Eddie Harris
Apologies for being late with this review; some months ago, while visiting Cleveland, I would regularly stop by Al’s Deli for a breakfast sandwich during my walk to work. Excellent food, prompt service…what more can you ask for? Well done Al’s.
… moresumoe
I recently stopped by for a quick lunch and decided to try their burgers, having heard they were pretty good. The deli itself has a nice, classic vibe, but the staff were not very helpful. The selection of sandwiches and other deli items looked promising, and the place was clean.
However, the burgers were where things went a bit sideways. I ordered a supreme chicken sandwich ($11.00) w/fries ($3.00) and a Al’s burger ($11.50) cheese ($.70) and fries ($3.00), and while they were undeniably tasty – juicy, fresh toppings, and a decent bun – the price felt exorbitant. I was shocked when the total came to $29.20. For two basic burgers? That’s pushing restaurant prices, not deli prices.
The burgers were good, I won’t deny that. But at that price point, I expected something truly exceptional, something that would justify the cost. They were good, not “wow.”
Essentially, I felt like I paid a premium for a standard deli burger. If the prices were more in line with what I’d expect from a deli, I’d happily give them a solid 5 stars. The quality was there, but the value wasn’t.
Pros:
* Tasty burgers with fresh ingredients.
* Clean and classic deli atmosphere.
Cons:
* Overpriced burgers.
* Value for money is questionable.
If you’re willing to splurge on a decent burger, Al’s Deli might be worth a try. But if you’re on a budget, you might want to consider finding a more reasonably priced burger elsewhere.
… moreJason Tipton
We ate here before the Browns game on Sunday. Staff was friendly, service was fast, and the seating area had plenty of seats available. No alcoholic beverages though if you’re looking for that. They did an adjusted smaller menu to probably help move the crowd through quicker. I got a gyro and it was good. Good sized too. It came with a bag of chips for $12. A bit pricey, but not too bad for the downtown area. Not sure where you’d normally park since we parked a ways away to avoid the traffic on the way out. I’d definitely eat there again.
… moreJ D
Grabbed the breakfast pita, a little dry needing some sauce, but hearty. The self serve coffee station had a pitcher serving luke warm coffee, but overall I would go back.
… moreChristina Danley
Wonderful place for breakfast. We stayed at an AirBnB in the same building and found this to be the best local place to get a really great standard breakfast. Huge portions and cheap prices. This platter was only $8. It fed myself, husband and toddler. The potatoes were grilled with onions and the eggs nice and fluffy. The sausage has almost a maple syrup taste to it that was really nice. We ended up eating there twice this week it was so good. The workers were so friendly and I loved how they treated my little one so kindly. Great mini diner.
… moreChristopher King
Great service – was amazingly fast. Food is good, I think I need to try some more before upping the eating. Fries are great. Tuna melt was ok. I’ll try this place again
… moreStephanie Evans
Nothing special breakfast. Not bad but also you order then sit, pick it up when cooked, and also clean up yourself. Also menu seems less deli and more Mediterranean. I don’t dislike Mediterranean but prefer a deli just be a deli. Reasonably priced but not sure if visit again.
… moreSharon B
Tasty food, relatively fast service. Higher price compared to chain sandwich places but quality seemed much better. Also nice attention to dietary restrictions. My son liked his turkey sandwich and I enjoyed my roasted veggie plate with tofu.
… moreAn Pham
The place is great. The service is fast and reliable, and the location is really convenient if you live downtown. They’ve got some really delicious breakfast food, and I would 100% visit again.
… moreJoyce Harris
Stopped here for breakfast
Clean, bright, inviting. Good food, good coffee. We like finding locally owned places when we travel. This was a win.
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