Original Deli

Groucho's Deli is known for its hot, open-faced Dipper sandwiches and its signature Formula 45 sauce. Harold "Groucho" Miller founded Groucho's in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1941. Today it's a fast-casual neighborhood deli that serves made-to-order warm deli sandwiches, fresh salads and award-winning sweet tea, all made with fresh, never-frozen ingredients. The deli still uses the founder's original recipes for potato salad, coleslaw and dressings, and it still follows his motto: "Quality is the most important ingredient in a sandwich."

What sets Groucho's Deli apart is more than eight decades of history and signature recipes you won't find anywhere else. Its trademarked Dipper sandwiches came out in the 1960s. They're served hot and open-faced with a side of sauce for dipping. The most famous sauce is Formula 45, a tangy housemade dressing perfected in 1945. Groucho's still makes the founder's original potato salad, coleslaw, and dressings, and it builds every sandwich to order with fresh, whole-muscle protein and produce. Groucho's has grown into one of the Southeast's best-known deli brands, but each location is still meant to be "Your Neighborhood Deli." That means fast, friendly service and roots in the local community, not just another chain stop.

A Dipper is a Groucho's Deli original: a hot, open-faced sub served with a side of sauce for dipping. Most guests choose Formula 45, a tangy dressing perfected in 1945. Groucho's Deli introduced Dippers in the 1960s, and the best-known are the STP Dipper and the Apollo Dipper, named after the Apollo space capsule.

Yes. Vegetarian options include the Baby Bella Melt, Baby Bella Salad, Caprese Sandwich, Caprese Salad and Veggie Italian Sub. For a vegan Baby Bella, ask for no feta and double mushrooms. Several salads work for guests avoiding gluten, and Groucho's Deli also offers gluten-free sub rolls. Full allergen and dietary details for every item are on the Groucho's Allergy & Dietary Needs Menu at foodini.co/menu/6TjTm. All food is prepared in a shared kitchen, so Groucho's Deli cannot guarantee any item is free of gluten or other allergens. If you have a food allergy, tell the team when you order.

Yes. Order ahead for pickup or delivery at orders.grouchos.com or in the Groucho's Mobile App for iPhone and Android. Groucho's Deli is also on third-party delivery apps and marketplaces.

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Yes. Groucho's Caters offices, parties, game days and events. Order online, download the catering menu or send a catering inquiry from grouchos.com/catering.

Yes. Every Groucho's Deli location has a kids section on the menu and high chairs. Groucho's Deli is your family-friendly neighborhood deli.

Yes. Groucho's REWARD$ lets guests earn rewards on their visits. Download the Groucho's Mobile App for iPhone or Android to join, order ahead and track your rewards.

Groucho's Deli—Original Deli is at 611 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29205.