Warning: if you enter Thanos Import Market, be prepared to have your taste buds snapped out of existence (in the best way possible)! This hidden gem is the real deal, folks! The sandwiches and subs? Fantastic! The selection of Italian market items? Great! But the real magic happens when you're treated like family (or a long-lost cousin) by the lovable, wisecracking team behind the counter. You'll feel like you're in Nonna's kitchen, minus the guilt trips and awkward family photos. Now, about that signature sub, the Thanos... chef's kiss It's a flavor bomb that'll make you say, "I am inevitable...ly going back for more!" Each bite is a masterclass in texture, flavor, and pure, unadulterated joy. I mean, who needs Infinity Stones when you have Infinity Sub?! In short, Thanos Import Market is the real MVP (Most Valuable Pasta... and sandwich... and sub...). Don't be a Hulk, get yourself to this Italian market and taste the magic for yourself! P.S. If you see me there, don't be surprised if I'm wearing a "Thanos for President" t-shirt read more

I've heard a lot about this market, but didn't realize how close it was to me. I actually accidentally stumbled in here today while searching for a nearby shop. I had packed lunch, but it smelled so good in here I had to give it a try. They have salads, sandwiches on Pasta's fresh bread, and other sides. The shelves are stocked with all sorts of pasta, sauces, etc. I almost wanted to spend the rest of my day in here, even if it was just taking a seat and looking out the window. I decided to try the State St sandwich. It was so fresh and delicious. I can tell they put a lot of care into their preparation. You can call to order ahead if you're on a time crunch. I will definitely be back! read more

Thanos Import Market - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

How amazingly beautiful is this import market??? It has such a nostalgic and comforting feel to it. Immediately upon entering, I felt so welcomed. Before ordering, I took a few moments to explore the market, and I absolutely loved the items items that I came across. Fresh imported cheese, olives, jams, sauces, pastas, and so much more. This market is truly a "foodies paradise." I finally made my way to the counter where I placed my order. I was greeted by the owners, who were both extremely kind. I ordered The Catherine, and my daughter chose a fresh salad which was loaded with veggies, fruit & I gorgonzola cheese. The Catherine was such a simple sandwich but absolutely delicious!!! The fresh baked bread they serve their sandwiches on is AMAZING! It had been a while since I last visited Thanos, but I can assure you I will never stay away this long again. Phenomenal!!!! read more

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Some ok stuff but really more of a sandwich shop. The frozen spanakopita was good though.

Thanos market was clean and cozy, filled with lots of European grocery items on the shelves and cheeses, sausage, hummus and drinks in the cold case. (Other items too). Their deli selection is nice, with choices like mortadella, ham, turkey, salamis and cheeses. I ordered small containers of their Antipasto, Tomato and Cucumber salad and Marcona almonds. I also bought a bag of Grain free crackers. There are two tables inside and one outside, almost everyone I saw came to pick up their food. I sat at the front window and had a little picnic. The Antipasto had a nice mix of meats, cheese and olives some were a little spicy, the cucumber and tomato salad was mostly tomatoes, but no complaints as it was very good with red onion and I think a little basil. Their sandwiches are on stretch bread from a local bakery, "Pastabilities Daily Bread". Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Wow this place was so good!! Ordered a sandwich that was INCREDIBLE and got to walk around the market while they were preparing it. Everyone was so nice, will definitely go back. Product imports were so fun and have to do a shopping trip. read more

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yum!!! we order for lunch at work all the time and it never disappoints and the owners are so friendly and accommodating! read more

Thanos Import Market - The Howard - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Thanos is a gem of a store in the Hawley-Green neighborhood. They sell a variety of food items including meats and cheeses from their deli. They also make sandwiches. The Thanos Sandwich is outstanding! The cheese has a little bit to it, which I like. Thanos is well worth going out if your way to visit. read more

Thanos Import Market - The Thanos sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Fantastic sandwiches and friendly staff!! We got the Thanos and Catherine and both were excellent.

Found this place looking for a certain dressing and glad I did. What I found was a great staff going above and beyond for their customer. Lucked out, today's homemade soup was Italian Wedding, one of my favorites and their soup did not disappoint. Some of the best. Sandwiches are very good and salads are large. Great place to find your italian goodies. Wide selection. Pictures do not do justice. read more

Thanos Import Market - Italian wedding soup but picture doesn't do it justice - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I'd like to propose this as a new sandwich called The Altered State lol. I changed the Mortadella to turkey and the provolone to fresh Mozzarella, then added Cukes and Lettuce with some of their balsamic glaze. It was as wonderful a sandwich as I expected mmmm read more

Thanos Import Market - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My husband and I stopped at Thanos for an impromptu lunch today, and I'm really glad we chose to do so. First off, I was expecting a kind of average looking, hole in the wall style deli. When we pulled up, the storefront was beautiful; much more like a gourmet spot than a corner store. There are large windows in the front, and absolutely gorgeous planters spilling over with flowers. I was pleasantly surprised before I even stepped inside. Once in the store, it was a smorgasbord of high quality foods, both in terms of ingredients and prepared goods. Coarse sea salt, baklava, massive wheels of smoked Gouda and Parmesan; if it's Green or Italians origin, you name it and they had it. For lunch, I ordered "The State" sandwich, an Italian mix with mortadella and muffuletta spread (photo attached.) It was fantastic: zesty, full of fresh meat, perfect bread (crisp outside, soft yet chewy inside.) I added banana peppers, onions and lettuce. The biggest treat for me was that they had fresh figs for 50 cents each at the register. I purchased two, and ate them both within the hour. Overall, this is a very special little spot. Warm, super competent customer service, top notch quality and variety food in a lovely atmosphere. Well worth the stop, and I'm bookmarking it for all future trips to Central/Western NY. read more

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Truly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Everyone needs to try this place at some point if you are in the area. The Thanos is also really good but the Green with some kind of meat is my go-to now. The vibe of the store is also fantastic. I highly recommend! read more

Thanos Import Market - The Green Sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

In 1919, World War I had recently come to an end and Prohibition was looming just ahead. It was also the year that the Thanos family opened a small food market just north of downtown Syracuse. Thanos Import Market was located at or near the intersection of North Salina and Pearl Street, in the neighborhood known as Little Italy, for 97 years. Now, the shop that sells Greek, Italian and Mediterranean specialty foods resides in a new neighborhood,as it relocated to 105 Green St., in the heart of the historic Hawley-Green neighborhood on the city's near North Side. I went to Thanos to try out a fresh sandwich for lunch, but discovered much more. It offers aged cheeses, salami and other cold cuts, house-marinated olives, pastas, beans, olive oils, spices, and more. They also offer selections from big name brands that aren't easily accessible in CNY, such as Boar's Head and Dr. Browns soda. Thanos offers all that plus an expanded selection of cheeses and breads. It has also broadened its outlook beyond imports: Many of the items are local, like DiLauro Bakery rolls from the North Side, Pasta Shoppe pasta from Utica and Lively Run cheeses from the Finger Lakes. And the bread they serve their sandwiches on is local Pastas stretch bread. I ordered their Burnet sandwich, which is what they call their Buffalo chicken sandwich. If you read my reviews, you know I try buffalo chicken anything. The sandwich came on the aforementioned Pastas stretch bread with homemade blue cheese and hot American cheese. I went ahead and also added lettuce, tomato and banana peppers. The sandwich was good. Pastas stretch bread is great bread for sandwiches. The blue cheese spread was a tad too strong for my taste and I didn't get too much of the buffalo flavor coming through, but it was a good sandwich nonetheless. Their sandwiches only cost $8, so not a bad deal. My wife turned me on to this place when she went for her own sandwich for lunch one day and loved it. I believe I would've enjoyed one of their other sandwich offerings more. You can tell from the quality ingredients they use that their sandwiches are good. Their employees are also super friendly and personable. I'll definitely be back. read more

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One of the best in the city, I've tried every sandwich and I've never been disappointed. The James (Roast Beef) is my go to but if you've never been start with the Thanos (Italian) The place is small so get it to go. read more

This place is a true gem. Just wish it was still hidden. lol Fantastic sandwiches. Great selection of meats and cheeses. Everything is super fresh. Great service. Very nice selection of Italian goods including olive oil and pasta. Great olive bar. Wonderful people. This is a MUST STOP when in Syracuse, as the ratings show. read more

Great sandwiches! Definitely recommend. They have some nice imported Greek groceries too

Came for some goodies for NYE; husband grabbed some soup, everything is fresh, and the staff is wonderful. Go, You won't be disappointed! read more

Thanos Import Market - Starting NYE off with some hot soup from THANOS, yum! - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Truly a "gem" of a market. Without doubt one of the best sandwiches you'll ever eat!!! Everything is sliced to order and of the highest quality on Pasta's stretch bread. For those if you possibly not familiar, it's from the Pastabilities restaurants own bakery. "The State" is one of my favorites although you can't go wrong with any of them. Oh, and good luck trying to leave without buying some other market goodies and a couple loaves of that stretch bread!!! read more

Thanos Import Market - "The State" sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I've been here before, but this was my first time purchasing a sandwich. The ingredients were top quality and it was delicious. It was also quite filling. Wow! I highly recommend this place! read more

Thanos Import Market - The Thanos Sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Known for their great selections of cheeses, meats and olives, Thanos sandwiches are the best in Syracuse!

Great little place in not-so-great Syracuse. Lots of authentic Greek food served by seriously authentic Greek-Americans who care about the food and their tidy little market. Don't miss the grape leaves with tatziki. I could eat a dozen. The sandwich bread is fresh, soft and delicious. Big fresh salads and filling sandwiches. read more

Say CHEESE! This is a charming neighborhood cheese shop with friendly staff and great curb appeal. The interior is just as cute as the exterior. My BF and I got to try free samples of delicious manchego cheese. We bought a $5 sour cherry jam. We love sour cherry and have never seen sour cherry jam sold elsewhere. They sell a variety of olive oils, cheeses, meats and jams. I look forward to coming back to try more cheeses. You're allowed a sample if you ask for one. They have two tables inside where you can sit and enjoy your sandwiches. There is no outdoor seating. If you're trying to have a fancy adult party with a charcuterie board full of nice cheeses and jams, come here! read more

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The cutest little neighborhood Greek shop serving fare from all over Europe, a lot of it from local vendors. The lady behind the counter is like that sweet aunt in your family that everyone goes to when they need to vent or just a hug. She really cares about this shop and has stories for days. Try their sandwiches, super fresh and so delicious. I ordered mine to go and by the time I actually unwrapped it the melted cheese had congealed but the flavors more than made up for it. They also have a rotating selection of sweets like baklava and cookies, which they do not make in house. If you're looking for a quick bite in Hawley-Green, head to Thanos. Just mind their hours. They close pretty early. read more

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Hey all Visiting Syracuse Easy going life Everyone is chilled I came across this spot and man i must say its awesome. From cheese to meats to pasta to pesto everything is just wow. Sandwiches to go nuts for. This lady who runs this place is just amazing. She was running around but man she works hard ! She takes pride at what she is does. When she got a min she explained me about local farms and products she carries and why she carries. Pure honest ! Hands down the best moz pesto sandwich !!!!! In a heart beat close eyes gooo and eat !!! I felt like it was home. read more

I had read about it for a while. I finally stopped by and had their famous thanks sandwich. It was very good. Now I want to try the rest of the menu. Highly recommended read more

My son just moved to this neighborhood, and we went to Thanos for lunch. Thought it be good (from the reviews I've seen online) I was wrong it was great. Beyond the deli fresh sandwiches that are about the best you'll ever have. It's a cool little market with a great selection of everything from pasta, imported olive oils and cheeses. I'll be visiting my son pretty often here... but now I'll have something else to look forward to. Thanos sandwich's. read more

A super cute Greek deli with delicious sandwiches and friendly staff! I had The Catherine sandwich and it did not disappoint. I also picked up a brownie for a sweet snack later on. ;) I had a chat with the woman at the register who I believe is the owner. She was incredibly nice and took a moment to have a little conversation with me. I recommend visiting if you're in the area. Great food and experience. read more

Thanos Import Market - The Catherine. DELICIOUS! - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Had my first visit to Thanos Market today for lunch and I can promise you it won't be my last. The food was amazing and all of the ingredients were so incredibly fresh that the flavor profiles were wonderful. The service from the staff was friendly and appreciative; it's no wonder they have been around for more than 100 years. Thanks for a wonderful meal; can't wait to see you next time read more

This place is a real treat . Unique offerings and great sandwiches!! I gladly drive a ways to get there . Only problem is everything is so good I leave with my sandwiches and a bag of groceries every time . read more

love this store. it has the best atmosphere and so many delicious things. the people are great and they make the best sandwiches!!! my favorite is the James. everything on them is so fresh you will keep going back! read more

EXCELLENT sandwiches and a great selection of imported and specialty foods. A nice little spot that is worth seeking out.

Deli Heaven! Fresh and sliced to order deli meats and cheeses on daily baked bread... must I say more. The description of deli doesn't do this place justice. I just found my go-to sandwich shop. read more

Thanos Import Market - Yum - Grocery Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Hands down best sandwiches in cuse! Every sandwich is made individually with LOVE!! Make sure to call ahead to speed up the process. If you order when you arrive, you might be waiting from 30-45 minutes for your sandwich if it's busy. Usually if you call ahead your sandwich will be ready in around 15 minutes. The pastabillities fresh bread they use for their sandwiches is what makes it so awesome! And all of the meats and cheeses are sliced FRESH! So amazing highly recommend! Parking is in the back! They also have a great selection of dirty chips (try out the funky fusion flavor!). read more

This is an authentic, family owned, Italian Market with a quality selection of cheeses, deli meats and other specialties. My initial step into the space reminded of a classic cheese store in Philadelphia's historic Italian Market, DiBruno Bros. and that is a strong compliment. Extremely friendly and helpful staff make this spot a "must stop" for anyone in the area. You will find something you need. I haven't yet tried one of thier sales or sandwiches and am looking forward to my best visit. The ingredients look wonderful and there selections varies enough for any size group. read more

I heard they made good sandwiches so stopped in. The man behind the counter said, "no, they are great sandwiches!" Yes, they are. My husband had the Catherine and I had a custom made turkey and roast beef with the red pepper aioli. That spread and the bread made the sandwich! We ordered for lunch there and enjoyed the setting in their grocery store. We ordered some more sandwiches to go for dinner. And some red pepper aioli for the road too. Must say the sandwiches were GREAT! Will go again when in the area. read more

We took a detour off the highway to come here and we were very impressed! Our sandwiches were made while we watched. Freshly sliced meat and cheese, then wrapped in paper! When we opened them in the car we enjoyed dressing that had soaked into the thick fresh bread and a mountain of meat and cheese! Oh they were heavenly! Great selection of frozen soups and sauces- we wished we lived closer! We loved this detour!!! read more

Seriously the best sandwiches in the city. Homemade stretch bread delivered fresh from Pastabilities, and then you get to watch them cut your meats and cheese from their own cases. It. Is. Amazing. The absolute best quality deli cuts because of this. I love coming in here because the people are also so friendly, and it feels like a great neighborhood spot. They'll chat with you and help you figure out what you'd like. Especially if you're just 'getting into' cheese. They have some seriously yummy things and they'll be the reason you're a hit at the next dinner party. This is the type of place I bring my mom to when she's in from out of town. Let her browse all of the really interesting imported food, get a cheese sample, cruise the nice drinks cooler and we'll grab a sandwich or salad. Shows off Syracuse's nicer side. I would literally cry and leave the city if this place ever closed. Girlfriend needs her cheese. read more

Thanos is a hidden gem of the city of Syracuse. It is a small Italian market where people can order sandwiches, salads, and buy Italian meats and cheeses. The market does not have that many workers but has great service and the quality of their products are excellent. They have such a friendly atmosphere and the food is always prepared freshly in front of you. The staff is always willing to give you samples of the food if you would like to try something. On the weekends, it is fairly busy, so I suggest calling in your orders. They do take phone orders, and sometimes in person they are slower considering there is usually only two people who work there at once. read more

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What a gem of a find! Friendly atmosphere and the best Greek/Italian market I've been in! Homemade bread and cheeses and lots of great food!! It's my new go to place for spices, breads and cheese! read more