Fat Guys Fresh Deli

First time visit for us, though we had seen it many times going to my wife's appointments. It's a fairly small deli with tables inside and more outside for Al Fresco dining. Not rerally enough room for decorations, although they do let people sign the walls. The menu is on chalkboards and signs over the counter, where you order. They deliver to your table. About 4 people in line ahead of us, but that wait was short. It arrived at our table outside between five and ten minutes later. The sqeeze and I split a Reuben samminch and got two small orders of tater salad. The sandwich had plenty of tender meat in it, a good amount kraut and dressing. It was served on rye bread with swiss cheese. Very nice sandwich, wonderful flavor and plenty for two people. The tater salad was different as it had some meat in it, but very good. I am not sure what the meat was, but it sure added a different texture and flavor to the salad. Service was very good with friendly servers. We are glad we finally stopped in.

The food is DELICIOUS! I got the Fat Pig with no ham. We went there on a work lunch the first time but I forgot to leave a review. I just took my family there for the second time and got the same sandwich…so good! We all loved our meals! Every employee there has great customer service! Tonya helped us the first time I went with my work and she went above and beyond. She even brought us all waters because we were there for about an hour sitting outside. She did that without us even asking. Simply amazing! Today everyone as very friendly and prompt. 5 stars every time!

This is a great little off the beaten path deli! The staff is friendly, the food portions are huge and delicious. I got the PC Pedro and I recommend it!

This was my first experience at Fat Guy’s deli. Walked in and was greeted warmly by Tanner. He took time to explain the menu and suggested the Phat Pig, but they have a Ruben on Rye and that is one of my favorite sandwich’s. So I move to the front to order and Bob came up and asked if I had chosen while the girl at the cashiers was help another. We had a fun conversation as I waited. Bob then fixed my sandwich, turns out he is the owner operator. Got some wonderful potato salad with dill, bacon and a little spicy and it was so good. The Ruben was one of the best sandwich’s I have had in years. Generous portions and a fat guy’s sandwich! I will be back for the Phat Pig and more Ruben’s! This is a mush try sandwich shop.

First time was great! This time was so terrible my sandwich isn't edible. The potato salad is really gross... taste like black pepper and mayo dumped on some potato's.

Amazing sandwich’s at a reasonable price. Amazing service. Must try if in the valley.

I used to love going to this place under the previous management. It's been a while so I looked forward to getting the best chicken sandwich in town - chicken parm - only to realize it's been dropped from the menu. The chicken they offer seemed like the more typical one with lettuce and tomato...I know their soups used to be top notch, so I asked for soup only to be told they ran out. While I admit I didn't eat anything here, so take the ratings with that in mind, I feel like I won't be back and may try to find the food truck the previous owner has now (last I heard anyway) for some hopefully tasty stuff...

A big Fat no for this sandwich. Trying to find the pull pork in my Cuban sandwich but no luck. If I wanted a ham sandwich I would have ordered a ham sandwich. The bread was stale . So I would definitely not be ordering anything from this establishment. If you demand 12.99 for a sandwich and called it a Cuban better have all the ingredients. Your potato salad tasted like dirt and your coleslaw was missing flavor .

Fairly small deli with tables inside and more outside for Al Fresco dining. Not rerally enough room for decorations, although they do let people sign the walls. The menu is on chalkboards and signs over the counter, where you order. They deliver to your table. About 4 people in line ahead of us, but that wait was short. It arrived at our table outside between five and ten minutes later. The sqeeze and I split a Reuben samminch and got two small orders of tater salad. The sandwich had plenty of tender meat in it, a good amount kraut and dressing. It was served on rye bread with swiss cheese. Very nice sandwich, wonderful flavor and plenty for two people. The tater salad was different as it had some meat in it, but very good. I am not sure what the meat was, but it sure added a different texture and flavor to the salad. Service was very good with friendly servers. We are glad we finally stopped in.

First time going here! I'm from Northern California - here on a business trip, was recommended by some of the techs at the shop to go and WOW! The customer service top notch- friendly- happy and looked like the employees were all happy. Very clean place. Now the sandwich that was recommended the Silver Duck! YUM! Thank you for the great choice! Thank you! Chris

Hollllyyyyyy sandwich I walked out paying 22 (+tip) and with how expensive that is, surprisingly I'd say it's definitely worth it in the right mood/situation. I ordered the blue bronco and it was heavennnn. SO MUCH SANDWICH to feed an army. So delicious. The staff was friendly and I loved the style inside. Felt very 'downtown' for it being hidden in a bunch of office places in meridian. Definitely the right place if you want a sandwich and have a huuuge appetite. I decided 4 stars due to the prices. Unless you're splitting the bill I wouldn't recommend for a typical weekday lunch.

Nicest place ever! Not only are the sandwiches absolutely delicious, the owner and all of the staff are so kind and friendly! We will definitely recommend this deli to others and visiting it again!

Wow, what a grimy, dirty place....The tables, chairs, floors, napkin holders and more were greasy and gross. The staff were incompetent and mostly stood around talking, sat on bar stools at the counter and some were on their phones. . Oh, and the food; the bread was falling apart because it was old. The sandwich did not have much meat and was mushy and wet. I got stomach cramps an hour later which made running errands a little interesting.... Truly a waste of money and time and an afternoon.

The Cuban was one of the best I've ever had and the service was amazing! Very friendly and personable! I highly recommend coming if looking for an excellent sandwich!

Customer Service was amazing and super friendly. The restaurant was clean. My sandwich was huge! Portions are out of this world. I couldn't even finish half of my sandwich. That being said, my sandwich as a combo with potato salad and a drink was $20. That was eye brow raising that I just wanted to stop in for lunch and didn't anticipate $20 for a quick bite. I likely won't be back because I don't need that portion size and I don't want to spend that much. Upon leaving I got to my car and realized they forgot my potato salad so I went back in to get it. Taste of food.... It was ok. So much bread.... Turkey and cheese was seasoned nicely. Overall, it was ok. Potato salad was ok. Seasoned nicely, a bit strong for me. If isn't my fortay, but could be perfect for someone else. Don't knock it till you try it so if you're craving a sandwich, and have a deep pocket, give it a go.

Fat Guy's is one of my favorite places to eat lunch. It is also one of the few places open at 10:30 a.m. for lunch, which also makes it a winner in my book. I am the type of person that will order the same thing when I like it and my go to at Fat Guy's is a spicy Phat Pig sandwich. A large sandwich with bacon, ham and other goodies. I am a picky eater and while they have a motto and reputation for not making subtitituions they will leave off ingredients if you don't like them. All in all it doesn't seem to matter which sandwich you order, they will all be large and include quality, fresh ingredients. The staff is also amazing and friendly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and it is very bright and cheery inside with their open windows. Parking can be a bit tight with the other businesses in the area.

There were 3 individuals behind the counter where hot sandwiches are made joking about how they intentionally made peoples orders wrong. Multiple people smacking and chewing gum while preparing the sandwiches. I don't care how hood the sandwiches are, when you employ people who don't care about getting orders right, making jokes about doing it wrong intentionally and poking fun at doing so, i will not be returning and you can guarantee i will tell everyone else where not to go.

Fat Guy's is a pretty good deli spot with a super friendly staff. The sandwiches are excellent when it comes to the meat and topping, but I think the reason this place is called "fat" is because of the way-too-thick bread. It's simply too much and unnecessary. I ended up eating mine open-faced to make it feel like a normal amount of bread. The most ridiculous sandwich is the kid's pb&j. It's a whole loaf of bread in one sandwich. Neither of my kids could finish half, thank God. I would come back but just for myself, and to eat open-faced.

So I've been a customer for years. Since it was originally called 2 Fat Guys. Ownership changed since those days at least once...maybe twice now. The place is a lot cleaner inside, however, the sandwiches are a lot thinner (less meat) & more $$$ for less food. Come on Fat Guys. Meat used to be as thick as the bread. Not anymore.....not so sure I'll be back.

This is my 3rd time ordering from Fat Guy's. I have always gotten the Big Fat BLT and it is amazing, however this time, I barely had any bacon in my $13 sandwich. Was very disappointed as the past 2 times, it was a great sandwich filled with bacon. There is no way there is a 1/2 pound of bacon. Consistency is key. Will think twice next time i order... if i do again. When i pay such a high price for a sandwich, it needs to fit the description.

This restaurant has been here about 3.5 years. I used to be outstanding but I see quality beginning to slip. The sandwich recipes were originally formulated by a chef. However during the pandemic some sandwich ingredients, particularly cheese could not be sourced and other types were substituted. Add to that the massive turnover in the food service industry and the establishment now has the burden of constantly training new workers. I stopped by today and ordered the PC Pedro (#20) and the Cuban (#31). The PC Pedro is one of the sandwiches that swapped Pepperjack for the original Havarti Horseradish cheese and it does not taste the same. I was disappointed to be refused to substitute Provelone. The management has decided to emphasize production techniques over quality unfortunately, not a good sign for a premium sandwich shop. However the sandwich maker noticed that I ordered no cheese (that request is accepted) and offered to put another cheese on the sandwich and with the Provelone it tasted great. Sadly I heard her get reprimanded by the manager later on for doing so. The Cuban was drenched in sauce, both mustard and mayo to the point that it overwhelmed the senses and threw the sandwich taste out of balance. This is likely a training issue with the sandwich maker. Previous sandwiches were much more balanced. The biggest disappointment is that I see this place losing its focus on quality. It is a unique sandwich shop and originally had excellent culinary recipes, many of them still unchanged. I sincerely hope that the management will listen to constructive criticism and begin correcting the quality issues because I know how good this food can be. All that said, I have great respect for the owner/managers here; they are sincere and care very much about the product they put out.

The potato salad is absolutely awesome. It's not sweet and loaded with goodies. The coleslaw was meh. Neither my husband or myself enjoyed it. Didn't have much flavor. More like Italian dressing-y. Not creamy. Both sandwiches were amazing. Tons of meat. Bread was good. Lots of toppings. They do not offer free water cups, but do have bottled water available. Prices are pretty comparable to other sandwich joints. I'd pick this over any of the chains any day!

Forgot to take a pic :/ but all the Sandwiches looked great! I ordered the pastrami. I wish it had more meat compared to what I saw on the other sandwiches though, especially since it was considered a favorite or classic? Can't remember. Definitely will be back to try the others. I loved the Potato Salad.

Pros- busy means good food. Friendly greeting. Quick service. Fat French Dip Sandwich means good portion. Well packed, no spills. Sides included for price. Clean interior. Tap to pay is convenient. Cons- difficult parking (tip: park in back), busy means loud. Too much selling to me when I'm trying to read the menu, can't focus on both. Wasn't aware potato salad has bacon, couldn't eat it, tossed out. Tap to pay must be done on rear of reader (odd).

Been coming since it opened and we live in Pocatello! The food is simply amazing and the quality is top notch. The service is friendly and the portions are huge. Come sit on the patio in the summer and soak in the sun or come in the water and stay keep warm inside, but be warned that the smells are going to drive your taste buds crazy! 9.2/10

From the moment you walk in you know you are in the right place. Everyone had great energy. Was very clean and had a great menu. There is a something special for everyone. I had the pork sandwich on challa with spicy sauce. Was built to perfection. A mess to eat but worth it. Wife had the Caesar wrap. Was large and the quality was spot on. All staff today were rockstars!!! Keep up the good work. So thankful to of found you. Thanks again. Nino

i've been here a few other times a few years ago and decided to go again with my boyfriend. while i was eating i found a hair in my wrap, my boyfriend took it back inside to see if either he could get a refund or have it remade. the manager was super defensive and rude about it. it was remade, my boyfriend started eating it because i had lost my appetite and TWO bites in a long hair was pulled out of it. nobody where's gloves, no hairnets, i didn't once see them wash their hands before making or inbetween other orders. waste of money, hair practically tasted better then the food.

BLT is amazing loads of bacon on it. It comes on a Brioche bun. Great tasting I highly recommend Fat Guys deli!

Service and staff very nice. Food another story... Pastrami was like a rubbery slice of ham, corned beef tasted the same. Cole slaw no flavor, just slightly oily. Potato salad completely missed the flavor profile, over seasoned with celery salt...definitely would take a pass on another visit... just trying to be honest...

Yummy sandwiches. My husband and I shared a Cubano. Chopped picked were a nice touch. The menu has a good variety to suit all tastes. Next time we want to try to soup!

I read Yelps often, occasionally I see the angry "I would give a Zero, if that was an option". But I've never seen a "I would give Six, if that were an option". So, perhaps I'm the first! Employees are cheerful, helpful, and kind. Sandwiches rank on top of my list of subs. They are fresh, bountiful, and eye-pleasing (I've had three different ones). My favorite is the Thick Chic, messy and kind of melts in your mouth. It comes in a spicy hot version which is a little above my personal heat max; so I order a side of the heat and use it as a dip. OMG, so, good! The side of potato salad is also excellent, not too salty and tastes freshly homemade. I'm not one to order a salad instead of a sub, but I've tasted my wife's Summer Salad and it was great (and a large portion to boot)! I have nothing negative to say. BTW, they also have outside seating, great if it's a nice day and/or you have a dog with you. :-)

We were in the area and decided to try this place out. Staff was mostly friendly and it did not look too busy. We tried ordering a pastrami sandwich but change the bread bc we don't like rye bread and a Cuban sandwich. Employees all hesitated, looked around all scared then said they would ask if it was okay. They returned shortly and said absolutely not bc they don't change the bread on their sandwiches. I'm not sure about you, but I like my food the way I like to eat it, not the way they want you to eat it. We promptly turned around and took my business / money elsewhere! I wouldn't recommend an establishment like this and I'll never be back.

Loved everything about this restaurant. Both service and quality of ingredients were EXCELLENT. Highly recommend.

Favorite sandwich spot in the valley. Awesome service too. I get the club and wife gets the thic chic. Very good lunch spot.

They would not allow you to change the type of bread the sandwich comes on. Wanted to get the pastrami or reuben on sourdough like I do at every other sandwich shop but apparently the owner says that the breads can't be changed out. I offered to pay for changing the bread but I was still told no. I won't recommend or be back.

"Our way or Subway." False dichotomy. I'll just go to Jersey Mike's, where I can make minor modifications to my sandwich without being treated like I'm ruining their "tegridy."

Very clean and knowledgeable/friendly staff. I can hear for my first time yesterday and was absolutely pleased with my experience. I ordered the turkey melt which was filling and full of flavor and the chicken chili. I have 0 complaints and will be back soon to try more items off their menu.

Genuinely the strangest establishment. I understand being confident about your menu offerings and your carefully curated menu - but not being able to add any vegetables to a sandwhich? Serving a sandwhich with only meat, cheese, and sauce? Very odd. We were told "the owner has really been cracking down", on what? Ensuring the customer doesn't enjoy their food? The customer in front of us had asked for a to-go box and the guy behind the counter stated in order to receive that, she had to sign the floor as it was against their way. We also ordered their very popular potato salad and were given some sort of soup or aju. Sadly we did not notice until we made it home. Don't waste your time here, continue searching for the best sandwhich in the Treasure Valley, because it isn't here.

This was the second time in a week that I had lunch at Fat Guys Deli. It was great I have had the pastrami, the turkey melt, and the Reuben sandwich. They were all great. The guy at the cash register with the cowboy hat is awesome. Great food and people. Bring your sharpie cuz they let you sign the walls. Hurry and get in line R.S. Hayes

Stopped in on business today, never been here before, let me just say the experience as a whole was just fantastic! The food was great, the crew was very friendly and inviting, and the environment screams local favorite! I had the Turkey Melt today and it did not disappoint with flavor or preparation, great job crew, I'll definitely return again given the chance!

Food is good. Service was friendly and fast. Sandwich was fresh, tasty, and large. Got the Fat Pig. Would get it again... it's loaded with meat and toppings and tastes great! Boise location parking was good; had no problem finding a spot mid week for early lunch. Have not been to Meridian location yet.

Weird guy that doesn't allow any substitutions/alterations on any sandwich. Claims that the flavors are very carefully curated so you can't change a thing or else it'll throw everything off. Didn't make us feel comfortable or welcome. Went maybe 2 years ago, held off on writing a review because I've seen the same weirdo harasses reviewers on social media (TikTok) and google. Not good business and so unprofessional.

Sandwiches are meh ok this time.. The sizes of their sides are comical. Served in a sauce dipping cup. Highly don't recommend getting those. Also the potato salad is garbage. They tasted like 3 day old obrian potatoes ready to be thrown out.

Look how much meat you get in a $17 dollar sandwich along with about 1/4 cup of coleslaw. Sandwich was overloaded with mustard. I had this order delivered but if I had watched them make this sandwich I would not have paid for it. Epic fail.

Super yummy! Reviews make it sound like they won't allow any changes, this is not true. They were wonderful and helpful. Answered all my questions. Food was excellent! Sandwiches are HUGE!!! Highly recommend!

Amazing!!! So delicious, greatly enjoyed our sandwiches! The Phat Pig with the spicy sauce 10 out of 10!!

SO GOOD! Ordered the Phat Pig without a bun. Every single ingredient was amazing, including their special sauce!

The food here is AWESOME!! On the recommendation of a friend, we stopped in yesterday and had the #25, The Viking, with potato salad on the side. This sandwich is LEGIT and the potato salad is great too. Can't wait to get back to Boise and try some of the other sandwiches!!

You can't go wrong, no matter what you decide on. Yes, the potato salad is the bomb! The ham n cheese has a new name, but it's my favorite.

The last time I visited it seemed liked there was a lot less meat on the sandwich. I thought it was a fluke, so went again today, and the meat was almost invisible. I also don't appreciate the unwillingness to make even the simplest changes to my sandwich. I will check reviews to see if they go back to their old ways, but until then, I am done for now.

This is a new favorite for our family! Amazing menu and each sandwich we've tried has been phenomenal. Seriously, if you haven't stopped in here yet you need to!

7 of our family ate at Fat Guys yesterday. They will not let you leave their sauce off or add what you want because they say it won't be as good without it and they are afraid of bad reviews. Well I would think you would get more bad reviews by not pleasing your customers. One of our kids wouldn't eat anything there because of the sauce. She was in tears and they wouldn't relent their rule. Their potatoe salad tasted like crap snd none of us liked it or would eat it. I gave them 2 stars cause their bacon was good. We will never go back. I have never heard of a restaurant that only wants to do it their way.

This used to be the best sandwich shop in the valley, full stop. I've come here for as long as I can remember them being open, it's been years. There are other good shops but this one was above the rest by a mile. Fast forward to today, the business is under new management and they've gone in a different direction and today was the most bizarre experience I've ever witnessed in any establishment. Four of us went into the shop and noticed they chopped the old menu down and refused to make any of the old sandwiches, they had all the ingredients and you couldn't even offer to pay more for a "custom" sandwich. Whatever, I'll just order a different sandwich and not come back because the only ones they will make are exactly as they are on the menu and they aren't ones I like. Here's where it gets weird. One of my colleagues is allergic to mayonnaise, so he always orders without. If someone were to forget to not include it and he didn't check, he will projectile vomit when it enters his mouth, every time. All their sandwiches appear to have mayo, or at least any of the ones he would want, so he ordered and asked for no mayo. The new owner was standing right there and told him "no, the mayo is what makes our sandwiches good, you have to have the mayo". He explained he didn't want mayo and she asked "well are you allergic?" to which he stated "it shouldn't matter, but yes" she then states "we can do light mayo, but not no mayo". He asked "well the bread doesn't come to you with mayo on it, can't you just not put it on my sandwich?" She responded they refuse to not put mayo on sandwiches, weird. We finally just gave up and left. What an incredibly bizarre hill to die on! What a total disaster. I would be shocked if that place lasts any amount of time because they are going to be hemorrhaging loyal customers. We have (had?) about 70 people in our building who ate there regularly and cater our events and meetings regularly, and we travel in groups for lunch frequently. It's a real shame to see what happened to Fat Guys, it was a community staple for years.

I've lived in the area my entire life and tried nearly every restaurant at this point. The food at Fat Guy's is the best in the state. You can literally get anything on the menu and be completely satisfied. The portion size and flavor of everything is amazing. Please try eating here, you will not be disappointed!

This is a bizarre establishment. Customer service is not a strength here and awkwardly if you don't want something on the sandwich YOU are buying, you cannot request to have it withheld or add anything. They are doing something right with the food though. Sandwiches are better than other options in town. Despite the good food, I won't ever go back. I prefer to support businesses that are in tune with community and aren't awkward to customers.

I went to Fat guys on a recommendation from my girlfriend which i had never heard of before. Those sandwiches all had top tier ingredients and quality in there assembly. Just the right amount of sauce and wonderful and new combinations of flavors all together. I was absolutely stunned by Trevor Brown's Maverick sandwich. For those who don't know, the maverick is made by the employee and can be completely random. That was the best sandwich I've ever had anywhere. Keep up the excellent work Trevor!!

Atmosphere was good, surprised at the number of people working. Have seen the reviews and the photos so had no hesitation to go for lunch. Ordered the Silver Duck and got this bread sprout bomb. I showed to the lady who took order and she said she had made the sandwich and it has the correct amount of ingredients. I removed the top bread, folded bottom together to make a sandwich and will politely not return. I'd recommend not ordering the Silver Duck unless you are borderline vegan.