Looking for a place in Charlotte that has delicious deli food? Well, keep looking ...
I went into Jack's New Yorker Deli on a Saturday at 1:30 in the afternoon. I was the only customer. I ordered the New York Reuben with a side of fries. Here are the plusses and minuses;
Plus: the sauerkraut was cooked before it went on the sandwich and had a pleasant mild flavor
Plus: the fries were fried when I placed my order, so nice and hot! The seasoning is salt, pepper, touch of garlic powder ... really nothing to rave about
Minus: the rye bread was "seeded". The caraway flavor was overpowering
Minus: the bread was toasted not grilled. The sandwich was DRY because of this
Minus: The Russian dressing was flavorless. I asked for extra on the side so I could overcome the dryness. It was just orange colored oily stuff that had no particular taste. In a blind taste test there is no one who would guess that this was Russian dressing
Minus: the meats were far too lean. This tasted like over-processed lunch meat. They say "cut the fat; cut the flavor"
Minus: the cheese never had a chance against the caraway. No flavor contribution here
All things considered, this was a well below average deli experience. I won't be back at Jack's New Yorker Deli. I can't recommend this subpar over-priced restaurant.