Desert Deli — Restaurant in Lancaster

Here has been my experience with Desert Deli:

-I have ordered from here 5 times since 08/14/25 and always get the same order - a phantom Italian, dry, with only meat, cheese, and lettuce for toppings.

-3 out of the 5 orders were prepared incorrectly, adding condiments, and required remaking. This happens often enough on previous work trips to the area that I generally check the order before leaving and will just ask them to remake before leaving if an issue is found.

-Today, I got the same order and everything appeared ok and I left to go back to work, but after taking a few bites it became apparent that they had added some sort of condiment and after inspecting the bread, it looks as though they just tried to scrape it off instead of getting new bread, leaving behind a flavorful residue. I can understand being lazy and wanting to save costs but I don't need to appreciate it making my $20 sandwich taste bad.

It has gotten old having to ask them to regularly correct an order that is relatively simple. Throwing out half of a $20 sandwich is lame and the food isn't THAT much better here than at Jersey Mike's, I will be avoiding in the future unless I have time to wait for the order to made twice, not something for a quick lunch break pickup for sure.

Outside of the orders being made incorrectly 60% of the time, they also struggle with efficiently managing the pickup orders, requiring everyone to wait in line behind people placing orders instead of arranging a pickup area or 2nd line option to expedite...

Sandwich shop. Has gift items like specialty Dijon mustards and honey I believe. They are 1 of 2 locations locally that serve boars head meat, considered a luxury meat from Publix in Florida. The staff was young and mostly kind. The greeting could have been better and the young man didn't need to be cussing in front of customers but ill assume it was a one time honest mistake. They let me walk around taking photos and video without bothering me which was very kind. And allows me to leave a thorough review. They had a standard soda machin but instead of raspberry brisk they had plain brisk sweet tea and it was so delicious. They had a supplementary drink machine for other tea I believe and a drink fridge as well. Met one of the owners, he stopped to chit chat with me. I think he said he was in the military service which is commendable, thank you sir. Many little black metal tables to sit and eat at. It was clean inside, well kept. I got a Ruben sandwich with all the toppings. It comes with a wrapped spear pickle too. Overall it was a simple but enjoyable visit. We do reccomend you try it. In lancaster. Lots of parking in front of location. Close to the highway. Handicap accessible. Don't forget chips and a candy machine and high chair available for kids. You might pay around 15$ for most sandwiches. It's good quality and...

Desert deli is a veteran own business and I love supporting all of our veterans so I decided to stop and try this deli out and I was not disappointed. It’s a very friendly staff. I was greeted as soon as I came in. I ultimately decided to get the special of the day which was a meatball sandwich and it was phenomenal. The bread was crispy fluffy and the meatballs were a perfect ratio and a perfect mix with marinara sauce and cheese. I highly recommend their meatball sub. I promise you you will not be disappointed. Every day of the week there is a special on a certain sandwich so that any time you can’t decide what to get. Just stop in and get the sandwich of the day. They also serve boar heads meat and cheese, which is a very high-quality meat and cheese that takes all sandwiches on a different level. I highly recommend this place and I can’t wait to try all of the...