27 Best Delis in Seattle

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

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

“If you haven’t tried..treat yourself! I’m from ny originally and always looking for this food! Also the staff is unfathomably nice—at first unnerving to me, but the energy and joy she shows is unparalleled! Italian, pastrami, hot sandwiches, soup all delicious!! Also have a great little market of European foods hard to find. YOU GUYS ARE EXCEPTIONAL“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 ??“

“❤️❤️❤️ 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.“

“❤️❤️❤️ best sandwich best price!!“

“I work down the street so it’s very convenient to come here on my break.

Came in for a latte and really glad I did. The prices are literally the best in all of Seattle? I got my drink in a compostable cup which made me happy. Mad respect for not cutting corners there 🌱

The menu only lists soy and dairy but they do in fact offer oat and maybe even almond too.
And they have a lot of drinks to choose from.

Looks like a decently sized food menu too, and lots of drinks in the cold cases (also very fair prices!).
Sure it’s not the most gourmet but if you’re looking for something good and affordable, worth a stop in!“

“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! 🙌✡️🥯🔯🫶“

“I do love this place. I rarely leave reviews. This is a family run business. Where else would one find a spam tree and I do not even believe in the holiday. I have not been able to try food because there is nothing I can eat due to food allergies but I hear great things and living in a food desert, it is here or subway and there food is handmade and visibly fresher. They even have warm spam musubi. I adore the workers and even the owners who are often working the register. While some say the prices are high, they are not compared to a gas station or even 7-11. They have a lot of IPAs if you like IPAs. And a wide assortment including Toliet Paper which they did not even mark up during lockdown. The vibe is rooted in serving the local Delridge Community and you can tell. Reminds me of bodegas in NY.“

“The sandwich and boba here always good and fresh. These staff are really professional and note carefully which kind of sandwich for me . They are always welcoming and say hi with customers come in. I had been here for 4 years and never disappointed with the customer services.
(P/s: I came here at the same time as the owner of the post below, and I confirm that the staff smiled and responded in a very cute way without being angry. I feel really bad for those staff work on that day cause that aren’t their fault ).
Im still going there to get these tasty food.“

“The sandwiches so good highly recommend it was so goooood“

“They have a great variety of sandwiches, and the hot bar food is absolutely amazing. It’s the perfect lunch spot, and the prices are unbelievable for Seattle. On top of that, the service is fantastic — everyone who works there is so friendly and welcoming!“

“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.“

“I come here as much as I can during lunch throughout the week. I get the Turkey Club everytime. It is super delicious. And the ladies there are some of the nicest women I’ve met and treat me so nicely. It’s a place where you will enter and leave happy. Highly reccomend!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“I've been to Osteria La Spiga quite a few times—and for good reason. This place gets it right, consistently. The food is soulful, elegant, and deeply Italian without trying to impress you—it just does. Handmade pastas are the anchor: rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. The seasonal menu always delivers, and the flavors feel both comforting and special, like a meal you want to linger over. The service is thoughtful and unpretentious. You're welcomed, not rushed, and guided just enough if you want help navigating the menu or wine list. Speaking of wine: the selection is excellent and pairs beautifully with the food. Whether it's a quiet dinner, a celebratory meal, or a night you want to savor, Osteria La Spiga has earned its place as a go-to. It's one of those restaurants you keep returning to—not out of habit, but because it delivers every time.“

“Very good sandwiches. Walked across it for almost a year and never went in. I tried it once and have been back at least once a week. It's a grab and go kinda place. Has a huge selection of wine as well, and I appreciate that it opens till late.“

“The sandwiches so good highly recommend it was so goooood“

“Madrona is so lucky to have this little market! They have such a wide variety of essential groceries, toiletries, snacks, and even some hardware supplies, as well as beer and wine. The owner is friendly and hardworking; places like this help make our neighborhood feel like a small town. Please support this valuable business!“

“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 💯♥️“

“Perfect spot for a solid simple breakfast sandwich. Real egg, cheese, good quality bacon (ham and sausage also options). Choice of bread - I went with croissant and my husband did English muffin. Perfectly simple and delicious. I don’t need a fancy breakfast sandwich with tomato, leek, aioli, etc… get outta here with that stuff. Came out quick too. Highly recommend.“