Austin isn't a deli town. One time I asked someone where to get a good sandwich and they directed to a chain. And by "one time" I mean "on multiple occasions." Thank god I got out of the car and tried this small gem on Guadalupe. The menu is everything you'd want for a delicious and filling lunch. I'm a major fan of their hummus sandwich with everything. It's also pretty cool they serve the Austin music community with a side stage for live performances. All in all, a must go to on the Austin food scene. read more

Me and my boyfriend regularly go here and their quant little cafe is perfect and the coffee, soups, and sandwiches are always great.

Hands down the best deli shop in Austin. This family owned shop is super welcoming and friendly. The sandwiches are made of the best ingredients so it was hard to choose just one. I recommend the grilled chicken sandwich on sour dough bread and broccoli cheese soup! Oh and can't forget a side of fries which are so crispy and delicious! Will be coming back soon :) read more

The Staff, the ambiance,the food, the music! I completely adore this place. Any given time of the day you can just feel the flow of the environment. Not to mention an awesome hummus sandwich and please try the Broccoli cheese soup, its bowl licking good. AND they won't scowl at you for licking the bowl. New World Deli staff and management are down to earth and a joy to have a conversation with. if you haven't stopped by, please do. Remember live music Wednesday evenings. See you there! read more

Fast, friendly, and fairly priced! There are only a few Vegan choices, but the vegan options they DO have are delicious! My avocado veggie sandwich was fresh and incredibly filling. I haven't been here yet for their open mic nights, but I'll definitely give it a shot soon! They are fully equipped with a coffee bar and wide beer selection (even lots of local beers!). SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! read more

Great place! Food portion sizes are big and well worth it. The service and the owners are amazing. Recommend coming back here anytime.

I've been here more than once. Each time I expect more. The place has been around for years and folks are regulars for a reason. I want to get it, but still haven't. The restaurant itself has a great vibe. It's relaxed, the menu is written on a chalkboard, the employees are personable (and seem to have personality). I went with the soup and sandwich combo. I wanted the turkey Reuben but was told that the 'grilled' sandwiches aren't included in the aforementioned combo. Disappointing, seemingly arbitrary line to draw, but I went with the flow. Went with the ham and swiss instead. The sandwich was tasty, but nothing that somebody couldn't throw together in minutes at their own place. Honestly, I don't know what I was expecting or what it is that is missing, but... The soup, the chicken poblano, was also fine. I finished it, no complaints. It was hearty, with generous chunks of chicken, onion, tomato etc. The broth was fairly bland, but not bad. Again though, I won't be seeing this soup in my dreams, or counting down the days to my next encounter. The best part...the significant other is big on Girl Scout Thin Mints, and in local business fashion, New World saved me further searching and was able to successfully check off this all-important errand. read more

The service was excellent... The food was soooo good. I just had a tomato basil soup, but it was so good and hearty. The iced tea I had was even delicious, I think it was a pomegranate mint tea. read more

Curry chicken sandwich: delicious, I especially like the crunch of the walnuts (I think) in it Broccoli cheese soup: it's nice and warming, especially on a cold night like this Good place :) read more

Delicious! Came here for the first time and was greeted by a friendly staff member. Asked for a recommendation and she suggested a Ruben, so that's what I got. I would recommend getting the pastrami over the corned beef though. My partner mentioned that the coleslaw was a little on the sweet side, but I didn't mind it. I ordered an iced tea and although it taste like any other Ice tea I've gotten, it did have an odd boiled egg smell to it. The food and staff are great, so I will be back. read more

NeWorlDeli - Delis Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been a fan of the grilled turkey wimpy Joe for years. Was my favorite sandwich for years. However, recently turned vegetarian. Had the buffalo cauliflower today and was one of the best things I have ever ate! read more

My favorite item on the menu is the veggie burger with fries, I get cravings for it on a weekly basis...the patty has a good flavor and the burger itself is pretty big. Also, there's something about the pickles they use...and it comes with fries! The owner, Greg, takes a lot of pride in the food he puts out and walks around the restaurant and talks with all of his customers, to make sure they are having a nice experience. I'm very grateful to have this spot in my neighborhood. read more

I went here on a food tour years ago and Ive been absolutely in love with the place ever since. The pastrami Rachel is on a perfectly buttered toasted bread with slightly sweet Cole slaw, Russian dressing, melted cheese and excellent pastrami. The sandwich is one of the best lunch bites in austin and I crave it so frequently! Great little homey spot with parking, comfortable atmosphere, friendly folks every time, and a tasty selection of pure cane sodas on tap. read more

I like this place - it has lots of character and the food is great. The owner is cool and comes around and asks how everything was... but seriously, EVERY TIME I walk in the door, I immediately see dead cockroaches. It's honestly pretty dingy in there, dusty vents and dirty floors. Otherwise I'd give 5 stars. read more

Went to a professional development near by. First time had the hot eggplant sandwich. Second time had the cold curry chicken salad sandwich. Both were great. read more

A lovely local cafe. This is my favorite sandwich place in Austin so far. It's really close to our house at Hyde Park, so I have a lunch there at least once a week. The staff members, especially the manager, are always extremely hospitable and friendly. Sometimes they have bands playing good music, stop by any Sunday afternoon for some instrumental music. I also like their oldstyle decorations, menu with chalk on blackboard, pieces of paper with orders swinging back and forth bw cashier and kitchen. I also like big wide windows, looks so retro, haven't seen many cafes like that in Austin. Sandwiches are awesome there. My favorites are Rueben and Roastbeef & provolone. Just go all-vegies, mayo & mustard on Jewish bread - really tasty! why 4 stars: - They had lousy bands playing mediocre music couple of times. - No avocado read more

Ive been going here for 10+ years and have been meaning to write a review for a long time. I go at least once every other week or so just to have a sloppy joe( get it grilled and I prefer the turkey and roast beef combo). This is probably my favorite sandwich overall and Greg has been serving it perfectly for years. Service here is great and Greg, the owner, has always taken the time to come out and say hello. This place is so good that when we had our 3rd child this past September, my wife, who had not eaten a cold cut sandwich while pregnant asked for a sandwich from New World while still in the hospital. So what do you do...... go out and get one. Well when I get there and order I see Greg and tell him we just had our third child and he stops and sits down at the table to talk to me while waiting for my sandwich and goes out of his way to give us a free lunch and gift card to come back! Now that is service and certainly if you are like me you appreciate good service and knowing that the people behind the restaurant care about quality and customers. This place has forever earned my high praise and you will love the food you get here. read more

Three words: Best. Reuben. Ever. Four stars because my husband ordered the tuna plate and it was two tiny scoops of tuna salad on lettuce. Luckily, the Reuben was big enough for both of us and we both enjoyed it. Can't wait to try more stuff here. read more

Live on the scene of NeWorlDeli! A funky little place in Austin. Nice private parking lot! A little on the pricey side for what you actually get but the quality makes your wallet hurt a little less. A wide variety of deli sandwiches and a modest selection of soups and sides. Soda Fiends; the only soft drinks provided are Maine Root drinks (handcrafted here in Austin!) I had never tried any before but I was pleasantly surprised by the Blueberry Soda (tastes like all the blue raspberry candy you had as a kid). Mexican Cane cola is most similar to Coke minus the bite of chemicals and artificial syrup. Overall a fun, delicious, place to go if you're hungry and have some money in your pocket. read more

1. Tasty meal. I enjoyed a steaming hot reuben - grilled rye, swiss, special sauce, heaping mounds of sauerkraut and corned beef. LD had the roast beef on a french roll. We each tried a cup of soup - my tomato basil was warm, flavorful, and satisfying. 2. Great service. The manager noticed that the roast beef sandwich (which looked good to us) didn't have the best possible cut of roast - so he pulled it from our order and rebuilt it and brought it out to our table. Later I overheard a new and somewhat indecisive customer chatting with the host at the counter. The host recommended several dishes and offered to let the customer try an order and if the customer didn't like the order, to replace the order with something else from the menu at no charge. read more

I love this place! NeWorlDeli has to be one of my favorite places to go in Austin. The food's excellent, always. Greg and Sarah are great people too, and that makes it so much better. They're friendly and sociable, even helpful sometimes. ((The incident with the my baby sister. Heehee. )) However much I'd love to give this place 6 stars, some days there is loud music and I can barely hear anyone. Not to mention sometimes we get forgotten on really busy nights. All in all, it's worth it. Defenitly a good place to try. read more

Best French dip sandwich I've had in Austin so far. The atmosphere is comfortable and laid back. 10/10 would French dip again

I purchased a Living Social for New World Deli. Went to the web site to see their hours of operations. It said they opened at 9am. Went to the deli at 9:30am, walked in and was told they were closed and that they would not open until 10am. I said your website says 9am and they said yea - the web site needs to be updated and that I needed to come back at 10 (no apology). I came back a couple weeks later on a Sunday at 10am and they were not open yet. So I called the deli the following week and said I have tried to use the Living Social twice and you were closed when you should have been open according to your web site. I asked if they would honor the Living Social a few days beyond the end date given the lack of clarity on the hours. The response was we are open at 9am M-Sat and at 10am on Sundays and as such I had been given plenty of opportunity to use my Living Social and that I must have had my time wrong as they always open on time (e.g. 9am and 10am) Their website now says they are open at 11am on the front page and in the menu it says they are open at 9am. Net is this place needs to get their act together on the hours of operations and how to treat customers. There are too many choices in Austin to put up with arrogant employees and slack management. read more

Where do I go when I want to eat an incredible chicken curry salad sandwich, a corn beef pastrami Ruben, and hearty eggplant parmesan sandwich on a Kiser roll, and more savory gourmet sandwiches then I can count? Well it would be the same place where sides for the sandwiches comfort the soul and the key lime pie makes you want to slap your mama silly! And it just so happens that this deli is locally owned, uses fresh ingredients, has the friendliest customer service, and is located in north central Austin. Well it's the type of place that will let you have a pretend wedding inside their, and staff played along with the joke for some good laughs. They even offered to take a group shot. I can't get enough of New World Deli and hopefully you'll agree with whatever savory goodness your heart desires . read more

I can't say that I'm a convert becuase I never had anything against NeWorlDeli in the first place. "it's a deli that does a good Reuben? I'm in!" But they serve 'More than 1/2 a sandwich'. And that's really, really cool. It's actually 3/4 of a sandwich, and any other place would just give you - half a sandwich. You know when you go to a cafe and order a cup of soup and half a sandwich, and you pay $8 for it, and it doesn't fill you up? And that's because it's really half a sandwich, a triangle of a sandwich? That doesn't happen here. When you order 'half a sandwich' they cut the 25% off of two pieces of bread and give you something filling. My first experience at this deli, my former girlfriend ordered half an eggplant parmesan sandwich, and I ordered a rueben. Her sandwich came and was 7 inches long, and I was shocked. It came out in a typical red sandwich basket, and all I could think was "Man, they had to order especially long baskets for the full sized sandwiches. The world hunger problem is solved by this deli." I had visions of an absurdly long and skinny eggplant parmesan sandwich dripping marinara sauce through the food basket and onto the table. And then I looked at the menu, and I saw that she hadn't ordered a 'half sandwich' but a 'more than half a sandwich'. And it was still enough for two reasonable people. There's a great amount of attention paid to quality here, and not just of food but of service. One Friday afternoon, a friend was particularly hungry, and I got him to come here. Then a couple walked in, the owner told them they'd be his last customers, they then apologized for having invited a dozen friends over for a deli dinner, and the owner called up his reserves and cooked them lasagna. And then he gave me and my friend free food for the extra two minutes we had to wait for our food. And - having gone there this evening and seen a sign that said 'Serving dinner specials Wed-Sun' he has decided to make a business out of serving dinner meals, any way. He's very in touch with the desires of his customer base. The owner roasts his own roast beef (He's bragged about it to me, and it's great), makes his own soup, treats his customers like kings, and still finds the time to enforce excellent sandwich-making standards. The ONLY thing I have against this place is their 'Sloppy Joe'. Here, it isn't a bunch of heavily seasoned ground beef on a soft bun. It's a triple-decker cold sandwich made of layers of rye bread, meat, cole slaw, and russian dressing. I tried one because I read an Austin Chronicle review hailing it as inimitable sandwich greatness, but I did not feel it. It was not for me. But, seriously, everything else (tried them all) is fantastic. I especially like the pfft-half-sandwich and cup of soup deal served all day for $6.24. Oh and I didn't even get into the attention they pay to the bread... But those are small potatoes. This place has decent prices ($6.24 for more than half a sandwich and a cup of soup, all day every day), excellent quality, and a legitimately gregarious owner. I've read that he is hesitant to consider a second location because he would not be able to oversee the quality of both delis as effectively. And that's just fine, because I'll be within biking distance of this place for at least a year, and it's already become a once-a-week standard. read more

NeWorlDeli is such a gem! I can't tell you how many times I've driven pass this shop and never thought to stop by. Finally one Sunday after church I decided to stop in. The inside was so homey and felt like a New York Deli. There is subtle lighting and huge windows so the sun lighting comes in very well. They have a small stage area where people come to sing/play music. The day we came, we got lucky and were able to hear some people play some cool instruments. The sammies here are so good! I tried the classic Deli, it was so simple yet so delicious! I also got the tomato basil soup and it warmed my heart, it was creamy and had a lot of herbs in it! My boyfriend tried the Chicken sammy which had chicken, bacon and avocado and it was very yummy. He also tried the broccoli cheddar soup which I liked a tad more than the tomato basil soup! If you check-in on Yelp when you come here, you get a free soft drink, so be sure to take advantage of that! The lady that took our order was very sweet and was able to answer all of our first-timer questions. I recommend this place and will most certainly be back! :) read more

I ordered soup and 1/2 sandwich. The Clam chowder was overloaded with thyme or some strong spice and not very creamy. I took it back to the counter and told the guy back there I could n't eat it as the spice overwhelmed the chowder. Another guy came out of the back, took the cup of soup back from me and proceed to PUT IT BACK INTO THE POT FROM WHICH IT HAD COME. HOW GROSS IS THAT!!! I WAS MORTIFIED..RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I couldn't believe my eyes, and I said to the other guy, "Why would he do that ? That;'s the most disgusting thing I have ever seen especially since I am sick with a horrible cold!. He said " Well, we're going to throw it all away at the end of the day". YUK! Makes you wonder what goes on behind kitchen doors in other places. I will never go back there! Beware of what you eat! read more

Awesome sandwiches I really enjoyed the French dip and my husband loved the new Cuban!

if i was to tongue f--k any sandwich in austin, the reuben at newworl deli would be in my top three. no questions asked. shit is amazing. great local place with great service and a reuben that i think of (maybe to?) often. read more

Had a great pastrami Reuben, the Bud was cold, the live music was entertaining, not over powering and the surroundings reminded me of the hippy joints back in the 60's my dad warned me about. The patrons were laid back, most wore flip flops I noticed and if a sandwich place can be the embodiment of Austin's counter culture, this is it. The owner or manager came by my table and asked how everything was and actually seemed interested in my response. Definitely worth taking a gamble on. read more

I can't really give a thorough review of the place because I'm unable to bring myself to trying different things on the menu after I've found something I love. So, the only sandwich I've ever tried here is the grilled tuna melt. They are very tasty and packed full with tuna and cheddar. The bread is generously buttered before being grilled. The addition of tomatoes and bits of celery help reduce the heaviness of the sandwich and add great flavor. I wish they would allow me to order the tuna melt with their half sandwich and cup of soup special; however, that special is limited to only a couple of sandwiches that don't sound particularly appetizing. Although the tuna melt is the only sandwich I've tried, I've heard that the curried chicken salad sandwich is awesome. I've also ordered soup with my sandwich on a couple of occasions. The creamy spinach soup is mother effin' awesome. Definitely try it if it's on the menu. The broccoli cheddar and tomato bisque are not bad either. Their sandwiches are on the pricey side and not necessarily worth the splurge-8 bucks for the grilled tuna melt! It's good but not 8 bucks good. read more

I decided to try it out based on some good reviews on yelp. It did not disappoint. I got the roast beef sloppy joe while my girlfriend got the philly cheese steak. Both were delicious and the portions were huge. We figured next time we go, we could probably split the sloppy joe and share a soup and we'd both be full. Service was friendly and good. Great find. read more

Excellent place. The curried chicken salad was delicious. Great service. Will definitely be back!

Best. Hummus. Sandwich. Ever! Seriously, great food, great people and in a great neighborhood. read more

I'm constantly looking for a thick, juicy, sloppy reuben in Austin. This review is not about a reuben. I came for a reuben but for some reason ordered the Roast Beef and Swiss instead. It was delicious but now I have to go back. I ordered the whole sandwich (instead of "more than a half") so that I could have it grilled (toasted is also a choice). They cannot do this with half sandwiches. I prefer thinly sliced, pile-meat sandwiches and this is not that but it is juicy and the mustard and mayo keep it from being dry. The bfp (boyfriend person) went with... some sandwich. It wasn't memorable and my choice was definitely better. He did get the tomato basil soup however and it was great! Silky and filling, and at least one degree removed from canned spaghetti sauce. (For reference, I believe that tomato basil soup will never be more than three degrees removed. It is basically the same ingredients, that is not the soups fault. It is still delicious) I will definitely be back. I loved the calm atmosphere, I loved the staff, and I loved my sandwich. read more

Good food, horrible service. The lady who took our order was so rude and when I requested my sandwich cold she replied, "I guess you can get it cold." While rolling her eyes. And then the requested cold sandwich was ordered, it was the very last sandwich to arrive (at least 10 minutes after everyone in our group was done eating their food.) so, come here if you like rude employees who don't like customizing sandwiches. But this place is not for me. Very bad impression from the woman taking our orders. read more

I hadn't heard of this place but happen to drive past, and decided to check it out. It was good they had a very good selection of sandwiches along with soups and sides. They had a couple tables outside that's where we sat and they brought my dog water which I thought was a very nice gesture. The food and service was good and I will definitely be back. read more

One of my favorite places in Austin. No, you won't find chicken liver mousse, carrot-juniper aioli, or housemade cherry and fig jelly. Zagat apparently considers those ingredients essential to Austin's best sandwiches. *mega eyeroll* I personally prefer the classics I grew up with in childhood, sandwiches that remind me of a gentler Austin before the rapid growth and traffic. Great food isn't just about exotic tastes, it also takes you back. If that's your speed, you're going to love this. This is the only place in Austin that offers insanely good Maine Root Blueberry soda. It pairs beautifully with Curried Chicken Salad on Sourdough. The Curried Chicken Salad brings you back and reminds you of church potlucks and your grandmother's 1970's style cooking. I love the added touch of walnuts and grapes. Another favorite is the Rachel New Jersey-style Sloppy Joe Turkey and coleslaw. Make sure you bring tons of napkins! The Chicken Cheesesteak is my go-to choice on cold days. It's salty, stick to your ribs goodness. I begged my husband for it constantly whilst on hospital bedrest with my twins! My favorite is probably the Tuna Melt overall, best one I've ever had. This humongous sandwich includes toasted bread that's been bathed in butter...Holy moly! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but I tend to prefer their grilled offerings over cold. I love the ambiance and clientele, you'll find a great mix of older native Austinites and hipsters playing the old games they offer. (nice added touch!) Lunch hour tends to bring out groups of polite state workers who walk over, you'll still find plenty of parking and get served quickly. The best thing of all is the owner Greg, you won't find a nicer gentleman! My biggest dream is if he'd consider adding Ham Salad, Egg Salad, and Pimiento to the permanent menu!!!!! read more

NeWorlDeli - Delis Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Oh man do I love the sandwiches at New World Deli. I eat lunch there at least two or three times a month. I would go more often if I didn't have to deal with the rude staff that works there but more on that later. Let's praise the wonderful sandwiches! Their curried chicken salad is incredibly tasty and it will keep you coming back. It has a wonderful mix of chicken, grapes, and walnuts with just the right amount of curry. I don't know what else is in the chicken salad but it is addictive. The turkey club is the best! And their Ruben sandwich is fantastic. It is served on flavorful Jewish rye bread with generous portions of corned beef. And they're "more than half" sandwich order when you order 1/2 a sandwich is a bargain. Yep, the sandwiches keep bringing me in and the staff keeps me away. OK I get it, you're a discontented artist who feels working at a deli is beneath you. Don't take it out on me. If the tattooed girl is working the counter, expect a large slice of attitude with your order. And the rastafarian wanna be is just plain rude. Every time I ask him about the status of my order, he either ignores me, rolls his eyes or grunts out an answer. So if you can suffer through the condescending hipster attitude, you are in for a great sandwich! read more

What a great deli! You can't go wrong choosing between this and Little Deli. Even though the outside seating, and prices are both better at Little Deli, I think overall I prefer New World. If only because the sandwiches are a little bigger, and the Eggplant Parm here is my favorite sandwich in Austin. The Reuben is great as well; just make sure you get a fork because it is spilling out! This is a good thing. read more