Westside Deli

Probably better for lunch than dinner.
I’m not really a big fan of eating sandwiches for dinner. It’s kinda like eating spaghetti for breakfast. I’ve done it, but I don’t do it often. So I tried to find something that wasn’t a sandwich and settled on the chicken BBQ plate with slaw and a basket of onion rings. Onion rings were very good and didn’t taste frozen. The chicken BBQ looked like vomit on a plate and was cold. The slaw was room temperature and just slightly warmer than the BBQ.
Everybody else at the table agreed to a collective «meh.»
I might go back for lunch. I may eat spaghetti for breakfast tomorrow also.

I was traveling in the Lynchburg area and found this place through the Unilocal reviews. I had the Italian hoagie with French fries. I topped off the meal with an apple tart. The atmosphere was casual, the prices were reasonable and the food was great. This place was very busy and the wait staff seemed to know most of them by name.
If you go, just know it is set off the road in a strip mall with a church and a Chinese restaurant. If you are not careful you will pass it.

Absolutely love this place. As a Liberty student, it’s important to me to find places where I can get away from the campus and college apartments. Despite the close proximity to Liberty (10 minutes) and the Cornerstone apartments (5 minutes) I have yet to see another group of students when I’ve visited. The majority of the customers seem to be families and elderly folks. Great change of pace for me.
Prices are very reasonable, especially during happy hour (4 – 8 Mon-​Sat) plenty of $ 3 apps and $ 5 meals. Great selection of adult beverages as well.
Service is always prompt, friendly, and professional. Food comes out in five minutes or so. Got a cheese steak and fries today and it was the best I’ve had in town. Definitely the most overlooked place on Timberlake.

A great find! Great prices! Great food! Everything we have ordered has been fantastic. Service was friendly and knowledgable.

Upon moving to the Lynchburg area several months ago, my wife and I were looking for a non-​chain restaurant that we could sit down for a casual meal, sandwich, or just a drink and some appetizers. I’m happy to say that we found it in the Westside Deli!
Nestled away in a small, nondescript shopping center, the atmosphere is very casual, yet homey. The menu? Plenty of varieties of sandwhiches that you’ve probably seen in many deli café type places, but also including burgers, alcoholic and non-​alcoholic drinks (including fine spirits and a generous selection of beers on tap!), and even some desserts on display.
My wife and I started with a «happy hour» sized portion of Fried Pickles ($ 3), which came out hot, with a crispy coating that didn’t overpower or take away from the pickle itself. My wife ordered the Shrimp Salad sandwhich, while I ordered the ‘Westside Club’. Both sandwiches were generous with their toppings, and with the additional .99 upcharge for crinkle-​cut fries (delicious!), we were completely stuffed. The Shrimp Salad had the right balance of mayo and seasoning, which had a distinct taste of black pepper with some cayenne pepper in there, as well. Very savory. My club sandwich had fresh turkey, crispy bacon, and was perfectly proportioned. My mother, who was born in NYC and is a deli snob, would love these.
On the way out, we got 2 Cheesecake Bites for .50 each. Both were extremely creamy and a delicious cap to the meal. Service this evening was a bit on the slower side, but the kitchen appeared shorthanded, so the friendly service staff made up for it with constant checks to refill drinks, check on order status, etc. That’s why there is no penalty for that here.
If you’re expecting 5 star cuisine, you’re not in the right place. However, if you’re looking for a great place to sit down, enjoy a sandwich, burger, or drink, and stay for a while, a trip to the Westside will suit you just fine.

Best kept secret in Lynchburg. The food is great, staff is eclectic and friendly, and prices are reasonable. They have a diverse menu and service is speedy. It’s a hole in the wall treasure with lots of local flair.

I LOVE Westside Deli! My friends and I have been making this our home for years. Good sandwiches, fried pickles, and cheese fries. My favorite is the Rachel, which is essentially a reuben. Cheap drinks, great happy hour deals (4−7pm), reasonably priced food, and typically no wait to get a table. I love the staff, too. Super friendly and eventually they’ll remember your name and ask you about what’s going on in your life. Makes you feel like a local and part of the fam. If you have a large party, sit in the back as there are huge tables with larger seating.

I have done take-​out and dine-​in here and I really like this place. If you dine-​in you just go in and seat yourself. The service is fast. I can only speak on the one sandwich I always get which is a chicken philly. The chicken is more shredded/​chopped than cubed which I like. The flavor of the meat is really good. Definitely my place when I want a sandwich.