35 Best Delis in Seattle

“Best deli in all of Seattle, hands down. The homemade kielbasa, the pierogis, the Reuben, and the George’s special (toasted) are all 10/10. I’m polish and these are better than my family could whip up. The team is fantastic too and so friendly!“

“From a Philly gal- these are legit cheesesteaks. & the TastyKakes are a plus! This place is the real deal“

“Superb! Had the Bristol bay sockeye melt! Deli folks smoothly & accurately described the makings. I said let's do it standard. Was NOT Disappointed. Recommend them for salmon melt. They know their product well too. Great little shop held me over for a while, stuck locked out of my truck on way to work. Couldn't get stuck on a cooler location!“

“❤️❤️❤️ best sandwich best price!!“

“Authentic Vietnamese Food that’s delicious. Trek over to West Seattle and order some to enjoy with friends. It’s take out only, no dining inside but well worth your trip.“

“Zylberschtein's catered my son's bar mitzvah luncheon and did an amazing job! The food was delicious, there was PLENTY of it and the Zylberschtein's team did all of the set-up & clean up, making it effortless for me. Working with their team before & during the event was also very easy. Highly recommend them for your catering needs! 🙌✡️🥯🔯🫶“

“So much delicious food here. Best turkey pot pie soup, apple crisp, and lasagna. Sandwiches are a mainstay. Recommend ordering ahead a little to avoid a wait, as everything is made to order.“

“Delicious lunch and sold us some pastrami to take home! Friendly and fun place to catch a bite.“

“I love this little deli! It’s super cute, convenient, and the customer service is unmatched. The workers are always super friendly and seem to remember me (maybe I go there too much, lol). Their sandwiches are awesome, in particular The Evergreen, and they make them super quickly and with great quality. Great little Eastlake gem if you need a nice lunch :)“

“Went to Tammy's Deli & Bakery. Ordered the grilled pork Vietnamese sandwich. Super delicious and very fresh tasting. The atmosphere was very pleasant and cozy! Also, outstanding customer service!!! Highly recommended!!! Love love love it 😍!!“

“I love this little fast food quick meals. The owner of this place is like family to al of the customers that come in. The food is fantastic, the service is also fantastic. Best cheese and bacon grits also best breakfast fried rice in the entire State of Washington.Note: You will have to wait for the bacon cheese grits until it gets cold. There is always the breakfast fried rice. Both are very good ??“

“Very reasonably priced bahn mi. Good crunchy bread and fair portions. They dont skimp or overstuff.

This is more of a to go spot.

Nice menu and nice peeps. Have a large tea menu too.

Would have preferred a more authentic grill taste. But thats just me.

This is in the middle road of bahn mi with room to keep growing.

Would like to see a standout bahn mi here but i would definitely go back.

I am a bahn mi critic so keep that in mind.

I say go try it out. Its good and cheap on the go lunch breakfast or dinner.“

“Tuscan grilled chicken was the best!“

“Love it here! It’s a simple stop and shop with a great selection of food. From teriyaki, noodles, rice, to club sandwiches and a huge drink menu. Also, the staff are all super friendly. Great spot for a quick bite to eat. They also have half off the leftover food from their hot bar after 2:30 and they are dog friendly!“

“The owners were very efficient (granted, I was the only one there), and they have an incredible selection of sandwiches. The breakfast burrito is SO GOOD, the salsa is amazing! The only drawback is that the prices have risen from what's shown on Google.“

“best in Seattle. love the thin skin daily fresh.“

“best salad, snack, food and drink selection ever this is my spot so i thought id come leave a review because it's that good but it is expensive don't come in here broke . i did have mold in my danish one time but probably just a bad batch it happens .“

“The staff provided the best service to me! An employee who worked on the evening of October 4, 24! I'm sorry I didn't ask your name, but you probably don't know that we, Koreans, have had the best dinner in Seattle. They even provided hot water, which not even hotels provide, so I enjoyed cup ramen and fruit in a cup. You always showed me kindness with a bright smile, which warmed my heart during my boring trip to Seattle. The variety of drinks in the store was enough to satisfy my curiosity. I hope that my younger sister, who is studying in Korea, will be treated with the same kindness as you.“

“Great lunch deal near Washington Convention center. Friendly staff quick service and value for your money.“

“Love the Madrona Market. Daniel and his staff have always been so friendly and accommodating. They have a great selection of beverages from local beers, ciders, sake, N/A beverages and wine. Love having a local store nearby to pick up a beverage or snack when out walking the dog.“

“Literally the best hidden gem 💎 the food is incredible, I haven't tried a menu item that wasn't top tier. The folks who own and operate this business are the kindest souls and always upbeat! 10-10 I would recommend to anyone new to the area as a must try!“

“TOP SECRET SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM: You would never know that this little deli/convenience store tucked away in the Central District sells delicious soft serve ice cream in the summertime. These are your standard, no-fuss soft serve, and I love them. Creamy and light texture, not overly sweet, and no hefty outrageous prices. I think they cost $4/cone. The size in the photo is a small which is plenty big enough for me.

I'm a bit of a soft serve junkie, and some of the places I've been to recently include Indigo Cow, The Pastry Project, MOTO Pizza, and Temple Pastries' new ice cream and sandwich shop (that opened on July 5, 2024) and had some of their strawberry sumac vegan soft serve. Out of all of them, I think King's Deli has the best b/c it's simple and unfussy. And the price can't be beat. The atmosphere is nothing special but that's OK by me.

One caveat, be sure to call them before you go just to make sure the soft serve machine is ON. Sometimes when I've stopped by they haven't turned the machine on yet, and I have to come back though in the summertime, it's usually on all the time.

It's a hot tip secret and I aim to change that ?

Kid-friendliness: Kids (& adults!) love soft serve ice cream!“

“Awesome, quick food at a fair price.“

“First time here and quite the surprise!! I fell in love with the lady behind the counter who was all smiles and extremely nice. Food was impeccable and generous portions with the taste to match. Now my new favorite deli near the duwamish river on harbor island. Check them out for lunch!!“

“If I lived near here, I’d be afraid this place would get too popular. Good prices for some real good sandwiches! Plus, the service is great. Only 5 seats on the inside and 4 on the outside, but if you’re trying to decide where to get a quality warm or cold sandwich in the area, this is the one you should pick.“

“We love tower 12 deli! We live across the street and frequent this shop often for their phenomenal breakfast sandwiches and delicious deli sandwiches. They also have a great selection of pantry basics, wine beer and sake, and emergency hardware supplies.

I have always experienced great customer service... the few people complaining seem to forget they are in a downtown bodega and not a michelin restaurant.“

“Downtown deli located on 2nd Ave directly south of Benaroya Hall and a block up (East) from the Seattle Art Museum. Offering breakfast items, teriyaki bowls, udon, deli sandwiches, salads, beverages, snacks; clean interior, limited dining area, outdoor dining spaces (weather permitting); fast service; garage/limited paid street (steep hill parallel) parking; a bit pricey but quality foods. Support your local small businesses ?

Parking: Paid street parking except on Sundays; parallel only on steep hills.“

“One of the best sandwiches i’ve ever had. Better than Jersey Mikes. Definitely order a custom sandwich. Don’t get the normal white sandwich bread, get the toasted hoagie. Perfectly toasted! My order was the pepper turkey, salami, cheddar, lettuce, red onion, pickle, and mayo. Delicious crispy sandwiches that hit the spot.“

“my first time ever going in was this morning , the lady working was very sweet and polite , the bacon an egg biscuit sandwich was tasty and delicious. I'll be back forsure 💯♥️“

“Awesome, quick food at a fair price.“

“I’ve been coming here for years - the go-to market for the neighborhood. All the little things you need in a pinch, great selection and variety of on-the-go bites, snacks and drinks. And it’s actually a fantastic deli. I especially recommend the breakfast sandwiches. Made to order and 1/3 the price of other local bougie spots, and light years better. Great family ownership: super kind, honest, friendly people. The best spot in Belltown or Uptown for daily needs and definitely to grab stuff for a day or evening by the water in Myrtle Edwards park.“

“Much better prices on sandwiches than any other deli / corner store than I've been to. Even now, all of the deli sandwiches are less than $10, breakfast sandwiches $6 or $7, hamburgers and cheeseburgers less than $10. I think those are very good prices“

“If you’re headed to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, or you’re just in the Pioneer Square area, stop here for a quick eat!
• Clean, well kept atmosphere.
• Great menu + wide array of bottled drinks.
• Kind & straightforward service
• Tasty, quality, thick cut sandwich meat.“