Pickles Deli

Vegetarian friendly deli! Salad options (house with raspberry vinaigrette, Greek, and Caesar) and have a tasty "famous veggie" sandwich with roasted red peppers, feta, greens, avocado, and hummus served on a warm pita. Highly recommend having lunch here. The staff are really kind. Service was prompt during the lunch hour. Can also build your own sandwich and they offered additional toppings to their classic sandwiches at the register as well.

This is my go to place for lunch. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Always making suggestions and taking care of what I need. The manager here is so kind and gives some of the best customer service. Now the food. One of the best French dip sandwich’s I’ve ever had. Finally decided to try another sandwich and got the Pickle’s club. Also fantastic. They made it hot on the grill for me and it took it to the next level. If you’re in the area for lunch or breakfast make sure you stop in. Super fast service and amazing food. I’ll keep coming back again and again.

I’ve ordered from Pickles Deli twice, and neither experience left a positive impression. The first time was in store. I got a sandwich that was overpriced and bland. Overall a forgettable experience. The second more recent time was when my workplace ordered lunch. I got a sandwich and salad combo. The sandwich was fine, but the salad was gritty, and the lettuce clearly hadn’t been washed well (see photo). There were even some old, wilted pieces mixed in. I would NOT recommend this restaurant. You can get a similar quality sandwich at a cheaper price at the Panera/Bread Co down the street.

Club sandwich was pretty good. I should've requested my sourdough to be toasted. Also did not come with mayo, but they gladly supplied me with some upon request.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review Pickleman’s in the Central West End is proof that great food is only made better by an amazing team. The staff here truly makes the experience — friendly, fast, and always ready with a smile (and sometimes even a recommendation that ends up being your new favorite). Whether you’re stopping in for a steaming bowl of their delicious soup or one of their fantastic, fresh-made sandwiches, you can’t go wrong. It’s the kind of place where you feel welcome the second you walk in, and you leave already thinking about what you’ll order next time. If you’re in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and make this your lunch (or dinner) stop — Pickleman’s will take care of the rest.

Oh, how I love this place. I always get the Italian sandwich with the crisp sweet pickles and extra sauce/dressing. Most time I get the gooey cookie because I love chips and cookies with my sandwich. This is one of the best sandwiches. I was there on Saturday and the gentleman that greeted me and took my order provided great service.

Best mushroom soup I've ever had. The red skin potato salad was awesome. And, quality napkins! Will be back!!!

Truly amazing deli Sandwiches!! While in St. Louis for work, the locals suggested that we go to Pickles for lunch, it turned out to be a really great suggestion! The employees there are very warm and friendly, and patient while you peruse the menu to determine which sandwich you want (they have a great selection of sandwiches that can be customized a number of ways). Once my order was placed, it didn’t take long for my sandwich to make its way to me. The young man who brought it out to me delivered it gently, and with a smile on his face. The sandwich was AMAZING! I could tell that everything was fresh (the bread, meats and veggies)! I would definitely recommend Pickles Deli as a place to add to your to do list while in St. Louis!

I was starving and didn't want any of the cafeteria food at work. I've heard a few co workers in the past talk about this place. I went a little after they opened and I decided on ordering a pickles club sandwich and sour cream kettle chips. The staff was friendly and the wait for my food wasn't log ( about 10 mintues). The place is clean and well organized. The sandwich was amazing and tasted really well. I wish I would have grabbed some mayo or mustard since the avocado spread was the only thing on the sandwich but other than that this was pretty tasty. Will be back to try more sandwich. As always until next time...

Always a great place to go for great soups. Sandwiches and casual dining Service is fast and friendly!

Stopped in for early lunch last Thursday while in STL for appointments knowing nothing about this spot...super impressed though! The sammy's were outstanding and everyone working seemed happy and pleasant! We tried multiple different sandwiches and all of them were crazy good! My only slight knock was just a bit too loud on the music...could have also been because it was early morning but I felt few notches down would have helped the ambiance a bit!

Absolutely fantastic experience! I ordered on line and couldn't believe the menu! Really appreciated the choice of breads, cheeses and condiments. My order was ready quickly and the French dip was absolutely wonderful! Perfect bread, fresh meat, still warm when I got it back to my hotel. And to my surprise, two bags of chips!! This is on my short list of sandwich shops in the Lou!!

Been wanting to try Pickles Deli for awhile, so was very excited to finally get the opportunity to try it. The store was pretty packed for a Saturday lunch, but the food got to our table very quickly. I ordered a Pastrami on Marble Bread and it was pretty good. The woman at the cash register said that their pastrami was voted the best in St. Louis which I'm not quite sure about, but it was pretty good nonetheless. I appreciate that it wasn't super heavy on the meats and that there were a lot of sauerkraut and different types of cheeses to balance it out. Also, the ingredients weren't overflowing enough so that the bread wouldn't catch all of it which now in hindsight maybe is a bad thing because you would want more ingredients in the sandwich. This is like the opposite of the pastrami at Carl's Deli where there is so much meat the sandwich begins to burst. Overall, pretty good deli although not the best pastrami in St. Louis in my opinion but would come back to try their other hot sandwiches.

This place is in my neighborhood, and since I've been living here for three years, I figured I should try it. I am sorry I waited!! I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak, chips and an iced tea. Oh and a cheesecake brownie. The sandwich was very tasty. I think they could get a better chip selection. The brownie was on the gooey side, which I like, but know others don't. The staff was friendly and helped me decide between the Reuben and the Philly Cheesesteak. This place also serves breakfast which looks good! I'll have to try that soon!

Been here twice and I have to say my impression is pretty average. During my most recent visit, I ordered the French dip sandwich. I will say, the sandwich itself tasted great - the beef was juicy and well-seasoned. However, a common theme among my visits (and the pictures on the menu) is portion size. Most of the sandwiches appear to fall on the smaller end. Even the meatball sub is nowhere close in size to what you'd get at a chain like Subway or Jimmy Johns. Given the sandwiches alone are $11, without drink or sides, I'd expect better portion sizes to justify the price. The value here is slightly better than Panera, but just barely so. Service was fast. Overall, the quality of the sandwiches here are actually decent. For the price, I wish the portions were larger.

The Greek salad is always a filler for me and the mushroom soup was tasty however, the pita bread tasted like Fabulous cleaning product therefore, I couldn't eat it. The service was good because the cashier assisted me with the menu and my options for a vegetarian meal. The ambiance was a typical local deli. However, the deli smelled like Fabulous cleaning product which let me know they just cleaned the place and probably wiped the counter down with the cleaning product resulting in my pita bread tasting like Fabulous.

Go to pickles deli for all your sandwich needs. Fresh made and ready to take on the road. The gyro wrap was mighty tasty. Loved the meat and bread. Wish they put more meat on tho! Would be awesome! Can't wait to try other menu items here.

Freshly sliced deli meat and great sandwiches! We tried the Reuben with Corned Beef, The Philly Cheesesteak and the potato salad - all 10/10. This deli is underrated. Way better than any Panera or other chain you'll have in the area, so I HIGHLY recommend stopping in or ordering something to-go - patronize this local businesses, they're worth it!

Group of 14, visiting SL from Colorado. Fabulous food and service! Our group has a variety of sandwiches, each and every one was delicious! Thank you!

Anytime we have to spend a good portion of our day at Siteman we visit Pickles. Tasty sandwiches, very friendly staff. Highly recommend. Small deli but always clean.

Loved our sandwich, chips, Mtn. Dew (!), and Blonde Brownie. Everything was fresh and tasty...hot if it was supposed to be, cold if it was supposed to be...and the service was quite congenial! Hopefully we'll be back on another trip through St. Louis!

If I could do a 4.5 I would, but a 5-star review needs to check all the boxes- easy (and free) parking, good music, good service, incredible good. This did have good food, good music, good service but no free parking and lacked ambiance (decor). I got the build your own sandwich on a pretzel bun, which was really good. The Dr. Pepper from the fountain was really good; sometimes it's too sweet or too bubbly or flat but this was just right.

I've never had such a sad Reuben in my life. The pastrami was 85% fat and the amount on the sandwich was already pretty light. Sauerkraut was good, bread was good; but I threw most of it away because the meat was so off-putting.

Great place for lunch in downtown St. Louis! Staff was friendly, service was great. Great things to choose from on the menu. Generous portions on sandwiches and sides! Highly recommended.

I have this annoying quirk where I sometimes walk into a restaurant that specializes in something--like bar-b-que---and end up ordering an item that's not their specialty, such as a chicken fried pork chop. Or, I go into a terrific hamburger place and choose fish and chips. The results are predictable: dissatisfaction with my choices. Today, I went to Pickles and rather than order a deli staple like a Reuben, a Cuban, or a pastrami sandwich I walked out with a gyro. Now, it wasn't a bad gyro but it didn't dazzle like those from Mediterranean restaurants. Pickles might be a five-star spot. I'll have to return to find out. Pickles offers friendly, helpful staff and a smallish dining room. Paid parking on the street is at a premium on this popular West End street.

I had a nice little lunch date with a fellow Yelper, Dennis W. a few weeks ago! We decided to meet at Pickels Deli which I had always heard about, so I was excited to try it! When we arrived the place was pretty packed; I guess a lot of people in the CWE like this place? We waited in line and looked over the menu until it was out turn to order. I decided to create my woes sandwich since I am pretty basic. I opted for a pretzel bun, turkey, Swiss and an avocado spread! I like when I can choose my own items and anytime I can order a pretzel bun, I order one! They are the best. I couldn't tell if I wanted chips or pasta salad, but when I got closer to the counter where the pasta salad was, I decided it looked too good to pass up. I let the cashier know what I ordered and I paid my tab. I asked for a cup for water as well. Since the place was so crowded, it was challenging to find a spot, but we found a 2 seat table towards the front of the restaurant and waited for our food to be delivered. My sandwich was massive! I took one look and knew I could only eat about half of it. The pasta salad was delicious and I am glad I decided to order it. Since they were so busy, the service was just okay. They were all working very hard at taking orders and preparing orders that it was hard for them to excel at the service. But the execution was good; except for my friend's order because he asked for no slaw and they still managed to provide the slaw. He was such a champ though because rather than sending it back, he just picked it off! I just think they were so busy that maybe the order taker didn't hear his request or maybe the sandwich maker overlooked it? Either way, they made a small mistake which I can overlook since they were really busy! Overall, this is a good spot for lunch. I can see why it's so popular and I do want to go back. I bet in the warmer months it would be nice to find a place to sit outside while eating? Or maybe I can place a pick up order next time and go have a picnic in the park? I will add this location to my lunch rotations.

Me and husband went in there they wasn't to friendly and they didn't even greet us they was rude so we left oh well

By far one of the best deli in the City. Food always fresh and delicious with great customer service.

Super nice people, I was in on Halloween and they gave me candy with my meal. Had the breakfast Reuben, good stuff.

My first time going there and I got a greek salad which is served with pita bread. I'm a pescatarian so not too many options for me. The pita is served warm and is delicious. The salad was good, nothing spectacular but I'd get it again! Also want to try their famous veggie sandwich.

I got a veggie sandwich with chicken on rye. It was good but missing a few components including the hummus and avocado spread.

Super friendly staff and really good sandwhich however the price for the price of the Philly I would've expected a bit more than two "Slider" like halves. the food was good but after $15 on a sandwich and chips I felt like there would've been more there for quanity

Rating: 4.4 Stars This was my first ever order from Pickles Deli. Because the Meatball Sandwich that I ordered from Pickleman's Gourtmet Cafe on Wednesday was still fresh in my mind, it made sense to order Pickles Deli's Meatball Sub. This would also allow me to compare it to the meatball sandwiches at Good Buddy's (the GOAT) and Gioia's Deli. I ordered on the website, and this was straightforward. They were also efficient at preparing my order when I picked it up. My major complaint here is regarding the Gooey Butter Cookie. The online menu says "Gooey Butter Cookies"--plural--but you only get one cookie per order. This was misleading and disappointing because I had to order a second cookie. However, after discussing this with someone on The Team at Pickles Deli, this online menu error was corrected. The Meatball Sub was solid. It was very large and a little overwhelming to eat. The bread was fresh. Unlike other meatball sandwiches that I have had in St. Louis, this version only came with three meatballs. The sandwich had pretty good flavor, but its components weren't mixed well at all. They just put the meatballs in, poured sauce over it, put cheese on top, and then heated it up. Adding the cheese on the meatballs and between the meatballs and bread would have made for a better sandwich. Instead, I was left with a layer of melted cheese that I could easily just peal off and have no mozzarella at all. I am not quite sure what "higher standard" this is satisfying, but at least it is consistent with the photo on the online menu. I give Pickles Deli's Meatball Sub 3.8 Stars. Despite the disappointing (now corrected) error in plurality on the online menu, their version of the Gooey Butter Cookie was phenomenal, and it is the best Gooey Butter Cookie that I have had in St. Louis. It had amazing taste, the perfect sweetness, and the perfect fluffy and soft consistency. This saved the meal, and I really recommend it. The Gooey Butter Cookie will likely get me to come back in the future. I give Pickles Deli's Gooey Butter Cookies 5.0 stars. The average of the two items comes out to the 4.4-star rating.

The sandwiches at Pickles Deli are simply amazing! I really enjoy their large selection of fresh meats, cheeses, and veggies. You can customize your sandwich to order or choose from the many different sandwich combinations.

Excellent little deli for a quick and fresh lunch. We ate here 3 times during our visit to St. Louis! Club sandwich is excellent, don't skip the dill potato salad and definitely don't skip the gooey butter cookie!

Tried Pickles Deli for the first time today through a work order. I got the BLT in hopes it would be decent since I don't order hot sandwiches when ordering delivery. Literally the worst sandwich I've ever had. Should be called an MLT since there was a layer of Mayo thicker than the bacon. Also there was no pickle listed in the menu description yet received my order with a monstrous pickle which made my bread soggy and inedible. Disgusting sandwich. My salad lettuce was wilted and sad as can be. Can't imagine anything is good here. 0/10 recommend.

We were hungry and lazy so we went online to order sandwiches to go from Pickles Deli. I dropped him off and he was in and out before I knew it. I ordered the club sandwich and he got the French dip. Mine had turkey, ham and bacon etc. with an avocado spread along with a pickle spear. Delicious that day and also the other half the next day. He said his French dip was delicious and ate it all. Would I come back here? You know I will. And that's the way it is.

Absolutely the BEST Cuban Sandwich I've ever eaten! I wish I lived closer so I could have one more often.

Really disappointed in the Reuben we had today. They raised the price which is okayif you maintain the quality of the product. But they reduced the amount of meat by 75%. This is not the Pickles we have patronized for 10 years. Find a new deli if you looking for real deli type sandwich.

Outstanding Pastrami on Rye with generous serving on sandwich!! Great service with friendly staff..........

Rather sad chicken salad, mostly mayo and slightly sweet. A colleague asked if I got potato salad... I also ordered the beef and barley soup for a nice warm soup on a lite fall day, sadly, I received the chili that I've had - it is nothing to write home about. Convenient but not great. Perhaps the sandwiches show up.

Hot soup and a sandwich on a cold day really hits the spot. Solid food, solid service.

Overall Rating: 2.8 Food: 4/5 The Reuban was so delicious, the bread was fresh, and the pastrami was very good quality. Nothing wrong, and the portion size was gigantic. The Cuban was also great. They did use deli roast pork and not the real thing, but in general the taste was fine. The Italian Sub was a showstopper, even though it was simple, no meat overwhelmed the sandwich. The balsamic glaze was a perfect way to balance all the fattiness. The Philly cheese steak was also so delicious, especially since they use their own custom blend of three cheeses. The best sandwich for sure there. The pickles were also nice and crisp. Price: 3.5/5 It was a little pricey for a sandwich, about $9 per sandwich. However, when they aren't too busy they jam pack it with meat, so I can't complain Service: 1/5 Every time I'm there, the wait is always long. Maybe even a half hour. This even happens when there is no one else waiting. They usually make an entire line of sandwiches factory style, but when one customer's order is ready, they don't serve it, they make everything in the line first. So my sandwich is just waiting there, and I have to ask to get it. This is unacceptable, especially when everything is premade and just needs to cut/heated up

I would tell you what the sandwich was like if I could ever get it to taste. We came at 1:30 pm. Moderate line, maybe 2 people in front of us. It's now 2:15 and still no sandwiches. Just two of us. Ordered off the board, a French Dip and a Cuban. Just went in to check and a table of eight who came waaay after us had all their sandwiches. When I mentioned this to the cashier, he said, "Oh, they got cold sandwiches. We have two stations, hot and cold. The hot takes longer." Oh kay. 45 minutes?? Five minutes after checking, magically the sandwiches are here. Kind of small for the price. $12 for sandwich, chips and a drink. Tastes good. But not worth the poor service. All we got was a "Sorry for your wait."

Small place, your general sandwich shop. Good location and close to a lot of other businesses. Sandwich was good

Had to go for the bipolar Reuben. It was great. My friend had the philly steak. Nailed it. BLT for our senior friend. She was very satisfied. A little loud for the older crowd. So turn down your hearing aids and enjoy some great Sammie's.

This place couldn't be more yuppie but they make some amazing sandwiches I would recommend it

We were looking for a place to get a quick bite to eat before touring the basilica and we found reviews for this place. It was good. I was torn between giving it 3 stars or 4, but our whole experience was good and the food was too, so I went for 4. My sister and I split a pastrami reuben and got 2 sides. One of the sides was mustard potato salad and the other was macaroni and cheese salad. Both were pretty good-not knock my socks off, but good. The macaroni and cheese salad was Mac salad with chunks of cheese in it. I would recommend this place for a delicious quick bite to eat.

Pickles Deli is an absolute favorite among our students, faculty and staff! Fadi, the catering manager, was very easy to work with, had good suggestions, and was very responsive. The boxed lunches were each made with care and packed with delicious sandwiches and salads that were instantly devoured! We look forward to our next luncheon just to work with Pickles again, thank you!

I am sure, if you know me at all, whether in person - or from my reviews on Yelp --- you know that there are several things that I have an emotional connection to, food-wise, that I would consider myself an aficionado on. Wine. Whiskey (working on varieties). Tacos. Cuban Sandwiches. I know, I know... very diverse! My husband and I decided to embark on a quest after reading a few articles about good Cuban sandwiches in the city and thus a list was presented to us that I believe was in the Riverfront Times two years ago. Every other weekend, sans kids, we were checking another place off of our list. At this point, I'd had an innumerable amount of cuban sandwiches over the course of my life, given it is one of my favorite meals. I have tried variations by restaurants where they did their own thing and gave it a name after their own restaurant because they doctored it up a bit. Ok, that's cool - but I want the real thing. The real Cuban sandwiches that migrant workers used to eat and make, on Cuban bread - with zesty mustard and thick sliced pickles. Bring it! The next stop on our list was Pickle's Deli. The night before we had actually had a "signature" (a restaurant's variation of a Cuban sandwich, not the real deal) Cuban Sandwich and we weren't terribly pleased to say the least... it was just... "ok". To cleanse the palette and renew my desire to continue the "tour de Cubanos" we went here. The pickles were crisp, the bread was warm and fresh and was the closest to Cuban bread (though a different shape) that I have had thus far. the meat was piled high and layered appropriately, the mustard quite tangy and the pickles crisp. I was so pleased with the Cuban sandwich here that I have started to weight all of the other Cuban Sandwiches against this one. When I said innumerable, I meant it. I truly cannot count how many Cuban sandwiches I have tried, nor how many establishments. There is one that always stands out in your mind, however -- and this sandwich is that for me. (The following weekend after this we tried the "signature" Cuban Sandwich at Dalies Smokehouse - review forthcoming.) My husband got the Reuben and he said it is definitely one of his favorite Reuben sandwiches, (he later found another closer to home that he loves at Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium). I am very pleased with the Cuban sandwich here and I hope to return to try some of their other options once I have completed my quest. Who knows? Maybe this will end up being the best Cuban Sandwich in St. Louis, according to me, after the Tour de Cuban Sandwiches mission is complete.

I don't get to this part off town very often, but i has business at the hospital, so this is a go-to for lunch! I adore a good Cuban sandwich and theirs is superb. I always order it. Family and friends can vouch for the quality of everything else. Same attention to details and friendly service even when lunchtime chaos sets in. It seems they actually enjoy their work!

I have been going to Pickles for years. In my early 20s I lived a half block away and went there a little too much. The most important thing to mention is the Philly Cheese Steak. In my opinion, it is the best in St. Louis. It is also the ultimate hangover cure. I fondly remember eating this sandwich after partying in CWE and I was saved...all by a sandwich. In fact, now I'm in my early 30s and was having one of those days so I grabbed one to go and this sandwich still has saving powers. I feel great! Anyway, on the the rest if the Pickles experience which is also pretty magical. As far as other hot sandwiches, the Rueben and Cuban are excellent...The meatball is also amazing. I'm also a fan of the club. Really every sandwich on their menu is good. I once asked the owner how the sandwiches were so perfect. He said he won't put a new sandwich on the menu until they have created one the is absolutely perfect... Very smart! As far as the small details. The prices are decent. They use high quality ingredients. Sometimes it takes a bit to order but the staff is friendly while you wait. There are usually a couple tables open. The Philly and Cuban take a bit longer to cook. You can order online if you're in a rush. The sides are really good. They are a bit small but everyone I have tried has been great. The restaurant is clean and the staff will clear your plates. Definitely 5 stars! Now go get your cheese steak!

I thoroughly enjoy this lovely deli in the Central West End. What a great spot for a fresh salad or a toasty sub in a fun and hoppin neighborhood. Its a great spot for good food and fast service. I've never been disappointed in my lunch choices here. The sandwiches are bomb and their mac n' cheese is to die for. You really can't go wrong with any of their menu items. You can even order online and have it ready by the time you arrive, talk about efficient. It tends to get busy around lunch time, but have no fear, taking your meal to-go is just as yummy as in the store! And if you have a group, they even cater! They do an excellent job preparing for a big crowd. I love coming here and so do my co-workers! Definitely a spot to try!

Fresh bread and meat! So good! Philly Cheese Steak was amazing! What a great place !

Best Sammie's in town, locally owned and they have a super friendly staff and owners. P.S. Their "Breakfast Philly" is made to order and is the bomb.com

Ordered lunch for the office today and was pleasantly surprised with the quality and price of the food. Will be going here again. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was that the sandwiches at a 5 star level place in my head would be a little bigger

Nice local business with great food, awesome environment and very friendly staff. I had the French Dip with a soda and Red Skin Dill Potato salad on the side. Not a bad meal for $12. Prices are comparable to the chain establishments in the area.