The Bread Basket Deli — Restaurant in Tampa

Pricing Good: Yes

Willing to accommodate Modifications: Yes

Healthy options: Yes

Gluten FREE options: Yes

Vegetable options: Yes

5 out of 5

The day we decided to eat here, we were trying to find a place to kill time and get our mid day meal out of the way as well. I normally do not eat at small mom and pop kitchens, due to the fact that most do not accommodate gluten free, lactose, free, vegan and other special dietary options. When I entered, I pondered what I would eat and to my left there was a special board posted with the days specials.

I ordered the Hawaiian burger with a side salad. Our food took no time to get to the table and first thing I did was inspect it.

Most food borne illnesses start at the beginning of the meal, so I checked the temperature and the dish it arrived on. The dish was clean. The burger was at an appropriate temperature, reaching 156 degrees F and the salad held a temperature of 36 degrees F.

I asked if the kitchen was willing to accommodate my request by adding extra blue cheese and avocado to the salad. They did. The blue cheese was made in house and had large clumps.of cheese inside the dressing. It tasted amazing. Although I received guacamole and not avocado, I was happy it came on my salad. Most people mistake the two anyway.

The Hawaiian style burger was absolutely phenomenal. The meat pattt medium well, asin asked, and it covered the bun. I knew the bun was not gluten free, so I did no t other to inquire. The burger was laced with teriyaki sauce and pineapple, it also had fresh mixed greens on it. It was quite a delight.

My fiance had a half Ruben sandwich and soup special. His sandwhich was crisp to touch on the outside and juicy on the inside. His soup was nice and hot.

We both ordered le.on waters, in which we were told to get from a machine. This was nice because we could refill them anytime we wanted. We were not charged for the cups. There was no server, but when you walk in you order from the counter and the cook brings the food out to you. This is always nice.

Little place, great people, clean, great food, and friendly.

I can honestly say, that this was a very pleasant experience. We were able to kill some time...

Flew in from Fort Worth, Texas for a graduation. It was just a very random act that we decided to eat here. But man what a meal!!! Found out it was the one of the owners (wife) that took my order. She was amazingly polite and helpful to my entire family. Jokes were great. When she stepped a at to get some milk I asked a worker if that was the owner. The worker said yes and that the husband was the cook in the back. I asked the worker how she was treated and the work said the owners was great and she "love her, love working here." The food was great, hot, and so fresh. The service was so nice. It was professional and home feeling at the same time. The atmosphere was so relaxed and not rushed. It looks a little "hole in the wall" on the outside but is well worth the meal on the inside. Very clean. The owner went and hand picked up trash (very small) off the floor as she walked around. We are definitely gonna try and hit this place again before we...

The staff and environment is welcoming but the food is not what I expected. You can definitely tell they use frozen products (meats and some produce) the breakfast is just not all that to me. I ordered eggs, grits, turkey sausage and toast. The turkey sausage was of course frozen previously, it had an old freezer burn taste. The grits were ok. I've tried their Cuban sandwich for lunch and was more impressed with the fries than the cuban itself. It lacked flavor and quality meat. They put very little meat to begin with and Publix's Boars Head meats make a better sandwich than the ones they use. I also tried the burger which wasn't too bad. Just seemed like they use frozen or pre made patties. Ordered onion rings but they were cooked so burnt that I didn't bother trying. Overall, seems like a nice place but not happy with the quality in food for the meals I've...