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    Swanson's Deli

    4.7 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    My lunch minus half a sandwich
    Chris M.

    The daily special Reuben was off the chain, excellent portion, short wait, friendly staff, and overall good food. Great price for the middle of downtown. You kinda have to look for it cause it's off the beaten path, but it's worth the look. Great atmosphere at the venue, it's almost like dining in Europe.

    Italian sub with potato salad side
    Annie W.

    Swanson's Deli is a little sandwich shop tucked away inside an arcade-style mall. I stopped by and got the Italian sub with a side of potato salad. The potato salad is hands down the best I've had at a sandwich shop. The sub was fresh and flavorful too. They do close early, so I was lucky to catch them while they were open. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, and there's plenty of seating if you want to dine in.

    Roast beef sandwich. Could use a bit more spices but still delicious!
    Brett B.

    Super friendly staff and delicious food. They also have plenty of seating inside as well as outside in the mall area. A great choice for people staying at the Marriott, or anyone in the area.

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    Christina W.

    Delicious! We are in Columbia for a conference, and just happened to walk into this renovated building with a bunch of little stores. The deli is near the back. The employees were super nice, and gave great recommendations. They have a daily special as well. I got the turkey pesto sandwich, and he recommended adding balsamic vinaigrette. I'm glad he did! It was delicious! It was grilled like a panini, but the lettuce was still crisp! Not sure how they did that but it was very good! I also got a side of pasta salad and the cheese and noodles also had good flavor. If I lived closer I would come more often! If you are in the area it is worth the stop!

    red= top of the toothpick the tip of the toothpick that I biy is sticking out as well. green one= toothpick used to hold sandwich together
    Ruby R.

    I'm conflicted because the taste of the food is delicious! The service was delightful but when eating my sandwich once arriving at home I almost choked on a toothpick that was in my lettuce, I had taken the one out that holds the sandwich together, but there was one inside the sandwich it was only one bite in so.... The blue cheese that they make is AMAZING! just disappointed biting into that....

    The Gamecock!!
    Jeff E.

    First time eating at Swanson's and it was great. The deli sandwich was good. I had the Gamecock, which was stacked with meat and served warm. My wife had the special, roast beef with banana peppers. The potato salad was good. So was the cucumber and tomato salad. The service was friendly and fast. We really liked being in the Arcade Mall. I liked that we were hanging out and eating in the mall. However... Can not wait to come back when Swanson's moves into the units.

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    Liz W.

    I like subs and I like delis, but I LOVE Swanson's! It always smell so good. The bread is fresh. And the meat is tasty. The Italian is my favorite but all of thier subs are great! You can eat inside the store or in the mall. This is a great place for lunch!

    Ham n' cheese sammich with chicken chilli
    Noemi T.

    Had the chicken chilli with ham and cheese sammich. Chilly was nice and flavorful. The sandwich was buttery and crispy nice and flat like I like it.

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    Delicious!! Well packed and very fresh! My husband loved everything!! Get some for yourself!

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    Hidden gem of a place downtown Columbia. Sandwiches are very good and the service matches!

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    6 years ago

    Best Deli in Columbia hands down. My personal favorite is the gamecock. Definitely try it out if you're on main st.

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    8 years ago

    Love the Chicken Salad and Turkey melts but really everything is great! I go for lunch all the time!!

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    8 years ago

    Great place to eat for lunch and they are ALWAYS very friendly and fast! The TBR and Italian sub are my favorites!

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