I just want to update this review to share that we recently catered sandwiches and apps from the OG John's on Stilwell, and everything was just phenomenal! Did an OG Johnny Roast Beef 2 foot hero - and it was fantastic. They kept the onions and gravy on the side and people could add it at their leisure - it was perfect. Also did an Eric Murphy 3 foot hero - and it was soo good. Ari even gave us some balsamic and olive oil on the side it was a big hit! We also order potato croquettes which are always delicious, as well as mini rice balls. I was very impressed cause we shared our concerns about a nut allergy and they were sure to take every precaution making sure no pistachios made it near the order. It was so nice to know that our go to for sandwiches will now easily become our go to for catering large groups too! Big shout out to Ari, really went above and beyond on this one! Thank you! read more

Still as yummy as always :) love their sandwiches when I am in the area. The sesame bread is really good! And so is the assembly. Thank you! read more

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I remember when the sandwiches were as big a baby's head. Still good but I guess inflation hits sandwiches too lol read more

The Original John's Deli - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered a 4 foot long sandwich and the potato salad for an office lunch. They did an amazing job! The food was fresh and absolutely delicious! They also made ordering over the phone very quick and easy. It was also ready for pickup at the time they promised. if I could give them more stars I would! They have my business for life! read more

Worth the trek from the city. Absolutely phenomenal sandwiches. The roast beef sandwich was the standout--thinly sliced, incredibly tender roast beef layered with sweet caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese, all brought together with a deep, rich beef gravy that was perfect for dipping. The Godfather, their Italian cold cut sandwich, was also a hit--bold, flavorful, and expertly balanced. Both were served on an Italian seeded hero that was impressively fresh and perfectly toasted, giving just the right crunch. To top it off, the owner personally came out to check on us and thank us for our patronage. It's rare to see that kind of hospitality these days. He also let us sample their buffalo shrimp was more of a sweet and sour style fried shrimp/prawn. Delicious An amazing local spot that clearly takes pride in both their food and their service. Highly recommend. read more

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Sadly, not good. Amazingly overrated. I could have given this place 1 star but I am feeling generous. This is our first try of the infamous roast beef, fresh mootz, and brown pan gravy classic. I am not sure if this place is owned or ran by new staff, but the hero was just not good. Mushy, dried out dark roast beef, and a gravy with no beef flavor. You're talking about a 25 dollar sub, it should always be good. The bread wasn't even good. Just a mess and a waste of money. Stomach ache, in an area with so many great sandwich shops, this should be a pass. Sorry, have to be honest. Thanks read more

The Original John's Deli - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

(short & sweet) Never -NOT- incredible, The Original John's Deli offers a wide array of sandwiches (amongst other things) to choose from; One to satisfy every diverse palate. Their sandwiches are plentiful - Stuffed full of all the ingredients you choose, and as much as the bread can handle (without splitting into something unrecognizable). Just the right amount of 'saltpeppahoregano Have the urge for Sandwiches? The Original John's is a sure bet - 100% of the time. read more

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I said I would come back to try the Johnny Roast Beef and I did, eventually haha. The sandwich is super good and messy and very worth it overall. The roast beef has good flavor and matches with the gravy and onions really nicely. It soaks into the soft bread well, exactly what I'm looking for in this kind of sandwich. The mozz is good, but I think I'd probably substitute it for provolone or white cheddar if I could next time, just a personal preference. Very good sandwich though! Service was nice and quaint and the atmosphere has that old school charm and vibe to it. I will be back on occasion o7. read more

The Original John's Deli - Johnny Roastbeef - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Old School sandwich shop located in South Brooklyn. They've been here for decades and the sandwiches haven't changed. Still good and excellent value for the money. Service is quick and friendly. There are 4 tables to dine. It's a casual vibe, eat quickly kind of sandwich shop. read more

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Johnny roast beef gravy on the side!!!! Always super quick and they have indoor seating as well!!

Ordered on Toast and sandwiches were ready when we went to pick up. The deli is small with an entire wall with the menu on it. There is parking since it was next to CVS. We ordered the Godfather, Johnny's Roastbeef and riceball with Pistachios. Godfather was delish with the roasted red peppers, tomato salad and hot sliced cherry pepper. I also had the Italian bread toasted and scooped out. The roasted beef was ordered as is with the gravy on the side so it's not as messy to eat. The gravy was dark & looked like teriyaki sauce. It added more umami to the Roastbeef sandwich. The riceballs were ok. Overall good sandwiches and service was quick. read more

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Came to Brooklyn to visit family. I used to come here as a kid. Food is as good as I remember. Had chicken Parm. It was perfect. This is the original spot but the owner sold it and opened up on 13th Ave. Never had a chance to visit this location but based on what I ate this is the same. My cousin eats at the 13th ave told me the story she did it's great too. read more

The Original John's Deli - The wall - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The best rice balls in Brooklyn. Definitely recommend. Sandwich are great also . Wish this was around when I went to Lafayette

When I'm in Brooklyn, I like to stick to my goto spots. I live on Long Island and if I want a warm roast beef sammy? Forgetaboutit. They'd look at me like I had two heads. I've never been to John's deli, lemme see what the hubbub is all about. Walking in, I'm a man on mission. If there is one thing that irks me, someone in front of me and not being prepared on the sandwich offerings. It's like being in an ice cream shop and the person in front of me wants to try every flavor. They're licking the spoon and commenting, Hmm the vanilla notes are very pronounced. Me? I have cash in hand and read the entire menu. I walk in and I'm surprised by the size of the deli. It's a small powerhouse with a few tables. The menu board is to the left on the wall, no one is in front of me and I ask for the Johnny Roastbeef. Roll or Hero I'm asked. I wasn't prepped for that choice so I said on a roll please. The roll was freshly baked but it was a scooby snack, I shoulda went for the the hero. The Johnny Roastbeef is freshly sliced roast beef with sautéed onions, mozzarella and gravy on a freshly baked roll. Look at my picture, the sandwich guy was an artist with the gravy! One bite and it was a slam dunk. There is something about warm roast beef and gravy, to have it on a handheld sammy is epic. John's deli, I'm glad we met. First time here and I had a great sandwich. I can't wait to return. read more

The Original John's Deli - Johnny Roast Beef on a roll - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I just had a hair in my roast beef order I took to go. I feel it's no accident because they always look back at you to see if you're looking at different stages of making your food. The hair was on the paper not the sandwich like it was placed there. They always have this suspicious way about them (the workers). I work for MTA and I'm in there at least once a week and they know me by name. No more. Fck those guys. Watch your food closely because they're doing things to amuse themselves or out of anger/hatred. This is the Stillwell location. I'll never step foot in there again. read more

I usually stop by John's Deli, everytime I want to go to Coney Island. Food at Coney is good, but John Deli is a perfect meal to have before walking around the boardwalk. It feels like one of those old-school neighborhood spots where everyone knows exactly what they're doing. The second you walk in, the smell of freshly sliced meats hits you like a wake-up call. It's busy, loud, and honestly kind of chaotic, but in that classic New York way. I ordered the Honey Bunny, and Johnny Roast Beef and lemme tell you it was huge, juicy, and packed. The bread was warm, the meat was tender, and they didn't skimp on portions. The staff works fast, but they're still friendly even when the line is long. Sure, the wait can be annoying, but really, would anyone wait if the food wasn't worth it? read more

The Original John's Deli - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very small place. If you're not looking for it it is easy to miss. Glad I did not miss it!!! It's a small establishment, clean with indoor seating (3 tables) and outdoor (two tables) as well. We ordered the classic roast beef on a The sandwich was packed (not too thick) with savory, juicy & tender roast beef topped with caramelized onions that perfectly complimentary the beef. It really was a bite of delight. The guys at the counter where very nice and quick. We will definitely return read more

The Original John's Deli - the inside of the restaurant - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a Brooklyn native and sandwich lover, I can't believe I didn't come here earlier. John's deli serves up some delicious, made to order sandwiches with clever names and unique flavor combinations. We ordered the Eric Murphy with extra cherry peppers and the Dr. Tancredi to share. Both sandwiches were generous portions and with chips and a drink the total is about $40. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The owner was very personable and made us a little fried shrimp after we inquired about the weekend seafood sandwiches. Great customer service, very delicious sandwiches ( gotta get that sesame seed bread!) will definitely be back for more. read more

The Original John's Deli - Fried Shrimp - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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the best steak and cheese ever. love it. no other place can do what you do. i will continue to come and eat here. i am always telling someone about this place. read more

The order was simple: Johnny roast beef on a nine inch hero with the gravy on side. It was an amazing hero. There was plenty of roast beef with cheese and onions. The gravy is so savory. I got the gravy on the side since I was traveling with the sandwich. The place is nice and clean. The staff is helpful and friendly. Parking can be a pain, but it's worth it. I will definitely be back. read more

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I was here for the first time ever a couple of weeks ago. I have heard good things about this establishment for what feels like an eternity. I was very disappointed in the portion sizes for the cold sandwiches. Although the food was fresh . I found them to be way over priced for the disappointment of portion size. I am a small person who doesn't eat much. If they got me to say it was small it was small. I have had bigger and just as fresh at the local stores paying half the price or less. The service was ok. To be honest with an establishment as popular as they are they could hire happier servers with better knowledge on how to prepare a roll and hero . The ambiance is that of an old dell which I found to be very comfortable and cute.It was immaculate as far as cleanliness. read more

Sandwiches are good. But 18$ for a 8 inch hero is absolutely insane. You're better off going to an actual pork store for a sandwich

Fast tasty and high quality. We love the sandwiches here. Variety of options and always high quality meats. We have always been treated with respect and speed. The place has the vibe of a local diner that knows you. Favourite is the godfather but their sandwiches are varied. read more

My uncle worked in delis all though out Brooklyn and Manhattan growing so I've got a real nostalgic love for a truly good hero. This spot knows how to do it. I rarely eat cold cuts anymore but I had a deep craving, broke down and called on Uber eats lol. I ordered the Philly Horizon (ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise) and chose to add the following options: toasted bread, oregano, fresh basil and olive oil. I've been reminiscing about it ever since! I'll definitely be visiting in person to see if the vibe matches the taste. read more

In my 60 years of cooking and eating Italian and deli food. I've become someone who knows what quality food is. I've been seeing many post about John's deli so I had decided to try it. Whenever I go to any restaurant or deli I order the staple that everyone brags about. I ordered two very easy sandwiches,one a Chicken Parmegiani and the famous Roast Beef sandwich. First none looked anything like the pictures posted. The Chicken Parmegiani was very dry and the chicken was over cooked burned. The sandwich was dry very little cheese and sauce. The Roast Beef was half the size as everyone brags about. And it wasn't juicy. read more

Although I've lived around here my whole life, I don't know why I never popped in, even with so many of my friends telling me how great their sandwiches are. Well, I finally stopped by and got a roast beef sandwich on a hero. It wasn't crowded around 3pm on a weekday, but there's definitely on going traffic. I don't know what they put in there and what kind of gravy/ sauce they had in there but it was so delicious! It was so flavorful, I don't even know how to describe it, but just go try it! read more

The Original John's Deli - Roast beef sandwich - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Worked with Ari in setting up catering for our daughter's bday.The food and service were top notch! We had people coming up and asking us where we got the food from. This is our second year in a row working with John's deli and we will definitely continue. Thank you! read more

I have used The Original John's Deli for various events that they catered. The food there is always so delicious. Last Friday John's provided food for my Uno group. The Eggplant Parmesan, Penne with garlic and olive oil and the Grilled Check with spinach were so good. My friends could not stop talking about the seasoning of the chicken. Juan took great care of me from taking the order up to delivering the food. John's Deli is my go to place when ordering food from family gatherings to Radio Bingo. read more

Pricey but absolutely delicious food, best eaten right there on the premises. Take a moment to enjoy the taste.

Everything was phenomenal! The service, the people! The Potato croquettes are a must have!

5 stars!!! The roast beef sandwich is my Ultimate favorite!!! I order here ALL the time. My husband wants to take door dash off my phone because sometimes I even order twice a day from John's deli. The food is definitely amazing. The roast beef on a roll is my favorite. read more

The Original John's Deli - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Asked them about food with no pork , but they added pork anyway.. Very rude personal !

I had the Vinny Chase cold sandwich which was decent. Good amount of prosciutto, although it was cut pretty thickly so it required an amount of chewing. The tomato and red pepper salad was a nice touch. I'd try a hot sandwich next time. The bread was just okay and the size wasn't big; I'd rather pay five more dollars at Lioni's. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit but it's worth another shot. Their potato salad was good! read more

I've only gotten delivery from here, so I can't really comment on the place itself, but the food is excellent. There are dozens of sandwich options. Ive gotten to try a few and have enjoyed every one of them. Bread is fresh (pretzel bread is very good), the sandwiches are big. A 9-inch hero could likely serve two, if you can resist eating the other half. I recommend the Johnny Roast Beef, anything Pastrami, and coleslaw for a side. read more

The legend is real! I have been a long time customer of the John's deli on Staten Island. I have not stepped foot into the Brooklyn location in at least 25 years. The Brooklyn location did not disappoint, The roast beef with sautéed onions, mozzarella and gravy was off the charts. Cold but sandwiches, potatoes and eggs, fried ravioli etc are all available. By far the best. read more

The Original John's Deli - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Last review I left for this place was in 2009 when it was still owned by the original owners. It is not the same as what it used to be. IMO the quality and taste of their famous roast beef hero is just not there anymore. read more

The Chicken Noodle Soup was good but as much as I paid for a Pastrami Sandwich and ask for Swiss cheese, I got no cheese and a paltry amount of meat. I was looking forward to a good sandwich but was left disappointed. Physically I can't make it to the LES to Katz or Dave's in Bed Stuy. For the cost, get the flavor and orders correct. read more

All sandwich connoisseurs should make the pilgrimage to Original John's at least once to pay their respects. Street parking was surprisingly plentiful on Stillwell. We ordered two of their classics - the Godfather and the Johnny Roast Beef. We grabbed the sandwiches and picked a table outside. The sandwiches were absolutely loaded. I preferred The Godfather but probably would have added some shredded lettuce. The roast beef sandwich was super savory. The gravy was interesting. The gravy soaked into the hero bread and made it very soft. We were stuffed. Major kudos to anyone who finishes the 16 inch hero. read more

I had to try John's for the sake that my Dyker Heights Christmas Lights tour guide challenged me, as he thinks they have the best roast beef sandwich in the city. Challenge accepted. I walked a mile and a half up Stillwell Ave to prove him wrong. My retort is that putting this up with Brennan & Carr and Roll-N-Roaster is fighting words, because I believe those two make a far superior roast beef sandwich due to a hot broth and a sharp, salty cheez whiz, along with mounds of their savory, thinly sliced roast beef that make their sandwiches legendary. What does John's do that makes me think the sandwich is memorable? Okay theirs is a hero, but a sandwich nonetheless. They use fresh mozzarella cheese, lather a tangy gravy on it, smother it with caramelized onions (I did without these), and give it a name, the Johnny Roastbeef. For $14.50, I would say the price is a bit too high considering the amount of meat to cheese to gravy on the sandwich. The bread it is served on is fresh and crunchy, but the meat is supposed to be the star. I feel the cheese (delicious by the way), and gravy (very messy but also pretty good) take away from what should be a roast beef sandwich. The roast beef takes a back seat here when by all accounts it should not. When you get some roast beef, it is good, just not enough of it. Will I come back here? I am not too sure. They sell another famed hero called The Godfather, which apparently has tons of expensive Italian cuts of meat. Maybe that is their calling, if it is what they say it is. Is it the best roast beef sandwich in the city? I do not believe so. But you might disagree. Get on the D train, get off at 25th Ave, walk 5 minutes, and you be the judge. read more

The Original John's Deli - Johnny Roastbeef (No onions) - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

WOW! The 2 two things I tried were oustanding! The fried ravioli was delicious & that marinara sauce was to die for. The godfather sandwich was amaazzzing! It is definitely one of my top 5 sandwiches in NYC. The sandwich doesn't look anything special, but when you eat it you will be amazed! There was so much different delicious flavors at every bite: savory, sweet, spicy, tangy. It was a party in my mouth! I make happy sounds whenever I eat delicious foods & I was making too much of that. I also kept saying "jesus christ this is one delicious sandwich"! The cool thing is that u can tell them how to season the sandwich. I asked for the red pepper tomato concoction, pesto, basil, mayo, black pepper, frated parmesan cheese, white vinegar, balsamic glaze. That combo seasoning made that sandwich even more delicious! I have passed by this shop many times & I regret not trying it earlier. I can't wait to try their other sandwiches. I highly highly recommend this shop! read more

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