Yes, people who know me I love a liverwurst sandwich with mustard veggies and Swiss. For everyone else they have lots to pick. Classic sandwiches the way, they should be made. Great family friendly vibe. Smiles and thanks to the staff. read more

Food is fresh, prices are fairly reasonable. Great family run deli. Great for catering a party.

The workers are very friendly, the food is always fresh and delicious. And they have fresh baked goods, chips, and drinks inside that you can grab to to purchase with your food, I highly recommend this spot. read more

A must have Italian combo with everything. One of Waterbury's neighborhood deli. You walk in and they call you by your name.

Very good sandwiches and deli food. Great to have them cater for football game. Home or tailgate

best deli sandwiches, especially the italian combo best deli meat at below supermarket prices great salads, love the pickles read more

Best breakfast sandwich in the Hopeville area and quite possibly the town. Standard egg and cheese with your choice of meat (bacon, ham, sausage). Pro tip: Ask for extra meat for .50 more. You can thank me later. Lunch time subs done right. Everything is fresh and made to order. The bread is chewy and they add just the right amount of toppings to make a delicious grinder. The deli case is filled with standard deli fair, such as anti-pasta, pickled this and that, large whole pickles and a wide assortment of salads. Take out only. Be prepared to wait around lunchtime as it gets busy. I also like the fact that they sell a good variety of local canned goods as well as their own Marinara. read more

Ann's Deli - Hungry? - Delis Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

My family has been going to Ann's deli for as long as I could remember. Yesterday, I went in on my lunch break and walked right up to the counter to order. I must've waited 10 minutes before the family realized I was there. A kid about 14 years old took my order and then started slicing the meat. I started looking around and realized the kid that was making my sandwich, wasn't wearing any gloves. I'm sorry, but it was enough for me to just turn around and walk out... I normally wouldn't do something like that but this is the same kid with sweat bands up his arms who handled money for the customer right before me.. Obviously I got my lunch somewhere else and you should too! read more

I went here based on two Waterbury locals' recommendations for the roast beef, and I was not disappointed. It was soft and tender, with not a ton of flavor on its own, but when combined with provolone, mayo, and oil and vinegar, some sort of alchemy happened that raised it high. The bread was Milite's, a Waterbury bakery with a well-deserved reputation, which helped elevate the sandwich further. (There were several Milite's products in front of the counter, and I took home an absolutely gorgeous Italian loaf.) One thing about Ann's: grinders and other items come sealed under plastic against a foam plate, the way a supermarket does it, as opposed to being wrapped in the usual paper. I'm not sure if it's because they're takeout-only, but it was the first time that I'd seen a deli do that. It *is* better for ensuring that the sandwich doesn't dry out, but you also can't rewrap it, so it depends on what you value more, I guess. They won't win any awards for atmosphere or friendliness of service, but with delis / grinder shops, that sort of thing is more of a bonus than a requirement. Ann's provided me with a good solid grinder - good enough that I'll return to try their other meats - and that's enough for me to recommend them! read more

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Great sandwiches!! Excellent baked Mac and cheese when they have it. Highly recommended. - The Critic read more

Classic Italian deli known for their grinders (known as subs for people outside of CT) made to order. Prices are very good and the food is fresh and what you expect from a true city Italian deli. Can be busy around lunch and their hours aren't the greatest. Keep in mind this is takeout only, no seating. Everything you can think of available sandwich wise. Then common deli stuff like antipastas. Also, limited selection of their own prepackaged marinara sauce, pasta dishes, salads, and produce (onions, vegatables, bread, etc). And they have the usual soda and chip selection. Can't say enough about this place, true older mom and pop establishment. Among the best of Waterbury for lunch takeout, I have been going here for well over a decade. read more

Breakfast sandwiches are dry af i choked on it and threw up all over myself literally, if you decide to go here make sure you bring at least 2 bottles of water to swallow that down. If you don't have water, it will handy to have someone who knows the Heimlich maneuver with you. Threw it out and went somewhere else; thanks for wasting $2.50 of my hard earned money. read more

Italian combo grinder, hot fries, & a Snapple lemonade..... my idea of a perfect lunch. Personally I prefer the grinders over the sandwich bread... has a better texture. But you can't go wrong here. They do get extremely busy during lunch so I say either order ahead or make sure you have a few extra minutes. Very customizable & have great extra snack, drinks, appetizers & even deserts. My only complaint is that parking is limited so if you come during rush hour you might have to park on the street. read more

I been going to Ann's Deli since it opened in 1983. The food is great and very reasonable. Even after 32 years it is still as great as in 1983. They offer Grinders, breakfast sandwiches and soups mainly. I had cater many times over the years. They make a awesome Chicken Marsala for catering. I once took an Ann's Grinder to Sweden on the plane. Ok it never made even half way, it was to hard to resist read more

I purchase sandwich meat and breakfast sandwiches all the time,their prices are stuck in 1989 and we love that!! Quality is on par,just because you are getting it dirt cheap doesn't mean it's not excellent food,because it is.A true local business,the owner is always on site.The bf sandwiches are perfect,chewy bread with fresh egg n sausage patty cooked right in front of you,this place gets BUSY during lunch so expect a wait.You can call ahead to place orders and they aren't open Sundays. read more

Great food! Cheap!! Really cheap. Waterbury's best kept secret. My only complaint is the kids who work there haven't any personality...it's like walking into a morgue, everyone is so sullen. Cheer up people, you make the best grinders in town. read more

Definitely the go to deli around lunch time. Very fair prices for what you get (which is a lot mind you). It's takeout only, but it's fine considering we usually order lunch from work and go pick up. We have also gotten antipasta from here that is TO DIE for. The sandwiches are big and they wrap them up great for driving purposes (they don't fall apart and look the same as if you were to eat it there). They also have this "hot pepper relish" we call it that they add onto the sandwiches that gives it that extra "kick". It's definitely a hidden gem, but you just need to get a sandwich from here to understand what I and the previous reviewers are talking about. Big heart sandwiches that will fill you up on one half only! Something I can get used to! read more

This is an Icon of Good food, Great Value, and great people. It really does not get any better for fresh made foods, fresh cut meats and sandwiches. The best Value in town ! Also great to go dinners for on the run ! Paul Ayoub Naugatuck read more

I used to go to Ann's Deli all the time but for what ever reason I haven't been there is quite some time. When I picked up 3 sandwiches today I thought I had the wrong order. Got an Italian combo that had 2 pieces of meat. 1 salami and 1 ham. I also got a RB sandwich. There were like 2 slices of roast beef on it. When Mr & Mrs Iannone were there it was so much better. All the sandwich had 1/2 lb of neat on them. The meat was weighed. It's sad that such a great family business had gone down hill so quick. Very disappointed . read more

Tasty food! I wish more people knew about this place. The prices and portion sizes are great.

Quality food (pre cooked, grinders or lunch meat). Order in advance because they're usually busy. You get what you order, you ask for pickles, you'll get pickles. Ask for no onions, you won't get onions. Not once have they messed up one of our orders. McDonalds should be half as efficient . Thanks to the people who so hard to keep it all right. read more

Great food. Take out meals are great, good prices. Staff very helpful. Love the fact that the staff wash their hands after every transaction which is a good sign of their sanitary standards. Cold cuts are less expensive than the big stores. Really like this deli. read more

Good deli. Sandwiches are good. However, the guy charged me 25 cents more than the the price on the wall for my sandwich. Seemed shady.

I went to Ann's for the first time today and was super impressed!! This place doesn't mess around, the grinders are huge and delicious!

Fresh, delicious and generous made to order breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Clean and friendly staff.

This is definitely. The best deli in waterbury,ct. No doubt at all. I love eating sandwiches that could very well be something. I can eat everday. read more

Phenomenal prices. Phenomenal grinders! Their daily dinners/lunches are also great. Love it here - eaten at many other deli's in CT and this one always blows the rest out of the water. read more

What a great value!!! This is a small deli with GREAT sandwiches!! Their pricing is perfect and they'll keep my business!!

The ONLY place I go for FRESH grinders and deli meat. Staff is knowledgable and the prices are a steal.

Ann's deli has been the go to Deli since I was in grade school, 1988? Amazing family owned deli. I love the people and the sandwiches. This place is an authentic deli, portions are more than generous and have always been fair priced. I have not been back to CT in 3 years and this will be a must when I visit next week. This is a must if in the area, you will not be disappointed. read more

Best deli in the Waterbury area and there is a lot of competition! Everything is always very fresh which of course makes it taste better! Prices are always good and I love how they plastic wrap the sandwiches in trays. Been going for yours and they never disappoint. If you love roasted red peppers make sure to add theirs to your sandwich! They also make hot sandwiches on the grille. read more

The best and freshest deli ever!! Their eggplant parm...usually only on Fridays is to die for! The pricing is too low, but I'm not complaining about that :~) read more

i love this place! super affordable and everything is always delicious. all the workers here are so sweet alsl