Georgia has quietly become home to some seriously good roast beef sandwiches, and a lot of folks keep their favorite spots on the down-low for a reason. Nobody wants a longer line at their go-to deli counter.
From downtown Atlanta lunch rushes to small-town sub shops and a college-town bagel steamer, these eight places stack their sandwiches high with quality meat. Here is where to go when a normal sandwich just will not cut it.
1. Reuben’s Deli, Atlanta, GA
Downtown Atlanta workers have long known that a proper New York style deli sits right on Broad Street. Reuben’s Deli leans into hefty hot and cold sandwiches, plus breakfast and a coffee bar for the morning crowd.
The roast beef here comes warm and tender on fresh bread, and portions run generous. Pair it with the Italian pasta salad if you want the classic combo.
Sandwiches like the Bushwick can be toasted and loaded with as many toppings as you can handle.
Fans of stacked deli sandwiches sometimes combine two builds into one towering creation. It is that kind of place.
Hours run Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and Saturday 10:30 AM to 3 PM, with Sunday closed. Weekday lunch is the busiest stretch, so an off-peak visit means less waiting.
Expect paid street parking and counter service, with prices landing around ten to twenty dollars per person.
2. Gruby’s New York Deli, Atlanta, GA
Meat lovers in the Sandy Springs area point newcomers toward Johnson Ferry Road for one reason. Gruby’s New York Deli builds overstuffed sandwiches, plus classic breakfasts, soups, salads, and burgers.
The Twin Towers and the New Yorker are both aimed at big appetites, with plenty of meat and soft bread. Roast beef and brisket sit right alongside the corned beef and pastrami, so this is squarely in list territory.
The homemade chicken soup makes a solid sidekick.
Sandwiches come stacked high with fresh, quality meats. Numbered builds like the number eight and number ten are easy to split between two people if you want to save room.
Doors open Monday through Friday at 7:30 AM until 3 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM, and Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM. Weekend mornings are the calmest windows.
There is a free parking lot and free street parking, which is a nice change from downtown, and prices sit in the ten to twenty dollar range.
3. Anita Deli Sandwich, Savannah, GA
Savannah gets plenty of attention for its squares and historic streets, but the roast beef scene deserves a mention too. Anita Deli Sandwich on Jefferson Street runs an easygoing operation with classic deli sandwiches, snacks, coffee, and homemade pastries.
The Roy Rogers is the roast beef order to know, built with thin cuts of beef and cheddar on thick bread, toasted and cooked to order. Portions are generous, and the sides hold their own, especially the homemade macaroni salad.
It is a small, cute shop with owners who tend to chat, and there is a full vegan and vegetarian menu alongside the meat builds. Kids get their own menu too.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with weekends closed, so plan a weekday stop. Parking can be a little tricky here with a mix of free and paid street options, and prices run ten to twenty dollars per person.
Grabbing a couple of sandwiches for the road works well if you are heading out of town.
4. Brian’s Giant Subs, Dublin, GA
Small-town sandwich shops can surprise you, and Dublin has one that keeps former residents dreaming from far away. Brian’s Giant Subs slices meats fresh to order and bakes its bread locally, with hot and cold subs, sandwiches, salads, and wraps.
Roast beef and meatballs are cooked in house, and toppings go on fresh. The difference between a stale chain sub and a made-to-order one is exactly the point here, and the staff build each sandwich the way they would want it themselves.
Brian’s Special is the signature order to try. The vibe is family-friendly, with high chairs, a kids’ menu, free wi-fi, and long-tenured staff who know the regulars.
Open Monday through Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM, closed Sunday. Afternoons tend to fill up, while Saturday evening is the quietest stretch.
Parking is easy with a free lot and free street spots, and a full meal lands in the ten to twenty dollar range. There is no delivery, so this is a dine-in or takeout stop.
5. Hoboken Bread & Bagel Co, Marietta, GA
Bagels and pastries get top billing on the sign, but the roast beef is what keeps people coming back to this Marietta spot. Hoboken Bread & Bagel Co is a family-run deli with bagels, cream cheese, sandwiches, and handcrafted pastries.
Their homemade breads get piled high, sometimes with so much meat it spills out the sides. The roast beef can come with a smoky flavor and the full works, and warm pastrami or corned beef on fresh rye is another strong pick.
Soft rye, melted Swiss, and tangy deli mustard is a combination worth knowing.
Because the bread is fresh, a loaded sandwich is best eaten sooner rather than later. The pastries round out the menu if you want something on the sweet side.
Hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 2 PM and Saturday 7 AM to noon, closed Sunday. There is a free parking lot, and this leans toward a quick breakfast and takeout stop with prices that can run low, roughly one to ten dollars per person depending on your order.
6. Jack’s New Yorker Deli, Atlanta, GA
Open seven days a week with a covered patio and a menu that runs from breakfast to dinner, this deli covers a lot of ground. Jack’s New Yorker Deli off South Atlanta Road serves Big Apple classics with a Southern touch.
Roast beef fans have options, including Al’s Roast Beef and specialty builds like the Wee Willy and Rob’s big roast beef. Meats are quality, the bread is fresh, and sandwiches come served hot.
Peachtree Pastrami is a standout, and there are creative builds like the Outlaw and Matt’s Concoction.
Beyond the sandwiches, you will find New York cheesesteaks, omelettes, salads, and cookies, plus a full vegetarian menu. It is family-friendly and dog-friendly on the patio.
Hours run 7 AM to 9 PM every day, which is unusually generous for a deli, and Sunday evening is the calm window. Parking is plentiful in the free lot, and most orders fall in the ten to twenty dollar range.
Curbside pickup and delivery are both available.
7. Sully’s Steamers, Athens, GA
Downtown Athens has a sandwich shop that does one clever thing differently. Sully’s Steamers steams its bagel sandwiches until the bread turns warm and soft and the fillings hit peak flavor.
The team is quick to point out they are a sandwich shop that happens to make bagel sandwiches, not a bagel shop.
For the roast beef crowd, the steamed builds turn out tender beef with melted cheese, and sandwiches come packed with meat and served very hot. The menu ranges from Phillies, Reubens, and Italians to healthier picks like egg and cheese or vegan hummus and veggies, plus specialty options such as the El Camino and the Reedy Reuben.
The college-town energy is part of the draw, and it fills up with students and visitors alike.
Hours run Monday through Wednesday 7 AM to 3 PM, Thursday through Saturday all the way to 3 AM, and Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM. Those late Friday and Saturday hours are a real bonus for a night out.
You can skip the line by ordering on the app, and there is free wi-fi and plenty of parking nearby.
8. Mosh Pit Eats, Martinez, GA
Near Augusta sits a sandwich shop with a look that stands apart from every other deli on this list. Mosh Pit Eats in Martinez pairs a tattoo studio style atmosphere with sandwiches, salads, wraps, burgers, and desserts.
The sandwiches come slam packed with Boar’s Head deli meat and specialty additions that make each build its own thing. They do not skimp on the meat, and the sandwiches run genuinely humongous, so leftover boxes are a normal part of the deal.
The Cowboy from Hell is a signature order, and there is a Southwest Veggie Wrap for the plant-based crowd.
The value is a big part of the appeal, with sandwiches that come with a side, a pickle, a drink, and a brownie. Dessert gets real attention here.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM, closed Sunday and Monday. Afternoons are the busy stretch.
Parking is easy with a free lot and free street spots, and most orders land in the ten to twenty dollar range.
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