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!

Stopped in in a Saturday to pick up lunch for my husband. Got there right before the lunch rush…read more Got in line to wait, they have a freezer case with lots of options for take home meals. Line moves quickly and we were taking to go and didn't need a table. I stood close to the door, people were piling in! A couple walked in with the line ending at the door, said this must be amazing and I assured them it was. I was shocked when a couple minutes later they left. They missed out! Sandwiches, salads, sides, soup, frozen meals to go. Lots to offer,

The bottom line: Adriana's makes some of the best sandwiches in St. Louis. it's also a jewel on The…read moreHill. * Best time: Go when there's little or no line. * Our rule: More than 10 people in line? We pass. When it's crowded, we've had orders come out wrong, and asking questions can sometimes lead to staff arguing rather than helping. * The competition: Gioia's, Gramophone, and Union Loafers are more consistent when busy. * Our pick: When Adriana's isn't crowded, we actually prefer it over all three. Verdict: Incredible sandwiches, but go when it's quiet.

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.

Great meat department! Friendly service. Very clean store!!! Daily specials ! People drive…read moredistance to shop in this store!!

Ever since the new owners purchased DK's, it has gone downhill rapidly. Today I tried to buy…read morechicken tenders and the people at the deli could not understand the difference between bone and chicken and the chicken tenders that they have on their menu. Twice my grandson came out with bone in chicken even though one time I had him on the phone on speaker telling them I wanted chicken tenders. They should just close this place and start over again.

The beef jerky here is the best I've had...ever!!…read more If you are looking for some beef jerky so good you'll make trips into town just for it then this is the place for you! I moved to the other side of St. Louis for school but I still buy all my jerky from these guys!!

Stopped by on a whim from 5k prep and I was surprised, and not pleasantly so…read more.. The roasted beef sandwich was overcooked, with muscle separation (IYKYK) and the pulled pork was overly sweet. The potato salad was excellent though, that I'll agree with. Perhaps it was dining near the end of the shift, or dining while they were so heavily short-staffed (they had a sign up), or a combination of both, but, both orders were lackluster. Service was friendly and excellent, but not the sandwiches. I'll try to stop by in the morning if I'm in the area, and see if that makes a difference.

Definitely worth a try and with prices comparable to larger chains, why not?…read more Star of the show was definitely the bread. Sandwiches were good but more importantly did not leave me feeling uncomfortable with myself. If you're curious what I mean, go and look into most chains nutrition facts.

Food is good, reasonable price. The pastrami is absolutely legit. Not much more needs to be said.read more

Spiritos in Collinsville is The Hill East so to speak! Very neat place the bread is great and the…read morebig Sammie sandwich is the best! Jim Greenwald Granite City IL.

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.

I've ordered from this location twice in the last couple of months (and once from their original…read morelocation on The Hill)... the team here is AWESOME! They are always so friendly and put out great sammies every single time! I always order 2 large sammies: The Hogfather and the Spicy Daggett because they are frickin delicious! Be sure to add the Sriracha Mayo and Spicy Giardiniera Oil for some nice additional heat! Gioia's is now in my top 10 rotation for deli sammie places in the STL area and I'm happy to drive the 30+ minutes each way from home to eat their food!

I like to get the children's hot salami on garlic cheese toast with mustard & black olives. It's…read morethe perfect portion size! Redhot Riplets are also a must. Service was good and my sandwich was made quickly right in front of me. Great central location.

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.

Another quick jaunt from St. Louis totally worth the trip!!…read more The Brown Bag Bistro is located on the main drag in historic downtown Alton. They offer a smallish dining space. The menu offers a wide variety of sandwiches, soup, and appetizers. Hop in line and place your order at the counter. Snag a seat, and prepare for a treat! We ordered a few different sandwiches and were pleased with all of them. The portions were generous, and served with a side of your choice. The stand out was the lobster bisque. Rich and creamy and delicious! I'd drive back just for a bowl of soup. Pro tip: we highly recommend the wine slush. The peach was a fan favorite. Wine, ice, and fruit blended together is a winner!!

Wife and I stopped here for lunch and it was amazing! They were busy, so he prepared for a possible…read morewait if you're going right around lunch. We only waited like maybe 20 minutes for our food, it was a nice day and we sat outside so it really didn't matter :) I had a burger, it was perfect! I got my with chips...again perfect :) Atmosphere was fun and relaxing outside. My wife said her sandwich was great too. We will be back no doubt. All the employees were really nice along the way, no issues there. What stood out to me was the amount of traffic where you order was nuts, but they were all nice and happy to help with our first visit. Thanks all we appreciate it!