The Nosh Pit — Restaurant in Florida

Ugh. Both of us ill by the time we got home.

Vegetarian + deli usually not a great mix, but a friend recommended the build - a-sandwich so we went. Should have stuck with the suggestion, but instead we ordered tofu Reubens. Tofu can be anywhere from delicious to disgusting - sadly, this was the latter. Not flavoured, barely cooked. Sandwich was a mushy, slimy mess. Too much cheese, too much kraut, too much dressing topping a thick slab of pudding-like tofu, calling itself a sandwich because it was wedged between two slices of toasted rye. Inedible, even after we tried picking off the tofu. Sides were barely better - house chips were crispy but needed seasoning, salad was just... meh. Best thing on both platters (best as in most edible) were the pickle spears. So lunch was $30 worth of pickle spears. Service counter staff was not particularly friendly or inviting. We wanted to share some takeout as well as order lunch in, and that just flummoxed her. She kept repeating that the sides were pre-portioned. Okay. How about selling us a pre-portioned side? Isn't that what a deli does? Whatever. We gave up. (Not the only place in town for lox, and we can get it without the eye rolling .) Floor staff was super friendly to the customers they already knew... everyone else, not so much . Restroom was cleanish, but you pass by an open prep area to get there. I don't know - maybe they were busy- but it looked like half the prep had landed on the floor. Strong odour of bleach and old, dirty mop. Other customers were mostly middle aged, affected, white guys... aka Kens. Adverts try to capitalise on locals ('the burg' , indeed), but this is not our vibe. No...

So super bummed !! We LOVE this place, The FOOD is just like up North! ! Being in this business I am a person who doesn’t order “ pick up” orders much. They take a back seat and are usually incorrect.. I THOUGHT I belonged to the VIP Nosh Pit email list that gives you deals etc. I was incorrect. Long story short I thought I’ll sit out front and order through the online acct WITH NoshPit. That I THOUGHT I belonged to. This all started because I got an email from them wishing me a Happy Birthday! Impossible to order from my phone to the restaurant I’m sitting out front of. I go inside and the super awesome little blonde that usually tends us wasn’t there. But the tall, slender, woman 60’s was confused as I was about the email really NOT COMING FROM THEM she said. It went from bad to worse quick! UNFORTUNATELY instead of bringing TWO Rachel’s home to my waiting 82 year old Father. That manager ( line cook usually) AND cashier ( not so pleasant) allowed me to leave without the sandwiches we have been craving for weeks. And would not stop and let me explain that there should be no email with “The Nosh Pit “heading yet from a third party??? Such a shame. I’ve been in this business over 30 years and NEVER had anyone let me walk out confused, and no food??? Owner was at Pilates so it was “ Don’t let the door hit u on your way out”! Such...

Very rarely do we ever post reviews while still in the establishment. We normally like to wait and let the experience settle in, and not make rash knee jerk comments.

However, when the experience is so overwhelming good, sometimes you have to get it done before you forget the details.

This is by far the absolute best Jewish Style Deli experience we have EVER had!!!!

Perfectly prepared pastrami and a Knish for me. She had a Gouda & Caramelized onion on Challah grilled cheese (supposed to also have brisket, but she opted out on the meat today) and they had no issue with the sub out.

We shared a plate of Latkes that can only be described as a near religious experience i.e. "Oh God that's * yummy". sorry, we're weird like that.

While this is about a 45 mile trip.for us from across Tampa Bay, it is a trip we will gladly make anytime the Deli urge hits.

Simply awesome!!!

Back again for more...

The Berry & Brie thing is ridiculously good! The Park Street Pile Up in a monster of a sammich, that is reminiscent of a Primanti Brothers sammich from Pittsburgh. The Knish is always perfect. Latkes too. Brought friends this time, and they were very pleased, especially with the Matzah Soup (she makes her own and was very...