50 Best Delis in Philadelphia

“I’ve ordered from 4th St both for delivery and in-store. It’s fantastic and worth every single cent. The old deli feel inside and the amazing selection of pastries almost makes it hard to come in without wanting to take everything home with you. I definitely recommend everyone try their favorite deli sandwich here.“

“This was the best pastrami sandwich I ever had! Amazing.“

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

“Heckers son still owns it he never got married n.wow he would of made someone a fantastic husband it was great.seeing the store n my old house were I was born n raised i.sat in the park.n ate my radio ball n took my 2 Chihuahua prince n Ginger a wall around the grace yard were I walk my first Chihuahua I was 8 n his name snoopy I miss him“

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

“Fresh, delicious sandwiches, lunch meats, pastas, with lots of local favorite brands like The Pierogie Kitchen Marchiano's Bakery, LLC. Worth the trip! *Cash only*“

“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.“

“Got an egg & cheese with hash brown and it was really good - $8. I would definitely come back and try their other menu items. They don't have barista type coffee which I was sad about but they do have a coffee machine you can serve yourself. The owners seem very nice and care to cook your food to your liking. There is street parking and a loading only zone which helps if you just want to grab something quick and head out.“

“Great deli! Some of the best sandwiches you can get in all of Philadelphia. Food Point is very clean and organized. The owners are continually re-investing in this corner store and it shows
We neighbors, very much appreciate Food Point. Highly recommend!“

“A must go to in the Italian market in south Philly, as soon as you walk in you get hit with an aroma of so many good Italian foods to pick and choose from. The pasta is a must try can’t go wrong getting a few cuts and finding your personal “

“☕️The Parkway Deli has a hidden gem—a cozy little coffee shop that’s a must-try!!!! They brew Rival Bros coffee, and let me tell you, it’s seriously good. I’ve been to my share of cafés, but the quality here is on point. I had the Tiramisu Cream Latte, and it was fire! Their fresh pastries hit the spot too!????Definitely swing by and treat yourself!“

“I love Reens sandwiches, breakfast or lunch. Staff is amazing! I usually go with Pork Roll Egg and cheese , but have had turkey club, and various other lunch options, you. CAN not go wrong here!

Parking: Plenty if fre parking

Kid-friendliness: I've been having breakfast there since my son was 5, he's 18 now

Wheelchair accessibility: 1st level makes access easy“

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

“One of the best hoagies out there custom made to exactly how you like them, free pickles, and sweet or hot peppers available at no charge. Worth eve4y penny!“

“This little deli has the best sandwiches! It’s very clean and organized every worker I’ve encountered has been professional and pleasant. They have so many things a little corner store would have. I love stopping by when I’m at my daughters’ school apartment, to pick up lunch or to check out their bakery items that they have that day.“

“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.“

“Wonderful little shop in the heart of South Philly. The variety of sandwiches and the freshness of the meats and cheeses makes this a go-to. Besides the normal deli sandwiches, they also have specialty items available. The food combined with the friendly customer service makes this the place to go if your looking for a flavorful bite for lunch. I would suggest calling ahead as they do tend to get crowded.“

“If you want an outstanding specialty hoagie or sandwich do not pass this place up. I always get a roast beef hoagie with sharp provolone, garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, xtra onions and long hots on a seeded roll. Melts in your mouth. Then I get something else for my wife so I can try her’s. We lived a block and a half from there for 15 years but only went there twice (for reasons unknown). Moved 2 miles away and get there as much as possible. Go figure“

“We stopped there today on a sub run to phila from Millville n.j. We tried 3 places. Have to say Lil Nick's Deli was amazing. The Italian sub was the best one we have tried. Staff was nice and pretty sure it was the owner was making our subs. He recommended a sub to try and we did. Definitely will be going back.“

“Decided I wanted pancake after a 5:40 am HIIT workout. The women who took my order was very nice and repeated my order back to me, to make sure she wrote it down correctly. The value for the food was fairly price; got 4 banana pancakes for around $10. The pancakes were very delicious and they were perfectly cook. Don’t sleep on good deli!“

“everything is so fresh and 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.“

“I was gifted a selection of Pastificio products
Cheese Ravioli, Meatballs, Italian Sausage and a quart of red sauce to assemble at home. Exquisitely prepared and ready for an easy dinner in minutes.
The flavors brought me back to family meals made by my Great Grandmother and Great Aunts.

The pasta itself is slightly thicker and denser than supermarket “ fresh” product with a wonderful texture and nuttiness, the ricotta is clearly a high quality cheese with a perfect consistency and moisture balance.
Meatballs have a fine grain with a perfect balance of flavor. Italian sausages where cooked evenly, meat flavors forward and seasonings playing a solid support role. Red sauce is perfectly simple with a hint of acidity and natural sweetness, make it your own with herbs or simmering meats.

The store is divinely scented , well organized, brightly lit, squeaky clean and staff are outgoing and friendly.

Sandwiches here are always consistently delicious, and the cannoli fresh.

Parking is plentiful too!“

“Best Viet Namese hoagies anywhere especially the Tofu“

“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!“

“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.“

“We always come here when we are visiting Philadelphia!!! The roast beef special is always amazing and their homemade dressing is delicious! We wish they had toasted the rye bread this time, but we came at closing, but something to remember for the future!!!“

“Get the flat iron steak here, they trim it for you so it is tender and good for grilling. They have beef bacon. I also love the cold cuts, really high quality meats and they slice it really thin. The people who work here are really nice.“

“My first time ordering here my husband is from South philly and he recommended this spot... our sandwich was fresh and delicious and it's huge so you should share... we got a cheesesteak hoagie and I recommend this place if you want a good steak“

“very good sandwiches“

“I'm from philly and I come back once a year from key west and I love this place. Killer beer selection top notch snacks and the sandwiches made to perfection. The hoagies DINOMITE!. and compared to key west the prices? Forget about it... But the best part is the people there. So genuine and engaging..they remind me that this is the city of brotherly love“

“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.“

“the sandwiches were 10000/10, the atmosphere and owners are so charismatic and nice, they 100% know what they’re talking about and what they’re doing when it comes to good authentic italian deli style foods. Totally different from the old cold cut hut, love the name change. Support local and give them a try ? ❤️“

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

“Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm“

“Best group of employees and great breakfast... ?? For the BLT ..only complaint is being on hold for over 10 min while trying to order my food by phone on way to work.. seems like some people can’t multitask while talking to the other employees, I could hear the register lady talking to everyone“

“By far the BEST sandwiches in South Philly. Everything is so fresh and full of flavor. The establishment is very clean and the staff is super friendly and kind. If you’re looking for a little taste of Italy or just a great sandwich, I highly recommend!!“

“Went to polka deli a week ago, best polish food to buy, pierogie, babka, kielbasa, farmers cheese. Jean Joka“

“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.“

“Food is good and staff is polite“

“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)“

“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!“

“This is the first review I've ever written, on any platform! But I feel the insuppressible urge to say this:I bought the Honey Maple Turkey Sandwich.I took a bite.I knelt, I smiled, and then I cried.P.S. The kneeling down part is obviously an exaggeration, but everything else is true. This sandwich... man... it works great wonders. I've never thought I'd write a review for a freaking sandwich, but here I am. And I hope you will too.“

“Update #2 6/26/2024
New Management, Again
> the original Jewish Deli owners of City Line Deli 5 stars

>> The Asian couple owners - just never really figured out how to run the place. Didn’t even know how to hire and fire employees if they were terrible. 2 stars

>>> now the 3rd time as they say is the charm. New Owners seemed great!!
Back to 5 stars at least for my order :0)

Wow! Now this is unique, Muslims running what was once a very well known and excellent 5 Star Jewish Deli. I got takeout Lox bagel sandwich + FF
The guy running the counter was great (new Muslim owner) and my bagel lox cream cheese capers onion & tomato sandwich was excellent & great fries.

So, noticing the Asian owners were gone and a counter guy with a bit of, hey this guy looks and sounds like he might be Muslim, I asked him - are you the new owner? Smiling proudly he said yes, I leaned in and quietly asked - are you Muslim? He said yes and I gave him my heartfelt Salaams. I love having the skill and knowledge of knowing how to greet people from a few different religions.

The place looked and felt very clean, the atmosphere had changed too. Bright and friendly and professional too. The “Vibe” of a good Deli was back, nice!

The 5 stars is for excellent service getting takeout and the food portions and the food quality. I have not sat down for waitress service and have not ordered any other food. This review is only for those things. But, based on that experience I will definitely go back.
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btw - I also love the full circle of the original owners being devout and now back to the new devout owners. Whether you bend,bow,kneel,sit or turn is not relevant, having faith is:0)

Vegetarian options: Vegans not so much, but vegetarians will be fine, as long as you still eat eggs and/or fish with gills.“

“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“

“Can't say enough positive things! We had my husband's surprise party here and everyone LOVED it! Not only was the food yummy (holy mozzarella) but the staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make the night special. They went as far as to coordinate with me to have a decoy sales person at the store entrance when we arrived ensuring that it was a total surprise when he walked down the stairs to find 17 of his closest friends waiting with drinks in hand. Great food, awesome staff, love the BYOB. Highly recommend private events here!“