Based on 425 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Takeout ✔️ No dine-in
Address:
2836 Observatory Ave # A, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 871-2275
Website: https://www.carlsdeli.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Mariah Joseph
First time, won’t be our last. The gentleman who rang up our order names the following numbers as the top 4 most popular in his opinion:
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Private Sender
Carl’s Deli is the way a “deli” is supposed to be! Tremendous selection of meats, salads, cheeses, toppings, and drinks. The service was perfect. Food was just as perfect.
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Kevin Kauffman
Fantastic staff, 10/10 ambiance and aesthetic, and delicious sandwiches. You can’t ask for more. This is a staple of Cincinnati and for very good reason.
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Ryan Feigenbaum
Here’s the TLDR: Come here to wait an hour for a mediocre sandwich.
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Ryan K
Good sandwiches, SLOW service. Routinely wait 20 minutes for a sandwich with maybe four people ahead of me. No hustle by the staff. The long wait makes it practically impossible to stop in to grab a sandwich for lunch. Not sure what happened because it never used to be this way. Live across the street and can honestly drive to Jersey Mikes and be back before I’d get my food at carls.
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H T
Stopped at this place with the family before visiting the zoo. We were disappointed there were no seats to eat at after traveling, but it’s a true deli and that is understandable. The food did not disappoint, everything was fresh and the staff was exceptionally friendly. We were not sure what we wanted and the staff was extremely accommodating and patient. We have already discussed going back to this place next time we are in Cincinnati. Can’t say enough good things about this place but be prepared for takeout only.
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Sarah Dorger
Best sandwiches around, with lots of other fun goodies. My only quibble is that even if you order something that is specifically described as “hot” on the menu, you do have to remind them to toast your sandwich, because if I order a hot sandwich from the menu and don’t specify to toast it, about 75% of the time it won’t get toasted (sad face). Still a 5-star establishment and my go-to for sandwiches.
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Lisa Davis
This place is awesome sandwiches are fantastic. Each one is made to order and you can add or subtract items without a fuss. During lunch there is a line that flows outside but once you taste the food and experience the service you will know why. It’s worth the wait and you will love this place.
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Ivan Chwalik
The most delicious place to get sandwiches and more!!! The Carl’s Country Club was the perfect amount of meat and cheese, it just hit the spot. That with some dill pickle chips and a side of potato salad made this the best lunch ever.
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Damon
The staff and ordering experience is wonderful! I am updating my review to remove a star, as the sandwich portions (or ratios?) have gotten noticeably smaller in the last year or so at Carl’s, and I no longer feel like most of the menu has a great value as it once did. Everything still tastes amazing with a great selection.
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