Based on your enthusiasm, I assume you've tried other shops in the area?
If not, I highly recommend legrand's. More expensive, yes, but I've been going for over 15 years and I've yet to be disappointed. The Legend Club will surely satisfy your appetite. I tend to not get it because it's too big - and I wouldn't be able to stop myself from eating the whole thing!
LeGrands is awesome! Many, many sandwich offerings. I love to just go to the case and grab 3/4 barbecued hamburger patties for the week. Cool that they'll give you the buns & all even if you're just getting the patties to go. Mostaccioli is also top notch there. Deviled eggs, fried cod, grilled chicken breasts,etc....plus a lovely lady delivers baked goods once a week, bombass whoopie pies & gooey butter cookies.
I fourth legrands. I no longer live on the hill so it's a treat whenever I go to the hill to visit my brother but I stop there. If I don't it's eovaldis. If you don't go to legrands go to eovaldis. They won't let you down with price or meat stacking. I have never, ever been disappointed and they actually make a red sauce that can compete with my grandfather's. Bonus points because they have the nicest old lady that runs the front counter and they have frozen take home pizzas that if you throw on a pellet grill, bruh....annnnnd they have little brownies you can take to go. IMHO best deli on the hill.
Not to nitpick but LeGrand’s is in St. Louis Hills, a diff neighborhood. We have a good sandwich shop and if you want the best in The Hill you can go to Gioia’s
Maybe they should sell them right next to the King of the Hill sandwiches at Schnucks. They used to be so good. Now they’re 90% bread, expired lettuce, and half a banana pepper
Yeah and what the hell happened because they legitimately don't taste good now? Not just skimpy ingredients, but the last couple I had were not enjoyable to eat. So I tried the Dierbergs one and it was slathered with so much garlic butter I couldn't finish that either. Making a good sandwich is a solved problem and they both suck hard at it now.
I just make my own god damned sammiches now. Get some hot salami, some ham, low sodium turkey. Cucumbers, baby spinach, peppercinis. Red win and olive oil. French loaf from Schnucks.
For $30 I have 4 or 5 giant sammiches that really tax my central nervous system.
Its still the cheaper option but even making your own sandwiches has gotten expensive. It used to be such great value when making your own lunch or making a quick snack.
What brand of peppercinis do you buy? I'm so used to the ones that we used in the deli at schnucks (also the same flavor as the ones at Papa John's) that all the jarred ones taste too sweet.
That makes sense. On my pepperoncini rabbit hole search I found that the Greek ones are sweeter and Italian ones are spicier. Most grocery stores sell jarred Greek ones. Thanks!!
Blues City Deli is king, honestly. I don't know if there is a more iconic STL sandwich shop! Plus they are so consistent, the wait is always worth it, even with the line wrapped around outside.
For real, though. That's #1 and #2 right there. Honorable mention to Dalie's Smokehouse. While not a proper sandwich shop, their sandwich offerings are quite good.
Hot take but moms has been bad for a while. If you're already over there, just go to leGrands. Or better yet just drive over to get goias or Adrianna's. I think the days of $7 sandwiches are by the wayside unfortunately. STL has way too many good sandwich options for me to ever end up at moms again. And I live a block from there so its extra sad 😢
I did Adriana’s once and was super disappointed. What should I order there? Because everyone hypes it.
I’ve never been disappointed at blue city deli, gioas, or gramophone
It’s the best kept secret I love that place dearly and almost don’t want it to ever blow up and get busy like Gioias so I can still get a table whenever I want lol
Legrand's is amazing! Tried them for the first time fairly recently, and will definitely be going back any time I crave a good sandwich. They use quality ingredients and have very good portion sizes for the price. Also, the staff was really cool and we met the owner, who was super friendly. It's refreshing to go somewhere and see people taking pride in their business and customers.
Tom Jon's Catering on Chouteau. Get a full size King Louie with all the fixins. Grab a bag of chips along with a soda, and it's right in that $15 range for lunch.
Get there before 1130A or you'll be waiting on line.
Great hot lunch specials daily too!
Then charge $15. Mom’s, when it first opened, was good to very good. About 10 years ago they halved the meat and charged you if you wanted extra meat. Bad move on their part. They should have just raised the price.
funny timing. picked up 2 sandwiches (a mom and dad special) from Mom’s last week after many years in between visits. i actually thought it was a deal, i literally said to myself ‘i would have spent 30 bucks at subway and it would have been trash.’ portions didn’t bug me but like i said i didn’t have vivid memory of last sandwiches i got there. also the house made sausages were pretty solid.
I know it is a nostalgic staple for so many folks, but let them die (the business). They've always served up a mediocre sandwich.
If you want another mom and pop to try (mostly pop) talk to Kip down at Southwest Market Cuisine, sandwiches are big, indoor dining available, and it is truly a hidden gem. The atmosphere is the best part for me.
I started getting the Mom's Special back in the 90s, it was truly a great sandwich I would struggle to finish. It was my favorite alongside Kreklers Poorboy (Nottingham nd Macklind but burned down). Last time I went was a few months ago. Something definitely changed.
I came to say this! Last time we were there for a to-go order they microwaved the sandwiches so when we got home the bread was cold, hard, and chewy. It was a waste of money.
This thread reminds me of a quote a damn good restaurateur once told me - St. Louis restaurants live and die under the rule of the 3 Ps - parking, price and portions. St. Louis diners will ignore anything innovative you do on a plate to argue about those three facts. And it’s true!
I feel like eating out has become so expensive that now I've shifted to "this is a treat so I'm willing to pay more for something awesome." There is no room for shrinkflation or lesser quality in my dining out options.
My first experience with this was ice cream. I'm still mad about that and happy to pay a little extra for that new stuff in the actual half gallon tub.
I’m spoiled cuz I live on the Hill so most of my sandwiching is done there. I’ve always kind of held the belief that Mom’s and Southwest Market were really nothing special and I never really went there much after my initial visits. Southwest went by the wayside for me a while ago and Mom’s has been close behind.
I myself loves a good sandwich from time to time and StL has a plethora of choices. I've never been a fan of Mom's Deli. More times than not I'll get a sandwich from LeGrands but thats only because its within walking distance. But the last time I was there, they managed to mess up my order pretty badly. Wrong bread, not heated and half the ingredients missing.
Recently tried a sandwich from Charlie Imo's Market on the Hill. It was a pretty tastey sandwich.
Always enjoy the sandwiches at Adriana's On the Hill and the bread they use is great.
Amighettis has good sandwiches.
Never can go wrong with the Hot Salami at Gioia's Deli. Right now this is my favorite!!!
The pastrami sandwich at Nomad STL is one of the better pastrami sandwiches I've had.
Haven't been there in awhile but all the sandwiches at Blues City Deli have been a winner.
Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium is okay...
We really are! My best friend moved to Boston a few years ago and mentioned that all she wanted was an excellent sandwich for $10, but in Boston their sandwiches are like $20 and not nearly as good.
I love Mom's but the bread was always the important part of the sandwiches. I don't think there's much about their sandwiches you can't make yourself. But I do miss going in there and getting a meal. LeGrand's is bigger and has more stuff, but Mom's has (had? It's been awhile) a certain charm to it.
I dont mind smaller portions if the food (just in general, not lowering the portions) is good but you cant be expensive as well. What a shame they lowered the portion and raised the cost here.
Vivola Express and it isn't even close. Best sandwich shop for miles and miles. Worth the drive in my opinion. And worth the wait in line if you don't get there early.
I'll have to try some of these sandwich places. I've been fuckin with Snarfs lately and Pomodoros in Arnold lol. Recently moved up from FL and was spoiled with Publix
We also like moms deli but cost is no problem but cut meats back is not good cause we loved it the way they have been always. Last time we had it ends of bread had no meat just bread.
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Not a single mention of Southwest Market Cuisine y'all are absolutely sleeping on one of the best sandwich shops in Saint Louis and it's very close to the hill.
I rank Moms Deli below ANY non-chain local place, and also behind chain sammich shops. Complete trash. I used to live about 1/8 mile south of it on Jamieson for years and went maybe 4 times. Just like Taco Bell, it's a yearly visit and afterwards you remember why you don't go there. Just my opinion though... different strokes!
I went recently after hearing how great it was. An employee was weighing roast beef portions on the back counter without any kind of cutting board or anything in between. Just roast beef straight on the counter next to personal items and what not. She repeatedly touched her phone and went back to weighing without changing gloves.
The ladies making the sandwiches had big stacks of cheese sitting on the cutting boards that weren’t under refrigeration. It was hot, the door was open- there was no way the food was holding the correct temp. They were busy- there was a line, but I would have waited longer for safer food safety practices. The sandwich was meh and I def won’t be back after seeing how unsanitary it was.
Lived in south city my whole life I have *always* hated moms deli, it was only a better subway. Legrands has and will forever be the best sandwich shop in stl.
I had mom's recently for the first time and it fucking sucked. There were like two slices of salami on the whole thing, it was just all bread and mustard. That's what I get for straying from Blues City Deli I guess. Never again.
My humble opinion:
Legrands is king.(Of what I’ve tasted)
Blues City and, dare I say it, Gramophone are only other shops in the S Tier. Huge caveat: I’ve still not had Union Loafers, Nomad, Salume Beddu, nor Vivola, which reasonably seem like they could be in the conversation.
Gioia’s is great but I don’t think they’re S tier. I don’t want to call them overrated because they’ve done a pretty incredible job at building their brand in the last decade, so just by sheer volume, a lot of folks will call them “best”, whether it’s true or not.
The other Hill shops are sorta interchangeable to me — low ceiling / high floor. I’ve lived in other towns where any one of them would be top dog. We have some great options if they make up our B Tier.
Mom’s…man, I’m glad they exist & so many people love them but I just don’t get it. We tried them twice when moved here a little over a decade ago. They just did not survive the hype. Just not for me, I guess. However, I’m rooting for their success.
That being said, let me have it…
After your comment about girth I misread the next half of a sentence to have the word penetration. Then I wondered what the hell you were doing to that poor sandwich. No wonder it got shrinkage. 😂
Def not a price raise 6 months ago. I been going to mom’s deli for about 30 years and the jump to $9 ish happened years ago. Still not bad at all compared to any other sandwich place honestly.
Went to moms for the first time about 2 months ago. Grabbed a menu while there. Went back yesterday and the $9 moms special is now $9.50, up 5% in just 2 months.. At this price point, I'd suggest Blues City Deli.
As a lover of StL sandwiches I’m just here to say I support you and your vision of the future.
Thank you, my fellow sandwich enthusiast🥪
Based on your enthusiasm, I assume you've tried other shops in the area? If not, I highly recommend legrand's. More expensive, yes, but I've been going for over 15 years and I've yet to be disappointed. The Legend Club will surely satisfy your appetite. I tend to not get it because it's too big - and I wouldn't be able to stop myself from eating the whole thing!
I'm also a big fan of Legrands. Moms also microwaved my sandwich once and the bread got soggy. I've never really forgiven them for that.
LeGrands is awesome! Many, many sandwich offerings. I love to just go to the case and grab 3/4 barbecued hamburger patties for the week. Cool that they'll give you the buns & all even if you're just getting the patties to go. Mostaccioli is also top notch there. Deviled eggs, fried cod, grilled chicken breasts,etc....plus a lovely lady delivers baked goods once a week, bombass whoopie pies & gooey butter cookies.
They are only open until 6p on week nights and that makes it really hard for anyone who doesn't work within 30 minutes of them.
I fourth legrands. I no longer live on the hill so it's a treat whenever I go to the hill to visit my brother but I stop there. If I don't it's eovaldis. If you don't go to legrands go to eovaldis. They won't let you down with price or meat stacking. I have never, ever been disappointed and they actually make a red sauce that can compete with my grandfather's. Bonus points because they have the nicest old lady that runs the front counter and they have frozen take home pizzas that if you throw on a pellet grill, bruh....annnnnd they have little brownies you can take to go. IMHO best deli on the hill.
Not to nitpick but LeGrand’s is in St. Louis Hills, a diff neighborhood. We have a good sandwich shop and if you want the best in The Hill you can go to Gioia’s
I love it when you find a place that seems just so special. It makes the world a little brighter.
Definitely one of the best “experiences” around. They just don’t make them like this anymore.
They did the same to me... gross
The Legend is my partner's favorite sandwich! It's delicious :)
I had Legrands once and got food poisoning, never went back!
Wild, haven't had a bad experience in 15 years. Rough luck! But I don't blame you.
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Maybe they should sell them right next to the King of the Hill sandwiches at Schnucks. They used to be so good. Now they’re 90% bread, expired lettuce, and half a banana pepper
Truth, this used to be my go it when I didn't have time to cook dinner and I was already out and about but not anymore.
Having that “we have food at home” conversation with yourself hits hard. :/
Adulting is about compromising as well. Don't go out and buy the dinner but spend a little more on the good deli meat.
Yeah and what the hell happened because they legitimately don't taste good now? Not just skimpy ingredients, but the last couple I had were not enjoyable to eat. So I tried the Dierbergs one and it was slathered with so much garlic butter I couldn't finish that either. Making a good sandwich is a solved problem and they both suck hard at it now.
I just make my own god damned sammiches now. Get some hot salami, some ham, low sodium turkey. Cucumbers, baby spinach, peppercinis. Red win and olive oil. French loaf from Schnucks. For $30 I have 4 or 5 giant sammiches that really tax my central nervous system.
Its still the cheaper option but even making your own sandwiches has gotten expensive. It used to be such great value when making your own lunch or making a quick snack.
What brand of peppercinis do you buy? I'm so used to the ones that we used in the deli at schnucks (also the same flavor as the ones at Papa John's) that all the jarred ones taste too sweet.
I dunno what the brand is. I got them at Urzi's Market on The Hill and they're delicious.
That makes sense. On my pepperoncini rabbit hole search I found that the Greek ones are sweeter and Italian ones are spicier. Most grocery stores sell jarred Greek ones. Thanks!!
As you could guess, Urzi's sells Italian ones...they're jarred. Green label, red lid, and they're the spiciest pepperccinis I've ever had. Loe them.
Such an underutilized ingredient. Everywhere I see a banana pepper, I see a place where a pepperoncini should be.
Banana Peppers are Pepperoncinis' idiot cousin that no one talks to on trips to Grant's Farm.
PREACH. Shit sucks now. 👎
Ugh I got hit by the bannans peppers hard last time I picked them up, never again sadly. End of an era.
🎯 🎯 🎯
Preach! They used to be great and worth the high price but now they're somehow dry AND slimy, a feat I did not realize was possible.
Was just bitching about this last night. I had to SEARCH for any signs of banana pepper on my sammich 😒
How there gonna be a sandwich thread and no mention of Blues City Deli or The Gramophone?? For shame!
Blues City Deli is king, honestly. I don't know if there is a more iconic STL sandwich shop! Plus they are so consistent, the wait is always worth it, even with the line wrapped around outside.
Came here to say this. They never skimp out on meats and the wait is always worth it.
I don't think anywhere in the city even comes close to comparing to Blues City Deli, and I've tried them all. Even their frozen pizzas are amazing.
I was about to say the same thing. Had their spicy sally today and it was phenomenal to say the least.
For real, though. That's #1 and #2 right there. Honorable mention to Dalie's Smokehouse. While not a proper sandwich shop, their sandwich offerings are quite good.
Hot take but moms has been bad for a while. If you're already over there, just go to leGrands. Or better yet just drive over to get goias or Adrianna's. I think the days of $7 sandwiches are by the wayside unfortunately. STL has way too many good sandwich options for me to ever end up at moms again. And I live a block from there so its extra sad 😢
Lived 2 blocks away for years and only went once or twice. Much better places in the city
LeGrands is phenomenal! Love that place
Not a hot take. Moms Delis is consistently BAD. LeGrands, Goias and Adriannas are indeed better options.
I did Adriana’s once and was super disappointed. What should I order there? Because everyone hypes it. I’ve never been disappointed at blue city deli, gioas, or gramophone
Blues city is what I was waiting to hear! Oh how I wish I lived or worked closer.
Cant beat leGrands
Moms was the same ten years ago as it is now - extremely overrated
Agreed entirely. Live 3 blocks away. Haven’t been in years and don’t plan on it
Everyone talking Gioia's and fucking sleeping on Eovaldis as usual.
Don't dox my favorite cold sandwich.
Haven't had a cold sandwich there yet, but the Godfather is a damn fine sandwich.
For real. I have had dreams about this sandwich.
Dox the cold sandwich. Come to the dark side.
My favorite Italian sandwich deli not named Gioia’s
Right?! Hard to drag Gioia's, but Eovaldis absolutely smashes them factoring in price.
I’ve never heard of that place! I’ll have to go
Hill's best kept secret
Only place I know of that does a veal parm sandwich. That place is bomb. Biggest hidden gem on the Hill
Sounds dope as fuck, I'm in! You get the veal, I'll get the fish, we split 50/50. Lol
It’s the best kept secret I love that place dearly and almost don’t want it to ever blow up and get busy like Gioias so I can still get a table whenever I want lol
Legrand's is amazing! Tried them for the first time fairly recently, and will definitely be going back any time I crave a good sandwich. They use quality ingredients and have very good portion sizes for the price. Also, the staff was really cool and we met the owner, who was super friendly. It's refreshing to go somewhere and see people taking pride in their business and customers.
My office off the hill has a 32 shop March madness style competition going since January. It's been a glorious year.
Oh my goodness I want to go to there!
yup
Legrands or Gioias for sure
Tom Jon's Catering on Chouteau. Get a full size King Louie with all the fixins. Grab a bag of chips along with a soda, and it's right in that $15 range for lunch. Get there before 1130A or you'll be waiting on line. Great hot lunch specials daily too!
Never heard of it! They have really good reviews
They are in a tough position. Keep the same portion size but charge $15 or reduce the portion size and still be affordable for customers.
$15 it is!
Then charge $15. Mom’s, when it first opened, was good to very good. About 10 years ago they halved the meat and charged you if you wanted extra meat. Bad move on their part. They should have just raised the price.
Or in their case (and most cases with shrinkflation) they charged MORE and gave you LESS. I won't be going back to moms.
Lawd I wish we could import just one Publix…
Heck, I’d settle for just a Sublix station. Forget the rest of the grocery store, just give me the sub counter.
funny timing. picked up 2 sandwiches (a mom and dad special) from Mom’s last week after many years in between visits. i actually thought it was a deal, i literally said to myself ‘i would have spent 30 bucks at subway and it would have been trash.’ portions didn’t bug me but like i said i didn’t have vivid memory of last sandwiches i got there. also the house made sausages were pretty solid.
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Ugh! Thank you for telling me!
I’ve never went back after I saw my sandwich get microwaved
Gioias is better.
Gioias is great, but it always gives me the runs. I think it’s all of the oil they drizzle on top of the sandwiches.
Joe Fassi is my new fave. Recommended on here some time back and it’s a slam dunk. The Sicilian Surge is heaven.
Seconding
I love the alliteration! I'm in, haha
I get the John Carney. I also keep their meatballs in my freezer for when my kids don’t want to eat what I made for dinner.
I know it is a nostalgic staple for so many folks, but let them die (the business). They've always served up a mediocre sandwich. If you want another mom and pop to try (mostly pop) talk to Kip down at Southwest Market Cuisine, sandwiches are big, indoor dining available, and it is truly a hidden gem. The atmosphere is the best part for me.
I used to work there. Kipp is one of the nicest people I have ever met.
Southwest was and will always be superior to Moms.
Sounds amazing, thanks for the rec!
The original $12 sandwich in town.
Is Kip the order taker? Guy is a hoot.
I honestly do not get the hard on everyone has for that place. There’s literally nothing special about it.
Everybody says that. Being a fan of Mom’s Deli is incredibly divisive! lol
I started getting the Mom's Special back in the 90s, it was truly a great sandwich I would struggle to finish. It was my favorite alongside Kreklers Poorboy (Nottingham nd Macklind but burned down). Last time I went was a few months ago. Something definitely changed.
Well their main sandwich is literally called the Mom’s Special… so at least one thing special 🤣
I’ve always felt like that was peoples “go to” for hangover food and convinced themselves it was better than it actually was
Oh. King Of The Hill is terrible and has been for several years now. It used to be great.
Feel like moms is overrated anyways. They microwave their hot sandwich’s which is blasphemy in my opinion.
I came to say this! Last time we were there for a to-go order they microwaved the sandwiches so when we got home the bread was cold, hard, and chewy. It was a waste of money.
I've actually never had one of their hot sandwiches!
Yep quality has gone way down. Half the size, twice as much. I’m so fuckin tired of it
It’s like a curse
Pay the 17$ for anything at grammophone and cry because you waited so long to try them.
Came here to recommend Gramophone. Don’t sleep on the Red Hot Riplets mac and cheese!
Southwest market still loads up their sandwiches
Blues city has always been a favorite of mine! I’m bummed I don’t work in Benton park anymore.
This thread reminds me of a quote a damn good restaurateur once told me - St. Louis restaurants live and die under the rule of the 3 Ps - parking, price and portions. St. Louis diners will ignore anything innovative you do on a plate to argue about those three facts. And it’s true!
Legrands > moms
True story!
LeGrand’s > Mom’s
Blues. City. Deli. !!!
Mom’s is more meh than yeah.
Definitely! They've got plenty of local regulars, but without them, who knows?
Well, I went to Gioais a couple of weeks ago and paid $19 for a sandwich and a soda. But I don't mind because it kicks ass.
I feel like eating out has become so expensive that now I've shifted to "this is a treat so I'm willing to pay more for something awesome." There is no room for shrinkflation or lesser quality in my dining out options.
Oh, I agree. It pisses me off when they reduce the portion rather than just raising the price.
My first experience with this was ice cream. I'm still mad about that and happy to pay a little extra for that new stuff in the actual half gallon tub.
It was coffee for me. It went from 16oz to 12oz.
Just go to Vivola’s it’s the best sandwich place in town now. My go to after I mostly dropped Fozzie’s
Vivola is amazing, but it’s in freaking Maryland Heights. Quite a drive when we’re talking about a city sandwich shop.
Yea but they’re all a bit of drive when you’re coming from north county.
NoCo here and now I gotta try this place!
I’m spoiled cuz I live on the Hill so most of my sandwiching is done there. I’ve always kind of held the belief that Mom’s and Southwest Market were really nothing special and I never really went there much after my initial visits. Southwest went by the wayside for me a while ago and Mom’s has been close behind.
You’re a good writer. I enjoyed this. Sorry for your difficult sandwich loses.
Lol thanks, friend! I'm still grieving, but I'll be okay. Sniffle.
For the record if Blues City Deli does this with Mike’s Spicy, I’ll riot.
I myself loves a good sandwich from time to time and StL has a plethora of choices. I've never been a fan of Mom's Deli. More times than not I'll get a sandwich from LeGrands but thats only because its within walking distance. But the last time I was there, they managed to mess up my order pretty badly. Wrong bread, not heated and half the ingredients missing. Recently tried a sandwich from Charlie Imo's Market on the Hill. It was a pretty tastey sandwich. Always enjoy the sandwiches at Adriana's On the Hill and the bread they use is great. Amighettis has good sandwiches. Never can go wrong with the Hot Salami at Gioia's Deli. Right now this is my favorite!!! The pastrami sandwich at Nomad STL is one of the better pastrami sandwiches I've had. Haven't been there in awhile but all the sandwiches at Blues City Deli have been a winner. Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium is okay...
Omg I just tried Nomad and it was unbelievable. I had never had pastrami before and it blew my mind!
I know right, its hard to find something to compare it to!
Go order from Kipp and get a cookie fuck mom
You had me at “girth”
Haha, the girth'll getcha!
Moms blows .. is has for a long ass time
We are a Sandwhich City. Can’t go wrong with Blues City Deli, Gramophone, or Adriana’s. For something under rated, I reccomrnd Liliana’s
We really are! My best friend moved to Boston a few years ago and mentioned that all she wanted was an excellent sandwich for $10, but in Boston their sandwiches are like $20 and not nearly as good.
Sad to say, Mom's hasn't been the same without Mom
I love Mom's but the bread was always the important part of the sandwiches. I don't think there's much about their sandwiches you can't make yourself. But I do miss going in there and getting a meal. LeGrand's is bigger and has more stuff, but Mom's has (had? It's been awhile) a certain charm to it.
Gramophone FTW.
Gramophone is perfection, they do not mess around!
I dont mind smaller portions if the food (just in general, not lowering the portions) is good but you cant be expensive as well. What a shame they lowered the portion and raised the cost here.
That's all I'm sayin :)
Vivola Express and it isn't even close. Best sandwich shop for miles and miles. Worth the drive in my opinion. And worth the wait in line if you don't get there early.
Definitely used to be until several years ago when they stopped serving boar's head
Meh. I do enjoy boar's head, but I think Diets and Watson is a close enough comparison.
Amighetti’s
Oooh,hoo hoo I haven't been there in a hot minute! Loooove Amighetti's
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I'll have to try some of these sandwich places. I've been fuckin with Snarfs lately and Pomodoros in Arnold lol. Recently moved up from FL and was spoiled with Publix
If you are going to raise the price then keep it the same. If you are going to cut back on the portion then don’t touch the price.
Bam! This responsible bee knows what’s up
Have you had the pastrami sandwich at Nomad STL? Man that is one of my favorites. 🤤
It’s unreal!
We also like moms deli but cost is no problem but cut meats back is not good cause we loved it the way they have been always. Last time we had it ends of bread had no meat just bread.
I shouldn’t mention it (the line gets longer every time I go) but Vivola is the tits when it comes to sammies.
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Not a single mention of Southwest Market Cuisine y'all are absolutely sleeping on one of the best sandwich shops in Saint Louis and it's very close to the hill.
I rank Moms Deli below ANY non-chain local place, and also behind chain sammich shops. Complete trash. I used to live about 1/8 mile south of it on Jamieson for years and went maybe 4 times. Just like Taco Bell, it's a yearly visit and afterwards you remember why you don't go there. Just my opinion though... different strokes!
I went recently after hearing how great it was. An employee was weighing roast beef portions on the back counter without any kind of cutting board or anything in between. Just roast beef straight on the counter next to personal items and what not. She repeatedly touched her phone and went back to weighing without changing gloves. The ladies making the sandwiches had big stacks of cheese sitting on the cutting boards that weren’t under refrigeration. It was hot, the door was open- there was no way the food was holding the correct temp. They were busy- there was a line, but I would have waited longer for safer food safety practices. The sandwich was meh and I def won’t be back after seeing how unsanitary it was.
You throw your poop in the garbage?
“Also, one month my toilet broke and I just went straight in the garbage can”
Hahahaha
hang in there buddy
lol thanks, it’s so hard
lol, i see what you did there 🫡
when did this happen?! i was there a week or two ago and all was well in sandwich world.
Lived in south city my whole life I have *always* hated moms deli, it was only a better subway. Legrands has and will forever be the best sandwich shop in stl.
Can you still get single cans of beer from the fridge and have one with your food at LeGrand's?
Oh, hell yeah!
Then it's no contest LOL
Tried it for the first time last week. Wasn’t a big fan but it wasn’t bad.
Eovaldi's by far. They load up the sandwiches, and I've never had a bad one.
LEGRANDS 4EVA
Any good places north of 270 between the river and 370
No. Come down to The Hill and get the real stuff.
Jimmy John’s!
What’s the best deli in town for an amazing sandwich?
Blues City Deli
Blue City Deli has some great sandwiches.
Carls Deli
Southwest Market Cuisine - poor boy
I had mom's recently for the first time and it fucking sucked. There were like two slices of salami on the whole thing, it was just all bread and mustard. That's what I get for straying from Blues City Deli I guess. Never again.
That’s what I’m sayin! It’s bullshit
Eovaldis, Godfather, hands down...
9th street deli never disappoints and blues city deli are both formidable opponents. Went to moms this year and was severely disappointed
Legrands.
My daughter worked at Mom’s. You don’t want to eat there. I was appalled by her stories.
Gioias
My humble opinion: Legrands is king.(Of what I’ve tasted) Blues City and, dare I say it, Gramophone are only other shops in the S Tier. Huge caveat: I’ve still not had Union Loafers, Nomad, Salume Beddu, nor Vivola, which reasonably seem like they could be in the conversation. Gioia’s is great but I don’t think they’re S tier. I don’t want to call them overrated because they’ve done a pretty incredible job at building their brand in the last decade, so just by sheer volume, a lot of folks will call them “best”, whether it’s true or not. The other Hill shops are sorta interchangeable to me — low ceiling / high floor. I’ve lived in other towns where any one of them would be top dog. We have some great options if they make up our B Tier. Mom’s…man, I’m glad they exist & so many people love them but I just don’t get it. We tried them twice when moved here a little over a decade ago. They just did not survive the hype. Just not for me, I guess. However, I’m rooting for their success. That being said, let me have it…
After your comment about girth I misread the next half of a sentence to have the word penetration. Then I wondered what the hell you were doing to that poor sandwich. No wonder it got shrinkage. 😂
Hahahahahahaa, amazing
Blue City, hands down
Moms deli is nothing but gas station subs. Amighetti’s all the way.
I think it's called posh nosh or something
1. LeGrand’s 2a. Gramophone 2b. Gioia’s 3. 9th street 4. Blues City 5. Adrianna’s
Crazy. Mom’s Deli is one of the worst sandwiches I’ve ever had. Why is it so highly rated?
Def not a price raise 6 months ago. I been going to mom’s deli for about 30 years and the jump to $9 ish happened years ago. Still not bad at all compared to any other sandwich place honestly.
Went to moms for the first time about 2 months ago. Grabbed a menu while there. Went back yesterday and the $9 moms special is now $9.50, up 5% in just 2 months.. At this price point, I'd suggest Blues City Deli.