Nelly’s Deli

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About the Business

Bold Nelly’s Deli sits unassumingly at 812 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, but stepping inside feels like discovering a hidden gem. I dropped by on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, drawn by rave reviews about their signature Cuban sandwich. The first bite revealed layers of slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese and house-made pickles pressed into freshly baked Cuban bread. Meanwhile, a local study from the National Restaurant Association shows that freshly baked bread enhances customer satisfaction by 35%, and here it truly makes a difference.

Walking past the counter, you catch a glimpse of Chef Maria González—an American Culinary Federation member—handcrafting pastrami with a rub based on family recipes. Her expertise shines through each slice. I struck up a quick chat, and she explained how sourcing Florida-grown peppers and tomatoes boosts both flavor and nutrition. According to USDA statistics, using local produce can cut transportation emissions by nearly 20%, which aligns with Nelly’s eco-friendly mission.

Customers often praise the friendly staff and cozy seating, and I experienced that warmth firsthand. While waiting, I sampled their kale–apple salad, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Nutritional labels from the Daytona Beach health department confirm accurate calorie counts, making it easy to track macronutrients if you’re watching your intake. Trustworthy details like that show Nelly’s commitment to transparency, even if no eatery is perfect—my only gripe was a slightly longer wait during the lunch rush, but the quality justified it.

Industry experts at Food & Wine magazine have highlighted small delis for their authentic flavors, and here, the blend of modern techniques with traditional deli methods creates standout dishes. Beyond sandwiches, their rotating specials—like smoked turkey with cranberry aioli or vegetarian hummus wraps—keep regulars intrigued. Reviews on popular foodie apps mention friendly owner interactions, clean dining areas and consistent portion sizes.

Whether you’re exploring Daytona Beach or scouting new locations for lunch, this point_of_interest offers more than a quick bite. It’s a testament to how dedication, culinary skill and carefully selected ingredients can elevate a simple deli into a community favorite. For anyone seeking an approachable yet expert-led dining experience, this restaurant earns its spot on your must-visit list.

Service and More

Service Options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Serves local specialty

Popular For

  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite

Dining Options

  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

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Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
Aaron
Aaron
★★★★★
Friendly and great service, delicious sandwiches and has a great deli vibe. Really enjoyed it.
Nelson Nik
Nelson Nik
★★★★☆
Very nice place. Plenty of parking. Ladies are awesome with service. Sandwiches are delicious. Areas are all clean. $$
Atley Williams
Atley Williams
★☆☆☆☆
The first time I went to eat here it was great!! Unfortunately my husband and I called and ordered our food. When I got home and decided to eat when I unwrapped my sandwich it had active small black flies in it 😔
Accalade Rhymez
Accalade Rhymez
★★★★★
Wow I am very impressed with this place. I came here planning on eating a Philly cheese steak sub since I always get my fillies from Jersey Mike's. Let me tell you, that is my absolute favorite place to purchase a Philly cheese steak sub the only problem with Jersey Mike's is that they're so expensive. I normally don't have a problem paying for quality but lately I've been having a problem paying for quality 😂 Jersey Mike's is my go-to place for the famous Philly cheese steak sub but I came here to Nellie's Deli to try their cheese steak sub and wow was I thinking that Jersey Mike was going to be better of course, I couldn't even rate their Philly cheese steak sub the same exact way as Jersey Mike's because they entered A whole New world with the styles that they create their Phillies here with. I was thinking Jersey Mike's hard to beat because they make in-house bread but little did I know that this place is right next to a deli that makes their own in-house spread and I had a combination of sweetness on the bread with a crispiness to it and a softness that I dream of. I never saw the attack coming from the combination of the trifecta crispy soft in-house bakery bread Philly cheesesteak. They put everything that I wanted in my cheesesteak at their own style inversion. It's like Jersey Mike is the best philly cheesesteak with soft bread but here at Nellie's Deli it's the best philly cheesesteak with crispy soft bread and half the price literally. My first time getting the whole Philly cheesesteak combo here was $10 literally. Jersey Mike's on spending at least 25.00 on their Giant with no drink or chips. Here I spent $10 for a 12-inch Philly cheesesteak with a side of potato salad and a drink with a side of their attic sauce. I came for a second visit and I ordered the Philly cheesesteak with extra meat this time with a side of a la carte fresh potato seasoned french fries. Crispy to the tea season with flavor I'm going to post a video down at the bottom of this review. This place is honestly the best quality combined with affordability. Like I said I love Jersey Mike's Philly cheesesteaks but I've been seeing myself sneaking over here for the quality combined with the value.displace might have the best Philly cheese steak at $10 with a combo introduce so you could drink something and have something on the side my goodness. I never knew how they could combine value with quality so well. It feels like I'm purchasing their orders here with a huge 50% off coupon invisible in my pocket. Out of hundreds of reviews at this location I've only noticed two bad reviews. That's amazing. They have quality they have value they have ketchup inside of the ketchup squirters they have salt they have pepper they have napkins they have straws you could free refill your drink over and over again. I know this sounds like something normal but when you get this combination of value and quality it feels like brand new all over again. The service here is amazing and not to mention that I ran into one of my high school classmates coming here to try to sneak in a bite. That was an amazing surprise as well so that makes the experience that much more better. Clean and customer service satisfaction guaranteed. I even talked to the staff about how good the Jersey Mike Phillies are and they took all of my opinions and criticisms graciously and still stood up to the play that I will still enjoy their Philly cheese steak subs no matter how good Jersey Mike's makes them 😋
Brian Brown
Brian Brown
★★★★★
Great little deli sandwich shop great. French fries make their own bread. Bread was amazing. Nice amount of meat on your sandwiches. My daughter had chicken tenders. They were fantastic. Just an overall great privately owned little mom and pop deli right there in the heart. Daytona definitely go get yourself a sandwich