11 Best Delis in Raleigh

“Awesome soups and great food.“

“Stopped there for lunch today and had the Italian beef sandwich. It was super fresh and tasted amazing. One of the best Italian beef’s I have ever had. 10/10 will be back on my next trip to Raleigh“

“Oakwood Deli provided excellent service. The cashier was cool and helpful. The Oakwood Tuna sandwich was delicious and fresh-tasting, with generous portions. It’s been a while since I last visited, but I’ll definitely be returning to Oakwood Deli.

I wanted to add that I really enjoyed the ratio of tuna to other ingredients. It wasn’t too heavy on the mayo, which contributed to the light and refreshing taste of the sandwich. I had for Dinner but would make a great lunch.“

“Nice small deli if you work at any of the buildings around Highwoods. The sandwhich was reasonably priced. You can definitely get a meal (drink, sandwhich and chips) around $10. To find the place you go past the parking garage, sign in at the front, take the elevators down to Floor one and make a right when you come out. The place is very clean and cozy. A hidden gem.“

“Yummy holiday food and traditional sides.“

“Went in there while waiting for something else not related to court business. Had a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich. Croissant was nice and big, toasted perfectly. Sausage tasty but not overpowering. Plenty of scrambled eggs, cooked well. Looked like at least 2 types of cheese, melted well and nice and gooey. Enjoyed a lot. Decent view from the 6th floor. Would definitely go again. Hopefully not because I am in court“

“Shout out to Marlo! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Good people, good food, good meat! Gettin late, let’s eat! 🥗🌭🍔🥪🥓“

“Update 12/1/25
We went back for the bagel-sausage-egg-cheese combo and decided to try two other sandwiches. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. We tried the smoked pastrami and the turkey reuben; both were basic (taste) and skimpy (meat-wise), and cost almost twice as much as the filling breakfast bagel. We won't make that mistake again, but they keep the 5-star rating for the bagel alone! Also, be mindful that the shop is within the Raleigh train station with paid parking.
I didn't get a chance to eat a bagel when I went back to my hometown NYC, however, a friend told me about Union Station Deli & Catering and I'm soooooooo glad he did!!! New York bagel spots may be famous, but Union Station truly shines in the Raleigh area! I recently enjoyed a breakfast bagel with my husband, a fellow New Yorker, and it was simply delightful, a truly authentic bagel taste that I crave. Even with two hearty sausage patties and eggs on the sandwich, I found myself craving more. The spot is clean and the staff is warm. They encourage debit/credit cards, but cash is accepted. Although the location is a bit tucked away by the train station, that won’t stop us—we're excited to return for another delicious experience!“

“We ordered the Christmas take home Meal and it was superb!! Everyone raved about the freshness. The Prime Rib was delicious and the vegetables were very tasty and the rolls and pies were the best! We will be ordering for all the Holidays meals in 2025!“

“Great place, friendly staff good portions for the price. Very clean. I highly recommend their chicken salad.“

“PHILLY SUB IS ALWAYS ON POINT PLEANTY OF MEAT AND TOPPINGS; I ALWAYS GET MINE TO GO THEY WRAP IT IN ALUMINUM FOIL THE STEAM MAKES THE BREAD SO GOOD. THE FRIES ARE ALSO ON POINT“