50 Best Delis in Philadelphia

“visited Philly 2 years ago on business and went to this spot on a whim and we were blown away with the portions. just had the pleasure of eating here a couple days ago once again and was not disappointed. the size of the sandwiches are insane and they're delicious. service was excellent, our waiter was hilarious. can't wait to go and visit again!“

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

“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 .“

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

“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! ✨“

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

“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.“

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“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!!“

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

“Good respectful staff and good food👍🏾“

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

“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“

“I’m a 78 year old lifelong hoagie eater. Nicks is hands down the best. And the Chicken cutlet sandwiches are out of this world. If you don’t like the various cutlet sandwiches I will pay for them. They are great with great Aversa bread“

“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.“

“I have been going to tanos for a while now and their food is great! I personally love the variety of water ice,drinks,candy and even chips! My personal favorite is there ham and cheese on a roll with light mayo. Overall tano is a great person and def can lighten up the mood.“

“Parkway Corner Deli is a reliable modern deli with a great selection of breakfast sandwiches, hoagies, snacks, and drinks. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite in the morning or picking up something satisfying for lunch, they’ve got you covered. The shelves are stocked with all kinds of chips and snacks, and there’s a nice variety of beers and sodas to go with your meal. Definitely worth stopping in if you’re nearby.“

“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“

“Best Sandwich in Philadelphia“

“Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm“

“We had your raviolis for the first time during the summer. They were delicious, easy to prepare and enjoyed by everyone. They have become a regular in our rotation of yummy dinners to have on the table quickly after work. Thank you for offering these enjoyable products.“

“very good sandwiches“

“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“

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

“Perfect little hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot. Counter-serve with about 10 two-top tables. Very reasonable prices. It’s almost like they haven’t gotten the memo that everything is really expensive all of a sudden. Delightful Korean ladies taking orders and delivering food to the tables. Great for quick in-and-out breakfast on the way to work. They also have extensive lunch and Korean specialty menus. Dine-in or carry-out options“

“Came here for the first time after seeing the highly rated reviews. Wow, they are well-deserved! Almost hidden in the Jewelers' Row District is a small, hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop that will have you leaving with a big impression: their hoagies are just fantastic! I ordered a 10" roast beef hoagie with lettuce, onion, tomato, hot peppers, provolone, and mayo, and almost had difficulty finishing it because the sub was packed! Everything tasted fresh, and I was pleasantly surprised that the hot peppers actually had some heat to them.Pam, who rang me up, is a very sweet person, and the shop is run by her and Joe. The owners recommend calling in to place orders as it takes some time to slice everything fresh, and today they actually sold out early afternoon as I was finishing my hoagie. Keep in mind this was a Wednesday. Needless to say, I will be coming back!“

“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.“

“Ferrantes is the best. Traditional butcher who can get you great meats and more. Get slices of filet marinated to grill. Crown roasts of pork for special occasions. Have a special recipe for a filing? Bring it in and they will put it all together and tie it up. Don't know what I would do without them. Great caterers too. They do it all!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“everything is so fresh and delicious!!“

“We had the corned beef and smoked turkey combos, and all of it was delicious! Quality ingredients put together in the perfect proportions for a completely satisfying meal. The service was also fast and friendly, making for a perfect experience. 10/10 would definitely recommend!“

“Not sure what a previous review meant. I was just there- shelves are well stocked. The deli makes delicious sandwiches (big enough for 2 meals), plus some hot food and breakfast. Heshsni is the sweetest cashier- everyone loves seeing her. Tables and chairs outside.

Dietary restrictions: They make sandwiches to order.

Parking: Usually just walk here, but there’s parking in the area.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly!

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible!“

“My first time here was today shortly after they opened. Searched Italian delis in S. Philly, Antonio's got great reviews so it was an easy pick. I got the chk. cutlet sandwich with pepper cheese, long hots & hot pepper spread. Delicious...just a very good sandwich. Definitely gonna check out other menu items in the future.“

“What can I say Sunny and Tina great family business.

Kid-friendliness: No! 👎🏾 Definitely an adult atmosphere alcohol and gambling is legal here. But there is a convenience store in the front.

Wheelchair accessibility: Unfortunately no but they do have someone that can help you buy whatever you need.“

“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!“

“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 !!“

“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.“

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

“This hoagie shop delivers quality (Deitz & Watson) lunch meats with a smile! You can have your hoagie made by them, or buy the rolls and lunch meat to make your own at home. When I order my hoagie I ask her to make it the opposite way she makes others, which is the correct way to make the sandwich. For some reason she thinks the lettuce and veggies should go on first, then cheese and lunch meat. I know I won't be able to eat a whole hoagie in one sitting and I'll have to wrap half back up for later. If the lettuce is what makes contact with the bun, the hoagie will be soggy later on. For me it should be cheese, meat, lettuce and veggies (on top) in that order. Picky? I think not. I ask for this because I like her shop and I want to support her small business, she doesn't mind at all. If you want your sandwich made the conventional way, you'll have to ask.While the worker or owner are making my sandwich, I check out what she has in her store. I like to get a big pickle, chips, and rice pudding. I get the rice pudding immediately because there may only be a few and someone else might choose this popular dessert. I check her freezers for good tv dinners and for water ices. The water ice is pre-portioned and prepackaged but still yummy. It's easy to just grab one. There Are other groceries available here, so I can grab what I need quickly.The owner is super nice, I consider her my friend. Always pleasant and smiling, I'm happy to give her my business at every opportunity. So, try calling ahead because the shop can be busy, and enjoy a banging sandwich from party time!“

“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.“

“Food is good and staff is polite“

“For anyone staying at the Fairfield across the street, this place is money (only way to put it!). Great little deli/convenience store which has everyday needs and food. Basic groceries, water, snacks, etc. didn’t get to try any of the hot food, but it looked good. Prices are decent too - compared to NYC delis.“

“Super friendly staff with food for every palate.“

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

“This is a very nice and clean corner store where everyone is friendly and nice also down to help you find something and everyone has such a good vibe“

“4 minutes ago NEW Today I ordered a hoagie through grub hub, but when I received my order there was a mistake. After a quick call to the deli I was able to speak with one of the employees (who was very nice, professional and apologetic even though I know we all make mistakes and there were no hard feelings) but she and the manager were able to correct the order and even redeliver themselves! When I received the correct order and opened the bag they had a very sweet message with a nice treat to enjoy later. I rarely leave reviews and I feel as though most people focus on the negatives but this time I wanted to really highlight GREAT costumer service and their delicious food! Kudos to this great local deli!“

“Going into city line deli for the first time in 35 years this place has a special place in my heart because this is one of the first jobs I ever had when I was a kid from 1983 to 1986and met my best friend for life there. I certainly didn’t know what to expect when I walked in having such fond memories. I hope it hadn’t changed too much when I walked in that feeling of the 80s came back a little bit, there were some minor changes at the front door. There used to be a register where everybody would pay their check that is moved to the center in between the deli and the cooking area, across from the deli used to be refrigeration cases with all of your retail cheeses, dairy products and other items those are no longer there. The seating has stayed the same with a few changes in the back. There is no more seating towards the back door, which leads down to the bathroom Overall though this still has The look in the feel of the old deli reminiscent of good old times I saw that they had a number counter for customers when they are busy, and I’ll be darned if that is not the same number counter we had and used back in the 80s. It has not changed. The menu is classic Jewish style deli with some twists and new items while the customer base has changed over the years. It seems that they’re still quite a few People that enjoy A good Philadelphia Jewish deli like this I ordered an everything bagel toasted with olive oil, lettuce, tomato, onion, and green peppers and Kalamata olives on the side being vegan. I took out the smoked salmon, but that is something that I would eat every week growing up as a kid minus the smoked salmon. The sandwich was absolutely delicious Brought back so many memories Kalamata I know they’re only olives, but I absolutely love them with this sandwich the saltines of it along with the fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and green pepper. It’s just so delicious. My friend had a smoked salmon Benedict, which he did like very much while they weren’t that busy our waitress was very nice. The kitchen was a little bit backed up with orders from takeout this did not bother me. I was just glad to be here back in the 80s and the 90s this place was so busy. We would have 6 to 7 waitresses on at a time and the weekend was absurd Friday Saturday there was a line out the door and Sunday you would be lucky to get in. It was the place to be when we received our check I was astonished this place actually is affordable and a good value and will be someplace that I visit more often because of that I just hope I can get out here more often. Very nice people. That have taken over this business if you like, old-school corn, beef sandwiches, smoked fish, platters, and homemade soups. This is the place for you.“