Shortstop Deli - Ithaca

My favorite vegetarian sandwich joint, ever. Moved to California 5 years ago, but had to drive out of our way to grab a bite while visiting NY because it is tha... read more My favorite vegetarian sandwich joint, ever. Moved to California 5 years ago, but had to drive out of our way to grab a bite while visiting NY because it is that good!

If you're in town, this place is definitely one you shouldn't miss, so I dropped in for a bagel. The sandwiches looked amazing and, based on all the other revie... read more If you're in town, this place is definitely one you shouldn't miss, so I dropped in for a bagel. The sandwiches looked amazing and, based on all the other reviews, they're a must-try. The bagel I had was excellent, and the cream cheese was delightful. There isn't any seating inside, so be prepared for takeout. The service was quick and friendly, too.

A customer and an employee got into a conflict. As I was leaving the building, the customer confronted me and even yelled at my toddler. The portions of the foo... read more A customer and an employee got into a conflict. As I was leaving the building, the customer confronted me and even yelled at my toddler. The portions of the food were not particularly generous, and the cucumbers I received were spoiled.

The food is excellent! However, the ordering process is a bit cumbersome. As a tourist, I found it challenging to know what to order or how to go about it. Addi... read more The food is excellent! However, the ordering process is a bit cumbersome. As a tourist, I found it challenging to know what to order or how to go about it. Additionally, I had trouble understanding the employees who were speaking through their masks. The service was also slow. That said, the cashier was fantastic and had a great sense of humor. In the end, the delicious food made the wait and confusion worth it!

I really enjoy their sandwiches, but they've significantly reduced the variety of other items for sale. It used to be fantastic—you could find a range of snacks... read more I really enjoy their sandwiches, but they've significantly reduced the variety of other items for sale. It used to be fantastic—you could find a range of snacks, mac and cheese, and even toilet paper—but that's not true anymore!