Nielsen's Delicatesen – American
This beloved neighborhood institution captures the soul of a classic deli, where the air is thick with the savory scent of slow-roasted meats and the lively hum of a community gathering over lunch. Towering sandwiches like tender roast beef and velvety liver paste are built with artisanal care, offering a nostalgic taste of tradition that turns a simple midday meal into a comforting, soul-satisfying ritual.
4500, Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77027 +17139638005 https://www.nielsensdelicatessen.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Dairy-Free at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad (Dixie Cup), Deviled Eggs and Onion Soup (Mon/Tue). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deviled Eggs, Onion Soup (Mon/Tue) and Whole Dill Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Sandwich, Box Lunch and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Sandwich and Whole Dill Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos and Whole Dill Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos and Whole Dill Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Whole Dill Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nielsen's Delicatesen
Nielsen's Delicatesen in Houston has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Onion Soup (Mon/Tue), Unsweetened Ice Tea (Small) and Fountain Drink (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Nielsen's Delicatesen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salad Plate | 68.8 g | 55.4 g |
| Crab Sandwich | 47.7 g | 52.9 g |
| Chicken and Rice Soup (Everyday) | 79.5 g | 52 g |
| Cold Plate | 39.9 g | 49.9 g |
| Salami Sandwich | 76.1 g | 47.2 g |
| Cheese Sandwich | 10.3 g | 20.2 g |
| Fruit Salad (Dixie Cup) | 67.8 g | 19.3 g |
| Whole Dill Pickles | 6.9 g | 17.5 g |
| Fudge Ball | 45.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Fountain Drink (Small) | 181.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Tuna Sandwich | 11.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Deviled Eggs | 21.9 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are prepared with our homemade spread served with a pickle spear on your choice of bread: white, wheat, rye, or pumpernickel.
- Turkey Sandwich - $8.75: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Sandwich - $8.75: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $8.75: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $8.75: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Salad Sandwich - $8.75: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Corned Beef Sandwich - $8.65: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Sandwich - $8.65: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Sandwich - $8.65: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liver Paste Sandwich - $8.65: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salami Sandwich - $8.65: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Sandwich - $7.65: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef & Liver Paste Sandwich - $9.35: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Sandwich - $9.5: Homemade spread, pickle spear, choice of bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Soups
Available in Cup, Bowl, Pint, or Quart sizes.
- Chicken and Rice Soup (Everyday) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Soup (Mon/Tue) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Soup (Wed/Thur) - $5.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Navy Bean Soup (Fri/Sat) - $5.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Salads
- Deviled Eggs - $1.65 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos - $1.35 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Dill Pickles - $1.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad (Dixie Cup) - $3.9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Salad (Dixie Cup) - $3.9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Coleslaw (Dixie Cup) - $3.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Salad (Dixie Cup) - $3.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Individual Chips - $1.95: Assorted varieties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Boxes and Plates
- Box Lunch - $18.75: One sandwich, 1/2 cheese sandwich, a dixie cup potato salad, 2 brownies, 2 slices of pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Plate - $20.75: Slice of each meat, 2 slices of cheese, dixie cup of potato salad, fruit salad, slaw, 3 slices of bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad Plate - $20.75: Dixie cup of potato salad, fruit salad, chicken salad, coleslaw, pasta, 3 slices of bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheese Cake Slice - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fresh Baked Cookie - $1.55: Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Walnut, or Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brownie - $0.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Fudge Ball - $0.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Can Soda - $1.4: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer
- Fountain Drink (Small) - $2.2: Coke, Diet Coke, Root Beer, Orange Fanta, Sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Unsweetened Ice Tea (Small) - $2.2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $2.2
Frequently Asked Questions about Nielsen's Delicatesen
- Is Nielsen's Delicatesen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nielsen's Delicatesen has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad (Dixie Cup), Deviled Eggs and Onion Soup (Mon/Tue).
- What can I eat at Nielsen's Delicatesen on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Salad (Dixie Cup), Deviled Eggs and Onion Soup (Mon/Tue) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nielsen's Delicatesen have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Onion Soup (Mon/Tue) and Unsweetened Ice Tea (Small).
- Is Nielsen's Delicatesen gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nielsen's Delicatesen?
- Salad Plate, at roughly 55.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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