Carl's Deli - Cincinnati

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.

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:The Reuben’s #3 #8), The Country Club #23), and The Hot Heidi #20). He also named The Crab and Artichoke #6) one of his favorites. That’s what I ordered because I love crab, I love artichoke, and I love croissants but sadly I didn’t ‘love’ this sandwich…it’s probably just me but the texture sort of put me off to it which was a bummer. I got a few bites in and had to stop. I don’t fault them though, I would just give a heads up to you that it is imitation crab and a pretty slimy sandwich. My husband got the #18 and it was delicious!! We also got a side of their ranch pasta salad, it was okay but I wouldn’t get it again. They have great pickles! Crunchy and delicious! Overall, I’d definitely recommend giving this place a try. We’ll be back to try some more of their sandwiches! A true deli with a massive array of options, I’d be surprised if they didn’t have something everyone loved. Great staff. The menu was a bit overwhelming at first but when I told them it was our first time they were more than helpful and made some great suggestions. They have a fridge with a decent selection of beverages, alcoholic included. They also have ice cream!

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.

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.I was also delighted to find slices of cheesecake from the local Gary's Cheesecake. We love Gary's Cheesecake and had him make a cake for our wedding. To discover slices of his cake here literally made a tear form in my eye.The staff are also super friendly, answered every question we had, and gave wonderful suggestions on what we should try.

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.