The Most Delicious Delis in Columbus

Barry Bagels Westerville

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (109) • $

"I've been wanting bagels all week, but I am a night person and bagel places are morning-centric. Most close at 1 or 2. This one is open till 3, and was handy for my errands today, so I stopped in.Small place tucked away in a strip. Parking is cramped. Plenty of options at the counter for bagels, sandwiches, etc. I got lox on onion, and egg salad on garlic. Plus made a combo with drink and chili, and added an Asiago bagel with scallion cream cheese. The lox was great- bright "fresh" tender salmon, excellent bagel, some onions and capers adding texture. The egg salad was good- I asked for two scoops so it was overflowing. Again, good bagel, and the egg salad was lovely. The simple bagel and cream cheese was also good. The chili was like my mom's, tasty but not too spicy. There is a little heat hiding in there, so if you don't like spicy maybe stay away.Great service. Decent prices (and a check-in offer.) Fast and good. And open "late." Glad to find them."

Waynes Country Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (21)

"I absolutely love Wayne's. Their seasonal produce is almost always cheaper than anywhere else. They have lots of unique offerings as well as a nice deli. In response to a couple other reviews: I've never had an issue with their produce spoiling quickly compared with other stores, and I've never noticed that their produce is consistently poor. I think all produce anywhere you buy it is hit or miss. Also unlike at the supermarket, their produce rotates in and out because they tend to have whatever is in season. I rely less on labels and more on appearance to find what I'm looking for. There's always some difference between what a sweet pepper and a hot pepper, for example. I've almost always had positive experiences with the staff in all parts of the store, and I think the employees, young and old, are generally friendly and helpful. The deli is a busy place but I've never had anyone be rude to me there. The only time I've had any issue was when I didn't grab a number because they didn't look too busy. Word to the wise... they still go in order and you will get skipped if you didn't grab a number!"

Zacks Kitchen & Deli

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"Amazing food & great customer service. Super clean and friendly I highly recommend Zacks kitchen & Deli everything on the menu is delicious"

Patty's Place

★★★★☆ 3.8 (15) • $

"This place has gone by many names, but it's always filled with the same regulars. My parents and I go when I visit Ohio from Virginia Beach because we don't have many downhome style, mom 'n pop, greasy spoons where I am. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed with a country charm to it. Everything is tidy and clean and the staff greet you once you have a foot in the door.They have awesome dessert, so don't smash all of the food into your face because you'll get a nice sized portion when you order. I never have room for desert so sometimes I'll box up my dinner and go for some homemade pie! It reminds me of the pies my Grandma used to make... of course, nobody can hit that same level of love that she did because she cranked out 100+ pies a day, but still, this place comes close! The prices here are great! It's right off the Interstate and service is quick and the food is tasty! So stop in and grab a seat. You won't regret it!"

Provisions Bakery & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.1 (55)

"Love the bright, cheery space with a selection of fresh, creative dishes. Great coffee too. Would love to see a few more vegan menu options, but we had a great lunch here!"

Bread Kneads

★★★★★ 4.5 (17) • $

"Fresh baked sweets and breads from the sister store on Blanchard Street grace Main Street now! Get fresh, hot soups and deli sandwiches made to order within walking distance of the largest employer in the area."

Beyond Measure Market

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"A nice store to visit near Amish country. A great selection of grocery items with a deli section in the back with hand made to order sandwiches and a dining area to eat. Don't miss the bakery fresh fruit hand pies, I liked the cherry the best. Out front is a very large horse draw wagon which is a great place for a photo op.We will be back again."

Kuhlwein'S Farm Market & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (49) • $

"Love this little gem on our home road, Walker! I look forward to coming in every time and even better yet it supports local."

Big Star Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (52) • $

"Delicious Calzones, Stromboli, & Sicilian Pizza.Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. I drive by everyday, and decided to stop in with my two boys. They loved the cheese calzone & ham/pepperoni stromboli. I got the Deluxe Sicilian pizza. The service was great and to the point. The boys got the best "cheese-pulls" from this place. I will definitely be coming back."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (13)

"Love this place. Always friendly, order online most of the time and sandwich is always done correctly and on time. Delicious fresh ingredients and are hands down the best sub in town.I read where someone complained about they ordered online and it wasn't ready when they arrived in 20 minutes. Thing is that's almost exclusively what I use to order and every time it's 30 minutes so if you arrive in 20 yeah it may not be ready."

New American Deli

★★★★★ 4.8 (8) • $

"While there are lots of terrific food trucks in town, there are not nearly as many good food CARTS. New American Deli helps to address this gap. The menu when I stopped by recently at the Pearl Alley Market was limited to just three sandwiches: turkey bahn mi, ham and swiss, and their 21 day reserve corned beef. I had been kind of in the mood for a ruben even before I saw the cart, so it was like a sign from above. Corned beef it was. And boy was it delicious. Cut fairly thick, the sandwich had a hearty (but not obnoxious) measure of meat. It was griddled so that the cheese melted and held everything together. I opted for a roll instead of the rye bread on the menu. I'm not sure where they source the bread, but it was excellent with a nice crust and softer interior bite. The quality of the corned beef was top notch, some of the best I've had recently. I wouldn't hesitate to get it again.Nor would I hesitate to seek them out elsewhere. According to the operator of the cart, they also have a breakfast menu which they're currently serving on Saturdays at the Clintonville Farmers market. Some of the things he described as on the menu were quite enticing. All in all? A fantastic new addition to Columbus."

Prime Meats & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (10)

"Food was good - fairly priced. Staff had some challenges but supervisors made things right. Can't blame owners for available workforce. Beef and Cheddar was good -top notch potato salad."

Carle's Bratwurst

★★★★☆ 4.3 (30) • $

"Everything here is home made, hot ,and ready. My favorite lunch spot. Good food that didn't come from a drive through. Always good specials daily."

Bagel Street Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (154) • $

"If there was such a thing as a Culinary Heaven; well, this is it! Are you kidding me?!?! The variety of food found on the menu rivals only the absolute great quality of the food, itself. Yes, it takes time to prepare your order, but Rome wasn't built in a day, and fine wine takes years to mature, so what's a few extra minutes here and there. I love this place, and I think that you will too."

Yappy Greek

★★★★★ 4.6 (432) • $$

"This is a very unassuming restaurant in a sort of industrial part of Worthington. Definitely a sort of hole in the wall, easy to miss place but def worth the drive and find! The owner was super friendly and recognized us as first timers. He provided a quick run down of the special of the day.I ordered the combo number 1 which is a gyro pita with fries and a drink. We also got the trio dip which had hummus, spicy feta, and eggplant. All the food was really good and came out really fast. The pita on the gyro and for the dips was so soft and fluffy with a nice crisp to it as well. The fries were also great dipped in the various dips. The owner actually came out and gave us a free brownie dessert with ice cream to welcome us, which was a super nice gesture.Definitely a great little Greek restaurant with amazing food and service! They also do delivery so if its too middle of nowhere for you, get some delivery!"

Sambuca’s Country Market and Greenhouse

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5) • $$

"These guys have some of the best produce around I love their corn on the cob over the summer great Mead great beer selection great awesome place to shop I highly recommend this place he will not be disappointed"

Richie's New York Corner Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (128) • $

"Great food and friendly service. Reuben sandwich was delicious. Canolli was very fresh and delightful."

Hudson And Essex

★★★★★ 4.5 (90)

"The food and the service were both amazing! We sat at the bar in the restaurant upstairs which had a nice view! The bartender was super fun to talk to and we had really great service! The Armenian cheese bread is to die for! You MUST get it! My friend got the Caesar salad and she said it was good but nothing too special. We both had the filet with broccoli and truffle fries. The filet was amazing and cooked perfectly to my order. I wish the fries were thinner and crispier but that is personal preference. They still had really great flavor. The bartender recommended the whipped cheddar mash, but they were all out so we will be back to try them! They make their own wine and the few that we tried were very good! The manager even gave us a tour of the Prohibition at the Caverns, which is only open on the weekends. We will definitely be back again!"

Belmont Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18) • $

"This place is tucked-away in the Belmont Caskets building, but it is well worth seeking out. Fast, fresh, and amazingly affordable, The Belmont Deli's specialization is a great, casual, and heathy breakfast/lunch options for business people in a hurry.The owners and staff alike are quick, courteous, and highly respectful of your time constraints. A solid option hidden in the Arena District and a solid value! Togo or limited seating are available."

Rick’s Freshmade

★★★★★ 4.8 (27)

"Awesome sandwiches and friendly staff. We walked in right before they were supposed to close (normally we wouldn't do that) but we've been wanting to try it. The girls were friendly and didn't appear to be frustrated with last minute customers. BOMB rice crispy treats with fruity pebbles. We will be back!"

Russian Club & Romashka Euro Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (12) • $

"This is a nice Russian grocery store. They have the staples you would expect: caviar (red, black, eggplant, zucchini), deli meats, grains/kashas, cured/salted fish, tvorog, dumplings (perogies, vareniki), pickled things (kapusta, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers), desserts (zephyr, waffle cookies, candy, cakes), teas, medicines (charcoal), etc. The owner is always friendly and makes sure to tell you about specials he has or about foods that will go well with what you're buying. It's easy to miss, so look for the "Russian Club" sign right next to the railroad tracks. Though the entrance is just a regular white house door, you're in the right place."

Mike & Rosy's Deli

★★★★☆ 3.5 (86) • $$

"We were here a few years ago at the recommendation of a friend who went to college at Wittenberg in the 1980s & it was excellent. Great subs, very nice people"

Baires Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (32) • $$

"Working in Marion and going out for lunch can be difficult to support locally owned restaurants. Marion has a lot of chain restaurants, but Baires isn't one of them. Our group at work go out for birthday lunches and it was my turn to pick, I picked Baires since we hadn't tried them and they also won an award at Taste of Marion in which I was a judge. Our group of seven was greeted and asked to stay at the front for a few minutes while they set up the table. We were then shown back to the table and served waters while our server came over and let us know of the specials. I had my eye on the turkey club with house made chips, the club was very good, however the chips were unevenly cooked leaving some under done on the sides, also they didn't get drained of the oil enough as there was a little pool of oil. Just a quick sitting on a paper towel would of done wonders. Everyone in our group really liked what they ordered and we agreed to come back to Baires for lunch soon."

Main Street Deli Bar and Arcade

★★★★★ 4.6 (126) • $

"Amazing lunch. Passed through on our way to GA. The hot Italian on gluten free bread was delicious! The GF bread wasn't dried out and the flavor was really nice. My husband loved the Hobo as is. Not to mention the super friendly smiling service! I almost can't wait to drive back to Michigan so we have a reason to stop ."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"Didn't even know this was here. I needed something fast but hopefully better than fast food, and it was handy. Saw Nanci's review and her sandwich sounded good so I got essentially the same thing.It was good. Very good. Loaded with meat, veggies, toppings, and yet still held together and wasn't messy. Staff were friendly and efficient. In the strip so plenty of parking (not out by City and Taco Bell, behind them, by the cleaners.) Clean inside, small, you are right there when they make it. Decent prices and good quality."

Buster's Corner Store

★★★★☆ 4.1 (12) • $

"I like this corner store/gas station. It has a real small town feel to it. There's an area that's basically a small diner inside. They make fresh baked goods, provide a menu of breakfast and lunch items and also have a small deli case that has ( I do believe) homemade potato and macaroni salad and a variety of lunchmeats and cheeses. I like to stop by here on my way home or on my way to work so I can do everything I need to do at one small place, as opposed to a Krogers or god forbid dealing with a Walmart line The employees are very helpful but also laid back, all seem to enjoy being there. this pleases me."

Mosier's Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (27) • $$

"Mosier's Market is definitely a hidden gem. Living in Delaware I get the town saver every month, Mosier's always has a full page ad about specials and deals. What drew me to Mosier's was the price for boneless skinless chicken breast at $1.59 a lb, which is a steal. I was very impressed with the meat selection here, the website states over 100 years of meat cutting experience. Deli salads (Ham, Macaroni, etc) are made on site and while I didn't buy any they were very tempting. I was treated like family here at Mosier's and I really appreciate that, the market is a smaller IGA with locally made pies and Smith's dairy products. I will be shopping for my chicken and other items now at Mosier's. Make a trip out to Raymond and visit Mosier's you won't be disappointed!"

Olivesburg General Store

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"This was a great little place. Actually it's not little it's really huge. There were a lot of Knick knacks from everything you could ever need, like baby stuff, candles, (tons of candles), tshirts, and a deli. They have a huge beer, wine, and liquor section in the front corner. I'm looking forward to going back."

Mohican Country Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (12)

"I've dined here twice and have also ordered pick up - food is fresh and portions are generous! I recommend their salads & soups & the pulled pork sandwich. You can order ahead & pay with venmo or credit card. Very nice staff. They sell grocery items and have a large inventory of outdoor furniture made from recycled materials."

Red Sea Cafe & Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"Small cafe and deli on Columbus Ohio, really really fresh and delicious food! Got rice with chicken and goat and it was amazing! The owner suggested to get Somali tea so I did. It was also excellent!! If you want to try something new try this place out!!! Yum"

Euro Delicatessen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (7) • $

"Delicious little Russian grocery store. There are these vodka filled treats, probably not real vodka but who cares, they are so very very tasty. I heard about this place from a friend I used to work with who was from Russia, and I don't think many non-Russians go here. They looked at me a little strange. But oh well! I love the treats! Just don't expect to be able to read everything.... :D"

Tee Jays Drive Thru & Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"Their subs are delicious and quite large for the price. I get the Italian sub and it is great! They also have yummy ham salad!"

Asher Royal Foods Deli and Bakery

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Great meat & fish pies! The dinner roles are delicious! Great customer service as well!"

The Brown Bag Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (498) • $$

"I love Brown Bag. I wish I could say I have tried more sandwich menu items, but there's really just one I keep coming back for time and time again: The Village Addiction. Cheesey, toasted to perfection sourdough, slightly sweet and slightly tangy cranberry mayo, and turkey. Perfection. Throw in one of their fresh and tasty deli sides and/or a yummy dessert, and you've got yourself a real party.Like seriously, a sandwich from here can turn your whole day around. And they're the kind of sandwiches you don't have to feel guilty about buying, because they're not the kind you can easily make at home unless you are a gourmet chef. Dining in is nice an easy: order at the counter, and they usually bring your food to you. Or, on a nice day, place a carry out order and eat at Schiller park, which is just a block away!"

Weaver's Market & Deli

★★★★★ 4.7 (37) • $

"Sandwiches are huge and cheap! Their sandwich meal deal will cost you less than $7 and will get you a sandwich, drink, chips, and a candy bar. You really can't beat the prices. While they are making your sandwich you can shop around the market. They have a variety of goodies and snacks you can purchase. Really great spot to grab an affordable meal!"