50 Best Delis near Elmwood Park

“I was renovating my house over the summer and my kitchen was out of commission for four months. We ate lunch here practically the entire time. I NEVER had a bad dish! The staff is friendly, the place is clean and the food is AMAZING! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“High quality food and top notch service. The online market and delivery offered this year have been fantastic and very convenient. Highly recommend.“

“Great food. Nice clean space and all the guys there are super friendly“

“Stopped before Jets game for sub…. Great people! Super friendly and the subs were awesome! So much MEAT!!!“

“This one the BEST rice ball I have ever had!!“

“Amazing food, very clean environment. Great staff. Beyond reasonable prices!!!! Strongly recommend.“

“The taste profile is spot on. One of the better Italian Deli in the vicinity. High food quality. The place is clean and the staff and owner are very down to earth and humble.“

“I love this place for so many reasons. They deliver. They assist and carry you purchase to your car. The food is verr good ! Get the White pizza with Broccoli and Meat Lasagna with Eggplant Parm.“

“good food and lot's of variety to choose from“

“Plain bagel with veggie cream cheese 👌 just amazing. Perfect about of cream cheese in my opinion, and triple wrapped so it stayed warm and soft to eat when I got back to my destination.
Staff were so kind. It was quick to get in and out also.“

“great heroes. delicious, filling, well priced, quality meats.“

“Always a great experience at the deli. The owner is very personable and accommodating.“

“Went here with a couple of my friends the other day and ordered the knockout steak and fries and i’m not gonna lie they say colonial grill is the best, in my opinion this spot is where it’s at. Steak cooked just right everything just amazing keep up the good work terrace ave deli🙏🏾..“

“This cafe was across from my hotel room. Happy I came here their coffee was the best I’ve had in New York and loved that it kept on getting topped up like in the movies (from Sydney). I had breakfast which was delicious but they also hace a wide variety, excellent customer service.“

“Great owner, friendly staff, and an awesome deli counter. Fresh Mozzarella is store made and is some of the best I’ve ever had. The owner has special ordered coffee upon request for me. Ridgefield Park Liquor & Deli is a great community store!“

“One of the best, hands down.“

“Delicious food prepared with such love and care. You will enjoy every morsel😁“

“Excellent Food and service. Top Notch!!!!!“

“This place has been around for as long as I can remember. I vaguely remember them being in a different location though.....on the corner adjacent to them.....where CVS is now (they expanded that space. The place is small with no tables. There's just a couple of stools by the window. We always order delivery though. Family run by husband, wife and son. They are all very nice and delivery is always within 30 minutes. I've tried a bunch of things from there. Egg sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, BLTs, burgers, pasta salad, fries etc. I haven't disliked anything. Their fries are a must get! Not sure why they're so good, but they are. As for the pricing, everything is under $10 which is great! Definitely check them out!“

“Just had their cheese ravioli and manicotti. Wow! The manicotti was so delicious and creamy. Absolute heaven! And the ravioli were the best I’ve ever tasted. Deluxe! I’ll definitely be traveling the 1 hour+ up to Nutley to pick up more.“

“The best sandwiches in the area“

“The reviews are all true . This is real deal Italian neighborhood food ! Homemade soups, cold sandwiches that don’t cut corners, hot subs done properly, liquor available, and genuinely good service from a family-run spot planted in one of New Jersey’s strongest Italian communities.

The power move is the steam table in the back. That’s where the nonna cooks whatever she felt like winning with that day.

Daily specials, rotating, well seasoned, zero shortcuts. I’ve tried several. They don’t miss EVER 🔥🔥

Daily specials change constantly and are posted on their website. Skip the trendy places pretending to do this. This one actually does“

“😋 We eat at this restaurant whenever we travel from VA. to RI. Every meal is delicious! Everyone is friendly. We love this place!😎“

“This deli is a great addition to the landscape of our small town! It's cozy, clean, and inviting, and of course has great food made to order. Short story... one evening I was running late to work on second shift. Michelle had already closed, but was still inside cleaning. She let me in, and made me the two sandwiches I requested without hesitation. I will never forget that. Thanks Michelle! Keep up the great work!“

“The #1 and the Chicken, Eggplant, or Meatball Parmigiana Sandwiches are literally perfect on every level. Expertly sliced, sized and also very fairly priced. The Daily Homemade soups are great as are the Daily Specials. If I lived closer I'd eat lunch here daily. Cash $$ only.“

“Everything delicious: Best Italian sub sandwich; eggplant parmigiana. Going years. No exaggeration“

“Simple excellent food.“

“We visited this spot specifically for the pastrami, and it did not disappoint. It has a milder flavor compared to Katz's, which I actually prefer since it allowed me to finish the whole sandwich in one go. Katz's meat is so intensely flavorful that I usually need to take a break and cleanse my palate before I can finish later. This place is a fantastic alternative if you're in Jersey. The prices are reasonable, and the 8 oz option is perfect for satisfying your craving without breaking the bank. The Knish and macaroni salad were delicious as well. They give you delicious pickles. We’ll definitely be returning often. Update January 2026. Stopped by for some pastrami sandwiches. They are still delicious and worth every penny. Hot dog special this week, $2.00. They were flavorful with an awesome snap.“

“The best catering around! Whether it be breakfast, lunch, dinner, Thanksgiving, it's all amazing!“

“Just had my son’s graduation party catered by La Strada. My guests raved about the food. My cousins and I are bonafide foodies, and we all agreed the food was outstanding. Additionally, the quantity of everything was plentiful. Today, I’ve gotten texts and calls about the delicious leftovers! This place gets my highest recommendation. Truly exceptional.“

“Food was amazing ordered the chopped cheese, the papaya dog and those loaded fries that come with chicken, cilantro, etc.
Heard a lot about this place will definitely order them again very convenient super quick super good quality food as well. The chopped cheese was phenomenal. 10/10“

“Really nice place to eat everyday, the 10$ meal is just really generous, if you eat a lot this is the place for you. I'm only speaking of 10$ meal. There are more things on the menu. Add a nice costumer service and this place is just great, I just had lunch in Newark, for ... like the same amount of food or less and it cost me 33$, I wish I was near Rancho Deli...“

“I had to order last minute for my daughter's St. Marys high school teachers appreciation week. The owner was amazing. Not only did he take my huge order last minute...he delivered it in time for lunch for the teachers and staff!!! They loved it. Fresh and delicious....the turkey and provolone ...and Spicy Italian were a crowd pleaser!!! Will definitely order again...and highly recommend ? ? ?“

“Not only is the food great, but they are incredibly friendly and remember everyone who comes through. By my 4th visit they had my order memorized and when I lost my voice I didn’t even have to say a word and they took amazing care of my lunch experience. I only have a short lunch window each day and every time I’m there, without fail, they are able to give me a quick and convenient experience without sacrificing the pleasant atmosphere.“

“Ruth helped me with creating a charcuterie selection for my Aunt's funeral this past weekend. I placed the order with her Thursday and she had everything done for me on Friday. The arrangement of food was wonderful and her kindness does not go unnoticed. Thank you Ruth and I highly recommend using them for your antipasto and other food arrangements.“

“Got a turkey melt the first time it was great 10/10. Went back again they were all out but the guy made me something similar n it was just as good 10/10 !! Also great price I got one turkey melt bag of chips a soda and Mac n cheese for 20$! It’s good quality too“

“I tried this place for lunch and the sandwhiches here are great, fresh bread, well-dressed and cooked Halal meats... << It is so hard to find places that only serves Halal meats in Hackensack.

This place is truely a hidden gem in Hackensack for a quick bite for lunch. I will be coming here more often for lunch, as I would like to try other items on their menu.“

“The Best 🌟🌟🌟🌟 reminds me of my Nona and PopPop’s house every Sunday.“

“Amazing place. Our favorite in NYC. Great food. Wonderful people.“

“Just recently found out this deli offers full meals on Friday. We pick it up before they close and it serves 8-10 people. This week is pesto Chicken breast, linguine in a light olive oil and onions (or maybe shallots) and sun dries tomatoes. Salad, dressing and bread.Last week was meatloaf (to die for), mashed potatoes, sautéed string beans and of course, bread and salad. It lasted me all week for lunches at work.“

“This place blew me away. The food was great and the portions are great too you’re paying for quality. On top of the great food you’re being greeted by amazing staff. My friend told me about this spot and before telling me anything about the food he told me about the people who work there. When I walked in I was treated as a friend not a customer I felt very welcomed. I could tell this staff member puts people first and respects everyone. I’m definitely going to keep sharing this spot to my friends and people I know“

“My 16 yr old son insists that we go to Wyckoff Deli several times per week after school for their phenomenal fresh turkey BLT on toasted multigrain bread with mayo. If you like turkey carved off the bone and bacon cooked just right, this is the place! Try it. You will not be disappointed. And you can’t beat the friendly and accommodating staff!“

“Absolutely the best bagel there is. Each one no matter the flavor is a delight. And their food that they put on the bagel is delicious. Get there before 3;30 PM if you want sliced cheese because they close the slicer at 3;30. I know if I get there at 3;32 PM the slicer is off. So I get tuna fish instead and it’s about as good as it gets. The staff is friendly and do a good job. What a place!“

“They’re food never disappoints! I personally love their classic Italian sub and tuna salad, but they’re famous for their eggplant parm and soups.“

“Great spot with a solid menu and a really nice vibe. I was especially happy to see they offer vegan food options too, which aren’t just afterthoughts. Everything we tried was fresh and flavorful, and the service was friendly. Definitely a place I’d come back to.“

“Their home-made hot foods are amazing as well as their sandwhiches and prices. It is closer than Hoboken for me as well! Been a fan favorite for years 🤩“

“Materas’s really came through when i needed catering in a hurry due to an unexpected family emergency. I dropped in with zero notice and they were able to help me with feeding dozens of people within 30 minutes. The food was awesome as always. Kudos to Matera’s. Truly wonderful people.“

“Was wanting to try a deli sandwich from a local deli and this place did not disappoint. Had the Italian combo on a hoagie and it was absolutely delicious! Loved the staff as well. They were so kind to offer us a small, quaint table in the back of the deli.“

“One of the most delicious turkey sandwiches I’ve ever had. I am so happy Stephanie, one of our teachers arranged to have a creative twist on a Thanksgiving teacher luncheon! It turned out to be a wonderful time had by all, because of such scrumptious sandwiches! Will definitely be going back again for second’s third’s, fourth’s……………….“

“I have made a point to visit this place on every trip to NYC since I first found it in 2021. You will not find better vibes nor a better BEC. I’m very happy to see they’ve expanded into a little bar area and can’t wait to come back at night and enjoy a drink.“