Here’s a piece of good news that will cheer up travelers: as of this writing, nearly half of the total population in the United States has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. About 39.2 percent of Americans have achieved the “fully vaccinated” status.
Fully vaccinated individuals in the US can travel within the country at low risk. Given that summertime is fast approaching, many Americans are looking to hit the road to satisfy their pent-up vacation demands.
One of the tourist destinations you should visit at least once in your life is Atlanta. This city offers world-class restaurants along with an abundance of events and attractions. If you have plans of traveling to Atlanta this summer (and like to do food tours), consider dining at the first location of American Deli.
American Deli: An Overview
American Deli is a quick-service restaurant that offers much more than just sandwiches to hungry diners. The food establishment serves savory and tasty dishes in a laid-back and friendly atmosphere.
The story of American Deli began in 1989 when its first restaurant launched at South Dekalb Mall in Atlanta. The goal of this restaurant is to make all guests feel at home and a part of the family.
Unsurprisingly, customers love the food, and the brand eventually became more popular. As a result, American Deli expanded to Columbus, Georgia and opened more locations in Atlanta.
The restaurant has been growing slowly and steadily to this day. American Deli has expanded to Texas and other states in the Southeast region. So yes, this classic is still open.
Just like any big family, some of the locations of American Deli are a bit unique (perhaps even downright quirky), but it prides itself on two things: serving fantastic food and making each dining experience better than the last.
What is on the American Deli Menu?
American Deli has a fantastic food selection that you’ll love. You’ll find that the casual restaurant can measure up to other global food joints, such as Pizza Hut and McDonald’s.
Here’s what you could order at this quick-service chain:
Sub
The restaurant’s sub comes with your choice of meat, cheese, mild banana peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes, fresh greens, tangy pickles, mustard and mayo. You’ll enjoy all these ingredients on a soft and freshly toasted hoagie roll.
Philly
American Deli’s Philly cheesesteak consists of freshly grilled chicken or beef topped with melted cheese, mushrooms, onions and lightly sautéed green peppers. The bread for this dish is a toasted and soft hoagie roll.
Reuben
This type of sandwich consists of grilled corn beef topped with thousand island dressing, sauerkraut and melted cheese. The bread for this meal is toasted marble rye bread.
Chicken Wings
Enjoy fresh (and never frozen) American Deli wings fried to a satisfying crunch, and then hand-tossed in one of the restaurant’s signature sauces.
Chicken Tenders
Look forward to eating 100 percent whole white chicken meat seasoned to perfection. The chicken tenders’ crispy, golden-brown exterior along with the accompanying honey mustard sauce will leave your mouth watering.
Salad
This dish consists of fresh mixed greens topped with a variety of ingredients, including cheese, green peppers, crunchy cucumbers, mild banana peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes and your choice of grilled or fried chicken. You could also order our signature chef salad with turkey and ham.
Gyro
Enjoy munching on grilled beef topped with sliced onions, tomatoes, fresh greens and cucumber tzatziki sauce — all wrapped in soft and warm pita bread.
Burger
This menu item is an eight-ounce seasoned beef patty topped with tangy pickles, sliced onions, tomatoes, fresh lettuce, mustard, mayo and ketchup — all on a toasted sesame bun.
Fried Rice
Order perfectly seasoned fluffy rice mixed with your choice of shrimp, chicken or beef and a medley of vegetables, including onions, mushrooms, peas, carrots, string beans and corn.
Fish Fillet
American Deli serves hand-breaded, home-style, crispy-fried fish fillets served with delicious tartar sauce.
Breaded Shrimp
Enjoy buttery shrimp lightly breaded and fried to a golden crisp. This meal comes with cocktail sauce.
American Deli Menu Prices
The prices of the food items at American Deli aren’t too expensive.
Gyros, burgers, Reuben sandwiches and Philly cheesesteak generally cost in the range of $5 and $6. The chicken wings come in different sizes, from six to a hundred pieces. The price range for the wings is $4 to $68. Note: the food costs may vary depending on your location, so check the menu or call your preferred dining location to determine the actual prices.
All in all, the food prices at American Deli are generally affordable, so you won’t have to worry about depleting your travel fund.
Is American Deli Still Open?
Yes, American Deli and its hundreds of locations are open to serve you delicious mouthwatering dishes. The operating hours are generally from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., although this may vary when you dine at the other locations.
When you’re on a road trip and feeling hungry, head on over to the nearest American Deli casual restaurant. It’s a casual and awesome spot for you to enjoy chicken wings and other American fast food favorites.