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About

Carl's Deli

Carl's Deli offers a quintessential local deli experience in Cincinnati's Hyde Park neighborhood. Known for their expertly crafted sandwiches and warm atmosphere, it's an ideal spot for couples seeking a casual yet memorable dining experience. The intimate setting and quality ingredients create perfect conditions for conversation.

Food quality
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9.20
Service
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8.80
Ambience
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7.90
Value for money
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9.10
Accessibility & Amenities
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8.50
8.82
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Our weighted 10-point scoring system for the best date night dining prioritizes culinary innovation, service excellence, and overall ambience.

We consider factors like ingredient quality, menu creativity, and dining experience sophistication. Our assessment combines expert critiques, diner feedback, and firsthand evaluations.
Scores above 9.00 denote the highest quality, signifying the best date night dining experiences.

Public Review Sentiment

483
Google reviews
Carl's Deli receives consistently high praise for their quality sandwiches, particularly the Reuben and chicken salad. Customers appreciate the generous portions and fresh ingredients. Service is noted as efficient though the space can get crowded during peak hours. Limited seating is mentioned as a minor drawback.
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Best Times to Visit

Carl's Deli

For the most intimate date experience, visit between 2-4 PM on weekdays when the lunch rush has passed. Early evenings around 6 PM offer a quieter atmosphere perfect for conversation and enjoying their signature sandwiches.
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Buzzing
Wednesdays 12 PM - 1 PM
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Relaxed
Mondays 6 PM - 7 PM
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Category
Casual Dining
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Cuisine
Deli
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Dishes
Club Sandwich
Reuben
Turkey Avocado
Egg Salad
BLT
Cold Noodle Dishes
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Price
US $10-20
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Features
Casual Dining
Local Brews
Hidden Gems
Lunch Specials
Takeout Available
Walk-Ins Welcome
Locally Owned
Fast Casual
Easy Parking
Historic Charm
Locally Sourced Ingredients
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Carl's Deli
Opening hours
Monday
10:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM
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8:00 PM

How to get there

By Car

Located in Hyde Park, Carl's Deli is easily accessible from Observatory Avenue. From downtown Cincinnati, take Columbia Parkway east, then turn left onto Delta Avenue which becomes Erie Avenue. Turn right onto Observatory Avenue and look for the deli on your right.

By Rideshare

Uber and Lyft services are readily available throughout Cincinnati. Set your destination to 2836 Observatory Ave for direct drop-off at the deli.

Location

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