Green Pond Deli

I always stop by when I’m in Rockaway ! great food and super friendly service. The owner, Anan, is really welcoming and great !!

Wow Amazing Sandwich they made When I got there I was so hungry And I don’t know what to eat and the Cheef from there made me a amazing sandwich So So good 😋 can’t imagine he can made a sandwich with corned beef and chili beans and cheese and all the ingredients he put ufff so good thanks Cheef! 👌🏻

Ordered lunch from Green Pond Deli. They must be a breakfast spot because lunch was borderline inedible.
I ordered Chicken Fingers with fries, mozzarella sticks, and two empanadas: One Ham+Cheese and One Chicken.
Chicken fingers were ok, a bit dry but the honey mustard improved the moisture. Fries were soggy.
Mozzarella sticks were bad, probably the worst I've had. They were greasy and the breading fell off before it made it to my mouth. I bit it and it was like rubber. Almost like they microwaved them to defrost and then fried it in cold oil.
I was optimistic about the empanadas until I bit into the Ham and Cheese. It tasted fine but just so greasy. Then I noticed the ham was 3 different colors, white, grey and pink. Turned me off.
Finally, the chicken empanada, was ok. Greasy but tasty. Made with well seasoned dark meat.

Overall, disappointed. not coming back for lunch... I guess the fryer wasn't up to temp when they started making the food but microwaving mozzarella sticks in not a time saving tip, it just makes it worse. I'd rather have good food late than bad food on time. 2 starts because of the 5 things I ate, 2 were good.

This Deli is the 'Real Deal', for sure. The meats like Roast Beef, Pastrami, and Corned Beef are all prepared fresh and are mouth-watering delicious! I have enjoyed every homemade side salad available, too! The portions are overly generous, and this is coming from someone who can eat a lot! The soups here are excellent, as well! I highly recommend you check out this special little Deli because I'm sure it will quickly become a favorite!