river street deli

this is a great new york deli that must have magically ended upon river st in chattanooga instead of in down town new york. everything here is authentic from the atmosphere to the food to the staff. a great variety of filling sandwiches and reasonable prices make this a great lunch spot.

definitely the best sandwich shop in chattanooga. i usually go on fridays and get the cuban sandwich. it is better than the ones i had in little havana, which seemed pretty authentic. my coworkers and i go and they get the reuben, and they are never disappointed. monday's are the stromboli, and they are fantastic too. the owner is actually from ny, which explains those saying he tends to be "rude". he's never been rude to me, i think he's just got that classic ny demeanor. he'll recommend the special every time, which is usually what you should get, but if you go off the standard menu, i like the salsalito turkey. my bill with a sandwich only is usually about $8-$9. add a side and drink and it's more like $12. it's worth it to me though for real authentic ny style deli sandwiches, and less than what i'd pay at a sit down restaurant with tip included.

it's good not great. i wouldn't call it an authentic ny deli by any means. if you're expecting that, you'll be disappointed. inside is a little dingy.

phenomenal! had lunch with my son the foodie and we were both blown away! highly suggest. not too much atmosphere but great quality. will definitely visit next time we're downtown.

bruce and his team know how to get the job done. it is excellent every time. i have never been disappointed with a meal at river street deli.

lunch time today. to start i'm not sure i've tried so hard to find a place. just me as after i did i'm awfully glad i persisted and made it. if you go look for the building that says "hardware " in black letters. the entrance iss under a set of blue stairs. order at one end pay and pickup at the other end. clearly a lunch hotspot so go early. by 12:15 people were looking for a place to sit.

i had the roast beef sandwich! possibly the 2nd best sandwich i've ever eaten. the beef was mid rare and with arugula and gorgon zola cheese. seriously delicious. i ate every morsel. the guy at the counter talk me into a small cup of soup. $2.00. again. ..very very flavorful with some mozzarella shaved into a vegetable base soup. seasoned bread squares for crackers.

$8.95 for the sandwich and total with a soda was 14.00.

this place is probably the best sandwich shop i've ever been to but also keep in mind i haven't been to much places. but in the chattanooga and surrounding area, the best! my husband has been going for years and introduced it to me when we got married 6 years ago.

wow!. really amazing food here guys. would love to see a facelift, but if you're ever downtown, this is the place to satisfy your appetite.

great north chat dining.. bruce is funny and very warm and honest. his sandwiches have very generous portions and his bread is top notch. i wish he would give me the recipes to some of his soups as well. this is a great place to eat. they have a very cool selection of premium sodas and beer. you have to try this place out!


-----27 aug, 2014-----

the muffaletta is the best i have ever had. amazing bread, huge portions of meat and a tangy sauce to die for

best deli in the world. their philly reuben is the best sandwich in the world. the cuban is also great. we go there all of the time.

i miss it. due to surgery, haven't been able to bust bruce's' chops ! hidden gem of chatt town!

great food. the food is great. all our sandwiches were great, the black bean soup was great, the price is great....... now if someone would just throw some paint on the walls and clean the place up a little....

sales rep. each visit in is better than the last.

i'm always torn when i go to this place. the food is really delicious, but a majority of the staff and owner are always exceptionally and consistently rude. i always feel rushed whenever i order either in the store or over the phone for take out. i'm usually very understanding about these kind of things because i've worked in restaurants my whole life, but i don't appreciate feeling like they don't have the time to be courteous or appreciate the fact that i'm a frequent customer willing to pay good money for a service. being prompt and efficient doesn't mean you have to be short or rude to the customer. i doubt i will be returning because of the poor customer service i received on my last visit. i would recommend that if you want customers to return, you should not treat them as a bother, but as a valued guest. good food isn't worth having to fight for your right to be treated decently when you haven't done anything to warrant that kind of treatment.

great find, the food is tasty and fresh. bruce, knows what his making. we will surely be back.