Well worth the wait! One of the best sandwich shops in STL! We had heard so many great things, and…read moreit definitely lived up to the hype. We tried two different sandwiches, and both were packed with so much flavor and made with such fresh, quality ingredients. The 7th Street Sicilian was absolutely incredible--so flavorful, with the perfect combination of ingredients and textures in every bite. It was definitely a standout and one I'll be thinking about until our next visit! We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

The Italian chopped salad is plentiful! Enough for 2. I always get the oil & vinegar as my…read moredressing. The croutons are yummy! I would add a couple banana peppers to give it an extra layer of flavor but it's a great salad. Customer service is always friendly and the establishment is always clean inside and out!

Stopped in for a pastrami sandwich after the lunch rush, there were still several people waiting…read more Because they have specialty items and chips, drinks, around the line formation, you can always pass the wait time, looking at all the cool things! I found some spicy truffle chips I hadn't tried before. Ordered my usual, the hot pastrami on rye with deli mustard. Yum! The wait is never very long with 3 people or 20 people in line; they have lots of people behind the counter. Once your order is ready, you step to the register to pay and you on your way.

Very good food! Fresh! I came here at lunch and I can't get over how tasty this was. I will be back.read more

Man I love this place! Old school sandwich shop right on The Hill…read more Had the meatball on cheese bread, wifey had the turkey on french bread...amazing! If you get the large over the regular, plan to leave stuffed! Highly recommend for the fall...grab a sandwich, sit on the patio and enjoy it! Can't wait to go back!!

We chose this sandwich shop because they're a well-known small business in STL, and whenever we…read morehost visitors from out of town for luncheons we always try to support local restaurants so they can get a true taste of St. Louis. Since this place is such a staple, we figured we had to give it a try. The place was absolutely packed, which clearly shows it's a local favorite. Even with how busy they were, our pickup order was ready on time -- actually before the scheduled pickup since I arrived about five minutes early. The atmosphere definitely had that classic local sandwich shack vibe and seemed like it would make a great casual lunch spot for almost any occasion. Unfortunately, the food itself just didn't live up to the reputation for us. We ordered the hot salami sandwiches, which they're known for, but they were extremely greasy and the only flavors that really stood out were mustard and grease. We expected a lot more flavor and balance considering it's their specialty item. We also placed a large luncheon order of 10 sandwiches. Everyone was satisfied overall and the food was decent enough, but nothing really stood out or made us excited to come back. We personally prefer Adriana's for both flavor and overall quality. One of the biggest disappointments was that none of the sandwiches had cheese on them, even though we paid an extra $2 per sandwich for the garlic cheese bread upgrade. That was frustrating considering the additional charge. Honestly, I'm guessing we may have just caught them on an off day because it's obvious this spot has a loyal following. We still appreciate supporting local STL businesses and can understand why so many people love it -- it just wasn't quite the experience we were expecting.

Do you ever eat something so good that you don't want it to end? That's what it was like eating a…read moresandwich at The Gramophone called The Yogi. I chose this one on a whim because I had just come from a yoga class, so it seemed like the universe wanted it to be in my belly. The Yogi has ham, roast beef, salami, Provel cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini, deli dressing and pepper mayo on a baguette. None of the things besides the lettuce and tomato seem remotely yogi-ish, but we'll look past that. They asked me if I wanted the sandwich toasted, and of course I said yes, because when you have the option to get a sandwich toasted, you get it toasted. I started eating it, and I literally could not stop until I was done, and when it was over, I was a little sad. The bread was nicely chewy but also crispy from being toasted, and all of the ingredients were warm and melty and savory. This is one of the best-tasting sandwiches that I've ever eaten! I got my sandwich to go, because the place was incredibly busy. There were lots of people ordering food, but also there was some sort of trivia game happening. They have a pool table and some board games that you can play at your table. They also have a bar where you can get a little drink. (I did not.) The Gramophone seems to be a gathering space for people from all walks of life, because I saw so many different people here.

It's cramped and crowded and has only bar height communal tables. You order at the counter. It's…read morevery loud. Some people like those things, but I detest them, thus 3 stars. Service quick and efficient. Food is really good. My whole party got different sandwiches - half sandwiches- and all were very good. My sandwich, the jive, was missing the Swiss cheese and avocado spread that were advertised and it had way too much mayo, but the ingredients were very high quality and it was delicious.

You know it's bidness time when your sandwich meal comes with instructions. The Mac salad and…read morepotato salads that we ordered were filled so much that we were instructed to be careful while handling the bag, and the kind lady helping us said to be cautious with the sandwiches as the containers they were in were filled to the brim as well. My sandwich was so big that I ate it over lunch, dinner, and lunch again the next day! There was so much pastrami in DH's sammy that he had some leftover for breakfast as well. The pastrami was was exceptionally nuanced, and this place will def be our go to from now on.

True deli in every way! Do yourself a favor, come get a sandwich from Carl's and bring your…read moreappetite. We have tried a variety of their sandwiches, and none of them have been less than outstanding. The kids love this place too! A little pricey, but they give you SO much meat, it makes sense!

The deli meat was insanely fresh and well prepared. Very very flavorful sandwich and it was so…read moreamazing! Loved that it was also a market, so you can shop for chips, cookies, deli items, drinks, and more! Overall, such a great experience and will definitely be back!

I was surprised when entering what I had always thought to be a grocery store, is really a quite…read morelarge deli! The staff was quite helpful. The food looked delicious. I had heard that they have homemade soup each day and wanted to try that. I was a bit disappointed as the mushroom soup I had seemed based on a can of cream of mushroom with some additional mushroom pieces and Gruyère cheese thrown in. I did have the fried fish and took it home and reheated it, and it was quite good. All in all, I will plan on returning sometime. I think my husband would enjoy their incredible amount of sandwich offerings. Oh, and if you don't like ordering from a computer at the door, the counter people at the deli will take your order verbally and put it in the computer. A definite plus!

This is one of the best sandwich shops I've been to in the St. Louis area! First of all, the…read morehospitality was incredible. Mike, the owner, made sure to recommend some items since he knew it was my first time, and after my meal he even came outside to ask me how my experience was an welcomed me back. I got the Annie turkey sandwich and it was amazing! That Cajun style mayo is just delicious. Definitely come here if you are looking for a cozy little spot to get some delicious sandwiches!

WOW What a great find ! Vitale's Deli is a hidden gem of a…read morerestaurant in the Glendale neighborhood. We had the Pete's sandwich which was so flavorful and stacked with meat and topped with a delicious Italian dressing. The guys behind the counter that waited on us were so very friendly that it made us smile as we walked out. We will definitely go back.

This place is great! Amazing sandwiches and they sell "provel" and other Italian grocery items. I…read morewill return.

I like to see it busy on a Saturday, so interesting to see what others have in their carts and chat…read moreabout some of the things they are making! Everyone is so friendly, from other shoppers to the staff who checks in to see if you need anything. I was looking for Tuna, but when I saw the selection, I couldn't remember which type I needed so that just means I will have to go back! I bought a large jar of capers because I can never have enough of them and I happened upon a frozen Seafood Mix Mediterranean PanaPesca. This looks really good and I think it is for a pasta dish, I will try it and see. I wish I had known when we were there that we were going to have winter weather this weekend! I would have purchased a lot more and if you need to know this, they have fresh yeast cakes. I would have purchased it to make St. Louis school cafeteria rolls.

Quiet on a Sunday afternoon. The staff was speedy and kind…read more I had the Italian Supreme which was insane. A huge sandwich. They managed to keep it toasty, warm, and saucy. My husband enjoyed the Italian. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area!

Had the Italian and the French dip sandwich before a concert in St. Louis. Although it was a long…read morewait because of being so busy before the concert, the sandwiches were delicious. The house made bread was wonderful.

10/10, I honestly don't think I've had a better sandwich before EVER! I recommend getting the 1/2…read moreand 1/2 special of the sandwich and the salad if you're there for lunch and want to try different things. The Theresa is AMAZING, especially as someone who isn't a big fan of cold cuts. Don't let the long line scare you, the service is super fast and moves through it quickly. The inside has a decent amount of space, but it fills up quickly so if it's nice, sit outside. Totally recommend for a lunch break even though parking can be a little tricky to find close by, but it's worth the walk!

We went for lunch right before the line got long! Walking in the doors feels like you're…read moretransported to Italy, it's decorated with yellow and bright blue! The service was immaculate, it felt like you were part of the family. Got a half salad and half sandwich - huge portion for the price! I got the Adriana's salad - no notes. Everything on there makes it a classic Italian. For my sandwich, I chose the Teresa. In my opinion, the bacon was overwhelming and the bread was really hard to pull apart. But overall it's a really good sandwich spot and I would go back! Finished our meal with mini cannolis that are some of the best I've had!