I started going to Jim's in the early 90's. This would be the spot I would hit with Uniondale natives Leaders of the New School before hitting Chung King Studio in NYC to be deafened by Busta Rhymes turning those 15 inch studio speakers up to 10 . My go to was the hot pastrami on a hero. I didn't think it was a better sandwich in the world. As the years went on, I still visited this deli. It always was a familiar neighborhood staple. It even kept the same aesthetic. What was super impressive is they knew the regulars by name and what they wanted to order. All you had to do was show up. I visited today and was hit with a whole new Jim's. The old cash register on the left is now a hot food station. Said cash registers now on the right with an LCD readout. There is a coffee station in the middle of the floor. Chairs and walking space occupied this space prior. This now places a wall in the middle of the floor. Although it disrupts the Feng shui, clearly a functional because there's a lot of coffee options. That goes great with the bagel and pastry selections that have been added as well. They have seem to expanded those pastry options. As well as added fresh bagels at 12 for 9 dollars The worker that helped me today was very attentive and a Uniondale native as well. The new owners kept some familiar elements like the extensive custom sandwiches brightly displayed on LCD screens. But a lot of it has changed and the new owners definitely made it their own. It's nice to be greeted with a bright and clean establishment that sells food. That is one of the things I look for. I will definitely visit again and see it It lives up to that Jim's legacy read more

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A "real" NY Deli- a mainstay! The owner George has been here for 40 years. He and his great team of Ryan( taking over as George is retiring) and Scott know 98 percent of their customer's names. The energy in Jim's is off the charts. Loved meeting George and Ryan on Wednesday and then hanging out with Scott ( also a Phys Ed & Health teacher) on Thursday. They made me feel like a 100 million bucks. Thank you for a beautiful scrambled eggs n cheese on a poppy roll breakfast sandwich with spk on Wednesday. Grateful for the lovely sunny side up and over easy eggs on Thursday. Love the awesome and fun menu and the fact that you can get a turkey sandwich or anything at 5:30 am when they open. Absolutely a fun and only happens in NY experience to see the banter and the interaction between the 3 gents and all the customers. They know everyone's name. Not just Cheers, it's Jim's. Love the energy, the vibe, the warmth in the air and how they serve everyone and make us feel. You leave full, very content and very happy. I certainly did and can't wait to return and get more of this. read more

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Update ..... just walked into get some breakfast, simple and easy pancakes, $10 cost no less. When I walked in about 7/8 people in there, few sitting and eating other waiting for their orders. I placed mine and sat to the side to wait... about 15 minutes went by and I watched the entire store empty out. People who came in 10 minster after me get their orders and walk out to work. Bacon, egg and cheese, full on deli sandwiches and other orders all moving out the door ... I look around the store and now I'm the only person in there - staff outside smoking a cigarette and my pancakes no where to be found. Walked out, went down the block paid half the price and got served within minutes. Yea, definitely won't be return here. Under new ownership and it's 100% better than the last. Super clean, fresh food and welcoming staff. Just grabbed a bagel for starters but will definitely return for some lunch. Nice to have a deli in the neighborhood again! read more

The food and service are great . The new owners are going to renovate this store in January 2026 and it's going to be Jim's deli and bagels . Amazing can't wait read more

My wife and I were in New York visiting my daughter for a few days and wanted to get the deli sandwich experience. Boy did we hit the jackpot with Jim's Delicatessen. From the second we stepped in the door we were made to feel welcome. My wife and I had lunch subs and my daughter had a breakfast sandwich. Everything was great from the food to the outstanding service. Highly recommend Jim's to anyone. Definitely a do-over for us. Kevin Savannah, Ga. read more

Excellent food and a very reasonable price. Friendly staff , just a great place for a bite to eat

George is awesome!!! Great sandwiches and food. He always knows your order as soon as you walk in the door.

Best deli I've been to. Owner and manager are very nice people and the food is very good. They use a grill to cook a lot of things, unlike microwaves at other places. There is adequate seating and a wide variety of food. I would highly recommend this place. read more

I came here for some breakfast before I went to go get my car fixed. The place had no tables to eat its just take out only. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel and it was delicious omg. The service was good and they give you a discount if you use cash. They have a big parking lot so you dont have worry about parking. Affordable prices especially compared to pantanos! Pantanos overcharge! Give this affordable local deli a chance! read more

Great hero for the price. Had the Watson and it was a nice sized hero and very tasty. Service was pretty quick even during the height of lunch hour. read more

Unbelievable how you constantly tell people that you've been in business for 50 years but can't change the size of your wimpy heroes but can raise the prices to $10.85 a hero... sad! You want a sandwich/Hero... please get in your car and direct your attention to 7th Street Gourmet in Garden City for just under 10 bucks... you will not be disappointed like I was today at Jim's Deli. read more

George has been doing it right for 40 years. The best deli run by the best people. Sandwich portions don't skimp on the meat and breakfast sandwiches are legendary. read more

You guys have to try the Philly cheese steak hero. It's probably better than what they sell in Philadelphia. It's so good that now it's the only sandwich that I order 3 days a week. Keep up the good work George. read more

Jim's Delicatessen - Philly cheese steak made with real steak not the fake steakums. Kick it up a notch and add some jalapeno slices. - Delis Near Me - Uniondale, New York

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A staple of Uniondale! Been coming here for close to 40 years and it's still fantastic! George is an absolute gem, and the sandwiches are just as good as always. I will never get tired of the Quagmire! read more

George the owner was extremely rude on the telephone. He hung up on me and didn't even allow me to finish/ inquire about picking up. I've been going there to this deli since 1970!! read more

Been coming here for years for the quality and flavor but honestly they are making the sandwiches a bit sloppy now.

Major disappointment. Stopped for a loaf of bread since in my experience most delis carry a small section of grocery staples -- not so here, just snacks and drinks, and deli food for purchase. Huge open floor space with people standing around and some eating at tables smack in the middle. Didn't look like a comfortable place to eat with so many people milling around you. I think it's better defined as a sandwich shop than a real deli. It was impossible to tell who's waiting on line, and who's already paid and just standing waiting for their order. They badly need an indication of the order line 'cause I get the feeling this place gets busy. So we're here anyway and we came right after Sunday Mass, so we're hungry and I'm gandering at the 'breakfast all day' egg sandwich list. I spy "egg and peppers" so I'm starting to salivate. That's what I order -- on a roll -- and my other half goes for ham and egg - on a roll. We step back and wait, a while, eventually the man taking the orders looks at my husband and kind of gestures with the bag. We step up to pay $7 and I ask him which one has the peppers and he points to one with a cryptic symbol drawn on the white wrapper, then he bags them. We hustle home and I open that coveted wrapper to find: Eggs on a roll. No peppers. No ham either. We open the other one, and while it does contain peppers it was not what I was expecting. It was more like an omelette with diced peppers, not well cooked but crunchy, mixed in. Man, I'm thinking of the greasy sauteed soft pepper strips piled over the fried eggs. Nothing. And, my husband didn't even get his ham. Major bummer. Gonna have to keep looking for 'my' deli. Rounding up to two stars on account of the good kaiser roll. read more

Food can be hit or miss. More miss than hit tho. Not the biggest fan. If you live in the area and on the run then I guess for convenience you go. I'm not sure if there's so many people that they tend to rush and but usually it doesn't taste like they put the time or thought into the breakfasts. Everything else they have on the menu I'm not sure. Didn't wanna take the chance read more

Like Meg, I frequented Jim's during my undergrad (and grad) time at Hofstra, and since I've been living in the area since for some time, Jim's has been my go-to for my almost daily bacon egg & cheddars, foul balls, QEs, and counselors. All of their sandwiches are reasonably priced, and VERY satisfying, whether you're looking to soak up last night's activities or on your way to work at 6 in the morning. Their regular staffers will get to know you (and your order) very quickly, and service is always friendly. Having just moved to NYC, I'm really gonna miss Jim's - an off-campus fixture at Hofstra University! read more

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Before attending Hofstra for college, Jim's was recommended by lots of people. Their name traveled all the way from the New York to Florida. It just so happens that our football coaches at Hofstra ordered Jim's for the entire team prior to every away game. I looked forward to grabbing my brown bag of goodness on those Friday morning travel days. My buddies and I would also hit them up when we needed a fulfilling meal. Haven't been back to New York in nearly 20 years but I'll definitely be visiting Jim's whenever I get back! read more

MANNN this place is official. i came here when i frist met my wife since this place is around the corner from her house so i got a sandwich called the quagmire.. MAAAN its like bacon eggs sausgae ham on a Hero.. its magical.. i love it, its so good! they have so many specialty sandwiches here.... i forgot his name but the badl dude hes AWESOME very nice guy and hes super friendly.. hes a Ranger and Met fan so that is a plus. all of their special sandwiches have special names for their sandwiches like QC.. foul ball .. eli manning sandwich.. the TP etc. you can sit and eat inside as well.. and they have a sports game on usually when you are sitting waiting.. go here! its official love the food! read more

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Ehh Came here for a simple breakfast sandwich ---bacon egg & cheese on a roll. I can't remember the last time someone failed at that but Jim's takes the cake. I used to come here when I was younger with my mom. She loved getting us sandwiches here but idk what happened in the last 10 years. I'm not in a hurry to rush back. read more

Besides the vast assortment of Boars Head Quality meats and cheeses, if you don't see what you like, he will get it for you. Example; Hot Capocollo. You must try the Sausage and Peppers. It's like going to the Feast of San Genaro in Little Italy. George will surely accommodate you if you want something special off the menu. He asked Carlos to make me Chicken Scarpariello on the bone, also ordered Smoked Lox so you can have something different for breakfast. He is always looking for fresh ideas, all you have to do is ask! You don't feel like a stranger here. Everyone behind the counter will always remember your name, how you like your coffee and tea, and even what you normally eat. Always be prepared for a good time here. The jokes keep on coming, especially from Mike! One suggestion is to ask for your hero to be LAYERED, it just tastes better. read more

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I loovee all of the sandwiches. This is one of those places where you can't go wrong with anything you order. My dad especially loves the fish fillet one. I just pick a random one each time I go and I'm always satisfied. The owner is super friendly as well. He knows who everyone is and their regular orders. read more

I don't get the previous bad review because Jim is one of the friendliest, most accommodating proprietors you could hope to meet. He seems to know everyone by name as well as their orders and the one customer who was very rude was given whatever she wanted to make her happy, including a free sandwich...and it should be noted this woman works at a competing deli. That tells me all I need to know, not only about Jim's integrity, but of the quality of the Collis...er, um, I mean the competing deli. My wife Patricia and I got the roast beef cheddar melts and they were fantastic and at a very reasonable price. We will definitely be returning often. As far as I'm concerned, this fills our International Deli void. read more

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I have been going to Jim's Deli since I was six and it never disappoints. Sandwiches are great size and price and the staff is friendly. The look of the deli changed over the year but I can't complain. My favorite sandwiches are Quagmire, Q.E., Eli Manwich (remember to ask for Eli), Hot D'Brickashaw, and Super Pizza Combo. read more

One of the best delis I've ever been. Amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches. If you're there for breakfast get he quagmire! If you're there for lunch the meatloaf sandwich is my favorite! Absolutely love this place! read more

Jim's Delicatessen - The quagmire. - Delis Near Me - Uniondale, New York

Friendly staff and always excellent food! When you become a regular you don't have to talk, they just know what you want!

I've lived in Uniondale for my entire life and used to love going to Jim's deli on Sunday's for breakfast. They made the best sandwiches and had the best personality. Somewhere in the past 2 or 3 year they changed the way quality of their sandwiches. They're made very sloppy, sometimes which huge chunks of unsliced lettuce or egg lazily dangling off the side of the bread. They tend to forget to add some ingredients too. Today I got a bacon egg and cheese with lettuce and tomato, but without egg! Along with that, the prices have skyrocketed so you can expect to pay 28 dollars for 3 good sandwiches. I wouldn't mind the price of the quality was good, but they've decreased the quality by a lot. The only saving grace is the personality of the owner. He's a charming and kind man. read more

Thanks yelp for steering us to Jim's, we were staying by the coliseum and looked it up. A short while later we were sitting in Jim's with massive amounts of delicious breakfast in front of us. Way to go Jim's! You fed us well and made us feel at home. read more

Perfect Long Island Deli. Great sandwiches and George is great!! Can't wait to come back to NY and try more.

great service. very friendly in the morning that's appreciated. :) thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Been eating at Jim's for close to 40 years. The are a hometown favorite and I couldn't even look at another deli. Ever. You complete meat me. read more

Working in the Uniondale area for a few days and needed a quick bite to eat. Decided to give "Jims Deli" a try. Bad decision. I ordered a "turkey sausage, egg and cheese" and what I got was something that resembled a "hot dog, egg and cheese". It was the worst tasting egg sandwich I've ever had. It cost me $9.05 for the sandwich and a small tea. I don't normally write reviews but this place was special. read more

Good Deli, good friendly staff. Your gonna pay acouple dollars more here for a sandwich than at the spanish deli's all over hempstead.....BUT the quality is clearly superior. They have all kinds of sandwiches with names in your typical long island deli fashion. They will easily alter any sandwich any way and they have never screwed up my order. BREAKFAST - They have two breakfast sandwiches that are monumental...the jersey bomber (good TAYLOR HAM egg and cheese). I spent alot of time growing up in Jersey and if you've never had taylor ham its the only thing in the world that can be just as good or better as bacon and sausage.....and the QUAGMIRE (bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese, and a giant hash brown....yep its all in there). The qaugmire comes standard on a hero but I highly suggest getting the roll version. I ate the entire hero once and i'll never do that again....ugh..... They have hot food every day that is always good......their chilli is awesome. The most impressive thing about this place is the speed at which they make the sandwiches. They make egg sandwiches fresh to order in about 2 minutes.....don't ask me how. read more

My daughter and I discovered this gem on our very first visit to Hofstra University and it is excellent! The breakfast and lunch sandwiches are to die for, especially anything made with bacon or their chicken cutlet. Prices are so low and the quality and tastes are amazing. Super clean, you can sit down, lots of beverage and bagged snack choices, and you'll always find a crowd, but they are so efficient that you'll have your sandwich in less that 15 minutes (if crowded and you picked something freshly cooked). The gentlemen that run this business are always so friendly and they know their regulars by name :). Visited 3x and can't wait for the 4th!!! read more

Doesnt even deserve a star.The staff is extremely rude if your not a regular. The eggs sandwiches are fair but the mediocre inferior level of service would make me never come back to this place ever again. Ill rather take the walk or drive to colessium deli on hempstead tpk than to go here. BTW everyone that loves this place just loves the connivence of the location not the establishment. Those old jerks can keep serving to their zombie Hofstra sheep. read more

A deli with 5 STAR rating,,,,great food,,,very friendly people,,,,fast service,,,seating for about 10,,,,they even know my name,,,sounds like they care about me more than my money ,,,,,just what i'm looking for. George read more

Great Sandwich. I had a beef with some garlic on it. It made my car smell like garlic for the rest of the day though, but it tasted good. The staff was friendly and was able to offer a few suggestions when I mentioned I had never been there. They have a few small tables if you want to eat there and there seemed to be enough parking right out front. read more

Sandwiches are really mediocre at best. I tired the NY Metwhich and the Foul Ball, both of which are on garlic bread. The chicken and pastrami were both dry and the hero bread was dry and hard to chew both times. For the money i'd so much rather go to Village Heros in syosset, Cherry Valley, or Christinas Deli in Whitestone hands down. Jims needs some help. read more