50 Best Delis near Hamden

“G and Y Deli on State Street is a hidden gem! Under new ownership, this place is seriously leveling up. I’ve had the steak and cheese for lunch—absolutely packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. You can taste the difference in quality and care.

Their breakfast is just as impressive—fresh, hearty, and made just the way you’d want to start your morning. Whether it’s eggs, breakfast sauasage, or breakfast sandwiches, everything hits the spot.

The staff is super friendly, the place is clean, and the service is fast. If you haven’t checked them out yet, do yourself a favor and swing by. This spot is the real deal. 🔥“

“Best Sub Shop In Town!! Awesome selection of great Subs, Sandwiches & Wraps!!!“

“Been going there for 15 years, foods always good“

“This place is a hidden gem !! The owner is very kind, and the lady at the front is always so welcoming !
This is my go to spot when I work in the area. I always get the same thing, once I walk in they already know my order (pastrami sub, with grilled onions, lettuce, extra Swiss cheese, mayo and mustard)
Definitely recommend !!“

“🥰 Love this place! Great gourmet sandwiches and salads! Quite reasonably priced and large portions! Very friendly owners! <3“

“Great family and great food!!“

“Amazing sandwiches & the best staff! My son walked in and saw the Grinch on the wall & he immediately got so excited. The wonderful staff drew a big Grinch on the bag for him. Thank you so much! You made his day 💚“

“visited Hornets Nest for the first time yesterday , by accident , just driving by . Had a great lunch , very pleasant people . Highly Recommended . Going to make it our stop when in the area .“

“I lived in this area in 2009 and discovered this little gem. I moved back to my home state of Michigan in 2010 but still have my whole family in West Haven, so I still come to town every 3-4 years to visit, and when I do? You best believe i am making a pit stop in here for a pastrami sub. 😋 This is 100% the best deli i have ever been to. The man and woman running it are the sweetest people, they always remember us when I mention we are from Michigan, and the food? Absolutely phenomenal. The steak subs? Delicious. The Italian combo? Large and full of flavor and toppings. However, the pastrami will always have my heart. No where even back in Michigan compares. 100/10. Go support this business. You and your taste buds won't regret it.“

“The food is amazing, customer service is excellent and I recommend them to anybody.Iris made me feel welcome.“

“Absolutely delicious! We had a turkey Ruben & corn beef Ruben! Best we have ever had!“

“I came in for the first time not sure what to expect, I didn't bring much with me and unfortunately this time I didn't leave a tip because of that. Had I known the quality was this good I would have definitely made sure to bring extra. The price is a little hi but you are honestly getting a great meal and portion“

“Great place, Frank the owner treats everyone as family. Friendly atmosphere great food. The prices are cheap for the times.“

“Vegetable soup: The vegetable soup from Rosa’s Deli comes highly recommended by me. It has plenty of fresh vegetables, is not salty at all like many others are, (my feeling on salt is that you can always add more but cannot extract it), and comes with saltine crackers and a spoon (I did not need the spoon as this was my maiden voyage for my new soup spoon)!“

“I tried Vinnys for the 1st time ever today & hands down the best grilled chicken sandwich I've ever had & the nicest folks too. I'll definitely be back to try more! 5*“

“So I typically have a great sandwich here, but the other day I placed an order over the phone for my grandfather’s birthday, and when I showed up too early to pick up the order I thought I heard they didn’t have one type of meats for the ‘Sweet Italian Combo’ (of course my grandfather’s sandwich, out of all of them ordered). I thought nothing of it as nobody said a word to me from behind the counter. Grabbed the orders and paid, get home and it was a grilled chicken sandwich with ham (random combination) BUT was labeled as the Sweet Italian. It all made sense now, and I was not mistaken from what I heard. The Provy Brother’s would of never of pulled that ‘stunt’ and would have been transparent that they did not have the available meat(s) for the sandwich instead of making whatever they decided AND labelling it as the requested sandwich when it was not. Yes, the sandwich was still good, but imagine my grandfather’s surprise on his 86th birthday that his favorite sandwich he ordered from his favorite sandwich shop was not what he ordered or wanted on his special day. Please don’t EVER do that again to anyone. That was messed up and you all know what you did. And yes, we will give you all another chance as your sandwiches are always great. Just please be honest to your loyal customers.“

“The best!! If you haven’t gone what are you waiting for?? RUNNN!! Everything is delicious!!👌🏼“

“Toda la comida super rica me encanto el lugar y muy buena atención al cliente 🙏🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The prices are very good. I always come here with my friend when we like to hang out sometimes.
The service is not bad but it's not good so it's in the middle.
Also this place on the outside needs a makeover or it needs deep cleaning.“

“Very delicious food. I love the sandwich specials and potato cakes. The cole slaw and pickles top it off. And the deserts are delicious.“

“always good! split pea soup and Italian wedding soup are excellent. seafood always fresh and cooked to perfection! pretty much anything you order will be pleasing to your palate!“

“Everyone talks about Sally's or Frank Pepe's apizza here and there but frankly the best pizza I've had in New Haven so far is from this spot. They do take forever to make your pizza on busy days, regardless it is well worth waiting for. I'm assuming the pizza would be less expensive if they didn't charge so much for toppings. The pizzas are huge, plan accordingly with a group of buddies instead of ordering a whole pie for yourself. Would say the same of the calzone, which a friend got“

“Great food, friendly staff, and always fresh. FMD is easily one of the best local spots. Highly recommend!“

“MY FIANCE WAS THERE ON 3/4/26 & GOT A LARGE HAM AND CHEESE SUB.. HE GAVE ME HALF AND IT'S DELICIOUS.. IT HAD LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHEESE, PURPLE ONIONS BUT I TOOK MINDS OFF, PEPPER & MAYO! I BELIEVE I TRIED IT ONE OTHER TIME BUT THATS WHEN I WAS DOWN SOUTH! I LOOK FORWARD TO GOING BACK TO CT TO GET ANOTHER SUB! WE WETE HERE ON 4/17/26 & I GOT A STEAK & CHHESE SUB WITH MUSHROOMS AND KETCHUP.. MY OTHER HALF GOT A HAM & CHEESE WITH THE WORKS! DELICIOUS 😋 😋 😋 8“

“Always a MUST STOP on any trip to the area, for ALL the things I grew up with, when living in CT!!
Best seafood, meat and local (Cosmos & Sclafani) products!! Plus HUMMEL'S bologna...I've had friends bring it to RI for me, when they visit!!! Best hostess gift EVER!!!!“

“Best place to get how do you say breakfast sandwich for a hot lunch sandwich still chicken cutlets or fire so is a meatball grinders their steak and cheese subs are phenomenal and so are they chopped cheese sub bread is always super fresh if you're in the elm City area check out best deli“

“This place got me through my high school years over 15 years ago. I've only been able to come back a couple times since moving away but still the best breakfast sandwich ever. Do you still have the bacon bomb? Egg, bacon, cheese, perfect potatoes, on a hard roll“

“I got a turkey bacon egg and cheese, first time at this deli as I’m new to the area! The customer service is great and the sandwhich was freshly made. It’s clean and organized in there, I’ll definitely be a frequent customer. Thanks Cody“

“Just tried this joint for the 1st time ever and mannnnn...This is the type of independent Italian American deli that would make John Gotti shed a tear. One of the best Italian combos I've ever had in my lifetime. The amount of sandwich that this one man serves you for $10 should be the national standard for America. Last of a dying breed and I put that on Jesus sandals. I'd give this mf 6 stars if google would let me. God Bless.“

“❤ Love this place, My family goes there most everyday... Wonderful Staff & Great Service“

“Love this place! It’s the heart of the neighborhood. Everyone comes here for coffee, snacks, great food, and essentials! The owner is a great guy and everyone he has working there are really down to earth and nice. Out of all the neighborhood bodegas you can choose from in the Hill, I recommend 4 J’s 100%!“

“The food is amazing and the people are fantastic! I could eat their Tostados everyday! Highly recommend this place!“

“It's a little neighborhood shop near St. Raphael's hospital. I walked there and had a bologna egg and cheese sandwich. bologna wild not normally be my first thought on a breakfast sandwich but it was in the menu so I tried it. I little salty, and not very healthy, but it was grilled and got and delicious.“

“Stopped by looking for a snack and man did Amanda deliver. I got the chicken bacon ranch on a grinder and a side of pasta salad. This is honestly one of the best CBR I’ve had.The chicken is super moist, coupled with heaps of crispy smoked bacon, which you can really taste. The ranch gives a creamy base layer that ties in the thick cuts of lettuce and tomatoes. This is all gift wrapped in a layer of cheddar cheese. The bread was crispy and held the insides of this sub together, without leaking through.I’ll be back to try the whole rest of the menu, you should too!“

“Toda la comida super rica me encanto el lugar y muy buena atención al cliente 🙏🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Love Darcy! She's the BEST!❤“

“Awesome breakfast and lunch every day. Very clean deli. Stop in have something good to eat.“

“My first time here today. Chipotle was closed down by the Health Department. Rats I guess according to another customer at the Marketa. The deli was packed with students after high school but the gentleman up front asked me if I wanted deli and he expedited my order. I would recommend doing business here.“

“Can’t believe we’ve driven by this spot so many times and only just discovered it! This deli made for a quick brunch when we needed a break from putting up our Christmas decorations. Fresh pastries, prepared foods, and locally sourced bagels. They didn’t skimp on our Italian combo either! The staff prepared our order quickly, and the space was clean. A great spot to know about!“

“great buffalo shrimp wrap“

“Stopped by here because of the reviews and felt like it was only right to leave one. I asked for a recommendation on what to get and was given one of the best chicken cutlet grinders I’ve had. Staff is extremely friendly. Highly recommend“