i know a deli hate to see me coming…read more recently (what took me so long??) i've become obsessed with kayrouz deli on frankfort ave. kayrouz deli is known for their longtime family recipes, meats cooked in-house, & daily specials that you'll think about for the rest of the week. and the vibes, the vibes in there are just too good. pictured is the roast beef dip special (pretty much a french dip), chili, hot brown, & fries. anyway, when i tell you kayrouz deli has entered my personal hall of fame... i meannnnn that. 3202 frankfort ave · mon-sat 11am-8pm

I finally stopped by Kayrouz Delicatessen on Frankfort Avenue and tried the Papa Joe sandwich. It…read morewas $13, and I'd give the overall experience a solid 4 out of 5. The Papa Joe is definitely not your typical Reuben. It's pastrami, corned beef, Swiss, dill pickle and sauerkraut, but instead of the Thousand Island or Russian dressing you normally get on a Reuben, Kayrouz uses Düsseldorf mustard. That gives it a completely different flavor and makes it stand out from the other Reubens I've tried. I really liked the atmosphere here, too. It's an older building with a cozy, old-school feel, and I enjoyed looking at all the pictures throughout the inside. It has some character to it that you just don't get in a newer restaurant. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. There's also some pretty cool Louisville history behind the Kayrouz name. The family has been in the restaurant business here for generations, going all the way back to the 1920s. The current deli carries on recipes and traditions connected to J.P. Kayrouz, so you're getting more than just another sandwich shop when you walk through the door. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The Papa Joe was good, the staff was great, and I really liked the atmosphere. It wasn't my favorite Reuben-style sandwich I've had, but I'd definitely come back and try some of the other things on the menu. There are several sandwiches that caught my eye, so I'll probably be back to see what else Kayrouz has to offer.

SO GOOD!! River Reuben is my favorite. Their soups are really good. They also serve desserts! After…read morethey bring the food, you get chips with it! The service was really nice too. The food was brought in less than 10 minute! It's very clean. Nothing was too dirty. from my experience, this restaurant was very nice!

Decided to stop here today since we hadn't been in a while. The sandwiches we ordered were…read moredelicious and service was very good. great place to stop for a quick lunch.

Almost as good as a NY/NJ deli, almost. Good selection of things that you won't find in a grocery…read morestore with a nice selection of home made items. Only 4 stars because their bread doesn't come close to being that crispy on the outside soft and chewy on the inside. Their's couldn't handle a Pepper & Egg sandwich in falling apart after my first bite.

Italian store in Louisville with great quality products. We used to go here all the time after…read moremoving to Louisville from New York, and as Italians, we're very glad to have somewhere with specialty Italian goods. Everyone here is very nice. It's always good to support local businesses.

I have been going to Brian's deli for yearsssss and I've never had a bad experience he and his sons…read moreare all nice and polite and the sandwiches are the best!!!! I've brought a lot of people there to enjoy the sandwiches as well and they feel the same as I do.....we love it!!!!!

Very expensive for the TINY PORTION. Do not come here they are scamming ! I would not recommend…read morethis for my dog.

Divey, but great quick food and service. Essentially just a counter and a kitchen. Casual as can be.read more

If you're looking for fresh, affordable food with warm customer service, Ev's is your place. I…read moreenjoyed breakfast here two days in a row while traveling for work. Though the space is small, what it lacks in size - it makes up for in quality. Ev is a hard-working, friendly guy who has established himself as a staple of the building with its workers and the general public. It was evident that all customers were regulars, which speaks to the consistent quality of food and warmth of personality. If you are in town and want to skip the tourist traps and freeze dried food, look no further.

The Artichoke & Pepper Jack Panins were excellent. Fresh baked cheesecake topped of our lunch…read more Excellent service!

My friend and I just popped in midweek for a lunch break. I got the apricot turkey wrap and asked…read morefor it grilled, with chips and a drink. She grabbed the famous McKinley sandwich which she loves for the walnut mayo they use on it...if it weren't for a walnut allergy I would give it a shot because it looked great. The whole cafe is very nice and clean, it is loud as it is always jammed packed with locals and visitors. The fresh bread and yummy desserts are to walk away from! I always grab a loaf of fresh bread. Only downside is they rely on public street parking or the public lots and they do fill up fast during the main meal time.

I'm embarrassed to admit how long I've lived in the Middletown area without having ever stopped…read moreinto The Block for a bite. It's really easy to shrug off a deli/sandwich shop by saying, "It's just sandwiches, nothing special about that" like some reviews I've seen. I think those reviews miss the entire point of the neighborhood deli. I've been two days in a row this week. Once for myself, then again for my family after they heard me rave about the sandwiches and people here. Farrah (sp?) greeted me both days with a, "Hi honey! Be right with you!". You don't get a greeting like that very much anymore, and that same care and effort she put into greeting her customers is evident in the construction of the sandwiches too! I mean when was the last time a business - even local - asked your name before you left, unless it was to put on your coffee cup? We've had the club, the Brooklyn, and the veggie caprese and all of them are phenomenal. I don't think you could make a bad choice at The Block - you're gonna be happy and satisfied. Maybe it is "just a sandwich", and maybe I'm overhyping it because of the way the love they have for the customers and product comes through the entire experience....but even if I am, isn't that the entire point of your neighborhood deli?

A classic club with a little twist. The Block Club was really good and they definitely don't skimp…read moreon the meat. The tarragon mayo gives it something different, but personally, I wasn't the biggest fan. Give me regular mayo and some crispy bacon and this would've really hit. Customer service was 10/10, though. Friendly, welcoming, and definitely made the experience better. I'd come back for the service alone.

Been here a few times for breakfast. The decor on the inside is really cool with all the horse…read moreracing paraphernalia and photos. Service has always been friendly however, my last visit it was on the slow side. My first couple visits was very attentive and spot on. Food always comes out to order and is very tasty. Omelettes, biscuits, gravy, pancakes. Can't go wrong here. They also have a nice little gift shop. I would recommend.

I wanted to love this restaurant. 3rd generation family owned operation that's been open since 1922…read more(104 years). The history of this place was amazing. I'm guessing every major race horse owner, trainer and rider have eaten in here at least a few times. Well, if this place were a museum of memories, it would have been 5 out of 5 stars. This is where the positive part of this experience ends. We came in to dine at 10am on Saturday 4/19/26. The restaurant was full. It took our server nearly 30 minutes to take our order. During that long wait, the busser did refresh our coffee multiple times. When the server finally made it to our table we gave her 3 breakfast orders (Superfecta - eggs, bacon & French toast). This was at 10:30. We waited another hour and 10 minutes before we received our food at 11:40. I can see these times on our check. During this time as least one table got up and walked out on their order as the wait was unacceptable. We had at least 3 more rounds of coffee during the wait. Wagner's did not have a Supervisor or Manager working the floor. The staff was so buried in the weeds they could not see straight. Without any sort of management help, tables kept pouring in, and the servers kept taking the orders, just compounding the problem. Our server was a nice old lady. I would love to give her a shoutout but here name was not listed on the check. Only the cashiers name, "Giggles" was listed. The issues of this day was not our servers fault. There was nothing she could do. The restaurant had two individuals cooking. This was the breakdown. They clearly were not up to the task to handle the volume the restaurant had. With no management presence on the floor, it was like watching the RMS Titanic slowly sink. At one point during the wait I got up and went shopping in Wagner's gift shop. I bought a Wagners' hat (before the wheels came off). I went to the cashier and "Giggles" asked if I wanted to leave a tip with the purchase. I responded, "a tip for buying a hat"? What a hustle. There were 3 or 4 cashiers working behind the stand. Not a good use of labor. Drop to 2 or 3 and hire a couple more cooks. When the food came, it was marginal at best. My coffee was stone cold at this point. They surely would have given me more, but at this point, I don't think I could have drinken my 5th or 6th cup. You don't operate a business for 104 years being this bad. They were truly as bad as it gets last Saturday. Nothing would get me to ever step foot in this restaurant again. That's unfortunate because I love supporting small owner/operators.