The Original John's Deli

John's Deli is one of those classic old-school Italian delis that reminds you why Brooklyn is known for its food. The heroes are still made the right way here, stacked high with quality ingredients and generous portions that actually live up to the hype.<br><br>My go-to order is the Butch Coolidge, and it never disappoints. Every bite is packed with flavor, and you can tell they haven't cut corners on what made this place a neighborhood favorite for so many years.<br><br>There's something special about walking into a traditional deli that stays true to its roots, and John's Deli does exactly that. Great sandwiches, great portions, and that authentic Brooklyn deli experience that's becoming harder and harder to find.<br><br>I also love supporting local Brooklyn businesses whenever I can. Keeping my dollars in neighborhood establishments like John's Deli helps support the small businesses that give Brooklyn its character and sense of community.<br><br>If you're looking for a true Brooklyn hero, John's Deli delivers every time. Definitely one of my favorite sandwich spots in the borough.

I was craving an old school deli sandwich cause you know nowadays the delis skimp on the meat. I ordered a pastrami on a roll. I knew it would be expensive but I was willing to pay for what I wanted. I paid $13 for a pastrami on a roll and they still skimped on the meat LOL. Very disappointing to not get what you pay for. Staff were nice and the seasonings were good. It’s the Original John’s Deli I guess I just expected better.

Okay all I have to say is roast beef with extra mozzarella and extra gravy. The eggplant Parmesan is good too but the roast beef for mozzarella is to die for even though ownership change the years ago it used to be owned by Italians now I believe it's a Greek family that owns it but the food is still the same service is good. They still have the same recipe for the roast beef and the gravy sauce... If you like roast beef you have to try this place.

pretty alright to be honest. gravy left me wanting, didnt taste like the original juice from whatever the roast beef was cooked in and was too thick to lend any moisture to an already not juicy or moist roast beef. was good just wasn’t great. eggplant parm was good too

The Italian deli is located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn since 1968. They prepare a wide variety of hot and cold heroes/sandwiches with different names. Breakfast sandwiches and platters are also available. Customers can make their own hero by selecting from many different combinations. I ordered the Tommy Devito named for the football quarterback. It was a chicken cutlet with spinach/broccoli on a long hero bread. The meatballs and riceballs were also very good. I had the rice ball with a pistachio nut filling which was very good and different. Friendly and quick service. Food was packaged well for pickup by customers.

It was close to lunchtime when I was passing by & there were some open parking spots on the ave so I decided to stop in for some takeout. I got a ham & cheese rice ball from their signature sides & a roast beef hero with mozzarella, onions & gravy which they’re know for. Which came to a little over $25. I then noticed a sign for desserts & I couldn’t pass trying a red velvet gelato truffle which ended up being a little less than $8 (I didn’t ask the price). The rice ball was tasty & the roast beef was pretty good & very filling. Later in the day I had the gelato truffle which was ok. If you’re in the area & in want something simple for lunch you should give it a try.

Took an awesome tour of Brooklyn and Johns was one of the spots on our list. Thank god that even after 4 other stops we still made it here. Got the roast beef sandwich with onions and fresh mozzarella since we're taking it to go got the gravy in the side. What a ridiculous sandwich great ingredients put together in a perfect way. That gravy though........magical. I used a lot on the sandwich but want to put it on everything else I eat it's beyond incredible. Ari is a super friendly dude as well unbelievably welcoming and made sure we were good the whole time. Supporting great food and great people at the same time is always great. If you're in Brooklyn put it on the short list. Excited to try more of the stuff on the menu.

High quality sandwiches and fast service at this famous Brooklyn oldtimer! They can make literally anything you wish.<br>Brooklyn bread is very tasty, especially when you ask for a toasted version.<br>Parking hard to find.<br>Bring your Brooklyn attitude! Foggetaboutit!

This is some good food. The roast beef is tender, and the gravy is not too salty, but still has flavor. Make sure you get a medium cup of gravy because the small cup is like a shot glass sized cup. Great spot to try once in awhile. It’ll really fill up your belly. I suggest the 9” heroes to really hit the spot.

Great sandwhich spot. They offer so many different options all named after a movie character which I liked. It has seating inside and outside which is a big plus. It also has some parking right next to it. I had the roast beef with mozzarella on the 9 inch sub and it was very filling. Very flavorful sandwhich with a good amount of gravy. You can request more but I didn't feel like I needed it. Good amount of beef and you can request as many caramelized onions as you want. I could have used a little more mozzarella but it was still a great sandwhich. I will be returning to try other sandwhiches. Service was quick and friendly.

In a word amazing! !! If you haven't experienced a roast beef sandwich with caramelized onions & gravy on a toasted hero, you're life has yet to begin. I've yet to eat something here I didn't enjoy. If you don't know what subway means you’re not from the neighborhood, Come early avoid the lines .

So, lemme tell ya somethin' about the roast beef sandwich at John’s Deli in Brooklyn. This ain't just any sandwich, capisce? This is a freakin' masterpiece, alright? I ain't kiddin'. You bite into this thing, you know they ain't skimpin' on the beef. The meat's piled high, juicy, and tender, like it just got outta bed. They slice it thin, just like Ma used to, so it melts in your mouth, y'know? And the gravy? Oh, forget about it. It's like liquid gold, seasoned to perfection, like it was blessed by a freakin' saint.<br><br>And don't even get me started on the bread. You need that crusty, fresh hero roll that’s got that perfect chew. It soaks up all that gravy, but it don’t get all soggy like some weak bread from a chain joint. Nah, this bread holds its own, like a real Brooklyn guy. And the kicker? They throw some mozzarella on there, melted just right, gives it that creamy, salty kick. You take a bite, you feel like you’re in freakin' heaven or somethin'.<br><br>If you ain't been to John’s Deli for their roast beef, you're disrespectin' yourself. Seriously, do yourself a favor, head over there, and get the best freakin' sandwich in Brooklyn. It's a freakin' experience, alright? Even Tony would put his diet on hold for this one.<br><br>So, whaddya waitin' for? Go get yourself a sandwich.

This is an old school deli in Brooklyn. I got the roast beef with brown gravy on a pretzel roll. It was good but next time I am going to get a regular roll. I think that would be better. The service quick with no line. The price was okay. The restaurant had an old school feel to it. I love old school delis that have been in the neighborhood for years.

Consistent quality, very satisfying sandwiches. Highly recommend the Honey Bunny sandwich; honey turkey mozzarella sweet peppers and fresh tomatoes on a roll and the fried ravioli for about $9 each. 02/2024<br><br>The food was good, the service was friendly. Cash and credit are both accepted, but cash is cheaper. There is an additional 3% charge to credit card payments. The sandwiches are on the expensive side, where a roll costs between $9-10 for just meat cheese and bread. However, the flavors are good, and they make a quality sandwich. I ordered the Rocky Balboa, chicken parm with mozzarella, and the Apllo Creed, chicken cutlet with mozzarella and vodka sauce. Their is a small parking lot on the side of the building for parking and metered street parking available in front. 12/2023

John’s Deli is a Brooklyn institution and provides so much history, it was a pleasure to dine here and try the Roast Beef Sandwich. The most surprising thing was that, despite its size and huge slices of beef, it was very light and was complimented very well by the onions and gravy. The beef was soft and easy to eat.<br><br>This place gets a 5 star from me for the overall story!