Solid deli right next to the aquarium. The gentleman inside patiently waited for us to peruse the menu and then took our orders. Child #1 got the kids Mac n' Cheese and enjoyed it. Seemed simple, but good. Child #2 devoured his half meatball sub; it must have been good! I was glad they were able to do a half version for him. Child #3 got a quesadilla and it seemed pretty basic - nothing to dip (which he loves doing) but it will please most picky eaters. My wife got a Cubano and I got a Reuben. Both are solid sandwiches and this place did them fine. The man running the show was patient and friendly. He told us to sit while they made the food. When we grabbed drinks from the fridge, he told us not to pay first; we'd just pay all at once after receiving the food. A nice bit of trust, and important when you have kids about to melt down with thirst. Clean but simple inside (bathroom was out of order) with a TV playing some kids show on Netflix. Staff was cordial and the prices fair. read more

We went to the ship but needed to eat first, this was right by the aquarium so we worried it would be packed but it wasn't. Friendly service and yummy food. Also free parking lot available. read more

Bain's Deli - Chicken Parmesan sandwich and in the back the kids meatball and Mac and cheese - Delis Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

Went to the Battleship New Jersey and wanted to eat close by. Glad we found this place. Looks and feels family run but there are more of them locally. The breakfast as excellent and my friend said it was the best omelette he's ever had! He's pretty particular. Went in with low expectations and was absolutely overwhelmed with how friendly and accommodating they were. Next to the aquarium too. read more

I've tried a few philly cheese steaks on my trip from New Jersey into Pennsylvania and despite there being so many famous places inside philly, I found Bain's Deli to be my favorite. My boyfriend and I dropped by after spending the day at the Adventure Aquarium and I'm so glad we did. We ordered the philly cheese steak with hot/ sweet peppers, onions, and American cheese. It was delicious! The staff was also very friendly. If I am ever in the area again, I would love to return here. read more

Bain's Deli - Delis Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

Oh. My. God. What a hidden gem. Not just your basic sandwich.. amazing Homemade creative sandwiches!! Tried the Avila sandwich.. Luisa special.. Philly cheesesteak.. no complaints all delicious. Never been a fan of roast beef until now. The line can get long during lunch time and service can be a wait but that's bc your food is fresh and being made in front of you. There is nearby parking and seating inside. Will be back to try more! read more

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I was a Cooper Hospital patient for twelve days. I wanted to send a thank you to my care team. I live in Cape May so I knew nothing about Camden. I searched for the best sandwich shop that delivered to Cooper Hospital. My search produced Bain's Deli, top rated , delivery, close to Cooper. It took awhile, with their help, to organize the order. I was anxious about the result but needn't have been. Everyone said that enjoyed all five sandwich types and sides. I look forward to dining there on my return read more

BEST grilled cheese in the world. The employees were nice and friendly. The place was clean. read more

I love everything about my experience at Bain's deli. The food and the workers were both amazing! 100 out of 100, keep up the great work!

We were looking online for a place to eat before we head to Camden Aquarium. This place is literally next to the entrance of the Aquarium. The line was out the door. We had the River front breakfast bagel, which has pastrami, cheese topped with an egg. Pastrami was delicious and the egg on top was perfectly done. The place is small but there are a few tables inside. My only complaint was the man who took our order did not know what the River front bagel was and another lady had to help him (he was very nice though) read more

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My wife and I went to Bain's with our 3 year old and 6 year old grandsons after a morning at the aquarium. On the walk to the deli they had a picture sign where the boys could see what they wanted for lunch. Service was a little slow, the eating area was a little tight, but the food was good. So good both boys finished all of their lunch. read more

amazing customer service. food is fabulous. delicious sandwiches. Pickles were 10/10. kids devoured the mac and cheese! Ruben was so tasty! Would come back again and again! read more

[600] This place is next to Adventure Aquarium. It's the only place in walking distance to eat that is not inside the aquarium or on a hot dog cart. From the outside the place looks small but there is a lot of seating inside which was great on a cold day. I had the chicken noodle soup and it was just eh. Nothing great and they didn't even give you crackers with it (or maybe hubby didn't grab it). Hubby ordered a turkey sub and it was prepared incorrectly. They missed an ingredient and added an extra one. It's pretty sad since it's a sandwich shop. We won't be back read more

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I had the breakfast pastrami everything bagel. Wow . Just the perfect size especially since we were headed to the aquarium didn't want to be so full. The personals were so nice and so helpful. read more

Bain's Deli - Breakfast pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

A great surprise! I was expecting to overpay for crappy aquarium food but at the last minute I was saved by the smell coming out of Bain's Deli. Easily the best sandwich I've had in the sate of New Jersey! read more

Best Chicken Cheesesteak I've ever had. They are so kind to you. They are so funny. I have a good laugh ever time I am in there. The food reasonably priced too. I would recommend anything on the menu. I've had Bacon Egg and Cheese on an everything bagle, turkey blt, Italian hoagie, and their side mac and cheese. It's all good. If you're thinking about getting lunch this is my favorite place in the area. read more

Loved Bains! Loved the staff, the food I was recommended"the Brian" and the service! Very friendly and tasty!

Aquarium visitors, eat here, AVOID the aquarium cafeteria. We have season passes to the Camden Aquarium and have visited, at least, over a dozen times. I can't believe we haven't tried this place out until now. It's your typical deli food, but compared to the food and prices at the aquarium, this place is a gold mine. You'll see me comparing it to the aquarium because these are the only real options you have. We ordered a meatball sub combo that came with a small soup and drink, another sandwich, chips, and a container of fruit that came out to a little over $20. This much food would've EASILY run us $35 to $40 dollars in the aquarium, plus it would've been chicken fingers or burgers that have been sitting under one of the heat lamps. The food here was fresh, high quality. I loved the service and the staff that helped us. While the food service staff at the aquarium is lackadaisical and unenthusiastic, sometimes even outright rude. Our son spilled his soup and the lovely young lady graciously replaced it for us. Kudos to that. These guys have won my business moving forward. read more

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Needed food quick before heading home from the zoo. Got the turkey club and it was BOMB. I saw people standing outside checking it out and I told them it was so good and they should get something lol. I want to come back to Camden not for the aquarium but got this sandwich!! Plus the homemade bread is delicious!! read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is absolutely delicious! We ate here while waiting to enter the aquarium. The chicken salad sandwich was the best chicken salad that I have ever eaten! read more

Bain's Deli - Louisa Special Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

The food is delicious and inexpensive! We had breakfast and lunch here during our visit to the aquarium. First we ordered 3 egg & cheese bagels and the cash price was ~$12. Then we came back for an Italian sub, hot pastrami sandwich, hotdog, soda and bag of chips for ~$28. They are located right at the aquarium entrance so it's super convenient. read more

I've been a customer of Bain's for at least three years. It's the only place that sell turkey pastrami beside the Redding Terminal. Deli is always fresh and veggie wrap is a must try. The owner is so welcoming and if you become a frequent flyer they'll remember your order and fix it right away. read more

We went here right after the aquarium. It's an amazing value, family owned and food is great. You can get a simple but pefect grilled cheese or a Cuban sandwich worth a daily visit. This place is a gem. read more

Really awesome and fresh food. The bread is soft yet crusty. The Italian and Cuban are both made correctly. Friendly and fast service. We will be back each time we come to the aquarium! read more

Bain's Deli - Italian - Delis Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

I have to agree with the other reviewers here. The service here is incredibly friendly, the food is tasty, and definitely worth eating at over the bland food in the aquarium food court. read more

I had a Cuban and a bowl of Italian wedding soup and both were fantastic! The staff was welcoming and efficient! I'll be back!

Great service, lovable personality, WiFi, great prices! Don't eat at the aquarium! Go here and enjoy yourself!

Positive atmosphere, great people, amazing food. Everybody is treated like a regular, and the regulars are treated like family.

We stopped here after a morning at the aquarium, and I'm so glad we did. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful - they couldn't have been nicer. The food was great, and the prices were much better than at the aquarium. Was a great end to our aquarium trip! read more

Great Cuban sandwich! Decently sized hot dogs! Perfect stop after a day in the aquarium. Gentleman behind the counter put on music for us as we sat outside. read more

If you're already visiting the aquarium, Bain's Deli is a worthwhile lunch spot. Whenever I am treating myself to lunch, this is one of my go to options. Their consistent superior quality makes me a fan. Prices have not increased in several years, so you can get a meal for under ten dollars and it's a lot of food. Ingredients are freshly made so you had better get them before they run out. They don't overstock. There is nothing that could diminish that freshness characteristic that Bain's Deli is known for. read more

Great little deli! It's great going to a place where the owner is behind the counter and has a love of food. They use fresh ingredients and top quality boats head meat. I had their pastrami sandwich and it was great!! read more

I was so surprised to find this very good deli so close to the aquarium, so easy to get to and the owners are delightful. The meatball parm hoagie was saucy and had plenty of provolone cheese, the food is delicious and definitely worth a stop! read more

The guy at the front of the counter was extremely nice and sweet I recommend anyone go there. I plan on driving a half hour to go there sometimes just to see him and eat the amazing food! If I could give 10 stars I would. read more

This location is great because it is right next to the aquarium. The service is a little uneasy but the Crazy Eddie is amazing!

We go here a lot after the aquarium. The sandwiches are always delicious and the customer service is always friendly. They even drew a ketchup mermaid on my daughter's hot dog plate. It made her day. We recommend eating here rather than the aquarium cafeteria which is way more expensive. read more

Had an amazing lunch at Bain's! Crazy Eddie's pork sandwich was awesome. Great place right on the water! read more

Bain's Deli - Delis Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

I am so confused at the other reviews by everyone on here. Bain's does a great job at everything they do. Whether I am coming in for a quick breakfast sandwich, lunch or a late-day snack they do an outstanding job. They are very nice and entertaining at the same time. I am a big fan of their corn-beef special but all their other sandwiches are outstanding. They even have a custom special every day which helps change things up. Eddie, Ruben and Mike are great and make getting lunch down here in Camden so easy. Keep it up! read more

This place is NOT closed. We went there on 18 August 2017. Great, great corned beef and pastrami sandwich, the Bains special. Also wonderful Italian sub and tuna sandwich. Our picky son, who eats nothing, actually ate a third of his sister's sandwich. One of the best lunches we've had in a long time. Really nice staff and not a bad price. read more

Despite it Yelp saying closed, the deli was open and very busy when the family stopped at the aquarium today. Our family of four with grandma were served quickly by a very friendly staff. Food was made to order from fresh ingredients right at the counter in front of you. I can't speak to the prices, as grandma paid, but to device and quality all family members gave it a thumbs up. Everyone got exactly what they wanted, and finished every bite. Seating inside for 35-40 people, clean, and within a few short steps of the aquarium. We recommend stopping in. read more

After bringing it to Eddy's attention he took preventative steps immediately. It's very clear how passionate he is about providing good food and making everyone feel like family!" read more