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Jesse Hofford
-Opinions Editor-
A town can never have too many delis. These houses of succulent meats and amazing cheeses are a sandwich lover’s dream and Molldeli’s Delicatessen on Tesson Ferry Rd. makes those dreams come true.
Molldeli’s menu boasts everything from salads and luxurious pizzas to appetizers such as wings, macaroni bites and the St. Louis staple, toasted ravioli. However, their crown jewel, like any deli, has to be their sandwiches. Beverages include soft drinks, as well as beer and wine.
With a staggering 18 different sandwiches to choose from, it will take a while for customers to get tired of the selection. Sporting a French Dip with au jus, a shrimp Po’boy, a Reuben and even a Veggie sandwich for the vegetarians out there. Sitting at the top of the list is the Molldeli Special. This sandwich has it all. Capicola, volpi salami, mortadella and roast beef. Topped with lettuce, tomato, crunchy giardiniera peppers and mozzarella cheese all piled on French bread and drenched in oil and vinegar.
Eating the Molldeli Special is a joy. There is so much Italian flavor packed into this sandwich. The flavors of the various meats play off of each other with the spicy capicola adding some kick. Meanwhile, the peppers throw some crunch into the mix.
As delicious as this sub was, there were a few issues with it. The roast beef on it really took something away from the whole experience. It tasted cheap and kind of old. Not as fresh as it should have been. Another was the price; this sucker is $8 excluding tax. Despite the number of ingredients, the price did not seem justified. Lastly, this thing is messy. Diners who order this thing will need several napkins.
The inside of Molldeli’s is as clean as can be. Everything is wiped down with not even a crumb in sight. Your standard run-of-the-mill tables, chairs and booths make up the seating arrangements, with the counter where orders are placed off to the right as you walk in the door. They offer free WiFi and have big flat screen TVs that display the menu, which are some nice modern touches.
Molldeli’s has something for everyone, whether it is pizza, a salad or just a fat sandwich. They are located at 11836 Tesson Ferry Rd, St. Louis, Mo. Their hours are Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; and they are closed on Sunday.
