101 Deli
“I have gotten the chicken parm hero, the Thursday special (hot roast beef mozz cheese and gravy), and a chicken cutlet hero and they are all so delicious.”
“My pick is to try the hot roast beef with American cheese, gravy, salt and pepper.”
“While all of this is getting done you can go pick your own pickle from one of their pickle barrels, they usually have sour and garlic to chose from…yum city!”
101 Deli
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
5 reviews
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Some work colleagues told me to check out 101 Deli because it's "just like a Midtown Manhattan deli". Yes, it was surprisingly reminicent of a Midtown deli. They had a good assortment of prepared foods, including some healthy options, and I loved that they had a huge serve-yourself pickle barrel. The bagels looked incredibly fluffy and fresh so I'll have to grab one next time.
The bread here is delicious and makes for amazing sandwiches!
For 10 blocks in either direction there isn't much near 101. In the 90's there are some places- Uma, Rockaway Taco, Sayra's. But these places aren't always open for lunch. 101 is, and I'm thankful. The staff is super nice, as well as the owner manager guy. In the morning there is a big rush from the scholar school kids but this is just for 30minutes. They have a great selection of sandwiches. My personal favorite is the chicken chipotle, the salsa is fresh and they put avocados on it!! The breakfast is also good, very basic egg on a roll stuff, but really good. As long as I'm working in Rockaway I'll be frequenting 101.
I'm surprised to see all of these negative reviews. Being a native of the Rockaways, I've been coming to this deli for years, the staff is always very accommodating, yes sometimes they get extremely busy but that is the nature of the beast.
Their sandwiches are amongst the best I've had anywhere, the bread is baked fresh on the premises and they only use Boar's head. Their sandwiches are huge and can honestly be split between 2 people, and the shop is also extremely clean.
When you walk in, you walk straight up to the counter and place your order. They write it down right in front of you, repeat the order and ask you if your order is complete. If so, they pass on the order to the guys on the side to prepare the sandwich, you can actually watch ur sandwich get made. While all of this is getting done you can go pick your own pickle from one of their pickle barrels, they usually have sour and garlic to chose from…yum city! Those pickles are crack!
If you're ever in the area and craving a sandwich give them a try.
You'd have to work hard not to like this place. When I arrived, I walked up to the counter and explained that I'd never been in before. I didn't know how their system worked. "You have a treat in store for you!" — that was Denise, who introduced herself and asked my name. I wanted a sandwich and saw that there was a Cuban sandwich special. I ordered the Cuban and paid for it. Then it turned out that my Dad wanted me to bring back some bread. Could I order some? No problem! How much do I owe you? "Welcome to the 101Deli"!
The sandwich was carefully prepared and beautifully wrapped. It was large and it was perfect! At $8, it was fairly priced. I've had Cuban sandwiches before, and this one did not break new ground. I'd give it a 4. But the wonderful greeting and service leads me to add one star. I'm happy to recommend the 101 Deli and I hope to be back before long.