Schmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe

105 S 5th St #2102, Waco - 76701
141 reviews
Sandwich Shop
(254) 753-2332

On September 1 of this year, I will have lived in Waco for 31 years. I’ve been eating at Schmaltz ever since I arrived. I probably eat there 20 times a year. And I typically have the same thing. That great, big chef salad. 20 salads / year x 31 years = 620 salads. So You might say That Schmaltz is a considerable source of fiber in my diet. Thanks for keeping me regular, Nelson.

This is the best sandwich I have ever had. The bread is amazing. We will definitely return to Schmaltz's when we visit our Baylor Bear!

Google listed 4 pm as a closing time for this establishment, FYI: not correct it is 3.We walked in at 2:45 and the guy at the register seemed bothered, unfriendly and not welcoming at all and to add injury to insult he had big over the ear headphones on while I was giving him my order. It was my first time here so I had no idea what to get so I was looking at the menu which seemed to irritate him. I settled on the pastrami and water, my guest had the pastrami with cream of potatosoup and a drink. Food is expensive, $28 was our bill. The pastrami was deli meat.. Save yourself some money and get yourself a pound of pastrami from your deli, some Swiss cheese, hamburger bun and toss it in the microwave you'll have the same sandwich.We sat down and the guy from behind the counter with his headphones on began slamming chairs on top of each other when 2 people came in and he told them they were closed and that they closed at 3. This business needs to reflect the correct closing time on Google.2 stars for the soup and for the polite lady that served us our food.

The service was great in the food came quickly and tasted wonderful they haven't changed things which made it just great better than great

Sandwich was excellent! Customer service was even better! Felt at home as soon as I walked in!

Place looks a little rough. Had the small Schmaltz sandwich. The bread was very good. Not a sourdough. They add a fair amount of garlic butter which gives a lot of moisture to the sandwich. The inside is nothing to write home about but you go there for the sandwich

I just tried Schmaltz’s for the first time about 30 mins ago and it’s absolutely delicious and affordable! The costumer service and the restaurant’s environment is so lovely! Everyone was extremely friendly and respectful, especially the staff. Those who weren’t eating and were taking orders had their masks on and kept a respectable distance from one another. The service overall at downtown Schmaltz’s was extremely fast, affordable and enjoyable! I chatted with some of the staff and enjoyed the 80’s music playing in the background while I waited on my delicious sandwich! I can’t wait to come back! This is going to be my go to deli spot from now on!

Have heard lots of good things about this place and decided to call in an order. Spoke with Manager Ronnie and he was very professional over the phoned suggested the Schmaltz on wheat, and a combination of their soups for the day which was potato soup and cheese soup. He said the order would be ready in 5 minutes and I was there in 5 minutes and my order was ready! The sandwich and soup were delicious!!!!! Love this place!

Their Schmaltz sandwich is really delicious and their soups with homemade rolls was a great choice. We would highly recommend this place.

Their Schmaltz sandwich is really delicious and their soups with homemade rolls was a great choice. We would highly recommend this place.