50 Best Delis in Philadelphia

“My girlfriend and I were both feeling like absolute sickness, and after a long, brutal day at work, a hot bowl of matzoh ball soup was sounding suspiciously like the only thing that could save us. Famous 4th Street came through, and then some. The GM, Kevin, went out of his way to deliver a bag of goods large enough to feed a small army. Matzoh balls the size of a doggo’s skull. Kugel slices the size of a phone book. The kind of Jewish deli generosity that makes you want to write a google review from your deathbed. We really appreciate the care Kevin put into making sure we were fed and happy. Thank you!!“

“Thanks for making this page and continuously following the case until justice was served and Kane was safely returned home. Cats are often overlooked and underreported on in these types of crimes but you made sure no one forgot what happened to him. You make Saratoga a better place!“

“Good respectful staff and good food👍🏾“

“Stopped in again today with family. Unbelievable as usual. It was my dad's first visit. He couldn't believe how friendly and knowledgeable the staff was, felt like the city he grew up in. The Bruschetta Cutlet sandwiches were amazing and your Italian hoagie can't be beat. A definite must try“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Best hashbrowns in town! Good breakfast sandwiches. Very friendly staff. Full selection of drinks, candy, snacks as well. They also carry alcoholic drinks. Sitting area on the back for dine-in. Very clean, great vibes inside. Well worth a visit!“

“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.“

“Best Sandwich in Philadelphia“

“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“

“Koch’s is a neighborhood institution that has seemingly been here forever. Their custom-made sandwiches are huge and delicious. The generous ownership will entertain and feed you while your order is prepared. There’s also a great variety of drinks, snacks, and health food offerings that can’t be found at other local establishments. It’s a neighborhood gem that should not be missed!“

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

“Today I ordered 2 small hoagies. Turkey London broil and Italian along with a Ruben and two containers of fruit. Everything was nice and fresh and I really love the bread. I always say that I’m going to order another kind of hoagie, but I always end up with the turkey London broil, which is my favorite.
Friendly staff and great customer service.“

“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 the best sandwich I've ever had.“

“The best place for breakfast and Lunch 🥪 100% Beef lovers. Also fresh cheese cake 🍰 2 slices each. Delicious every day nice and clean. 🙏🙏🙏 please visit #Hershel’s East Side Deli“

“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.“

“Came in for a bulgogi cheesesteak and it was delicious. Has a sweet flavor to it so if you don’t like sweet try something else. The onion rings were torch, they were fried in beer batter and they were humongous. Kimchi is made in house by mama herself. Hidden Gem for sureeee“

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

“Love them, absolutely wonderful Polish store.“

“Best Sandwich in Philadelphia“

“Fantastic Corned Beef Sandwich at Reading Terminal Market! 🥪

Hatville Deli was another great stop during our visit to Reading Terminal Market! There are SO many things on the menu that I wanted to try, and honestly, narrowing it down to just one choice was tough. There’s plenty here that I’d love to come back and sample on a future visit!

Ultimately, I decided to go with their popular Corned Beef Sandwich, and I’m so glad I did. It was fantastic! The corned beef was delicious, and the coleslaw added a really nice crunch that complemented the sandwich perfectly. That combination of savoury meat and fresh, crunchy slaw made for a seriously satisfying bite.

Reading Terminal Market has no shortage of incredible food options, so it’s always great when a place lives up to the anticipation. Hatville Deli definitely delivered for me!

My only regret is that I didn’t have enough room in my stomach to try more of the menu. There are so many other things here that caught my eye, so I’d absolutely return to explore more of what they offer.

If you’re visiting Reading Terminal Market and looking for a delicious sandwich, Hatville Deli is well worth checking out. Their Corned Beef Sandwich gets a big thumbs-up from me!

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“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.“

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

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

“Clean restaurant and the food is AMAZINGG. In a world where everything is getting more expensive (and not justifying that price increase), this place actually gives you a really good amount of food for what you order (i got the double bacon cheeseburger, it was amazing).“

“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“

“Great place very welcoming, tiny is the best, very friendly, nice, respectful, takes her time to get to know her customers, overall great place, the food is amazing, good portions for the price, takes cash or card, great homemade drinks the fruit punch is my favorite, overall my goto every time im in South Philly“

“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! ✨“

“Really awesome hidden gem of a place tucked behind a jewelry store!! This place is right by my work and I saw the glowing reviews and thought I’d stop in to give it a try. Both the owners are very kind! The wife took my order and she was sweet and helpful. They have extremely generous portions. I ate half of a 7 inch hoagie and was full. They really stuff them! I got a turkey and I got an Italian for a friend, both were great! Nice they include a small bag of chips for free as well. Will for sure be back.“

“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 .“

“Food is good and staff is polite“

“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“

“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 visited this spring and originally planned to order the chicken cutlet, but I ended up choosing the meatball sub instead. It was absolutely delicious, I ate the entire thing in one sitting! The service was equally impressive; one of the owners was kind enough to give me a free bottle of water. I am already looking forward to my next trip to Philly this fall because I will definitely be coming back here.“

“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 the meatball parm and mozzarella balls, delicious 😋“

“very good sandwiches“

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

“Staff was great; kind and thoughtful. Place was kind of messy but not dirty, they just sell a lot of stuff and theres no where for them to store the excess, no fault of their own. If I lived closer this would be my go to deli. The meat was freshly sliced, the prices were reasonable, and theres a park across the street to eat and watch life go by. Nice selection on the menu including falafel.“

“Super friendly staff with food for every palate.“

“Best around! Love this place!“

“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.“

“SOME FIRE SANDOS UP IN THIS PLACEEEEEEEE“

“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“

“Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm“

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

“Hong Kong Deli: Exceeding Expectations! 🥡🍜

At Hong Kong Deli, you're sure to find all your favorite essentials and more. The flavors are on point, delivering exactly what you hope for—and even a bit more! The friendly staff creates a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit enjoyable. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or stocking up on essentials, this place has got you covered. Blessing up to everyone there for their hard work and great service! 🙌🌟“