Sol Bajalieh arrived in the United States in 1965. His love of 2 things: people and food inspired him to open Sol’s Sandwich Shop & Deli in 1968 in downtown Birmingham at the original John Hand building. Sol provided the downtown scene with delicious meals until the building was condemned in 1995. Fast forward 13 years later, and Sol’s three sons: Jeff, Chris, and Jason have revived a great Birmingham tradition to honor their late Father. Sol’s Sandwich Shop & Deli is all about fresh and local. All of their burgers, hoagies, wraps and sandwiches are made to order with great ingredients and generous portions.