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Deli

Alpine Bagel Company
10400 Kingston Pike * 539-1838
Home of gourmet and Old World—style bagels, Alpine also offers a full-service deli, gourmet coffees and a cappuccino bar. Try the fragrant sun-dried tomato bagels, or, for a kick, the jalapeenison loin, and rack of lamb. Features added during the remodelin
Mon.-Fri. 6am-6pm, Sat. 7am-3pm, Sun. 7:30am-2pm. Checks or cash only.

Bela Roma Deli
715 17th St. * 522-1234
Bela Roma serves up sandwiches and its own unique take on pizza and pasta for dining, delivery or takeout. Interesting menu items include feta spinach pizza, seafood pizza, and Jamaican peppered beef pizza. Smoking permitted/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-2am, Fri. & Sat. 11am-4am.

Best Bagels In Town
120 S. Peters Rd. at Kingston Pike * 691-3154
And the "best sandwiches too." Serving breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. The name says it all. Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Sat. 6am-4pm, Sun, 7am-3pm. Cash/Check only. No alcohol.

Blimpie Express
9541 Kingston Pike * 539-0518
7701 Northshore Dr. * 690-4378
8410 Middlebrook Dr. * 470-4849
It's the place to go when you want a sub, and want it fast. Catering to the those on the run, they offer a variety of subs and salads. Havin' a party? Order a 3-foot sub—or a 6-foot depending on how much your friends eat. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Sat. 10am-10pm. Cash only. No alcohol.

Blimpie Subs
1700 Cumberland Ave. * 540-4300
The newest place on campus for a variety of inexpensive deli sandwiches. Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 10am-10pm, Sat.-Sun. 11am-10pm. Under $7. No alcohol.

The Country Deli
5334 E. John Sevier Hwy. * 524-9171
Knoxville's best-kept deli secret. Smoking section available.
Mon.-Fri. 5am-4pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. Under $7. No credit cards. Beer for carry out only.

Flamingo's
1836 Cumberland Ave. * 546-0404
A menu that offers a lot more than just sandwiches. Lots of Italian entrees such as calzone, manicotti and chicken parmesan. Billiards and bands upstairs. Smoking allowed.
Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8pm-3am. Under $7. No credit cards. Beer only.

Frussie's Deli
133 E. Moody Ave. * 577-2108
Frussie's devotees insist these are the best sammies in town (and Bonnie Appetit agrees). Maybe it's because owner James Dicks arrives every morning to bake nine varieties of bread and roast such meats as turkey, pork, and fabulous beef. To become a convert yourself, try his grilled Reuben or Italian sub on white French. And while you're at it, have a cup of his wonderful cole slaw. Smoking section available.
Mon.-Sat., 10am-3pm. Under $8. No credit cards. No alcohol.

Harold's
131 S. Gay St. * 523-5315
Huge kosher sandwiches for the hungry-man appetite. A past and present winner of the "Best Deli" award by Metro Pulse readers, Harold's is a 50-year Gay Street institution—a genuine Jewish delicatessen right in here in Knoxville. Treasure it. Smoking permitted.
Mon.-Fri. 6am-4:30pm, Sat. 6am-4pm. Closed Sunday. Under $7. V/MC. Beer only.

Julio's Between the Buns
Suburban Center * 693-5174
155 West End Ave. (Farragut) * 675-0900
Subs, pizzas and sports of all sorts. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-midnight, Sun. noon-10pm. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Under $12. V/MC/AE/D. Beer, wine, liquor.

Little Italian
5102-B Kingston Pike * 584-1204
Italian pizzas and subs, American sandwiches and burgers, all for the healthy enjoyment in a comfortable new atmosphere (they just moved next door to have more seating). Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm. Closed Sunday. Under $5. V/MC/D. Beer only.

McAlisters
1801 Cumberland Ave * 633-8001
Have you heard about the basketball-size baked potatoes they're cranking out at McAlisters? If not, you should check it out. Along with the wide-variety of dressings for your spuds, you can also get any kind of sandwich available on God's green earth. Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Sun. 10:30am-10:30pm. Under $7. V/MC/D/AE/DC/Personal checks.

New York Bagel Shop & Delicatessen
4622 Kingston Pike * 588-1364
710 S. Gay St. * 546-7777
An inventive menu of the kitchen's own sandwich creations, plus scads of ingredients with which you can dream up your own Dagwood. Bagel-wise, they'll deck yours out with anything from chive and onion cream cheese to PB & J. Voted "Best Bagel Shop" by our readers again this year. Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Kingston Pike: Mon.-Sat. 6 am-9pm, Sun. 7am-6pm. Gay St.: Mon.-Fri.: 7 am-2 pm, closed weekends. Under $4. No credit cards. No alcohol.

Nixon's Deli
5034 N. Broadway * 281-8435
5716 Kingston Pike * 558-6354
4423 Western Ave. * 637-6104
220 N. Peters Rd. * 694-3719
508 Merchants Dr. * 687-7444
3781 Illinois Ave. (Oak Ridge) * 482-1600
Nixon's features Lay's deli meats, including ham and turkey that are almost fat-free for your heart-smart munching pleasure; they also offer several meat-free sandwiches. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Kingston Pike, N. Peters and Merchants Drive: Mon.-Sat. 10am-11pm, Sun. 11am-10pm; Western Ave: Mon-Sat. 10am-midnight, Sun. 11am-10pm; Illinois Ave: Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm; N. Broadway: Mon.-Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 11am-10pm. Under $7. No credit cards. No alcohol.

Quizno's
The Food Court at West Town Mall * 691-0888
9220 Park West Blvd (Next to Craker Barrel) * 692-9800
After a hard day of mindless spending, sample the classic deli sandwiches at Quizno's. Try the classic Italian submarine, a fresh salad, chili or one of two soups of the day. No smoking/Handicapped accessible. Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 12:30pm-6:30pm. Under $7. Cash only. No alcohol.

Sam & Andy's
1801 Cumberland Ave. * 524-9527
Moving across the street has kept the tradition alive, but it's not quite the same. The sandwiches and burgers are still good and hot, though.
7 days a week 10am-midnight. Under $7. No credit cards. Beer available.

Sam & Jerry's Market & Deli
6409 Chapman Hwy. * 577-2437
3522 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy. * 637-3825
Their deli sandwiches are fine, but by all means try the burger with crinkle-cut fries. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Open whenever you're hungry: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No credit cards. No alcohol.

Schlotzky's Deli
2021 West Cumberland Ave. * 546-9500
9620 Kingston Pike * 470-2037
7201 Kingston Pike * 909-0028
"Home of delicious hot sandwiches served on our famous Baked Fresh Daily buns and individual sized Sourdough Crust Pizzas." Try the serve-yourself soups and excellent salads. Smoking outside, handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Sun. 10:30am-10pm. No credit cards. Checks accepted. No alcohol.

Subway
Cumberland Ave. and 21st * 522-4164
25 Market Sq. * 524-9446
5201 Kingston Pike * 584-0133
7509 Kingston Pike * 584-8999
4436 Western Ave. * 637-7633
815 Merchants Dr. * 688-7346
2625 N. Broadway * 525-6685
4752 Centerline Dr. * 637-4578
126 West End Ave. * 675-1722
446 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. * 690-8185
3708 Chapman Hwy. * 577-5423
3105 Alcoa Hwy. * 577-4958
I-75 at Emory Rd. * 947-4400
Wal-mart Center Halls * 922-0339
You know it. You love it. And there's plenty of it! Subway sandwiches made fresh to order and served the way you like it. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 10am-midnight, Fri. & Sat. 9am-midnight. Cash/Check only. No alcohol.

Vic & Bill's
1501 White Ave. * 524-9863
3553 N. Broadway * 687-0383 *
A great place to go for the Fort Sanders partier or the cost-conscious UT law student. Choose from nine different cheeses for your sandwich. Interesting late-night crowd. If you can't make it to the Fort, try the new location, Bill's Diner, in North Knoxville. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
White Ave: Mon.-Fri. 24 hours, Sat.-Sun. 9am-11pm. N. Broadway: Mon.-Fri. 6am-10pm, Sun.-Sat. 10am-10pm. Under $7. No credit cards. Beer only.

DELIVERY & TAKE OUT ONLY

Grill Express
5103 Kingston Pike #108
(Gables West Shopping Center) * 588-8424
This premium carry-out and delivery only service provides "delicious food, freshly prepared" that's upscale yet affordable. Try their most popular sandwich, portobello mushroom, or the ribeye sandwich, also a favorite, or the teriyaki chicken. Also serving a variety of seasoned steaks and much more. Don't forget about the homemade desserts. Handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Sat. 10am-10pm, closed Sunday. Under $7. AE/V/MC/DC, checks. No alcohol.

Hibachi Factory
1645 Downtown West Blvd. * 539-2555
"Japanese Food, American Delivery"—tasty, fresh, inexpensive Japanese classics like Hibachi steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, and salads plus a tasty Hibachi sauce for dipping. All the great food of a Japanese restaurant without the show. In fact, the food here is available only through delivery and carryout. Everything is grilled fresh.
Mon.-Thurs. 10:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 10:30am-11pm, Sun. noon-10pm. Under $7. V/MC/D/AE.

Steak Out
West * 691-2500
UT & Downtown * 546-2500
"Charbroiled Delivery" is their motto, fresh hot steaks and chicken entrees are their thing. Salads, burgers, and sandwiches also available.
$7 minimum order, menu $13 and under. V/MC/AE. Call for a menu.

Takeout Taxi
694-6000
Delivers the menus of more than 40 areas restaurants to your home or office for a minimal fee. Prices vary according to restaurant, small fee per restaurant. Call for details and a menu.

Take Out Thyme
691-5154
"Home Meal Replacement" service specializing in meals "ready to eat or ready to heat" like herb roasted chicken, beef, and pot roast, seafood everyday, and a chicken special daily. Lots of veggies to chose from, fresh baked breads, and freshly prepared salads. Limited delivery area and carryout available. What else could you want?
Also catering for 10-1,000 people.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-7:30pm, Sat. 9am-midnight (cold packs only). Closed Sunday. Under $7. V/MC/D.

DINER

Glenwood Sandwich Shop
1319 N. 6th Ave. * 525-1406
A true neighborhood gathering place that offers the finest in fine diner fare. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 7am-8pm. Closed weekends. Under $7. No credit cards. Beer only.

Heath's Cafe
1916 Schofield Ave. * 525-3877
Hit this Lonsdale institution for a down-home meat-'n-three, and some of the best fried chicken in town. Smoking section available.
Mon.-Sat. 6am-8pm, Sun. 7am-2pm. Under $7. No credit cards. No alcohol.

Joann's
205 Union Ave. * 521-6844
Wash down your breakfast with a beer at this beloved downtown diner. Smoking section available.
Mon.-Thurs. 5:30am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 5:30am-11pm. Under $7. No credit cards or checks. Beer only.

Long's
4604 Kingston Pike * 588-0581
The last of a dying breed—the drug store diner with an old-fashioned soda fountain your kids will love. Grilled cheese sandwich and vanilla coke, anyone? Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm, Sat. 8am-6pm. Closed Sundays. Under $7. V/MC. No alcohol.

Rankin's Restaurant
2200 North Central St. * 524-9621
Fitting the Southern ideal of a diner as well as anyone could, Rankin's breakfast is a treat that Metro Pulse restaurant critic Les DuLunch considers a regional delicacy. If you ever get out of bed and find yourself craving country ham, red eye gravy, and biscuits, give this a try.
Mon-Fri. 6am-2pm. Sat. 6am-1pm. Closed Sundays.

Sam & Andy's
11110 Kingston Pike * 675-4242
West Town Mall Food Court * 692-4011
If you get stuck in that way out west traffic, make sure you make a pit stop for some of the old favorites. A wide variety to choose from. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thu. and Sun. 11am-9:30pm. Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm. Under $7. No credit cards/personal checks accepted. Beer only.