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    Neal's Deli

    4.2 (214 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    NEAL'S DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    classic muffaletta
    James E.

    Local window-order deli with some delicious sandwich options! Muffaletta was huge, tangy and on soft, tasty bread. Since their sandwiches are so good, I just wish they had a few more options. There are a few benches outside for seating, and offer curbside pickup!

    a roast beef sandwich
    Mark L.

    Excellent authentic deli. From the meats to the sides, this place packs a punch. A few things to know: 1. It is near UNC campus so the roadway is busy with limited parking. 2. You order outside and no indoor seating. The staff is super nice and the food is incredibly satisfying!!! A+++ on the pastrami

    You don't get such an amazing ratatouille here.  You can only get me to cook it for you if you're my niece or nephew :-)
    Private U.

    Good grilled pimiento cheese sandwich. I haven't had one of those since I lived in the South, circa 2014. It's not a completely Southern sandwich though because it comes with Worcestershire sauce, which has anchovies in it. The woman who took my order had definitely never been to England or to Massachusetts because she called it War-chest-uh-shy-er sauce instead of Wooster-sure. Very good customer service in spite of that mispronunciation. I liked the capers in the egg salad. They sell the Galvanina brand of Italian drinks here. The blood orange drink that I got was bitter due to the citrus zest. Here's more information: Made using Sanguinello, Tarocco and Moro blood oranges, with the addition of lemon juice, Galvanina Sparkling Blood Orange stands out thanks to its intense color and flavor. This delicious taste is also the result of natural ripening of the citrus fruits, which are organically grown in south Italy, directly on the tree. The Open Eye coffee shop next door reminded me of Philz. I got the feeling that this area (Carrboro) is very progressive - a lot like Candler Park in Atlanta - a little California in the South. They have a cold side of ratatouille here (the Julia Child variation with eggplant and summer squash). I liked it but I didn't love it. Not a fan of onions. I have my own variation of ratatouille, which I far prefer. I cooked it for my niece when I visited Long Island earlier this year. I prefer a warm ratatouille that's been cooked in the past few minutes. Not a fan of cold ratatouille and I don't like leftovers.

    Superb Muffuletta...

    Found Neal's easily, found parking too, but not quite so easy! This walk-up-to-order spot in downtown Carboro was spot on. There of us ordered a Muffuletta, Chicken Salad, and a Pimento Cheese, and went into the "Speakeasy" to wait for the delivery. Just happened to be "Tap-it Tuesday" , so our drafts were $2 off. It's a fine place to have your sandwich.

    A dog biscuit for my pup :)
    Thao L.

    This place is super cute and had a couple outdoor tabletop to dine and enjoy. I had the smoke turkey sandwich and my boyfriend had the turkey sub. Mine was delicious and my boyfriend said good but had a little too much dressing for his liking (so just personal preference on how you like your subs). And the best thing is that they threw in a dog biscuit for my dog! So cuteee! Love it! Will come back soon!

    Turkey Sandwich with a pickled green tomato
    Courtney P.

    I had wanted to come to Neal's Deli to try their breakfast and infamous biscuit... but when we arrived on a Sunday morning a little after 11 AM, they had stopped serving breakfast and their biscuits. I was super bummed. I didn't really feel like just eating an ordinary deli sandwich but we were hungry and in a time crunch. I ordered a simple turkey sandwich. It was average - nothing spectacular. My Dad ordered the tuna salad and said it had an "interesting" taste to it and that it was an "interesting" take on a tuna salad sandwich. Take that for what you will. I'll reserve my true review if I ever make it back to North Carolina and get to try their breakfast and legendary biscuits. For now, this place is just another sandwich shop in my book.

    Hot pastrami sandwich on rye and a Boylan root beer soda...
    Ron W.

    I was hanging out in Carrboro visiting friends when the age-old question of where to go eat lunch came up. Based upon some word of mouth, I suggested we check out Neal's Deli! Given I've never lived in NYC, I don't have a huge amount of expectation for a deli but hey, who doesn't like some good pastrami? The place itself is tiny, located right next door to Open Eye Cafe. There's a small glass counter where you put in your order and about 4 tables for in-house dining. My hot pastrami on rye was a reasonable size but certainly nothing like those ginormous creations I've seen presented at famous Jewish deli's. I've heard the pastrami is made in house and it was quite good: lean, spicy and delicious on mild rye bread slathered with mustard. You get a small pickle on the side and I had a Boylan root beer soda to wash everything down with. By noontime the place was getting busy and patrons were eyeing our table so we self-bussed our plates-silverware and buzzed outta there. Neal's is certainly a nice if not somewhat pricey addition to the Carrboro lunch scene. The sandwich and drink came out to just a bit under $10 and adding some chips would bring you close to $12 for a non-service lunch spot. While I love a good sandwich from time to time and enjoy high-quality ingredients, Neal's would be on the edge of my lunch budget. And in all honesty, I can think of many other equally good choices in that price range. So yeah, the food is good but probably not an everyday option which makes Neal's a three-star choice for me!

    Turkey Manhattan
    Katharine B.

    I had one of the best sandwiches at Neal's. I got the Turkey Manhattan and don't know if it was the fresh toasted rye, the creamy coleslaw or the stacks of turkey meat but it was a perfect combination. It was served with a pickled green tomato. Neal's is a small deli and you can see the kitchen and food prep right at the counter. There is a board with specials and then a paper menu with sandwiches. They close at 4 and it was a really relaxed atmosphere. The gentleman taking the orders was very friendly and explained where to get the water and tea. I highly recommend the Turkey Manhattan and am definitely going back soon for another visit. I also saw the biscuit photos on Yelp and it looks like a great breakfast option.

    Pastrami, egg and Swiss on a biscuit.

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    The turkey Reuben from Neal's deli might be the best sandwich I ever had, and the staff was so nice and helpful, going out of their way!

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    The food was excellent! Highly recommend this deli! Corned Beef Sandwiches was delicious and the pastrami was incredible!!!

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    Never disappointed. All sandwich choices are good ones. Just pick one. A main stay during Covid Dark times. Support them now.

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    This place has some of the best sandwiches I have ever had, and it's rarely a long wait for them.

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    You really can't get better deli meats in Carrboro. And the hot dogs are great! I love this place.

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