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Pill Hill Deli

3.8 (90 reviews)
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Open • 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Turkey Avocado w/ Pickles
Kelli K.

Sandwiches are always good here! I like ordering the Triple Soprano and the Turkey Avocado! The portion of meat is generous! There is usually a long line around 12pm-1pm when everyone is on lunch. They have drinks, chips, desserts, fruit, and sandwiches. The menu size is decent and the selection is wide. Sandwiches take around 8-10 minutes to make and they come out cut in half and wrapped to go. Staff is nice and there is plenty of seating!

Doris G.

Stopped by here on the way to a doctors appointment. Hot sandwiches, friendly service. I ordered the Dr. Chu special which was a Turkey sandwich combo with soup. Very clean and very friendly staff.

Getting lunch on Pill Hill
Inverleith F.

Visiting mom in the hospital and after feeding the meter, I wandered over to the Pill Hill Deli. It's been here since I worked here over 30 years ago so I had to check it out. Of course ownership and the menu has changed but glad to see a variety of reasonably priced sandwiches. Going with the classic turkey, I upgraded to the wheat roll. When placing the order, the woman asked, "and what kind of cheese do you want?". I said provolone knowing it would be an add on in price. So, a $7.95 sandwich becomes $10 with tax. I give her credit in knowing how to upsell in a way that most folks may not notice. The nickel and diming really bothers me but it is what it is. At least the sandwich came with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, pickles and mustard included. It's what I wanted, it hit the spot. Nice to have a whole wheat roll. When in Pill Hill, stop and support this local shop. They have lots of other items on

open for bizness at 0630!
Jana C.

Been open and doing bizness for the PIll Hill community for 20 years! Sprightly Asian proprietor who was manning that register by 0630 and told me that retirement is indeed on her horizon. A no-nonsense deli tres convenient for the Pill Hill community; grabbed a deli muffin sandwich after work this morning, and, for less than $3, was filled and pleasantly surprised by the fluffiness of the egg, the quality of the ham, and the muffins were toasted absolutely perfectly. The deli itself, located on a corner, has a very large selection of everything from salads, to deviled eggs, to wonderful fruit salads, to a pastry/donut section, to many, many varities of sandwiches. I quickly understood why this joint would do so well. There is truly something for everyone... with prices from the 90's, that's just the cherry on top.. on top of Pill Hill!

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Classic deli sandwich options and perfect when between classes at SMU, after medical appointments or when working/visiting at the hospital

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Love the great staff and food is always hot! I vome here all the time! People should try!

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Immaculately clean and orderly with friendly & fast service. Great sandwiches and other items, with a nice variety on the menu.

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The food is always delicious and the customer service is very pleasant. The simplest turkey sandwich was the absolute best I ever had.

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It is a cool place and right now my mom and my dad work there now and I really like the food they make.

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Love this little, super affordable, throwbacky spot. The guy who works at the register is super engaging. My bagel sandwich was yummy!

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