The Yummiest Delis in Philadelphia

Hershel's East Side Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (876)

"a 14 dollar Pastrami sandwich that has absolutely fabulous small choppy pieces and neither long thin strips nor thick cut slabs..enough for me to save half. A bit of grease dripping down the marble rye bread (which I agree did not hold up well at all, it was so odd, just dissolved away)You can add all kinds of stuff to it for almost nothing from sauerkraut, coleslaw, to making it a full Rueben or Rachel which is a Rueben plus swiss... I keep it simple with spicy brown mustard & some kraut.Solid sandwich, not one complaint and so much more enjoyable when it's not 32 bucks. As good if not better than any here at home.We waited a very short time & grabbed one seat, then another became available a short time later. Positive experience all around. Looking forward to a repeat sometime soon."

Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (759)

"If you are ever in Philadelphia, you must stop at this place! I wish we lived closer and could go more often! This time we tried a few new dishes and all were delicious. Also tried a few we had before and were still just as good! I don't think you can go wrong here! Food: Potato pancakes just as good as I remembered and love the apple sauce where my husband prefers the sour cream. Husband got the huge roast beef and loved it! Plenty of meat! Good rye bread and he enjoyed the potato salad Chicken noodle soup-absolutely delicious!!! Macaroni salad-so good! Hot dog-on the challah bread-so delicious! The way a hot dog should be. Carrot Cake-so tastyFunfetti Cake-tasty as well Chocolate chip cookies-the best! The inside is not too large and some of the tables are a little close but I think that is part of the charm. A lot of famous people have visited throughout the years and they have pictures on the walls as well as placards at the tables where they have sat. Our server was attentive and even though it was a full house she checked on us and the kitchen was rocking with getting food out. Love that at the end of the meal everyone gets a decent size chocolate chip cookie!"

Cosmi's Deli

★★★★☆ 4.2 (441)

"Great service, and great food! I'm late with this review, regarding my visit a month ago, but this is my go-to for the best cheesesteak sandwich in Philadelphia. Juicy, messy, yummy, cheesy, bomb-diggy and definitely memorable. I went in the hungry, thinking that I could destroy the entire sandwich. It's huge and half was enough. Just so you know, there are many other options, and there's no frills, well stocked delicatessen. Many many many moons ago, someone brought me a sandwich from Cosme's, but I could never remember the name, but the impression the sandwich left was epic! I am happy to have found my white whale! Skip the tourist traps and get over to Cosmi's!"

Hymie's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (406) • $$

"After too many months in SW Florida, I was eager to head north. Today, we (sort of) satisfied my craving for Jewish 'soul food.''Sort of' because the meat was too dry -- an element of fat adds flavor -- it was sliced too thin, and pastrami was almost indistinguishable from corned beef. Remembering the crisp and delicious fries from NYC delis, T and I shared an order. These were a little too soft, and a little too bland. I did however enjoy the pickle bar, and of course a can of Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray.Hymie's is a mainline institution. After hearing accolades, I was happy to finally see for myself. Good, but if you're expecting Katz's, forget it! Btw, a few years ago my daughter brought home blintzes from Hymie's. They were fabulous: cheese-filled, with a fruit compote. Next on the agenda: Hymie's for breakfast."

Christie's Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (193) • $

"With all the five star you would think this deli had a Michelin star. I will say as a neighbor hood deli this place has everything you want. Friendly workers, nice menu choices, good food. They have tables for dine in however no table service. We did enjoy lunch and watching the regulars stop in and talk to the owners. I recommend you try the corned beef it was excellent."

A Cut Above Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (237) • $$

"This deli was recommended a few years ago. I am so glad I had time to stop. There were so many items to choose from on the menu. I was deciding between a corned beef special and an Italian hoagie. I went with the Italian hoagie as recommended.As a Philly native, a great hoagie starts with a delicious roll, mayo, little oil, freshly cut meat, cheese, and seasonings. I replaced the prosciutto with tavern ham. This hoagie is an absolute 10/10. The roll has a crispy texture on the exterior and a chewy center, ham, salami, and capocollo, provolone were thinly sliced and fresh. Great customer service from the moment I walked in the door. I am definitely planning to return. The hoagies are available in three sizes regular, small, and whole. I ordered a small, which was more than enough for one."

Koch's Deli

★★★★☆ 3.8 (288) • $$

"I was a guest at Penn Medicine for a few days. I had enough with the food and asked my husband to bring me something good when he came to visit. He brought me the biggest and most delicious pastrami special. Very good food. The only complaint was parking was difficult."

Lee's Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (210) • $

"I ordered from Lee's Deli because I know they have carrot cake made by the mythical "carrot cake man". The carrot cake man has been selling his carrot cakes on public transportation for many years. I didn't just order the carrot cake. I ordered a sampling of desserts along with an Italian hoagie. It is a deli after all. The Italian hoagie was a good hoagie, but nothing memorable. It will not be my go-to spot for an Italian. It seems none of the desserts are made in house, but they definitely know where to get them from The carrot cake was the same cake I remembered from years back. Very moist with the best cream cheese icing I've ever tasted. The red velvet and pound cake were also outstanding cakes. Right up there with the best Amish cakes. The sweet potato pie was just OK. I wouldn't get that again. I had 3 outstanding desserts, so no complaints there. But the deli part doesn't seem to be up to that very high bar."

Marinucci's Deli - Mayfair

★★★★☆ 4.4 (191)

"I hadn't had a hoagie from Marinucci's in over 20 years until a recent Eagles tailgate (thanks to Phans of Philly) brought back some tasty memories. In the late 90's/year 2k, Marinucci's was a regular visit by myself and co-workers. Those hoagies were so packed, the guys would remove some of the lunch meat and save it to make lunch for a couple of days! I remember them being the size of a football and not being able to wrap my mouth around the roll to get a bite. Good memories and they always had great prices and the nicest people behind the counter.I stopped in the other day for a repeat and the place looks pretty much the same as I remember. You order on the left side of the deli counter, wait until your called and pay to the right side. There was an army of staff behind the counter cutting rolls, slicing meat/cheese, building the sandwiches and wrapping them tightly. It's a beautiful sight! The inside has chip racks, shelves with snacks, coolers with drinks, desserts, sides and a retail Dietz and Watson condiment rack. On this visit I went with The Nucci - Our classic Italian hoagie with prosciutto, sharp provolone and roasted peppers $11.60. I got mine on a seeded roll with lettuce, tomato and light oil/oregano. Their rolls are different than most you'll get, they have a toasted honey grain flavor with a slight sweetness to them. It's very distinct to me. Meats were capicola, peppered ham, salami, pepperoni, prosciutto and sharp provolone. The roasted red peppers sit on the bottom and were delicious. I'm really glad these guys are recognized as one of the best hoagies (some say legendary) in Philly. They were excellent back in the day and still are so they've certainly earned that title. I promise I won't wait that long to visit again! Marinucci's is a rare example of getting great service, quality AND quantity for an outstanding price."

Schlesinger's

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (305) • $$

"After an exhausting trip, I eventually woke up in my hotel room and needed a recommendation for a late breakfast. The staff recommended Schlesinger's and after walking in, I knew I was in a great spot. The staff has been there forever---first good clue. The problem: The menu is so inviting, so you will probably have to come back to enjoy everything.So happy I slept in and got to enjoy Schlesinger's."

Luhv Vegan Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (163)

"I'm a huge fan of Luhv's lunch meat. Unfortunately, they don't sell their lunch meat by the pound anymore, at this location. So, after walking the RTM a couple of times I settled on an Italian hoagie from LUHV. A very friendly man with beautiful locs waited on me. There wasn't a wait so my sandwich was ready pretty quickly. I believe it was $13 which I consider pricey, but most vegan food is expensive. In the past, I've always purchased my lunch meat and made my hoagies at home, so I was curious to see how this hoagie compared. The sandwich was a good size. The sandwich came with a couple of different types of vegan Italian lunch meat, vegan provolone, lettuce, tomatoes and lots of onions. It also came with a smidgen of vegan mayo. (Is there a vegan mayo shortage?) The roll was very dense, and I'm sad to say that the sandwich was very dry. The bread completely took over the sandwich, and the bread to lunch meat ratio was completely off. I was really hungry, so I did finish the sandwich, but it didn't knock my socks off. Needless to say, I was disappointed. So, in the future if I can get my hands on LUHV's lunch meat I'll make my own sandwich, at home. Otherwise, I'll skip this spot next time I'm at the RTM."

Boccella's Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (149)

"Always so friendly and inviting! Have never been disappointed in quality or taste, always delicious. Great portions, enough for sharing or left overs. Easily my favorite family owned food around !"

Pastificio

★★★★☆ 4.3 (151) • $

"Everything about this place is awesome. The Italian hoagie is perfection. The staff is friendly and helpful. I love it when I'm in town and get to eat here."

Chase's Hop Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (125) • $

"The food is great and the customer service is on point. This place is an absolute must try. I've only had a couple items on the menu but I can tell they know what they are doing. This is the kind of place where you know the cooks care about their food!"

Phil & Jim's Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (149) • $$

"First time in Philly visiting from California. Me and some friend wanted to try some authentic philly cheesesteak and this place did not disappoint. Everything came out fresh and hot. All i can say is Wow. I highly recommend this place. The owner was so nice. I like to thank her for the hospitality."

Donnie Mac's Deli on 4th

★★★★☆ 4.1 (153) • $

"Classic deli. Amazing breakfast sandwiches. Love that you can order at the screen. It's always packed so if you don't have a lot of time or if you're inpatient, I reccomend ordering ahead. The hoagies are great for lunch, too!"

up-RYES Bagel & Deli

★★★★☆ 4 (129) • $

"Upping my review to 5 stars due to the wonderful customer service. This place is now a staple in Bryn Mawr and draws crowds daily. It still gets a bit hectic with the counter ordering system but the line moves pretty quick. No servers here, place your order and pick it up when called. I'm usually on a walk with the pup and we will order online for curbside pickup. Be sure to call them when you arrive so they know you are outside. They have plenty of tables inside and out. I usually grab one before I call for pickup and let them know where I am. It has been too crowded a few days and we would walk to the benches across the street in the post office parking lot. When dining in try to have one person secure a table while another orders. They have ice water dispensers against the wall which I always appreciate. Although most of the time I'm getting a breakfast sandwich, I've had their chicken salad and roast beef sandwich before, both of which were excellent. It's nice that they have a variety of breads to serve it on. This is a great stop for anyone waiting for the train and it gets a lot of foot traffic. On nice days there is generally a crowd with people enjoying coffee, bakery goods, breakfast, and lunch, inside and out. Pupper still recommends the bacon!"

Antonio's Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (85)

"That olde Italian is A WINNER. Fantastic prosciutto, stacked with everything but still balanced, really digging the bread. Don't customize, it deserves your respect"

Ro-Lynn Deli

★★★★★ 4.7 (87) • $$

"Recently a friend recommended I stopped by here for a Godfather sandwich and to see what this place is all about. Boy is he a good friend! I really enjoyed the inside of this place, it was full of Italian specialties plus some lesser known chip and salty snack brands I've never seen before.It's very homey and welcoming, but overwhelming with choices at the same time! Ordering a large Godfather sandwich was my first order of business, then I spent time looking at all of their in house branded sauces and specialty items. The place was very busy, but the staff was thorough, and friendly. Everything is made to order and it's amazing to watch several people crafting sandwiches in a small space. The kid who took my order was on the same page as me, I questioned how sharp is the sharp provolone, he replied "Don't worry I got you!". Exactly what I wanted to hear and totally on point. Godfather Sandwich - Seeded Liscio's Roll, Parma Prosciutto, Soppressata, Dry Capicola, Pepper Ham and Sharp Provolone. Small $12.99 Large $15.99. The large was about 10-12". I asked for hot peppers and they were hot cherry peppers. Another point for that.When I unwrapped the sandwich I was greeted by a gorgeous layer of Prosciutto on top. I loved everything about this sandwich, from the fresh seeded roll, the hot cherry peppers, the delicious meats to the bite of the real sharp provolone.The menu itself is so well put together. I see several more sandwiches that are needing a try!Thanks guys for a great experience and a wonderful sandwich."

Wayside Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (102)

"Had the London Broil Salad today for my lunch/dinner while at work today!!! The best salad I had from this area ever!! The horseradish dressing was awesome"

Hatville Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (93)

""What's the difference between a corned beef and a pastrami?" I asked."Ummmm." Hard think from the person manning the counter. "I think pastrami has more spices in it."Good enough of an answer that I went for the pastrami combo, which came with the requisite slab of juicy deli pickle, a can of soda and a bag of potato chips for about $12. I loooooved the homemade Russian dressing dressing, the rye bread was just the right texture and all in all, it was hearty, tasty and filled me up.Located in the front of the RTM (Reading Terminal Market) with counter seating."

Chubby's Fox Chase Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (88)

"So far I've ordered take out from here twice. The menu has a lot of interesting sandwiches on it but I still played it safe and ordered the Chicken Parmigiana the first time and a turkey hoagie the second. I liked both sandwiches except there were onions on my hoagie that I had requested not to be there. Honest mistake, I easily picked them off. The chicken parm had a nice cheesy crust but it was the gravy that I enjoyed the most. Not a fan of the seeded roll but you can request a regular one. Definitely going to try something different next time like the Paramedic or the Diver."

Centrella's Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (83) • $$

"Traveling During COVID 19In NY where I'm from, we call 'em 'heroes." Apparently in Pennsylvania you ask for a hoagie or grinder. Whatever you call your sandwich, Centrella's does a stellar job.Ranging in price from $7.99 to $8.99 you can get a full sandwich on crisp Italian bread ... and what we ordered (too much to eat in one sitting) was great: genoa salami and provolone, the Deluxe Italian (pepper ham, sharp provolone, genoa salami, prosciutto) and me bringing up the rear with roast beef.Centrella's offers prepared food, salads, breakfast sandwiches, dinner specials and Italian grocery items. Walking in at an off hour there were more customers than expected, everyone wearing masks and respectfully spaced out.Centrella's thrives on its takeout business, but I noticed one table in the middle of the store for those wanting to eat in. Definitely a deli I'll come back to!"

Izenberg's Catering & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (112)

"Fabulous cakes. Delicious and extremely artistic displays. She can make a cake any shape, flavor or color you want. Check out her web page."

Foodery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (118)

"Apparently the shop cat has been kicked out by the city. Sure shop cats like might not be kosher health code wise and toxoplasmosis and stuff, but did you know petting cats lowers your blood pressure and stuff? Think about it. Heart disease is the number one killer in america and this cat can save you. Sort of.Anyways, I hear it's the less fancy of the fooderys (fooderies?) but it's still got a good beer selection."

Al's Corner Deli and Catering Services

★★★★☆ 4 (95)

"Different Cheesesteak #905. I have been waiting to try Al's. Big operation. 10 am and at least 10 other people waiting for sandwiches. Big operation. Salads and deli stuff looked amazing. The cheesesteak was $8 and it is a corner deli. Very Good corner store cheesesteak. Very good balance, mix and amount of cheese, fried onions and mushrooms."

The Freshworks of Port Richmond

★★★★☆ 4.3 (80) • $

"The roasted pepper italiano hoagie is amazing. I had been craving an italian hoagie for so long and it was perfect. Sometimes when italian hoagies don't have any veggies it gets a little too salty for me, so the roasted pepper added on was *chef's kiss*The portion size is also great - a "half" size is about your average hoagie size (footlong?) and the whole is enough for 2 people to share, or a really, really, really hungry person.The cheesesteak was also solid and delicious. My out-of-towner friend said it tasted a lot more healthy than he was expecting a cheesesteak to be (I guess he was expecting a greasy mess?). He was also hilariously sassed by calling it a "Philly" cheesesteak.Overall would definitely recommend coming here for a great sandwich. Will need to try other items on the menu."

Monde Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (75)

"It's an okay mart. No sign. They sell chips, 'wiches, beer, sweets, wine. No paper in receipt machine. Cashier had dumb attitude when I ask for receipt.Rebel review: 3"

Ana's Corner Store

★★★★★ 4.6 (67) • $

"Lovely little local spot for great food, drinks and Italian specialty items! They have premade refrigerated meals for dinner too!"

Country Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (68)

"The name "Deli" it's not totally descriptive of this place. It's a breakfast and lunch restaurant where you can buy some items at the front counter and it does include some deli items like hoagies and salads. But I venture to say that most come here 90% of the times for breakfast and lunch because it's so worthwhile. it's a little cramped inside but the seating is comfortable and the outside although small is heated. If you coming on a weekend or be prepared to see a full parking lot but spots open up frequently. Just be kind and caring towards your fellow human beings while parking. you will get a spot but patience is key. Why? Because this place is great and it's worth the effort. I've been coming here over 10 years and every meal has always been great."

Honey Bee Gourmet Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (74) • $

"FOODLet me tell you. I have dreams about this place. I was in a rush to grab a quick bite to eat and ordered their Italian hoagie online for pickup. It did not disappoint. They were very generous with the amount of meat and toppings they added to the sandwich, and everything melded in together well in each and every bite. I have no words to describe it other than to drop everything now and go get it.The price is so worth the amount you get, and you can't really beat the convenience factor. Absolutely amazing.SERVICEI was a little flustered my first time coming in as I didn't know how the system worked, but you pick up your order at the sandwich counter and then pay at the counter across from it.The staff are very kind, and have a great sense of family/community amongst themselves and with their customers.PARKINGPaid street parking is available at a limited capacity."

Our Deli & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (79) • $

"I like coming here on the weekends for a quick egg breakfast. Pancakes and waffles are okay. Take out is also pretty good. Steak sandwiches, hoagies, burgers have been a frequent occurrence for my family over the years. Good onion rings! Sometimes the fries could be more crisp we think. It's not open too late but it's nice to stop in if you live in the area for breakfast or lunch."

Jay's Deli

★★★★☆ 4 (79) • $

"One of my favorite parts of moving to a new neighborhood is getting a chance to explore all its corner bodegas and delis. So in my new space, Wawa is only a block away..... but if I'm going to level with you, it definitely isn't my favorite hoagie in the city. (Please don't throw batteries at me!!)I've passed Jay's a bazillion times and finally looked it up on Yelp. I love you guys. You didn't steer me wrong. Ordered an Italian hoagie. Got a beautifully constructed sandwich. I'll post that cross section for y'all. See how they put the lettuce between the mayo and meats so the meat & cheese don't slip and slide right out the roll with your first bite? It's the little touches, man!They also used some quality meats. The prosciutto was extra tasty.Can't wait to order many, many more hoagies from Jay's."

4 Seasons Food Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (62) • $

"Convenient bodega at the gateway to Fitler neighborhood. Moderately priced made-to-order sandwiches and simple dishes packaged for grab-and-go convenience. Clean and well lit, this spot gleams with the care and pride taken by these folks for their customers. Don't feel like cooking tonight? Don't feel like paying restaurant prices for a quick bite? Tired of the processed crap from Wawa? 4 seasons is the spot!++ hungry cheesesteak combo. Tight roll wrapped in paper has a bit of an Asian vibe with pickled veg and great flavor. Served with freshly crinkle fries. ++ Italian hoagie. Boars head meats, great variety and double-meat serving for normal serving price. Packed together and rolled tight like an awesome banh mi. BEVERAGES!From front to back glass-front fridges with all your favorite soft drinks, beer, hard seltzers and craft beer single cans. MINI-GROCEREggs, milk, fruit, meat, household essentials and more. PRICINGModest markup (20-25%) from big box grocer or liquor discount spots, not the 300-400% gouge you get at Target, CVS or other CC locals. Nice!"

Soprano's Trattoria & Caterers

★★★★☆ 3.7 (89) • $$

"HOT ROAST PORK!!!Did not realize Soprano's made a hot roast pork sandwich until we heard Glen Macnow gushing about it during a Phillies' game.What? HRP closer to us than our stand-bys in Media and Collegeville?We tried going on Sunday, but they were closed. So Monday night, it was HRP from Soprano's for dinner!Hot Roast Pork with Rabe - Really good. Seeded roll, juicy meat, deliciously-seasoned rabe, and quality shap prov. I thought it was markedly better than my last trip to DiNic's, and my Philly-lifer tongue was happy. Hubs thought the roll was the wrong choice, and thought the meat could have been better. He still liked it, but he is a tough judge working downtown, close to DiNic's all the time. All in all it was a solid 4-star sandwich, which is excellent when compared to all of greater Philly, and the best we've ever had. Macnow was not lying.Conveniently located on route 3 (where Media Line Road hits it), Soprano's is a go-to for Ital-food for many people around here. They do most everything well, have an extensive menu (40 entrees), plus prepared foods. They cater too (they co-catered our wedding many years ago). Their food is always top-quality, and they passionately care about doing a good job. They have authentic Italian desserts as well, including those ice cream ball things (meaning, not just cannolis and pizzelles)."