Since 2002, Rae’s Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe, a family-owned Lunchtime outpost providing traditional & creative hot & cold sandwiches, has served amazing lunch to happy downtown Nashville regulars.
We only serve FRESH, made-to-order, hot sandwiches, deli sandwiches, garden salads (homemade dressings), daily soups & specials, a huge variety of Zapp’s chips, sides of pasta or potato salad, and our famous homemade brownies & cookies.
Lunchtime outpost providing traditional & creative hot & cold sandwiches in low-key digs. Based on 250 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
501 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: (615) 313-7237
Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
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Reviews
Kenneth Stem
First time to Rae’s today. I ordered the Reuben. I first want to say that the service was fast and the people are exceptional. I have rarely encountered a business staffed with such friendly folks. Now on to the sandwich. It was wonderful. Nice amount of corned beef. The sauce was very good, not the usual thousand island junk that most places serve. This was a homemade dressing that was outstanding. I also had one of their decadent brownies. I had planned on only eating half but kept nibbling until it was gone. Yes, it was that good. Is you have not been here, you should.
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Annaliese Butler
The staff were so friendly, and the sandwiches are amazing! I’ve had a lot of sandwiches but this was probably the best sandwich I’ve ever had.
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May Bresler Herzog
Great sandwiches, even better brownies. We had the Beastie boy and Beastie girl sandwiches. They were good, the boy (very different, with meat, cheese and corn) better than the girl which was a little generic (although, filled with great meat). The brownies are amazing and gooey, so don’t miss them.
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BAN 144
Upon entering was greeted with a hello they had a nice sandwich selection I didn’t know what to choose from I went with there daily special which was a jerk chicken sandwich which was seasoned to perfection also ordered a turkey sandwich the fresh bread was toasted perfectly and for dessert I tried there banana pudding which was amazing the simplicity of this deli is the reason why I would come back again
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Weston Hall
Four words: What you havin’ baby?
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Tyler Sacre
If their other sandwiches are as good as the Black and Bleu, then 5 stars all around!
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Matt Davis
A great place to grab lunch. The staff was extremely nice and everything was fresh. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. Your looking at around $10-15 bucks for a sandwich with chips and drink so not bad for Nashville. Definitely somewhere I would like to come back to and try a different sandwich since they have lots to choose from as well as salads and desserts.
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Philip Staffelli
Went here for the first time today. I went with my supervisor on lunch, as he recommended it. I told this randomly to the man preparing my sandwich, assuming to the owner, as he asked me if I wanted spicy mustard and pickles on my sandwich. He asked how I got there, how I haven’t tried them. I told him I live in Murfreesboro and usually bring my lunch from home. He gave me extra pickles (said extra because I love and he took me seriously which I love) on the side and a free brownie after I told him it was my first time. I got Rae’s Cuban(which I guess may be their signature sandwich based off the name? pork lion, ham, spicy mustard, and pickles on a toasted baguette). The sandwich was amazing. I ate everything. It was speedy service considering there were only two people working, and they were busy. So overall positive experience, and I do recommend. I will be returning occasionally in the future on lunch breaks. It was about $15 for the sandwich, chips, and a drink. Which is pricey but the amount, the quality, and the service was there. So I didn’t mind spending that much, plus that was pretty standard for Nashville. (That’s why I usually pack my lunch) It’s always worth it to support local business though! 10/10
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Charan Konatham
Clean space with very quick service.
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Jesse Green
Customer service was amazing. Large portions. Great desserts. I got the Dixie chicken salad and it was good but a tad bit bland.
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