Starving Artists Cafe & Deli

Fresh, hot, and fast! Cannot beat the sandwich and side deal for $9! Will highly recommend to everyone I know.

I got the Ruben and black eyed pea soup.

Loved my first time visit here yesterday! Had the vegi salad and the vegetable soup ! Loved all the art and beautiful decor ! Quaint cafe with fun ambiance!

This is a great little place to stop. I always enjoy how friendly the owners are and quick the service is especially how busy they are when you walk in. I wish there were more businesses and people like this in the world. Food so good I had lunch there and got food to go.

Undeniably the best local sandwich shop in the city. Certainly better than all of the chains. The food is unbelievable and orders pop out quick. Local art is displayed for sale in the shop, as if the place didn't have enough personality. Grab a Mad Monet or a Ray Charles. Being cash only, the line turn over quicker, and not to mention the pricing is just fantastic given the value. They could double their prices and I would still be tempted to eat there every day.

Delicious! Best hot sandwiches. I love the Monet and their fries are great too! Always fresh and hot.

The food here is always excellent!! I love when there is a table open to eat inside. A park is close by so take out is easy too!!
The selection of sandwiches is fun & they are always tasty!! I have always been impressed with any sandwich I have tried!!

First time ever eating here. I ordered the Georgia O'Keefe sandwich and substituted my chips for the tomato spinach soup.
I am not exaggerating when I tell you that this was the absolute most delicious sandwich I have ever eaten. The ingredients seem like nothing special but how they prepare it is amazing.
They gave us free pickles too!
I forgot about the pie too. After we were already full, we demolished their berry cheesecake.
We will definitely be back.

What a great experience! Incredible sandwiches, and very friendly staff. We came in from out of town and got our food to go to eat at Holsopple Brewery. The Jimmy Hendrix was ridiculous - the chipotle mayo will be burned into my memory forever. So delicious. My egg salad/pimento cheese/bacon sandwich was sooooo much buttery delicious goodness. The potato soup was clearly made from scratch and was beyond amazing. Next we are in Louisville there is no way I won't be stopping here for some amazing food with a side of honest to goodness kindness.

Great local sandwich shop. Good food and reasonable prices.

Great sandwiches that come with a side at a reasonable price. Selection of sides included pasta salad and their soups. The black bean soup was delicious. Cash only

Great food and excellent prices. My favorite sandwich is the Monet. Cash only.

Great spot! This tiny café has a loyal local following of “those in the know”. Starving Artist offers a large variety of freshly made-to-order signature sandwiches and daily prepared specials including soup, sweets, sides. This is a friendly, casual, unpretentious place to grab a delicious lunch plate. Cash only, weekday lunch hours only.

This is the best weekday lunch spot in the area. They have a huge menu with artist and musician themed sandwiches, wonderful soaps, good chili and luscious salads. They also have fries and burgers for when you feel like you need something greasy. They have high quality food for reasonable prices. It’s always from scratch and amazing. The decor inside is adorable with some seriously positively groovy vibes. Only caveat is they only take cash, but there is a Chase ATM just down the street if you need some.

Come on down the price is right!
Janis Joplin sanwhich and fries were great!
Guy at the counter was pleasant.

Everyone's got ideas, here's mine - would be cool if they leaned into somehow getting more art into the room, also allowing for public submissions with names and locations and such.
You could show up just to order something just to sit and check out the art.
Just a thought, likely not feasible in that space.

I ordered the Traditional Rueben sandwich with fries, and a Turkey Rueben for a friend and both were delicious. The presentation of the sandwiches in the to go box’s was nicely done and inviting. Obvious to me the restaurant takes alot of pride in the quality of what they serve

Delicious food, super reasonable prices and efficient friendly service.

Funky fun place with really good sandwiches. Good prices and lots of options.

My first time with my husband who loves the place. I got the Monet and fries. Great sandwich and the best fries ever. Will be visiting again. Definitely getting some cheesecake next time. Don’t forget. Cash only!! They also deliver. Enjoy!

Sandwiches were delicious!
Fries were fresh and not greasy!
Pasta salad had a nice tangy taste to it!
Oreo brownies were yummy!

Can’t believe it took me so long to try this place. I definitely will be back!

Tried this family owned Cafe for lunch with my wife. The small restaurant has a distinct 70s vibe with fewer than 10 tables. Hot and sandwiches, soup, french fries and desserts are ordered at the counter. Food is very good with generous portions and cheap prices. Two can easily have lunch for $16-20, including a homemade brownie. The sandwiches and fries were served hot and soon after placing our order. Highly recommend this unique spot if you're looking for an inexpensive and delicious lunch.