The Yellow Deli

Ithaca, NY · Restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Ithaca
#114
of 251 restaurants
City Percentile
43%
rating percentile
Address
The Yellow Deli, 143 E State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone
(607) 236-3772
Website
www.yellowdeli.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM Sun

The Yellow Deli is a restaurant located in Ithaca, NY. It is one of 251 restaurants listed in Ithaca. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Ithaca city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Yellow Deli

The Yellow Deli serves hot, steamed sandwiches on our own fresh baked bread! We also serve fresh salads, handmade soups, and our own desserts. We warmly invite you to what customers say is the best kept secret in town. We look forward to serving you!

Hours

SaturdayClosed

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Galyna Shulimova · Dec 2025

It was just one option for Thanksgiving dinner, but I was pleasantly surprised by the cozy atmosphere - we sat next to a real wood fireplace. The staff were very helpful and nice, and the food was fresh and delicious. The prices were also very reasonable. I definitely recommend it.

★★★★★ 5.0 Алексей Шевченко · Sep 2025

Amazing place! Good prices, especially for sandwiches. The food was excellent, I had a Deli Rose sandwich (it's pretty big, definitely bigger than burgers in fast food for the same price) served with chips and pickle and lemon lime cooler, and all was great. The staff is very polite and friendly, they like to talk to you about different things while you waiting for your order. Maybe wait-time was a little bit long, but I think it was because there were many people at lunch. But again, it was worth it, and I was satisfied with my lunch

★★★★★ 5.0 Marcia Perry · Mar 2026

I always only dined at Moosewood when visiting Ithaca. My dogs 🐕 vet suggested I try The Yellow Deli. I was so surprised with the warm greeting upon entering. The menu is extensive to accommodate all dining needs. I received outstanding service and food suggestions. The food is delicious, well prepared and nicely presented. The amount of food is huge. Bring a large appetite or you will be leaving with a big take home 🏡 bag like me. I WILL be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Ritter · Dec 2025

This place is awesome, first time I've been able to have real maté in a looong time and it did not dissapoint! The soup and bread were fantastic, the staff was friendly, the decor and vibes are amazing, and the desserts were delicious!

★★★★★ 5.0 Priya Sarma · Jun 2025

I got the papaya juice (5/10), kids waffle (10/10) and the spinwich breakfast sandwich on a heritage roll (6/10). But the veggie burger i got last time was a 9/10 and so was the honey bun. The inside is amazing. My male server last time was a bit creepy, so it took me awhile to go back. But he wasn’t there this time.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantDeli

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