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    Parton's Deli

    4.4 (106 reviews)
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Jeff H.

    Sad to see the change of Parton's Deli. Dennis was AWESOME. We live here and I always LOVED going and getting g his hotdogs. I had been able to go for some time till today and got my normal 3 hotdogs. While they were ok, they did not come close to what they used to be. And all the decor that was there is gone. It just isn't the same. Yes, change is going to happen. But it isn't the same anymore. Many items have changed. I remember always watching Dennie "hand steam" the buns and sandwiches. That isn't anymore either. I may go try something else on the menu but will have to think about it. I will NOT be getting the hotdogs again though. They are not good enough for a repeat order right now unless something changes. I noticed a lot of things that used to sold there are no longer and the cold cabinet was mostly empty. These pictures are from before and none of these was there anymore. I pray who ever owns or running it will bring back things the way they were. As I said the hot dogs for sure did not come close and I would not order them again. Update: Rebecca can you give me a place that I can email you at. I don't want people to get the wrong idea and not go to your place. So I don't want to say much here. As I still would tell others to go to your place. It is not that I would want anyone to not go

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    Erin L.

    FYI THIS IS CASH ONLY! We love this local delicatessen! After a day of hiking the turkey and Ruben subs, along with the potato salad, hit the spot. The customer service and kindness the owner had was next to none. If we lived here this would be a regular lunch spot. Be careful, the entrance is right off of a very busy street and parking isn't the easiest to find. The owner validates parking at a nearby garage across from the golf ticket office with purchase.

    Steamed Italian

    Great food and friendly staff. I recommend eating in the restaurant and having your sandwich steamed. The steamed Italian was delicious! The place has been around a long time, and has a little history.

    Lobby area- 1 round table, 4 booths

    We wouldn't not eat here again, but wouldn't come out of our way to come here. Subs were good, nothing crazy special, like some said- similar to what you would make at home. Lots of sides to choose from and a wall of chips. They only do bottled sodas and waters. Prices were a bit high, but it's one of those places they can charge that because it's all that's around here. I assume with the prices going up everywhere they are suffering too. So I'll give that a bit of a pass. It cost us $67 for a family of 5. 1 hot dog, 4 regular subs, 5 chips, 5 drinks. A bit taken back by that honestly. Staff was decent speed moving through making the sandwiches. She made each one and took all the orders, so we waited for the subs and she passes them out individually as she preps them. Toppings were limited but enough- Mayo, mustard, spicy mustard, honey mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, banana peppers, pickles. Bread is white or pumpernickel and sandwiches are steamed.

    Closed on the busiest day of the week for a store-wide hay harvest... hmm.
    Kevin S.

    Seems they were closed on the busiest day of the week for a store-wide hay harvest, and they're closed Sundays. Unfortunate...

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    Thomas S.

    I've been coming to Gatlinburg since I was a kid (I'm 50) and have always passes this place right down from the hillbilly golf. Not until today did I get to stop in and I'm so sorry I didn't! This is one of those places that are 100% legit authentic and you'll have a simple and memorable meal at a family run, old school business. They steam sandwiches on a 46 year old steamer, ring you up (cash only) on a cash register that is older. About the only thing not old or original is the ingredients which are great. Excellent - one of the beat I've had - Italian subs. Good looking chili cheese dogs and don't pass up moms lemon cake. Stop by, get a sandwich, sit in a booth from 1974 and listen like we did to some lovely Elvis Presley on the radio. Love it!

    Jill B.

    Convenient stop if you're in town - we did Hillbilly Golf and the Mountain Coaster, on either side of the deli. Reasonably priced, personal service, and tasty, uncomplicated sandwiches and hot dogs. We had the steamed subs.

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    The best Rueben we have had in years! The deviled eggs were also tasty. Highly recommend.

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    Stop in all the time favorite place in G-burg Reuben on pumpernickel and a few deviled eggs.

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    Stale bread no flavor and over priced potato salad was boiled potato with mayo in and that is not potato salad it was nasty

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