I've never once been disappointed. Hands down best sandwich shop in STL. Sorry Gramophone, we still…read morelove you, but Blues takes the cake.

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!

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

A perfect sandwich. The Hot Salami. Recognized by James Beard. I did mine on garlic cheese bread…read morewith peppers. Got there early and then it got really crowded. Definitely worth stopping when in St Louis

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.

Excellent quality food with outstanding taste. My vote for the best sandwich shop in the area. I…read morelove the eclectic young feel to it. We'll be back to sample the live music!!

Street parking or lot nearby. Crowded…read more Order at the bar. Plenty of chip options. Staff is friendly and a huge variety of sandwiches. I got the Reuben. The meat was a bit stringy and hard to chew. Maybe normal for this cut. Slightly salty for my taste but good flavor. Solid other than the meat texture. Will try a different sandwich next time

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!

Ok. People love LeGrand's. I'm not knocking it, but I don't love sandwiches, and I don't eat meat,…read moreso I'm just not going to have the same sort of experience here that others do. And that's ok. It's like a really big deli or corner store. Size is great. Most of the St. Louis staple snacks are available. Some frozen pizza I thought about buying and then changed my mind. Plenty of candy. A good selection of Calypso flavored lemonade. I think I bought peach on my visit this 3/14 Day. Maybe one day I'll be in a sandwich mood and I'll have a LeGrand's something or other.

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 is the kind of sandwich that you call and tell your friends about! The potatoe salad was also…read moreoutstanding

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.

Stopped in in a Saturday to pick up lunch for my husband. Got there right before the lunch rush…read more Got in line to wait, they have a freezer case with lots of options for take home meals. Line moves quickly and we were taking to go and didn't need a table. I stood close to the door, people were piling in! A couple walked in with the line ending at the door, said this must be amazing and I assured them it was. I was shocked when a couple minutes later they left. They missed out! Sandwiches, salads, sides, soup, frozen meals to go. Lots to offer,

The bottom line: Adriana's makes some of the best sandwiches in St. Louis. it's also a jewel on The…read moreHill. * Best time: Go when there's little or no line. * Our rule: More than 10 people in line? We pass. When it's crowded, we've had orders come out wrong, and asking questions can sometimes lead to staff arguing rather than helping. * The competition: Gioia's, Gramophone, and Union Loafers are more consistent when busy. * Our pick: When Adriana's isn't crowded, we actually prefer it over all three. Verdict: Incredible sandwiches, but go when it's quiet.