This place seemed very popular as we had to waited 20 minutes to be seated. As our hotel rooms were not ready yet, we got in line. The restrooms were very clean and well stocked(which a huge indicator of what condition the kitchen is in). Once sat, the drink-bringing, order-taking process unfolded without a hitch. The waitress, who exhibited an all business attitude, brought each of us a bowl of Cole slaw with a crunchy kosher pickle on top. The open face Reuben sandwich I had was very good. They don’t seem to believe in free refills here so they charged us all for 2 sodas. We asked the cashier to take one off but she declined; NBD, I guess… I might come back here if I am in the area again, I guess…
Giovanni O.
Place rating: 2 New York, NY
Really not that great. I saw the decent reviews and stopped in but regretted my decision. Granted I came later in the afternoon, after the lunch rush, but the place was overall dingy and it was hard to get anyone’s attention. The chicken salad on my sandwich had an overwhelming amount of mayo and lacked any other flavor.
Elizabeth h.
Place rating: 5 Washington, DC
get the hungry man, believe me you’ll be happy
Katie O.
Place rating: 4 Melville, NY
This is my new lunch spot for work. It’s a bit farther from me than other delis but that just proves how worth it this place is! I always get fast service and everything I’ve had there has been yummy. They have a lot of great options and reasonable prices with nice big portions! Staff always seems happy and friendly :)
Mariah A.
Place rating: 5 Centereach, NY
My co workers and I order from here every weekend. Breakfast is on point, I usually get a salad if it’s later in the day & everything is fresh!
Za Z.
Place rating: 4 Naples, FL
Grabbed an Italian hero on the way to LaGuardia. It was great! Fresh roll with nice chew, ham, cappy, salami, provolone, & good italian dressing. Only wish they’d retire to Florida and open one here.
Casey A.
Place rating: 4 Farmingdale, NY
I have been hitting Melville Deli for over ten years now. This place is Solid. The food is very good. Not gourmet, but solid every time. Focus your attention on the guy working the grill, When he makes you a burrito, we are talking beached whale-sized burrito. And he is as friendly as it gets, and that keeps me coming back for more. When I go to a Deli, I know I’m not at Chez Louie. So when I say the food never disappoints, that two thumbs up for a deli.
Deep S.
Place rating: 5 Bellmore, NY
I have been eating breakfast and lunch here for about a year now(my office is within walking distance). EVERYTHING is good. People are super friendly. Currently eating their boneless BBQ chicken and sausage with peppers and onions = party in my mouth.
Elina k.
Place rating: 4 Brooklyn, NY
VERYFRIENDLYSTAFF and A GREATVALUE! I have worked in Melville for a few years and this place is great for breakfast and lunch. The prices are not insane, like many of the other deli/bagel places in the area. The food is always fresh and I really like their iced coffee. Also, they have daily lunch specials which are good to take advantage of. For example, the $ 1 tacos on Wednesdays are great! The salads and baked goods are also fresh and very reasonably priced.
Jeremy W.
Place rating: 4 Babylon, NY
I prefer this deli over the Gemini Deli down the street. Though it’s not as pretty looking the food is much better. The staff is very nice and helpful. My favorite sandwiches is the X Factor(Chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese, bacon, coleslaw and Russian dressing on a toasted garlic hero) it’s pretty amazing and unique. They have your standard egg sandwiches pretty good though def not the best on Li. My only complaint would be that they have a debit card limit though I think it’s only $ 5. It’s also nicknamed the dirty deli lol
Joanna P.
Place rating: 5 Town of Huntington, Long Island, NY
I usually stop in twice a week before work for coffee/tea and to pick up lunch. The staff is pretty friendly and quick if you’re in a rush. I’ve tried the salads and some sandwiches. I haven’t tried everything but I’m pretty pleased so far!
Metzgie M.
Place rating: 4 Islip Terrace, NY
This is a typical LI style deli, with a few perks. The owner and staff are extremely friendly, present, and helpful. They have lots of homemade choices on top of the typical deli sammies. Biggest boon to this place are the bagels. While they are not the best bagels on Long Island(Both Stuffin Bagels and 24HR Bagel in O’side are), they are the best at any deli I have had, and better than every bagel shop in a 5 mile radius of my home near Islip. The more add-ons you get on your sammie, the higher the price. I know that is a pretty intuitive thing to do, but sometimes the price goes up and not in proportion with what I am eating. That is the one complaint I would have. Get a bagel here if you are in the area.
Chris N.
Place rating: 2 New York, NY
Kinda dirty in this deli. They do have decent selection of hot meals during weekday lunch hours. Slightly over priced in my opinion. I would recommend a different deli nearby.
David C.
Place rating: 3 Bloomington, IL
In many ways a typical Long Island deli. They make a good sandwich, they have tasty prepared hot dishes in VERY nice portions. I know every deli makes a egg, cheese, and a meat on a roll for breakfast, but this was my daily stop for just that when I was in the area. I love the rolls. I love the no nonsense approach the order taker and the cook have.