50 Best Delis near West Islip

“I’m writing this review because places like this genuinely deserve recognition, and I want more people to support a business that clearly cares about its customers.

For about a year now, I’ve been going to the West Islip library to study (I’m a student at Suffolk County Community College). I live in Deer Park, and the Deer Park library just doesn’t compare—it’s not a great environment. West Islip is quiet, comfortable, and actually lets me focus. On the way there, I’ve passed this deli countless times and never bothered going in.

A couple months ago, I noticed they had burgers on the sign, which made me think they probably had more variety than just typical deli sandwiches. Today, after class, I was craving a bacon, egg, and cheese and decided—on a whim at a red light—to finally stop in instead of going somewhere else.

Right away, I could tell this place was different. They had CALPICO and RAMUNE in multiple flavors, plus a variety of ramen and Asian snacks. That’s not something you usually see in a deli, and it immediately stood out to me.

But what really made this place unforgettable was the service.

It’s run by what seems like an older Korean couple, and they were some of the kindest, most welcoming people I’ve ever met in any food spot. Not the usual rushed, impatient “what do you want?” kind of interaction you sometimes get at delis. They greeted me warmly and made me feel completely comfortable—like I was being welcomed into someone’s home.

When I grabbed a room-temperature drink, they immediately told me they had cold ones, walked me over to the fridge, and helped me pick a flavor. They even took the warm one from my hand to put it back for me. It was such a simple moment, but it showed how much they genuinely care.

For context, I study culinary arts and I’m currently trying to get into the food industry, so I pay attention to service and how businesses are run. This is exactly how it should be done. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in their business.

The food was great too. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese with hot sauce and ketchup, and the hot sauce was different from the usual—in a really good way. It wasn’t just thrown together; it felt like they actually cared about making it right.

I walked in feeling kind of down—it was just one of those Mondays—but I left in a completely different mood. Hours later, I’m still thinking about how kind they were.

I’m not even exaggerating when I say this—I would take a bullet for these people. That’s how genuinely good they were to me. If they were hiring, I would work for them in a heartbeat and stay there as long as the place exists. I truly want nothing but success for them.

The total came out to about $17, but that included two imported drinks, so it makes sense. And honestly, I don’t regret it at all. I’d gladly spend my money here again.

This is officially my new go-to spot every time I go to the library. I’d rather come here than go to Dunkin’, 7-Eleven, or anywhere else.

I love this place. I mean that seriously. Even if I’m not getting a full meal, I’d go out of my way just to grab a drink or a bag of chips to support them.

If you’re anywhere near West Islip, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Businesses like this deserve to succeed.“

“Great people, good food. The chicken wings are amazing! Chicken cutlets too. Recommend stopping by and seeing Jay or Vinnie -- they rock.“

“I have eaten food from Captree Deli on various occasions through the years. Always very good, fresh food. Yesterday, 8/3/24, I catered a small hero, salads and pickles for a small group of friends. I was very happy with everything! The food was fresh and delicious, they did a beautiful presentation and provided great serving utensils with the order. Made it all that much easier. They are seasoned at this. It was an easy, seamless process. Thank you Captree Deli!!! You get high marks from me!!!“

“The SPK deli has a fantastic selection of foods. Katya is adorable, she's an amazing Baker and cook. She can cook anything so delicious soups sandwiches great hot lunches. Pete is a great guy who works there .also. totally pleasant atmosphere. You go there once and you will go back again.“

“I have been getting egg sandwiches from 117 for a couple of years now. We already know that no one makes a better egg sandwich for multiple reasons BUT LET ME TELL YOU. I just got a chicken cutlet sandwich for the first time from them and i feel obligated to let everyone know it was HANDS DOWN THE BEST CHICKEN CUTLET SANDWICH I HAVE EVER ATE IN MY LIFE. This whole time i always got egg sandwiches and today for lunch i went with the cutlet sandwich. I still can’t believe how good this was, and i have tried almost every egg sandwich and chicken cutlet in the islips. I promise you there’s no one that makes them better.“

“I stopped by this deli for the first time not knowing it was cash only. Without hesitation, Tammy kindly let me Venmo her, and on top of that, she welcomed me with free muffins. She was extremely generous and nice. Great food, great service. I’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Tammy!“

“Super fresh, great variety and helpful, friendly staff! This was my first time there and I'll be back. The owner and I had a lovely chat, and he gave me a fresh piece of fruit along with my tuna sandwich!“

“A landmark in Islip! New owner John and staff are awesome. Kleibers Deli has improved in so many ways but still has that down home country charm. The food is amazing!! So happy to have them so close to home. Love walking there for breakfast with my dogs who are always welcome and treated to some bacon every time we go. From small snacks, sandwiches to catering Kleibers is a hidden gem you’ll definitely want to try!!“

“Our Christmas Eve was catered by Anthony’s Deli and the food was delicious! Not a single thing left, amazing staff, logistics, price and most important quality of the food was more than we could have asked. I highly recommend them and will certainly be using them again and again!“

“My friend s try the new leggios deli the new owner s are amazing they make a excellent Italian chicken bacon ranch hero and an amazing pastrami sandwich they also make egg sandwich s“

“Jamie n Herb and the staff are the best! The put some much effort into everything they make! You wont find a better deli n catered food then Reyes deli. If i had to pick one thing which is hard i wouldpick the yankee hero pressed!(italian hero) Its amazing!!Thanx guys your the best.❤️“

“If you do not speak Polish, hope you are up for a fun adventure. They wrote the names of what we ordered on the boxes and we goggled the translations as we were eating! The food was delicious!“

“Best deli in the area and even in these hard times theyve managed to keep my family fed, while still maintaining our safety, by offering curbside to go. Awesome food (gotta try their new soups!), awesome people, and just really appreciate them giving a little piece of normalcy during these trying times.“

“So happy I discovered this place! Right across from the hospital and run by a really wonderful family, super quick and inexpensive too. I work down the block and have gotten breakfast and lunch here every day for the last few weeks and never been disappointed. One of the best bacon/sausage egg and cheeses i’ve had on long island. Chicken cutlets are made fresh and lots of good drink options and snacks as well.“

“Burns Park Deli catered my event this weekend all the food was great (both hot and cold). My only issue was we had to much. 5 of 5 stars.“

“Absolutely amazing spot! The food here is authentic and delicious some of the best Dominican food around. Portions are great the flavors are on point and everything tastes homemade. The prices are very good especially for the quality and freshness you get. Service is friendly and the atmosphere feels welcoming. Definitely a go-to lunch and dinner spot for me. Highly recommend!“

“First time ordering catering food from j n g i usally go there for lunch once or twice a month i ordered the 139.99$ package for superbowl The food was amaZing well preped and the hero was so packed and filling deff worth the money � everyone was pleased w the food thank you j n g came out great“

“Great“

“Best Spanish food around...Always hot and fresh...The people working there are always so friendly..My favorite spot!!5 stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“This is a classic polish deli with GREAT food! The sauerkraut pierogies were excellen. The pork cutlet dinner with real mashed potatoes, gravy, cucumber & carrot salad were DELICIOUS & very generous portions. There use to be a very large polish market & deli across the street, but it is gone!“

“SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ITALIAN DELI“

“If you’re looking for delicious, authentic Dominican food at a great price, this is the spot for you! The menu offers a huge variety of options daily, and everything is super affordable. There’s usually a line, which says a lot about how good the food is. The owner or manager is always kind and welcoming, adding to the overall experience. The atmosphere reminds me of Queens—casual and lively. While there’s seating available, it’s more of a grab-and-go kind of place, and I always take my food to go. Highly recommend!“

“I had a suprise 60 th and the Garage was excellent. Everyone loved the food and of course the main guy Big Frank Thank you again for everything“

“You just can’t beat Jessens Deli.“

“This place is one of those spots where you can get a good bagel/breakfast sandwich and make sure it’s made to your liking. The owner is very accommodating and will make things that is not on the menu. I was craving a Pizza Bagel and he was able to make one. Good and honest people- they are on DoorDash and Uber too. Hope they create a rewards program!“

“Straight up excellent food. Get the oatmeal on the morning 2$ and also lunch rice beans and chicken/ beef/ pork is always delicious. Salads and sides as well. Always get coffee or coconut water. Well priced and delicious. Thank you to all the hard working people that help the community here !“

“So I go to Whitman vacuum to get one of my girlfriends sewing machines fixed. They tell me that they need some time to look at it and tell me to come back in about an hour so now I’m thinking that I’d really like something to eat so I really don’t know what’s around me and I open up perplexity and ask perplexity to find me a place where I can get a nice deli sandwich so the first one that pops up is deli Works I take the ride down 110 turn up Walt Whitman Rd. And there it is on the right hand side nice parking lot I go in. I tell the story and everything and ask for my sausage, egg and cheese with potatoes. They’re very friendly in there. I share the story about Perplexity. The place is a beautiful deli. It looks like they’re really set up to to make a lot of food for the food rushes around here. The sandwich comes to a little over eight dollars with a coffee. How do you beat that and it’s fantastic. Even better they have their coffee absolutely dialed in. I would come here just for a cup of coffee fantastic place.“

“Great food! Great personality! Very clean!“

“GREAT DELI HAS BEEN HERE FOR YEARS.THEY TERAT EVERONE LIKE FAMILY THIS PLACE HAS GREAT CUTOMER SERVICE. AND BREAKFAST IS ALWAYS AMAZING.“

“So authentic. Fresh ingredients! Amazing food. Loved everything...great homemade tacos and sauces✔️ Finally found my favorite spot.“

“I genuinly could not recommend Melville Deli more. I went in with a friend to try their Tik Tok famous chicken Cesar salad wrap. The wrap was beyond anything I have ever tasted. But, more importantly than that, the service was incredible. The owner and his wife were so giving and so sweet. I will surely be back!“

“The best deli !!! & the people who work there are the best!!❤️ highly recommend 😊😊“

“Very large variety of all kind of food to choose“

“I love the food here omg I come here everyday“

“This deli is a gem! Really affordable food with amazing flavor… So much food variety. Restrooms are clean and there’s a lot of parking outside. Today I had the Roadhouse Panini along with a homemade lemonade and it was the perfect combo!“

“Always been here many moons... Service very professional and environment as well helpful to the customer... I made a custom sandwich I bet it might be a hit .... Everything egg bagel with turkey and jalapeno cheese light toasted... Pass ...“

“Loved the mash-up of Honduran favorites and Italian American deli must haves. The breakfast items look inviting as well..looks.like a.good spot to pick up a well made breakfast and lunch that are so appetizing. The deli is inviting but a bit small. Only comfortable for takeout and seating for 1 or 2 people“

“I’ve been a regular customer for a while and even though prices have escalated every where they continue to provide only the best branded ingredients that make you appreciate their business and food , you want quality food this is the place I recommend“

“We didn’t have the food long enough to take pictures 😅 but we are so happy we stoped at Salpino’s to try them out. We purchased three sandwiches 2 of “ the classic “ and 1 of “ the supreme “ . We also purchased the Farfalle pasta salad and chicken Caesar pasta salad. The chicken Caesar pasta salad is my new favorite thing in life… I want it every day 😂 We also purchased the prosciutto bread. Everything was amazing. Including the employees. It was an all around great experience and we cannot wait to take the 45 minute drive to go back!“

“This place is home to whoever comes here. The food is home to whoever tastes it. This place is whole heartedly the best place on the island. Everything in one. This place makes the spirit and the soul happy.

Kid-friendliness: Family.“

“Great deli, generous portions, quick service, awesome staff.“

“i come here everyday for lunch and all the hot food and sandwiches are always delicious and super fresh. The Roast beef is my favorite! they said they make it in-house and you can tell. Super juicy and flavorful.Food is always fresh. Staff is great.“

“I am new to the neighborhood, found Danny's by luck. I ordered breakfast egg sandwiches, the food was very good, everyone liked the food. Friendly staff, and clean business, I will return and recommend Danny's to my friends and family.“

“If you want fresh then this is the market to shop at. Everything is always so nicely prepared, packaged. The staff is amazing, and the store is well organized and clean. I get my chicken cutlets from here some cheeses, and shelf products wouldn’t go anywhere else. :))“

“Todo. Una experiencia muy bonita y excelente atención. Recomendado. 😇😌“

“We got a chicken cutlet 3ft hero and deli wraps platter for an office party and everyone was raving about them. super easy to order and they delivered. we're already talking about ordering from them again.“

“Great food! Fair price.
For those who are about to make a call for lunch I suggest call a head of time. Because keli s deli gets very busy during lunch hours.
Again great food!
Definitely recommended!
😋“

“Recently moved from Brooklyn to lindenhurst. Had the biggest craving for a classic Brooklyn bodega chopped Cheese!! A+!! The sandwich was fresh and delicious!!! I definitely found my spot to cure my bodega cravings!! Jeremy... Nice meeting you bro!!“

“My family and I have been going to this place when they opened Los hermanos. We constantly go there almost daily to get what we need and the people are nice. They now serve hot food and we just got breakfast sandwiches and they were awesome. Always going back.“

“Went at 11AM on a Sunday. The parking lot was a puzzle of cars trying to get in and out and just parking anywhere they could. There was a minimal line inside. We had the steak, the chicken and the Cuban sandwiches. They were all AMAZING. The chicken and the Cuban melted my fat heart. I then ordered some to go for later on, since I live in Queens. I hope I'm out by this area again so I can order it again. Cash only, and don't look for cleanliness, just order and enjoy.“