Grinders Deli

Great joint! Quick, friendly service for lunch (no dinner served). No-​nonsense menu. You MUST try the Carmel Bars!

Sue is so sweet. It was my first time here and loved it. Be sure to get the «secret sauce». Oh and finish it off with a Carmel Bar.

If you ever have the misfortune of driving through Austin, Minnesota looking for lunch, then I will say this is about your only option. I found myself in this situation recently. About my only other option for food was to see if a nearby bank was giving out complimentary suckers.
It was a depressing ordeal. But I found this place. It looks like Grinders Deli is just an old house turned deli. And they make sandwiches about like my Mom does. I got one that tasted a lot like… like a sandwich. That’s about all there is to it. Come here if you’re in Austin. Get a sandwich. Done.

Not the fanciest place you’ll go. But your kids will eat a great meal on REALLY good, homemade bread. CASH ONLY which is a tiny bit of a hold up but don’t let it stop you. On a hot, Minnesota day? This place is a WONDERFUL option!

Great local sandwich shop! Went today for the first time and got the grinder. Was a little concerned because I’m a turkey on wheat girl and I don’t step outside that box often, but I’m glad I did. The sandwich was flavorful but not spicy. Also had a dessert bar which was amazing! Just under 16.00 for two people.

One of the few places in Austin that actually lives up to the hype. This place is great! The sandwiches are fresh and taste incredible. The secret sauce is very good. I always get the grinder sub and double the meat. The only reason this deli does not get five stars is no debit, all cash or check. Lame. Other than that and the long wait which I don’t mind, awesome place to get lunch!

Great sub/​sandwich shop that’s completely local! Freshly made breads and cut meat make it much better than the competition! They also have numerous homemade desserts that are amazing! Especially the caramel bars! ENJOY!

Locally owned. Fun sandwich place. Hidden away, but worth it.

I recently moved to Austin and quickly discovered this local gem. This is a real sandwich shop that prepares your meal with pride and detail, and serves it up in butcher paper and masking tape. Careful when you open the paper, there is a small handful of Gardetto’s snack mix as a garnish.
This place is also CHEAP. The sandwiches and subs are all $ 5 or less as far as I can tell. Traditional staples like deli roast beef and turkey, as well as outstanding egg salad.
Everyone says their caramel bars are to-​die-​for but I found that I actually prefer the O’Henry Bar. And don’t even get me started on the Carrot Cake… HEAVENLY!
They are only open from 11 – 3 weekdays and Saturdays so plan accordingly. The line moves SLOWLY and many people call in their order so be prepared to wait during the lunch rush… Or call ahead yourself and have the sandwich ready when you arrive.
Bonus: outdoor seating!
Drawback: no credit or debit cards accepted, but they do take personal checks!

Well made simple sandwiches, paired with fantastic desert bars. Homemade, quality sandwich bread and sub bread around a set of standard sandwich fillings. Think Subway, but much fresher bread and ingredients. For example, the egg salad sandwich was wonderfully light. You can choose from Magic Sauce or Secret Sauce, both subtly good. But if you go, you have to pair your sandwich with a bar. The carmel bars are a must. When you reach for a desert bar after Christmas dinner, what you hope for is a bar as good as the Grinder Deli’s caramel bar. You’re usually disappointed by the bar after Christmas, but the bar at Grinders will leave you smiling all afternoon.

The definition of what a sandwich place should be. Awesome environment with great food. Hands down the best secret sauce I have ever had.

My favorite place in Austin, MN. Great sandwiches, homemade bread, and bars. I highly recommend. :)