Dean & Deluca – Tryon Cafe

Stopped in on our way out of Charlotte and got coffee and a few sandwiches for our train ride home. The caramel latte is exactly what I needed, so YUM!!! We got a roast beef sandwich and a turkey/​brie sandwich. While the sandwiches were good, I do think they are over priced. Then again it is midtown so I didn’t expect cheap… We also got some of the candy lego blocks for our son, which he had a ball with (I know I can get these other places but because there was something there for him, made me happy). We will be returning!

I don’t understand everyone’s infatuation with Dean and Delucas. I’ve been to the ones in New York and they were great. Lots of selection, but they are HUGE! Obviously, this location is alot smaller (just a deli and small bakery area). There is nothing here that I find ‘awesome’, just mediocre. They do have some pretty good soups though, however I think they are overpriced.
I got a chicken cobb salad the other day at it was $ 12.50! It was good, but nothing that Newks or Panera couldn’t make. I would never have the urge to go back and order it. Long story short, I really only try to go to Deans because of the location (across from my office), but there are plenty of other options for me to pick from in Uptown.
Not a fan.

Delicious food and coffee. But the overwhelming apathy of the staff is off putting especially at their (high) price point. 25 mins for a breakfast sandwich and coffee with one other table in the store and five workers talking, snacking, joking amongst themselves. Fruit cup is only melon. Please, if you want to do that, just say melon on the menu, not fruit cup.

The turkey delight is great! Prices are affordable and I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast or a snack. The staff was awesome and so friendly (I’m not a morning person and I went for breakfast so I really needed that kind of service to get my day going). It is pretty cramped and the food/​beverage ordering is a little more complicated than necessary, but not so bad that it would keep me from going again. I will be back next time I’m in town!

I have purchased food form this store and the Rea Road store. They have decent breakfast which is why I have given them two stars. But the sandwiches which average $ 10 a piece, are totally sub par and overpriced. I honestly think you can get better quality for less money at some of the chain sandwich shops. Their pastries are so so; Amelie’s does a much better job than they do for about the same price. Overall I feel this chain markets itself as a high end gourmet food store and charges a lot but it doesn’t deliver on food quality.

The food here is excellent and I really enjoy the upscale selection of basically everything – from salads to sandwiches to drinks to desserts – the only thing that’s holding back my review is that it took me forever to get my lunch. The staff were friendly, just everything moved a little slow for me. It was worth it in the end based on quality, so I still recommend going.

This may not be as expansive as the flagship D&D in SoHo, but the ambiance is just as spectacular.
While listening to the ever elegant classical soundtrack D&D plays, I enjoyed a small custom salad coupled with a decadent prosciutto sandwich. The mixed greens used in the salad were crisp and vivacious, the prosciutto thinly sliced– just as it should be-​and thoughtfully draped over disks of fresh mozzarella, a true sensory overload. After your lunch at D&D, you’ll feel fully rejuvenated, as if you had spent a day at the spa.
As for the service, every chef I spoke with was nothing short of amicable and disposed to offer a menu selection. They were well versed on the myriad of products offered and even followed up after my lunch on how I enjoyed the new San Pellegrino flavor That I tried for the first time.
Anyone who is in search of a new daily lunch spot, this is without a doubt the place to be.

Absolutely feeling discriminated against… while ordering breakfast, I was told they can’t bring my breakfast to me at my table yet I watched 2 other patrons (not of the same ethnicity) have their breakfast brought to their table. Not cool D&D. I’m an avid customer who went out of his way to find this place only to have a shitty start to his day. Don’t plan on ever coming back to a D&D. Peace!

I got the Portobello Panini (Portobello mushrooms, red peppers, mozzarella, basil mayonnaise) as a late lunch one weekday afternoon. The sandwich was ok but nothing special. For $ 10, it wasn’t a satisfying meal. I was also disappointed by the peanut butter M&A bar that I got as a dessert. It looked delicious, but had very little taste. Probably won’t be returning here. It wasn’t awful, but there must be better places for lunch in Charlotte.

This is an awesome uptown lunch location. Dean and Deluca, while small in size, has a vast selection of options if you’re looking for salads, sandwiches, or pasta. The staff is friendly and one fella, Dior, is the best chef this side of the Mississippi. The staff actually seems like they enjoy their job, which manifest itself in the form of good customer service. There isn’t a high turnover rate, an indication of good management. The food here is always fresh and priced decently if you know what to order. A whole sandwich is enough for two people and a half sandwich is more like ¾ and around $ 6. The desserts, while tasty, are grossly overpriced. Skip out on them, despite the enticing presentation by the counter. If you’re here in the morning, I recommend the custom made omelette. Side note: The lines here are often long, but move quickly. Do everyone a favor and know what you want by the time it’s your turn to place your order.

Although I work in the same building as this restaurant, I rarely go because I hadn’t found anything that knocked my socks off for the price I was paying… Until today. I had the Rotisserie Chicken salad on multigrain bread with tomato, spinach, and sprouts. Delicious! The sandwich was $ 9 and worth every penny! In addition, the portion was so large that I saved half for later — that’s even better. I will be back for this sandwich. over and over and over…

Dean & Deluca is a solid lunch staple in Uptown — great for lunch or for a quick treat! Although it’s on the pricier side, they have many options, from pre-​made deli type items (meat balls, prepared salads, etc) as well as sandwiches, soups, and salads. Good drink and side selections, and an excellent bakery that I may or may not indulge in more often than I should ;)
To give you an idea of what «pricey» means to me, my usual lunch comes to around $ 17-​$ 20 (eek, I know!): Small house salad with chicken, fruit cup, and coconut water.
Note that it does get pretty packed during lunch and the lines tend to slow down, however I don’t usually mind because grabbing lunch is one of the few breaks in my day.

This place is OVERPRICED with average desserts.
A mini cheesecake and a can of san pellegrino for 10 dollars? really? The cheesecake was nothing special, but done properly.
I also saw regular sized macarons sold for $ 4/each.That’s MORE EXPENSIVE THAN LA DUREE in manhattan. Go figure.
I definitely would not recommend this place.

Asian salad was shitty at best. The cucumbers looked like they were frozen along the way and the mandarin orange sections were total mush. Couldn’t even eat this and I eat nearly everything. Tomato basil soup was fine.

A very good but somewhat pricey café offering outstanding coffee, tea, hot cocoa and sandwiches. This Uptown location is somewhat small, but it is right across the street where I work. So its quite convenient for me.
I typically go for their breakfasts, where they have outstanding omelets, breakfast burritos and sandwiches on a croissant bun. Yum! I just love their coffee. This is a good alternative for those who just don’t want to wait in those hour long Starbucks lines.
If you go here just after they open at 7am, there is rarely a line because the Bankers are all still sleeping while us hard working non-​banker types are off and running!

Since my review in April of last year I have become a fan of the Dean & Deluca’s lunch options and definitely get here once a week. Although this location is small, the servers have a rythem and things seem to move quickly. Although I typically choose a sandwhich, of which I have tried a few, the turkey and avacado, caprese and the french dip special, I have also enjoyed some of their soups. Among my favorite, the lobster bisque, a warm and think lobster crème base that is just perfect on a chilly day. Overall, Dean & Deluca offers a variety of options for all, as well as some amazing speciality items that you don’t find available in other lunch venues in uptown. I definitely look forward to my next visit.

I adore this place. It is a wonderful one stop shop for all you may need during a work day. Coffee is all really good, food is wonderful, and they even have some great selections of wine! Their salads are massive and so good! They also have cold salads and a small cooler with sushi!
A great one stop shop that’s convenient to a lot of businesses in uptown!

I ordered the D&D club sandwich. It was extremely filling. I only ate half and that was almost too much. The bread was soft, the meat was plentiful and the additional toppings were fresh !

2 words… consistent pricey *grin*.
But good service… even when it is slammed during lunch (hint: if you are visiting town during the week… go early or later when it comes to lunch… or expect to deal with lines here.

Dean and Deluca… I was expecting more of a grocery and kitchen supplies shop? Y’know, based on their reputation and website?
Regardless, this prim & proper café serves up some very nice lunch fare. As others have mentioned, you simply *must* try the turkey and brie sandwich. The salads are also very good — you don’t expect it because there’s nothing unique or gourmet-​sounding about any of them — but the quality of the ingredients is what matters here. On your way to the register, you can buy the *most expensive French macaron in town*. $ 2.49 is hella pricey, weighing in at $ 0.50 more per cookie than Bottega Louie’s famous macarons in L.A. Is it worth it? Actually, yeah, kinda! Huge variety that rotates daily and they are HUGE compared to a place like Amelie’s. Also, unlike Amelie’s, THEY DON’T LEAVE THEIR MACARONS IN THE FUCKING REFRIGERATOR ALL DAY, MAKING THEM HARD AND CRUNCHY. I mean, sweet Jebus, where did Amelie’s learn how to store a proper macaron?! Okay, rant over.
The prices did not bother me so much. Maybe that’s cuz I’m used to paying $ 10 — $ 14 for a good sandwich. So, whatevs.