50 Best Delis in Philadelphia

“4th Street Delicatessen is a one of a kind city deli with tons of history and character. We ordered the Zaftig pastrami sandwich on rye, and it was absolutely worth it — the pastrami was piled high, tender, and full of flavor, and the rye bread held everything together perfectly. The portions are generous, so definitely come hungry. The service was great. Keira was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and they even gave complimentary cookies at the end, which was such a nice touch. Parking is tough, but that’s expected in the city. It is on the expensive side, but honestly, with the location and portion sizes, what can you expect? Overall, great food and great service.“

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“Good respectful staff and good food👍🏾“

“Just had my first Chubby’s hoagie and potato salad. Both were delicious!“

“Amazing hoagies and other sandwiches. The prosciutto with extra-sharp provolone and roasted red peppers is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had.“

“Amazing sandwiches and warm staff! Never disappointed when I order from here“

“We got three fresh sandwiches that were AMAZING in addition to some fresh pasta and sauce that we can’t wait to try when we get home! The customer service there was incredible. We are from out of town but we are SAD to leave this place behind!!“

“One of the best Italian food spots in the city and THE BEST cheese shops in the city.“

“I didn’t realize I was craving the sandwich until I saw it. And it tasted even better. Wish I lived closer.“

“First of all, very kind and genuine staff. Delicious food and an insane beer selection. Grab and go fruit, kimchi and other snacks. Peaceful spot to eat-in and sip a beverage for lunch. Once asked if they could stock a six-pack of a particular beer and it was on the shelves 2 days later. Grilled chicken club on multigrain bread always hits! My favorite deli in the city“

“All I can say is THANK YOU ! I ordered 2 turkey large hoagies today that were spot on! The staff was courteous, deli is clean and well stocked, and the sandwiches are fresh and made to ordered. Never disappointing. I highly recommend without being bias.“

“The only place I order a hoagie from. They are always fresh and the lunch meat is cut perfectly! Best hoagie in Philly! Staff is great, food is delicious what more do you need.“

“Great service and always accommodating. Their food is delicious. I highly recommend MiPals.“

“Best Sandwich in Philadelphia“

“One the best sandwich I've ever had.“

“This is the best hoagie I’ve had done I moved from NJ to Ohio in 1989. I’m in town and so glad I took a chance“

“The large sandwich is bursting with flavor and completely share. I got a small and hubby got the large and neither of us finished.
Wonderful owners more than willing to help you firm up a decision on what to get. I’m stuffed with Gooey goodness.
The patio seating on a wonderful 75° weather day was an added bonus .“

“place an order by phone walk 4 block to store to find out it the wrong location never look ang the menu to found out they have 2 locations on the menu top has Washington square a well as spruce street location. I ask instead Chix breast can I have Chix salad the e women on the phone said no problem. when I when to the store the owner said there was a charge for Chix salad $4.00 more than I said give the Chix breast, so she did. I said to her I am doing a review on the store. walk out of the store the owner coming running down the street after me apologize for the miss understanding and refund me my money back. thank you for fix the problem“

“my delivery route brought me around the corner, so i took my break & popped in to try Lil Nick's for the first time... got my usual, roast pork w rabe & sharp prov.... the small at $11 was honestly spectacular. slightly crispy very fresh bun, roast pork was juicy but not drowning the bun at all...... 9.5/10 bc i should've asked about a seeded bun and that's on me. I will be returning. Pics for proof. like damn.“

“Best at hot food and sandwiches awesome customer service and fast on service and good customer care always willing to help you

Parking: Large parking lot and Wawa and Duncan donuts in same parking lot lot

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“love this place. char grilled pork banh mi and tofu banh mi my favorites -- delicious and affordable. going to miss this place.“

“Review and big shout out to the great folks at Dattilios - Northeast Philly. Ordered a Steak with sharp Provolone, onions and long hots. Excellent meat to cheese ratio. Mildly chopped and flavorful steak. Family owned and operated. Incredibly nice staff of people there. Rating 8.5. Recommend it highly.“

“The Philly Cheesesteak I ordered here is probably the best I’ve ever had in this city. At first I thought maybe it was just a one off, but I stopped here a few times to grab a Philly Cheesesteak and it was still as good as the first time I’ve stopped here. Definitely better than Uncle Gus’ Steaks in Reading Terminal Market.

My only regret is coming here and discovering that nobody outside of Philadelphia can make a good Cheesesteak!“

“love the meatball parm and mozzarella balls, delicious 😋“

“You want to eat? You want a man's hoagie? You want to meet two of the nicest people? Then please go here. Being here just makes you feel good. This aint no bullshit, everything is sliced fresh so be patient. If you want a fake hoagie go somewhere else. If you want the real deal then go here. 7inch hoagie is plenty big. Bigger sizes are enough to feed a family of 6 😬. To Joe and Pam I appreciate you guy's. I mean it.“

“very good sandwiches“

“Very clean very friendly and of course delicious food I recommend it“

“My go to spot for sure! Have almost everything I need & great sandwiches . If I ever mention them not having something I need, it’s there next time I pop in.
Only complaint (if any) is that they don’t take credit cards. And sometimes get backed up during lunch since they are so popular.“

“The hoagies are huge and consistent from end to end. Be prepared to wait a couple minutes, call ahead if you can. Miss Sue's sandwiches are definitely worth the wait.
My daughter gets four senior hoagies every time she comes to visit me from South Carolina. The rice pudding is pretty good as well. They accept debit, credit, EBT and cash.“

“Wow, I stumbled across this place by accident heading to the CVS across the street.

This has now become my favorite sandwich shop. The staff are super friendly and treat you like family as soon as you walk in the door. You get friendly hellos, an actual name from the employee and let me know when your ready.

I ordered the spicy beef hoagie with black pepper cooper sharp. The beef is amazingly tender and flavorful and I've never seen that cheese anywhere else. But the same could be said for a lot of thier meats and cheeses. Where else do you find a beef tounge sandwich or roasted garlic and horseradish cheddar.

Once you order your food and move to the back to wait for it you are presented with a non stop buffet of meat and cheese slices from the sandwich chefs. They hand out generous samples of every meat and cheese that hits the cutting machine for other orders while your waiting.
I was already stuffed by the time I got my sandwich.

For great customer service, amazing samples and a variety that you would usually have to hit multiple shops for Koch's is the place to go. Bring your appetite and they'll handle the rest.“

“the best cold cut sandwiches in philly. hoagies are dime a dozen but this place has top notch old school deli options. generous portions, in/out in <4 minutes. i could eat their roast beef on rye w/ provologne and horseradish every day. also love their corn beef special. i always order both because the second i bite into one i'll crave the other.“

“I only get to order from here a few times a year unfortunately, but every time i get something from here it is great. Eggs are always cooked perfectly. They're variety is fantastic. Cupbop is always great and hardy! They are a family and very friendly people every time. This most recent experience was interesting. I placed an online order and went to pick it up and when i got there all the lights were out due to a black out. I saw someone else go inside and talked to the owners about my order, and they still made my order for me in pitch black! I have never had a restaurant do this, ever. Every time i can get down here and have time i will support them. Everyone else should as well.“

“Memphis Market is a great place to grab a quick inexpensive breakfast sandwich, cheese steak, pizza pretzels, and most other corner store needs. 95%of the staff is absolutely amazing. I've only had an issue with 1 person there on 3 occasions(out of maybe 500 trips there) and it wasn't a personal issue, just a matter of a woman smoking 2x while too close to the food, inside the store, and 1 other time when she was talking about a some pretty gross subject to another worker,(not much grosses me out, but this absolutely did) which made me cancel my order. She normally works (worked) early AM. Not sure if she is even still employed, but I usually go after lunch these days.“

“I am blown away! We came into try sandwiches we had seen on TikTok. We got the Morty and the Damien. I can’t even decide which was better or what the best part of the sandwich was because everything tasted so good. The chicken cutlets were cooked to absolute perfection. The flavor is incredible. The mortadella, prosciutto, and sopressata sliced nice and thin. The mikes hot honey worked perfectly. The roll was delicious. And You can’t beat the price for a HUGE sandwich. Will definitely be back!“

“Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm“

“I work down the street and have tried just about every hoagie in the area, and Yortys is hands down the best. Prices are too, fresh rolls, fresh meat, cheese, and toppings. Staff is quick and friendly and I can’t say that I have ever had a problem there. Being able to grab a six pack is a nice bonus when you don’t want to have to go to a beer distributor. I’ll go here as long as they are open“

“We went to Czerw's first, but they were sold out of everything but smoked kielbasa. This market was fully stocked, reasonably priced and the people(I think the owners) were very friendly and very helpful! We'll be back!“

“Food is good and staff is polite“

“Takeout restaurant. 6am-6pm

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Breakfast, Fried rice, rice bowls, noodles, hibachi, sandwiches, steaks and no pork on the premises.

Bring friends, make a big order, grab a meal for later because it’s delicious.

Pay cash or card.

Wheelchair? No problem, it’s wheelchair accessible.

Area has local security to protect businesses and pedestrians.

Parking lot.“

“Great Italian hoagie. Authentic South Philly. I do have to warn you - if you’re not familiar with authentic ingredients, like the crusty seeded bread and aged cured meats, it may not be to your liking. Hoagie commissars will love it.“

“This store,the people who own it are the kindess ,friendly,genuinely groups people,they care about our neighborhood,the are a staple in this community,,they all are one of a kind !!“

“Nice spot, near La Salle campus and it is very much needed. The service is good, the food is deliscious and they are very quick with your orders. You can use the kisok or go to the counter and use cash. The catering is very nice also.

Dietary restrictions: they will adjust most meals just ask

Parking: street parkign only

Kid-friendliness: the kids will like it but mostly older kids and adults use this location“

“Friendly staff - and great food! I do wish they stayed open a little longer during the week, though (they close @ 3PM)“

“Super friendly staff with food for every palate.“

“Hecker's Deli: Where Every Bite Steals Your Heart 🥪💖

At Hecker's Deli, the name says it all! They don’t just serve food—they hack your moments and steal your heart with every delicious bite. From their mouth-watering sandwiches to their irresistible sides, the flavors are unforgettable. 🧀🍞

The vibe here is perfect, with friendly staff who make you feel like part of the family, and an atmosphere that welcomes you every time. Whether you're visiting for a quick lunch or lingering over a meal, Hecker's Deli ensures it’s always a memorable experience. 🙌

Blessings to the amazing team at Hecker’s Deli for making every meal extraordinary! ✨“

“The Crispy chicken sandwich is super underrated! My personal favorite Sue's market item from their kitchen. The bulgogi cheesesteak is another top tier item, their kitchen is almost like its own Korean bbq. Great place needs more recognition!“

“Outstanding food and very cool vibe The complimentary music along with great food and super friendly staff ate just what the neighborhood needed !“

“If I could give them more than 5 star I would . We have known the owners from many years and nothing but amazing food and friendship. The meats, hoggies, and salads are always fresh and taste delicious. The workers are super sweet and will talk to you for hours. Nothing but love for the people and the food.“

“Wawa is closed at 900 block of Walnut Street (Feb. & March 2025), so I tried Sam's for a breakfast sandwich. Good sandwich at good price, and quick. Happy camper. There is no place to sit. Take-out only. It's a small deli and convenience store. This is my new Wawa.“

“I recently bought a hoagie from Tony’s Hoagies at 2nd and Porter because a friend of mine used to bring them meetings not to far away.She said she couldn’t get to Rocco’s so she went to Tony’s. I told her about Jeannie’s. Tony’s were pretty good I was pretty hungry which helped. When I was eating the Hoagie I couldn’t help thinking I wish I had a Jeannie’s Hoagie plus I get to talk to Jimmy McAllister who owns it while his son Steve makes it. I know a lot of the regulars so I get to catch up on some of the news in S Philly. And Jimmy is one of funniest people on the planet. I don’t know why but his Liverwurst is the best I ever had and I lived in NYC. In the mornings I often would get a BLT also outstanding and the prices you have to ask twice because they are so cheap., 7 out of 10 times I will get a coffee and sometimes to go and eat the sandwich and drink the coffee in Marconi Park a mere 10 minute walk. This Joint is a WINNER“