Waco Food Review

Great locally owned and operated sandwich shop. Can't go wrong with the Schmaltz! I was lucky enough to get the jalapeno cheese bread, it could have been baked longer as it was missing a nice crunch that I'm used to receiving from a similar chain. Texan approved sweet tea and for dessert I highly recommend the chocolate chip pecan cookie! The customer service I received was great and the cashier was very polite.

David C. Holcomb

Excellent sandwiches & sides, & the bread is something special. Nice environment, friendly (& quick) service - well worth a visit for a hearty lunch. ETA (March 2024): Still great, new pic (roast beef with cheddar).

TX Dessert Please

These sandwiches are so good we looked for this sandwich shop again! They did not disappoint. The sandwiches were not soggy, had great flavor, and remind me of my most favorite sub shop.

Jimmy Currier

Great bread. Fortunately I had the jalapeño cheese bread. Really can taste the homemade flavor. The meat on its own is average at best but Schmaltz does wonders by turning the blah meat into a 5-star sandwich. Seasoned and topped to be delicious. I recommend the blue plate special with potato salad. Some of the best.

Selena D

Best sandwiches in town! I ordered a blue plate with LG Schmaltz sandwich (with no onion, tomatoes, or olives) and it definitely hits the spot and had my other half for leftovers. The bread is amazing. Highly recommend dining here!

John Lightfoot

Schmaltz's is far and away the best sandwich shop in town. Their homemade bread is fantastic, and really it's what takes their sandwiches over the top. It's been years since I had eaten here last, but the quality has not wavered a bit. Since the last time I visited, they have introduced a jalapeno cheddar bread. They were out at the time, but I will be coming back more often to try and get some! I also recommend trying their wheat bread, I think it's even better than the white bread as if that was even possible! Their portions are huge, and their large sandwich always satisfies. Can't go wrong with any sandwich on the menu either! The only knock I have on my latest visit was that I asked for no tomatoes and I received tomatoes. Not a big deal, and definitely not enough to keep me from giving 5 stars.

Ed Cotton

Been around along time making sandwiches Try them all

Edie Corbitt

Schmaltz’s sandwich on homemade toasted bread with garlic butter and your favorite toppings. The tasty big sandwich was very filling.

April Walker-Davis

You know that feeling when you bite into a sandwich and it's just perfect? That's what you get at Schmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe in Waco. I hit up their bigger spot recently and it was fantastic. I have fond memories of coming to Schmaltz's as a kid, and now, over 30 years later, it's incredible to share that same delicious experience with my own family. It’s more than just a meal; it's a taste of nostalgia and a new memory being made. I went with the classic traditional Schmaltz with honey mustard, and seriously, the bread is the real MVP here. It's homemade daily and toasted just right, so you get this awesome crunch on the outside and it's still super soft inside. Schmaltz's has been a Waco staple since '75, and once you try it, you'll get why. They've got soups, salads, and plenty of ways to customize your sandwich too. If you want a genuine taste of Waco – and maybe relive a few good memories or make new ones – you've gotta check out Schmaltz's. It's truly "Waco Born & Bread." I'll be back soon...with ❤️ April

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TheGoatley1

I really wanted to like this place. Mind you nothing was bad, but it just didn't live up to my expectations. I mean Schmatz born and bread Waco! I was excited. This may as well be Schlotzsky's. I had the Large Pastrami with Swiss. It was nearly $16 (see pic). I expected a Jewish Deli to have home made Pastrami...nope. I didn't ask but could tell from. The look it was typical mass-produced. Also maybe 1/4 lb of meat on the sandwich? Bread was home made and food but nothing special. This place is average. I'm disappointed 😞 poor value and average quality.

Angel Anjean'vieve

I stumbled across this hidden restaurant nestled in a small plaza and thought I'd give it a try. When you walk in, the first thing you notice is that it's quite dated with the decor. You will hear music from the 50's, and the 60s, which surprisingly was quite nice and relaxing. I ordered the turkey sandwich, and when the server brought it to me, it was on a Styrofoam plate. Hmmmm, okayyy. Nothing super impressive, but the bread they use had a crispy buttery taste and it was good. Now, what I didn't like was the cost of a simple sandwich I could have made at home. I paid $14 for my order. In my opinion, this is overpriced, and I'd probably prefer to go McAllisters where at least the sandwiches look restaurant worthy and the overall presentation of the food looks better.

Darren Carbone

It smells oddly old inside. The bread is dense and not very flavorful. Everything was fresh and service was good but it just wasn’t that tasty. The overflowing trash by the fountain soda while the staff just stood there and talked amongst themselves was a giant bummer too.

Isaac Loree

I waited over 20 minutes to get one sandwich. Place was completely dead 5 workers standing around talking very disappointing and frustrating experience. I’ve been served 3x faster with the place packed out many times before.