A short walk from the Trinity College Campus sits a triangular, brick and mortar (literally) triangular "NY Style (sandwich) Deli". With just a few small tables and chairs outside, the standing room only interior is a picture of economy. These were my first impressions as customers steadily streamed inside to place orders and then leave to wait for their sandwich or sit a bit. My eyes locked into the pastrami melt sandwich on the menu and I waited my turn, albeit a bit nervously, to place my order with one of the three gents who were slinging the sandwiches. All the ingredients in the deli case looked fresh, from the lettuce, meats, cheese, etc, to the types of bead on top of the case, like the focaccia. Each sandwich is made fresh, and once assembled, is pressed to warm the roll and melt the cheese. My pastrami melt arrived loaded with the meat, and all the ingredients enhanced by the deli mustard made for a great tasting sandwich. It's probably the best pastrami sandwich I've tasted in a long while. Every employee was patient and helpful, and I found this to be quite an effort since customers kept placing orders without much of a break. The Pig & Heifer is definitely worth a repeat visit. read more

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This shop was close to our hotel and decided to stop by for breakfast sandwiches before starting the day. The shop is small but the food is good! If you want a good sandwich that is made to order, tasty and made by nice and friendly staff, give them a try! read more

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Oh my gosh it's just the best! Everything is made fresh right there from a gorgeous deli bar. I had a Rueben and it was delicious. The wait is reasonable. It's a very small building with only enough room for you to pop in and order then go on through the exit while you wait or tuck into the tiny eating area inside. Plenty of outdoor seating. Seems pretty popular. read more

Very neat NY-style deli, exceptionally tasty sandwiches and kind people behind the case.

Good selection of Fresh bread. Quality ingredients.Cozy little nest of a neighborhood deli with a friendly staff. And I asked for a napkin as the holder was empty and found out the wall behind the counter, where the coffee is, is a door!! read more

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So glad I came here. Absolutely delicious spot for lunch and super reasonably priced (lunch under €9)! As a New Yorker, this doesn't just live up to its name as a New York Deli -- it exceeds it. I got the Bavarian and was blown away. Fast service and good atmosphere too -- they make it right in front of you. Can't recommend this spot enough and will definitely return myself. read more

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The sandwiches here are the best I've had. I continue to dream about them and this will be my first stop when I come back this month! The owner is so lovely and provides service with a smile on his face. I can't believe how nice everyone is while it's so busy! They definitely take pride in their work! read more

Such a hidden Gem! Just good food and very friendly staff! Forget about the overpriced sandwich and salad bars this place is much better! Got a huge salad with lots of roasted veggies and other fillers and it was so tasty! Also got the veggie soup! Very inexpensive for what you get. You can tell they take pride in the food they provide and the service! Will be adding this to the top of my list of places to return to once I'm back in the area! read more

Not sure why there aren't more reviews of this place as it was cute, yummy and stayed busy. I was looking for somewhere good for kids and while they don't have the typical fried stuff they did have plain sandwiches like chicken and Swiss. I had the chicken and chorizo and it was quite good. The deli stayed consistently busy while we were there and all the ingredients were fresh. They had a wide variety of sandwiches including some more American favorites like meatball, pastrami, and Reuben. I'd definitely recommend going here. One down side is limited seating but most people were having theirs to go so we had no problem. read more

This place was the best food I had in all of Dublin.. I ate there everyday I was in town. It was a 2 mile walk from my hotel and it was worth every step!! Workers were very friendly and the Sandwich's are the BEST!!! read more

It's probably one of the smaller of the stores, but also probably the cutest as a result! They proclaim that they are New York Deli style, I'll give them that but they are not working on a New York price scale, but that's not their fault that is due to our over bloated economy, anyho... As prices go, they are very reasonable for Dublin. I had a chorizo and feta bap, damn good! Really rich and tasty and filled me up for the rest of the day. Great menu, warm inviting interiors. They have salads, they have wine and they source their food from independent food sources, which makes the food even tastier. Worth the visit. read more

The Pig & Heifer - Delis Near Me - Dublin, D

I just read Ian's review, and I'm regretting not knowing about the legendary sandwiches in advance! Was in here yesterday for a quick lunch, so me and my friend both ordered a special each - I asked for veg lasagne, and he was getting pork loin with egg. We were waiting for 20 mins, and then another 5 and then another 5...all the time being told, its ok, its on the way...really disappointing. When my veg lasagne eventually arrived, it was meat! now im not vegetarian, but if I were, I would have been pretty annoyed! So my friend carried on with his main (which was really really poor in all fairness), while the server (reluctantly) brought my main back to be replaced. It arrived about 10 mins later, and had blatantly been microwaved. Really really disappointed. Might go back at some stage but only out of curiosity for the sandwiches! read more

In town on business from the U.S. My favorite restaurants are operated by the owner with a high level of pride and concern for the food they serve. I asked the owner for a recommendation and make me a sandwich the way he likes it. The sandwich was excellent! Thank you for the great food as well as wonderful hospitality. read more

Great, fresh ingredients. Sandwiches and salads are excellent. I had the Californian today on tomato bread. Top notch. Queue can get long at lunch, but well worth the wait. read more

I've had sandwiches here a couple of times- always variations on pastrami, but I consistently forget to ask for the rye bread so I get it on a roll. Still, they're really tasty. Last time I was in there, I saw someone getting a heapin' big mix of tasty-looking salads in a plastic bowl ahead of me in the queue and it almost dragged me away from my Reuben. It also gets the thumbs-up from my friend and her fiance, for whom I once served as deliverygirl. A minor dislike is how they microwave the innards of the sandwiches. Now, I don't know how else they're supposed to make them hot so quickly, but it's a turnoff seeing your sandwich fillings nuked and slid from a greasy plate onto your mustardy roll. They also tried to microwave mine on the same plate as the next customer's. The problem here is I cannot eat what he was having. I know it's more economical to double up, but what if I want my food to taste like pastrami without lashings of my neighbour's salami? (Of course, the counterperson put my stuff on its own plate as soon as I asked, so the sub-point is nearly moot.) I love the homey decor and how tiny it is- I'd like some space that people could eat in, but that would probably detract from its charm. There's a standing-room counter in the corner, but it's just as nice to bring your sizzling bounty to your home or workplace to enjoy in peace. It's one of the very few places I could find pastrami in Dublin when I moved here (that may be changing as the years go on, but I'm not sure). Pearse Street used to be my local Heifer but now the one off Camden Street is; I've yet to give it a try but am looking forward to it. read more

I have been in here many times in the past and usually when I arrive just after 2ish I have the choice of a wrap or a pumpernickel roll ... not that I am complaining about it! I don't know if it because of the weather or just cos they knew I was really hungry (they has psychic powers). I went in to get a roll and found a huge stack of freshly baked rolls on the counter in front of me. So to be different this time, I went with the oregano roll and it was yummy. If O'Briens could understand what it means to make sandwiches the way these guys do they would never find themselves short of business. The staff here are always friendly and courteous in my experience and they will actually make your sandwich the way you want it. They do a huge variety of sandwiches from cheese to veggy, and fishy to meat feast, they have them all! I give this place two thumbs up any day of the week ... not sure if they open on weekends though ;) read more

I have been obsessed with the traditional pastrami on rye New York sandwich since I saw it in a movie years ago. My first time in New York and I went to the world famous Katz Deli and had a pastrami on rye and it was divine. I came back to Ireland and have not been able to find one until that is I discovered Pig and Heifer. I saw pastrami on rye on the menu and my heart skipped a beat, but after it totally fulfilling my taste buds dreams in New York was I a little worried that this would drown those dreams out but I was starving and went right a head and ordered it. The verdict, it was great! The bread was fresh and nutty and tasted great and the pastrami was cut finely, melted in the mouth and was the right level of spicy. It was worth every penny and not a crumb missed my mouth so for me it really does live up to its claim of bringing New York Style Deli to Dublin! read more

I read about this place in Totally Dublin magazine in an article about the best sandwiches in Dublin. When I seen it was a New York Deli I knew I had to come here. And lads I was not disappointed. I got the Reuben - Pastrami, Gherkins, mustard and swiss cheese on rye, toasted. It was amazing. The amount of pastrami in it was ridiculous. It was like the type of thing you see on Man vs Food or Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. Juicy, tangy and genuine American food. It was served up pretty quickly too, although I wasn't in during rush hour. I thought it seemed real authentic New York and the selection of pastrami and beef sandwiches was really good. The fact that it only cost me 6 euro is the clincher. A pre packed roll or ciabatta from O'Brien's can cost that much, so why waste your money there when you can buy a beautiful sandwich that'll fill you from a local independent place instead? I don't even have to consider going anywhere else for a sandwich after eating here. read more

It sounds silly but, lots of sandwich places make crap sandwiches. So it's great to find a sandwich place that really knows what it's about. This place is a cut above: real sandwiches, selection of breads, good coffee. Plus salads. It's the sandwiches that make it though - properly made to order, great pastrami selections, tasty stuff. Highly recommended if a real sandwich is your thing. read more

This joint had a lot of potential. My sandwich was really good and my overall experience was pleasant. I ordered the Pastrami and Gorgonzola sandwich. It's supposed to come with a spinach salad between the bread but instead I got generic lettuce. There was a lot of mayonnaise, too. I'm not used to condiments being put on both pieces of bread. Mayo on one piece and whole grain mustard on the other would have been fine. And then I only tasted Gorgonzola cheese in a couple bites. The menu for sandwiches looks amazing and I want to return before I leave Dublin and try something different. The pastrami was delicious and warm so they don't have it all wrong! €6 for a big sandwich (that came with fusilli pasta on the side) and a diet coke isn't bad! read more

I had the Reuben here and it was delicious! Fresh ingredients and very VERY generous amounts of pastrami. I opted to have it on the tomato bread which was a good choice. Will definitely be coming back here again. Fast and friendly service too. Make sure you get here early because during the week they run out of ingredients which can limit the choice - but it's worth it for the fresh quality. read more

The Pig & Heifer - Reuben on tomato bread. - Delis Near Me - Dublin, D

Been meaning to try here for a while as I've heard good things and the lunch queues are usually out the door! Got a chicken mozzarella pesto sandwich on tomato bread. As they were making it, noticed one out of two girls didn't have their hair tied up well, very unkempt. Gave me reservations about cleanliness, not looking for hair-netted employees, but just well-groomed...the other girl had her hair up in a neat bun. Anyway anyway...to the sandwich.. Noticed they microwave everything, very disappointing! I mean, Subway has a toaster oven!! So my resulting sandwich, had nice melted cheese and chicken, but tomato oil everywhere cos the warmed bread leaks as the microwave makes it moist, and no toast texture.... So it was eating hot contents surrounded by cold moist bread. So disappointed!!! The place has potential though, cos the variety on the menu is impressive! My thoughts: better equipment and tidier employees! read more

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Been going here since May and I'm still blown away every time I opt to try something new on the menu. Sandwiches are absolutely gorgeous; huge selection and a ton of variety. Slightly on the expensive side but well worth it. Really fresh ingredients which is a breath of fresh air considering the brown lettuce I'd see all the time in other chain delis. Very friendly staff, they'll always keep in touch with what they're putting on your sandwich and deliver it with a smile. read more

Sandwiches taste so deli-fresh here. They're generous with the meat portions, so the bigger specialty sandwiches are the best. The Mile High Club especially-- it's big enough for lunch for two people and only €7.50. Beat the lunch rush, and your sambo will be even bigger. read more

Went there today with my brother and hubby. Haven't been here since about 2 years ago, and the sambos are still consistently delish and great portions as well. I had the chorizo and feta sandwich, my brother had the Lombardi and my hubby, the NY Reuben. I was glad to come back and still get the nice friendly service. read more

Very good option to grab a decent and big sandwich for lunch when you work close. The serrano goat is very good! And the people who work in very kind and nice. read more

Decent sandwiches in both this and the Quays branch, but I've found the staff in Pearse Street rather rude and unhelpful. I've been both disappointed and insulted at once, and that was at a quiet time. Would recommend avoiding this one. read more

Fresh, healthy food to go. Good selection at the salad bar and numerous meats to choose from. Queues can be very long around lunch time obviously. Charging for heating the sandwich is a bit much really. Staff are lovely though and most are quite quick with preparing your sandwich or salad bowl. Tip - if you eat in you get free pasta which is seasoned with a lovely Italian olive oil....if your a regular and smile, they may give you a small portion of pasta to go read more

The sandwiches are very fresh and the staff take their time to prepare them. They are friendly and make sure they keep their standard. Coffee here is however not very good. They don't make a difference between flatwhite, latte and white Americano. read more