A true hidden gem. So quaint and feels small town and peaceful. Love it and will definitely be back!

I was hung up on twice for asking for directions to enter their establishment disappointing experience

Incredibly disappointed; So, in fact disappointed with "The Slop" that I won't ever set foot back here. I would hardly call this a Deli; - Nevertheless, what do I know. Everyone seems to love this place. Overall - Phil's continues to serve its "Unsophisticated" and "Loyal" local crowd. Oy vey! Waitress was kind! Antiquated set up, but - seating was comfortable. Avoid the Pastrami - My G-d, felt like they popped it out of a package. read more

Phil's Deli - Saturday Brunch - Delis Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food is always good and staff are warm and quick!! Always great food! Highly recommended.

Service was excellent and the breakfast bagel sandwich even better! My son really enjoyed the sandwich. read more

Phil's Deli - Great service and even better breakfast bagel sandwich! - Delis Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm on an egg salad sandwich kick and Phil's are great. My husband loves the reuben ~ and the pimento cheese sandwich and hotdogs are also big hits. read more

The chicken salad melt was delicious while my wife loved the tomato bisque soup. Phil and the staff are friendly and you can tell the place is full of regulars. Highly recommend for lunch! The photos on the walls illustrate the family atmosphere. read more

Great breakfast, sandwiches, and salads! Great staff!! And great chicken salad for home!

The food was great! They went out of their way to get my order to me as quickly as possible.

Had the Egg Salad Sub and it was so good I may go back tomorrow and get another!! Service was quick, nice staff, very pleasant experience. Would highly recommend. They must be doing something right to have been at this location for 35+ years. read more

Great owners & friends that prepare amazing food....Ihave eating since moving to Charlotte.

The service at Phil's is phenomenal! From the moment you walk in the door you feel welcome and appreciated. Everyone is super nice! Now to the food...get the wedge salad! It is amazing and part of my order every time I go there! I love wedge salads and Phil's is by far my favorite. I also recommend their Reuben...delicious! Phil's is one of my very favorite restaurants and everything I have ordered has been top quality, well prepared and delicious. read more

This is your deli next door in every way possible. The food brings you back to your childhood. The booths remind you of meals with your family. It's always busy but never a long wait. read more

Another Queen City "in the cut" spot that is absolutely one of the best Mom and Pop operations I have visited in awhile. This spot has the feel of a cozy neighborhood diner with that feeling that everyone in the place knows each other - and everyone loves the food! This is only my 3rd visit but I can't seem to settle on a favorite menu item. I have ordered two or three sandwiches on every visit and they all have been on point! Special shout out to the Philly and the Brisket sandwich- I have ordered one or the other every visit. Save some room for desert because they are all homemade. Definitely one of my early faves as I continue to expand my footprint beyond the Southpark area. read more

Phil's Deli - a woman standing in a deli - Delis Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I had a fabulous brunch with my daughter Tammy and my granddaughter Piper Thursday. The place was packed. We had to wait outside for about 10 minutes before being seated. The wait was well worth it! The place reminded me of the diners back in the 60's and earlier. The menu was ENDLESS! They serve everything. I had a Turkey Ruben. I could have had a pastrami or roast a beef Ruben. I'm watching my school-boy figure, so I went with the Turkey. So yummy! Their potato Salad is the best I've had in years. The wait staff are true hustlers. They have to be, because Phil's is obviously a very popular diner. It's in no way a fancy dining establishment, but nobody seemed to mine. Me, least of all. With food and service that good, who really cares. It was spotless clean and the busboy was a true hustlers! They were also very friendly. As busy as they were, our waitress still took the time to answer a couple questions we had with a huge smile. I will DEFINITELY return. I highly recommend Phil's for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Not sure, but I don't think they serve dinners. Please give Phil's a try. You won't be sorry. I promise. read more

Adorable family run business with a cozy ambiance, excellent service, and great classic deli/diner food. Great for breakfast or lunch. read more

Phil's Deli - Cameron's Chicken Philly Hoagie - Delis Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is the deli in the strawberry hero area. They have shared parking with several other stores and restaurants. It's a mom and pop shop and get affordable food that comes out rather quickly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They definitely have several regulars. They established staple for the community. The place is clean and the staff are friendly the decor is bland, but that isn't their focus. Hope you enjoy! read more

Phil's Deli - the front of the restaurant - Delis Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love the food! Quick service even when they are busy. We love coming in here for breakfast or for lunch.

Phil's Deli reminds me of home. I grew up in the mid-Atlantic and this is the first time I've found a true deli (Jewish deli, specifically) which featured my favorites done the way I like them. We tried 4 items, all of which met or exceeded our expectations: 1. The omelet with sausage and cheese. It was a solid pick (my husband's) and the hash browns and English muffin were good too. 2. The matzo brie. This was done perfectly. And the portion was HUGE. 3. Lox (or nova) and bagel with lettuce, tomato and onion. They also included capers. They use the good bagels and didn't give me a face when I said "scooped and toasted". (A true test of the "at home" feel.) :) 4. Matzo ball soup (they call it chicken soup and you add the matzo balls). Now, I have my internal biases, I know. I loved all of these because they tasted like they tasted in New York's Stage Deli (when it was open) and Maryland's Parkway Deli. So, if you don't like the food there, you wont like this spot. But, to me, it tastes like home. read more

Phil's Deli - Lox and bagel, matzo brie and an omelet - Delis Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Flounder sandwich that anyone could have made at home with frozen fish and a bun with lettuce and tomatoes for 11.99!! Turkey sandwich with veggies and bacon again something you could make at home. We should have gone Fresh Market and get a sandwich in the deli for 9.99 since those are much, much better. read more

Lovely restaurant, delicious food, wonderful people! The tomato soup is to die for and the desserts are amazing. Get there early for lunch to avoid the crowds. read more

Good value and great food! Love the Turkey Rueben Sandwich and Matzo Ball Soup! Service is always good as well.

Best deli in the area. Food is always good and the people running it want to make sure you get it quickly. A favorite spot.

Always good! Gota go with the corn beef sandwich Service is prompt and friendly. This was place is "delicious"

Excellent choice of food that reminds me of my NY kosher delis. Service is very good too.

A nice little kosher style deli hidden away in Strawberry Hill. Their sandwiches are good and are quite a value compared to what you normally see. They servers are friendly and really do a good job keeping up with a busy lunch crowd. The corned beef overstuffed sandwich was really as was their Reuben. The sides are good. I recommend the potato salad. The only downsides were the knishes were a bit rubbery sadly. They sometimes run out of matzoh balls and potato pancakes when they have them so go for an early lunch for you best shot at getting them. I wish they made more though and did not run out. Recommended as they are solid but not spectacular. read more

Excellent place for breakfast, you can sit outdoors or dine in. Great staff, friendly, and you will not have to wait to order. It's a simple breakfast, need to try . read more

RB hero and potato salad was great! It is very busy at lunch but the staff are on the ball.

Neighborhood deli that makes quality sandwiches. No nonsense in a good way. Staff is always polite.

What a blessing it is to have taste buds when places like Phil's exist. Standard menu options range from eggs and omelets to deli sandwiches and bagel platters. All the comforts of a proper New York style deli. And so when you're dining New York deli style, who can resist the awesomeness of a Reuben sandwich. Hot pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, tart sauerkraut and tangy Russian dressing (they also do it with mustard) on rye bread and then grilled. I might have the taste buds, but I sure don't have the metabolism and so Phil's makes a slight bow to such folks and offers a "turkey" Reuben sandwich. Perhaps a handful fewer calories, but that some great taste. The drink cooler includes the usual Coke stuff, but the hidden treasure is the Dr. Brown's sodas. And my favorite, the Diet Cream which goes surprisingly well with a "diet" Reuben. A great meal and at only $10, a bargain. It's not exactly easy to find, but it's there between the drug store and the grocery store. read more

Phil's Deli - Delis Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Hometown feel w great pastrami omelette! Their servers are super attentive even when the restaurant is packed

The best chicken salad I've ever had... it seriously it outstanding! It has just chicken, like mayo and very finely chopped celery. We went for lunch after the place wanted to go to was close. Its a deli with every type of sandwich, you could think of along with salads. I ordered the chicken salad salad. I wish I would have just got the chicken salad that's all I ate. It was so good. My brother and I both got a half pound Togo. The lady waiting on us told us they make20 pounds a day. My brother got a club he really enjoyed as well. Serve was a-little slow but it was a nice day, so we enjoyed the outdoors. read more

Phil's has been apart of our weekend breakfast routine for years now!! Super friendly staff, great service and my son loves that they know his order every time!! Lunch is always delicious as well! The tuna melt and fries is my go to! We highly recommend and would be very sad if they ever close! read more

Food was outstanding and service was pleasant. It's just a little hard to find and not much room inside. Also, a bit on the pricey side for what you get. read more

Yesterday, I had one of the worst dining experiences in recent memory and it didn't have anything to do with the food (which was barely mediocre). It's clear that the restaurant is run by family as they were fighting and yelling at each other throughout the dining room. I've never been so uncomfortable in my life. They should be more aware of how their behavior affects the people they are serving. Will never return. read more

Food was delicious although the staff is very suffocating, felt very rushed, they don't write prices on the bill just comes out with a receipt. read more

Great restaurant, good food, great staff. They also support the women's shelter and provide lunches for area firefighters THE biscuits are the best of the best. Sandwiches are over stuffed and good for two meals. Great value read more

Still expensive for anything . Hash browns as dry as cardboard omelet good. Arby's better French dips and Bagels probably the best value (unless you go to poppy's) May be back. You get crowded as soon as you walk in the door and they ask you what you want before you open the menu for food. Thanks read more

Gave 'em another shot for lunch today... FAIL. Felt unsafe. Staff wearing masks on their chins, kids in close proximity to one another with no masks whatsoever. These people know better but clearly just don't care. Enough is enough. Bye-Bye! read more

Best New York food in the Charlotte area. Fresh ground New York burgers. Philly cheese steaks, Reuben sandwiches, pastrami, and chicken salad. Bagels too! read more