Wyckoff Deli — Restaurant in New York

Mansplaining Specials with a Side of Judgment

Oh boy, where do I even begin with this local deli near my subway stop? If you're in the mood for a side of mansplaining while making your purchases, then this place is the ultimate destination. Brace yourself ladies!

So, picture this: I stroll into the deli, and seven months pregnant, minding my own business, when suddenly, the man behind the counter decides to play the role of pregnancy police. As I'm paying for my oat milk smoothie, he looks at my obviously pregnant belly and asks, "Are you pregnant?" Brilliant observation, Sherlock!

Now, I don't know about you, but I believe that my pregnancy journey is none of his business. But Mr. Deli Expert had other plans. He proceeds to inform me, without any invitation, that I shouldn't be drinking protein because it's supposedly bad for the baby. Well, thank you for your unsolicited medical advice, Mr. Deli Know-It-All!

Being the well-informed mama that I am, I politely informed him that the protein in my smoothie is perfectly safe and that I've been given the green light by my doctor. But guess what? He pulls out the infamous "my cousin is a doctor" card. Oh, how impressive! Sorry, Mr. Deli Doctor, but I think I'll stick with the advice of my actual healthcare professional.

The audacity of this 20 or 30-something-year-old man, judging my pregnancy “you should be more careful with your baby” and accusing me of not taking care of my baby. Newsflash, buddy: I don't need your condescending remarks while I'm just trying to enjoy a post-workout treat. Keep your judgmental attitude to yourself!

Now, not that I need to justify my choices, but let's get some facts straight. Whey protein is perfectly safe for pregnancy, especially in the small amounts consumed in a very occasional smoothie. Proteins are essential for growing a baby, and a lot of women find a protein shakes can helps fight pregnancy, nausea.

What irks me the most is that if I had walked in and purchased a bag of Reese's, gummy candies, and a soda, Mr. Deli Doctor wouldn't have batted an eye. But oh no, pregnant lady trying to enjoy a smoothie at the end of a hot day after a workout. That's apparently worthy of scrutiny.

To sum it up, this encounter was one of the rudest experiences I've had with a random man while being pregnant. Having a stranger ask about my body and accuse me of neglecting my baby's well-being was beyond uncalled for. So, here's a review to ensure that Mr. Deli Doctor hopefully learns from this experience and doesn't get away with treating customers, especially women, like this.

As for me, I'll be taking my business elsewhere, far away from the land of unsolicited advice and judgmental glares. Goodbye, Mr. Deli Doctor, and good riddance!

Sincerely, A...

I'm not one to write reviews but I've been living in this neighborhood for almost a year and as a frequent night customer, I recently stopped coming here. Why? Well first off when I first started coming here, there was a different guy behind the grill and the register (I believe they've been working there long before I moved here). Both were completely chill and I had no problem with anything. About a couple of months ago, they changed the grill person and the dude behind the register, again there was no problem. They changed the guy behind the register again, and this is where I started noticing something different. With the past two guys behind the register, I had no problem with the prices. Mind you, I'm talking only about the night shift guy, I don't know if this applies to the day shift one. 95% of the time I buy something here, I always use my card and I do notice what's being charged. I understand that when you use your card, you're going to be taxed because they have to pay for the machine that we use to use our card to purchase something. I have never been taxed when using cash and it only comes out to the total of whatever said price is for the item(s)... but with the new guy, I see he makes mistakes when charging. If you guys want to buy an Arizona for more than a dollar and only carry cash, here's your stop! The past two guys behind the register has never charged tax when paying with cash, but apparently now they do. I think this is the only deli that does so because no other one in the area does this. Stay away if you carry a limited amount of cash because they will charge you more. Pay attention to the screen when they scan an item and tell you the final price because they...

This deli impresses with its spacious layout, excellent illumination, and well-organized shelves that allow comfortable browsing. However, a significant drawback is the lack of displayed prices for most items, creating an uneasy feeling for customers. Without clear pricing, one must rely on staff loyalty during checkout, which can be unsettling. Personally, I prefer making informed decisions and comparing prices before committing to a purchase.

Adding transparent pricing would greatly enhance the overall...