Is Emily's Lebanese Delicatessen Still Open? (Minneapolis, MN)

Part 1 — Season 5, Episode 6 Aired January 12, 2009

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Emily's Lebanese Delicatessen in Northeast Minneapolis for the 'Something from Everywhere' episode (S5E6), which aired 2009-01-12. The deli serves Lebanese dips, breads, and prepared foods from a storefront on University Avenue Northeast. According to the restaurant's own website, Emily's is a family-owned business that has served the Minneapolis community since 1973. According to Yelp, whose listing was updated in August 2026, the deli continues to post current hours, a menu, and 281 customer reviews at 641 Northeast University Avenue, phone (612) 379-4069. Emily's Lebanese Delicatessen's own website (emilyslebanesedeli.com) still loaded in September 2026, though its posted copyright date reads 2023. A Tripadvisor listing for the deli also remains active with photos, menu, and pricing information, according to Tripadvisor.

Part 2 — Season 21, Episode 16 Aired December 24, 2014

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' 'Memorable Moms' clip episode, aired 2014-12-24, returned to Emily's Lebanese Delicatessen on Northeast University Avenue in Minneapolis. According to Yelp reviewers, the deli's lamb shish kebab is a standout alongside tabbouli, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, and spinach pies. Emily's describes itself on its own website as a family-owned business that has served the Twin Cities since 1973. According to Yelp, the business's page was updated in August 2026 and carries a June 2026 review describing friendly staff, strong food, and a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant's website, emilyslebanesedeli.com, was still live and listing the same University Avenue address and phone number on 2026-09-08, though its copyright notice and most recent page content date to 2023.