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!“

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

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

“Best Sandwich in Philadelphia“

“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“

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“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.“

“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!!“

“Good respectful staff and good food👍🏾“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“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“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“Got a turkey and provolone on a sesame roll. By far the best sandwich I have had in years. My girlfriend and I always talk about this place when we talk about Philly. The atmosphere is very comfortable and the employees (one of which I assume is joe) are super nice and very inviting. If I'm back in Philly, I will definitely be visiting here again.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 lunch counter. I had the corned beef on rye special. The meat was sliced paper thin, piled high with cole slaw and Russian dressing as a rye bread sandwich, served with Goods potato chips and a drink, I chose Coke 0. The server was attentive and the food was prepared quickly. Very tasty. Will eat here again when I'm in Center City.“

“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“

“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.“

“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 !!“

“Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm“

“My niece ordered a tuna hoagie for me last week AND it was delicious. The tuna was fresh!!!
Today I ordered a buffalo chicken & cheese hoagie for myself and tuna for my husband. They were both delicious. The 25 minute drive is worth it. Customer service is also top tier. Yortys is number one in my book!!!!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“An absolute must at Reading Terminal Market. A fine collection of meats, cheeses, and pickles for incredibly affordable prices!

The staff were lovely and attentive and made the whole purchasing experience easy and personalized.

While Reading Terminal Market can get incredibly busy, Riehl feels like it is in the perfect spot to afford the crowds and noise.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

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