Bona Fide Deluxe is an eclectic all-day sandwich spot and cocktail bar in Edgewood serving colossal, inventive deli-style sandwiches and craft drinks.
"Owned by the team behind Banshee, Bona Fide Deluxe is serving up seriously legit sandwiches. Order the bread bomb, which sees a toasted hoagie roll split down the middle, then slathered in garlic butter and topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions. Like Banshee, cocktails are given proper due at Bona Fide Deluxe, including the Rapid Transit with mezcal, rhubarb ginger, and Aperol and the refreshing Slick Rickey mixed with cachaça, passionfruit, and cloosterbitters topped off with prosecco." - Molly Harris, Eater Staff
"Don’t let Bona Fide’s glam vibes fool you, kids are more than welcome at the joint known for massive, exquisitely prepared sandwiches. They have coloring pages and a kids menu (that even parents may want to try) with a standout peanut butter and jelly sandwich." - Beth McKibben, Lia Picard
"The burger here is elusive, but worth seeking out whenever it’s available. Variations might include a thicker patty or two smashburger patties, but they’re always house ground from a blend of brisket and beef and served atop a sesame kaiser roll from Alon’s. Word about when they’ll be served will typically spread first through their Instagram page, so keep your eye out so that you don’t miss it." - Beth McKibben, Alex Leo-Guerra
"Sub sandwiches paired with sophisticated cocktails in a retro bistro setting is the dining situation we never knew we needed. From the team behind , this Edgewood-Candler Park spot has so many loveable quirks and brings a refreshing creativity to the sandwich genre. But consistency issues and some overblown prices make this a place we’d only circle back to every once in a while. For starters, the bar has bright purple stools that give the room an intense pop of color, and at night, neon purple lights under the bar counter beckon us to the cocktails (get the refreshing gin-heavy Banshee, served in a dainty glass). But the true decor triumph is a hodgepodge of old home lighting fixtures that had to have been snatched from some forgotten antique warehouse. We did say it’s eclectic. But if dino dioramas (peep ‘em behind the bar) and patchwork chandeliers aren’t your thing, there’s a large outdoor patio and plenty of long picnic tables with umbrellas to spread out and devour a sandwich or two. While the aesthetics are a fun jumble of odd bits and bobbles that somehow comes together, we honestly can’t get over the prices. We’re used to the sandwich-chip combo, so it feels like a crime to pay $18 with no side or drink included. It hurts even more when we get a dud like the dry as hell Chopped Chicken sandwich. Unfortunately about half the time we’ve eaten here the sandwiches have issues (ranging from soggy bread to being dry as a desert). And even on days when we’re blessed with an expertly assembled sandwich like the gooey Okie Hoagie with smoked top round, the high price tag is tough to swallow. But every once in a while, a bougie sandwich and a cocktail is the move. And for days when that feeling hits, this spot is a bona fide choice. " - Juli Horsford
"Bona Fide Deluxe is mentioned as a favorite new restaurant by multiple readers." - Beth McKibben
