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Elwood's Shack turns a small Summer Avenue kitchen into a wide-ranging sandwich stop, with smoked meats, burgers, hot dogs, fish, and breakfast all competing for attention. Memphis Magazine recognizes the deli side of the operation. Start with a sandwich that uses the smoker, where the kitchen's personality comes through most clearly. The exact object also carries into hot dogs and chicken wings.

Young Avenue Deli is a Cooper-Young gathering place where sandwiches, fries, and a broad beer list support long, casual visits. Memphis Magazine places it in the local deli field. The menu covers familiar hot and cold combinations, but the room's neighborhood energy is part of the appeal. Order a substantial sandwich, add fries for the table, and settle in instead of treating it as a quick counter stop.

Kwik Chek is a Midtown market and deli where gyros, Korean-influenced sandwiches, and loaded combinations share a compact counter menu. Memphis Magazine recognizes its deli standing, while its gyro also appears in the separate gap-A list. The Bi Bim Bap Burger and gyro show different sides of the kitchen. Expect a casual market setting and a sandwich built with more personality than polish.

South Point Grocery pairs a neighborhood market with a serious sandwich counter shaped by Josh McLane's deli experience. The Memphis Flyer covered the opening menu and its nine sandwiches directly. Check the current board before deciding, since the counter's appeal lies in carefully assembled combinations rather than sheer size. Take the sandwich into the South Main neighborhood or gather around one of the shop's casual tables.

Lucchesi's combines a deli, bottle shop, and neighborhood parlor on South Reese, giving its sandwiches an easygoing place to linger. The Memphis Flyer highlights both the Triple H gyro and the I'm From Memphis sandwich. Choose one of those house combinations before exploring the broader board, then match it with something from the packaged beer selection. The local, one-room character matters as much as the filling.