Metro Deli Opened Second Tallahassee Location

The local business expanded into the Southwood neighborhood after 24 years of downtown operations.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Metro Deli Opened Second Tallahassee Location

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Metro Deli has officially opened a second location at 3197 Merchants Row Boulevard in the Southwood neighborhood of Tallahassee. The expansion follows the company's 24-year tenure in the city's downtown district.

Why it matters

The owner chose to establish this new storefront in Southwood to better serve state office employees who have recently relocated from the downtown area to this neighborhood.

The new site offers 300 square feet of additional space compared to the original downtown location. It maintains operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

The players

Metro Deli

A long-standing Tallahassee eatery that has expanded its operations from downtown into the Southwood community.

The details

The facility, which formerly operated as an ice cream and candy shop, features an assembly line service counter for sandwich customization and a seating area with rows of tables and leather booths. Future plans include hiring additional staff to manage pickup and delivery services using e-bikes.

The deli operated in downtown Tallahassee for 24 years.
The owner participated in a sit-down interview on Aug. 17.
The Southwood storefront held its official opening on Oct. 10.

Market Landscape

This move capitalizes on the localized demographic shift as state government employees move their base of operations from the city center. By following this workforce movement, the business is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the professional lunch-hour market in the Southwood sector.

Customers in Southwood can now access the deli's sandwich menu closer to their place of work. While the store is currently open for standard service, patrons should anticipate future updates regarding the launch of e-bike delivery and dedicated pickup options.

The takeaway

This expansion demonstrates how local service businesses adapt to the changing geography of government employment hubs. Customers should check the new location's specific Saturday hours if they plan to visit during the weekend.