Nick's Deli

Best sub I have ever had!!! Everything I have had here is great, but once I tried the Super Sub with onion, I never had anything different! You can tell everything is very fresh here. The bread is to die for. Kind of a sweet Italian bread. They have different subs, chicken salad, lettuce salads, some kind of meatball sub I heard was very good, soups, chips, drinks, and baklava. It is family owned and the service is quick and very friendly. When I went to college in Peoria I would eat here at least 1-2 times a week and the owner always remembered exactly what I wanted. Such a sweet, friendly family. Atmosphere lacks but the food makes up for it. It is in the bottom of an office building. There are only about 5-7 tables but I always got my food to go. When standing in line to order your food it can get a little cramped, but it's amazing how fast they move! Once you try a sub from here you won't regret it. Nothing else compares!!

Found Nick's on an Apple Maps search of "food". Great homemade bread makes for a great sandwich. Really nice staff as well. Under $5 for an 8" sub.

I have been going to Nick's Deli for roughly 7 years and have always had a great experience.  Here is my take on this excellent little sammich shop.

1)  The Staff

Each and every time I have visited Nick's I have been warmly greeted with "Hi Buddy!" from the owner and with a cheerful "Hello" from everyone else.  This is a family business and it shows.  The care they show for every customer feels truly genuine.

2)  The Atmosphere

Nick's is a very friendly place to have lunch.  I have shared tables with complete strangers before because the place was fully packed.  There are usually several lively conversations going on in addition to Nick and his family interacting with the customers.  Sometimes there is a line clear out the door, but it moves quickly.  The longest I have ever waited to order - and this was on a day when I was ~15th in line - was about 5 minutes.

3)  The Food

Every sandwich I have eaten from Nick's has been perfect.  Yes, perfect.  Yes, every single one.  Seven years of sandwich perfection.  I know it is tough to believe, but I'm completely serious.  I have never gotten an incorrect order.  I have never gotten a sandwich where the ingredients are falling out in a sloppy mess.  Nick and his family CARE about the quality of food served and the happiness of the customer.

Caring people serving great food in a friendly atmosphere.  Nick's deli is definitely one of the best lunch shops in the greater Peoria area.