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Address: 332 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-9625
Website: https://www.partonsdeli.com/
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Ameer Robinson
Parton’s Deli – Gatlinburg, TN
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
“Closed on weekends. Open in your memories forever.”
When I travel, I stick to two sacred rituals:
1. Find the best local coffee shop.
2. Find a sub spot that doesn’t cut corners—or lettuce.
So when I saw Parton’s Deli on Google Maps, the photos practically reached out and slapped a sandwich in my hand. The place had that we’ve-been-doing-this-since-before-you-were-born look. And guess what? They have—since 1974. That’s over 50 years of subs, steamers, and stories.
But heads up: Parton’s doesn’t follow your schedule—you follow theirs.
They’re open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM, and closed on weekends and holidays. Translation: if you show up Saturday afternoon, the only thing getting fed is your regret.
I went during Fourth of July weekend, which, as I quickly learned, is peak Gatlinburg gridlock. Parking was… let’s just say creative. I circled more than a hawk over a picnic, but I found a spot. And it was absolutely worth the hunt.
Alyssa: The One-Woman Show
Inside, it’s a cozy, old-school deli with Pepsi memorabilia lining the walls. Clearly, this is not a Coke-friendly zone.
At the helm? Alyssa. She’s the cashier, cook, storyteller, and vibe curator. And she’s doing it all solo, even on the busiest weekend of the year. Instead of stress, she brought kindness, humor, and great conversation. We chatted about our kids (hers are 6 and 9, mine 10 and 7), Gatlinburg’s busy season, and how she beat social anxiety by working here: “You don’t get a choice when you’re the only one making the sandwiches.” Love that.
She also filled me in on the legendary BMW parked out front. I’d seen it on TikTok—millions have—and it turns out it belongs to David, one of the original Parton brothers. He’s lived upstairs since the ’80s, beat cancer twice, and became a local icon after someone made a Facebook page for his car. He still pops in to say hi from time to time.
Sandwiches That Speak for Themselves
I ordered:
The Italian (cold)
The Reuben (steamed)
Alyssa broke down the menu: top half = steamed, bottom half = cold, and every sub you see was voted in by customer demand over the years. These aren’t gimmicky or overloaded—they’re just right.
The Reuben was hot, melty perfection. The steam blends the meat, cheese, and dressing into a single delicious mouthful. The Italian brought that classic sub shop energy: fresh, salty, and balanced.
They were out of deviled eggs, or as Alyssa calls them, “angel eggs”—because “they’re too good to be deviled.” I was crushed. I’d seen them in reviews and photos. But hey, now I have an excuse to come back.
Pro Tips:
Don’t go on a weekend. Just… don’t.
Arrive early if it’s a busy week—parking’s a beast.
Talk to Alyssa—you’ll walk out full of food and stories.
Order the Reuben. That’s the one.
If angel eggs are available, act fast. Or don’t. I’ll take yours.
… more⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
“Closed on weekends. Open in your memories forever.”
When I travel, I stick to two sacred rituals:
1. Find the best local coffee shop.
2. Find a sub spot that doesn’t cut corners—or lettuce.
So when I saw Parton’s Deli on Google Maps, the photos practically reached out and slapped a sandwich in my hand. The place had that we’ve-been-doing-this-since-before-you-were-born look. And guess what? They have—since 1974. That’s over 50 years of subs, steamers, and stories.
But heads up: Parton’s doesn’t follow your schedule—you follow theirs.
They’re open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM, and closed on weekends and holidays. Translation: if you show up Saturday afternoon, the only thing getting fed is your regret.
I went during Fourth of July weekend, which, as I quickly learned, is peak Gatlinburg gridlock. Parking was… let’s just say creative. I circled more than a hawk over a picnic, but I found a spot. And it was absolutely worth the hunt.
Alyssa: The One-Woman Show
Inside, it’s a cozy, old-school deli with Pepsi memorabilia lining the walls. Clearly, this is not a Coke-friendly zone.
At the helm? Alyssa. She’s the cashier, cook, storyteller, and vibe curator. And she’s doing it all solo, even on the busiest weekend of the year. Instead of stress, she brought kindness, humor, and great conversation. We chatted about our kids (hers are 6 and 9, mine 10 and 7), Gatlinburg’s busy season, and how she beat social anxiety by working here: “You don’t get a choice when you’re the only one making the sandwiches.” Love that.
She also filled me in on the legendary BMW parked out front. I’d seen it on TikTok—millions have—and it turns out it belongs to David, one of the original Parton brothers. He’s lived upstairs since the ’80s, beat cancer twice, and became a local icon after someone made a Facebook page for his car. He still pops in to say hi from time to time.
Sandwiches That Speak for Themselves
I ordered:
The Italian (cold)
The Reuben (steamed)
Alyssa broke down the menu: top half = steamed, bottom half = cold, and every sub you see was voted in by customer demand over the years. These aren’t gimmicky or overloaded—they’re just right.
The Reuben was hot, melty perfection. The steam blends the meat, cheese, and dressing into a single delicious mouthful. The Italian brought that classic sub shop energy: fresh, salty, and balanced.
They were out of deviled eggs, or as Alyssa calls them, “angel eggs”—because “they’re too good to be deviled.” I was crushed. I’d seen them in reviews and photos. But hey, now I have an excuse to come back.
Pro Tips:
Don’t go on a weekend. Just… don’t.
Arrive early if it’s a busy week—parking’s a beast.
Talk to Alyssa—you’ll walk out full of food and stories.
Order the Reuben. That’s the one.
If angel eggs are available, act fast. Or don’t. I’ll take yours.
Dorothy Cross
Love Parton’s Deli. Use to patronize this place when Dennis ran it. Now there is someone new in there and still just as amazing. The girl that runs the place does an excellent job. Super friendly. She is so nice. We will be back again and again. The steamed sandwiches are beyond delicious ❤️
… moreAndrea N
I have seen the infamous black BMW parked here for YEARS and finally heard of Parton’s Deli a few years ago online and knew I had to eat here. It took quite a few trips before our schedule coincided with their operating hours but we finally made it and we were not disappointed! We only wish we had discovered them decades ago so we could have been enjoying their delicious sandwiches all these years. It’s a great little old school deli that made us feel like we had stepped back in time. Best sandwich ever.
… moreClay Elliott
This was a great find on Google! The food was excellent and the only worker in there was making sandwiches and taking orders so there was a bit of a wait, but for only worker it wasn’t bad. The food is a little pricey but worth for all fresh ingredients sliced every day. My got a Reuben and said it was fantastic and I got a turkey sandwich and it was delicious as well. Definitely a nice little sandwich shop to swing in and grab a nice deli style sandwich!
… moreElizabeth Heaster
WOW! I truly do not even know where to start! This place is mouth-wateringly delicious. I love a good sandwich so I love to try new sandwich shops/delis (particularly family owned sandwich shops!) & I absolutely LOVE a good Reuben
Parton’s Deli Reuben is by far the BEST Reuben that I have ever eaten! And I’ve eaten a lot of them. As soon as you walk in, it is truly like you have stepped back in time, from the smells, the sounds, the food, the menu & Dennis (and his flip phone ). Everything about Parton’s Deli is OLD SCHOOL, the best. And let me remind you, this is a ONE MAN SHOW. The Reuben, the STEAMER (if you know, you KNOW) the chili dogs, the DEVILED EGGS, the LEMON pound cake, the bottled root beer, the chips, DENNIS, the atmosphere & everything else inbetween will blow you away. Do your self a favor & stop in this HIDDEN gem, I promise you, you will NOT regret it!
… moreParton’s Deli Reuben is by far the BEST Reuben that I have ever eaten! And I’ve eaten a lot of them. As soon as you walk in, it is truly like you have stepped back in time, from the smells, the sounds, the food, the menu & Dennis (and his flip phone ). Everything about Parton’s Deli is OLD SCHOOL, the best. And let me remind you, this is a ONE MAN SHOW. The Reuben, the STEAMER (if you know, you KNOW) the chili dogs, the DEVILED EGGS, the LEMON pound cake, the bottled root beer, the chips, DENNIS, the atmosphere & everything else inbetween will blow you away. Do your self a favor & stop in this HIDDEN gem, I promise you, you will NOT regret it!
Latisha Trask
Literally the best sub sandwich I’ve ever had! I didn’t catch the girls name, but she was super friendly! Will def come back!
… moreCurtis McGhee Jr.
My wife and I love the sandwiches here. We have purchased sandwiches from here twice. This is our favorite new place to get delicious sandwiches from when we are in Gatlinburg.
… moreTKO
Sandwich was actually really tasty. Simple sandwich. That steaming does wonders.
Might be the best potato salad I’ve ever had.
No bathroom that i could tell. Service could be friendlier.
… moreMight be the best potato salad I’ve ever had.
No bathroom that i could tell. Service could be friendlier.
Flamingo 3567
What a neat little find! We’ve been coming to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for nearly 20 years and have never been here. This building has been here & owned by the same family since 1946!!! The deli has been open for nearly 50 years. The lady behind the desk was very polite and so helpful. Asked if we were taking our subs for picnic and hooked us up – bagged up our sandwiches and chips and made sure we had extra napkins. The sandwiches were warmed; didn’t realize that they would be, but they were tasty!
All of the deviled eggs and potato salad are made in house. And the other couple in the store while we were there was raving over the chili dogs. Apparently Parton’s Deli chili dogs are pretty well-known and delicious!
Tip: if you park in the public lot on the other side of Hillbilly Golf, the deli will validate your 75 cent/1 hour parking fee.
… moreAll of the deviled eggs and potato salad are made in house. And the other couple in the store while we were there was raving over the chili dogs. Apparently Parton’s Deli chili dogs are pretty well-known and delicious!
Tip: if you park in the public lot on the other side of Hillbilly Golf, the deli will validate your 75 cent/1 hour parking fee.
Aman B
The first thing I said when I walked in. “This is the place.” Everything is fresh, made to order, reasonably priced, and not pretentious. I had the ham and cheese, Reuben and a hotdog. Everything was great and the owner is n absolute cultural gem of Americana. Please do stop and you will not be disappointed.
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