levels of juicy, flavorful chicken. Every bite hit. Every ingredient showed up. No fillers, no regrets. Here's the real kicker: I ate half yesterday... and the other half today? Still. Fresh. Still. Delicious. Still. Worth it. Moral of the story: Sometimes the best thing on the menu... isn't on the menu. Big Belly Deli, I see you. And next time, I'm coming back ready to co-create another masterpiece

Tried this when my boss suggested it and after reading reviews it sounded like a cult following. So…read moreI had to try it out. I ordered the Italian sandwich and it was ok. The portion size was good. It came loaded with meats. Had to be 2 inches at least. I honestly wasn't a fan of the aioli and really wasn't a fan of the bun. I got it to go so it wasn't warm, but after 20 min the bun had the consistency of a red lobster biscuit. The bread was my least favorite part, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt and try again. Although I'll go in person rather than take out.

Stopped in for a pastrami sandwich after the lunch rush, there were still several people waiting…read more Because they have specialty items and chips, drinks, around the line formation, you can always pass the wait time, looking at all the cool things! I found some spicy truffle chips I hadn't tried before. Ordered my usual, the hot pastrami on rye with deli mustard. Yum! The wait is never very long with 3 people or 20 people in line; they have lots of people behind the counter. Once your order is ready, you step to the register to pay and you on your way.

Very good food! Fresh! I came here at lunch and I can't get over how tasty this was. I will be back.read more

I eat at pickles every week! Huge menu with lots of excellent choices, bread options, soups,…read moresalads and coffee! Breakfast Reuben is very creative and something different for breakfast sandwiches. They're friendly and make sure they get the order correct- online ordering and takeout options also available. If in the Stl downtown area don't sleep on Pickles deli

We ate in at Pickles. Plentiful indoor seating. Very busy with to-go orders at lunch. I had the…read morePickles Club on sourdough which would have been better toasted. The bread crumbled away under the sandwich innards. My husband had the French dip which was pretty basic with roast beef & Swiss. Loved the really spicy Route 11 chips...beware if you don't like spicy!! All-in all a quick stop for a lunch!

A perfect sandwich. The Hot Salami. Recognized by James Beard. I did mine on garlic cheese bread…read morewith peppers. Got there early and then it got really crowded. Definitely worth stopping when in St Louis

We chose this sandwich shop because they're a well-known small business in STL, and whenever we…read morehost visitors from out of town for luncheons we always try to support local restaurants so they can get a true taste of St. Louis. Since this place is such a staple, we figured we had to give it a try. The place was absolutely packed, which clearly shows it's a local favorite. Even with how busy they were, our pickup order was ready on time -- actually before the scheduled pickup since I arrived about five minutes early. The atmosphere definitely had that classic local sandwich shack vibe and seemed like it would make a great casual lunch spot for almost any occasion. Unfortunately, the food itself just didn't live up to the reputation for us. We ordered the hot salami sandwiches, which they're known for, but they were extremely greasy and the only flavors that really stood out were mustard and grease. We expected a lot more flavor and balance considering it's their specialty item. We also placed a large luncheon order of 10 sandwiches. Everyone was satisfied overall and the food was decent enough, but nothing really stood out or made us excited to come back. We personally prefer Adriana's for both flavor and overall quality. One of the biggest disappointments was that none of the sandwiches had cheese on them, even though we paid an extra $2 per sandwich for the garlic cheese bread upgrade. That was frustrating considering the additional charge. Honestly, I'm guessing we may have just caught them on an off day because it's obvious this spot has a loyal following. We still appreciate supporting local STL businesses and can understand why so many people love it -- it just wasn't quite the experience we were expecting.

The Gramophone in the Grove is a MUST if you love sandwiches because they absolutely nailed it…read more I love a good sandwich, and theirs are hands down some of the best. Everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and put together perfectly. It's the kind of sandwich that makes you stop talking for a second because you're too busy eating! The bar is also really nice, and the music gives the whole place such a fun, laid back atmosphere. It's a great spot to grab some food, drinks, and just hang out. The sandwiches are definitely the star of the show for me. If you're a sandwich person, put this place on your list!

Street parking or lot nearby. Crowded…read more Order at the bar. Plenty of chip options. Staff is friendly and a huge variety of sandwiches. I got the Reuben. The meat was a bit stringy and hard to chew. Maybe normal for this cut. Slightly salty for my taste but good flavor. Solid other than the meat texture. Will try a different sandwich next time

This is a gem for the city! You can get your taste of Italy without leaving St. Louis. Fresh meats…read moreand cheeses take you back for sure. I love I can go get Italian meats and cheeses to recreate my favorite Italian dishes. You walk in and you might as well be in Italy! Just a cute mom and pop deli with friendly staff who love to engage in conversations. I could have talked and ate with them all day! Great prices too! Some items better priced than the local stores. I love going down here to get my meats and cheeses. Go try them out and get some sandwiches and snacks too!

I got the Hometown Hero sandwich, which was really fantastic. Mortadella, Genoa salami, provolone,…read moregarlic aïoli with some nice fresh lettuce and tomato. It was on an absolutely perfect hoagie roll from local bakery Union Loafers, and it was one of the best sandwiches I've eaten in a while. In addition to the sandwich, I picked up some beautiful beef jerky, an "end" of mortadella, and a couple of other goodies. Service was quick and friendly and it was a really great stop and I really like that they do not use sodium nitrite in their products, they are all natural! And very tasty. This was the first time visiting this place, although I've passed it many times. Shame on me! I was missing out on some real deliciousness.