Noa’s Deli brings quick, budget-friendly meals to Crete

What the reviews suggest

Noa’s Deli holds a 4.8 Google rating from 170 reviews, and the available comments present a consistent picture: satisfying food, quick preparation and budget-friendly prices. Diners describe it as a small, casual restaurant that works equally well for breakfast or lunch. Several reviewers make a point of returning when they are in Crete, including one who called Noa’s a regular stop when passing through town and another whose family makes a point of eating there during visits.

The name may set an expectation of a traditional delicatessen, but at least one diner cautions that the concept is broader and less conventional. That reviewer found a large selection of “deli-like” options rather than a classic deli format. It sounds best approached as a flexible neighborhood restaurant with familiar breakfast and lunch choices, not as a specialist sandwich counter.

Food and drinks

Breakfast earns positive, if general, feedback. One visitor chose Noa’s despite having free breakfast available at a hotel and came away pleased with the homemade, made-to-order food. Another visiting party had breakfast and left satisfied. The horchata coffee receives a particularly enthusiastic mention, making it one of the more distinctive items identified in the sample reviews.

Lunch feedback centers on hearty, familiar fare. A repeat customer specifically praises the bacon cheeseburger and fries. The Philly cheesesteak gets a more qualified response: the diner did not consider it an authentic version of the sandwich, though they still thought it tasted good. Anyone ordering it should expect Noa’s interpretation rather than strict adherence to the Philadelphia standard.

Across the comments, presentation and speed stand out. One family reported food arriving picture-perfect and in record time. Other reviews emphasize that meals are made to order, suggesting that Noa’s balances freshness with an efficient kitchen.

Service and setting

The restaurant’s appearance is understated. One reviewer says the exterior does not make much of an impression, but also notes that the interior is very clean. Another describes the dining room simply as small. This appears to be a practical, unfussy stop where the appeal rests more on the meal and value than on atmosphere.

Service is generally characterized as good or excellent, with fast turnaround repeatedly earning approval. There is one minor reservation: a breakfast customer felt a little rushed despite otherwise good service. That does not appear to be the dominant experience, but diners hoping to linger may want to keep it in mind.

Bottom line

Based on its 4.8 rating and the public comments supplied, Noa’s Deli is a strong Crete option for a quick, affordable breakfast or lunch. Repeat visits, family approval and consistent praise for value all work in its favor. The main caveats are modest: the deli label may be misleading, the Philly cheesesteak is nontraditional, and the compact setting may feel brisk. For straightforward food served quickly in a clean space, the overall signal is notably positive.