Everyone keeps calling this place a convenience store when I know ya'll are coming here for the sandwiches... so why don't we call it a Sandwich Shop equipped with a bountiful selection of drinks, chips, tire parts and hygiene products that is open 24/7? When you walk in, grab a pencil and menu form from the counter and check the boxes of what you're craving. There are three different forms, one for breakfast sandwiches, Deli Sandwiches and Hot Truck. Each sandwich comes in three different sizes Single, Double and Grand Slam. I ordered the Pmp "Poor Man's Pizza", which consists of tomato sauce & mozzarella on toasted French Bread and added mushrooms. I usually add chicken but last time I thought I'd go nuts and added pepperoni, so much tastier. My friend ordered a Turkey sandwich on whole wheat French bread; it was pretty amazing. The whole wheat French bread shouldn't be overlooked. The fountain sodas here are ridiculously cheap but too bad they're Pepsi products otherwise I would have actually purchased one. The sandwiches range from $5-10 but the add-ons (like veggies, meat etc) will sneak up on you like a peeping Tom. *First are cheese fries. read more

My go to place after work if I'm hungry. It's a deli/convience store and best of all it's 24/7/365. The food is usually pretty good and quick, though the sandwiches I think are a little expensive, but they have $.09 sodas. read more

it's cheap, it's fast, it's open 24/7. major downside is they don't have any available seating, which was yuge when i went there with a buddy after bball session. also, they charge for cheese..... smh read more

At the corner of pizza and subs lives Shortstop Deli. It's very very good. But why anyone would order anything beyond a pizza sub is beyond me. Unless one is a vegan, and then one can complain that seitan, vegan burger, hummus and assorted veggies are not enough of a vegan selection, because the world needs to bow down to your food aversion. If there's anything else you can do to exert your superiority over the rest of the planet, I can't wait to hear it. Allow me to recommend scouring the parking lot for gravel, which is a very safe vegan treat. Or just order a SUI and pray none of your friends see you. read more

I've passed this place a ton of times. To me, it looks sort of like a gas station/convenience mart and I imagined hot dogs on rollers and rotating pieces of day old cheese pizza. Imagine my surprise to read all the positive reviews on Yelp! The pizza subs-- ok these are not anything to write home about but I do see why late-nighters would go crazy for these off of the Hot Truck. The Sui satisfies. Loaded with sausage and mushrooms, a-ok. The reuben? Now this was actually pretty impressive. I have had far inferior reubens in sit-down restaurants. A nice balance of all the components allows you to taste all the ingredients with nothing getting drowned out. It's nice to pop into a place, order some reasonably priced made to-order-food and get out quick. The staff was really nice. You can get a 16 or 24 oz. fountain drink for $0.09 when you order a sandwhich/sub. Cool. read more

so for years now i've thought this place was overrated and overpriced. but after coming here more often in the last few weeks, i only think it's overpriced. the first couple times i came here i had a turkey sub, and my impression that there wasn't enough meat on it, and it wasn't as good as everyone said. so then one day i got in and get a grand slam sized ham sub and it was reallllllly good. i think the grand slam size made a difference, it seemed like they used more meat and toppings to fill the bread. their french bread by the way is great. i've tried their cheesesteak too and it was good, they used quality meat but since the bread was so big there wasn't enough to fill it. also, try the pmp (poor man's pizza). it's basically a pizza sub. i wasn't expecting much in the flavor department, but the sauce was good and the cheese was of a good quality as well. this is originally from the Hot Trucks they have up at cornell, which was actually the inspiration for Stouffer's french bread pizza, which i learned from a cool little book about ithaca i picked up. the cookies here are pretty good too, and the 9 cent sodas are a nice deal, it kinda lessens the blow of the overpriced subs. i haven't tried the chilli, soups, mac n cheese, or deli salads yet, but i might someday. it's kind of a bummer that they have nowhere you can really eat your meal except for a bench outside, but they've been open long enough where i guess it hasn't been that much of an issue for them. read more

Have the Sui (Soo Wee, like Suicide) with the works...and dont miss the truck sauce. Order the double size and be prepared to not eat for three days. It is the Hot Truck, day or night with the inexpensive soda throw in for pocket change. We love these sandwiches so much, we are members of the "club" that allows you free sandwiches after you eat so much. Their hot sandwiches start on garlic bread...and build from there whether you want it simple (with cheese) or loaded with meat and veggies. It is one of the few incentives I can use with my gigantic and ever-hungry children to have them run errands with me. "Shortstop?" always elicits a resounding "YES!". read more

Oh, Short Stop, how I miss getting drunk munchies at 2AM in the sketchiest block of town at your place. I didn't care that there were drug addicts loitering in the area, I didn't care if I had to walk across town or trek up or down hills in -10 degree weather and 2 feet of snow; your PMP's with pepperoni, mushrooms, and banana peppers were worth all the troubles to get to you or The Hot Truck! You paired with a Magic Hat #9 were a match made in heaven when I was a young lass. I don't know how I survive a night on the town without you to give me my Saturday night hangover remedy anymore. Nothing compares to the greatness of the Shortstop Deli or The Hot Truck! I just wish there was a place like you in Boulder! But knowing Boulder, I don't think they'll be able to create anything so divetastic as you. You bet when I visit Ithaca, I'll be stumbling in here once again after a night at Korova (ahem, The Westy). Keep doing what you do and don't change one thing about you; Short Stop, you're perfect! read more

This is my 2nd go to place for subs other than Wegmans. The meat and veggies are awesome and fresh, better than anything I've had yet and the bread is amazing. The only reason I like Wegmans better is because Wegman's everything bread is seriously the best....well...actually DiBella's everything bread is the best but that's beside the point. This place has amazing subs for decent prices. They are about as much as everyone else but the .09 cent drink with your sandwich makes this place absolutely my number one pick when I need a sub. Plus they are open 24/7 365 days a year? Whenever I want a roast beef sub I can get it! This place is seriously the best you gotta check them out! read more

Food is good, service is sometimes slow. Floors are absolutely disgusting and need to be replaced.

I love this place, but at the same time it's not the type of place that I would suggest for everyone. It's a dirty secret that everybody knows about. The food is heavy, greasy, and completely perfect. It's a hedonistic hole in the wall (no not that kind). You go to Shortstop either after a night of drinking, or after your 12 hour shift has ended and just don't care anymore. Shortstop offers very limited seating, but that's okay because after you've eaten here you won't be able to sit up anyway (I would suggest getting takeout and eating in bed). My personal favorite sandwich is the SUI which is a 12 inch garlic bread sub with tomato sauce, mozzarella, peperoni, mushrooms, and ground sausage (I usually add bacon too, just for good measure). As Ithaca's only dedicated 24 hour deli, Shortstop is an Ithacan mainstay; let's hope it never changes! read more

I really don't get the appeal, its a grocery store with over priced sandwiches. Maybe because I'm a townie and go during the day? Does it magically transform at night? I will say that their breakfast sandwiches are actually inexpensive, but only during certain hours (before 9 am?). read more

Great sandwiches for night owls and people on the run. However, no one takes your order, so be sure to grab an order slip, choose your sandwich and toppings, and hand it to the person working the deli. My first time there I waited around for quite sometime before I realized how things worked. read more

I pass by here frequently at 1 AM, and there are people inside. The sandwiches are fantastic, I wouldn't say pricey, but not cheapo either. Inside is a little bit dated, but squeaky clean. The ordering system they use is a little confusing. You circle what you want on a pad and give it too the staff, just remember to write your name on it lest you get chastised. I agree with other yelpers that the lack of seating is a downer, so one less star. Bottom line: Even though they are pretty much the only game in town, they still try hard read more

Delicious subs! I love the bread! I really like the chicken salad that's my go to sub here! Fast friendly service. Reasonably priced as well. The best part is that it is always open so it's perfect. read more

A local landmark worth at least several late night exploratory ventures. Late at night the hot truck items change from being disgusting grease logs to... exactly what I'm looking for. The breakfast sandwiches are a secret pleasure of mine, but I'd never get them at full price ($2.00 off between 5am to 10am). Just be aware that shortstop isn't as cheap as it might seem. I recall paying almost $20 for a large bbq sandwich, which was tasty but at that price a full pizza would have made more sense. read more

We've been in Ithaca for almost 2 years and this is the one food place I will yearn for when we leave. It probably hasn't been the most healthy tradition to eat a pizza sub every Sunday night, but it has definitely been delicious. Also, the toasted subs are pretty great too. read more

I really want to like Shortstop. I work close to them, I like sandwiches. the pros: good sandwiches, good service. the cons: expensive sandwiches. no seating. I end up eating there once a year, on a nice day in the summer when I can sit outside. Every other time I think about eating there, I remember that there's nowhere to sit, and the sandwiches are expensive and I go somewhere else. And they try to make you fat by practically giving away soda. I think it's funny, when you go to their website, they have a big "invest" button, and you can read their ideas about their business. And that they make 50% profit on the sandwiches. Maybe they'd make actually more money if they priced the sandwiches competitively to other places. Just sayin. read more

We ordered a double and a grand slam. Both came out the same size. We were told it was because the grand slam was on wheat, when in fact they were both on wheat. After asking again, they did remake the sub correctly, not willingly. Everyone was rude, no greeting, no thank you. What has happened to customer service?! Not to mention, we both got a drink and it was over $30. Holy. Shit. I had the buffalo chicken, and the chicken was rubbery. I am very disappointed!! I have eaten here in the past and it was great. Like someone else said, maybe it transforms at night? I will say, the cookies are amazing!! read more

Had the Sui, sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, cheese on garlic bread. Good combination and tasty. 12 bucks for a Grand Slam...pretty pricey for a foot long. The sandwich maker was not attentive to my sandwich and somewhat messy. I guess that's what you would expect from a convenience store. read more

It's been 12 years since I graduated, but I still look forward to Shortstop whenever I visit Ithaca. Great hot sandwiches, and you can even get your Hot Truck fix here if you're too lazy to make your way over to West Campus. read more

It's a well-known place in Ithaca, but I've always thought the subs were below average and outrageously overpriced.

Very underwhelming. We have heard nothing but great things about this place. We tried it twice- once delivery and once to go at the store. Both times we were disappointed. We got the buffalo chicken and the steak subs. The chicken had weird pieces in it and the bread was stale. Nothing tasted fresh. Wish we liked it more. Prob won't try again. read more

I stopped at the Shortstop Deli for a sandwich for the road. It's a pretty popular place, so even during the middle of the afternoon on a Saturday, I had a bit of wait to receive my food. They have a wide selection of sandwiches, both hot and cold. I decided to order a cold pastrami wrap with cole slaw, sweet peppers and Russian dressing. The food was delicious, and certainly worth considering the next time I'm in Ithaca. read more

We each had a seitan sub. Delicious! Friendly service and an efficient ordering process. We're from out of town, but this is a new favorite for us and we'll definitely be back. read more

Who doesn't love a pizza sandwich at 2 am? Although I do agree with the previous review, the beverage selection is pretty crappy despite it's large size. read more

A must try for all Ithacans and visitors. The Hot Truck sandwiches live on - delish!

I feel the need to chime in and emphasize that this is not just for late night drunks. It is also an excellent place to get a sub for lunch or dinner. The bread is awesome and I've never had a bad sub from there. Love the ordering system too because it ensure that I can order exactly what I want without sounding/feeling like a pain in the ass. However, check your food before you go. Often they forget toppings. I always go here when I am back in Ithaca! read more

The last decent 24 hour place to eat in Ithaca. The reuben and the SUI are both delicious. The upfront investment is a little expensive, but even the single sandwiches are pretty big. They have quite an extensive array of toppings as well e.g. cole slaw. Also no seating area inside. read more

I have not been here since two years. The sub I purchased was mixed meat and it was amazing O bought a 12 inch but I only could eat 1/2. Omg! It was very good I could never find this I'm Kissimmee, Florida where I am from. The people were very nice that worked making sandwiches and cashing me out. read more

What a great sandwich shop! There are so many sandwiches to choose from and most of them (from my experience) are quite simple awesome. They have a sandwich for whatever you crave. Great prices and sandwiches that will leave you satisfied and happy. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped here for sandwiches to bring with us on our hike. We were both intrigued by what an "Ithaca style" sandwich would be, but we decided to go for it! And basically an Ithaca style sandwich is the same as all other sub sandwiches, but that's not a bad thing! These subs were delicious and you could tell the bread was baked fresh. We both got turkey sandwiches and were very happy with them! I would definitely go back for a good sub sandwich and on the bright side it is open 24/7 which is the greatest. read more

Open 24 hours. Service is good, and quick as well. The ordering system is quick and efficient and the drinks are really cheap with a sandwich. The real reason for the 5 stars is the ice cream in the summer. Best soft serve in Ithaca with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy. read more

I've gone to short stop all my life the sandwiches are the best in Ithaca but bring your money cause it can be quit expensive

This place is a gem. It's 24/7 yet ALWAYS busy and there is a reason. They got a nice little store and the sandwich station has great people working there who makes good hearty sandwiches. They're not 5 star sandwiches but they ain't bad at all. You can tell from the signs shown that they care about their community and they really do. If you're in Ithaca, stop here if you're drunk and hungry. read more

Pretty convenient being open at all hours. My sandwich was also good so I would recommend this place so far.

Excellent made to order sub shop... A favorite for late night food!

Way overpriced. Out of the way (sort of) But good for a one time sandwich. Got the Ithaca Steak sub, it was good. Love that it's toasted.

AMAZING. Everything is perfection. This place beats all restaurants in Ithaca, even if it is a deli.

The grand slam sandwiches are big and easily feed two people. We tried the cheese steak and roast beef. There are lots of items ( lettuce, pickles, etc..) from which to customize your sandwich and the drinks are cheap -29 cents for a large drink with sandwich purchase. The staff was friendly and patiently explained how to place the order. read more