Mandola’s Deli

In 1975, a small restaurant business owned by a close family friend of the Mandola’s was placed on the market for sale. With the help of his father, Frank A. Mandola purchased the operation in a busy shopping center on Broadway and Belfort. In October of that year, Mandola’s Deli & Sandwich Shop first opened its doors and began serving up great Italian po’ boys.

In 1977, the Mandola’s Deli on Leeland was opened and operated by Frank’s younger brother Sam. After some years of dual locations Frank sold the deli on Broadway and bought his brother out of the Leeland location. He grew his business from there, adding an expanded menu along with catering services, quickly becoming “the deli” we all know and love today.

In 2008, Frank’s son Joseph joined forces with him after majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the beloved University of Houston (WHOOOOSE HOUSE?!). The two quickly came to redefine the meaning of “family business,” inviting every team member and food-eater alike, to be a part of The Deli’s family history.