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    Young Buck Deli

    4.7 (74 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Delis, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Don B.

    What a great place! I'd read and heard about this place, and I've driven by many times. But today I stopped in for lunch and I know I'll be back. Caitlyn, one of the owners, took my order. Sooo many choices, I could've throw a dart and it would've worked out. But I went with the Vermonster. It was delicious and I took half home. The space is bright and open with lots of windows. A comfortable space to dine, and the view of the baking biscuits and focaccia left we wanting more.

    The Reuben is fantastic!! And the customer service is very family oriented dosent feel like they are strangers!!
    Julner W.

    The Reuben sandwich is fantastic!!! The customer service is very family oriented they don't feel like strangers when talking to them!!

    Boston three-way.
    Andrew H.

    So so good! Can't wait to go again. Cincinnati doesn't have enough delis. This is a nice treat.

    Carly S.

    I had Young Buck for the first time yesterday after having several friends tell me it is the "BEST" sandwich spot in Cincinnati. As a sandwich lover, I had to pull the trigger and am so beyond happy I did. I made a custom sandwich (big tomato - I'm vegetarian) and added lettuce, mayo, mustard, onions, and pickles. This is typically similar to what I normally get on sandwiches, by the way. When I tell you this sandwich was SO GOOD, I'm not kidding. The bread was out of this world good, the toppings were delicious and fresh, and it was just a phenomenal sandwich through and through. Today, I am dreaming of this sandwich if I'm being honest. I cannot recommend Young Buck enough to all sandwich enthusiasts (and not) because it's just absolutely fantastic all around. Thank you, Young Buck, for an amazing first experience!

    Even the packaging is on point
    Keri C.

    Awesome experience from start to finish. Someone on the slicer saying "Hey! Wanna try our ham?" and handing out a sample as people walk in? I am a girl who grew up around some amazing delis, so this brought me back. This is my Disneyland. Great music playing, lovely friendly service (staff was very patient as I had a small kerfuffle with my payment method), and a DYNAMITE sandwich. I enjoyed the 'New Deal,' mortadella, ham, gabagool, lettuce, pickled onion, ricotta, vinaigrette aioli on a gorgeous focaccia bread. Filling, satisfying, and worth every penny. The high-quality and thinly sliced meat with the slightly sweet, rich and creamy ricotta was heightened by a nice acidity from the vinaigrette and pickled onion. A lovely, high-quality sandwich experience you cannot miss out on.

    Louisa L.

    My partner and I needed a quick lunch before heading to the airport, and we were so glad we chose Young Buck! We got the New Deal and Jive @$$ Turkey- both were incredibly flavorful and packed with meat, and the focaccia here is insane! The sandwiches were also way bigger than I thought, so I ended up with leftovers for a second meal later. There was no wait at all when we arrived (late Saturday morning). The lady at the counter was nice, and we got our orders within 10 min. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

    Corned Beef
    Diana P.

    Wow, the sandwich was thick, dense and so flavorful. My partner and I were a bit nervous about the size to cost ratio. They stack up on the meat! In my opinion, it's quite expensive for what it is, but I will say they don't lack quality. The fresh ingredients are fantastic. The bread got soggy quickly so it became difficult to eat. Service was quick and location is right next to shops.

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    Carrie B.

    Fresh ingredients and generous portions. Both of the employees I interacted were very pleasant and attentive!

    Jive A$$ Turkey
    Kyle B.

    YO!!!!! My smart and beautiful fiance (venmo: @kylepbeatty for wedding gifts) surprised me for lunch and brought home Young Buck Deli. It was unreal. We tried two sandwiches. They were both quite different but equally delicious. The Boston Beef was impressive. Loved the bbq sauce on it, slightly sweet but tangy. The fried onions added a great crunch. But really the beef is the absolute highlight. I love rare roast beef on a sandwich. This was done perfectly pink. It had amazing chew and texture. Would absolutely order again. The Jive A$$ Turkey slapped. I love turkey sandwiches but nowhere else has this flavorful turkey. The fig jam and goat cheese play off each other so you get a salty and sweet mix. Both sandwiches were on their house made focaccia. The bread was light and doughy but also crispy on top. The flecks of salt give the sandwich some savoriness. I'll try any and all sandwiches on their menu. The size of the sandwiches are big and make it worth the price.

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    Erin E.

    Can't stop won't stop. This place is the best place in the city for lunch. The hearty sandwiches are only made with the freshest ingredients. The staff is so friendly and helpful. My favorite part is that homemade focaccia bread. Perfection every time!

    Pastrami

    This place is a must go. The sandwiches are incredible. Homemade bread, generous portions of meat- delicious. Great customer service. They welcomed our little dog in and gave her a price of bacon while we waited. Don't miss out on a great sandwich!

    Pastrami
    Beau M.

    Inside looks really nice. The service was excellent they were really nice to us. If you like homemade sandwiches you will love to New Deal or Pastrami or The Classic Club.

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    Anna Y.

    We went to young buck on a Saturday for lunch (after we had a late night out on Friday...) looking for something delicious- and we got exactly that ! Loved the vibes in here- was crowded but they were so quick! We got the corned beef & club sandwiches- and the pimento cheese. It was all sooo good. Would love to come back to try their breakfast and get the corned beef again.

    The Porchetta sandwich (porchetta, gorgonzola dulce schmear, pork rinds, salsa verde).

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    Sandwiches on the expensive side but enough for two meals and high quality ingredients. Service is excellent. Must try.

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