Woodstock Wine & Deli Co

Woodstock Wine & Deli is a little gem hidden by a section of tree lined Woodstock Street.
They do have a changeable outdoor sign that announces wine tastings and dinners. But they have so much more to offer.
First off, it’s a great lunch stop. I hadn’t been here in a long while, but I knew they made bomb sandwiches. It’s the kind of simple, pure deli sandwich that is perfectly satisfying, not new or trendy, but legit. They have about 12 options and I am sure they allow you to design your own. I selected No.2, a provolone and pastrami. $ 7.50 with everything on it — and a soda, $ 9. I was one of a few patrons.
They do get a bit of a rush, basically you just go to the counter and order, they prepare your lunch and bring it out to you.
Two other pieces of information: Their beer selection is pretty dope. Couple doors full of unique and run-​of-​the-​mill craft beer. Splendid! Their wine, too is remarkable I’m certain. Local/​Imports. They also have draft beer to serve. I know they host a lot of events, wine dinners, beer dinners.
One thing that could be improved is the initial feeling/​scene at entry. It seems a bit out of date with the furniture and seating up front. But just know you are in for a treat with a great sandwich, craft beer, or wine pour.
They have a lot of loyal customers.
Oh, BTW, their facilities are back behind near the counter near pantry. Not obvious to the first time customer.

We came here on a Friday night for a wine tasting. We had heard good things. I think they underestimated the crowd that night because the pours were very small. Not a bad tasting though. Deli looks good but it was closed when we got there. We’ll have to come back and check it out again some time

It’s been awhile since I was here but I can report that it’s the same as it ever was. I got my good old #4 on a baguette. It’s always a great time to have my avacado shoot out of my sammy while eating and go skidding across my plate.
Pro Tip– don’t order the #4 on a baguette if you are on a date.
Showing amazing strength, I did NOT order a slice of 7^th heaven cake.
Truth Time– I have so much holiday crap at home, I’m already halfway to a sugar coma.
One thing, though. Where were the side dishes? Their usual space was empty. Hopefully, it’s just temporary as I love their somen salad.
As far as I know, this remains the only place on the boulevard that you can get a better-​than-​grocery-​store bottle of wine.
I really hope New Seasons does not kill this place off. Except for 2 women with small children, ours was the only party of people under 60 in here. That kind of demographic does not bode well.

This is a pretty sleepy little place with a large selections of wines and beer. We ate there last night showing up not too long before they closed. They were very accommodating despite the last minute order. My sandwich was excellent on a fresh baguette with salami, tomato, provolone and topped with shredded lettuce. My only real complaint was the house wine. I have the taste of a peasant when it comes to wine however it was not especially good to serve even to a peasant. Prices seem fair, the space is wide open and the selection is decent.

I’m writing as a follow-​up on my visit last year. As a Reed Alum, I walked past this place too often but since visiting, I came back again for lunch. My husband and I came in a Thursday afternoon. The space is huge yet I’m surprised it wasn’t more crowded.
Good stuff: Sandwiches! Delicious cake! Both their wine and beer selections are amazing. Lots of unique and ‘hard to find’ items here folks.
Bad stuff: The service. Two workers outside smoking right next to us. They clearly don’t have any courtesy to non-​Smokers. My husband swears the male worker was either intoxicated or a drug user. A couple working together? (Such a shame)
Overall experience: Compared to my last experience, it was less impressive. If it wasn’t for the poor customer service by these aloof kids, I probably would have given this 4 stars.

Awesome lunch spot. Quick, friendly, lots of space, and great sandwiches! You have so many choices. If you enjoy a good sandwich they will make it for you. The soups are also great. They usually have chili and a soup of the day. Amazing wines to buy and take home. Also, great prices on beer and wine by the glass.

Friday night wine tastings are the best! Completely pretention-​free wine spot (can’t speak to the deli), affordable wines and informative, approachable staff! It’s just a mellow, comfortable place to hang out.

Friday night tasting from 6 – 9, totally worth it! Good mom n pop vibe and great wine, do it.

This is one of our favorite places to come for a Saturday lunch. Great choice of wine, great sandwiches and salads. But, most of all it’s just a nice neighborhood place. The owner is a wonderful gentleman who still comes in and tends to the register and customers even though he has problems standing for periods of time due to age related issues.

Not a wine drinker, but can always find a good bottle for a gift with the help of the knowledgeable staff. I go here for the mushroom pâté alone. There’s nothing like it. Try it; your life will never be the same!

My favorite neighborhood deli!

I really want to like this place, but I just can’t. The sandwiches are just kinda bland. Whether it’s old turkey or chunky avocado bits, there’s always something off with these sandwiches. And the sandwiches are massive. Seriously just a fourth of these sandwiches would serve as lunch and dinner for the same day, and the next one.
But the wine collection is massive. Not my favorite place to get wine, but if your close to her and love wine, than this is your place.
Overall, I wouldn’t come here again. Crowded and distasteful sandwiches. Nah, there’s way better deli shops in Portland.

I love the Friday night wine tastings. They’re informative and interesting. Plus, there’s good wine. We go whenever we can. The summer BBQs are a blast, too. I actually haven’t had much from the deli, except for some excellent cheese.
The prices on wine are pretty good, with a variety of more budget-​friendly wines up to some expensive stuff. My favorite part is when I’m looking for a gift or just a treat, I can just pick a bottle off the shelf with confidence that it will be good.

For a cheap and decent noontime sandwich, Woodstock Wine & Deli fills the bill. This is a very likeable, and apparently, family-​run business. My order was taken and prepared by a friendly fresh-​faced young man. I was rung up by another young girl and a gentleman that could have been her grandfather.
Obviously wine is the emphasis here. The things that run through my mind — just how many fluid ounces are there in one of those big wine bottles they have in a row atop the big cabinet?
They have a number of good beers in their fridge too.
I don’t necessarily want to issue an edict against baguettes because Woodstock W&D offers several types of bread in addition to baguettes. But baguettes have a tough and chewy crust and one overeager bite might send half the sandwich’s contents flying. Just pick one of the other breads.
I ordered a salami and Swiss cheese sandwich. You can get either mild or spicy salami. I played it safe and went with mild salami. I know it was just mayo and mustard the young guy added to my sandwich, but it was very good mayo and mustard spread in a skillful way. So aside from the idiosyncrasy of baguette bread, for $ 6,25, this was a good and filling sandwich.
Plenty of snack items to select from to go along with your sandwich. Plus one for selling non-​MSG Kettle chips. Yes to the Backyard Barbeque potato chips!
They also have a number of fancy-​shmancy cakes in their case. I opted for a piece of «Seventh Heaven» cake, which is made with seven different kinds of chocolate. Made with a (I think) butter frosting, it was pretty good.
I thought it was interesting that they have a big huge chalkboard above the deli counter listing in rather crooked script their nine or so sandwiches. Underneath this chalkboard was a whiteboard menu listing identically what is on the chalkboard. I wonder why they had the two menus.
Plenty of tables up front if you want to munch on your meal here.

Charming and homey and oh my god — PACKED.
I never would have gone to this place, considering that it’s across town from my home in North Portland, but a friend was pouring with one of the wineries participating in Woodstock Wine & Deli’s regular wine-​tastings. So, being the sucker that I am for cheap/​free booze, I hightailed it down to Woodstock and, after circling for parking, made my way inside.
Seriously, packed. Apparently these are rather large events that draw a substantial and regular crowd. The wineries were lined up along the right side of the room, while the back and left side were occupied by four breweries and long tables with oysters, pulled pork sandwiches, hand-​rolled sushi, and bread/​cheese for purchase.
I’ll try to focus less on the event itself and more on the space. It has a comfortable, lived-​in feel. Like someone said — almost like you’re walking into someone’s pantry or amateur wine cellar. But I liked the feel of it immediately and all the patrons, despite being unable to move without accidentally elbowing someone, were all friendly and cheerful (which might have had something to do with the occasionally heavy pours!).
This was their 24^th anniversary, I believe, and the owner got up to say a few words at the end of the event. He seemed committed to the business and his customers, down to earth, and a genuinely nice guy. He also poured us glasses of free champagne. I talked a bit with one of the other employees and got, overall, a great sense of community and openness.
Prices on the bottles seemed decent and I noticed some vegan options on their deli menu! I can’t see myself ever coming down here for anything other than another wine tasting (and only if my friend is pouring at it) but it’s a cute space with a great staff.

Woodstock Wine & Deli has the most delicious sandwiches– well worth the price. If you’re looking for something cheaper and with more of a selection of things to go on your sandwich, there’s a Subway about two blocks East.
Moving on, they have a great selection of wines and beers (that you can enjoy there or take home), sandwiches (like I already stated), cheeses (my favorite food!), coffees, cakes, truffles, etc. Basically, this place has everything and at a pretty reasonable price.
The employees are also extremely helpful and knowledgeable and quite friendly.
The interior is pretty large, clean, and bright with high ceilings which gives Woodstock Wine and Deli it’s friendly and relaxing environment.

I have recently started drinking wine (as opposed to liquor or beer) within the past few years.
I was afraid to drink wine simply due to bumping into or having to converse with the stereotypical «wine snob.» I know some people think they are connoisseurs of wine and that it is an art, but so is beer! And pastries…
And then I discovered Woodstock Wine & Deli. Don’t be fooled by the preppy-​sweater-​wearing and pashmina-​draped clientele – they are barely noticeable once you have a few glasses!
The staff behind the wine counter are very knowledgeable, not pretentious in any way (another reason I had been avoiding the wine scene), and don’t belittle you for not knowing very much about wine.
They stayed open late on this particular Friday, and they handed us a schedule of wine tastings on the way out. The tastings are usually only a $ 10 cover, which I think is totally reasonable.
The space is open and with high ceilings, and even if you brought a large group there, you would still be able to hear one another talk (I hate that about going to busy restaurants – sometimes you can’t even talk to the people you’re sitting with because the place is too loud!).
There is no corkage fee to buy and drink the wine there. I’m not sure how their sandwiches were (my friend ordered one and said it was good). Some other reviewers mentioned the slow service, but I thought my friend’s sandwich arrived in good time. We also had cake afterward, and while the gal behind the counter was a bit clueless about the pairing of wine and cake, we just guessed and it ended up a decent pairing (lemon cake and a malbec). The cake was really good.
Oh– and they also have beer (on tap and in bottles) and it doesn’t seem like they’ll scoff at you for wanting beer instead.
Will totally return and probably often (since it is very close to my house).

If you love wine and you hate pretense, this is your place. The wine guy is amazing. We love to stop in before we make dinner and describe the kind of experience we’re looking for. Every time, the wine he matches has been wonderful and priced right.
I would also recommend you try the wine tastings on Friday nights. Again, don’t come here if you’re looking for a «scene», but don’t be surprised if they have live music. I suggest getting a cheese plate during the tasting.
A gem of the neighborhood.

Ehhh, this place is OK. My husband and I are not wine drinkers so I cannot comment on that but I will say that they had a fairly large selection of wines there.
We went in to quickly grab a sandwich and although the sandwiches were good the service was not that great. I also found the sandwiches a bit overpriced for what you got. I got the Vegetarian on wheat which came with the choice of two cheeses, avocado, olives, tomatoes, sprouts & lettuce. Now, I hate avocado with a passion so I asked for extra veggies. This seemed to annoy the sandwich maker although I am not quite sure why. I did like that they had a fairly large selection of breads and cheeses to choose from, that was cool. My sandwich was good but they seemed to skimp on the ingredients. I hate that, especially for a place that is called a ‘deli.‘
I cannot for the life of me recall what my husband got but I do remember him saying that it was good. I will update the review after I ask him.
They had a very small selection of salads but we were there at the end of the day so they may have had more of a selection at lunch time. I was also annoyed because the dude making our sandwiches didn’t ask us if we wanted anything else and seemed pretty annoyed that we were there at the end up the day.
Overall…fairly poor service, good sandwiches, and from the looks of it, a fairly large wine selection. 3.5 stars and if the service was better I would have gone up to four. Oh, there were lots of folks sitting around having wine, it seemed to be a popular place for that.

HUGE wine selection.
Great sandwhiches and a lot of events.
Wine tasting every saturday afternoon.
Music most Friday and Saturday nights.
Case of the month for a special price.
Its a little out of the city, but if you’re having a party or wine tasting soon, totally worth the trip.