Back's Deli — Restaurant in Stockport

Back's Deli has always been my favorite sandwich shop, been going for well over 10 years and would always rave to my friends about it.

I haven't been for a while so I walked 2 miles in 30c heat just to get one of their sandwiches. I walk in and see the counter with all the lovely meats, cheeses, breads etc. I ask for my usual order only to be told they DON'T make sandwiches anymore! A sandwich shop that doesn't make sandwiches! I was told I would have to have their pre prepared sandwiches, I usually get the Pastrami and am lactose intolerant so I couldn't have the pre prepared pastrami sandwich they had already prepared.

I walked back in 30c heat empty handed and due to my allergies and back's stupid decision am unable to go again

Thoroughly...

Funny place. I love the range of produce available but ordering a sandwich is a confusing process. There's just too many options for my small mind to cope with and I end up going into buffet mode - just grabbing things that look good but don't necessarily work together! If I could suggest anything I would say, have a smaller menu of say 8 solid sandwiches, then if people want to customise they can. Other than that they have lovely staff and excellent...

Awful food. I ordered a jacket with tuna. tuna was fine but it was masking a jacket potato that was old, brown and reheated. I feel I should write a review because it is disgusting to sell old potatoes when they are so cheap and easy to throw away. I am writing this as I feel so ill as a result of eating this contaminated food. Delicatessens should only serve the best and freshest food if they want a good reputation which this one does...