Wow this place is an amazing, it looks like an authentic counter-device deli right out of the 1960s, in all the best ways possible. And I don't just mean a hipster recreation -- this is the real deal! Even the prices are generously old-school low. And everyone who works here and the customers are all so nice. And the sandwiches are awesome!! I'm determined to drive out here more often to be a regular. I got the Italian Sub and the Cuban Panini. Both great. read more

Very impressed! I always pass by this place but finally ventured in the other day and ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich and an italian sub. The sandwiches were packed with fresh ingredients and the bread was nice and soft. I enjoyed the sauce on the chicken parm sandwich, it was a flavorful mix of spices and a little sweet. The woman working at the counter was also so kind/happy! I'll definitely be back read more

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This little local spot is a gem. Family owned. Small, worn in a good way. Counter seating. All made here. Super reasonable pricing. Very friendly staff and management. I had an eggplant sandwich on a roll. This was a long roll and could have easily fed two. What a great little spot! read more

C J's Deli - Eggplant Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Was so happy to have met everyone there, along with the 2 regulars at the counter. The porkroll & cheese were perfect!. The conversation was great, and wish I lived closer to become a 'regular'. Sometimes getting lost isn't so bad after all. read more

Always Fresh, superior quality and a very fair priced. A fantastic local business well worth supporting

I grew up in Madison and went here as a little kid. I love the Sloppy Joes, and I had my own sandwich, the "PTL." Next time you go in, ask for the PTL. read more

Just bought a gift card there for some staff at SBS in Chatham. Staff is pleasant and helpful. Good menu!

Amazing sloppy Joe sandwich! I love the Russian dressing so much. Tastes so fresh and homemade.

Great place. Best sloppy Joe sandwich in town, and one of the best anywhere. Made fresh is better than the ones in the case!

This is Jersey baby and we take our Sandwiches very seriously. Especially when it comes to our beloved favorites like Taylor Ham and Sloppy Joe Sandwiches. So when I first heard some people talk about C & J's Deli making "the Best" around I had to stop in and see what all the hype was about. Now for comparison sake I'm gonna use three categories ok; 1)Flavor, 2)Portion, and 3)Quality. Got it? Cool let's get started.   First up is the classic Taylor Ham, Egg, and Cheese on a Roll which if You know anything about Me, You know all about My fondness for this glorious hand held masterpiece. So after diving face first into C & J's version I found it to be incredibly and uniquely delicious having tremendous one of a kind type flavor so we'll start there with Flavor being 5 out of 5, Portion was also 5 out of 5 with four slices of meat, a ton of cheese, and two scrambled eggs, Quality was yet again a solid 5 and so obvious that I could taste it in every bite. For those of You keeping score at home that's a perfect breakfast sandwich right there :D    Next up is their version of the Sloppy Joe Sandwich which is what this place is locally known for and with good reason too. This was a Stellar Sloppy Joe that was very flavorful and definitely not typical in any way. Pretty sure that Dressing they use is their own because I've never had a Sloppy Joe Sandwich taste this delicious, so yeah Flavor is a 5 out of 5, Portion was a 4 out of 5, alot of slaw but I've had more meat at other spots, and Quality was a solid 5 out of 5 with that delicious deli sliced Turkey, Ham, Cheese, Coleslaw all piled on that light, fluffy yet firm Rye Bread made for one heck of a delicious lip smacking experience  :D   Now overall I gotta say that the hype is totally justified and the locals around town definitely know what they're talking about. Of course they do, like I said it's Jersey and We take our Sandwiches very seriously. Add to that an incredibly friendly staff and the only thing left to say is: Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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Decided to try a local place for a THEC SPK. Upon entering, you could see a lot of locals at the counter eating. The ambiance looks more like a classic luncheonette than a deli. There is no indication where to place my order, so I stood by the counter by the register. It took a few minutes before I was recognized. So I proceeded to order my THEC SPK on a roll. Then I decided to add another egg and hash brown. The one slicing the TH said it already comes with 2 eggs, do I want a third. I decided to stay with 2 eggs but added the hash brown. When I got the sandwich, there definitely were enough eggs. The cheese was nicely melted. There were 3 thick slices of Taylor Ham on it. Everything on the sandwich was cooked perfectly. I recommend this place and will be back. The reason for the reduction in the star was due to the service and lack of where to order. But, the food was top notch and worth every penny. read more

C J's Deli - THEC SPK with Hash browns - Delis Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Food is fresh and sandwiches are delicious. I use them for catering and never disappointed. The prices are fair and the owners are the best. Highly recommended read more

This place is so friendly and welcoming! I feel as though it brings back a bye-gone era when things were simpler and the pace of life was a bit slower. Plus, the food is great! Had the classic Sloppy Joe, and it's definitely the crowd pleaser at this establishment. Recommend! read more

My family has been using CJ's Deli for many years for all of our events. Everyone raves about the sloppy Joe sandwiches and they go very, very quickly! Always friendly and great customer service. I appreciate that they accommodated a last minute order for me recently because a family member wanted an extra tray of sloppy joes because one wouldn't have been enough. Thank you so much! read more

C J's Deli - Celebrating my firstborn grandson's birthday yesterday and of course CJ's sandwiches are front and center - Delis Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Best deli in town and one of best I've been to in North Jersey. Really cool old school vibe (diner style counter with regulars). Staff is exceptionally friendly. Sandwiches and salads are incredible, including the sloppy joes. Favorite so far is chicken cutlet, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, balsamic, and long hot peppers. Hard working, family vibe that clearly takes pride in their business. Definitely come here! read more

Love this place. Tried many things but always end up getting the turkey sloppy Joe. I've tried about 50 places for sloppy joes and this is the best one. Old school vibe. Friendly service. Just absolutely great overall read more

I had high hopes for this sandwhich but I was overall very disappointed with this sandwhich. Let me start by saying that the staff is really nice and very approachable. I let them know that I was a tomatoe allergy and the lady taking my order, walked it back to the gentleman making the sandwhich. I saw him change his gloves before he started on my sandwhich. The meat to bread ratio was off. I felt like I had too much bread to meat. Also I asked for very light vinegar and I got the total opposite. The sandwhich was so sour that after a two bits it ended up in the trash. I can't speak for everthing that they make, but this visit was a miss for me and I am not sure that I will return. read more

C J's Deli - Delis Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I ordered a turkey provolone and it was absolutely the best sub I've ever had in my life. Had to make sure to leave a yelp review so that other people know. Friendly staff. Huge selection of chips. So happy I stopped by. Total gem! read more

Good service, good sandwiches, good prices, and conveniently located in Madison. I tried the grilled cheese, Italian, and BLT and all were good. Would definitely go again read more

One of the best in town. When in town please try it out. Always hits the spot. Great food...

I just started working in Madison so of course I need to start eating good places. My co worker ordered me an Italian sub from here and omg sooo goood. It was not drenched in oil and vinegar and the amount of meat was perfect. Bread was nice and soft. Flavors were superb. I wish I could compliment more but all I got was the sandwich but it was sooo good. read more

C J's Deli - a sandwich cut in half - Delis Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

The best turkey club and sloppy joe sandwiches ever! Every single time the sandwiches are consistently delish

A friend, originally from Madison & whose taste I respect, said this is her favorite deli & they make the best Sloppy Joe. Went twice, first for breakfast where I had a http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Breakfast (pictured); it was okay, but I've had much better. Returned another day for lunch & a http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloppy_joe_(New_Jersey) (pictured); it was meh at best; I've had better, including @ http://yelp.com/biz/irvings-delicatessen-livingston-2 (which did cost much more, but was much better); primarily, the meat lacked any distinctive character & likely wasn't house-made. For a good deli sandwich using house-made charcuterie, try http://yelp.com/biz/mimis-delicatessen-madison - just a mile down the road. read more

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C&J's Deli is a Madison institution! When you walk in you feel a strong sense that you're "home." There is a great community of people who make C&J's part of their daily routine and if you're lucky to be here on the weekends you'll see some of the people who visit the deli from all over. My go-to has to be a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a round roll for breakfast and a Ham and Cheese Hoagie for lunch. If you're nearby or you are traveling to Jersey, C&J's is one of the hidden gems of NJ and is worth the trip! read more

I've always known this place for their Sloppy Joe's- the beat in the area hands down. Today I came for breakfast and hand the best breakfast sandwich I've had in years. Coffee is great too. Yum!!! read more

Old school deli. You feel as though you are walking into a Soprano's episode. A few seats on the side. Walk to the back to order. It's a basic sandwich menu, as it should be. They are solid. Good bread, quality meats and super service. Everyone is friendly. Getting back to the Soprano's episode, they even have the Italian paper...who would have thunk. Anyhoot, their breakfast sandwiches are banging. Loads of Taylor Ham and the hard roll is warm and soft...drool. Prices are great. Their coffee is good. Find a seat at the 10 or so seats at the counter and ENJOY! Better yet take it to go and ENJOY! read more

Best sloppy joe in Morris County! Absolutely delicious and they are huge! Always friendly and fresh!

I love this place! When in town I make sure to come here at least once. The owners are so friendly and the food is outstanding. I wish we had a place like this back home in AZ. read more

Other then big J's badly butchered attempt of wit and humor and the fact that it took him 7 years to graduate HS.......He has kept the legacy, tradition, quality and nostalgia created since the inception of CJ'S Deli.No where in the metropolitan area (and Ive searched tirelessly) will you find a better Sloppy Joe, no where, no madda wut! 5 Stars doesn't suffice, I'm adding more! LE read more

The Best! Great food, family home style. Excellent corned beef! John, Thanks for taking care of my kid Dean! read more

C J's Deli - Delis Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

BEST SLOPPY JOES & BREAKFAST SANDWICHES...EVER!!!! A dear friend of mine brought back, a sloppy joe from C Js to California, to share. I was instantly hooked. Every time my friend traveled to the east coast we would place our order with her to bring back more sloppy joes. She has since moved back to the east coast and we recently came out to see her. She had a breakfast sandwich (Taylor ham, egg & cheese) waiting for me when I landed. SO GOOD!!!! We later stopped by to get a sloppy joe, and stopped by again at the end of my trip, on my way to the airport to grab a half dozen of them to take back with me to California. I shared with a few friends and they are now hooked! My dear friend will be visiting California in December and I already have my order ready for her. You have fans in California! Thanks again to BOTH Johnny's at C Js! read more

Their sloppy Joe sandwiches are absolutely amazing! We always order them for our office parties and they are devoured in minutes! Oh and you must try one of their pickles! Juicy and delish! I would give this place 10 stars if I could! Yummers read more

Combination diner and deli, sit at the counter up front for a meal or order a takeout sandwich in back. Picked up Italian sandwiches, 12 inches of bread, meats, cheeses, tomato, lettuce and hot peppers for $7.50, nice value for a very good sandwich. Staff at C & J's Deli was helpful and quick to crank out my lunch. Thanks! read more

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The last of the true old school places to get a real breakfast or lunch. The sloppy joe here is the best I have ever tasted. I have tasted most.... Not to mention it is the cleanest place I have ever been. Anywhere. read more

Just wow. Stopped in here before work and got the best bacon egg and cheese sandwich of my life. What a Great little spot . Seems very old fashioned , great costumer service and delicious food. I will be back read more

Hands down the best sloppy joe in NJ! Right amount meat and cheese and just sloppy enough so that it's not overwhelming as is the case with many other sloppy joes you will have in the area. Having grown up in Madison C.J's has always been THE place to go for a fast delicious and hearty meal. If you are a regular you'll feel like you are a part of the family, if you are not their staff will make you feel like one! read more

i just like to said johnny and his staff did a great job on the food for our wedding first time we had his food it was great thanks rich and Robin read more

This is the real deal. In town from Boston visiting family. Was looking for s Christmas Eve afternoon nosh, and CJ's was nearby and open.I have a hunch the old guard occupying several counter stools meet here with some regularity. Lively conversation as customers come in to pick up orders and party trays. We ordered egg salad sandwich and a panini. Very friendly service--felt as if we were long time customers. Not only a great bite to eat, it was an entertaining 45 minutes. I'm going for breakfast next time! read more

Nice small combo deli/grill. 10 seats at the counter and two or three small tables. Breakfast sandwich menu includes all the basics- 4.75 for egg ham and cheese... Decent amount of egg/meat. Decent coffee. Nice staff. Quiet place, not crowded or crazy. I approve! read more

For a deli, really nice. They have a good variety of foods, and their soups can be really nice. I would recommend getting a sandwich, always fresh made. read more