"Great deli-style sandwiches, from rather hidden location on Chapel Hill Rd" Came by here on a Saturday. This place is REALLY hard to find... it's behind the State Farm building, but there's barely any signage from the street. (Note: some photos here in Yelp seem to be from an older location.) We actually came one Saturday, but it was unexpectedly closed, but we caught them the following one, so good to call and confirm before driving over. You walk up to a door on the back, and scan a QR code to see the menu. Then knock on/ open the door and someone will come to take your order. Then you wait outside and they bring you your sandwiches. The lady who took our order was very friendly. The kitchen was rather large, so I suspect it's used for more than just this business. We ordered two turkey subs-- the East New York (which was slightly spicy) and the Dumbo. Wait time was maybe 7-10 minutes or so. Both sandwiches came nicely wrapped, and I think total cost was a little over $20. And conveniently, they take Apple Pay. These were not your Subway or Quiznos sandwiches-- these were DELICIOUS pressed sandwiches (we got them on focaccia. I personally liked the Dumbo the best-- it had a nice mix of flavors that meshed well. The East New York was solid and had a nice spiciness, but not quite as exciting overall. Would I come back? Probably, but since there's no seating, and it's a bit awkward, maybe not the first place I'd think to try, but again, the sandwiches were REALLY good. I do think it may be excellent for catering or for getting picnic sandwiches though. read more

Plumpeez Deli - Turn to enter lot (2026) - note other pictures must be from an old location - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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So glad I found this spot. After reading the reviews, I knew I would get my money's worth and the ingredients were fresh. First of all, the bread is soft and has a nice bite, holds the juices of a sandwich well and was fresh. I got the Cobble Hill sandwich and the turkey was really good. Also the size is amazing for the price. When you get there, it feels like you're in the wrong place or entering in the wrong way, but you're not. I asked if this was the sandwich spot and a young man took my order and made my sandwich within 5 min. And there is enough parking behind the State Farm building to pull up and get your sandwich I can't wait to go back and try the Italian and cheesesteak sandwiches. read more

Plumpeez Deli - Cobble Hill Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

A hidden away gem on the way to Raleigh! Sandwiches made to perfection with the freshest ingredients! The service is 100 ... TJ (one of the family that owns the place) gave us some of the best service I have had at a restaurant. It was a beautiful day so we ate on the picnic tables outside. One cool thing I have never seen before... There was a bunch of change on the ground outside in front of the store. At first I was wondering why so much change was on the ground. Come to find out it is if you are short you come outside and use some of the change! Highly recommend!!!! Look at the sign... funny as hell read more

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I've had sandwiches, fruit trays made, charcuterie trays made and salads from Plumpeez. It's amazing!! I get something from here about twice a week. The owner is amazing!! Definitely a place to stop and have lunch or dinner. read more

A little hard to find the first time, but worth the effort. We called them and got directions when we were close. Delicious sandwiches, delightful owner and son. Very accommodating to my husband's sandwich order. Take out only. Right now they have a weekly menu, so check that out before getting your taste buds set on a particular sandwich. Honestly, I was glad I called them. They were the best part of a particularly grueling travel day. read more

I would give it 3 1/2 stars if I could. I'm rounding up. I arrived thinking I would sit down and enjoy a sandwich. They are only doing take out. The service of coming to the car was fast and courteous, which is a plus. I received a menus and was told to call when I knew what I wanted. The menus is decent, but how can you call yourself a New York deli if you don't have corned beef or pastrami on rye? I originally ordered a sandwich and chips and was told they were chips. When I said I would just go somewhere else they said 'wait a minute' came back and said they found some chips. Sandwich was fresh and good. Definitely not a New York deli, but the bread was fresh (a lot of it) , the lettuce fresh, and the rest similar to what you get at Subway. read more

We were out for a drive and looking for a place for lunch. Headed to Yelp and the reviews steered us right to Plumpeez. Of course anyone is skeptical on a first visit, but that quickly dissolved. We were warmly greeted by the super friendly owners, Steve and Naila, and charmed by their son who seamlessly rang up our order, including our Yelp check in discount. The menu is extensive and I really tried to take a little time to read thru the descriptions with so many choices. It's clear a lot of thought went into creating each and every hero/sub and they all sounded mouth watering! I went with the Surf Ave, which sounded exactly like what I'd been craving. Hot Capocollo, Genoa Salami, Sandwich Style Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, oil & vinegar, and mayo served on an fresh Italian hero roll. It all came together perfectly and was marvelous, but was so huge I had to take half of it home! My dining partner went with a simple BLT and said it was the best she'd ever had! I thought she was just being polite when she told the owner, but she kept bringing it up after we left and even nearly two weeks later when we were telling some friends about Plumpeez, and she's eaten a lot of BLT's in her time! It's clear they have a lot of pride in the preparation and presentation of the heros/subs. We ended up chatting with them for some time and felt like we came in as strangers and left as friends. What a pleasant experience! I honestly was surprised to find them in little ol Butner and wished they'd have a location near me in the Triangle. They would have a gold mine there with all the New Yorker's and other transplants from the northeast! I'll just keep my fingers crossed and in the meantime will have to come back for another visit soon. read more

Plumpeez Deli - Surf Ave sub - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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What can I say that hasn't already been said, over and over? Ok, I'll give it a shot. We decided to head east for a drive from the triad to try this spot. This family run restaurant is a delight and a true gem. They are only doing curb service right now, but they will greet you when you arrive, offer you a menu (we used our phones) and let you know to just give them a call when you're ready to order. They do have a couple of picnic tables that we took advantage of. The sandwiches were delicious and generous, and the owner came out and introduced herself. She and her husband operate the restaurant with the help of their incredibly personable and attentive kids. We would make the drive again just to eat here. 100/10! read more

We had a fantastic dinner at Plumpeez Deli. We called the phone number from the car and sat at the picnic tables. Within 10 minutes our food was delivered and was delicious. We had the Jay Street, Linton, and Burnside. Plenty of meat and flavor. They brought us out some pickle spears and free Italian ices that were delicious. I would highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

Boars Head meat and cheese. Awesome bread. Great place for an awesome time. Don't want a sub, get great service and a salad.

Amazing and friendly curbside service. Both of our sandwiches were solid. I'll be looking forward to stopping by next time we are around!

Stopped by on our way home. First time here! I'm a vegetarian and created my own sammy/panini and my fiancé had The Surf sub. He loved his and mine. I really enjoyed mine! Service was great! Super sweet fam. read more

Plumpeez Deli - two sandwiches on paper on a picnic table - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had worked in Butner for nearly 3 years before finding this place! It's around the back of a building and I had passed by it many times on my way to other restaurants in Creedmoor. I am so glad my co-worker finally told me about this place! The subs are HUGE! And the bread was so soft! The service was fast and the prices were great for the amount of food you get. There isn't indoor dining, but that doesn't matter if you have the food delivered or pick it up and head over to Lake Holt for a relaxing break. If you like a good, authentic sub, head over to Plumpeez - or better yet, have it delivered and don't lost that great parking spot you got! read more

Perfect spot to grab a quick lunch on my way from Charlotte to Richmond. Curbside service - very helpful and sweet!! Sandwich was a dream.

Plumpeez is sandwich heaven!! I got the Court St. & it was perfect -- the bread was soft & delicious, the meats & cheeses were fresh & tasty, and the toppings just made it. Oh & get an Italian ice! Large portion & the sour cherry flavor was so so so good. But the service is what really puts Plumpeez over the top. TJ was amazing & so quick! Plus he was patient with my indecision! He went over & above -- kind & incredibly helpful. Literally best service in NC! Get yourself to Plumpeez -- it is worth the trip. I am already craving my next sandwich! The best! read more

I'm writing a review of Plumpeez without having been there for a year. Weird. But such is the time of COVID. I live a good 45 minute drive from Plumpeez, but it is not too far from my office. I haven't been in the office for a year, so no Plumpeez. Today a co-worker who moved back to Durham after a decade in the north asked me where the best place for a sub in north Durham is, because she's due to have a baby at Durham Regional on Roxboro and her tradition is that her husband brings her a ginormous turkey sandwich while she recovers and a chain won't cut it. So, of course I thought of Plumpeez. Not Durham, but a 20 minute drive from the hospital, so definitely worth it. And now I'm craving a conversation with fellow Brooklynites and a sub too big to finish. Oh, yeah, the food....it's amazing. It's spectacular. It's beyond compare. I'll just say this...so prepare yourself...they have 3 different Italian heroes. There's also a genoa salami on a roll if you're not ready for a real deal combo meat hero yet. No more needs to be said. Is it weird that the main reason I'd go back to the office is to go to Plumpeez for lunch? Okay, I'm weird. I'll take that. read more

Quality food, friendly folks, and just a short side trip off the highway...what else could you ask for? Stopped in today headed north to VA and was not disappointed. Boars Head meats and cheeses paired with locally sourced veggies all on a locally baked sub roll. Don't take my word for it...go hang with Steve and have a tasty, affordable, non-chain sandwich at this great little family run joint. read more

Great fresh sandwiches and very nice customer service. Added bonus locally owned. The BLT is my favorite.

Service was great and the sandwiches were delicious. TJ was very nice and welcoming. Cute outside picnic table area to eat at and our sandwiches came with complimentary Italian ice! Amazing little hidden gem in Butner. Better than subway or other similar places and always great to support small businesses! read more

Great place, get sandwiches with my dad here.I usually get PB&J. Tastes good, made with love.

Friendliest staff I've ever seen in my life (I'm not exaggerating) the food is fresh and all made to order and you get it extremely fast. Family operated; I would really recommend this place. We felt very welcomed and all of our questions were answered. read more

Plumpeez Deli - Food - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Small business that has AMAZING customer service. If we lived in this state it would definitely be a go to. This was a great find off the highway . Would HIGHLY recommend read more

Very friendly employees and the food is wonderful!!! The subs are meaty and better than other subs for this area for sure!! We will continue to go there for our subs from now on!! read more

I lived in Butner for a decade 2 decades ago and wish Plumpeez had been there then! We had to use GPS to find it (near the corner of C Street and Central Avenue, in a building behind the convenience store there) but it was worth the trouble. I got the "Court Street" sub loaded down with specialty meats and fresh vegetables, sparkling fresh; husband ordered a hot roast beef with cheese. They were too big for us to finish at lunchtime so we finished them off for dinner. Plus: the owners are friendly and glad for the business. We will definitely be back. Advice: It's worth the 20-minute trip up I-85 from Durham just for the sandwiches, but if you aren't familiar with the area Lake Holt is just five minutes away (from Plumpeez turn right onto Central Ave and follow it all the way out). It's a lovely spot for a picnic with your Plumpeez meal, with tables right on the lake and a great dock for sitting. Or turn left on Central instead and head 5+ minutes away to Cedar Creek Gallery (use GPS for directions), a gorgeous spot full of pottery, blown glass, art glass, and woodwork, much of it from NC craftspeople. read more

Excellent food and customer service! These folks continue to go above and beyond for their customer's!

Me and my boyfriend were just driving through on our way to VA from Atlanta. We were looking for non fast food places that had decent food and stumbled on Plumpeez. TJ had impeccable customer service and offered curbside (no dining inside). The food was just as good as the customer service and the only downside is that they don't have other locations closer to home. This place is amazing!! read more

Stopped by there today. First off, the service was great, the person they have working the curbside pickup was very nice and fast. The food quality here is excellent and above any chain shop you'll find. As a side note, they didn't have the sandwich I wanted, so they threw in a free hummus. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Plumpeez Deli - Court St. Italian - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Butner isn't exactly a destination spot for great food, but ever since discovering this little deli tucked behind the Valero downtown, I've seriously considered making the 45-minute drive from Raleigh just to come back. Not only do they have my favorite sandwich in NC (their Coney Island - order it hot!), but they also have some of the friendliest and most courteous staff of any restaurant I've been to anywhere. Wish I could give it 6 stars! read more

Would love to give this place a 5 star because their sandwiches are great and so is the customer service but it seems every time I order something is missing from my sandwiches. read more

Those sandwiches are amazing so much taste and meat !! And the the guy who takes the orders out for curbside pick up so kind nice and respectful 3 time going there nothing bad to say couldn't even get upset when they forgot one of my subs got 3 instead of 4 as soon as I let them know I had my 4th sub in my car in under 2 min read more

I've been working in Butner for about 1.5 years. I've seen some signs for Plumpeez but never really sought them out. My wife just started working in Butner too so we decided to get lunch from Plumpeez today. We placed a phone order to get curbside pick up. Placing the order was easy and I appreciated the gentleman who took the order mentioned their credit card machine was down so they only took cash. The gentleman who greeted us at the car and brought our food was super friendly, engaging, and polite. I got the East New York and she got the Utica. Both were absolutely delicious. The East New York had a nice little kick to it. The prices are fair in my opinion, especially for the portion size. You definitely get your moneys worth. The options on sandwiches is large and can be overwhelming, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything. Butner has food options, but most of them are fast food and chains. I like that Plumpeez is locally owned and uses quality products. Even though we work in Butner, their location is ideal if you are travelling on 85. It's 3 minutes off 85. We look forward to going back and trying something new next time! read more

If you want a real New York style sandwich this is your place!!! You won't be disappointed. Generous amount of meat, fresh bread, crunchy pickles... Shop run by the owner, very nice guy. Happy to support small business!!! read more

Plumpeez Deli - Front of the deli - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Holy cow, what a find. We were working in town, just searched up local places to eat, and boy oh boy did we find a wonderful sandwich. If you can even call it that. A "extreme" option later, you are treated to hands down the largest sub iv ever seen, let alone attempted to eat. All products are Boars Head , Service, was the most hometown humble it could be. Absolutely outstanding food, just don't miss the turn on your way in! read more

Plumpeez Deli - Delis Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Talk about, "About Time"! Plumpeez brings New York to Butner NC and I'm loving it. Finally one can get a delicious Boar's head deli made sub in this small town. For this visit I had the pleasure of not only meeting the owner, whom by the way is from Brooklyn NY, but I also experienced great customer service. They prepared for me the pastrami sub loaded with meat and graced with Boar's Head yellow American cheese. The roll purchased from a local bakery was soft and fresh almost as good as the amoroso bread in Philadelphia. Sadly they do not have fresh fountain drinks as of yet but they do have a decent selection of canned or bottled coke products. While I enjoyed my sub I also learned that they can sell the deli meats by the pound. Good bye Harris teeter your subs have met their match and Plumpeez subs are by far better. Clearly if one is in the area whether you are hungry or not, just be hungry and give Plumpeez a try. read more

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The customer service is immaculate! The sandwiches are sooo yummy!! Service is quick! And I love that he brought Brooklyn to NC with the names of the sandwiches. read more

The young man working here is incredibly cordial and outgoing which really adds to the experience along with the great sandwiches! Highly recommend stopping by! read more

This place I made a point of stopping by when I was in the area, since it is so out of the way (I live in Durham, near Raleigh) but was sooo worth it! All ingredients are fresh and your sub is made to order. I would actually venture way out to Butner for these delicious subs, that good! read more

Tj took my order and was so kind, first time here. The way he talks and makes sure I'm happy and the service was outstanding, this young man should be the boss whenever given the chance. Thanks for the sandwich brother read more

Fantastic local deli! High quality ingredients (Boars Head), super friendly staff, and they take COVID seriously. They have a few wooden picnic tables with umbrellas if you'd like to eat there. Also, if you do dine there, they were offering a free Italian ice. Our sandwiches were huge, so we didn't take them up on the offer. Will return next time we pass thru. read more

Excellent service and great sandwich. This 3 minute detour off 85 was exactly the deli sub my wife and I were craving. We were passing by on 85 and saw the high rating. The store is curbside and/or call-in order only. After reading the call-in sign, a very helpful and polite young man came out to give us menus and explain their service (COVID Regs). Our food was ready very quickly (5 minutes or less), just enough time to stretch our legs. The sandwiches and pickles hit the spot and we were on our way! I highly recommend, especially on a route that offers a mostly fast food and subway. Also, great value for the quality and size of the sub. Tip your server :) read more