Stein's
22 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Stein's is a deli-style sandwich shop that diners recommend for Italian hoagies, hot sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches. The Caprese hoagie with prosciutto and the Rachel on ciabatta are singled out, and one commenter rates it the city's top sandwich spot. Not everyone agrees: one diner would skip the Italian here, and another feels the menu offers nothing you could not find in New York.
Address
Stein's Market and Deli, 2207 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Caprese hoagie, Rachel on ciabatta, Meatball sub
- Best for
- Solo, Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Greenleaf504 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024
Names Stein's when asked for the best Italian sandwich.
- Recommendsu/newvpnwhodis in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists The Rachel as a must-try.
- Recommendsu/Breakfastbonanza123 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Suggests it for a hot sandwich
- Recommendsu/legalbeagle66 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
One person raves about the Caprese hoagie with prosciutto added, calling it excellent.
- Recommendsu/normanfell in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Considers the Italian hoagie especially authentic.
- Recommendsu/Madamexxxtra in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Keeps Stein's on the lunch list as a yes.
- Recommendsu/UptownLuckyDog in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026variety
Chooses turkey with spicy mustard on a seeded rye loaf.
- Recommendsu/nola_bass_tard in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024taste
Not haute cuisine but the sandwiches are killer and pickles good.
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- Recommendsu/rhyes in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026taste
Says Stein's sandwiches are far better than Francolini's.
- Recommendsu/boognish42000 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Calls Stein's a stand-up sandwich and unique experience.
- Recommendsu/X1NOLA in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024
Lists Stein's Deli among solo dining recommendations.
- Recommendsu/glittervector in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025taste
A commenter feels Stein's is the city's top sandwich spot and was wrongly left off a list.
- Recommendsu/LikeYoureSleepy in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Lists Stein's among places with killer Italian sandwiches.
- Recommendsu/Hello-America in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Thinks Stein's does a meatball sandwich as a weekly special.
- Recommendsu/vintageteapartyscone in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2026taste
Recommends Steins breakfast sandwiches, saying they don't taste cheap.
- Caveatu/notmyrealname6363 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026variety
Likes the deli but finds its offerings familiar to a New York visitor.
- Recommendsu/NotFallacyBuffet in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Suggests trying Stein's when asked about muffulettas.
- Recommendsu/lemonblube in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025consistency
Says a sandwich from Stein's with a pickle is their pick every time.
- Caveatu/Neanderthal_NOLA in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
One diner would not order an Italian sandwich from Stein's, though they rate other sandwiches well.
- Recommendsu/BurnK-doeBurn in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Says Stein's is pretty good, possibly a weekend special.
- Caveatu/HangoverPoboy in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Says Stein's is pointless for this visitor and would skip it.
- Recommendsu/Geauxtoguy in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024taste
One person calls the Rachel on ciabatta the best hot sandwich they have ever eaten.
- Recommendsu/TheSource88 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026taste
Ranks the meatball special above other local sandwiches.
- Recommendsu/Impossible_Jury5483 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Says locals recommended Stein's for a good NY-style deli.
- Recommendsu/CapitalPursuit in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024
Loves Stein's when asked for the best Italian sandwich.
- Caveatu/93gixxer04 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024
Calls Stein's overrated for Italian sandwiches.
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